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Keyboard Racer
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mile High City
Moto: Old Superbikes
Posts: 1,016
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At the new High Plains Raceway, east of Denver http://www.highplainsraceway.com/track.html. All day Monday. I could go, but I'm not.
I haven't been on a track since 1984. I would probably be the oldest guy there, and I would definitely have the oldest bike. But the main reason is, my friend said "After you ride this track, you won't want to ride Lookout Mountain." I like Lookout Mt. The max speed on most curves is under 50 MPH. That gives me some time to think through the corners. I don't believe my old brain can process me moving at triple digits. Actually, I probably couldn't process everyone passing me at triple digits. I could go as a spectator, but then I'd probably be pissed that I didn't bring my bike. Maybe next time. |
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sergeant hatred
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ottawa
Moto: The bus
Posts: 2,723
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Go anyways.
sign up for the slow group and take it easy
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Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
Posts: 23,268
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Do eet.
There are no trophies at track days. Sign up for the new class and just go your own pace. If that is faster than novice, ask to be bumped up. |
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Crazy Lady Rider
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Metro Atlanta
Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track)
Posts: 311
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Go for it!
![]() Like they said, go w/the novice group, and ride your pace. That's what it's all about. The biggest prize is going home with your bike in the same shape as when you showed up, and a HUGE smile on your face.
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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
Posts: 2,448
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Run what ya brung, so bring it!
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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,047
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do it
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Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
Moto: '12 CB1000R
Posts: 3,569
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Who invited you to the trackday?
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Keyboard Racer
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mile High City
Moto: Old Superbikes
Posts: 1,016
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My friend Dean is a very good Total Control instructor. Him and Lee Parks taught me how to lean off my bike. Dean has a 30-foot trailer with kitchen, bath, and bedroom. The rear folds down and two tiers of bikes can be loaded in.
On Tuesday, I met a friend who told me her 18-year-old son rode his 2000 VFR800 to the track day. So I felt bad. But when I met Dean to ride up Lookout, he said that it turned out to be an expensive day. A wind storm at the end of the day tore his patio awning off the trailer, his friend with a TZ250 spun a bearing, and his other friend with a 07 R1 totaled his bike and broke his wrist. |
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DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
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Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
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