| Author | Message | ||
     Painkiller |
So here I am about an hour and a half or so from famous Willow Springs... Duggram thread prompted me to do some searching and I found out that Willow was much closer than I had anticipated! I am eager to take my bike to the track, and Willows site had several organizations listed for m/c owners to call for track days (WSMC, Moto Forza, etc.) I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of these, or if there was a better way of going about starting out?  | ||
| Fresnobuell |
There is a Buell sponsored Inside Pass day at Willow Springs on 11/3. Several of us will be there. No sure if there are any openings... | ||
| Unibear12r |
Pain, you want to talk to Slaughter. Your best chance to catch him is on the Southern California thread in the Stormfronts section or the circuit racing threads in the racing section. | ||
| Hwyranger |
www.fastrackriders.com. They run GREAT track days at Willow Springs, both big track and streets of willow | ||
| Funktron |
w000000t! I may have to stop by this just for sheets and geegles....so to speak. I will be in Vegas a few times over the next month...and I plan on riding out a couple times from San Diego. | ||
| Slaughter |
http://www.trackexperience.com http://www.fastrackriders.com BOTH have excellent instruction. Good info on their websites on setup and prep, gear requirements, etc. A little more budget but still a good "squid filter" is http://www.trackdaz.com - just don't expect much in the way of instruction from them. There are others with cheaper prices but they don't tend to filter the squids and they minimize the staff. The 3 I've mentioned have cornerworkers at the major corners, not just in a stand at start/finish. I've ridden with the above - know some of the staff or owners. All are good - but I'd lean toward Track Experience or Fast Track Riders for the available instruction. Keith Code, Pridmore, run on Streets of Willow with organized classes. | ||
| Slaughter |
If you CAN make it to the Inside Pass day on 11/3, it is being run by Sportbike Track Time. We've run with them over the years - although they don't regularly operate on Willow any longer, they do run a tight ship. Sunny has done a number of Femmotos with them in Vegas and Pahrump. | ||
| Slaughter |
From a posting on the WSMC BBS: *************************** Cal-Sportbike TrackXperience is bringing back the buzz to the Willow Springs 2.5 mile Big Track on Monday 10/27... After a very successful Labor day event, We are happy to have you join us for another day of fun & skill building! To help our loyal customers afford another great day at WSIR with TrackXperience, we have lowered our price for this event to $135. Anyone who signed up previously at the higher price will receive a full refund of the difference. ORIENTATION CLASS: With our comprehensive track orientation class, we should be the first choice for anyone looking to improve their skills and become precision riders! OPEN LAPPING: For experienced riders, we offer open lapping with abundant track time minus the crowds. Our staff of professional instructors are available throughout the day for one-on-one personal coaching, and they monitor all groups for safe and courteous riding. FORMAT: 3 groups, 20 minute sessions. Level 1 open lapping is for riders desiring a slower pace, or riders with little or no track experience. The school riders are included this group. Level 2 open lapping is for our intermediate riders, who have spent time at the racetrack and are more comfortable with higher speeds. Passing is allowed inside and out, with a 6 foot buffer. Level 3 open lapping is for advanced track riders. Closer passing is allowed, but it must be courteous. TRACSTAR CHALLENGE: Tracstar is a skills-based rider certification and awards program which focuses on developing both physical and mental bike control skills and safety habits. Tracstar is free and optional for any rider. AMENITIES: Chilled bottled water and Gatorade. Vendor services at this event include trackside tire service by Racer's Edge Michelin/Precepts Motorsports, photography by Caliphotography, suspension tuning by CycleMall.net, on site sports massage therapy free to our riders. Videography by Tom Davlantis! We have standby EMS and a full corner staff for your safety. PRICE: $135 for the day, and to thank our customers for another great season, we will be barbequing hamburgers and hotdogs for everyone! More information on the TrackXperience orientation classes, open lapping, one-on-one instruction, and the Tracstar Challenge Program can be found online at http://www.TrackXperience.com or by calling (800) 930-8520. Registration questions may be directed to James Hoskins @ extension 84. JOIN US AT THE TRACK - (800)930-8520 Sponsors: Sidi Boots Michelin Tires Galfer Brakes Vortex Racing Pipercross Air Filters *************************** Having ridden with TrackExperience, that $135 is an AWESOME deal and you really ought to give it some thought if there's any way you could swing it. If you have ever thought about Michelins, the Racer's Edge crew KNOW their tires - they are the trackside Michelin provider on all Willow races. Dale Kieffer is a great guy and can answer ALL your questions about Michelin for street and track. | ||
| Painkiller |
Thanks Steve! I'll be sure to check them out. -Joe |
