Race Track?

[Goose]

Hey guys, I'm new here, just bought a 2008 FZ6 for my first bike about a month ago, it's really scary fast, yada yada yada. I'd really like to see what it can do on a racetrack, and I've seen other's posts regarding this...I'm wandering tho, how do I get to ride on a racetrack? Is it expensive? Can I stay in 3rd gear? Joking. Please help.

 

[lonesoldier84]

find out what your local track is and call them for details

typically:

1) roll of painter's tape
2) coolant flushed and distilled water in
3) trackday fees
4) proper gear

then, you can take it as slow as you like....case in point:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsW3g1HUQpw]YouTube - ‪Trackday. Slow and getting comfortable. Other view.....of my giant butt.‬‏[/ame]



I was a bit quicker here:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-HQ1BpKGis&feature=related"]YouTube - ‪Trackday. Slow and getting comfortable.‬‏[/ame]

6:00 to 7:30

 

[Shamus McFeeley]

Sportbike Track Time holds events at Nashville motor speedway and Barber down in Alabama. Check out their website:

Link

 

[Hellgate]

DefyInertia has a link here on track day prep.

Cost? Depands

Each Weekend Costs:

Track Day Fees: $135 to $200

Gas for Bike: $15

Food: $20 to $30

Gas for Car: $20 to $80

Hotel, if you need one: $40 to $100

Fresher tires, spread over several days: $250

One time costs

Leathers: $400 to $1000

Boots: $150 to $400

Gloves: $75 to $350

Back Protector: $100 to $175

Shade Tent: $200

Stands: $300

Fuel Can: $10 to $40

Trailer?

Truck?

Ramps?

Tie Downs?

The list goes on and on...

 

[lonesoldier84]

^yeah best to get set up right the first time. the better set up you are the easier it is to do more and more and more of them.....which is sorta the point.

I didn't get set up properly until this year and have a much more reliable schedule of trackdays this season finally. had only done one in the three years previous. i expect to average 2 a month this season.

 

[Goose]

I called the place here in Kentucky, and apparently their phone number on their website is wrong... Oh well, guess I'll check out Tennessee... Thanks guys.