Track day lines...

[roy.nz]

Hey there everyone..
Just would like to know if anybody is going to the motott and kiwitrackdays on the 16 and 17 Jan.
Just asking because i'd like to know if anyone would be willing to give me some tips and show me some lines and general advice.
I've only been to one other track day and loved it but felt like i knew nothing on that day.
So if anyone is willing i'l be very greatful.
Thanks :rockon:

[AlBundy]

Be careful who you follow...

Lines vary from corner to corner...

They can be slow in, fast out. Fast in, slow out and a mix of the above.

You can early apex or late apex.

Try and get the faster guys to show you a line. Often the 'fast line' doesn't make sense when riding slow but it makes a HUGE difference when you get up to speed...
A lot of the faster guys go in deep and have a late apex, so they can get on the gas earlier...

The MOST IMPORTANT bit... Don't get in over your head. Learn at your pace. There are no points to be had for doing anything you are not comfortable with...

HAVE FUN...

Have you read any books? Keith Code? At least they give you some idea of things to try on the day. Better than just going around in circles...

[roy.nz]

Be careful who you follow...

Lines vary from corner to corner...

They can be slow in, fast out. Fast in, slow out and a mix of the above.

You can early apex or late apex.

Try and get the faster guys to show you a line. Often the 'fast line' doesn't make sense when riding slow but it makes a HUGE difference when you get up to speed...
A lot of the faster guys go in deep and have a late apex, so they can get on the gas earlier...

The MOST IMPORTANT bit... Don't get in over your head. Learn at your pace. There are no points to be had for doing anything you are not comfortable with...

HAVE FUN...

Have you read any books? Keith Code? At least they give you some idea of things to try on the day. Better than just going around in circles...

Haven't read any books but watched lots of videos on good old youtube, helped a little with cornering but its easier to watch someone infront of you i think. I'l look for that book.
Thanks :wari:

[roy.nz]

Is the Keith code a worth while read?

[AlBundy]

There are several books.

Keith Code does Twist of the wrist, I and II. I never read part I but part II made sense to me.
There is also 'Sport Riding Techniques' by Nick Ienatsch, which I started but didn't finish. The content was similar, just conveyed differently. A bit simpler than Keith Code, if I remember correctly.

For the most part, the contents are things you already do, you just don't know it. It brings it to your attention, so you can concentrate on doing them, which then improves your riding...

[roy.nz]

There are several books.

Keith Code does Twist of the wrist, I and II. I never read part I but part II made sense to me.
There is also 'Sport Riding Techniques' by Nick Ienatsch, which I started but didn't finish. The content was similar, just conveyed differently. A bit simpler than Keith Code, if I remember correctly.

For the most part, the contents are things you already do, you just don't know it. It brings it to your attention, so you can concentrate on doing them, which then improves your riding...

Thanks mate.:rockon: