8-29-2010 - Track Day @ Buttonwillow w/TrackTactics

Got2Go · 07-29-2010, 03:16 PM

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Track Day at Buttonwillow with TrackTactics.com

A few of us will be attending this track day.
Post up if you are interested, and if you need trailering, or help with preparing for the track day.

This post will be updated with more specific information regarding where we will be staying, rates for lodging, and travel to and back from the track.

When: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Where: Willow Springs Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA - MAP
Price: $65 (follow instructions below)
Who: Riders of all skill levels, including new-to-track riders. This track day will have a track school for new riders included in the price.
So, get your things in order and come on out.

Requirements:

Motorcycle
Make sure it is in proper working order, with no fluid leaks.
Check all bolts and fasteners...are the tight ?
Tape up all lights, and pull their fuses.
Tape up, or remove, the mirrors.
Remove the license plate.
Make sure you have good tires (At least 75% tread left)
Bring a full tank of gas, plus another 5 gallons in a separate container.
Clean and lube the chain and clutch/throttle cables.
Tape up the wheel balancing weights.
Suggested (strongly):
Replace coolant with Water Wetter or Engine Ice.
Safety wire the engine oil drain plug, oil fill plug.

Rider:
One piece (or two piece zip together) leather motorcycle racing suit.
Valid health insurance card.
Above the ankle motorcycle racing boots.
Leather racing gloves that extend beyond the wrists (gauntlet).
Full face DOT/Snell certified helmet.
Suggested (strongly): back and chest protectors

IMPORTANT SIGNUP INFORMATION:
If you don't have a Tractactics ID card, then you will need one to get the special pricing.
You need to follow the instructions here:
Membership Info

Basically:
1. Complete and sign the Application Form
2. Complete and sign the Release of Liability Form
3. Sign the Flag Rules Form
4. Copy front and back of your government issued ID or Driving License.
5. Copy front and back of your health providers ID card.
6. 2 photos that meets the norms of an ID photo and is 1.25 inch tall and 1 inch wide

Signup on their forum, and post an introduction (mention you come from SCS in Las Vegas).
After you post an introduction, you will be able to see the other forums, including the one where they will be posting up information on how to signup for the track days and receive the special pricing.

Welcome to Track Tactics

vegasvideo · 07-29-2010, 11:47 PM

IN

vegasvideo · 07-29-2010, 11:50 PM

Btw. I will be staying at a 3 star hotel in Bakersfield. No motel 6 bed for me.

The KY · 07-30-2010, 07:27 AM

^^^^ Haha! Nice...

patrik g · 07-30-2010, 09:19 AM

Some flyers for you.

vegaseric · 07-30-2010, 08:28 PM

IN!!!

redsurfergurl · 07-31-2010, 06:47 AM

In if I don't have to take my truck...out if I do...

Born2Run · 07-31-2010, 12:12 PM

IN

ars0n750 · 07-31-2010, 12:16 PM

Innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

vegasvideo · 07-31-2010, 12:28 PM

BTW, They are doing $60.00 rentals on leathers and boots for the day. That's right just $60.00 gets you hooked up for the day...EMILY

Born2Run · 07-31-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ars0n750

Innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

YES!!

And don't worry about the heat - Freddy has a foolproof cooling system...

The KY · 07-31-2010, 01:09 PM

I can't make this one. Boooooo stupid work.

Equanimity · 07-31-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasvideo

BTW, They are doing $60.00 rentals on leathers and boots for the day. That's right just $60.00 gets you hooked up for the day...EMILY

I am missing the valid healthcard part.....and boots...and gloves...and mulla

ars0n750 · 07-31-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Born2Run

YES!!

And don't worry about the heat - Freddy has a foolproof cooling system...

Rofl. thats awesome. How hot was it out there?

vegasvideo · 07-31-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ars0n750

Rofl. thats awesome. How hot was it out there?

10 to 20 degrees cooler than Vegas

Equanimity · 08-02-2010, 03:54 PM

Do you have to have a health card or can you sign a waiver?

I'm more worried about bike liability than health. Maybe that's ignorant of me, but the selfish part of me thinks this would be an awesome birthday.

Slejor · 08-02-2010, 04:13 PM

Well damn. If everyone else is IN then so am I.

ars0n750 · 08-02-2010, 05:43 PM

Em - I can tell you right now the only reason my ass was at the last track day, is because if something did happen to my bike, my shitty little jeep SHOULD do the job as far as getting me to work and letting me live on with my life. If i didnt have the jeep, i sure as hell wouldnt have chanced it.

In your case, you are taking a risk taking it to the track. This is your only mode of transportation, unlike most track riders.. Not to mention no heatlh ins. IF something should happen, you would be screwed. And I somehow dont think that everyone would be willing to jump out of the gate and drive you to work, groceries, errands, SCHOOL, IF you do crash or something catastrophic should happen.

Tracks are without a doubt the most fun and safest way to enjoy your bike. But if your bike IS the only thing you have to get you through life. You should prob not gamble with it.

