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Godsuki
01-07-2010, 04:40 PM
Welcome to Groove Union Motorcycle School!

We are motorcycle enthusiasts just like you, here to provide you an unforgettable track day experience for riders of all skill level. We provide a safe and enjoyable environment for motorcycle enthusiasts to perfect their skills at the smoothest and most challenging track in Texas. Our events are open to riders of all skill level from novice riders to veteran racers. It's all about the Experience; the thrill of riding on a racetrack with out any distractions. Just the pure joy of riding!

Our events are designed to give each and every rider maximum on-track time. We offer weekend events for everyone's convenience. A typical track day will allow you to enjoy 140 - 160 miles of riding. Riders at our events are split into three groups - Novice, Intermediate and Motard. Number of participants are strictly limited to ensure quality, safety, and the best track day experience possible. Group size will be limited to 20 riders per session.

To register, go to: http://www.grandsportspeedway.com/opentrackbikes.html

Prices will be as follows:

Lightweight-$115
Intermediate-$110
Novice-$125

Lunch will be included in track fees.

Novice riders will benefit from 4:1 instructor ratio, and on track as well as classroom instruction.

Intermediate riders will also have classroom and on track instruction.

Even our Lightweight riders will have the benefit of on track instruction.

Our goal is to provide you with the best on track experience available, quality instruction, and great value for your dollar.

A cornerworking program will be used for those wanting to earn trackday credits. In exchange for a day of cornerworking, you will be given credit for a future event that you can redeem any time this year. TO sign up for cornerworking, send an email to tim@grandsportspeedway.com


Lightweight Class -
This group is for Intermediate to Advanced Level riders only. Previous track or racing experience required. NO Novice riders allowed.
Group requirements will be: No displacement larger than 650cc
Eligible machines are Motard 85cc 2 stroke or 150 cc 4 stroke to 650cc 4 stroke, SV 650, Ninja 650, Ninja 250, RS125, and Vintage bikes. No inline 4 cylinder bikes over 500cc

$115 per day (Limited to 20 spots per day)


Novice
If you have no prior MOTORCYCLE track experience you MUST register in this group, NO EXCEPTIONS. Designed for street riders and Novice track riders, this group provides valuable on-track and classroom training.

Novice group receives class room and on-track instruction, including critiquing of on-track skills. The class room sessions are MANDATORY. Instructors will accompany riders on all track sessions. Your instructor will supervise all passing. During your classroom and on-track sessions you will learn the "racing line", proper use of the throttle, braking, gear changes and selection as well as basic cornering techniques and body positioning. Below is a typical Class Room session for the Novice Group.

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Novice group is structured. All Novice group riders must attend all class-room sessions and ride within their group. We are aware that many riders chose the Novice group multiple times, and this is why we divide the Novice group into several sub-groups based on skill level. The pace is "comfortable". Everyone rides at his or her own pace.

Limited to 20 spots per group per day
$125 per day.

Intermediate
This group is for people with enough track time that they are comfortable at an accelerated riding pace up to the beginning racer.

We have a mandatory class room session for the intermediate group before the first 3 on-track sessions. These class room sessions are to ensure the safety of all riders, and to improve the riding skills of all riders. Our class room sessions will focus on Line Building, Body Positioning and Braking & Shifting.

Riders in this group will probably want to focus heavily on body position, setting up for turns, the racing line, and advanced throttle/braking control. Instructors will be available upon request.

Safe passing is permitted with at least 6 feet space cushion. The track tempo is intermediate to fast. No licensed racers permitted in this group unless cleared by GrandSport instructor Staff.

Instructors are on track all day long at your service. Use them to answer questions, show you lines, critique riding styles and techniques, etc.

Riders in this group MUST wear a back protector.

$110 per day

Limited to 20 spots per group per day

Daily Schedule
7:30 AM - Gates Open
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration & tech inspections
8:30 AM - Rider's Meeting -This meeting is mandatory for all riders
9:00 AM - First track session -
Rotation Order : Lightweight, Intermediate, Novice. (20 Minute Sessions)

12:00 PM - Lunch Break
12:30 PM - Parade Lap - For riders new to the track

1:00 PM - Track sessions resume (20 Minute Sessions)
5:00 PM - End of Day :


morning of the event will cost you an additional $25. Lack of preregistrations may lead to a cancellation of the event due to lack of interest so please check the website before you drive out!

