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Texas_firebolt
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

can someone help me find a website that lists all the rules for a track day bike. i know the basics, bellypan, safety wire, etc.. but would like to know all the details
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Find your track first- it's different depending on where you go. The track's website should give you a list of what's required. Unless you plan on going to more than one track, there's no reason to make more changes than what is required by the facility you're using.
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Slaughter
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 06:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yep what Peter ^ said.

If you're doing track days - it depends on the track day operator. If you're doing just one track, that website for the track will have the info. If you are planning on racing, you'll have to look at that organization's rules. Unfortunately, the ALL vary a bit. Some require safety-wiring of exhaust hangers, some don't... some require safety-wiring of all radiator clamps... most require use of non-lubricating coolant.

Rules vary a LOT. Where you thinking of riding/racing? I see you're in Fort Worth - that puts you in CMRA territory (TX, OK, LA, KS) http://www.cmraracing.com/

Seriously, you can post there on their forums. Racing BBS's are very helpful about rules and how-to's. Most have a FAQ section that is worth checking out ahead of time and don't hesitate to post up as a "newbie." There's MUCH LESS BS on racing boards since (as I have found) - if you aren't the fastest guy out there, that only means the racers like you MORE - since the bigger the starting field, it usually means the more points for the leaders.

I have friends racing CMRA who work in our other division in Fort Worth. CMRA is a good club. The endurance races last year even had "surprise" appearances by Schwantz and Spies at a local endurance race!!! (CMRA is their home club)

(Message edited by slaughter on August 24, 2008)
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Texas_firebolt
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i would be racing in the dallas-ft.worth area only as i am a cash strapped newbie so if anyone can recommend a good track in this vicinity it would be greatly appreciated. thanks for the help.
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Texas_firebolt
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

also, as i interpret things, track days are more or less a run what you brung, anyone can enter as long as they pass tech, no points, no prize racing. is this correct? sorry if im a little green here.
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Smoke
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 05:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

cresson motorsports ranch and eagle's canyon are the 2 closest tracks to you. sometimes there is a trackday posted on the dallas storm front section. there is a buell inside pass trackday at eagle's canyon 23 sep that i will be attending. if you go to the cmra website and find their schedule it will give you the location of the tracks in your area. you will become addicted once you start.
tim
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 07:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"you will become addicted once you start.
tim"

He ain't lying either.... Took me all of 20 minutes to become addicted!!!
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P_squared
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Trackday organizations in the area:
RideSmart - http://www.ridesmart.info/

LoneStarTrackdays - http://www.lstd.com/

TexasTrackDays - http://texastrackdays.com/

The closest 2 tracks are:
Eagle's Canyon - http://www.eaglescanyon.com/2008/home.php

MotorSportsRanch in Cresson (MSR-C) - http://www.motorsportranch.com/

Slaughter already gave you the link for CMRA.

MC Hooligans also keeps a list on their "ride" page: http://www.mchooligans.com/rides___events
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Sd26
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

also, as i interpret things, track days are more or less a run what you brung, anyone can enter as long as they pass tech, no points, no prize racing. is this correct? sorry if im a little green here.

Yes, track days aren't racing, period.
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Texas_firebolt
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks for all the help guys. im gonna try to go to the trackday at eagles canyon. check the whole scene out.
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Slaughter
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have not yet found a track day operation that wasn't responsive to email or phone questions.

Contact: Travis Marshall or Ty Howard
Organization: Eagles Canyon Raceway
Link: www.eaglescanyon.com
e-Mail: tmarshall@eaglescanyon.com
Phone: 214-206-7409

I'm betting that for a non-racing group, the ONLY tech would be to require a safe operating motorcycle. Tape up all lights. Good tires. (didn't see anything on their website) - give a call or email.

one piece of advice - IF you have to tape lights, use the 3M Safe Release masking tape (blue). It comes off cleanly after a few days in the sun. If you try to save a buck and use duct tape or regular masking tape, you will be hating life at the end of the day when you try peeling it off - and find it has burned on in the days's sun!
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Slaughter
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like Texas Trackdays is operating there at Eagle's Canyon. Track day prep for them is really simple:

http://www.texastrackdays.com/track-day-preparatio n.html
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Slaughter
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

(by the way, I'm ALSO looking at track days in the area since I have to travel so much to Fort Worth, I'm looking into buying one of my buddie's bikes and just keeping it there)
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Jens
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 02:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>one piece of advice - IF you have to tape lights, use the 3M Safe Release masking tape (blue). It comes off cleanly after a few days in the sun. If you try to save a buck and use duct tape or regular masking tape, you will be hating life at the end of the day when you try peeling it off - and find it has burned on in the days's sun!<

Yes, and if you race a Lightning, disconnect the frontlight. Otherwise the platic"glass" melt.

Jens
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P_squared
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 09:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Slaughter,
I'll let you store it in my garage & use my trailer & even haul you too & fro, provided of course you don't mind me making sure it's not "neglected" in your absence.

But no loading my 1125R on by "accident"!
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Slaughter
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

But no loading my 1125R on by "accident"!




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