Canyons vs. Track : Part XXXIV

Bacchus · 02-26-2005, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scout

Wow. From potholes, to insurance, to Mormons...

Boy, what an eclectic selection when we talk about riding. hahaha

+1!

Isn't this site the best?!

Scout · 02-27-2005, 5:11 AM

Zeeman · 02-27-2005, 6:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy1600

Over here 1 year insurance bout $1500 (26yo, 98 900rr, 30%NCB). A track day at EC or PI $225. Thats just entry too, doesnt take into accout tyres, fuel etc. The smaller tracks such as Winton and Broadford run at about $150 for the day before consumables.

I can second that. I did the final cheap EC ride day, anda m seriously considering getting into BEARS racing for track days.

Apparently, $80 give you 2 practice days, plus the race day. Sounds like a bargain.

I'm split 50/50 with track and road. I love the road, the scenery, the lunch stops, and the early morning start with that chill in the air that makes your breathe look like smoke - you and the bike are the only thing on a twisty mountain road as the light starts to filter through the trees from the rising sun.. really makes you feel alive.

And then there's the track... The adrenaline that hits you as you rock up and register, hearing other peopls bikes warming up for their first sessions, seeing people frantically doing final adjustments for that first session, and then twisting the throttle and leaning into your first turn of the day, knowing that you can take you and your bike to the limit without fear of the laser gun or Mack truck... Not to mention the sound of the engine scream as you wind the wick on up the main straight..

How the heck can you pick betweenthe 2? Enjoy both when you can, I say...

Z...

Bacchus · 02-27-2005, 6:58 PM

Good write Zeeman! Sounds like the wordy sumbitch (Chain

) is starting to rub off on you though.

MrFurious · 02-27-2005, 7:06 PM

I voted "Both" even though I havent got to a track yet. No track anywhere near me. Although I do plan on going to one or a few track days this summer. But canyons and curvy roads is where all my fun is had.

tigerblade · 02-28-2005, 4:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFurious

I voted "Both" even though I havent got to a track yet. No track anywhere near me. Although I do plan on going to one or a few track days this summer. But canyons and curvy roads is where all my fun is had.

You're in southeast United States and there is no track near you? My closest track is 2 hrs away; I'm betting you have one at least that close!

MrFurious · 02-28-2005, 5:31 PM

Nope, I live in the center of AR. And there isnt a track in this state. We got drag strips and canyons though.

abtech · 02-28-2005, 6:46 PM

No, but there's Hallet in OK and about 4 tracks in TX as well as a new track in LA. A few hours ride is a small price to pay for track time.

MrFurious · 02-28-2005, 10:59 PM

Dont misunderstand, I plan on going to the track. As much as my pocket book will allow. But its not an easy trip.

Hamburgler · 03-01-2005, 12:15 AM

My closest track is 3.4 miles away so I don't get to the track often.

cbr99xx · 03-01-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamburgler

My closest track is 3.4 miles away so I don't get to the track often.

Bitch!!....

MrFurious · 03-01-2005, 3:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamburgler

My closest track is 3.4 miles away so I don't get to the track often.

Hamburgler · 03-01-2005, 12:49 PM

Actually the ironic part is a lot of the bike trackdays are during the week and my work is next to the track so mainly just get to hear the bikes as I pull into work from school.

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.

tigerblade · 03-01-2005, 1:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFurious

Dont misunderstand, I plan on going to the track. As much as my pocket book will allow. But its not an easy trip.

One thing though; since when was Arkansas in the Southeast?

MrFurious · 03-09-2005, 4:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

One thing though; since when was Arkansas in the Southeast?

I dunno', the Arkansas Razorbacks joined the SEC sometime in the 90's.

MrFurious · 03-09-2005, 4:25 AM

And speaking of tracks, looks as if I am going to one this weekend.

CBR Riding Fool · 03-11-2005, 4:38 PM

Going to Buttonwillow on Monday.

http://www.sportbikeswest.com/forum/...2bbad02c0eae46

The track layout is on the portal page here.