Godsuki
01-07-2010, 05:15 PM
General
GrandSport provides water, however, we recommend you bring additional water and refreshments. Please note, the number of drinks we provide are based upon our registration numbers.
• Chair(s).
• Shade/shelter - EZ ups are always a good idea at any track event
• Food. Lunch is provided for riders. Food available for others on site for a charge.
• Miscellaneous tools (bring zip ties, duct tape and your bikes tool kit... just in case).
• Extra fuel - Bring a 5 gallon can of fuel, especially for weekend events. It sounds silly, but remember your bike key! Finally, make a check list of all the things you need/would like to bring. Driving for a couple hours and realizing you forgot something important is not fun at all.
• Finally, we suggest that you DO NOT ride by yourself. Hook up with a friend or another rider attending the event due to the off chance that you are injured and can not load up your belongings and drive yourself home.

Bike Prep
(Also know as "101 uses for duct tape")
All bikes MUST pass technical inspection prior to admittance to the track. If your bike DOES NOT pass tech inspection, you will NOT receive a refund.
1. Tires and brakes must be in good condition. Tires should be at least 75% of new condition. Any tires that are bluing from excessive wear will be disallowed. Slicks are allowed in 85% plus condition. We will have on site tire service at each track day, so if your tires don't pass, you will have the opportunity to put on replacement tires to pass tech.
2. All glass, headlight, turn signals, and plastic lenses must be taped over or removed. Side mirrors must be removed for the advanced group and at least taped over for all other groups. The picture below is a good example. You can use any kind of tape, including painter's tape, duct tape, electrical tape, etc.
3. We recommend, but do not require removal of center stands. No bikes with center stands will be allowed in the Advanced/Racer Group due to the ground clearance issue.
4. All machines must have an operational handlebar mounted kill switch/button and self-closing throttle in good working condition.
5. Advanced and Intermediate group riders MUST use water or water wetter or a non-ethyl glycol based anti-freeze/coolant. Approved Poly Glycol brands are: Evans, 7th Gear, Liquid Performance, and Engine Ice. NO AUTOMOTIVE ETHYL GLYCOL BASED COOLANTS ARE ALLOWED.
6. All valve stems must have caps.
7. Wheel balance weights must be well-secured.
8. License plates must have bolts taped or be removed.

General Rules

BE ON TIME!!

Missing the mandatory riders meeting is not acceptable and you will not be allowed to ride that day. Said riders meeting covers information that is CRITICAL to the safety of ALL riders participating in the event. If you miss this meeting you will not ride and you will not receive a refund of credit of any kind.

Registration and tech open at 7:30AM and closes at 8:30AM when the riders meeting starts. Registration for riders who were "late" but present at the riders meeting will re-open at 9:00AM for an additional 30 minutes along with tech inspection. Tech and registration will then close for the day at 9:30AM.
• Riders may only enter the course under the approval of the grid entry marshal
• Riders exiting the track into the pit area or paddocks may only re-enter the track under the approval of the grid entry marshal.
• Riders exiting the course into a runoff area may only re-enter the track with the approval of a corner worker or track marshal.
• Any rider who crashes may not directly re-enter the track. That rider must wait for the crash vehicle to bring the bike back to the pit area. In addition, the rider must wait with the crashed bike and not attempt to cross the track or walk back to the pit area.
• No rider may, at any time ride in such a manner as to endanger life or limb of other riders, officials, or guests. Such riding includes blatant violation of flag conditions as displayed by corner workers. Riders who act in such manner and are reported to track officials will be ejected from the event, without exception or appeal.
• Only the registered rider may ride on the track during ride sessions.
• Any rider observed riding recklessly in the pit or paddock area may be ejected from the event. However, warnings will be given wherever possible for minor rule violations. Remember, we're here to have a good time, not police our riders every moment of every event.

ORGANIZATIONAL RULES
Or how to get ejected from an event...
• Alcohol and other intoxicants are forbidden during on-track hours (7:30AM - 5:00PM). Any such substance brought to an event must be brought to the attention of Gransport staff who will then make a ruling on appropriateness (i.e. prescription medication, etc)
• Any rider found in possession of such substances at an event will be immediately ejected, forfeit monies paid for track days and be barred from further attendance for 6 months. If the substance is a narcotic or other dangerous drug, the rider will be permanently barred from any future track events at Gransport.
• Any rider who creates a disruption to the point that it interferes with the regular operation of an event will be subject to ejection.
• Grandsport reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual. Any individual denied permission to attend a track event will receive a refund unless the denial is for one of the reasons specified in this policy statement.
• Riders ejected from any GrandSport events forfeit any and all monies paid to GrandSport.

