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Time to get into track days
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:47 pm
by MakeCarsStandSTill
Well i was wondering if anybody knows any tracks around here near ftworth dallas area (in texas) , I am ready to start going on the track to supress my hunger for speed
, and was even giving some thought to entering in races , just looking for all the info i need to get track ready thanks
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:56 pm
by MakeCarsStandSTill
and also im about to install a "Switchable TRE Unit" on my bike, is this allowed on the track? ,, or can any modification be allowed?
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:45 am
by kabob983
Don't think they'll have any problem with it.
Not sure what's around TX, I'm sure there's several though.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:22 am
by Mustang
Here's a great Article on the basics of track day adn it includes a list of of places to go, state by state
here
Have fun!
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:25 am
by VermilionX
good luck!
i dunno if it matters to you... but some insurance companies have some clause that they will not cover you if you are involved in any racing.
i know trackdays is not racing but it's still in a racetrack.
i was supposed to sign up for a trackday on OCT 2 but when i thought about this... i didn't sign yet. i have to make sure i am covered since i financed the bike.
my AAA booklet didn't mention anything about it but i still wanna make sure and give them a call before i sign up for the trackday.
check your insurance if it matters to you.
and you might be already aware of this... but even if somebody else hits you on the track... you can't hold them responsible. it doesn't matter whose mistake it is. you're on your own there.
anyway, once again... good luck!
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:31 am
by CNF2002
You cant hold them responsible? Do you sign some kind of release when you sign up for the trackday?
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:42 am
by VermilionX
CNF2002 wrote:You cant hold them responsible? Do you sign some kind of release when you sign up for the trackday?
yes, there are release forms to be signed.
you can't sue anybody for any damages to your body or bike.
that's pretty understandable but people should at least be able to make a claim on their own insurance.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:44 am
by DivideOverflow
The Crimson Rider® wrote:CNF2002 wrote:You cant hold them responsible? Do you sign some kind of release when you sign up for the trackday?
yes, there are release forms to be signed.
you can't sue anybody for any damages to your body or bike.
that's pretty understandable but people should at least be able to make a claim on their own insurance.
When you are on the track, you are not insured. Insurance companies do not cover you while you are at racing events, which includes track days, 1/4 mile tracks, autocrosses, etc.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:09 am
by Kaiser Soze
There was a day at the local drag strip a couple weeks ago, where you could show up with $20 and take a crack at the 1/4 mile.
I really wanted to go, but this image of dumping my bike and not having insurance kept creeping into my mind. Kind of ruined it for me. I didn't bother.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:29 am
by VermilionX
DivideOverflow wrote:
When you are on the track, you are not insured. Insurance companies do not cover you while you are at racing events, which includes track days, 1/4 mile tracks, autocrosses, etc.
im still hopeful that i will be covered since there's no mention of it on my AAA customer packet.
i just have to verify it with my insurance agent.
if not... then im screwed out of trackdays.
sure i can still go, but i will just be paranoid about pushing myself and if i just ride the same way i ride on the streets... then IMHO, it's a waste of time and big money.