Chicane announces 6/26 @ PMP $100

[Sean]

Damn, decisions, decisions! HPR (Open Lapping Day) 22 Jun or PMP 26 Jun.

Let me help you.

1. It's cheaper.
2. A ton of fun people to hang out with, ride with and pit with.
3. Organization. Riders meeting, tech inspection and not a free for all. With everybody on the same page, it's a lot safer.

I like HPR too, but I like structured track days even better.

[Zach929rr]

You comin out Sean?

[Sean]

You comin out Sean?

It doesn't look good right now...but I'm working on it. I'm taking off two days the following week to go out to R2SL....but I'm trying.

[UglyDogRacing]

Come to Bike Night at Bostons Pizza on Wednesday June 24th for the chance to win a free track day at this event courtesy of Chicane Track Days.

http://cosportbikeclub.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=32802

[rybo]

Schedule for the day:

6:00 Gate Opens
6:30 Registration and Tech Open
7:30 All Rider Meeting
8:00 Track Hot - Advanced
8:30 Beginner / Intermediate
Continues until lunch at 11:00
11:40 - All Rider Meeting
12:00 Track Hot Advanced
12:30 Beginner / Intermediate
continues till track cold at 4:00

4:00 Track Cold

From there the Friday Night Drag crew will be setting up.

MRA members who wish to camp the night at the track are welcome to do so.

[racedk6]

Schedule for the day:

6:00 Gate Opens
6:30 Registration and Tech Open
7:30 All Rider Meeting
8:00 Track Hot - Advanced
8:30 Beginner / Intermediate
Continues until lunch at 11:00
11:40 - All Rider Meeting
12:00 Track Hot Advanced
12:30 Beginner / Intermediate
continues till track cold at 4:00

4:00 Track Cold

From there the Friday Night Drag crew will be setting up.

MRA members who wish to camp the night at the track are welcome to do so.

Glad you posted that I thought lunch was at noon!

[Player 2]

1 or 2 Never Ever spots still left surprisingly. I doubt they'll last thru the weekend so if you're on the fence about coming to your first trackday, I'd get on it now

[Sean]

Doesn't look like I can make it!
Have fun and be safe!!!!

[Player 2]

Doesn't look like I can make it!
Have fun and be safe!!!!

weak sauce

[Sean]

weak sauce

Bite me. I had to take to many days off to volunteer for R2SL.

[drago52]

I think I can get the Friday off, but I've got a few questions about this before I pull the trigger. I've been to IMI several times, but have never been to another track. Should I try to get in the "Never, ever" group? If so, what time should I show up for this group? I feel like I take good lines on the track and am comfortable in a group, so maybe I should just be in the beginner/intermediate group.

Also, IMI doesn't require much in terms of rider gear or bike preparation, but if I'm going to this track, are there specific things I need to change on my bike?

I've got a full two-piece (zipped together) leather suit, leather/plastic boots, shorty leather gloves and longer wrist protected leather gloves, helmet, and have a spine protector in the mail that should arrive on Thursday. Is that equipment list adequate?

My motorcycle is a well maintained 2002 Honda VFR 800 with pretty new tires (Mich. Pilot Road 2s w +/- 2,000 miles) and sliders.

[rybo]

Ryan,

You should take a class with one of my instructors, and if there is a never ever spot available you should grab it. It's the cheapest way to get on the track!

Your equipment is totally suitable, here is the list of personal items and bike prep info from my website.

You can find more info at www.chicanetrackdays.com/how.html

Bike Requirements:

Chicane Trackdays does a light technical inspection of EVERY bike that goes out on the track. This includes our instructors and employees bikes as well as every participant bike. We do this because even the most skilled mechanic can miss something that could become a safety hazard. Here are the main points our inspector will be looking for:

The bike should be of sporting design - Cruisers / Large Touring bikes really aren't suited to the types of events we run.

Bike should be in good mechanical condition - no leaks (including fork seals) and put together in a workman like fashion

All coolant is to be drained and replaced with straight water or water with water wetter

Tires should have at least 50% tread remaining

Brake pads should have at least 50% lining remaining

All lights disconnected and taped over

Mirrors removed (advanced group) or folded back and taped over (beginner / intermediate groups)


Attire Requirements:

Full coverage riding gear is required:

Textile 2 PC suits that zip together all the way around at the waist will be permitted in the beginner group only.

