Open Tuesday-Friday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Open Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Open Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
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This is a special day that is designed to cater to riders that are looking for a mellow day on the track, with many riders on their street bikes. This is an educational day, not a race day. The beginner group is an amazing opportunity for a first-timer to experience the track. The structure of this day was born back in 2004, at that time track days weren’t attended by street riders, or as popular as they are today. I met with the team at SportbikeTrack Time and we came up with a plan to offer their beginner program and create a “1st Track Day” for the whole group. We had 37 riders that day, only 3 of whom had previously ridden on a track. The day was a great success with no crashes and lots of smiles as the riders had the chance to explore their machines with the help of the STT coaching staff. That spirit and program have continued as the day has evolved. This is not a race day.
Since 2004 we have put over 350 people on the track for the 1st time. If you have never been to the track, but you like twisty roads and are curious about doing a track day this event is for you.
Group 2 is for folks that have ridden at the track previously, but consider themselves street riders and are looking for a track experience free of drama, with plenty of room. There are guidelines for passing and proximity to other riders. This group also comes with optional classroom sessions. I highly recommend the classroom sessions. This is where STT really shines, the educational portion of their program is the finest in the industry.
Group 3 is “quick and polite” – this is a group for track day riders and racers that want to bring out their street or track bike and enjoy a less dense, more courteous experience than one would expect on a normal track day.
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Show up early and hang out on Sunday.
STT is hosting their annual Track Fest Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10 camping at the track is only $5
Todd Pugh and the team at Shiny Side Up Law are generously sponsoring a Pig Roast on Sunday night. Dinner is at 6 pm. Our friend John Klunk has sponsored our lunch. If you see Todd or John please give them a wave or thumbs up!
We will do our track walk after dinner at 7 pm. If you have never walked Gingerman this is not to be missed. Coaching legend Chris “K3” Onwiler shares the nuances of the track.
We provide a catered lunch and cold water and Gatorade throughout the day. We’ll have a pit set up with chairs and awnings as well. We also have a photographer there that will provide a link with hundreds of pics of all of the action.
We will have a block of rooms at a local hotel. Details on that will follow. I’ll be camping at the track. Camping at the track costs $5 at the gate.
Gear Requirements:
Full face helmet
Riding pants with armor
Riding jacket with armor
Pants and jacket must zip together
Boots that cover your ankles
Gloves that cover your wrists.
If you don’t have racing leathers and you would like to wear a set for the day please contact me for a no-cost-to-you leather rental provided in partnership with STT.
Bike Prep:
Speedo and Tach must be covered (taped)
Mirrors, turn signals, headlight, and taillight must be covered or removed
Coolant is OK in the 1st track day group only. For groups 2 and 3 you need water wetter. We can do that swap at the shop, we cannot do that at the track
Tires need to be less than 5 years old and in good condition with half or more tread remaining
No safety wire is required
If you have any questions about the day please email me at Johnny@motoworkschicago.com and I’ll be happy to get you sorted.
Itinerary:
SUNDAY
6:00 PM – DINNER
7:00 PM – TRACK WALK
MONDAY
7:00 AM – COFFEE
7:30 PM – REGISTRATION
8:15 AM – RIDERS MEETING
9:00 AM – TRACK GOES HOT
Hotel accommodations:
We have a block rate available at the Holiday Inn Express in South Haven, MI. Contact them directly and Mention the Motoworks Block rate of $TBD per night during their busy Blueberry Fest weekend.
Holiday Inn Express 1741 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-8800
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