Sooo, why haven't you gone to the track???? - Page 4

the chi · 07-15-2010, 02:30 PM

If I was a local, I'd sign up in a heartbeat. For us, a single day just track time is $150, or $130 if you sign up early. Thats not including gate fee, fuel, travel time and cost, hotel if you dont live nearby, etc etc. $215 is a STEAL.

OTB · 07-15-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Are there any more planned or set up yet? I can't do the 8th, but I'd like to take part in this.

I'm working on the next Thunderbolt date (Sept 1, which is a Wednesday) and then again Sept 6 (Monday, labor Day) for Shenandoah.

marko138 · 07-15-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

I'm working on the next Thunderbolt date (Sept 1, which is a Wednesday) and then again Sept 6 (Monday, labor Day) for Shenandoah.

Excellent.

DLIT · 07-15-2010, 03:55 PM

OTB, I'm sold. Pick me up in Vegas.

EpyonXero · 07-15-2010, 08:21 PM

I like the idea of a package deal like that.

Never done a trackday, Id like to but the main reasons I havent done it are:

Transport - I dont have a truck or a trailer.
Leathers - I dont have any and Im sure Id need a custom made suit.
Crashing - I only have one bike and I dont want to crash it.

Cutty72 · 07-15-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

For Sunday, August 8
the Shenandoah Circuit at Summit Pt WV

Our track day price will be $215.00
We're going to do the whole ball of wax (except for suit rental, that'll be $50)
1 year membership fee (goes to MCXMNT)
8 hr track day
Track Prep Nite (with beer and 'Za..)
Van Transport to and from Summit
Bike Transport to and from Summit
Beverage and "Hang Out" tent.
Lunch and Beverages
Fizzy Adult Beverages (also known as beer) for the trip home..........

Tell me it gets any better than that..........

So, unless you crash.........that's ALL you are going to spend...........

AWESOME deal OTB!! Do you pick up from ND??

TD's around here are $185 just for the day, no instructor time. So by the time you figure trans to and from the track, you are at equal money, if not saving.

tallywacker · 07-15-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Crashing - I only have one bike and I dont want to crash it.

That's what holding me back, plus I don't have health insurance so a potential wreck would cost me way too much.

DLIT · 07-15-2010, 11:19 PM

See if your insurance company covers wrecks at track days. Emphasize a track day is practice and there is absolutely no racing taking place. You're just trying to sharpen your skills in a much safer environment than the street.

tallywacker · 07-15-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

See if your insurance company covers wrecks at track days. Emphasize a track day is practice and there is absolutely no racing taking place. You're just trying to sharpen your skills in a much safer environment than the street.

I also am poor enough(going to college) that I qualify for VA health care so I really need to talk to them about what all they would take care of.

Tsunami · 07-15-2010, 11:32 PM

I've done one years ago and haven't gone back. Demo's don't count.

Other than money, I haven't gone back because its hard for me to be functional in the mornings. I forget when tech in was...7-8am? I just know that I had to be up at 5am to make it to the track at 6am.

I think the I read on my local board that they were going to hold track days at night to beat the heat? I thought that was a great idea, not only because its way too hot to be in leathers with the sun beating down on you, but also because night owls like me would be fully awake and functional by then

OTB if I could drag myself out of bed that early, I think your track package sounds awesome

07-15-2010, 03:55 PM	#34
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	OTB, I'm sold. Pick me up in Vegas. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

07-15-2010, 08:21 PM	#35
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	I like the idea of a package deal like that. Never done a trackday, Id like to but the main reasons I havent done it are: Transport - I dont have a truck or a trailer. Leathers - I dont have any and Im sure Id need a custom made suit. Crashing - I only have one bike and I dont want to crash it. __________________

07-15-2010, 11:19 PM	#38
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	See if your insurance company covers wrecks at track days. Emphasize a track day is practice and there is absolutely no racing taking place. You're just trying to sharpen your skills in a much safer environment than the street. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

07-15-2010, 11:32 PM	#40
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I've done one years ago and haven't gone back. Demo's don't count. Other than money, I haven't gone back because its hard for me to be functional in the mornings. I forget when tech in was...7-8am? I just know that I had to be up at 5am to make it to the track at 6am. I think the I read on my local board that they were going to hold track days at night to beat the heat? I thought that was a great idea, not only because its way too hot to be in leathers with the sun beating down on you, but also because night owls like me would be fully awake and functional by then OTB if I could drag myself out of bed that early, I think your track package sounds awesome