OFFICIAL So. Cal Noobie Track Day #2 - September 20th

[Trailerboy531]

So.... I'm just gonna copy/paste most of the first post from the other official noobie day thread because I'm a lazy ass

So we're just over a month away from the date of the noobie track day. This thread is where we will communicate with each other to work out any gear that's needed, transport, as well as all of the other costs associated with going to the track. As I stated before...

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST BEFORE COMMENTING

Firstly let me establish this so that there is no confusion. Noobie track day is Friday, September 20th at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

Here's a link to it on google maps: https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...ed=0CHMQ_BIwAA

It's 180 miles, approximately a 3 hour drive from Los Angeles.

We will be going to the track with the track organization Trackdaz (www.trackdaz.com) Make sure when signing up, WHICH YOU NEED TO DO RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IT'S SELLING OUT WAY FASTER THAN USUAL, that you have selected to sign up for Friday, September 20th in GROUP C. I mentioned in the other thread that I was able to secure a $20 discount from Dustin at Trackdaz for participants in the noobie day... well, here it is!

The discount code for noobie track day is:

max250BROS

keep in mind that it's case sensitive and sign your butts up!

The idea of the noobie track day is to have some more experienced riders go out with you in C group and help you with your lines, by watching one another and sharing pointers. We can also help you with body position, video tape you as you ride, and do whatever else you need to become a better track rider and therefore a better rider over all.

Things to bring....
1) Gear. Gear means either a 1-piece leather suit or a 2-piece suit that zips together with a 360 degree zipper.
Full length boots. That means race style boots like the Alpinestars SP-5s, SIDI ST, Dainese Torque Pro, etc. Don't show up in your sneakers!
Gauntlet style gloves. These are gloves that don't stop at your wrist but continue down a few inches on your forearm.
A full face helmet. If you don't have this...slap yourself. I suggest bringing BOTH your clear and dark tinted visors.
HIGHLY ADVISED Get yourself a back protector. One that will go down to the base of your spine and fits in to your suit. Not everybody has one but safety should always be your number one priority and these can play a huge role. Check out sportbiketrackgear.com for back protector options. I like Knox or Dainese protectors.

2) Tires. If you have newish ones already then sweet! If yours are pretty worn or you ever have a moment thinking maybe these wont be safe.... Well I suggest new ones. The tires that I use that I am deeply in love with are the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires with a 140 rear. They're super sticky and are great for the track but I wouldn't expect much more than 4-5,000 miles on them. Alternatively I did my first 5 track days on Bridgestone BT-016 and they worked great for me and gave me lots of life. the Bridgestone BT-03rs are also popular choices for a sticky tire.

3) Underarmor (Compression clothing). You will sweat and if you don't know already suits are a b*tch and a half to get off on their own. If you have some kind of moisture wicking long sleeve and long pant under armor (or champion brand from Target, Alpinestars, whatever) they will do you a lot of good. I highly suggest these.

4) Clothes. You wont be wearing your suit the whole time - so bring a change of clothes that you can be comfortable in. You will have 40 minutes between sessions on the track and some people like to completely take their suit off. Others like to unzip it and let the top hang at their waist.

5) Gas. Just show up with a full tank and you'll be good all day.

6) Water and food. Bring yourself some snack food! It gets exhausting out there and you need the energy so having water (or gatorade) and something to munch on is a great idea. Granola bars..sandwhich meats...whichever you like. Think about how long you'll be out there and bring enough food to cover yourself.

Here's the hard part...
7) TRANSPORT. If you have a truck, we love you and hope that you can carry two bikes. EVERYONE COMING OUT SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN TIE DOWNS TO SECURE THEIR BIKE. Cycle gear has them, they're cheap. I've found that a handlebar harness goes a long way in helping to tie down a bike so have your own ties and bar harness.

8)Bike. Bring...your bike.

