How to Do a Motorcycle Track Day

[@sethglenn9022]

"practice dose't make perfect, practice makes permanent." Been saying this for years, and this is the second person I've ever heard use it.

[@johnmadsen37]

Seth Glenn congratulations!

[@arvy9254]

"progress not perfection" is another, love that saying

[@colins5142]

First heard it when I was learning how to snowboard in 2nd or 3rd grade, and I've used that phrase ever since. Second, and last time I heard it was when I was racing Formula cars when I was 21ish.

[@SystemAdministrator1]

False You got it from someone else too

[@daisyw23]

I say practice makes progress, close enough!

[@benrockwood721]

This is the best and most complete "first track day" video I've seen. This is exactly how it happens, and people really are super friendly at the track. My first track day I was nervous about tech inspection and that all the riders would be intimidating, but there is a huge mix of riders and everyone bands together quickly, espcially if its your first time.

[@gorillamoto5329]

Do not leave your key in the ignition while trailing. Ask me how I know.

[@cfltitan]

Yeah I cringed at that too!

[@ryant9418]

How do you know bloke

[@jdmikeg4]

@@ryant9418 The key was no longer there, bro?

[@talkstory-andukulele-trave426]

My wife and I are doing our first track day in November here in California - this video is what we're hoping to experience. I showed it to her and she is now way less fearful after Alessandra's experience.

[@Brewer_]

Smiled for 23 minutes straight. I'm planning on buying a Ninja 400 this year. Hopefully i'll try a track day eventually.

[@Jaybiiird]

have you done it yet?

[@ajbecker121]

Hope ya did it man! Just got my 400 a month ago. Best decision I've made.

[@XibeastmasteriX]

AJ Becker I got my 400 about the same time and I cant wait to take it out on a track day. Probably the best low CC bike to do it on too

[@shmianco]

yeah dude did you go? i want to try a track day so bad!

[@loganruiz8489]

AJ Becker everyone’s getting a 400🤣

[@bsmukler]

Really great content and editing! I think this was the best first track day video I have watched. It was helpful to see the whole process, from gear selection and loading the bikes all the way through to loading up to head home, and it was also great to see the day from the perspective of two riders and different levels of experience. Revzilla's videos have really been moving up the ladder of story telling. Good stuff!

[@jimamizzi1]

Excellent video for all track riders, very accurate and detailed. For slower riders remember it’s your day to enjoy yourself, don’t worry to much about faster riders as long as you’re have fun that’s the main thing. I still remember my first track day, my local track is Phillip island Australia and it was an absolute honour to ride on an international circuit.

[@erick1670]

Yes!!! Everything you guys have here is great for new guy going to the track. One key word, NEVER, NEVER LOOK BACK.... listen to your coach! 👍👍

[@sarahdell4042]

Videos like this really help beginners get out on the track. I’ve met two people who said this was their final push. Pretty cool!

[@amartins02]

10:57 she’s like “WTF did I get into” lol.

[@arvy9254]

Haha saw that

[@TidalWaveDan]

🤣

[@tigercs1]

A cruiser rider put onto a sport bike she's never really ridden then pushed out onto a track in front of everybody there and 10 cameras for the whole of KZbin to see. I'd be worried too haha!

[@mrnoodley]

NJMP is a great facility, Thunderbolt is a very challenging track, but a ton of fun. Love the Wawa hoagies for lunch!

[@GPM116]

Got all my gear from Revzilla. Full setup...only 850$ all clearance. Put it all on my card 5 months paid off. I love ZLA. Just ordered another full 1 piece. $500..now need matching boots and gloves on clearance. Addiction is a serious thing. But Im smoking rubber on the track not dope...LOL..AND I am in Colorado. Take care.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

I got to ride 2up with Freddie Spencer in Vegas many years ago. It was the best lesson ever. He trusted himself and the bike like a God. Taught me where the limits really are for regular riders ...Between the ears :)

[@andyfan8183]

Was so cool watching this video at a track I've been to several times already lol! I love NJMP! But I just want to thank Spurg, Alessandra and Lance for this video! I now have a GREAT video to share with my buddies who CONSTANTLY ask me about the track! A lot of great material covered in this video! Watching me and my friends go through our first days was definitely an intimidating experience at first, but once you go through it, it very quickly becomes one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences in your riding career! Not only does it improve your riding by 300% but once you live it, you realize that the track is not necessarily the intimidating competitive atmosphere you initially thought it to be; but a playground for you to really learn and improve and become a better rider. Once you start to focus on yourself and not the other riders, you quickly start to see yourself improve more more, that when you implement these same techniques in the street, you'll be AMAZED at how much faster or safer you can choose to be. You can learn so much more at 1 track day, than what you would learn riding 8 years at your local twisties. Trust and believe that. Thank you Revzilla for sharing this with the motorcycle community! I'm sure many people will find great use of this video 🙏. I hope I get to see you guys at NJMP one day! 💪

