Hey guys, my buddy and I did NJMP Lightning a month ago for our first track day and we had a blast. We rode with nesba, but I also heard some nice things about STT. With all the different riding dates, it seems like two good oranizations to ride with. Anyhow, I want to ride again while I am on vaction from 6/6-6/14 and low and behold, STT has the lightning course on 6/6 and 6/7. I was going to ride on 6/14 with nesba at lightning, but 6/7 is so much more convenient..........so here are my question about a first time with STT 1) Do the venues usually fill up? And how many bikes usually run in a group? Nesba begginers group on our first track day was almost filled. They had 50 bikes signed up that day out of 55 total spots. Its was a little bunched up, but it gave us a chance to work on corner markers and passing skills. 2) If i missed it, I appologize, but whats the passing rule like for beginners in STT? 3) It seems like the price to sign up for STT is $35 and the track day at NJMP for 6/7 is $150.....is that it? 4) I plan on registering for novice, but my buddy and I ( both been riding for 8 years ) were in the middle of the pack ( on the slightly quicker side regarding speed, pace and control ) when we rode with nesba.....even though it was our first track day. We felt comfortable in the beginner group and were smooth at high speed, semi agressive riding. Would I probably be in the middle of the pack in the beginner group with STT? 5) I am assuming everything else will be similar to what I encountered when I arrived at NJMP when I rode with nesba? Anything else I should know about? I am new to track riding and just want to learn and progress like everybody else ( I'm not an ego-maniac, but the ego deffinatley gets checked at the door ). Thanks, Lee
i will let you know going to MMC this weekend for 2 days in the novice class... i can tell you that i have been nothing but pleased with the support and info from STT! i am psyched and ready for riding... keep ya posted... just PM me if i lose track (LOL) of this thread :lol:
first off welcome and have fun! the dates you are inquiring about will be run by absolute cycle under our reciprocal membership program . be assured it is a well run org & we have had great feedback on both ends from both orgs clients . as far as your q's i'll answer in order 1: yes they fill up quick , but stt & absolute run smaller groups than , well................the other orgs . get your spot now if you want it. 2: 6 of 1 / half a dozen of the other w/ all the different orgs . i suggest reading the entire "rulebook" online . 3: what it says on the stt booking site is what it is . no hidden costs . 4: stay in novice , "study" during the classroom sessions , the format is similar but presented in a different manner w/ the diff orgs . if you have a question write it down then ask when you get the chance , the dumbest q's are the one you don't ask . i think you would be wise to take it all in & "make your own pie" . unless of course the staff keeps coming up to you saying you should move...... 5: yep , register - tech - riders meeting - ride as for the last part , drilling/saftey wiring your oil drain , filter & fill as well a changing coolant is a fantastic thing no matter what group are are in & required to bump up out of novice/beginner ......i prefer distilled , deionized or reverse osmosis water w/ water wetter but engine ice is good if you don't want to drain/change for winter storage . enjoy your new drug ..........................................