Trackworthy? - Sportbike Addicts

SilverDragon · 09-30-2005, 09:21 AM

How good a rider should one be to even think about going to the track?

Due to the lack of riding on my part this past month, I don't even know if I'd be ready for next year. Are there newbie days at the tracks? I don't want to get out there just to be in people's way.

Any suggestions/comments?

Kennedy · 09-30-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueDragon

How good a rider should one be to even think about going to the track?

Due to the lack of riding on my part this past month, I don't even know if I'd be ready for next year. Are there newbie days at the tracks? I don't want to get out there just to be in people's way.

Any suggestions/comments?

Dude, for my first track day at Pocono FUSA it was amazing...I have only been riding since march and this track day was done in july......There were some people in the class who got out and there and basically forgot how to ride...it was terrible....they would drag there brakes all the way through the turn upright only to slam on the throttle so I couldn't get by em on the straights...eventually i passed them but it was annoying.....I say set it and forget it....do it do it!! :wave2:

**njf4i** · 09-30-2005, 09:43 AM

First thing you do is ignore crash Kennedy.

Second thing you should do is try to track event that Vinny and Song attended. You can find all the info here ---> Try The Track

But since i don't have any experience about riding the track i'm sure the fellas here could help you out.

Good Luck

***Vin*** · 09-30-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueDragon

How good a rider should one be to even think about going to the track?

Due to the lack of riding on my part this past month, I don't even know if I'd be ready for next year. Are there newbie days at the tracks? I don't want to get out there just to be in people's way.

Any suggestions/comments?

Just go.

Kennedy · 09-30-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by njf4i

First thing you do is ignore crash Kennedy.

lol, asshole.

ronin_01r1 · 09-30-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueDragon

How good a rider should one be to even think about going to the track?

Due to the lack of riding on my part this past month, I don't even know if I'd be ready for next year. Are there newbie days at the tracks? I don't want to get out there just to be in people's way.

Any suggestions/comments?

i see going to the track as more of a learning experience than "racing". as long as you have the basics, i think any rider is ready to do a track day. the organizers will simply put you in the group that is most befitting your abilities.

**Rev** · 09-30-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ronin_01R1

i see going to the track as more of a learning experience than "racing". as long as you have the basics, i think any rider is ready to do a track day. the organizers will simply put you in the group that is most befitting your abilities.

I love this site cuz you guys are all track lubbers...I have a feeling I will be learning a lot from everyone here...

Another question..has anyone taken a fall at the track?? Knock on wood if you respond no./././

njracer · 09-30-2005, 12:47 PM

I say just do it! I never did a track day.....I just found a race school back in 1995, did the school and just started racing and never stopped. OTOH - mt gf who has only been riding for a year did the Cali Superbike School and LOVED it. If you like to go fast and really want to learn how to ride your bike I really suggest a track day or IMO a race school (better teachers..once again IMO).

njracer

njracer · 09-30-2005, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev

Another question..has anyone taken a fall at the track?? Knock on wood if you respond no./././

In my last 10yrs of racing I've hit the ground 5 or 6 times.....everything from a 60mph low side...to a slow high side....to a 90+ mph get off at the end of the Pocono FUSA front straight. It happens....sometime more....sometimes less, it all depends on the rider.

njracer

Brian78 · 09-30-2005, 06:20 PM

yeah i just got off on the beaver

Ant · 09-30-2005, 06:29 PM

I've crashed 3 times in 3 track seasons. Unfortunately the last one was a bad one.

AfricanBootyScratcher · 09-30-2005, 06:49 PM

take the TPM ART Basic class at the track, the sooner the better. you will learn more in one day on the track than years on the street.
as for crashes, just had my first in 2 years last friday.

ffejtable · 10-01-2005, 09:36 AM

yeah, just do the www.teampromotion.com ART basic school.... I did my first track day after about riding a year and 12,000 miles... I did ride for a summer 10 years ago, but that hardly counts...

they put people in different groups based on skill level, and you will be out there with others with no/little track experience... i've seen some guys out there that are really a mess on the track, you cant do much worse.

i went down at VIR south at the end of july this year, chipped a bone on a knuckle and it hasnt healed much.. probably because i continue to use the finger as much as i can.... swelling hasnt gone down much...

RCM78 · 10-01-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by njracer

I say just do it! I never did a track day.....I just found a race school back in 1995, did the school and just started racing and never stopped. OTOH - mt gf who has only been riding for a year did the Cali Superbike School and LOVED it. If you like to go fast and really want to learn how to ride your bike I really suggest a track day or IMO a race school (better teachers..once again IMO).

njracer

Ahh, C'mon man. Thats just mean!!! How can you say Race schools have better teachers when you've never done a track day??

RCM78 · 10-01-2005, 09:48 AM

As long as your familiar with riding a motorcycle. You know how to brake,shift gears and use the throttle. Then you can take Team Pro-Motions ART Basic School.

If you need help with actually riding the bike then you should take the MSF Beginner course