School Me On Track Days

Looni2ns · 02-15-2010, 02:02 PM

We've had some folks ride in for track days, but most are veterans or know other folks that they're meeting up with at the track. You're best bet is to post up on your local boards to see if anyone is going to the track day, and offer to split costs for gas, food, drinks, hotel (if needed), etc. in exchange for hauling you, the bike and your gear to and from the track.

You'll have someone to share the excitement of the day, lap times, etc., and you both have backup in case someone wads up their bike and needs help getting home. You make new friends, and get hooked on track days. Sounds like a good adventure. :-)

derf · 02-15-2010, 02:10 PM

If you can scrounge together the $$$, you can pick up a used trailer for $2-300, and a trailer hitch for almost any car for less than $100. Its a worthwhile investment.

jtemple · 02-15-2010, 02:12 PM

My step-dad has a trailer that I can borrow. I'd just have to either use his truck, or get a hitch installed on my Santa Fe. Either option is doable. I'm also going to check with some local riders about maybe just bumming a ride. I'm sure they do some group trackdays once in a while.

derf · 02-15-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

My step-dad has a trailer that I can borrow. I'd just have to either use his truck, or get a hitch installed on my Santa Fe. Either option is doable. I'm also going to check with some local riders about maybe just bumming a ride. I'm sure they do some group trackdays once in a while.

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-fe-hitch.html

if you have a santa fe then invest the $150 in a trailer hitch, it will be a worthwhile investment

jtemple · 02-15-2010, 02:18 PM

There's a local place that does hitches pretty cheaply, and they do good work.

tommymac · 02-15-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-fe-hitch.html

if you have a santa fe then invest the $150 in a trailer hitch, it will be a worthwhile investment

been using karens santa fe to haul my stufto the track for a few yrs now. A bit underpowered but it gets the job done.

02-15-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	We've had some folks ride in for track days, but most are veterans or know other folks that they're meeting up with at the track. You're best bet is to post up on your local boards to see if anyone is going to the track day, and offer to split costs for gas, food, drinks, hotel (if needed), etc. in exchange for hauling you, the bike and your gear to and from the track. You'll have someone to share the excitement of the day, lap times, etc., and you both have backup in case someone wads up their bike and needs help getting home. You make new friends, and get hooked on track days. Sounds like a good adventure. :-) __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

02-15-2010, 02:10 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	If you can scrounge together the $$$, you can pick up a used trailer for $2-300, and a trailer hitch for almost any car for less than $100. Its a worthwhile investment. __________________

02-15-2010, 02:12 PM	#3
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	My step-dad has a trailer that I can borrow. I'd just have to either use his truck, or get a hitch installed on my Santa Fe. Either option is doable. I'm also going to check with some local riders about maybe just bumming a ride. I'm sure they do some group trackdays once in a while.

02-15-2010, 02:18 PM	#5
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	There's a local place that does hitches pretty cheaply, and they do good work.