Track day etiquette

[DougZ]

Only the 1000 inline 4's are who you should be talking to. The V-twin bikes are on par with modern 600 inline 4's for power.

Fixed:

If you are on a gazillion HP inline 4 1000 and keep passing the same 600 on the long straight only to have him/her pass you in the turns...try staying behind them, you might learn something.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by r6tony

it's only easy when you can get your ego in check

Another great point...I was under the impression that egos were checked in and left in the parking lot.

[DougZ]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

Another great point...I was under the impression that egos were checked in and left in the parking lot.

Yeah right....have ya been to a track day?? LOL

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by DougZ

Yeah right....have ya been to a track day?? LOL

I know we understand eachother but, it's not racing, there's no cash, trophy or points awards, so what's the point? Thought it was supposed to be about fun, not competition.

[crashking]

Ill be at Pocono tomorrow...hope I didnt jinx myself with this post about not crashing..LOL I have seen many people do something stupid and destroy a nice bike, all for a piece of plastic. I guess Im amazed at what some people will do even at a track day. Like the Pace article says its 100% in a race, 80% on the street, a track day should be somewhere in between.

[ffejtable]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

I know we understand eachother but, it's not racing, there's no cash, trophy or points awards, so what's the point? Thought it was supposed to be about fun, not competition.

OMG, thats some funny stuff right there..

I cant just come onto SBA and call out doug for being slow, I also have to demostrate this at the track... Sure its fun, but it sure as hell is competitive, too!

Unfortunately this weekend we will be racing to see who is the slowest guy out there unless things start clicking for me again...

[Cakes206]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

I know we understand eachother but, it's not racing, there's no cash, trophy or points awards, so what's the point? Thought it was supposed to be about fun, not competition.

LOL...its funny we all say its not a race, but once you(generally speaking) grid up you almost forget about that statement couple of things goin on at a track day. Theres some people that are working on some stuff, like getting the line down, certain corners, etc. Then there are others that are trying to beat personal times. Theeen there are the ones that go out with friends they know and kind of slice n dice amongst themselves(we know who we all are ) And then there are some that are practicing/testing for an upcoming race. SO you have all different levels of "competition" going on, whether it be individually or w/others. I can see how some can say sometimes racing is/can be safer due to everyone being there for the same reason.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by ffejtable

but it sure as hell is competitive, too!

Competitive with one's self I'm sure, with others only if one allows it to be. Any situation can be turned into a race be it on the street or at the track. I rode on the street with fast riders, but I never felt the need to compete with them even though I had the opportunity, maybe it's just me.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by Cakes

its funny we all say its not a race, but once you grid up you almost forget about that statement

Aaaaaaaahhh must exert self control young grasshoppaaaaaaa.

[Jimmy]

I think most people at a trackday are riding at 100%, whether you're dicing it up with a buddy or just going for lap times. Crashing is part of the game. It happens. To some more than others.

I think the difference between trackdays and racing is how aggressive you are in making passes. Aside from that, it's balls out.

[r6tony]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I think most people at a trackday are riding at 100%, whether you're dicing it up with a buddy or just going for lap times. Crashing is part of the game. It happens. To some more than others.

I think the difference between trackdays and racing is how aggressive you are in making passes. Aside from that, it's balls out.

BINGO!!! i agree 100%!!!

and it's okay to stay calm and rational until someone passes you when you're not going all out.

[DougZ]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

I know we understand eachother but, it's not racing, there's no cash, trophy or points awards, so what's the point? Thought it was supposed to be about fun, not competition.

It its also fun being faster than as many guys out there as you can.....its competitive.

Originally Posted by Jeff

OMG, thats some funny stuff right there..

I cant just come onto SBA and call out doug for being slow, I also have to demostrate this at the track... Sure its fun, but it sure as hell is competitive, too!

Unfortunately this weekend we will be racing to see who is the slowest guy out there unless things start clicking for me again...

Bring it biatch.

[Roberts]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I think most people at a trackday are riding at 100%, whether you're dicing it up with a buddy or just going for lap times. Crashing is part of the game. It happens. To some more than others.

I think the difference between trackdays and racing is how aggressive you are in making passes. Aside from that, it's balls out.

I'll have to agree with this too

I alway keep some in reserve if i'm close to other people though.

As for the liter problem, fack. I have a 2002 R1 & the '04s and newer's
f'n spank me. I enter & drive out pretty hard out of t10 at Summit Main & they still catch me midpoint on the straight then park it in t1. I can only imagine how frustrating it is for a smaller bike.

[njracer]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I think the difference between trackdays and racing is how aggressive you are in making passes. Aside from that, it's balls out.

I guess you have never raced.

njracer

[Jimmy]

Originally Posted by njracer

I guess you have never raced.

njracer

Nope. What am I missing?