Nashville, Tenn. Area Riders

[barryd]

I hear that the Nashville Speedway has open track days and was wondering if this was true and if so has anyone attended any of the sessions? I have never been on a track and I am wanting to find a track within an hour or 2 of my house (Hopkinsville, Ky.) that I can go to as a spectator to get a feel for what a track day was like and find out what I need to do in order for my bike to be allowed on the track. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks...

[commoto]

I hear that the Nashville Speedway has open track days and was wondering if this was true and if so has anyone attended any of the sessions? I have never been on a track and I am wanting to find a track within an hour or 2 of my house (Hopkinsville, Ky.) that I can go to as a spectator to get a feel for what a track day was like and find out what I need to do in order for my bike to be allowed on the track. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks...

I don't know about their open track days, but I've ridden there at a track day when we rented the place last year and this year I raced there with WERA. I really like it... fun track. You should definitely go there if you get a chance.

[barryd]

The Nashville Super Speedway's web site makes not mention of any motorcycle related events. I sent them an E-mail last night requesting info and I will give them a call tomorrow if I get time while at work. Looking forward to getting on a track but I am sure it will be a bit intimidating at first not having any track experience. I doubt there will not be any racing in my future but who knows.
Thanks for the reply and info.

[commoto]

If you are nervous about your first track day you might consider coming with us up to Putnam Park this spring/summer. We host several days there during the year and our days are super laid back. We keep small groups - maybe 15 on the track at a time (other groups do 30+) and we have professional and semi-professional riders who are more than willing to help anyone one on one as long as they want.

We get a lot of really good feedback from first time riders about how easy it was to get acclimated to the track environment with us since it is such a low pressure day - it is just fun!

Putnam is 2.5 hours from Louisville... but it looks like around 4 hours for you if you go straight North to Evansville then Terre Haute.

This might be a really easy way for you to get some time on the track without any pressure.

[barryd]

Sounds like a good time. I could definitely use some instruction on proper riding techniques. A 4 + hour drive would not be bad, gives me an excuse to make a weekend trip of it. Keep me posted on the dates and times please. Anything special need to be done to the bike other than removing or taping lights? I am running engine ice as coolant but will change to something else if needed. I also will need to get a set of full leathers. I am thinking a 1 piece set. I will just have to find a shop that carries them so I can try them on before purchasing. I prefer not to shop on line not knowing how they will fit first.

Thanks again...

[commoto]

Once we have a finalized schedule I'll post up. Nothing special to the bike really - just needs to be in good shape as far as tires, brakes, lights taped, all standard stuff. If you are ever in Louisville we have some Ducati Performance 1 piece suits... that is what I wear and I really like them. Definitely try a suit on before you buy as they run weird sizes. I have an Alpinestars suit and a Dainese suit that are both the same size and the Dainese suit fits much better - like it is a size or two smaller or something. The Alpinestars is huge on me.

[barryd]

I don't know about their open track days, but I've ridden there at a track day when we rented the place last year and this year I raced there with WERA. I really like it... fun track. You should definitely go there if you get a chance.

There appears to be a WERA race there (Nashville) in April. Think I will go check it out.