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I have a trackday coming up in the near furture, still an L Plater, so I won't be going buts out there racing.

Any tips for a first timer ?

Mr Sparkle wrote:I have a trackday coming up in the near furture, still an L Plater, so I won't be going buts out there racing.

Any tips for a first timer ?

hi mate
the SEARCH function is very useful here
as this topic has been well covered before

for example-
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11261

and
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7697


hth

ride within your limits, take your time.

oh and search b4 hand

In the beginner group they do not allow overtaking on the inside of corners, people have to go round the outside. So hold a reasonable corner line and enjoy yourself

Nerves are natural, even most experienced guys (and girls) get a bit nervous just before going out on track. Don't be pressured to go quicker than you're comfortable with, there's no prizes for being fastest. Take your time the night before getting everything ready and organised so you're relaxed in the morning, not rushing. Stay hydrated on the day.
Most importantly..........

HAVE FUN

hope you don't have the restricted model... they go much slower...

as punisher said - prepare in advance.
you dont wanna be rushing around on the morning looking for things.
if possible take a seat and a change of clothes so that you can get out of your leathers between sessions. it makes it much more comfortable - especially at this time of year.
Drink heaps of water and powerade on the day cause you are gonna sweat like a pretty boy in prison

use your first session to get familiar with the track - you will find everyone else is taking it easy during the first session as well.
then for the first lap of every session after i take it easy just to try get some heat into the tyres then i get into it after that.

you may want to let some air out of your tyres.
If you have any questions or problems while you are out at the track just ask anyone. ive never met an arsehole yet at the track - everyone seems really willing to help each other especially new people.

Its a blast and you will love it.

What track are you riding? and what date cause there might be people from here then anyway.

icebreaker wrote:hope you don't have the restricted model... they go much slower...

Yes, see how to identify a restricted model. As you can see this bike is clearly a cafe latte' racer.

Thanks for the hints...

Some top advice in this and the other threads linked up.

Should have used the search function, feel like a masisve noob

Riding Wakefield on 8th Feb, places still avail if anyone is interested

Mr Sparkle wrote:


Should have used the search function, feel like a masisve noob

Don't feel , you have found the easiest search function of all , ask Smitty . Makes it so easy

make sure you take yourself a good pit biatch.

Groggles wrote:make sure you take yourself a good pit biatch.

Are you able to get up to Wakefield for it Greg????



Mr Stompy wrote "If you have any questions or problems while you are out at the track just ask anyone. ive never met an arsehole yet at the track - everyone seems really willing to help each other especially new people."

I'll introduce myself at the next E.C. track day mate

Strika wrote:
Mr Stompy wrote "If you have any questions or problems while you are out at the track just ask anyone. ive never met an arsehole yet at the track - everyone seems really willing to help each other especially new people."

I'll introduce myself at the next E.C. track day mate

ha ha
i wont be hard to spot i will be the prick giving shit to everyone else and generally being a real arsehole

Mr Sparkle wrote: Riding Wakefield on 8th Feb, places still avail if anyone is interested

I might be interested in that one. I've got a track day at Eastern Creek on the 7th but will then be heading for Broadford on the 11th so could fit in Wakefield. Whats the deal, how much and where do I sign on?

Cheers

Doug