Why Should I Do A Track Day? - Page 2

marko138 · 02-29-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

and where would i find info on such an event??

Buell.com

I'm gonna try to do the one at NJ Motorsports Park this year.

Cutty72 · 02-29-2008, 02:51 PM

Road America is the closest... and still 560 miles away.

marko138 · 02-29-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Road America is the closest... and still 560 miles away.

Damn. Thats a haul.

Cutty72 · 02-29-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Damn. Thats a haul.

Yup... that's the shitty part of living in ND...
One "close" track, Brainerd International Raceway... 140 miles away.
Nest closest is MAM, and that's 440 miles.

well, that and a lot of straight flat regular roads...

Trip · 02-29-2008, 05:00 PM

At least you can practice your wheelie abilities.

Cutty72 · 03-01-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

At least you can practice your wheelie abilities.

truf...

FYI... a 250 ninja will wheelie.

fpzx10 · 03-01-2008, 12:08 AM

I've only done one. I sucked at it. But all I can think about is getting back on the track.

I've got friends trying to get me interested in other things, but I tell them that I have an obsession and can't afford another one.

I'm met guys online that have quit riding on the streets and just do trackdays. I never understood it til I got out there.

Cutty72 · 03-01-2008, 04:24 AM

ok... saying this as i have never been on the track

but...

i don't think i would ever give up street riding, for the sheer economics of it...
i mean 40 mpg vs 15 mpg... and way more fun... tough call.

i CAN see how once you've ridden the track, the street becomes less fun however...

azoomm · 03-01-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

ok... saying this as i have never been on the track

but...

i don't think i would ever give up street riding, for the sheer economics of it...
i mean 40 mpg vs 15 mpg... and way more fun... tough call.

i CAN see how once you've ridden the track, the street becomes less fun however...

I said that too. Now, I have two track bikes and nothing for the street except my car. I think it just depends on how much time you can afford out there. But, imho trackdays are still cheaper all around than law enforcement awards and a crash on the street.

fpzx10 · 03-01-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I said that too. Now, I have two track bikes and nothing for the street except my car. I think it just depends on how much time you can afford out there. But, imho trackdays are still cheaper all around than law enforcement awards and a crash on the street.

She speaketh the truth

03-01-2008, 12:08 AM	#17
fpzx10 Rides a Crotch Scooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2007 GSXR 750 Posts: 714	I've only done one. I sucked at it. But all I can think about is getting back on the track. I've got friends trying to get me interested in other things, but I tell them that I have an obsession and can't afford another one. I'm met guys online that have quit riding on the streets and just do trackdays. I never understood it til I got out there. __________________

02-29-2008, 05:00 PM	#15
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,269	At least you can practice your wheelie abilities.