I dropped by AMS Dallas this afternoon and was told that there are 4 private trackdays posted on the AMS site. I'm going to plan for the April dates. Anybody else interested?
BTW the Bayliss 1098R is beautiful
Did I miss where it says which track? I'm going to see if I can make 3/26 and 4/23. I'm more certain about 4/23 than 3/26
Quote from: bryant8 on February 18, 2009, 06:10:12 PM
BTW the Bayliss 1098R is beautiful
...and now I'm going to have to kill you [bang]
;D
Can't make the 12th, but the other days are a possibility. More likely in April though.
Steve
Mmmm... Want some [thumbsup]
too spendy for me... think i'll stick with tryin to piggy back off of members at ECR and hitting all the ridesmart days that i can
UJ and I are thinking about making the one on 3/26. Trying to round up all the gear now. [moto]
So everyone knows which track this is or are we all just going to assume MSR-Cresson?
(http://www.advancedmotorsports.com/v/vspfiles/photos/Trackday%20March%2012-2T.jpg)\
Says MSR Cresson on the pic. [thumbsup]
Helps if I turn on graphics....
Yep, it's MSR Cresson. I can't make any of the March dates due to work schedules, but April I hope to make at least 1 of them
I'm down for several of these starting in April.
Quote from: DLSGAP on February 19, 2009, 07:25:35 AM
too spendy for me... think i'll stick with tryin to piggy back off of members at ECR and hitting all the ridesmart days that i can
I'm going to try 1 just to see whether it's really all that much better. $250 for a track day is almost double the cost. If it comes with solid instruction (including video, etc.) then this may be worth it. Otherwise, I'll just spend a little bit more and get Ty for a private instruction day split with 3-4 people and cost will be pretty close. I believe AMS is doing this on an MSRC member day. Anyone familiar with the format and how it differs from a regular track day?
Quote from: cm on February 19, 2009, 07:23:13 PM
I'm going to try 1 just to see whether it's really all that much better. $250 for a track day is almost double the cost. If it comes with solid instruction (including video, etc.) then this may be worth it. Otherwise, I'll just spend a little bit more and get Ty for a private instruction day split with 3-4 people and cost will be pretty close. I believe AMS is doing this on an MSRC member day. Anyone familiar with the format and how it differs from a regular track day?
From the one I did last year, it's a member day and it's pretty much just the group that goes out with Jeff. We had 12 bikes out there including Jeff and Derrick. We were splitting track time with the Mazdas (cup cars?) and then later the open-wheel cars. We got in 6 solid sessions in at about 30 mins apiece. It wasn't busy as the normal AMS trackday, but pretty similar. I think they do video you on the track now, I saw Jester watching his at AMSD one day. There's enough time between sessions to pull on Jeff's ear with questions and ask for a follow/lead.
Carlo, I think since you're a member at ECR and can get private instruction from Ty at a price w/ a few others, the AMS day may not be worth it to you price wise. I hope my quick recap of helps
Thanks for the recap. I might try one to see what it's all about and then figure it out from there. From a value standpoint, it's probably not, especially if you can get a Ty Howard lesson for close to the same price and only 4 students. By the way, you don't have to be a member to get lessons from Ty - though you do have to pay for track fees also. As AMS fees include the track fees, Ty's still a bit more expensive, but you get more.
If you are talking about a normal track day with just getting the opportunity to ride around, then it's not a good deal for me, especially with my ECR membership. I can also get on the MSRC guest list pretty easily since most of my friends are members there...BUT sometimes, it's just fun to go out with a different group.
By the way, since this is done in conjunction with a member day, do members get to run the track with the AMS people? Just curious if the Euro-only bike rule can be enforced (they can do this if they have exclusive rights to the track sessions, but if not, then there will be non Euro bikes running...). For a full day event, I'd like to bring both my bikes and I do try to do more learning on the SV (that's what I bought it for!).
Later!
Carlo
So, Carlo, How much is it for the TY lesson with 4 people? 3 people? I would assume that includes you since you are the member. Does it include video as well?
Thanks,
Steve
Quote from: sdlrodeo on February 26, 2009, 07:02:12 AM
So, Carlo, How much is it for the TY lesson with 4 people? 3 people? I would assume that includes you since you are the member. Does it include video as well?
Thanks,
Steve
Ty's lessons have nothing to do with membership with any of the racetracks. Anyone can contact him and set up something. I just end up doing it since I think that have 3-4 people is the best value, especially since I don't really tihnk I need someone for the whole day exclusively working with me.
DETAILS -
Benefits:
1. 5-7 30 minute on track sessions with Ty.
2. 3 hours of classroom instruction with Ty.
3. 3 to 4 sessions of on track video for review.
