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No Worries
08-02-2009, 12:47 AM
At the new High Plains Raceway, east of Denver http://www.highplainsraceway.com/track.html. All day Monday. I could go, but I'm not.

I haven't been on a track since 1984. I would probably be the oldest guy there, and I would definitely have the oldest bike. But the main reason is, my friend said "After you ride this track, you won't want to ride Lookout Mountain."

I like Lookout Mt. The max speed on most curves is under 50 MPH. That gives me some time to think through the corners. I don't believe my old brain can process me moving at triple digits. Actually, I probably couldn't process everyone passing me at triple digits. I could go as a spectator, but then I'd probably be pissed that I didn't bring my bike. Maybe next time.
karl_1052
08-02-2009, 06:23 AM
Go anyways.
sign up for the slow group and take it easy
Trip
08-02-2009, 08:53 AM
Do eet.

There are no trophies at track days. Sign up for the new class and just go your own pace. If that is faster than novice, ask to be bumped up.
Looni2ns
08-02-2009, 09:36 AM
Go for it! :rockwoot: You'll have a blast! Prolly learn some good stuff, and wind up a better street rider, too.

Like they said, go w/the novice group, and ride your pace. That's what it's all about. The biggest prize is going home with your bike in the same shape as when you showed up, and a HUGE smile on your face.
tached1000rr
08-02-2009, 10:26 AM
Run what ya brung, so bring it!
Antwanny
08-02-2009, 07:27 PM
do it
Tmall
08-02-2009, 07:53 PM
Who invited you to the trackday?
No Worries
08-06-2009, 10:50 AM
Who invited you to the trackday?

My friend Dean is a very good Total Control instructor. Him and Lee Parks taught me how to lean off my bike. Dean has a 30-foot trailer with kitchen, bath, and bedroom. The rear folds down and two tiers of bikes can be loaded in.

On Tuesday, I met a friend who told me her 18-year-old son rode his 2000 VFR800 to the track day. So I felt bad.

But when I met Dean to ride up Lookout, he said that it turned out to be an expensive day. A wind storm at the end of the day tore his patio awning off the trailer, his friend with a TZ250 spun a bearing, and his other friend with a 07 R1 totaled his bike and broke his wrist.
marko138
08-06-2009, 11:40 AM
My friend Dean is a very good Total Control instructor. Him and Lee Parks taught me how to lean off my bike. Dean has a 30-foot trailer with kitchen, bath, and bedroom. The rear folds down and two tiers of bikes can be loaded in.

On Tuesday, I met a friend who told me her 18-year-old son rode his 2000 VFR800 to the track day. So I felt bad.

But when I met Dean to ride up Lookout, he said that it turned out to be an expensive day. A wind storm at the end of the day tore his patio awning off the trailer, his friend with a TZ250 spun a bearing, and his other friend with a 07 R1 totaled his bike and broke his wrist.
Ouch, rough day for sure.