How to Do a Motorcycle Track Day

How to Do a Motorcycle Track Day
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Whether you are a seasoned rider, or a fresh-to-the-track newbie, taking your motorcycle to a track day event is no small undertaking, or investment. With limited time on the race track and a lot to take into consideration, preparing for your trip is going to be as important as the skills you showcase through the turns themselves. Spurgeon, Alessandra, and Lance (the Managing Editor of Common Tread) team up to provide you a look at a list of things to do in order to make the most out of your time in the saddle.

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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🤣

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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! 👍👍

[@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! 💪

[@nelsonmairena5158]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@mrnoodley]

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

[@URBANENGINEER]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😋

[@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!

[@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.

[@novathafrenchie7510]

BEST TRACK DAY VIDEO IVE SEEN NEVER BEEN NEW RIDER NOW I CANT WAIT TO GO THANKS GUYS

[@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.

[@edisonareis]

Pretty fun and value added episode ! Great job team.

[@twomper]

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

[@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!

[@EverythingisFire]

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

[@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.

[@johnswanson6994]

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

[@Migs3]

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

[@KyleBrand]

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

[@shiznuts]

Dope video! Really makes me want to go out and attend a trackday! Hadn't ridden anything 2-wheel motorized since my moped days and back then I had a few scares. But... being a fan of the MotoGP, it always remained a bucketlist thing to go out and ride! This year I started things easy with the baby Gixxer, the Suzuki GSX-R125. Am slowly building my confidence. Next year? Probably upgrading to a Triumph Daytona 675R! Bring it on!

[@ajbecker121]

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

[@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!!

[@r3yuk682]

This video is awesome man. really liked it

[@SigmaJAD]

Brilliant, top quality & professional clip.

[@funk-n-groovin6779]

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

[@Hao849]

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

[@lifeinchina7758]

great to watch, thanks for making such an interesting video.

[@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 ;)

[@pood_49]

Very informative. Thanks for the upload!

[@korm0043]

Awesome video guys! Thanks for making it.

[@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.

[@Therapistgabe]

Well made video Revzilla! Perfect timing as I am planning my first track day here in Bahrain when it opens up for the new season. Gave me more insight on how it all goes down. I think I'll be starting off like Alessandra and taking things slow. Btw clean looking Triumph! 💙

[@gatesb7757]

This was fantastic!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

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

[@Steve-vm1fi]

New Redline! Best day of the month!

[@davidalexispr]

I loved this video so much! Thank you guys!

[@rizqirizaldo]

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

[@Juuul89]

AWESOME video, keep up the good work!

[@IndianaGeologist]

Loved this vid!

[@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.

[@russelllocke7180]

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

[@GPM116]

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

[@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.

[@Pandawanabe]

Yes , more RevZilla videos!

[@deanagar4062]

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

[@kayinoue2497]

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

[@butterbaybiscuits8694]

This looked really fun

[@l-j9559]

Great video! Gj guys!!!

[@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!

[@charleswinter1335]

Awesome video!

[@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 :)

[@newyoungheart]

100% love this video.

[@leapingpizza7960]

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

[@ihcnarf]

Great and interessant video ! Thank you

[@noahprieto4048]

This video is awesome

[@DamianDeEu]

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

[@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.

[@bradtaylor5003]

Great vid guys

[@dickflinghammer7643]

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

[@spidermic]

Great video guys

[@rickmasterflexify]

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

[@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

[@goobersdaaaddy]

great vid - thank you!!

[@rudebwoy8]

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

[@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

[@shampaochung45]

sooooooooooooo good, i love it.

[@eslymarroquin1937]

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

[@maikeli7]

I’m really considering doing this!

[@MrKromy67]

Great vid! Thanks

[@estebanroman8897]

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

[@Anderzander]

Great video - thank you

[@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.

[@davidhardy4419]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@pologuzman684]

Great video

[@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.

[@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 :(

[@The63chicky]

Great vid and really helps to know what a track day is all about. I'm keen now..... Oh subbed too :)

[@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 !

[@sartoriusrock]

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

[@Grasshoppa65]

Forgive the crass language but…….FUCKING AWESOME VIDEO GUYS. This was a perfect glimpse of a return and new track day. Excellent stuff. If I could thumb this up a hundred times I would!

[@efreund1]

keep these types of videos coming

[@jimhamilton6209]

Great video.