[@cysix4939]

Thumbs up for helping folks take it to the track instead of the street. In my youth, I did some really stupid street riding and thought I was joe cool. Once I started racing, I found out that absolutely anything I could do on the street didn't hold a candle to the track. I credit the track with saving me from serious injury or death. Well worth the investment multiple times over.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

THANKS so helpful!!! I’m signed up for my FIRST track day this summer! 😄

[@funk-n-groovin6779]

Dying for my 1st track day. This seemed really comprehensive, yet simply stated. Thanks!!! 🤙🏼

[@djalkyd]

Thank you so much. I am really wanting to do my first track day. This makes it seem really worth while.

[@AAproductions1994]

Fantastic content guys! I’ve been daily riding for four years, and I’ve always wanted to ride on a track. This really inspired me to just do it already. I think I’m overdue on a track day!

[@TighLoughhead]

That's my truck and track bike at 4:30!!!

[@LITTLEBRAT775081]

so what are the requirements for gear on track day ?

[@TighLoughhead]

Full leathers (or two-piece leathers that zip together), gauntlet style gloves and boots.

[@johnswanson6994]

Good on Alessandra! Great attitude and a desire to go beyond her comfort zone.

[@patrickcallahan2885]

I’m 63yrs young, and have been riding most of my life, yet have only done one track day (even though I live 10mi from Fontana). That being said, I ride a super naked, and consider myself a fast rider, though I am sure my skills could improve. His was really a great video! And really stresses the point that no matter how good you think you are, track days will make you better. Until you can lap a track time like Marc Marquez, or Valentino Rossi, there’s room for improvement

[@mike1156]

Patrick Callahan I could keep up with Rossi

[@butterbaybiscuits8694]

"It was really hot, like high 80s" ...lol

[@FMXIAN]

*Laughs in Phoenix AZ

[@lagswitchFTW]

Ian Kitterman rode somo at noon today!

[@FMXIAN]

lagswitchFTW Nice I need to get up there I hear it's better than Mulholland!

[@robertstimmel1100]

Ian Kitterman the problem in Philly isn't the heat, it's that the humidity is up around 100 percent all summer. I love this city, but summer makes me want to move away.

[@davidalexispr]

LOL.... We race motocross on 100 degrees summer days

[@uberian22]

Wow, I was just at this track last week for a Yamaha champ street class.

[@williammahaffy4642]

Hey... ChampStreet Grad!! I'm doing my second one at NJMP this Tuesday. Where was yours? Wish there was a way for grads to connect and meet up. Ride safe, ride well. (R=MPH)

[@uberian22]

@@williammahaffy4642 I took my class at NJMP last summer. I enjoyed it but the track is just a little too far away from my liking. I had to travel 350 mi as this was the closest place near me. I really wish they would find a place up in the Northeast as it is a very popular place for bikers.

[@Solomanz3RdEyE]

Revzilla, thank you. You are a great organization that champions a sport we all love. Far from a noob and still watch your content. Keep up the good work.

[@rattletop]

Gotta absolutely agree how track riding techniques help with riding on the street. I used to look at my cockpit oh so often to check speed/gear but after track day I realized the importance of "look where you want to go". I already was sort of practicing this but it was at the track it help me reinforce how important that is for safety and the general riding.

[@noobingear2018]

Watched this when it came out and saved it for when I finally go for my first track day which will be this Sunday so had to come back and watch it again. Awesome video! I'll try and remember to come back and comment on how it actually went for me hehe.

[@Rlyeh_The_Dead]

Great video. As someone who is interested in starting to go the track, I feel like this video answered many of my questions/concerns. Can't wait!

[@chrisbauman2562]

U-Haul is the best option if you don't have a trailer. They're wicked nice about helping you,the price and flexibility with time is great. But once you go if you are getting into this regularly and for a passion,I'd find a small hitch on Craig's list or marketplace. Obviously every item you own pays for itself in time. But renting everything you need to have a fun day isn't really too bad. Ya sure if you're a McDonald's cashier I wouldn't advise getting into this but any bluecollar,trade worker middle class definitely can afford to get into this

[@leapingpizza7960]

After watching this I can’t wait for my first track day

[@sartoriusrock]

First time I've heard "practice makes permanent" since my violin teacher in 2003!!

