First Track Day - Bricking It!

[Gone2mars]

Hey All,

Going with a couple of lads on the 7th May to Donnington.

I've recently purchased a GSXR1000 and had very little time to try it out due to bad weather. I've been riding for around 8 years but have never done a track day and after a few years of riding like a complete tit, came off my old blade with a knee down resulting in a knock of confidence and a phobia of tipping the bike.

Now i'm doing a track day with two Pro riders and starting to think i'm nuts.

Looking for tips about track days in general and tips for donnington.

I am of course going into the beginner sections as i'm no show off. Lets pray for good weather.

Help appreciated!

[Shaane]

Your confidence will naturally get better throughout the day mate as you learn more about your bike/track. Go at your own pace and dpn't worry about how fast or slow your mates are going and just focus on riding for yourself. Theres quite a few 'First trackday' threads about in this section mate so just have a skim. Each and everyone of them gives different and more advice. Most of all just enjoy your day mate and I hope the weather improves for you.
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[Deckx]

take it easy.....i've crashed my GSXR1000 track bike twice in less than a year... they're fcuking fast in all seriousness, just go at your own pace and they're well comfy... tbh, at medium pace, I think the thou is easier/enjoyable to ride than a 600

[DEMONDUCATI]

Try not to feel intimidated or pressured by the others...keep calm, just focus on yourself and getting up to speed slowly.

Good luck man, hope you enjoy
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