- What is a track day?
- Why are track days so expensive?
- How does the price of TrackAddix events compare
to other track day providers?
- I'm interested in attending track days, how
do I get started?
- Do you offer any training programs?
- How is a track day formatted?
- What is a "No Session"
track day?
- What are the advantages of a No
Session track day?
- Who can attend a "No
Session" track day?
- Isn't it dangerous to mix slower riders with
faster ones during a "No Session"
track day?
- Do you charge a gate fee for spectators to
attend?
- Are there food concessions available?
- What services are available at your events?
- Do you have safety workers?
- What is the Rider Track Walk all about?
- What is the MotoMania Club all about?
- How will I know when an event is sold out?
- Do you charge extra if I want to bring more
than one bike?
- Can I ride in more than one session?
- Do you offer any kind of refund if the weather
is bad?
- What is your refund policy?
- Do you have a tech inspection and what are
your tech requirements?
- Will a crash end my day?
- Speaking of crashing, how long will it be
before I get picked up if I do go off the track?
- What is a track day?
A track day is a fun and rewarding experience that provides a much safer alternative to riding fast on the street. Track days are professionally organized events where you
can ride your motorcycle in a controlled environment on a
closed course without the hazards incumbent to riding on the
street. Track days are open to street riders and do not require
a racing license. There are "No Cops, No Tickets, No
Speed LimitsTM". As your skills improve,
you will be able to experience the full performance capabilities
your sportbike was designed to deliver.
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- Why are track days so expensive?
The cost of hosting a track day far exceeds the cost of just renting
the track. For example: The expense of insurance, ambulance, corner workers,
security, instructors, travel, and other staff
all must be provided for. Beware of "cheap" track days organized by private individuals! They are able to offer such a cheap price because they are skimping on safety items.
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- How does the price of TrackAddix
events compare to other track day providers?
Actually if you will do a little research into other track
organizations like ours, you will find that our events are
priced very competitively. In some cases we are less expensive.
In fact, we have many ways for you to lower your overall track
day costs for the season. Our "No Session"
track days are especially a bargain when you consider that
other organizations charge the same fee for a 3 session format.
All TrackAddix events include safety staff!
There are bargain track day events out there, but many of
them do NOT pay to have an ambulance present at the track,
and many of them do NOT hire corner workers. Riding sportbikes
at speed is a risky business! TrackAddix ALWAYS has at least
one ambulance present, and we always have corner workers to
monitor the track throughout the day and provide assistance
if someone crashes. As the old adage goes, "you get what
you pay for".
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- I'm interested in attending track
days, how do I get started?
You first must obtain the proper riding gear and meet the
technical requirements of the organization hosting the track
day. Please review our list of basic
requirements that must be met in order to attend a TrackAddix
track day. Don't be intimidated by these requirements!
The training program is usually just one day and you will
learn many valuable things that will improve your riding skills.
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- Do you offer any training programs?
Yes! Please visit our School
of Speed for more information.
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- How is a track day formatted?
There are several formats for track days. Some events involve
splitting riders into 2 or 3 separate groups, called "Sessions".
Riders are grouped according to their experience level and
each group alternates sessions on the track.
Here at TrackAddix we also offer a unique "No
Session" format at some of our events. Please read
the next few FAQ's for more information on our "No
Session" format.
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- What is a "No
Session" track day?
During a "No Session" track day
you have the freedom to get on and off the track when you
want, as often as you want. The total number of riders is
limited so that there is only one group and "No
Sessions". Because riders take breaks at different
times, there only tends to be a fraction of the total number
of riders on the track at any given time. This provides plenty
of passing room and open track without being bogged down in
a crowd all the time. You decide how much track time you get.
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- What are the advantages of a "No
Session" track day?
- More track time for your money.
- Freedom to enter and exit the track when you want to.
- Excellent for working on your bike setup.
- Get to ride with your friends even if they are more
or less experienced than you are.
- Not locked into riding in a certain group at a certain
time.
- No lost session when there is a crash.
- The day is much more relaxed than a sessions day.
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- Who can attend a "No
Session" track day?
