Track Day Petrol Usage?

**Zed** · 6th August 2005, 10:18

Yesterday I was surprised that I got around 4 x 20 min sessions, approx 170kms, at Pukekohe on *one* full tank (23 litres) of gas, and I was giving it heaps most of the time! I noticed that most/all the other bikes had to refill after only 2 or 3 sessions.

For those of you who ride the track days, how much does a tank of gas normally last you?

Btw, it cost me a whopping $25 to fill up after leaving the track!!! I feel we're getting ripped off on petrol BIG TIME nowadays.

**ZorsT** · 6th August 2005, 10:21

Would it be possible to get fuel that hasn't had tax added?
You arent using the road after all....

**Juan** · 6th August 2005, 10:28

I can ride the 10 or so miles and do 4 20 min as you do and ride home again on the F4 without the fuel light coming on....have no idea how big the tank is tho!!!

**MSTRS:Me** · 6th August 2005, 10:29

The only trackday I've done was at Taupo last Feb (remember how cheap petrol was then?) I did approx 80km for the day for about $5

**Zed** · 6th August 2005, 10:41

Originally Posted by MSTRS

The only trackday I've done was at Taupo last Feb (remember how cheap petrol was then?) I did approx 80km for the day for about $5

Petrol wasn't that cheap back in February. Sounded like a cheap day's gas for you, what was the entry fee at Taupo?

**MSTRS:Me** · 6th August 2005, 10:49

Originally Posted by Zed

Petrol wasn't that cheap back in February. Sounded like a cheap day's gas for you, what was the entry fee at Taupo?

'Twas a BRM day, think entry was $30. Small track but lots of fun. Was reaching 200k on the straight so was not dawdling to conserve fuel. And it was hot - 32-35oC

**scooterboynz** · 6th August 2005, 10:50

i used to get two maybe three sessions on my gsx-r750 , the fuel light used to light up on the third session , i used to fill with the race gas but really didnt notice a huge difference in power , did however notice a dent in my wallet and a lovely smell whifting out of the exhaust! thought i was rossi!

**GSVR** · 6th August 2005, 11:11

Originally Posted by Zed

Yesterday I was surprised that I got around 4 x 20 min sessions, approx 170kms, at Pukekohe on *one* full tank (23 litres) of gas, and I was giving it heaps most of the time! I noticed that most/all the other bikes had to refill after only 2 or 3 sessions.

For those of you who ride the track days, how much does a tank of gas normally last you?

Btw, it cost me a whopping $25 to fill up after leaving the track!!! I feel we're getting ripped off on petrol BIG TIME nowadays.

I'm picking the other guys probably started with half or less filled tanks. Really serious types would bring a can and put in just enough to do the session.

I was told how much horsepower is needed to accelerate 1 kg up to a given speed. I suppose the thing to remember really is the every bit of extra weight makes a difference.

**Zed** · 6th August 2005, 11:38

Originally Posted by Garry H

I'm picking the other guys probably started with half or less filled tanks. Really serious types would bring a can and put in just enough to do the session.

Most of the guys started with full tanks, I gassed up with one of em. 3 guys had jerry cans full of petrol, but they also had trailers and toolsets...hard to get that gear on your bike if you ride it down there, like 4 of us did! There are service stations only 1 min ride from Puke anyway, but the hassle is waiting for the gates to open/close between sessions, too bad the pits aren't on the other side of the track!

**inlinefour** · 6th August 2005, 11:48

from to use or not to use. I suspect that not matter how much noise we all make, we'll continue to pay whatever price the oil companies set. Despite their record profit margins

**sAsLEX** · 6th August 2005, 12:42

Originally Posted by inlinefour

from to use or not to use. I suspect that not matter how much noise we all make, we'll continue to pay whatever price the oil companies set. Despite their record profit margins

like telecon! and there fuckin small coutry like profti, but still we have shit net and stuff

**vifferman** · 6th August 2005, 12:57

I went to a Honda demo day a few years ago,and although it wsn't supposed to be a race, the dealers had to go out and get more fuel after the morning sessions, because the reasonable amount they'd allowed for had all been used up. Plus the bikes all had VERY scuffed tyres, some of them almost knackered.

**sAsLEX** · 6th August 2005, 13:08

Originally Posted by vifferman

I went to a Honda demo day a few years ago,and although it wsn't supposed to be a race, the dealers had to go out and get more fuel after the morning sessions, because the reasonable amount they'd allowed for had all been used up. Plus the bikes all had VERY scuffed tyres, some of them almost knackered.

the old adage: its a rental dont be gentle

probally came to the game, I would be more willing to try stuff on a bike that wasn't mine and fair game ( ie not a mates but a corporate thing you know what i mean)

**TonyB** · 6th August 2005, 15:21

I know I'm stating the obvious buuuuuuuuut: If you have a bike that makes 110KW+, then you will need to burn enough fuel to produce 110KW+
If you took a Nifty50 to the track it wouldn't use anymore (or much more) fuel than just riding it to work as you are always giving it death.