Got Invited To A Track Day

No Worries · 08-02-2009, 12:47 AM

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.

karl_1052 · 08-02-2009, 06:23 AM

Go anyways.
sign up for the slow group and take it easy

Trip · 08-02-2009, 08:53 AM

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.

Looni2ns · 08-02-2009, 09:36 AM

Go for it!

You'll have a blast! Prolly learn some good stuff, and wind up a better street rider, too.

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.

tached1000rr · 08-02-2009, 10:26 AM

Run what ya brung, so bring it!

Antwanny · 08-02-2009, 07:27 PM

do it

Tmall · 08-02-2009, 07:53 PM

Who invited you to the trackday?

No Worries · 08-06-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

Who invited you to the trackday?

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.

marko138 · 08-06-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

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.

Ouch, rough day for sure.

08-02-2009, 12:47 AM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Got Invited To A Track Day 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.

08-02-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Go anyways. sign up for the slow group and take it easy __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

08-02-2009, 09:36 AM	#4
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	Go for it! You'll have a blast! Prolly learn some good stuff, and wind up a better street rider, too. 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. __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

08-02-2009, 08:53 AM	#3
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	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.

08-02-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Run what ya brung, so bring it!

08-02-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	do it

08-02-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Who invited you to the trackday?