4. Each session is individually tailored for the riders skill level and needs.
Cost:
1 rider ECR $500
1 rider MSR $575
2 rider ECR $325
2 rider MSR $375
3 rider ECR $295
3 rider MSR $335
4 rider ECR $280 (Maximum riders 4)
4 rider MSR $320 (Maximum riders 4)
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He charges more for MSR since his cost at MSR is higher.
Cool. Thanks.
Steve
Quote from: cm on February 26, 2009, 07:14:11 AM
Ty's lessons have nothing to do with membership with any of the racetracks. Anyone can contact him and set up something. I just end up doing it since I think that have 3-4 people is the best value, especially since I don't really tihnk I need someone for the whole day exclusively working with me.
4 rider ECR $280 (Maximum riders 4)
I could in for this ;D
When Ty is back from Daytona, we'll set something up. Would like a lesson in late March/early April.
By the way, I called AMS. Since it's an MSR member day, there will be cars/other bikes. I asked if I can bring my SV and they said yes...
I'm going to sign up closer to when I have a bit of confidence in the weather forecast...
Carlo, I'd be interested in getting a day lesson one day with Ty as well. But I'd need my schedule to calm down a bit before I committ to a date.
I'm planning on attending the 2nd April date
Change of plans... I'm going to sign up for the Apr 9 day instead
Right now, I'm tentatively thinking about 3/26 though I may not do that since I'm also planning on going to ECR on 3/30 (see my other post).
Anyone else planning to be there Thursday?
Quote from: cm on March 23, 2009, 08:17:25 PM
Anyone else planning to be there Thursday?
Webspoke and I are planning on being out there... 2 for the beginner group
Great! So they have different groups? I thought this was going to be just a dozen bikes or less and all on track at the same time? Also, it is on a member day so it means that the cars will get their session (if there are any). They'll get at least 1 group, another one if open-wheelers show up.
I guess I'll find out tomorrow if #1, there are still openings,#2 whether I have to be in a particular group.
Quote from: UnionJill on March 23, 2009, 08:49:35 PM
Webspoke and I are planning on being out there... 2 for the beginner group
Look for me. You are more than welcome to use (or help yourselves) to the contents of my cooler. I will likely bring 2 bikes. A 748 and an SV. Black Dainese leathers, silver Arai helmet with a Bridgestone logo.
Later!
Carlo
On track I don't know if they break the groups up since there are so few of us. But first thing in the morning they have some classroom time for the beginners.
I forgot to ask when we signed up if anyone else was going to be using the track that day.
Hope to see you there.
I hope the weather doesn't mess with the trackday on Thursday
We are hoping that the rain and wind spare us one day on Thursday. But it is spring in Texas.
So far the forecast is looking good, but then what do they know... :-\
Forecast looks good. I will call in this afternoon and get a spot if one is still available. I think I should have my Duc back tomorrow, but we'll see.
Unfortunately, I just heard from the shop and my Duc is out. I suspected something was going on with the clutch...and I was right. Not terribly expensive, but will have to wait a week for parts to arrive. Waiting to hear back on whether I can bring a non-Euro bike, otherwise, I'm out for 3/26.
Looks like I am out. Apparently, if my Duc isn't available (it's still waiting for parts ), then I'm not welcome to this even if it's not an exclusive AMS day (there will be other bikes on the track if MSR members show up, as well as car sessions).
There's a chance I might still be there...but not with any sort of affiliation with AMS (if I can find a member to host me for the day...if there are members on this list who is going and would allow me to be their guest, I can return the favor for ECR in the future).
I can understand the Euro-bike only restriction when it is an exclusive Ducati event, but it's a member day (and it's such a long wait when you have to order any Duc parts...)...
Sorry to hear that...
Hopefully your parts aren't on the normal 'slow boat from Italy'... (we won't see you for months if that is the case [roll])
Quote from: UnionJill on March 25, 2009, 01:08:34 PM
Sorry to hear that...
Hopefully your parts aren't on the normal 'slow boat from Italy'... (we won't see you for months if that is the case [roll])
They are. Sad part is I have two track bikes ready, but they are not european...
Wet :(
Y'all are running today? Crazy!!!
Cancelled. Rain check for one next month. They may be adding another one to the schedule.
It was really wet out there; the roads are at least dry here in town.
Hopefully, my Duc will be ready for next time...
Quote from: cm on March 26, 2009, 08:56:14 AM
Hopefully, my Duc will be ready for next time...
[thumbsup]
Track day report...
Got up too early this morning after staying up too late last night getting ready.
Foggy and wet, but with a "it will get better" attitude...
Well, it didn't, and mid-morning they called it... :'(
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When we got home we had a few hours of cleanup... :-\
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THEN... the sun comes out... [bang]
Hopefully I will get excited again before the next one...
More pics... https://cid-b1acd5c7e0edb46c.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/OrangeVette/March%7C409%20-%20AMS%20Track%20Day (https://cid-b1acd5c7e0edb46c.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/OrangeVette/March%7C409%20-%20AMS%20Track%20Day)
look at it this way............quality time with your bike while cleaning it.
