Supermoto on kart track

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  1. F4I Doug

    F4I Doug n00b

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    Hi all, anyone ever put a supermoto on the kart track at road america or another kart track in the midwest? I am curious about your experience. I currently have a drz400sm that is geared, so i think it would be WAY too slow to use on a full course during a regular track day (although i have seen some instructors do it in the past). I have ridden a 600 in the intermediate group on a number of occasions and even that felt too slow at times for the pace that most "I" groups run at.

    As an alternate, i am considering doing novice with the drz, but the morning session drills are somewhat of a deterrent.

    Ps. Winter sucks, bring on spring/summer already
     
  2. E-Van

    E-Van What's an apex?

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    Have you looked into USAIR in Shawano? I just built up a minimoto kx65 to ride there but people ride full size supermotos there too.
     
  3. F4I Doug

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    Hmmm, i havent but that looks like a blast. I might have to give that a go this summer! Do you know of any others closer to chicago?
     
  4. G2G

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    Yep I go about 15 times a year to Road America cart track. Racing and trackdays., Your DRZ would be perfect. I will try to post the schedule for Road America trackdays for 2019 once it comes out. this is a trackday i brought both my bikes to do a shake down at the beginning of the end of the year last year. 39685726_10156508730286877_5934154080053100544_n.jpg
     
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  5. G2G

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    also where are you located?
     
  6. F4I Doug

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    West suburbs of chicago
     
  7. TLR67

    TLR67 Cheers!
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    We consumed Many Truck Loads of Beer and other liquids on that hill in the background over the years..... Always enjoyed watching the Tards during the MotoAmerica Races from there...
     
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  8. G2G

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    if you are on facebook get on Chicago SM. I am from Oak Lawn but now live in the North suburbs.
     
  9. F4I Doug

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    Haha, unfortunately i am one of the last people on earth without FB. But it looks like a public page, so i will keep my eyes out.

    I did see a post on there about pritzker's plan to decriminalize wheelies. Is that actually legit? Have to say i didnt even know the original law (criminalizing it) was in place. Good thing our lawmakers have been focused on the important issues.


    Anyway, this is all good info. I am going to have to start getting the bike setup for track riding.
     

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