What was your very first trackday like?

SPEED · 09-06-2005, 06:06 PM

Since I've been involved with trackdays as a control rider I've been telling people at our informal class for newbies that my first trackday was very nerve racking for me to say the least.

My first trackday a couple years ago was at Streets of Willow and although I was known to be one of the faster canyon riders, I wasn't ready to start out in the "A" group but was told the "B" group was too full for me to drop down into. I was trying to make sure I soaked in all the info relayed during the morning riders meeting but was still a bit unsure afterwards if I had. I was very concerned that I hold a tight line & be as predictable out there as possible......I really didn't want to take someone else out. It took me at least half the day to relax a bit, and start getting the hang of it after a couple "OH CRAP!" moments. By the end of the day I was doing pretty well, and realized that there are so many different levels of speed out there.....some people I could tear up on the street were tearing me a new one on the track, lol. :pat

Thank God I didn't get in too far over my head, and that GSXR-Freak didn't rear-end me when I brake-tested him hard going into the chicane.

Whew, what a rush & I was hooked for life!! I found out that riding on the track is all about how well I could ride a bike and not so much about distractions like cars, animals, or anything else. Just like a "First Love" I'll never forget my very first trackday. It's always fun to dice it up with good friends. :happyb

What was your first time like?

Here's a picture of GSXR-Freak & me having a blast on my very first trackday...

Kent · 09-06-2005, 06:09 PM

Well, my first ride out on the track was Pahrump in January....I was taking pics of you all and got on the track for a bit.... So I was nerve racked all day....

You don't have an option in your vote for that one.....

Kent

SPEED · 09-06-2005, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent

Well, my first ride out on the track was Pahrump in January....I was taking pics of you all and got on the track for a bit.... So I was nerve racked all day....

You don't have an option in your vote for that one.....

Kent

Lmao, I was just adding that one :laughing

SolidForce · 09-06-2005, 08:41 PM

I had a freaking blast.

I followed Brian and a crapload of other control riders and think I improved over 110%. I was nervous for the warmup lap of the first session but that was it.

I love it.

-SF

Mr. Miyagi · 09-06-2005, 09:05 PM

My first trackday was awesome. It was nice and not too hot. I tried to mimic others while following them around the track but came to realize that I should take my time and enjoy rather than being technical. It was an experience that I wiould never trade for with anything else. It made me realize that wow...I CAN BE A RACER TOO!!! or maybe just look like one..lol

Jay fooey · 09-06-2005, 09:40 PM

May 1st 2004 I had a great Trackday, Yes it was nerve Racking, because we only really did 1 novice session and then kicked into the intermediate group, everyone was passing me, it made me feel really slow, which I really was, LOL. But what was cool was, that I pitted with a bunch of experienced "A" group riders "Speed", "Tryful", "Highdiver" & "CBR Riding Fool"! So Okamura & myself had gotten lots of good advice and tips from them, which made it easier, I remember bringing this canopy that was such a pain in the butt to put up it was funny, but hey at least we had shade! I had a blast! what an experience...

yup just like many others, bitten by the track bug ever since! as of yesterday I've done 8 trackdays.

LOL thanks for the edit button Speed!
:laughing

SPEED · 09-06-2005, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay fooey

Opsss I meant to edit, buttt hey there's no edit button :dunno :headscratch hmmm now where did I put that edit button.... lol

I fixed it so you can edit it now Jay. I'll delete the other two for ya :thumbup

No problemo Jay! :happyb

Bipolar · 09-06-2005, 10:13 PM

Everything from about 9 am the day before my first track day until around 2pm the day of my very first track day was GRRRRRRREAAAAT!!! :deathmetal

After that.....well, you know the story. I don't see an option in the poll that really fits my voting needs.... :laughing

SPEED · 09-06-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bipolar

Everything from about 9 am the day before my first track day until around 2pm the day of my very first track day was GRRRRRRREAAAAT!!! :deathmetal

After that.....well, you know the story. I don't see an option in the poll that really fits my voting needs.... :laughing

The last one seems aprapo(sp) :biglaugh

GSXR600Chick · 09-06-2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bipolar

Everything from about 9 am the day before my first track day until around 2pm the day of my very first track day was GRRRRRRREAAAAT!!! :deathmetal

