Went to my first ever track day yesterday at Willow Springs. I had an absolute blast! Even tough I was probably one of the slowest bikes on the track that day, I must say that I was doing the VFR proud. By far riding the heaviest bike and using Sport Touring tires (and having NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL :lol: ), I was turning in times around 1:58. It was the most fun I have had on a bike yet and can not wait to do it again. I did learn just how out of shape I am though and how much being tired can affect your riding. The last session before lunch was not pretty. I kept missing my line and became a danger to others, so I headed for put row before someone got hurt. After lunch I did one more session and realized that I was just too tired to continue on for the day. I called it quits. I will be back tough, and in better shape so I can do thw whole day. :wheel:
Hurricane249, Mar 25 2005, 05:26 PMWhat the hell is a tack day? Is that when you saddle soap your saddle and reins? :P Looks like you had a blast...I'm envious. :wheel:
I did a Reg Pridmore CLASS school last spring at Streets of Willow. It was my first time ever on a track. I had a BLAST! Check my home page for a picture of me and my `01 VFR800 at speed coming out of the far north turn (#8 I think).
VFR4Lee, Mar 26 2005, 04:04 PMLove those track days. MTC does a good one. Maybe next month. Wish the AMA would say screw Fontana, and come back to Willow. :wheel:
That would be AWSOME!! Especially since I just moved to Rosamond and live just down the street from the track. :thumbsup:
Just signed up for a track day Teusday April 26, 7 AM on the big track. $99 includes breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by Sportbikerentals.com I guess. :thumbsup: Woo Hoo! Time for new tires. I think it was Chaparral had a deal. :wheel:
Tomorrow morning is the day. My stuff is cleaned up, leathers and boots oiled, locked and loaded, ready to roll early. Taking the day before off was a god plan. Man, the adrenaline is pumping already just from getting the bike prepped and stuff packed. Fill the truck, the bike, the 5 gallon can that says race gas on it. With 87 octane, ha. And the 2 gallon can. $45 of gas and the truck already had a half tank. Wow. An early wake up won't be a problem, but how am I gonna sleep? :wheel:
Probably not very well, like usual before a track day or trip. Laguna Seca! :goofy: A little coffee and more anticipation adrenaline in the morning will do the job. :thumbsup: Damn I can't wait. :drool:
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