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    Default Track day

    So I know I asked this a few years ago when I first acquired my spyder but now that there is a bigger spyder population I figured I would bring it up again.
    has anyone done a motorcycle track day on the spyder?
    i never got around to it as I originally did some leg work and some places seemed willing to work with me but I never got the whole FULL gear storm trooper outfit so I never went to one.
    How about all of you?

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    Default TRACK DAY ? ? ?

    Have you been under a ROCK ? ? ?.....They had a " Hugh " one at Spyderfest 2013.................3 hrs. + of unlimited DRAG RACING....I consider that a Track Day .........Mike

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    I put out a couple of feelers to a privately-ownd track outside of Monticello, NY, but they never answered my inquiries...
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    I think for the most part, they (track owners) are not familiar enough with Spyders and the unknown potential for flipping one. Of course it's as likely to flip as a two wheeler to go down. Compared to bikes though, I think the number of Spyder owners wanting to track (not drag race) their rides is pretty small. Besides, I'd rather drag knee on my bikes, than even attempt to drag knee on a Spyder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    Have you been under a ROCK ? ? ?.....They had a " Hugh " one at Spyderfest 2013.................3 hrs. + of unlimited DRAG RACING....I consider that a Track Day .........Mike
    Nope knew about that but I had a different type in mind.
    i put feelers out a few years ago as well and they seemed open to the idea and at the same time hesitant due to the unknowns of the spyder back then.
    I just never addressed it and I know it generally is not suited to the spyder demographic but there is always a group interested in everything and anything.

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    Does the Dragon count?

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    While not a track I think it should!

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    I think a good place to give this a try would be at VIR (Virginia International Raceway). They have at least 2 charity events that our mustang club goes to. They allow just about anything on the track, but there is no passing. I have been there with 3 mustangs, and my lightning. Don't have any pictures of the roush on the track, but here are the other three.
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