stantheman Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 never done a track day and was wondering what you guys recommend for starting?whats the best course to start on and should I have a certain level of riding experience?just a bit worried about being wiped out by someone cause i'm slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Step 1 - Get full licenseStep 2 - Get bikeStep 3 - Do a novice track dayStep 4 - Look forward to next track dayDo a novice day with MSV or No Limits that way you'll not get mixed up with the super quick people (because some of them ride like cocking maniacs!). Honestly, it's great fun and noddy days are usually pretty light hearted.Whereabouts are you? A few of us do the odd track day and you might be able to join in with someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stantheman Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Step 1 - Get full licenseStep 2 - Get bikeStep 3 - Do a novice track dayStep 4 - Look forward to next track dayDo a novice day with MSV or No Limits that way you'll not get mixed up with the super quick people (because some of them ride like cocking maniacs!). Honestly, it's great fun and noddy days are usually pretty light hearted.Whereabouts are you? A few of us do the odd track day and you might be able to join in with someone. i'm in Dorset. so as near to there really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 i'm in Dorset. so as near to there really. This thread caught my eye I am in Hampshire and might be interested, just started riding in October.I might not be the only one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Step 1 - Get full license Mr Fro, how do I get a full licence ? I presume it's a track day licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Mr Fro, how do I get a full licence ? I presume it's a track day licenceNope, just a full bike license. If you've not got a full road license you can do an ACU test to get on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I would have thought Castle Combe is your closest track? Not many nr dorset! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Dont worry about been slow, in novice your not going to get people riding inches from your tyre or making tight overtakes because like yourself they dont have the confidence to do it.The main things havving fun.One of the best hobbies ive had.Everyones freindly (except the two guys yesterday who hardly spoke a word). Its addictive though.You need a full licence.One piece or two piece zip together leathers.boots and good gloves.Helmet, they say a gold sticker one but mine dosnt have one. I wouldnt be riding in a £800 helmet either. Petrol is onsite at most tracks. I think mallory was £1.50 a liter yesterday.Also take a roll of gaffa tape and cable ties. Gets you back on track after a off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Dont worry about been slow, in novice your not going to get people riding inches from your tyre or making tight overtakes because like yourself they dont have the confidence to do it.The main things havving fun.One of the best hobbies ive had.Everyones freindly (except the two guys yesterday who hardly spoke a word). Its addictive though.You need a full licence.One piece or two piece zip together leathers.boots and good gloves.Helmet, they say a gold sticker one but mine dosnt have one. I wouldnt be riding in a £800 helmet either. Petrol is onsite at most tracks. I think mallory was £1.50 a liter yesterday.Also take a roll of gaffa tape and cable ties. Gets you back on track after a off. How many you done now Joe?I did a novice day the other month at Cadwell in my boss's Nissan 370Z. Both of us took it in turns to drive. Was a great experience having done a couple on the bike to be able to compare. Only done two and don't know I'll be doing any more with the new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Not sure 5or 6 mabey. Did mallory yesterday and binned it. Got a head injury lol. Necks stiff today and the bikes not to bad. It was a good crash for the speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Hope you're not too badly beaten up. High side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 No mate was comming down the straight and caught two others up at the corner and passed them hard on the brakes on the inside. Tride to push the bike round but it was to fast for the tighter line. Lowslide across the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perky80 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 defo go with the 1st reply just book with either company and go in to the Novice group you will be fine but I would defo invest in good tyres if you haven't already and either rent or buy tyre warmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Someone on their first day hardly needs warmers, their not excatly hot laping from the off.Just do 3 steady laps to put some heat into the tyre before giving 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perky80 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 it don't matter first time or not ! it depends how the person looks at things to how he approaches the day itself , I had tyre warmers on my very first trackday , its good practice, its not exactly a disadvantage is it lol it could be cold for a start, aint always warm so I disagree, and 3 laps warming the tyres up when they could be just warm lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 tyre warmers also do more than just heat the tyres up for the track they keep the heat in the tyres and stops them going off so quick so you get more life out of the tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perky80 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 yes keeps them consistently warm to keep the heat cycles down to a min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yer i know that but theres no point in someone buying them for their first day.They might get out there and hate it.And they will need a rats tail plug/splitter and genny if theres no power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perky80 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 that's why you hire them first time round and not buy them. Dony , Silverstone , Brands and Snetterton all have electric points so will be fine really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yer i know that but theres no point in someone buying them for their first day.They might get out there and hate it.And they will need a rats tail plug/splitter and genny if theres no power.Got to agree with you bud. For a first time out I wouldn't bother - all the pissing about trying to squeeze a spot in the garages.Just get out and enjoy the day then scurry off and be first in line at lunch while others dick about with tyre warmers, paddock stands and all the rest of that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perky80 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Everyone has there own view I guess but in my eyes tyres and warmers are the most important things fast or not ,1st time or 10th time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Probaly the best track related thing you can buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golach808 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I did my first track day on road bike and binned it. Not much damage to it though and carried on for rest of day. Decided I wanted more days and bought bike and kit to go with it (tyre warmers amongst kit). Second track day I was asked by a girl that was in the garage next to me why I was still in the novice group. I'm so glad I have them as I can go out and have a full session knowing that I can give it some (or as much as I dare) from the very start. I like tyre warmers but I don't think I would have bought them for my first day (now I would have) maybe hiring them would be an idea to see benefits and then buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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