First track day-Where to go? East coast

monjorrow · February 22nd, 2015, 05:53 PM

So I have never done a track day before, and would like to attend one this season when the weather warms up. I live in East Tn, and know of very few tracks that have track days. I am ~3.5 hours from Road Atlanta, ~4.5 hours from VIR, and ~5 hours away from Barber. Is there anything else that is relatively close to me? Which would be the better track to do my first track day on? Are there any clubs or organizations I can join to help me find tracks/track days? I have lots of questions and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

csmith12 · February 22nd, 2015, 06:03 PM

Check my sig "closest track" and post up what you decide. I have been known to show up to a track day or two to help out riders that are new to the track, including many ninjette members, if even just for a friend in the paddock. You can come north just a bit and too. Mid-Ohio is a bit of a longer drive, but will be totally worth it and I am a coach there.

Oh... and more thing. Feel free to ask us any questions you have.

monjorrow · February 22nd, 2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Check my sig "closest track" and post up what you decide. I have been known to show up to a track day or two to help out riders that are new to the track, including many ninjette members, if even just for a friend in the paddock. You can come north just a bit and too. Mid-Ohio is a bit of a longer drive, but will be totally worth it and I am a coach there.

Oh... and more thing. Feel free to ask us any questions you have.

That's great, exactly what I was looking for! I don't mind to drive to get to a good track, as I plan on making it a long weekend anyways. I've still got to get the bike running a little better(carb clean/valve adjustment) and get my gear(only have textile road gear).
Having someone there to help me out would be great. I wouldn't even mind doing a riding school of some sort if I could find one.

csmith12 · February 22nd, 2015, 06:36 PM

I have also been known to loan gear to new riders and they don't call it the "Mid Ohio School" for nothing.

$0 extra charge. They will feed ya lunch too, the only problem is... their track days are on weekdays, not the weekends.

monjorrow · February 22nd, 2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I have also been known to loan gear to new riders and they don't call it the "Mid Ohio School" for nothing.

$0 extra charge.

Just noticed that too

. I'll definitely be looking into the school too

JohnnyBravo · February 22nd, 2015, 07:10 PM

hmmmm my work here is done

algs26 · February 22nd, 2015, 11:15 PM

There's also the Cali superbike school and Class. Yamaha champions looks like it's only NJ and AZ.

http://www.superbikeschool.com/schedule/
http://www.classrides.com/_calendar/calendar.html
https://ridelikeachampion.com

I know CSS will provide bike and gear (and food) with the 2 day school. Not sure about the others.

AwDang · February 23rd, 2015, 07:09 AM

go here
https://www.facebook.com/pages/X-ACT...4923741?ref=mf

cbinker · February 23rd, 2015, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Check my sig "closest track" and post up what you decide. I have been known to show up to a track day or two to help out riders that are new to the track, including many ninjette members, if even just for a friend in the paddock. You can come north just a bit and too. Mid-Ohio is a bit of a longer drive, but will be totally worth it and I am a coach there.

Oh... and more thing. Feel free to ask us any questions you have.

There are two tracks in Phoenix that you don't have listed.

csmith12 · February 23rd, 2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

There are two tracks in Phoenix that you don't have listed.

Thanks! Please hit me with the links please and I will add em up.

cbinker · February 23rd, 2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Thanks! Please hit me with the links please and I will add em up.

Wild Horse Motorsports Park formerly Firebird
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wi...28bb71c6ee3dea

Arizona Motorsports Park
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ar...642f3c6064e3db

csmith12 · February 23rd, 2015, 08:10 AM

Thanks Chris!!!!

Updated map is up to 73 tracks and still growing! I believe we are getting a few more on the east coast sometime this year and into next.

Soooo many tracks, sooooo little time.

monjorrow · February 24th, 2015, 07:09 AM

Bought a 2 piece suit last night

One step closer to my first track experience

February 22nd, 2015, 05:53 PM	#1
monjorrow ninjette.org member Name: monjorrow Location: East Tennessee Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Versys, 2000 Ninja 250 Posts: 33	First track day-Where to go? East coast So I have never done a track day before, and would like to attend one this season when the weather warms up. I live in East Tn, and know of very few tracks that have track days. I am ~3.5 hours from Road Atlanta, ~4.5 hours from VIR, and ~5 hours away from Barber. Is there anything else that is relatively close to me? Which would be the better track to do my first track day on? Are there any clubs or organizations I can join to help me find tracks/track days? I have lots of questions and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

February 22nd, 2015, 06:03 PM	#2
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	Check my sig "closest track" and post up what you decide. I have been known to show up to a track day or two to help out riders that are new to the track, including many ninjette members, if even just for a friend in the paddock. You can come north just a bit and too. Mid-Ohio is a bit of a longer drive, but will be totally worth it and I am a coach there. Oh... and more thing. Feel free to ask us any questions you have. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 22nd, 2015, 06:36 PM	#4
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	I have also been known to loan gear to new riders and they don't call it the "Mid Ohio School" for nothing. $0 extra charge. They will feed ya lunch too, the only problem is... their track days are on weekdays, not the weekends. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 22nd, 2015, 07:10 PM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	hmmmm my work here is done __________________________________________________

February 23rd, 2015, 08:10 AM	#12
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	Thanks Chris!!!! Updated map is up to 73 tracks and still growing! I believe we are getting a few more on the east coast sometime this year and into next. Soooo many tracks, sooooo little time. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 22nd, 2015, 11:15 PM	#7
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	There's also the Cali superbike school and Class. Yamaha champions looks like it's only NJ and AZ. http://www.superbikeschool.com/schedule/ http://www.classrides.com/_calendar/calendar.html https://ridelikeachampion.com I know CSS will provide bike and gear (and food) with the 2 day school. Not sure about the others.

February 23rd, 2015, 07:09 AM	#8
AwDang ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: SW VA Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 286, 296, 599, 799 Posts: 436	go here https://www.facebook.com/pages/X-ACT...4923741?ref=mf

February 24th, 2015, 07:09 AM	#13
monjorrow ninjette.org member Name: monjorrow Location: East Tennessee Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Versys, 2000 Ninja 250 Posts: 33	Bought a 2 piece suit last night One step closer to my first track experience

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