I am new to Sportbike Track Time ***and** I have never been to the track (Road Atlanta August 3-4)

you don't need numbers so you can just put #42 somewhere if you like. Bring visor cleaner, a towel (to wipe sweat off, it's going to be hot). Some tools wouldn't hurt. duct tape and blue tape. $5 a head and signing the waiver should be enough to get family/friends in. A folding chair is a good idea. You'll want somewhere to sit. Your bike should be good. They don't expect much in Novice.

 

Make sure you don't have glycol in the radiator. Bring tons of water (for you) Bring 5 gallons of gas and some extra oil.
Bring some tools. And don't forget the key. (seen it happen)

 

DO NOT RIDE the bike to the track. Seen others do that and then wad the bike up and then need a trailer anyways.

You can scuff the tires up on the track. Brake pads I would just head to a nearby parking lot to bed them in before leaving home. Just use the gas you normally use. Race gas usually requires rejetting or remapping depending on bike. Also some race fuels are a tick on the corrosive side and need to be drained after the day. Price varies from brand and blend. $10/gal to over $50/gal can be found. 5 gal extra should get you through the day (fill the bike up before leaving).

Not sure if you need to change coolent in novice, but I would do it anyways JIC. Engine Ice is fine.

Start drinking water a day or two in advance.

I don't think a lot of tools would be needed for novice. And most others are willing to help you if you do need one. A rear stand I would say is a must (zip tie the kickstand UP or remove it).

Biggest thing to do is have fun.

 

Bring a Fan..... and start hydrating on Weds... there is a gas station 1/2 mile out on 53 towards 85. Don’t ride your bike there.get there the day before and be prepared. Leave your Ego at the gate and come in and have fun..

 

Welcome to the track. Be sure and post about your track experience after. I always enjoy the pure bliss after someone's first trackday.

I'm also new with STT. My first day will be the 29th at Road America.

Also, if you decide to keep doing this, as long as you have any car you can trailer your bike. A small open trailer like a harbor freight type is really popular from looking around at all my track days. I see them get towed behind Honda Civics all the time. Load your gear, cooler, and a pop-up in the car and you're set. Very functional.

 

I second the "don't ride to track". At this time of year, it's going to get HOT. The last thing you want to do at the end of a trackday is put all your stuff back on and ride home. You will be physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted - PROMISE. Shade, water and maybe a fan would be worth it - there's electrical if you bring a long extension cord. Be ON TIME - Registration and tech start at 7 AM - if there is an issue with the bike, the staff can normally help get it ready. Regular antifreeze is acceptable in novice ONLY, but it's a good idea to go to something else that isn't so difficult to clean up in event of a spill/crash. There is a full tech list in the FAQ on the STT website. Read it and have your bike meet those standards will prevent a bunch of headache at tech. Lastly, pace yourself and listen to the coaches. Don't get in over your head and have a great time!

 

Yea, you'd be the only one showing up in full dress.
There will be lots of time to get your duds on. Novice is the last group out on the track.

 

For Novice you will have 20 min after the first Novice meeting to gear up for your session.. you can get away with keeping it on prior to Lunch (bungee cord around the waist is your buddy) an peel the top off. That is what I have been doing now up until lunch and it’s good up until the Deathstar Heat rolls in around 1:00 or so. The pits at Road Atlanta get about as much breeze as a bottom of a well in Hell... So honestly wear under Armour to make getting them off and on easily and peel out of them as much as possible. I would do this prior to your classroom sessions as well. I am not kidding about hydrating 3 to 4 days in advanced,, it’s n9 joke. I have suffered heat exhaustion at Road Atlanta as well as a couple other tracks and it was no fun. I just had a buddy suffer from it at the WERA round at Barber a few week s back..it’s no joke. I had to drive him and his rig back and he cried the whole way home. It was not pretty... the heat here will cramp you up and ruin your week if you don’t prepare for it. Be ready and if you are hydrated keep drinking water.. Pit close to a outhouse or keep a lot of empty Gatorade bottles in your trailer like I do. If your not constantly pissing your not hydrated... no joke.. most of all Have fun! I would love to be there with you guys but I have to move my daughter into Purdue that weekend... might even take some Gatorade Bottles up there! hA...

 

Yep main paddock. There are 110 outlets along the fence against the hot pit. 50amp and 110s pedestals down the center. AC’d rest rooms are just to the left of where it says main paddock in the picture. Port-a-johns scatted through the paddock. Showers are across the footbridge to the outside paddock at the top of the main paddock.

 

Don’t rely on any of the 110’s on the fence... I don’t think those have worked for quite some time. If you want 110 look for a pedestal and get there early get.. if you show up Sat Am very doubtful you will get power. F that the case and your in a bind your more than welcome to hang out under my canopies. I will be there Solo Fri-Sat PM

 

Yes... you can set up and come and go 24 7 after you get your arm bandafter 5 PM Fri... if you do set up a canopy make sure you lower it and anchor it down good to something heave, trailer etc. [not to your bike} The storms that come through can move anything...

 

Have armband will travel... but you will need to prep and re prep your bike and take it back to tech inspection if it’s the bike your taking on the track.. I would take the aSUV