After that.....well, you know the story. I don't see an option in the poll that really fits my voting needs.... :laughing

The last one seems aprapo(sp) :biglaugh

Well, he could cast his vote with "I crashed out on my wife's bike" :hit

Oh yeah. We don't have that category. :laughing

:wave hunny.... :kissa

View Poll Results: What was your very first trackday like?
Nerve Racking but ended up awesome!!	26	44.83%
Nerve racking the whole day	4	6.90%
Perfectly wonderful....I rocked!!	24	41.38%
Average, sure could have been better	1	1.72%
I crashed out early....doh!	3	5.17%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

09-06-2005, 06:06 PM	#1
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,900 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	What was your very first trackday like? Since I've been involved with trackdays as a control rider I've been telling people at our informal class for newbies that my first trackday was very nerve racking for me to say the least. My first trackday a couple years ago was at Streets of Willow and although I was known to be one of the faster canyon riders, I wasn't ready to start out in the "A" group but was told the "B" group was too full for me to drop down into. I was trying to make sure I soaked in all the info relayed during the morning riders meeting but was still a bit unsure afterwards if I had. I was very concerned that I hold a tight line & be as predictable out there as possible......I really didn't want to take someone else out. It took me at least half the day to relax a bit, and start getting the hang of it after a couple "OH CRAP!" moments. By the end of the day I was doing pretty well, and realized that there are so many different levels of speed out there.....some people I could tear up on the street were tearing me a new one on the track, lol. :pat Thank God I didn't get in too far over my head, and that GSXR-Freak didn't rear-end me when I brake-tested him hard going into the chicane. Whew, what a rush & I was hooked for life!! I found out that riding on the track is all about how well I could ride a bike and not so much about distractions like cars, animals, or anything else. Just like a "First Love" I'll never forget my very first trackday. It's always fun to dice it up with good friends. :happyb What was your first time like? Here's a picture of GSXR-Freak & me having a blast on my very first trackday... __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages Last edited by SPEED : 03-01-2007 at 08:42 PM.

09-06-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
Kent Canyon Carver Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: My Town, Missouri!! Posts: 639 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (10)	Well, my first ride out on the track was Pahrump in January....I was taking pics of you all and got on the track for a bit.... So I was nerve racked all day.... You don't have an option in your vote for that one..... Kent __________________ http://www.palomarpics.net/BannerSBW.jpg

09-06-2005, 08:41 PM	#4
SolidForce Know It All Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Clarita Age: 26 Posts: 369 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (27)	I had a freaking blast. I followed Brian and a crapload of other control riders and think I improved over 110%. I was nervous for the warmup lap of the first session but that was it. I love it. -SF __________________ *Yaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!*

09-06-2005, 09:40 PM	#6
Jay fooey Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Victorville, Ca. Bikes: K7 GSX-R750, 06' YZ250, 03'CR85R Age: 46 Posts: 803 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (11)	May 1st 2004 I had a great Trackday, Yes it was nerve Racking, because we only really did 1 novice session and then kicked into the intermediate group, everyone was passing me, it made me feel really slow, which I really was, LOL. But what was cool was, that I pitted with a bunch of experienced "A" group riders "Speed", "Tryful", "Highdiver" & "CBR Riding Fool"! So Okamura & myself had gotten lots of good advice and tips from them, which made it easier, I remember bringing this canopy that was such a pain in the butt to put up it was funny, but hey at least we had shade! I had a blast! what an experience... yup just like many others, bitten by the track bug ever since! as of yesterday I've done 8 trackdays. LOL thanks for the edit button Speed! :laughing __________________ WSMC #689

09-06-2005, 09:05 PM	#5
Mr. Miyagi Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (10)	My first trackday was awesome. It was nice and not too hot. I tried to mimic others while following them around the track but came to realize that I should take my time and enjoy rather than being technical. It was an experience that I wiould never trade for with anything else. It made me realize that wow...I CAN BE A RACER TOO!!! or maybe just look like one..lol

09-06-2005, 10:13 PM	#8
Bipolar Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 33 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	Everything from about 9 am the day before my first track day until around 2pm the day of my very first track day was GRRRRRRREAAAAT!!! :deathmetal After that.....well, you know the story. I don't see an option in the poll that really fits my voting needs.... :laughing __________________ www.grassyknollproductions.com www.palomarpics.net

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