You guys were troopers if you were prepared to ride in that weather! It'll be better next time!
...for some reason, whenever I bring rain gear I don't end up using it...
We had no plans of riding in that stuff, but had hopes that it would burn off early. The roads were almost dry when we left the house 75 miles away and it was just foggy. We had hoped for it to burn off quick or be better when we got to the track. The bad news was that it got worse. Or well got some "quality" time with my bike. ;)
Well, I'm planning on going to the April 23rd date at this time. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and the Duc will be ready. I think Bryan is also planning on going to that one.
I thinking of doing the private day next week. If not I'll be a definite for the 23rd
I have decided to forego the April dates also. I was going to do the 23rd, but ECR has a Member day on the 24th so I'd rather do that. Besides, I would prefer to use my 2 SV racebikes, and I'm putting street trim back on the Duc next week. I'm definitely in for one of the bigger AMS days (when they rent out the whole track).
Quote from: cm on April 08, 2009, 02:29:10 PM
I have decided to forego the April dates also. I was going to do the 23rd, but ECR has a Member day on the 24th so I'd rather do that. Besides, I would prefer to use my 2 SV racebikes, and I'm putting street trim back on the Duc next week. I'm definitely in for one of the bigger AMS days (when they rent out the whole track).
Did you buy another SV? I thought you only had one and the Duc.?????
I thought that having a back-up bike would be the best 'spare'...plus they can share parts between them so it simplifies a lot of things. I have a 2004 and a 2006 and they are both set up for Superstock (so no major changes).
Quote from: bryant8 on April 02, 2009, 10:21:27 AM
I thinking of doing the private day next week. If not I'll be a definite for the 23rd
Cool. Should be a fun day. I think I just might be able to make this one also. I need to call AMS tomorrow and see if they've got any openings left.
Who else is going on April 23rd?
I signed up last week for the Apr 23rd day. I hope to see you out there Lisa!
we'll be looking for an update for those who went!
Fun stuff today! The winds were up but it wasn't so bad. I worked on a few issues with my riding technique and got great feedback from Jeff, Derek, and Marty. Not much to update on, other than I made progress with my body position
Who all went to this?
Quote from: cm on April 08, 2009, 03:17:41 PM
I thought that having a back-up bike would be the best 'spare'...plus they can share parts between them so it simplifies a lot of things. I have a 2004 and a 2006 and they are both set up for Superstock (so no major changes).
Hey CM do you have any Spare SV race tails that use the stock seat? I got an SV650 (great bike by the way!!!! feels like S2R, wheelies 1st 2nd easy) and im looking to install a race tail just for the look...
PM me if you got a spare one.
Quote from: Giannis on April 24, 2009, 02:07:31 AM
Hey CM do you have any Spare SV race tails that use the stock seat? I got an SV650 (great bike by the way!!!! feels like S2R, wheelies 1st 2nd easy) and im looking to install a race tail just for the look...
PM me if you got a spare one.
That's a tough question since I try to keep quite a number of spares (even a spare bike) ;D
I don't have a spare that I would like to let go at this time (if you said fuel tank - I have 3 spares so I would consider getting rid of 1).
Glad you are enjoying the SV! By the way, if you are pretty handy, a gxsr race tail will also fit (lots of dremel work). One of the bikes I picked up has a gsxr tail on and it looks pretty good.
Quote from: Samsonite on April 23, 2009, 07:14:46 PM
Who all went to this?
Man, I wish I could say I had, but... NO-OOOH, another track opportunity shot to shit :( My "part-time" driving school gig has become more fulll-time, which ain't all bad obviously ;D But I REALLY wanted to hit this track day... Oh well.
Sounds like Bryant had a great day - Very cool [thumbsup]
Quote from: Cher on April 24, 2009, 09:57:40 AM
Man, I wish I could say I had, but... NO-OOOH, another track opportunity shot to shit :( My "part-time" driving school gig has become more fulll-time, which ain't all bad obviously ;D But I REALLY wanted to hit this track day... Oh well.
Sounds like Bryant had a great day - Very cool [thumbsup]
FYI, I am going to ECR on a member day on Sunday. Tommy (samsonite) is coming along. If anyone else wants to go, PM me. Planning on being there around 8:30am and will run the whole day. You need to have track experience so if it's your first time, it wouldn't be the time to go.
Quote from: Samsonite on April 23, 2009, 07:14:46 PM
Who all went to this?
I was the only person from the board there. I knew a few others from the last previous AMS track days
All in all there were 2 - 848, 2 - 1098R, 1 - 1198s, 2 - 1098s, 2 - 996, 1 - 748RS (a hot rod with a big bore kit and cams I think it was actually a 858cc displacement according to Jeff)
the May and June dates are posted. Anyone going to any of those? Next one is May 21st.