So.... I'll be tagging everyone that mentioned in the other thread that they are interested in going. Add your name to the list IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP WITH TRACKDAZ and are going. Please note in your post (with an asterisk * next to your name) if you need help getting your bike out to the track. We can figure out how many people need help and try to work out trucks or maybe getting a rental. If you're going with someone, split gas with them. If they're hauling your bike, offer some gas money to them. Let's all be good people here.

@sjc88 @rawbert625 @jenndiggity @Raider24 @CaptainPlatypus @menikmati @radi4fun @the_little_one @hexstylee @Darling Ninja @hanibal

For clarification, including myself and the people tagged here there are 12 people tagged here and 8 spots left in the C group... So let's try to get signed up as quickly as possible. I'm sorry that I didn't work this out better but this thing is selling out much faster than usual. When you do sign up I highly suggest having a back-up plan for transport in case you can't find a buddy, etc (like be willing to rent a truck) before you commit to the track day.

HERE'S THE LIST, ADD YOUR NAME WHEN YOU'RE SIGNED UP

1) Trailerboy531
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@Jiggles already has 2 spots purchased in C group that he is selling for $100 while @dino74 and @Nemesis have offered up suits for borrowing for the day. PM them if you need some help!

[Gurk]

Max nobody wants their video shot from a bike that's low siding.



<3

/spoil thread

[Trailerboy531]

Bike Preparation

Preparing for your first day is actually super easy. I'll detail here the short list of things that you need to do.

-Tape up your lights. It's suggested that you use painter's tape as it's easy to remove. The tape prevents the plastic from shattering in the event of a crash. I can help you with this at the track but it's suggested that you do it at home before so there's no last minute rushing. Make sure to completely cover your headlight, tail light, turn signals, and mirrors if you decide to keep them on (they're super easy to remove, just take them off!)

-Pull your fuses! Headlight, turn signals, horn, brake light.

-Remove your license plate or tape over it.

- Adjust your chain and lube and wax it!

.......that's it. SEE, SUPER EASY!

[dino74]

C group is selling out ...

A Group:23
B Group:16
C Group:8

[Trailerboy531]

I'm considering signing up for B and asking to drop to C just to make more room for our people

[alex.s]

hah sorry bro i'll be at jennings GP!

[alex.s]

Originally Posted by Gurk

Max nobody wants their video shot from a bike that's low siding.



<3

/spoil thread

ahhh hahaha. even i can appreciate the cliche "max crashes a lot" joke.

it's because he crashes so much!!!!

[the_little_one]

holy crap, am I really doing this? yikes! thanks again for organizing all this, max!

HERE'S THE LIST, ADD YOUR NAME WHEN YOU'RE SIGNED UP

1) Trailerboy531
2) the_little_one
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

[krolinked]

Max, Are the 250's racing that weekend as well?

[JBinSD]

Originally Posted by krolinked

Max, Are the 250's racing that weekend as well?

Its the first weekend for CVMA, so races all day Sat and Sun.

[Raider24]

Only 6 spots left

1) Trailerboy531
2) the_little_one
3)Raider24
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7)
8)

[CC Cowboy]

Originally Posted by alex.s

hah sorry bro i'll be at jennings GP!

When are you going to be at Jennings? Maybe I'll ride up.

Sept 20th says Novice track day, then two track days the 21st and 22nd. Now I can do a Novice track day but it would be pretty dangerous (for me). The next two days I could go but it's still so hot at Jennings in Sept.

That's a hike from dirty Cali for a track day.

[alex.s]

hah... hehehe... riiight.

still very tentative, but i think its the 21st.

and ... cali-schmally. the plane ride to japan was about 11 hours LONGER. but fortunately going to japan didn't require stopping in texas. ewwww, texas!

[Jiggles]

If you need a ticket contact me! I have 2 tickets left, $100 Each!

[sjc88]

First track day! Cant wait!!!!

1) Trailerboy531
2) the_little_one
3)Raider24
4) sjc88
5)
6)
7)
8)

[Darling Ninja]

1) Trailerboy531
2) the_little_one
3)Raider24
4) sjc88
5) Darling Ninja
6)
7)
8)

I don't have transpo to the track, so if anyone lives near Torrance and can help me out let me know!

