Grattan Track Day 9-27

[MRGM]

Went to a trackday at Grattan Raceway in Michigan. It was with the local BMW dealer, but they had intermediate and I got some great pictures out of it. I highly recommend going to this track if you can, some very unique corners and elevation change.

 

[champion221elite]

Cool looking track! Exactly what's involved in prepping your bike for the track, and what are their rates for a trackday?

 

[Motogiro]

Nice form man! Saw your picture in that Super Streetbikes mag along with PowellB and Wolfman.

Bike looks sweet. What belly pan is that?

Cliff

 

[PowellB]

Great pics!!

Man, I'm jealous of all you guys that have grass at your tracks. Not that I really pay attention to the scenery all that much in session, but deserts are a little bland, ya know?

 

[MRGM]

Cool looking track! Exactly what's involved in prepping your bike for the track, and what are their rates for a trackday?

Prep depends on the org. you are riding with. For Sportbike track time, I had to tape the lights/wheelweights, no glycol coolant, and that's pretty much it.

This day was $150 and includes lunch. The end of the season here, most of the trackdays are $110.

 

[MRGM]

Nice form man! Saw your picture in that Super Streetbikes mag along with PowellB and Wolfman.

Bike looks sweet. What belly pan is that?

Cliff

Thanks.:thumbup:

It's the factory Yamaha bellypan.

 

[kellybt1052]

Thanks for the pics, looks like a great day. I never get tired of the track!!

 

[Wavex]

Awesome... excellent pics!

I am surprised they let you out without leather gear... no-one would let you on the track without it out here...

 

[catcher_15]

Hey Matt -

How was the track condition? Last time I was at Grattan I was in a Mustang...almost 5 years ago now. In spots the track was rough enough to make me want the F250 I towed up with.

Brad.

 

[MG-242]

I'll take a shot at a few of the Q's -

Check out Sportbike Track Time - Get on the right track !! Toll Free #888-390-4020 and click on FAQ and Policies\Procedures and Requirements for all info on doing a TD with us.

Leathers are highly recommended by we are more forgiving with the novice group. We're really just trying to get you hooked . IMO, should you really need to be told to wear the proper gear? - oh yeah, what used to be common sense is now extrordinary sense .

Grattan IS bumpy. There are a couple of spots that if you get it wrong, it will just about knock you off the bike. That said, with a little experience or following one of our coaches around who have been around it a gazillion times, there is a smoother line. It is a very technical track with some awesome elevation changes, off camber turns, a jump where you will get 'air' and it is very scenic. It's a little late for this year, but come out and ride it next season - you'll have a ball!

 

[DefyInertia]

Did you get air off the jump???

I never got to ride there