In keeping with my current motivation to improve my riding skills, I signed up for the MAD VIR Fall Track Days (Oct. 13 and 14). I'm assuming there will be a few more CAMers attending so I thought a thread for coordinating the event would be useful. This will be my first track day so any suggestions on getting myself and my bike track ready would be appreciated. So who else is planning on going? I have access to a truck and trailer so I could take another rider + bike if anyone needs a ride.
here ya go Rod....yet another book for you to buy on this very subject....
http://www.webbikeworld.com/books/motorcycle-track-days.htm
it is a UK publication but most of what is stated and said applies to any side of any pond at any track....
I'm in. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Duc and Cover on June 25, 2008, 11:54:18 AM
In keeping with my current motivation to improve my riding skills, I signed up for the MAD VIR Fall Track Days (Oct. 13 and 14). I'm assuming there will be a few more CAMers attending so I thought a thread for coordinating the event would be useful. This will be my first track day so any suggestions on getting myself and my bike track ready would be appreciated. So who else is planning on going? I have access to a truck and trailer so I could take another rider + bike if anyone needs a ride.
It's pretty safe to say that Em is in and I will be there either as a rider or serving in my umbrella girl capacity.
Quote from: Stillie on June 26, 2008, 05:56:28 AM
It's pretty safe to say that Em is in and I will be there either as a rider or serving in my umbrella girl capacity.
damnit...you better wear a dress this time!....LOL
Dress? How about my under armor nuthuggers and a smile?
Quote from: Stillie on June 26, 2008, 08:24:39 AM
Dress? How about my under armor nuthuggers and a smile?
only if the under armour nuthuggers are neon....
They are black...like the rest of me from the waist down.
Quote from: Stillie on June 26, 2008, 09:29:49 AM
They are black...like the rest of me from the waist down.
Darkness is spreading.....
(http://www.chappellecenter.com/showinfo/images/rickjames.jpg)
I'm in.
Lisa G.
Just sent in my info and will be sending in a check as soon as we get home from Barber. We will have room for at least one more bike, if not more. We also might be up for splitting a paddock room.
I will unfortunately not be able to go this year. I have to spend the month of October elsewhere.
Sucks, this is the best track day of the year!
Quote from: Dragsterhund on June 30, 2008, 04:35:40 PM
I will unfortunately not be able to go this year. I have to spend the month of October elsewhere.
That sounds so covert.
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Talked to the doctor today and (while he rolled his eyes) said that I should hopefully be granted a clean (enough) bill of health to make it out there :) Still need to actually register and send in my money but hopefully I will be there.
Quote from: rhouck on July 02, 2008, 10:18:43 AM
Talked to the doctor today and (while he rolled his eyes) said that I should hopefully be granted a clean (enough) bill of health to make it out there :) Still need to actually register and send in my money but hopefully I will be there.
AWESOME!!!!!
Quote from: rhouck on July 02, 2008, 10:18:43 AM
Talked to the doctor today and (while he rolled his eyes) said that I should hopefully be granted a clean (enough) bill of health to make it out there :) Still need to actually register and send in my money but hopefully I will be there.
I'm sure that if for some reason, you weren't able to make it, someone would buy your slot. This event sells out very quickly and I think Cole keeps a waiting list.
Quote from: Ducatista on July 03, 2008, 02:33:04 PM
I'm sure that if for some reason, you weren't able to make it, someone would buy your slot. This event sells out very quickly and I think Cole keeps a waiting list.
That is true, but financially things are a bit tight since I've been out of work, am going back to school, AND I am moving into a new apartment :( I did just send him off an email to figure out what slots are still available though to make sure I don't miss out; I may just have to live off ramen for the next month or two [thumbsup]
You bet your hindquarters I am in for this... Missed it last year and in the spring... Already signed up.. [thumbsup]
I'll be there as well..
I'll be there as CrazyIvan's fenderfluff....and if he wants to rent out my services, that's up to him. I think there's a 26-cent surcharge though...right dear?
That was friggin' awesome!! Thanks to all the other CAMers and MADsters that were there for helping me shake my rookie jitters and for just making it a generally positive experience. I'm totally addicted now. I didn't even bother returning my rental suit. Battleys said I could have it for half price since I am the only person that ever rented it in the 9 months that they have had it. I'm already trying to figure out when I can go again. This is an expensive hobby though... [moto]
Woo hoo! It was an awesome time. Thanks to the MADsters that worked with Cornerspeed to put me out there for a couple of laps....there are actually even a couple pics floating around. I won't miss it next spring. [moto]
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun, I hope I can get a slot for the spring! I saw this photo on another site, and while I don't know this guy, one word comes to mind...OWNED!!
(http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/e/0/9/d/highres_4977501.jpeg)
From what I understand, the guy borrowed a friends Desmosedici and wrecked it. I hope he's okay because that would spoil the A$$ whoopin his friends going to hand out!!
It's also on DMF, in the NMC section.
FWIW - I also heard he didn't have insurance on it yet. [roll]
Quote from: Tim on October 17, 2008, 07:34:59 AM
Insurance wouldn't help anyway, would it? I don't know of any insurance that covers bikes (or cars) on a racetrack. Am I missing something?
some would if the event was an educational school that isn't race oriented...but they are VERY picky on their wording of it....I've heard that Progressive has the most latitude in and around that policy....
check your policies. My State Farm covers non-timed events. I worked with my agent to be more specific so it now says coverage ok for non-competitive events. Lap timers on my bike ok for learning purposes.