Services
We are putting together a group of services for your convenience at the track!

Registration
Advance registration is preferred by phone or internet. Registration the morning of the event will cost you an additional $25. Lack of preregistrations may lead to a cancellation of the event due to lack of interest so please check the website before you drive out!

Jason_Canuck
01-07-2010, 07:12 PM
Registered for the 27th.

PYROBUG51
01-07-2010, 07:49 PM
Im writing in the days!:thumb:

less_than_coop
01-08-2010, 08:46 AM
damn, i wanna do a TD this season.

Godsuki
01-08-2010, 09:22 AM
damn, i wanna do a TD this season.

Come on! You know I'll take good care of you :thumb:

less_than_coop
01-08-2010, 09:31 AM
Come on! You know I'll take good care of you :thumb:

Hellz yeah. Working on it for sure!

CaligoneTx
01-08-2010, 09:41 AM
I either need a piston in one of the 900rr's or revalve the forks on the Kat and Im in :thumb:

Squanto84
01-12-2010, 08:40 PM
Bump..


And Cali - your Katana's forks don't have any valves to re-valve. You need emulators!

hotcknstrips
01-12-2010, 08:53 PM
In the next few days I may register for intermediate. :D

But I need a suit first.

BigComfy
01-12-2010, 08:54 PM
In the next few days I may register for novice. :D

But I need a suit first.

:thumb:

hotcknstrips
01-12-2010, 09:17 PM
:thumb:

bish. :angry7:

well, I guess I'll do that then.

mekrew
01-12-2010, 09:33 PM
get a suit !!!

hotcknstrips
01-12-2010, 09:49 PM
get a suit !!!

I lendine to a "friend" and now I can't find him. :angry7:

Blackjack
01-12-2010, 10:14 PM
I may do this.

bumblebee
01-12-2010, 10:18 PM
I should do this.

There I fixed it for ya! :D

BigComfy
01-13-2010, 07:47 AM
I lendine to a "friend" and now I can't find him. :angry7:

You can use mine.

TeleRomeo
01-13-2010, 12:33 PM
Im down!!!
:notworthy:

logan5
01-21-2010, 08:33 AM
Just out of curiousity ... I don't have a motard, but I do like the idea of one. Will there be a motard noob class for learning how to ride a motard like a motard? you know ... the whole stick your foot out and backing it in through corners kind of stuff ... for those of us with no dirt experience?

Godsuki
01-21-2010, 08:40 AM
Just out of curiousity ... I don't have a motard, but I do like the idea of one. Will there be a motard noob class for learning how to ride a motard like a motard? you know ... the whole stick your foot out and backing it in through corners kind of stuff ... for those of us with no dirt experience?

We will have highly qualified motard instructors to help you on your way to tardation, Thomas :thumb:

BossLady
01-21-2010, 08:56 AM
WOOHOO track season!!

I'm gonna try to ride my bike rubber side down this time

Godsuki
01-21-2010, 09:16 AM
WOOHOO track season!!

I'm gonna try to ride my bike rubber side down this time

Sure hope to see you at GSS Theresa :icon_thum

PropHead
01-21-2010, 02:48 PM
I'm there; looking forward to seeing you at the track Tim!

Godsuki
01-21-2010, 02:50 PM
I'm there; looking forward to seeing you at the track Tim!


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Jason_Canuck
01-21-2010, 04:26 PM
Rather a statement than a question, but tire service will be available, right.

(Spoke with John and he said he'd be there, just wanted everyone to know that).

Godsuki
01-21-2010, 06:15 PM
Rather a statement than a question, but tire service will be available, right.

(Spoke with John and he said he'd be there, just wanted everyone to know that).

That is correct. South Central Race Center will support all Groove Union events

mekrew
01-21-2010, 07:06 PM
john is going to be a busy man this year

SCRC John
01-22-2010, 01:42 PM
john is going to be a busy man this year

:bounce:

bignissan
03-18-2010, 12:14 PM
I can't go till June, but I'll be there.