[@eastonpal2487]

Great video! Love the down-to-earth approach you guys took. The track-day community is very welcoming, and it's always nice to see everyday riders getting into it.

[@cfltitan]

I’m super excited because I’m going for my first track day in two weeks. It’s also an evolve gt event but at Pocono raceway. I’m doing leather/boot/glove rentals for this one because I only have textile riding gear and short cuff gloves. Luckily with Evolvegt your first track day is only $149 and includes free leather rentals! I’m going out on my 2018 Triumph Street Triple 765.

[@DominicanOps]

Cool video, I did my first track day two months ago and do my second one in September. It was a lot of fun but I rented the motorcycle and it takes away A LOT of the prep. My only complaint about track days are the expenses. This is not for the cheap or for those who are struggling financially. I am bringing my own bike and the prices are going through the roof. If you don't have a truck, get ready to rent one. You don't want to go on crap tires, so new tires. I plan on going every 4 months or so. Can't wait to get a truck :(

[@nelsonmairena5158]

this was the perfect introduction video to track days thank you guys!!!

[@deanagar4062]

Planning my first track day here in Australia, and this was a fantastic introduction. Thank you ❤

[@Skyerzen]

I had my first track day at NCM on Halloween. I came up realizing I was faster than I thought I would be but still way slower than a lot of people. Learned a lot tho.

[@DamianDeEu]

Booked my first Trackday today for my Yamaha FZ1 this was really interesting to watch!

[@temptingfate759]

Great video...I just finished my first few track days this spring and summer. Your video provides a great introduction...Revzilla you are truly #1 in the industry...love your online store and content...thanks!

[@Hao849]

RevZilla, you have raised the bar in your productions-grats

[@GPM116]

Best first day vid ever..you guys use Revzilla Video Team ..KZbin Team...pro job.

[@nortondlcl]

Track days are awesome everyone should do it once

[@gonzotopia1]

Darrell's Moto Diary because once is all it takes to get you hooked

[@JR-bj3uf]

If you safety wire your bike be prepared to fix it or to eat the drop in value when you plan to sell. If I am buying a bike, you can say "track day" all you want but I see a bike that has been raced. BTW track days are the best skill enhancement you can do with your bike. You get the chance to push your bike to the limit without worrying about running off a cliff or smacking a semi.

[@JbRRR]

Good job guys, it's good to see people working towards bringing more people to the track, where you can use your bike closer to its full potential ;)

[@gncbyron]

Looks like a fun day. I dont have a bucket list but If I did thats pretty much on top..Hopefully one day in the near future. Im not getting any younger.

[@fireoil]

that's why i love the nurburgring. You came as is, and going to ride the green hell, but damn it's ludicrous expensive, 25€ a lap... but with one or two you have your pleasure for the day !

[@shaolin224]

I like that the organizers had coaches that were compassionate about making people comfortable and not intimidated . Especially with that female rider

[@rye0987]

Good video. I was hit on my street bike in 2010 (hit and run), all ligaments in my right knee destroyed or torn. Ridden since but don't own a bike. Been looking to ride on a track (way safer). Good bit of info on here. I wish you would stress FUN more than learning; lol but I get ur points. Thanks for the video.

[@T0BBi94]

Wow, I had to watch this video 2 times because the first time the only thing that talked to me was that glorious Mustache!

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

It's really got a personality all its own.

[@RuniteRaider99]

“Super hot, high 80’s.” Come to track days in Texas lol, 100+

[@toreysaan]

Track days are one of the single greatest things you can experience on the bike. So fun. Loving these new videos! Aaaaand mini ramp! To work around bikes and skate a mini ramp on breaks uh u guys need any IT help lemme know!

[@michaelwhite984]

Really great video, but a couple of points. First, not all track days allow any/all kinds of bikes (especially cruisers), so check with the group before you show up with your Harley. Second, safety prep for the bike usually doesn't change just because you're a beginner. Logically, why would it? Newb crash and 'expert' crash both mean hard parts on the ground. Again, best to check with the group. Lastly, for a very first track day, it's a very good idea to go to a "sessions" track day like the one shown here so you can learn the basics with folks of similar skill set and pace. Hold off on the 'no sessions' days until you've done a few and know the ropes. Great vid! I've done track days for years and still get a thrill every time. Bringing folks out for their first time is always a blast, too.

