Track day questions.

[higgy2005]

So considering it's going to be the first track day for a lot of people I thought it would be good to spark up a thread to get the questions answered!
I'll start.

As the bikes are off road and on track I understand that you aren't insured on your normal policy. From what I've been thinking as one of the slower riders I will be passed quite often which puts responsibility on the passing riders to make safe overtakes. If the rider behind takes you out is it just a matter of weeping into a pillow?  or just a bit of a  ?

[Pope]

So considering it's going to be the first track day for a lot of people I thought it would be good to spark up a thread to get the questions answered!
I'll start.

As the bikes are off road and on track I understand that you aren't insured on your normal policy. From what I've been thinking as one of the slower riders I will be passed quite often which puts responsibility on the passing riders to make safe overtakes. If the rider behind takes you out is it just a matter of weeping into a pillow?  or just a bit of a  ?

If someone takes you out, or if you take someone else out then it's just one of those things.

you tend to find anyone riding like a tool is reported quite quickly if they're making dangerous passes and they will be spoken to (usually) and if they do it again they are sent home
this is the norm for trackdays with Focused events.
They also don't like wheelies 

[blueracer]

So considering it's going to be the first track day for a lot of people I thought it would be good to spark up a thread to get the questions answered!
I'll start.

As the bikes are off road and on track I understand that you aren't insured on your normal policy. From what I've been thinking as one of the slower riders I will be passed quite often which puts responsibility on the passing riders to make safe overtakes. If the rider behind takes you out is it just a matter of weeping into a pillow?  or just a bit of a  ?

If someone takes you out, or if you take someone else out then it's just one of those things.

you tend to find anyone riding like a tool is reported quite quickly if they're making dangerous passes and they will be spoken to (usually) and if they do it again they are sent home
this is the norm for trackdays with Focused events.
They also don't like wheelies 

You better behave then. Question what time is everyone meeting up at the track  thinking of coming to watch

[higgy2005]

Ok.
Question 2 
Is it normal to be really anxious about it, I am getting butterflies already 

[blueracer]

Ok.
Question 2 
Is it normal to be really anxious about it, I am getting butterflies already 

Try and control yourself dude you will be a nervous reck by the time the track day comes around 

[snoopy]

Ok.
Question 2 
Is it normal to be really anxious about it, I am getting butterflies already 

I was petrified when I did my mod 1 ... don't think I will ever do a track day ...   less I winn the lottery and hire a track to meself !! 



However MR higgy ... I think you will be fine ... I think someone said the only person your racing is You ... be safe don't do owt daft and I am sure you will have a fab time ... and there will be lots of W/B s there to support you   

[Pope]

Ok.
Question 2 
Is it normal to be really anxious about it, I am getting butterflies already 

Have done loads now and still get nervous to the point of puking in my helmet while waiting to go out 

[rdstars]

It's my first track day in 18 years of riding and I've got butterflies.

Since this is Track Question time here goes:

Will they have an Air Line there, as in tyre pump? Water?

If I do manage to get both bikes there, if one goes tits up can I pit and change bikes without waiting for the next session? Loss of track time.

How much fuel will Llandow need, one tank? Should we take a spare 25L?

Will the Cafe be open all day?

What time do we get there and leave I forgot?

[Pope]

It's my first track day in 18 years of riding and I've got butterflies.

Since this is Track Question time here goes:

Will they have an Air Line there, as in tyre pump? Water?

If I do manage to get both bikes there, if one goes tits up can I pit and change bikes without waiting for the next session? Loss of track time.

How much fuel will Llandow need, one tank? Should we take a spare 25L?

Will the Cafe be open all day?

What time do we get there and leave I forgot?

There's no air line there, but Rusty will be bringing a footpump I imagine 

You'll probably use 1 tank or so.  I'd bring a jerry can though with another 5l just to be sure.  There's a petrol station not far from the track.

Cafe will be open all day I imagine

I don't think there's any noise testing but you'll have a sticker to attach to the bike so if you want to swap you'll need to get another sticker off the organiser or remove the one on the old bike carefully.

No idea what time we gotta be there I'd like to find out too

[higgy2005]

Have done loads now and still get nervous to the point of puking in my helmet while waiting to go out 

God help you when you're on the starting line ready for your race then

I was planning on nipping out and getting fuel midway through the day. Oh and comfort eating lots of burgers so I hope the cafe is open

I am still toying with the idea of taking the cbr being as if worse case scenario occurs it's worth less and parts are cheaper. But then I booked the track day to learn more about my bike...not the cbr.

[red]

Have done loads now and still get nervous to the point of puking in my helmet while waiting to go out 

God help you when you're on the starting line ready for your race then

I was planning on nipping out and getting fuel midway through the day. Oh and comfort eating lots of burgers so I hope the cafe is open

I am still toying with the idea of taking the cbr being as if worse case scenario occurs it's worth less and parts are cheaper. But then I booked the track day to learn more about my bike...not the cbr.

you'll have a wonderful day, and afterwards think what did i worry about 

[shazza]

was thnking of coming down to watch any ideas what time all going to be there and it it fri

[Addict]

Ok.
Question 2 
Is it normal to be really anxious about it, I am getting butterflies already 

Yeah, this is COMPLETELY normal... we all get it.

In terms of it being you 1st trackday... try to enjoy it, stay loose on the bike and RIDE THE TRACK and NOT the other participants - don't get 'suckered in' to following a much faster or more experienced rider... it has to be about you and your bike and not what others are doing.

The stuff about killing eachother on track and shagging eachother's missus is called racing!

You'll be fine Dude - see you there.

 

[higgy2005]

Yeah, this is COMPLETELY normal... we all get it.

In terms of it being you 1st trackday... try to enjoy it, stay loose on the bike and RIDE THE TRACK and NOT the other participants - don't get 'suckered in' to following a much faster or more experienced rider... it has to be about you and your bike and not what others are doing.

The stuff about killing eachother on track and shagging eachother's missus is called racing!

You'll be fine Dude - see you there.

 

I hope so!

This is a bit dodgy at llandow 

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[beads]

Maybe I'm glad i ain't doing it now, as i know ill be trying to rip the tarmac up and some numpty will brake like that.....


Be careful all, i will be coming down to watch tho and will hold umbrellas over you :)