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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Default Trackdays in Norcal??

where can i get some info for trackdays in northern california? im interested in doing a trackdays. also, experiences and insight wil help.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Take a look at this. http://www.biketweakers.com/tr....html This is for 2006, but if you see a track you like. Click on the organization to the right and it should take you to their website, then you can look at their schedule.

Norcal should be
Infineon
Thill
Laguna
Maybe Buttonwillow.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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For a first timer, I'd recommend going to Zoom Zoom Trackdays or Keigwins @ The Track. They both have good novice schools.

http://www.zoomzoomtrackdays.com
http://www.keigwin.com


Another provider in Norcal:
http://www.pacifictracktime.com
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Default Re: Trackdays in Norcal?? (backlash)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by backlash &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Take a look at this. http://www.biketweakers.com/tr....html This is for 2006, but if you see a track you like. Click on the organization to the right and it should take you to their website, then you can look at their schedule.

Norcal should be
Infineon
Thill
Laguna
Maybe Buttonwillow.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There IS a 2007 calendar...

http://www.biketweakers.com/tr....html


IMO, there's no point in riding at Laguna, Infineon, or any of the AMA/nicer tracks. Thunderill and Buttonwiller are just fine. Heck, even Reno Fernley would suffice for your first few trackdays. My take on it is, you would be too busy getting used to track riding to enjoy the actual track layout.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There IS a 2007 calendar...

http://www.biketweakers.com/tr....html


IMO, there's no point in riding at Laguna, Infineon, or any of the AMA/nicer tracks. Thunderill and Buttonwiller are just fine. Heck, even Reno Fernley would suffice for your first few trackdays. My take on it is, you would be too busy getting used to track riding to enjoy the actual track layout.</TD></TR></TABLE>

very good info......................just need a set of leathers and a new front tire and im set.......
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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You'll also need to prep your bike according to the trackday provider's requirements... ie, water or water wetter in the cooling system (no antifreeze...and usually no engine ice), taped wheel weights, taped speedo, etc etc.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Thill is your best bet since theres plenty of days available and its reasonably priced but its a very highspeed track. Infineon is a great track but there are very few days available and they get booked quick. Reno Fernley is an AWESOME track. Very technical and has good run off.
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