[@karlwalters3763]

Great vid. Track days have changed quite a bit since I did my last one 20 years ago. Back then you nominated a speed and tried to keep up with faster guys while copying what they were doing, eventually copying the guys that raced. No such thing as lessons, which led to a lot of accidents. Glad things have changed to a much safer and inclusive day out for all levels of riders.

[@rizqirizaldo]

Now I'm waiting for Lemmy to come to track with the mini moto

[@cfltitan]

Excellent video!! I've been tossing around going to a beginners track day and this made REALLY wanna do it now! I think I'm going to go to the next one they have at Pocono raceway. And spurge, as the proud owner of a Triumph Street Triple R 765, I LOVE your choice of bike!! That thing is GORGEOUS!!

[@TheTypical685]

Converting my old r6 into a track bike next season since I plan to upgrade. Can't wait to get to it!

[@johnjonlee]

Apart from RevZilla product reviews this is the first video I enjoyed from you guys... Hope for more content soon

[@Haziqevo]

Awesome content as usual from Revzilla. Great job in making a fun video that covers all the aspects of a track day from A to Z. I have my first track day this weekend at sepang and it will be at night and I’m really nervous about it. Thanks for the useful tips!

[@wpprrz]

I'd like to see more of this. Do follow up track days - we'd like to see you both improve!

[@yakada9478]

Really inspired me to get out to the track after 3 years pf putting it off

[@OntarioAndrews415]

This video was freaking awesome! I must admit, I wasn't always sure about Alessandra and if she fit into the RevZilla video spokes person KZbin style of things (not that anyone asked me). But have now taken to her. Guts and the willingness to learn outside of her comfort zone. I was wrong, wrong, wrong in my thinking about her. Great job to Alessandra and Spurg for this great video.

[@rolandfrerichs5625]

Didn't you forget 'looks'?

[@Steve-vm1fi]

New Redline! Best day of the month!

[@dickflinghammer7643]

I think this will help lots of riders will find themselves at a track day soon. Great vid.

[@da72ma]

Liked it! This is the most info I have ever seen anywhere on a track day. After this I would try it myself. Good job Revzilla!

[@LEXRiderMotovlog]

Awesome video, I was just preparing for my first track day 😋

[@ajbecker121]

Thanks for turning all of my nervousness into excitement. Can't wait to get on the track. Subscribed.

[@rudebwoy8]

Good timing, my first rodeo in one month’s time!

[@jacobfrank6858]

I think it would be pretty great to do a follow up video at some point with Alessandra and have her discuss what kind of an effect this track day has had on her street riding skills. My fiance did her first track day a year ago and her confidence level went through the roof on the street. She claimed that the skills she acquired during the track day made the bike feel much less intimidating and allowed her to focus more on what was happening around (aka road strategy). I can only image Alessandra's experience was similar.

[@jacobfrank6858]

Future Motologger Is the smell outside my kitchen window right now...

[@peterkoval]

This was a really nice detailed and thought out way to present track day. It wasn't just about going as fast as you can, and the information was presented in an educational way. Good job!

[@chrisemata18]

This is an awesome video..bit im still to nervous to try this 😩😩😩

[@dudeonbike800]

Great video; thank you! How was the rider who went down? Ambulance ride to the hospital? Ouch. The question that occurs to me is this: how much time on a bike before the first track day? I realize it's important to not make "bad habits" permanent. So getting pro coaching is probably a good thing as early as possible. But without the basic skillset on the bike, or on a new bike, you won't get everything out of a track day you should. So, ride for six months and THEN go for the track? I'd be tempted to do it as early as possible to start building skills right from the outset. I'm asking because my first kid is just learning to drive. I KNOW track instruction makes for better drivers. (As does bike racing. 40 mph in the peloton fighting for position around city streets teaches one a LOT about handling, cornering, braking and holding a line.) Nothing teaches how to brake effectively like pushing it to the limit on a 1" wide tire with tiny compact patch. Know how to do this and braking and turning in a car is EASY! I'd LOVE to get my kids moto endorsements and track time so they're better drivers and riders. I actually (somewhat jokingly) suggested my oldest do some road racing to be a better driver. "Ha, ha!" was the response. Anyway, thanks again for a great into video to track days. So much fun and so good for one's skillset out on the streets.