My 2 cents.

Equanimity · 08-03-2010, 02:08 PM

Yea, it's not worth it, because I'd feel too paranoid to push on the track. I was just dreaming about not playing pitbitch.

And if I was stupid enough to wreck, the last thing I'd do is ask people for rides.

ars0n750 · 08-03-2010, 02:50 PM

has nothing to do with being stupid.

people wreck all the time on the track. Its the safest place to. but most people that do track days, usually have a back up vehicle in case something should happen.. I am just saying I would not chance it with my only mode of transportation.

Got2Go · 08-03-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ars0n750

Em - I can tell you right now the only reason my ass was at the last track day, is because if something did happen to my bike, my shitty little jeep SHOULD do the job as far as getting me to work and letting me live on with my life. If i didnt have the jeep, i sure as hell wouldnt have chanced it.

In your case, you are taking a risk taking it to the track. This is your only mode of transportation, unlike most track riders.. Not to mention no heatlh ins. IF something should happen, you would be screwed. And I somehow dont think that everyone would be willing to jump out of the gate and drive you to work, groceries, errands, SCHOOL, IF you do crash or something catastrophic should happen.

Tracks are without a doubt the most fun and safest way to enjoy your bike. But if your bike IS the only thing you have to get you through life. You should prob not gamble with it.

My 2 cents.

He does have a point.

redsurfergurl · 08-03-2010, 03:27 PM

It's true Em, don't be pressured into something that may be in your worst interest. You gotta look out for you...bc it is true...you can't rely on others, especially in this city.

Although...I'd love for you to go to the trackday! Will you go either way??

ars0n750 · 08-04-2010, 10:05 AM

Anyone doing the beginner class again? (75?)

Born2Run · 08-04-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ars0n750

Anyone doing the beginner class again? (75?)

I think Got2Go is uninvited from that class now....

ars0n750 · 08-04-2010, 10:38 AM

lol why??

Born2Run · 08-04-2010, 10:44 AM

It will be a good topic on the 6-hour drive down there...

ars0n750 · 08-04-2010, 11:00 AM

lol you have me pondering ... =D

vegasvideo · 08-04-2010, 11:13 AM

I will be staying an extra day. That long drive after the trackday was brutal. I am going to stay an extra night in my 3 STAR bed and drive back Monday morning. Gonna get some Jacuzzi time after the trackday!

vegasvideo · 08-04-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ars0n750

Anyone doing the beginner class again? (75?)

If you are going to be in level one you might as well take the class. The on track feedback alone is well worth the time!

vegaseric · 08-04-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasvideo

I will be staying an extra day. That long drive after the trackday was brutal. I am going to stay an extra night in my 3 STAR bed and drive back Monday morning. Gonna get some Jacuzzi time after the trackday!

Cool... I wish I had that luxury.

Which begs the question... where are the rest of us peons staying?

redsurfergurl · 08-04-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaseric

Cool... I wish I had that luxury.

Which begs the question... where are the rest of us peons staying?

I vote we all crash in Pat's room and use all the amenities!

Born2Run · 08-04-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by redsurfergurl

I vote we all crash in Pat's room and use all the amenities!

I call the jacuzzi!

ars0n750 · 08-04-2010, 02:57 PM

IN -

for pats jacuzzi session. =D

patrik g · 08-04-2010, 06:20 PM

Some news for you all from Roadracing World

I also want to thank you all for the support you show to TrackTactics. It means a lot to us and its always great to see the Vegas crew there.

vegasvideo · 08-04-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by patrik g

Some news for you all from Roadracing World

I also want to thank you all for the support you show to TrackTactics. It means a lot to us and its always great to see the Vegas crew there.

Great write up. Glad to see some publicity come out of all of this.

vegasvideo · 08-04-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redsurfergurl

I vote we all crash in Pat's room and use all the amenities!

I will be sporting a sippy cup with an adult beverage. Jacuzzi...pool....Jacuzzi...Pool. Ah, the fun!

vegasvideo · 08-04-2010, 10:04 PM

Always trying to get in the jacuzzi with me. You know they have medication for that. Lol.

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Originally Posted by ars0n750

IN -

for pats jacuzzi session. =D

vegasvideo · 08-06-2010, 01:04 AM

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Congratulations, your price of $40 was accepted by Doubletree Hotel Bakersfield.

Warm Chocolate chips cookies upon check in...I say yes! Sure you guy want to stay at the Motel 6? Same price for 1 person or 2!

http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...ornia/index.do

buellrider · 08-06-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vegasvideo

Always trying to get in the jacuzzi with me. You know they have medication for that. Lol.

Are you sure it doesn't have something to do Prop 8 being overturned???

AND does the room come with the 2 for 1 special and they throw in the ring???

R1_Demon · 08-06-2010, 08:14 PM

Gosh damn this is SOOOOO tempting right now...

However, I don't have any way to trailer the bike up there.

Arson - If I did end up going, I'd take the training school with ya...it's been a while since I've been on the track, so the school would benefit me a bunch, I'm sure.