Anyone ever done the free track day? well I am going to do it on the 21 of JULY. so let me know if it is worth going.

 

it's a good starting point. you get some class time, and a lil bit of track time. i think they usually run 3(?) 20 minute sessions for the free days. you have to follow the track guys, but it's worth it if you want to see if you like it, without dropping alot of money.

that may not sound like much time on the track, but it is, especially for the price.

trust me, a few 20 minute sessions of going as fast as you possibly can, and you'll be worn the hell out.

... i need to get my happy butt back to the track.....

 

yea i'm dying to get back out there myself... its two twenty minute sessions with i think classroom instruction, when i did it like three years ago they said you could do the rest of the day for like half price if you wanted to keep riding, some friends of mine did it last month and they said you have to buy a membership and pay the price for a full track day if you want to ride the rest of the day, which kind of sucks... but i mean its free track time, plus you don't need hardly any bike prep or special gear so its a good way to see the track and get an idea if your interested in it or not with out spending a ton of money and investing in alot of gear... you won't regret it

 

I believe you pay full price if you want to stay for the day.....

 

thats what i said, but i mean when i did it a while bike they discounted it if you wanted to stay which i thought was cool but doesn't seem like they do that anymore

 

So what would the modifications be that are needed for track prep? If i want to come out on the 1k, will i need plastics, wiring harness, and slicks, and pucked pants?

 

none of those things would ever be required for a track day, but are nice to have... for the free day you basically need nothing done, just need to have decent tread life left on your tires and as far as i know thats it, leather jacket, boots, jeans, helmet... for a regular track day you might need some bare minimum safety wiring and leather pants as well

 

I'd have to see that in writing somewhere..................seems too weird to me that NESBA would allow riders out on a track with jeans on.

 

page 8 of the nesba riders manual... and sorry its two pairs of jeans

 

From the manual:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED
o Helmet, full-face DOT, SNELL, or European standard approved, with
eye protection. No flip-up helmets allowed.
o Leather or textile riding suits (i.e., Cordura, Kevlar, or Aerostich-type).
No textile suits will be allowed in the Advanced class. Two-piece suits
must zip together; full circumference is required. Airmesh-style
suits (where you can see your skin through them) are NOT
permitted.
o Two pairs of jeans will be allowed for the Intro class only
o Sturdy over-the-ankle leather boots
o Leather gauntlet-type gloves
o Back protector (strongly recommended)


So you can wear two pairs of jeans for the intro class only; but if you wanna pay for the rest of the track day you're gonna need the leathers or textiles.

I would NEVER reccomend jeans on a track; even two pairs.