16/06/08 - The TVSF Track Day Experience

Originally Posted by teriyakimonkey

I didn't book today cos I didn't know what groups people were in. Well? What groups are people in? (You people, not just people).

All TVSF are in Novice..*




* Don't quote me on this, I'm guessing

I got a few questions -

Do we need to remove our numberplates?

Do all lights have to be taped up or just headlight?

Will my can need to have the baffle in?

Mirrors must be removed?

Is anyone planning on bringing a selection of tools or shall we all just bring what we think we will need?

That is all.... for now!

You shouldn't have to do any of them. Mirrors are best off po at least folded in so you don't look in them. speedo can be taped up so you don't look at it, number plate is personal choice (plus it's been said insurers have noted these before) and noise level is very high. Might be worth bringing your baffle in case you get pulled in though. They don't often noise test before going on track but they might do drive bys. Headlight only has to be taped up of it's made of glass as far as I know. I just take the tools to take my bits off which should cover most things anyway but there'll always be someone if you're really stuck.

Cheers mate, my plate is stuck on so will leave it as is.. The can isn't very loud for an unbaffled can so I think that'll be alright too. Good tip about the speedo, no need to know how fast you are going is there? Does a pit lane speed limit apply??

Yeah. They'll tell you all about stuff like that at the briefing.

Don't worry, all will become very clear on the day. Sometimes it's a bit of a panic getting there, doing the briefing and prepping the bike for track but if you haven't got a lot to do it should be fine. I would say to get booked in as soon as you can so you don't waste time queing. If it's hot be prepared to drop your tyre pressures a bit to make the most of your grip. Tyres get so much warmer on the track you won't believe it.

Top tip: If you want decent photos from the trackside photographers.....

Turn off your headlights! Or disconnect them (and tape them if you want)

The extra light from the headlights messes with the exposure of the pics. OK, it's saveable in photoshop, but it makes for a nicer pic if you don't have your lights on

Has everyone thats booked received a detailed confirmation? Its been 10 days since I booked and all I have received is a 'thank you for booking' type mail. I've emailed that Dan Jones dude but no reply as of yet.

Things I'm planning to take on the track day are:
*Full tank of petrol
*Tape
*Tyre pressure gauge
*Lots to drink and some snacks
*Hopefully my mates stick-on video camera

There's a monkey coming too now! Yippee! Looks like an interesting track. Can't wait to see if I can go left as well as right. Booked into novice. There are few spaces left in novice and more in the intermediate.

Originally Posted by walkaboutandy

Has everyone thats booked received a detailed confirmation? Its been 10 days since I booked and all I have received is a 'thank you for booking' type mail. I've emailed that Dan Jones dude but no reply as of yet.

Mine turned up in my trash folder...

Things we'll bring....

- Kettle, some mugs and coffee/tea making stuff.
- Pressure gauge
- Foot pump so if anyone reduces their tyre pressure, can then pump up for ride home
- Limited selection of tools

Give us a shout if you can think of anything else we can carry for anyone.