Is there an organization that does amateur motorcycle racing and track days (like HPDE)? I looked at AMA and they didn't have much.
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Feb. 23, 2010 9:41 p.m. 96DXCivic HalfDork
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Feb. 23, 2010 10:14 p.m. modernbeat HalfDork
Around Texas, Ride Smart does bike track days.
Gratuitous bike pic to follow...
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Feb. 23, 2010 11:00 p.m. Mental SuperDork
The AMA supports that through a network of smaller organizations. I would venture that WERA is the closest to you.
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Feb. 24, 2010 8:31 a.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork
Hallett has bike HPDE's.
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Feb. 24, 2010 8:32 a.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
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Feb. 24, 2010 8:50 a.m. dyintorace Dork
There is a road course in northernmost Florida that only does motorcycle events. http://www.jenningsgp.com/
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Feb. 24, 2010 9:21 a.m. pilotbraden New Reader
Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology has a comprehensive list of organizations. www.roadracingworld.com
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Feb. 24, 2010 9:44 a.m. Grtechguy SuperDork
I haven't done it, but grattan racetrack has events quite often.
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Feb. 24, 2010 4:14 p.m. Rusnak_322 Reader
I used to instruct at Sportbike Tracktime - www.sportbiketracktime.biz
They have a novice "school" that would be the best place to start. They used to rent gear and bikes, not sure if they still do.
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Feb. 24, 2010 4:17 p.m. ReverendDexter Dork
Where are you located? I know Thunderhill does more bike days than car days (like 2-3 bike events EVERY week).
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Feb. 24, 2010 5:09 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
I have seen track days at Beaver Run in PA.
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Feb. 24, 2010 7:07 p.m. wbjones HalfDork
I know that there are lots of track days for bikes at VIR ... just don't know is the host...
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Feb. 24, 2010 8:26 p.m. EvanB HalfDork
This thread has got me wanting to do track days on my SV this summer. Now I just need to get some real gear (i have gear but not a full suit and boots).
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Feb. 24, 2010 8:33 p.m. 96DXCivic HalfDork
I am in Northern Alabama or Southern Kentucky. I haven't got a motorbike yet. I was just wondering.
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Feb. 24, 2010 9:50 p.m. Rusnak_322 Reader
Evan (and original poster) - check out the link to Sportbike Tracktime. I looked, they do still rent full leather suits. Mid Ohio is so close, you really have to give it a shot. I instructed with the novice class there and at other tracks with SBTT and they are the best place to get your feet wet with track riding.
There is also a new track in KY that I have not been to yet. If in Alabama - you have lots of choices - Barber being the #1 by far.
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Feb. 24, 2010 10:32 p.m. EvanB HalfDork
They rent full leather suits? Hmmm I guess there is really no excuse for me not to get out there then. I used to be about 20 minutes from mid ohio but now it's about 40, still very close. Hopefully I can book some days this spring and summer.
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Feb. 25, 2010 3:20 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
96DXCivic wrote:
I am in Northern Alabama or Southern Kentucky. I haven't got a motorbike yet. I was just wondering.
We did a private test day years ago south and east (IIRC) of the Talledega Super Speedway on a track that seemed to be primarily suited for bikes. I forget the name of it...
Someone will help me out, I'm sure.
Clem
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Feb. 25, 2010 3:31 p.m. Rusnak_322 Reader
Talladega Gran Prix Raceway
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Feb. 25, 2010 3:45 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
Bingo...thanks!