[Trailerboy531]

Guys n gals we're down to 2 SPOTS LEFT IN C GROUP

GET SIGNED UP

[Nemesis]

Let's dew dis!

If you don't have a suit I MAYhave 3 suits available by then. All in size 38us (38-40 inch chest).

Two 1 piece suits and one 2 piece suit.

Two piece suit I definitely have...I just need to wash it. The other two...I'm hoping it will be ready by then.

Unfortunately you will have to supply your own helmets/boots/gloves.

[Jiggles]

I still have 2 c group spots, $100 each

[dino74]

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Let's dew dis!

If you don't have a suit I MAYhave 3 suits available by then. All in size 38us (38-40 inch chest).

Anyone is welcome to use my old yellow suit. Euro 52/ US 42. I'm 5'10" 180 lbs. Its all rashed so you don't have to worry about crashing it

[Trailerboy531]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I still have 2 c group spots, $100 each

By have 2 c group spots do you mean that you have 2 tickets from the ticket pack that you haven't used and can be applied here or did you already book the spots for this particular track day and are now selling them off?

[JBinSD]

I have an extra Spidi 2 pc suit as well, missing one knee puck, size US 46, if someone needs to borrow a suit. . .

[JBinSD]

And Dean I'm pretty sure meant 52/42. .. .

[dino74]

Originally Posted by JBinSD

And Dean I'm pretty sure meant 52/42. .. .

fixed

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

By have 2 c group spots do you mean that you have 2 tickets from the ticket pack that you haven't used and can be applied here or did you already book the spots for this particular track day and are now selling them off?

Yea I already booked them so I have 2 guaranteed spots. I'll sell them off on a SoCal forum if no one here wants them

[Trailerboy531]

ah gotcha. I'll pimp your info out! EVERYBODY BUY JIGGLE'S **** FIRST. IT'S CHEAPER!

[Jiggles]

My **** smells good!

[hanibal]

I'll be there. I'll be signing up for A and riding in that group for the first part of the day. Around noon, I'll talk to the staff to help with the noobies for the rest of the day. If I end up doing the racer practice, I'll spend more time with the noobs.

[hanibal]

Oh yeah, I have a couple suits for taller folks if need be. I'll have to check what size though. They fit me and I'm 6'2" 210

[tfkrocks]

**** I really want to but that would be highly irresponsible of me lol.

[Trailerboy531]

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

**** I really want to but that would be highly irresponsible of me lol.

Jiggles did it last time... And I already saw that you've been watching this thread.

When you die are you going to look back on the days that you're glad you went to work or the days that you did something crazy instead?

[Jiggles]

Be crazy Rebecca, be crazy

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

**** I really want to but that would be highly irresponsible of me lol.

I never head anyone say "I wished I would have worked more hours".

[tfkrocks]

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Jiggles did it last time... And I already saw that you've been watching this thread.

When you die are you going to look back on the days that you're glad you went to work or the days that you did something crazy instead?

You creeper

I'm worried I might not even be awake for the track day if I drive down there since I can't leave the Bay Area until Thurs evening. If it were just work I'd say **** it, but it's school and I'm already going to be missing the entire first week of classes. Skipping more classes might be bad haha.

Originally Posted by csmith12

I never head anyone say "I wished I would have worked more hours".

I definitely wish I worked less before when I started college, but I also wish I had been a better student.

[Trailerboy531]

Having done plenty of years of college......missing one more class wont kill you. Like I said before are you going to be happy that you didn't miss one more class or that you came and had fun with us?

[tfkrocks]

If I get hooked after my first track day on Aug 24 and there are still slots or Jiggles still has his passes I'll probably be much more inclined to come.

[Jiggles]

What's Aug 24th?

[tfkrocks]

Z2 at T-hill

[Jiggles]

Oh have fun! Great beginner trackday provider

[Trailerboy531]

bump. Anybody else want in on this???