[@Philth_E]

I wish i could get my stache like that!

[@twomper]

Thanks for the video. Answered a ton of questions. Really appreciated the novice vs experienced side of things.

[@edisonareis]

Pretty fun and value added episode ! Great job team.

[@AnonymousMotorcycle]

I really need to set loose on the track one of these days. Looks like fun.

[@URBANENGINEER]

Great stuff. I always feel like it's a new experience at every new track day I attend. Thanks for sharing!

[@juanborges8192]

NJMP is a beautiful track

[@williammahaffy4642]

And just got resurfaced. Getting some laps on it this week!

[@kayinoue2497]

GREAT video. I'm glad she had a good time by the end.

[@telemmatry]

Been wanting to do a track day since I got my bike, definitely feel like Alessandra. I hope next summer I can get around to actually going to one. Great video!

[@pegumoto]

Great video Revzilla- as always! And @Alessandra- though I have been riding for 16 years, this year, like you, I also did my first track day with Evolve at NJMP and my experience was more or less the same as yours! It definitely is an investment (time or money) to keep going back as I am more of the adventure, travel parts unknown kind of guy- but I will surely go back if I get a great deal as I got with Evolve GT.

[@KyleBrand]

This was a great video, guys!! I really want to do one of these!

[@Kubko737]

Hi Guys, I have been thinking about going on track for some time already but this is the final push. As the bike season here in Slovakia is almost at the end, I will hit the track next year but nevertheless thanks a lot for this video.

[@realhamshari]

Don't know why people don't watch quality content.

[@russelllocke7180]

Thumbs up guys. Good lesson, don’t be afraid, have a go and learn from it.👍😎

[@rickmasterflexify]

10:57 when you don't remember if you left the oven on and your house is probably burning down

[@protorail100]

Planning on doing a track day but honestly I’m still nervous about being judged, this video definitely helps though.

[@RevZilla]

Don't worry about it. Everyone has to start somewhere! -DrewZilla

[@Ivanrivera.83]

Thank you so much man! I’m going into my second race this weekend (2 days) I crashed on my very first race, 3 weeks ago. My issue was rising the clutch for too long into the corner, but my reason for this was because I’m not good at downshifting yet. Every time I downshift going into a corner, I always engine break. Any idea on how to fix this issue? Please let me know !

[@dudeonbike800]

You gotta rev match. That's when you raise the throttle so the engine RPM is at the same speed the rest of the drivetrain when you re-engage the clutch in the lower gear. This is a crucial skill on the track, in a car or on a bike. Now this may be obvious, but this answers your question. How to get the proper engine speed is a matter practice. In a car, when using heel-toe technique (or just by hitting the gas with your right foot), you simply hit or "blip" the gas pedal to simply bring the revs up when engaging the clutch in a lower gear. However, if you over-throttle, you can have the reverse problem. Instead of engine braking, you're over-accelerating which is essentially the same problem and can lead to traction loss. So this is where the rev "matching" comes in and is important. I hope this helps.

[@LilSaint001100]

OOohhhh. I like that mug. I snore and I'm about to get my motorcycle and that is great. lol.

[@jonathanruiz4519]

Im Inspired to do a track day now

[@EverythingisFire]

Looks so fun! :D Looking forward to my first track day in the future.

[@DucatiDadATX]

Make more content like this. If you come to COTA I’ll join you.

[@literaryartist1]

This is my goal for this year!!!

[@Treizez34]

Awesome video. Track days are worth every penny. I'd kill to be able to hit this track (West Palm Beach is good but it's got nothing on this).

[@estebanroman8897]

Great video. Probably the best you've done. Keep it coming with videos like this. We can always be better riders :)

[@SigmaJAD]

Brilliant, top quality & professional clip.

[@davidhardy4419]

That brother Moto shirt!!!!!! Love it!

[@Words-of-encouragement.-.]

10:51 She was NOT kidding lol. She was super nervous 🤣🤣

[@eslymarroquin1937]

Awesome video. I wanna go on a track day myself.

[@Migs3]

Thanks for this awesome video. I now have something new that I have to do. Keep up the great videos!

[@johngarone1007]

This video was perfect. I’m not far from njmp. Only been to nyst so far, so now I’m excited to try it!

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

Just keep in mind that NJMP has two courses, Lightning and Thunderbolt, we were on Thunderbolt which is a bit more technical. I've ridden both courses and I recommend Thunderbolt because it's a bit more technical and thus fun!