Thanks for the feedback SPG,
I'm doing budgeting now but with that feedback this is my rough todo list/plan:
1. Get track gear -- while my street gear is pretty solid, at least I think so, the onepiece/full helmet requirement tosses my two piece and modular right out. A Dainese Victoria, Wave Back Protector, and Schuberth SR1 (My C3w fits me PERFECTLY, so I have a bit of brand loyalty now) will run me ~$2500 >.<
2. Get
Momaru out here -- my thanks for his help rebuilding my bike was a trip out west for a track day and vacation of canyon riding California's twisties. Plane tickets are running ~$450, bike transport round trip is coming in at $1000 (from haulbikes -- see my thread here:
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=117877)
3. Get signed up for the school (How far in advance should I do this?) - $780 for 2 people 'bring your own bike' at Willow Springs
All in all this track thing is going to run me $5000 -- yeouch
-- this track thing better be as fun as I've heard!