Tony's Track day Aug. 3 at NHIS

[Ulynut]

Cool video!! I'm glad you had a good time, and got the bike back in one piece.

[epconde]

Cool video!! I'm glad you had a good time, and got the bike back in one piece.

It was a great time. It would not been much fun if the bike came back in pieces.  

[Metal Cutter]

The bringing the bike back in pieces is not on the agenda here either.
I put off gettting this bike for 3 years. I better take care of it.

I am getting pretty anxious for this now. Just getting my shit together for it is proving to be fun too.

[ctbandit]

Hey Ed I met you in the garage during that track day. I was the guy on the naked bandit, although there were two, I was the one nearest you haha.  Glad you had fun out there! Nothing like ripping around the track, and you definitely get a clear picture of "it's the rider, not the bike"

I actually made a video from the day before (no rain   )




Coming down to NJ in sept??

[epconde]

Hey Ed I met you in the garage during that track day. I was the guy on the naked bandit, although there were two, I was the one nearest you haha.  Glad you had fun out there! Nothing like ripping around the track, and you definitely get a clear picture of "it's the rider, not the bike"

I actually made a video from the day before (no rain   )

Coming down to NJ in sept??

Nice video. I remember you. You seem like a nice guy.

I would love to try it on a dry day. I can see where it can become addictive.  

I can't make September. How is the NJ track?

[KenC]

Here is a video of the NJ Thunderbolt track. Scroll to the bottom:
http://www.tonystrackdays.com/category/3385&cfid=648392&cftoken=39173570/new-jersey-motorsports-park.htm

BTW, I was interviewed by yourbikelife.com yesterday about track days. Take a listen http://www.yourbikelife.com/audio/by/title/ybl090730_condon

[epconde]

Nice video and interview. The NJ track looks nice. How do you compare it to NH?

Here is a video of the NJ Thunderbolt track. Scroll to the bottom:
http://www.tonystrackdays.com/category/3385&cfid=648392&cftoken=39173570/new-jersey-motorsports-park.htm

BTW, I was interviewed by yourbikelife.com yesterday about track days. Take a listen http://www.yourbikelife.com/audio/by/title/ybl090730_condon

[KenC]

NJ is smooth as silk and more open with faster corners. Less elevation changes also.

[ttd]

I actually think non-race bikes would like the NJ track even more.  The NH track is a bit of a workout on the bigger bikes.  The NJ track is much more flowing so you can carry more speed in and through the corners.

We have 4 more trackdays in NJ this year... and we're offering package deals.  

Check out our homepage for the details.  And remember, board members that have never ridden with us before can email me for a $25 discount code.  

[KenC]

Check out this video about how Yates manages Thunderbolt.
http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=37790

[Metal Cutter]

What do you guys use for taping your head and tail lights?

I messed around with unplugging my tail lights and the ABS light came on.

I think I'll need to unplug at the lights

[ctbandit]

for tail lights i just take the bulbs out. (assuming they're not led) painters tape on headlights, and usually just take blinkers off. Pull fuse for headlights so the tapes not melting goo all over.

[KenC]

Blue painter's tape is ok as long as you put enough on so that your brake light doesn't show. Also, painters tape comes off in the rain. Some people put painters tape on and then duct tape over that.

[ttd]

Not sure about other org's, but we only worry about your brake light.

If your headlight is plastic, no need to tape it.

We have found that brake lights are distracting to the riders behind you.... otherwise, we don't require any lights to be taped.

[Metal Cutter]

Well. I went to the MotoMarket track day on the 24th.

I had a blast. Even on the big pig it was real fun.
The weather was great if not a little warm.

 I was pleasantly surprised at how well the big girl danced. While it was no R6 it was still plenty fun.
I put a fresh set of PR2s on before we went and they did a pretty darn good job considering the weight they were dealing with.

I must say that the event was everything that I had hoped for. Paul and all the others involved did a great job and put on a great event.
Even being a virgin I felt welcome and at home.

The instructors did a great job of keeping us newbs under control and showing us the ropes.
I learned a lot of things about me and my bike doing this. I can't recommend this enough to others. Even if you only do it once you will learns so much.
It is the best money you can spend on your scooter and yourself.


I wish I had some better pics but...
I must have had my head in my ass and didn't get the camera out until the last session.
Me and blue eyes calling it a day.


Thanks to whomever here put this idea into my head. I am hooked now.  

Thanks again to Motomarket and all the others involved.

Big Friggin Fun!!!
 

[Metal Cutter]

Late mid winter update.
The sickness has worsened.
Last year I picked up a Sv650 for track duty. I managed 4 trackdays:D
This year I plan on doubling that number.

Thanks Ken and others for getting me started.
I love it

Adam

[Metal Cutter]

A year later....
I did 10 track days in 2011. I even took my daughter along and got her hooked too. This season with the help of the Tony's Track Day staff I took my skills to a new level.
For 2012 I look forward to the new challenge of racing the LRRS and Control riding for Tony's. It's my turn to give back.

Come out and join the fun!