did my first track day...........................!!!!

[TiNi]

i did a scca track day in the audi at limerock in CT 

it was one of the best times i've had... huge grin 
the instructor drove for the first 2 laps, and i couldn't believe we were in my car!

the track day was one of the best presents i ever got,
although it probably took a year off the life of the audi.

[bluemoco]

i did a scca track day in the audi at limerock in CT 

it was one of the best times i've had... huge grin 
the instructor drove for the first 2 laps, and i couldn't believe we were in my car!
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Riding with a really talented/experienced driver can be a revelation.  My instructor only drove my car for one lap - mostly to show the correct lines around the track.  He didn't push the car hard at all so it was up to me to discover my car's (and my own) limits  .  I was a frequent passenger in instructors' cars, though.  My driving school instructor could haul ass with his personal 350Z, and my good friend (also a driving instructor) took me on track at Road America in his Carrera S.  An attentive passenger can learn a lot - I know that my cornering lines and braking strategies improved greatly after I was able to watch experienced drivers at work.   

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

Riding with a really talented/experienced driver can be a revelation.  My instructor only drove my car for one lap - mostly to show the correct lines around the track.  He didn't push the car hard at all so it was up to me to discover my car's (and my own) limits  .  I was a frequent passenger in instructors' cars, though.  My driving school instructor could haul ass with his personal 350Z, and my good friend (also a driving instructor) took me on track at Road America in his Carrera S.  An attentive passenger can learn a lot - I know that my cornering lines and braking strategies improved greatly after I was able to watch experienced drivers at work.   

agreed 100%

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

let me ask you guys, what happens if i crash my car?
how does that work with insurance?

[bluemoco]

let me ask you guys, what happens if i crash my car?
how does that work with insurance?

Your typical insurance might cover track-related damage at a high-performance driving school, but it's unlikely (see link below).

The best plan (if you're worried about wadding up your Bimmer) is to buy a track-day insurance policy.  I could've bought one last summer for my track days -- I can't remember exactly what they were asking for 2 days' coverage - something around $250 I believe.  I could look into it, if you're really curious.

This is NYT article about track-day insurance may be helpful for you:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/automobiles/19INSURE.html?_r=2&ref=automobiles&oref=slogin

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

Your typical insurance might cover track-related damage at a high-performance driving school, but it's unlikely (see link below).

The best plan (if you're worried about wadding up your Bimmer) is to buy a track-day insurance policy.  I could've bought one last summer for my track days -- I can't remember exactly what they were asking for 2 days' coverage - something around $250 I believe.  I could look into it, if you're really curious.

This is NYT article about track-day insurance may be helpful for you:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/automobiles/19INSURE.html?_r=2&ref=automobiles&oref=slogin

oh thank you ,yea because im going to track the car again and want to make sure its covered in case i crush it

[bluemoco]

oh thank you ,yea because im going to track the car again and want to make sure its covered in case i crush it

When you sign up for your next track day, ask the sponsoring organization how you can buy track-day coverage.  They'll have an option for you. 

Did you read that article?  I laughed when that guy said his insurance policy was 'unexpectedly canceled' after he inquired about track-day coverage.     Even that insurance agent was surprised - he'd done 40 track days in his NSX and then realized that he wasn't covered. 

It's pretty clear that companies like State Farm, Progressive, USAA, etc. won't cover your car when it's on the track. 

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

When you sign up for your next track day, ask the sponsoring organization how you can buy track-day coverage.  They'll have an option for you. 

Did you read that article?  I laughed when that guy said his insurance policy was 'unexpectedly canceled' after he inquired about track-day coverage.     Even that insurance agent was surprised - he'd done 40 track days in his NSX and then realized that he wasn't covered. 

It's pretty clear that companies like State Farm, Progressive, USAA, etc. won't cover your car when it's on the track. 

thats when you tow it to a dead area and drop it near a tree and scatter parts all over the road, start crying like the kid ina xmas story and call 911

[TiAvenger]

 

or you man up and realize they dont cover the track for the distinct reason that there is a chance you could wreck.

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

or you man up and realize they dont cover the track for the distinct reason that there is a chance you could wreck.

[junior varsity]

bahaha

[TiAvenger]

Trackdayz iz serious business.


More importantly; my insurance rates being jacked up due to fraud.

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

Trackdayz iz serious business.


More importantly; my insurance rates being jacked up due to fraud.

bro relax im JOKING. wow.
dont worry your insurance rates wont go up due to FRAUD im promise.

yikes.

[hydra]

KUDO'S

CONGRATS 

[DoubleEagle]

With that in mind , I doubt Insurance Companies are going to cover damage at a Track on your Bike under your regular Policy.

I'm surprised they even cover medical bills if you crash while speeding on the street if you get cited for Failure to Control or Speeding.

Insurance Companies are in business to MAKE $$$ , not pay for us to go have fun speeding and then bin our rides whether it be on a track or on the street.   Dolph