PREVIOUS TRACK TIME IS REQUIRED to attend our "No
Session"events. Because of the freedoms associated
with a "No Session" track day,
we do require you to have previous track experience. To ensure
the safety of everyone it is vital that you have a basic knowledge
of the dynamics of riding on a race track vs riding on the
street. This doesn't mean that you have to be a licensed racer
or the fastest guy in town. If you have attended several track
days or have completed a track school, we will accept you
at our events. If you have any questions or concerns about
your qualifications please contact
us.
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- Isn't it dangerous to mix slower
riders with faster ones during a "No
Session" track day?
This is a concern that has been voiced by riders who have
never participated in a "No Session"
track day before. Only having one group and "No
Sessions" does mean that riders of all abilities are
mixed together on the track at the same time. You may perceive
this to be a safety problem. However, this really is a misconception.
First of all, this is not a race day and no one should be
riding at 100% of their limits. Secondly, even at a "sessions"
track day where you are placed in a group of similarly experienced
riders, there are always riders that are faster or slower
than you are within your group. And thirdly, many racing organizations mix both
expert and novice racers on the track during a race at the
same time.
A "No Session" track day is really
no different. In fact, with a smaller number of riders on
the track at any one time there is plenty of room to pass
a slower rider. If you do come up on someone who is significantly
slower than you are, just back off the throttle a bit, make
a safe, clean, and courteous pass, and go about your business.
Believe me, you are going to get plenty of track time and
you will have the whole day to work on that corner.
See what other riders think by reading their comments in the
Testimonials section
of our web site.
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- Do you charge a gate fee for
spectators to attend?
TrackAddix does NOT charge a gate fee for your family and
friends to accompany you to an event. However, in some cases
the track itself may charge an admission fee. We have no control
over this.
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- Are there food concessions available?
Yes! All of our events will have food concessions available
for most of the day.
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- What services are available
at your events?
Please see our Track Side
Services page for more information.
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- Do you have safety workers?
Yes! All TrackAddix events have an ambulance standing by on
site and Corner Workers stationed around the track.
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- What is the Rider Track Walk
all about?
During the lunch break, while the track is closed, we offer
riders the opportunity to get a slower view of the track by
taking them out to walk around some of the more challenging
corners. Riders find it very beneficial and educational to
get this close up view of the track surface and discuss lines,
breaking points, and riding techniques with other riders.
Sometimes we will have a TrackAddix rider turning laps to
help show you the proper lines on the race track. Family and
friends are welcome to come along.
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- What is the MotoMania Club
all about?
Click here to learn more. MotoMania Club.
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- How will I know when an event
is sold out?
We will post a message on the web site when all the slots
are filled and give you an opportunity to be entered onto
a waiting list. If you don't see a "Sold Out" message,
there are still slots available, so go ahead and sign up.
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- Do you charge extra if I want
to bring more than one bike?
No, our admission fees are per person not per bike. If one
person wants to ride more than one bike, they will only pay
one admission fee. If two people want to share the same bike,
each person will have to pay an admission fee.
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- Can I ride in more than one
session?
Not unless you pay for 2 track days!
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- Do you offer any kind of refund
if the weather is bad?
No! We wish we had a crystal ball to forecast the weather.
We don't like to ride in the rain either, but unfortunately
we still have to pay for the track even if the weather is
bad and that means we can't offer any refunds. Weather is
just one of those things that we all have to take our chances
on. Riding while soaking wet is no fun, however riding in
the rain does present you with the opportunity to work on
the smoothness and throttle control that are so important
to your riding skills.
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- What is your refund policy?
Click here to read our Refund
Policy.
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- Do you have a tech inspection
and what are your tech requirements?
Click here to read our
Tech
Requirements.
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- Will a crash end my day?
Only if your bike is not track worthy. Unlike some other track
day providers, we don't end your day just because you had
an off track excursion. You are free to make repairs on your
bike and get back on the track.
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- Speaking of crashing, how long
will it be before I get picked up if I do go off the track?
Some of our competitors will only do a few crash pickups a
day, leaving riders stranded out on the track for hours. That
is absolutely unacceptable to us! We want to get you picked
up and back to your pit as quickly as possible so you can
start repairing your bike and salvage the rest of your track
day.
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