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MarJay But it's British!
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Bad luck, Silverstone is super boring.
Personally I'd go somewhere like Snetterton for my first trackday. It's more fun than Silverstone but it's also easier to learn.
Make sure the bike is in a good state. You want working brakes, decent recent tyres in good condition at the right pressures and you want everything done up, no leaks, decent chain, sprockets etc etc.
You'll need a way of getting the bike to the track. Either a van or a trailer. That bike (I'd guess) is not road legal.
Don't overthink what to take except the bike and protective gear. You'll see people with all the tools, tyre warmers, awnings, gazebos, generator etc. You don't need any of that really. Just maybe a couple of screwdrivers, a fairly meagre socket set and a jerry can of petrol if you want. Back in the old days we used to ride to the track, ride around and ride home so none of it is a big deal.
Book a normal trackday in novice group, read the bumf they send you and just go and do it. Listen to the tannoy announcements and go out on circuit when directed. You'll generally form up in two queues in the pitlane, which you normally access by going through the garages at Snetterton.
Then, just relax and ride. If people are faster than you ignore it unless they are just a touch faster than you, and then try to see if you can keep up but don't have any expectations about your speed. Look at the instructors and how they do it, and if you think you need it ask for instruction on one of the later sessions in the morning or an afternoon session.
There are loads of threads on here existing about what to do on your first trackday, but the key thing is to have fun. If you can, go with someone who has done a trackday before but it's not essential. Most of the people doing trackdays who aren't in the fast group are very nice friendly people who will help out and chat between sessions. A lot of fast boys think they are racing these days, with £20k superbikes, all the gear and a race face... it's sad in a way because having fun is what it's all about.
Here's the FAQ from the sticky in this very forum. It's an old thread, but by and large still valid.
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=57514 ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
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MarJay wrote: | Bad luck, Silverstone is super boring.
Personally I'd go somewhere like Snetterton for my first trackday. It's more fun than Silverstone but it's also easier to learn.
Make sure the bike is in a good state. You want working brakes, decent recent tyres in good condition at the right pressures and you want everything done up, no leaks, decent chain, sprockets etc etc.
You'll need a way of getting the bike to the track. Either a van or a trailer. That bike (I'd guess) is not road legal.
Don't overthink what to take except the bike and protective gear. You'll see people with all the tools, tyre warmers, awnings, gazebos, generator etc. You don't need any of that really. Just maybe a couple of screwdrivers, a fairly meagre socket set and a jerry can of petrol if you want. Back in the old days we used to ride to the track, ride around and ride home so none of it is a big deal.
Book a normal trackday in novice group, read the bumf they send you and just go and do it. Listen to the tannoy announcements and go out on circuit when directed. You'll generally form up in two queues in the pitlane, which you normally access by going through the garages at Snetterton.
Then, just relax and ride. If people are faster than you ignore it unless they are just a touch faster than you, and then try to see if you can keep up but don't have any expectations about your speed. Look at the instructors and how they do it, and if you think you need it ask for instruction on one of the later sessions in the morning or an afternoon session.
There are loads of threads on here existing about what to do on your first trackday, but the key thing is to have fun. If you can, go with someone who has done a trackday before but it's not essential. Most of the people doing trackdays who aren't in the fast group are very nice friendly people who will help out and chat between sessions. A lot of fast boys think they are racing these days, with £20k superbikes, all the gear and a race face... it's sad in a way because having fun is what it's all about.
Here's the FAQ from the sticky in this very forum. It's an old thread, but by and large still valid.
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=57514 |
Thanks for such a comprehensive reply, I'll see if I can get one in before the end of the summer. I might see if I can go with someone that used to race professionally just for the first time as I know he would be interested. The zx6 is road legal (just on a daytime MOT) however I can't ride it on current license but I do have a way to get it to the track. I started with road bikes in early 2017 and since then I kinda got hooked lol so this is the most logical next step to me as I enjoy riding them so much. ____________________ Current>> BSA Bantam D1 1949 + Suzuki GSX600F 1993 + Kawasaki ZX6R '99
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