Things that make you miss a track day...

Apex · July 24th, 2009, 08:26 PM

1. Lack of a truck to get your bike there
2. A sore/rash looking thing pop up on the top of your head that makes wearing a helmet almost unbearable.

So now I get to just not go to the track, losing all the cash I put on it. I couldn't even stand a simple ride to the gas station. I was outside all day today getting the bike ready for the track. Pulling fuses, changing the oil, flushed the brake fluid, chain lube, etc. I took a shower and felt a burn on my head. My wife looked at it, and her eyes got big, asking me if I hit my head. Umm no.

Now I'm stuck, my head hurts because of that thing. My wife looked it up and she said she things it is scalp ringworm. Where the heck do you get that? I don't care what it is, I'm just upset that I lost my cash for the track day and I can't even wear a helmet comfortably to the gas station...I can't imagine what a whole trackday would feel like.

kkim · July 24th, 2009, 08:45 PM

maybe just go to the track anyway w/o the bike to get a feel of the non riding part of track life? you paid for it anyway.... may as well get something out of it if you can stand the head pain.

instead of being at home and wishing you were at the track, you can be at the track and wish you were riding.

It's not much, but it's a step up from staying home and moping.

M-Oorb · July 24th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Mark i think Kelly just wants to live vicariously though you. Hes still bitter that hes got no tracks around him

What I wouldnt give for some of those roads though...

But yea like Kelly said...already paid for it. Might as well go and watch some other riders and just get the feel for the track day experience.

Apex · July 24th, 2009, 10:15 PM

I've lived around drag strips for years. I've been to the road track once, but it just feels wrong to me to go to a track day and not participate. It is like a SIN. I'd rather sit at home.

CANTFUNCTION · July 24th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Was this just a track day? Or was it a track day and school?

Apex · July 25th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Just a trackday, thank goodness.

Still lost a bit of money.

almost40 · July 25th, 2009, 08:42 AM

You cant sell it?? Dont have a Friend there in Texas that can use it??

CC Cowboy · July 25th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Don't forget to clean your helmet.

HKr1 · July 25th, 2009, 01:09 PM

Bummer!

You can look forward to another one thou. What happen to your truck???

Apex · July 25th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Bummer!

You can look forward to another one thou. What happen to your truck???

I was going to use my brother-in-law's truck. He needed it today.

wyckedflesh · July 25th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Don't forget to clean your helmet.

Then clean your helmet again.

Broom · July 27th, 2009, 08:44 AM

i dunno about your track org, but ours allows you to corner work for credit. sometimes i'll work the first half of the day then ride the second half free, or work the entire day and have a day credit to use whenever i want.

sounds like its too late now, but there are more ways to participate without riding. if you've never worked a corner i highly recommend it. it can get a bit boring, but you'll learn a lot about how the track operates and about lines and body position

Apex · July 28th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Good call. I'm actually planning on doing just that. So I figure I'll do a full day of working, then head out to the next track day for free (maybe when it is a bit cooler outside).

July 24th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Things that make you miss a track day... 1. Lack of a truck to get your bike there 2. A sore/rash looking thing pop up on the top of your head that makes wearing a helmet almost unbearable. So now I get to just not go to the track, losing all the cash I put on it. I couldn't even stand a simple ride to the gas station. I was outside all day today getting the bike ready for the track. Pulling fuses, changing the oil, flushed the brake fluid, chain lube, etc. I took a shower and felt a burn on my head. My wife looked at it, and her eyes got big, asking me if I hit my head. Umm no. Now I'm stuck, my head hurts because of that thing. My wife looked it up and she said she things it is scalp ringworm. Where the heck do you get that? I don't care what it is, I'm just upset that I lost my cash for the track day and I can't even wear a helmet comfortably to the gas station...I can't imagine what a whole trackday would feel like. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 24th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#4
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I've lived around drag strips for years. I've been to the road track once, but it just feels wrong to me to go to a track day and not participate. It is like a SIN. I'd rather sit at home. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 25th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#6
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Just a trackday, thank goodness. Still lost a bit of money. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 25th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#7
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	You cant sell it?? Dont have a Friend there in Texas that can use it?? __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

July 25th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Don't forget to clean your helmet. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 24th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	maybe just go to the track anyway w/o the bike to get a feel of the non riding part of track life? you paid for it anyway.... may as well get something out of it if you can stand the head pain. instead of being at home and wishing you were at the track, you can be at the track and wish you were riding. It's not much, but it's a step up from staying home and moping.

July 24th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#3
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Mark i think Kelly just wants to live vicariously though you. Hes still bitter that hes got no tracks around him What I wouldnt give for some of those roads though... But yea like Kelly said...already paid for it. Might as well go and watch some other riders and just get the feel for the track day experience.

July 24th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#5
CANTFUNCTION ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250(red) Posts: 193	Was this just a track day? Or was it a track day and school?

July 25th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#9
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Bummer! You can look forward to another one thou. What happen to your truck???

July 27th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#12
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i dunno about your track org, but ours allows you to corner work for credit. sometimes i'll work the first half of the day then ride the second half free, or work the entire day and have a day credit to use whenever i want. sounds like its too late now, but there are more ways to participate without riding. if you've never worked a corner i highly recommend it. it can get a bit boring, but you'll learn a lot about how the track operates and about lines and body position __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

July 28th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#13
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Good call. I'm actually planning on doing just that. So I figure I'll do a full day of working, then head out to the next track day for free (maybe when it is a bit cooler outside). __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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