Intermediate and advanced groups require all leather one or two piece suits that zip together all the way around

All riders are required to wear a back protector

A full face helmet made in the last 5 years

Motorcycle specific boots that extend above the ankles

Motorcycle specific gloves that have hard (plastic or fiber) armor over the knuckles and extend beyond the wrist.

[UglyDogRacing]

I think I can get the Friday off, but I've got a few questions about this before I pull the trigger. I've been to IMI several times, but have never been to another track. Should I try to get in the "Never, ever" group? If so, what time should I show up for this group? I feel like I take good lines on the track and am comfortable in a group, so maybe I should just be in the beginner/intermediate group.

Also, IMI doesn't require much in terms of rider gear or bike preparation, but if I'm going to this track, are there specific things I need to change on my bike?

I've got a full two-piece (zipped together) leather suit, leather/plastic boots, shorty leather gloves and longer wrist protected leather gloves, helmet, and have a spine protector in the mail that should arrive on Thursday. Is that equipment list adequate?

My motorcycle is a well maintained 2002 Honda VFR 800 with pretty new tires (Mich. Pilot Road 2s w +/- 2,000 miles) and sliders.

you're gear is okay except you will need to use the gloves that go over your wrists. you will need to disconnect and tape off your lights and turn signals. use blue painter tape for this. you will need to remove your mirrors. you will need to drain the antifreeze out of your radiator and flush it then relace with distilled water.

[UglyDogRacing]

damn, scott ninja'd me!

[motolitho]

BTW, the bike prep and Tech Inspection are not just for you and your bike. It's for the riders who don't want to have a "moment" in your oil/coolant/broken glass/stray nut or bolt on the track. Avoid being "that guy" and take the time go through EVERYTHING before showing up to ride.

[racedk6]

BTW, the bike prep and Tech Inspection are not just for you and your bike. It's for the riders who don't want to have a "moment" in your oil/coolant/broken glass/stray nut or bolt on the track. Avoid being "that guy" and take the time go through EVERYTHING before showing up to ride.

Exactly, so I encourage everybody that attends these trackdays to let the guy doing tech know of anybody they see that has not been through it.

[drago52]

BTW, the bike prep and Tech Inspection are not just for you and your bike. It's for the riders who don't want to have a "moment" in your oil/coolant/broken glass/stray nut or bolt on the track. Avoid being "that guy" and take the time go through EVERYTHING before showing up to ride.

If I wanted to be "that guy", I wouldn't have asked the question.

[eklew]

Exactly, so I encourage everybody that attends these trackdays to let the guy doing tech know of anybody they see that has not been through it.

Thanks Grubby!!!!!

[rforsythe]

If I wanted to be "that guy", I wouldn't have asked the question.

Unfortunately "that guy" has shown up to ride a few times and made a mess of things, so folks try to make sure everyone knows what to expect. Thanks for thinking about it ahead of time! I'm sure you will enjoy your day on Friday.

[drago52]

Unfortunately "that guy" has shown up to ride a few times and made a mess of things, so folks try to make sure everyone knows what to expect. Thanks for thinking about it ahead of time! I'm sure you will enjoy your day on Friday.

yep, I totally understand. I just figure "that guy" who shows up late with only jeans and a t-shirt and gets all huffy and puffy with the inspectors for not letting him on the track probably isn't taking the time to do the research and talk to the appropriate parties. "That guy" may always show up, but it definitely won't be me this Friday. Can't wait to get out there.

[rybo]

yep, I totally understand. I just figure "that guy" who shows up late with only jeans and a t-shirt and gets all huffy and puffy with the inspectors for not letting him on the track probably isn't taking the time to do the research and talk to the appropriate parties. "That guy" may always show up, but it definitely won't be me this Friday. Can't wait to get out there.

Thank you for understanding! Looking forward to seeing you there.

Scott

[Tipys]

Wait your saying I can't ride my Gixxer on the track if I show up in shorts, flip flops, and backwards cap on? Thats just plain absurd.

[cdbouncer]

bah...registration starts at 6:30??? somebody should bring me extra coffee!!!!!

[Tipys]

bah...registration starts at 6:30??? somebody should bring me extra coffee!!!!!

just show up naked I am sure that will wake you up.