Frame Maker
Well-known member
I may be interested in doing a track day later this year. I'm looking for recommendations on which organization would be best suited to my needs and what rider group would be most appropriate based on my experience?
First a little background as to my motivation and what I'm looking to get out of the experience. My main objective is to track test a moto project I'm hoping to have in a running state later this year. Thus I'm not looking for rider instruction, although not apposed to it either. I'm just looking for the easiest way to get a bike out on the track to see how its going to work.
About me. I'm a former racer (ARRA in mid 80s / AFM in mid 90s). That said, its been at least 20 years since I've been on a track so not sure what group level I'd be best suited to. Going by the recommendations I've seen online, it sounds like experienced track riders / racers would be in group B / intermediate, or faster. However, I'm sure to be a bit rusty having not been on the track in many years, so would I be better suited in the C / beginner group? I'm not sure, so looking for suggestions. Will any of the track day organizations move riders up or down a level if they're too fast / slow for their assigned group?
Given that my goal is to get the most track time as possible to test the bike, I'm not as concerned with extensive instruction (some would certainly be welcomed) or other amenities. Are there any recommendations for a track day organization that would have more emphasis on "just go and ride"?
Thanks!
First a little background as to my motivation and what I'm looking to get out of the experience. My main objective is to track test a moto project I'm hoping to have in a running state later this year. Thus I'm not looking for rider instruction, although not apposed to it either. I'm just looking for the easiest way to get a bike out on the track to see how its going to work.
About me. I'm a former racer (ARRA in mid 80s / AFM in mid 90s). That said, its been at least 20 years since I've been on a track so not sure what group level I'd be best suited to. Going by the recommendations I've seen online, it sounds like experienced track riders / racers would be in group B / intermediate, or faster. However, I'm sure to be a bit rusty having not been on the track in many years, so would I be better suited in the C / beginner group? I'm not sure, so looking for suggestions. Will any of the track day organizations move riders up or down a level if they're too fast / slow for their assigned group?
Given that my goal is to get the most track time as possible to test the bike, I'm not as concerned with extensive instruction (some would certainly be welcomed) or other amenities. Are there any recommendations for a track day organization that would have more emphasis on "just go and ride"?
Thanks!