Elite Sportbike

Elite Sportbike Trackday, Apr 25 & 26, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway

2009-04-15T10:06:00.002-04:00

Use your tax refund and come to the Elite Sportbike track day event at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Apr 25 & 26.

Three groups, Novice Intermediate Advanced

$126 for 1 day, $225 for the weekend

Includes: snacks, lunch

Tire service, suspension service also available

Sign up at: http://elitesportbike.com/store/page7.html

Elite Sportbike WERA Race School Certification

2009-02-03T13:28:00.003-05:00

Elite Sportbike has been officially sanctioned by WERA as a race school.

Using our Trackskillz program, riders can be on their way to racing with WERA.
Due to the late notice, I am extending the Early Bird Special for the race school sign up only.

Certification, Race School, WERA

Normally, $250.00 $225.00 On Sale! One day school only. Add on package to the track day
price.  Includes classroom and on-track certification course, with a mock race, approved by WERA.
Includes school certificate, letter (for WERA provisional novice license requirements) and school T-shirt.

Limited spots available per day and once they are filled, those dates will be removed from sign up.

How to Prepare Yourself to Ride On a Racetrack

2008-12-21T15:04:00.002-05:00

Step 1

The first thing is to acknowledge what you want out of the day. Are you there to learn how to be a better rider or are you there to show off to your friends? Hopefully, not number two.

Step 2

Prepare your motorcycle for the track. See my other article

Step 3

Make sure you start to drink plenty of water 3 or 4 days before the event. During the summer months, you lose a lot of water weight while you are on the bike. Even during the winter, hydration is very important.

Step 4

Arrive at the track relaxed and well rested. Do not try to get the bike finished (prepared) the night before the event. You may forget something important the day of the event (like the key) and become stressed at the start of the day.

Step 5

There will be items that you will need to bring to make your day at the track more comfortable. The following list is not inclusive by any means: tire gauge, tools, extra fuel, spare key, drinking water, chairs, easy up (cover), sunscreen, ear plugs, bandanna, glass cleaner, bike cleaner, hand cleaner, masking tape or duct tape, spare brake lever - front and rear, spare clutch lever and shift lever

Step 6

Try to find out the meanings of the flags that will be used at the event. The more you know before you arrive, the less you have to absorb during the day.

Step 7

Try to develop a rapport with one of the track instructors or coaches. If you cannot feel 'warm and fuzzy' with one of the instructors/coaches, ask the staff to switch to another instructor/coach. It is your money and you want to be comfortable with the person helping you.

Step 8

Attend the riders meeting and listen to all the directions provided by the track day organizer or the control personnel.

Step 9

If you are in a class environment, take notes. You can look at your notes later in your pit area after class and when you start to ride on your own.

Step 10

Try to find an aerial shot or track layout of the track you are planning to ride. If you can memorize the corner numbers/names so that in class you will be better prepared to implement instruction when the lead instructor talks about a particular corner or strategy.

Welcome

2008-08-01T19:29:00.001-04:00

Welcome to my blog.

This is to introduce Elite Sportbike, the premier motorcycle track day company in the Southeast (so far.)