School Me On Track Days - Page 3

dReWpY · 02-18-2010, 11:57 PM

Iits nice to live only 17 miles from the track

pauldun170 · 02-18-2010, 11:47 PM

Geez....just rent a uhaul. Ramp might be provided and tie downs should be there.
Worse case scenario is that you get one with a lame state scene on the side. Like Arizona

OreoGaborio · 02-20-2010, 02:50 AM

As some others have said - is it the best idea? No. Is it doable? Absolutely.

I used to do it back in the day quite a bit... Hour & 15 up, hour & 15 home... Makes for a long day, but you'd be surprised how many people ride to our events.

tommymac · 02-20-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

As some others have said - is it the best idea? No. Is it doable? Absolutely.

I used to do it back in the day quite a bit... Hour & 15 up, hour & 15 home... Makes for a long day, but you'd be surprised how many people ride to our events.

People do what they gotta do to get there. Plus theres always someone willing to lend a hand if someone crashes or cant get home so at least you and your gear will be takencare of.

azoomm · 02-20-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

As some others have said - is it the best idea? No. Is it doable? Absolutely.

I used to do it back in the day quite a bit... Hour & 15 up, hour & 15 home... Makes for a long day, but you'd be surprised how many people ride to our events.

Doable? Sure. Recommended? Nah. There are better options. And, I might note, there is a difference betweena veteran track rider doing this and a rookie...

OreoGaborio · 02-20-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Doable? Sure. Recommended? Nah.

Isn't that what I just said?

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Originally Posted by azoomm

And, I might note, there is a difference betweena veteran track rider doing this and a rookie...

Most of our customers that ride up do so because they're novice or occasional track riders & haven't justified buying a trailer yet.

Then again, we generally attract a safe/smart group of customers to our events. Not a lot of yahoos out there riding over their heads compared to other orgs. Our last event in '09 I think we only had THREE crashes over the course of TWO days at NJMP (those numbers are rare, but it just emphasizes the fact that we tend to have less crashes than other orgs).

racedoll · 02-21-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

My primary concern with someone riding to and from the track is the rider being too exhausted to safely get home.

This.

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

I don't recommend the ride to the track day thing. Just so much more piece of mind knowing that your bike is ready before you get to the track, and you have everything you need going there.

And this. I don't like having to worry about doing anything at the track except unload, tech inspect. and ride.

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

THAT.

Plus it's harder than you would think to adjust from spending a day holding the throttle WFO and then heading home with oncoming traffic and speed limits. Your brain will take some time to adjust between the 2...it's just dangerous to try and do it too quickly, even if you're a smart, experienced rider.

I have a MAJOR problem keeping my speed down after having done a track day or two or four. Your whole perception of how fast you are traveling it totally skewed. It is a wonder I haven't getting a ticket or anything. How the f* do I explain that one to the cop? Yeah right!

I vote for finding a way to haul the bike there versus riding.

jtemple · 02-22-2010, 12:57 PM

I put a feeler out on a local riding forum to see if I can bum a ride from someone on a track day. I've ridden with a few of them and they're good people. That'll give me someone I "know" and the ability to trailer my bike there.

CasterTroy · 02-22-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

Isn't that what I just said?

Yes, but all track owners/promoters have to say it themselves

OreoGaborio · 02-20-2010, 11:38 AM

Indeed... and it's worth it

02-20-2010, 02:50 AM	#3
OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	As some others have said - is it the best idea? No. Is it doable? Absolutely. I used to do it back in the day quite a bit... Hour & 15 up, hour & 15 home... Makes for a long day, but you'd be surprised how many people ride to our events. __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

02-20-2010, 11:38 AM	#10
OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	Indeed... and it's worth it __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

02-22-2010, 12:57 PM	#8
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I put a feeler out on a local riding forum to see if I can bum a ride from someone on a track day. I've ridden with a few of them and they're good people. That'll give me someone I "know" and the ability to trailer my bike there.