Try the track

pjed · November 1st, 2011, 06:37 PM

This last Sunday, our local track, Mid America Motorplex, held the last track day of the season. I couldn't go for the whole day but did ride out with a buddy to check it out. The track was flooded by the Missouri river for a few months so I was curious to see the state it's in. Things looked much better than I expected. The track itself looked solid but it had a "dirt" color to it. You could definitely see the line which was cleaner than the rest but hopefully a few good rains will take care of things.

There was a "try the track" session offered to street riders who wanted to see what track riding is all about so I decided to take the 250 out. It was definitely fun.

Here's a couple of pics.

DerTeufel · November 1st, 2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pjed

This last Sunday, our local track, Mid America Motorplex, held the last track day of the season. I couldn't go for the whole day but did ride out with a buddy to check it out. The track was flooded by the Missouri river for a few months so I was curious to see the state it's in. Things looked much better than I expected. The track itself looked solid but it had a "dirt" color to it. You could definitely see the line which was cleaner than the rest but hopefully a few good rains will take care of things.

There was a "try the track" session offered to street riders who wanted to see what track riding is all about so I decided to take the 250 out. It was definitely fun.

Here's a couple of pics.

They let you out on the track wearing jeans?!

pjed · November 1st, 2011, 06:43 PM

These were parade laps...very slow. The rider in front of me is leading the group of street riders.

DerTeufel · November 1st, 2011, 06:44 PM

Ah ok

Jono · November 1st, 2011, 09:54 PM

That is a nice lookin' cafe racer!

Mocha Man · November 1st, 2011, 09:57 PM

Looks fun! I wanna go on a track soon, but there aren't really anywhere around where I live because of a bunch of liability issues apparently

pjed · November 2nd, 2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jono

That is a nice lookin' cafe racer!

Totally agree...that's a Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE ridden by a very cool guy named Shun. He let me do a couple laps on it at MPH in Hastings, Nebraska. I think easily the sweetest looking bike and very fun to ride.

csmith12 · November 2nd, 2011, 05:51 AM

Love the pics!

Try the track/test the track sessions are a great way to see and ride a track for the first time. Less gear & bike requirements and sometimes they will let you run in the "novice" group if your geared up for it.

And the prices.... During last track day, they had a $35 per day "test the track" group of 2. So they let em run in novice. Great bang for their buck and they did just fine. I want $35 track days!

Great looking form pjed! And are you off the line in the second pic? Looks like your gunna have to really flick hard and fast to make that corner.

pjed · November 2nd, 2011, 06:03 AM

Hey Chris, totally off line in the second pic...lol. These were very slow parade laps and the track was very dirty in spots from the flood. On an actual track day on my 600, I try to skim my puck on the inside stripes.

csmith12 · November 2nd, 2011, 06:32 AM

Sorry, I have only seen 1 test the track group and a slow parade lap was at 55-65mph on a clean track.

Still cool though.

November 2nd, 2011, 05:51 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Love the pics! Try the track/test the track sessions are a great way to see and ride a track for the first time. Less gear & bike requirements and sometimes they will let you run in the "novice" group if your geared up for it. And the prices.... During last track day, they had a $35 per day "test the track" group of 2. So they let em run in novice. Great bang for their buck and they did just fine. I want $35 track days! Great looking form pjed! And are you off the line in the second pic? Looks like your gunna have to really flick hard and fast to make that corner. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 2nd, 2011, 06:32 AM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Sorry, I have only seen 1 test the track group and a slow parade lap was at 55-65mph on a clean track. Still cool though. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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November 1st, 2011, 06:43 PM	#3
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	These were parade laps...very slow. The rider in front of me is leading the group of street riders.

November 1st, 2011, 06:44 PM	#4
DerTeufel ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Wildomar Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2009 KTM 690 SMC, 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (track bike) Posts: 172	Ah ok

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Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	That is a nice lookin' cafe racer!

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Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Looks fun! I wanna go on a track soon, but there aren't really anywhere around where I live because of a bunch of liability issues apparently

November 2nd, 2011, 06:03 AM	#9
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Hey Chris, totally off line in the second pic...lol. These were very slow parade laps and the track was very dirty in spots from the flood. On an actual track day on my 600, I try to skim my puck on the inside stripes.