Active Service Members of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserves. Proper identification in the form of a United States Uniformed Services “WHITE" (CAC) Identification Card for U.S. Military Personnel.

Retired from any of the divisions listed directly above. “Retired” is defined as:
(A) Enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service,
(B) Medically retired, or
(C) 100% disabled
Proper identification of those listed in category A, or B must be in the form of United States Uniformed “BLUE” Identification Card. Proper identification for those classified in category C is a United States Uniformed “TAN” Identification Card.

Dependents of Active Service Members at least 14 years of age. Proper identification of dependents in the form of United States Uniformed “PINK” Identification Card.

Veterans with an Honorable Discharge serving a minimum of 2 years, or 6-months in an active war zone, in any of the United States service divisions listed above. Spouses of actively deployed, or deceased military personnel, are eligible. Proper identification in the form of a redacted DD 214, plus a current photo ID are required to register and ID must be presented at check-in.

Active First Responders. Law Enforcement, Paramedics, Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) with current supporting identification.

All required supporting documentation can be emailed to Freedom Riding Academy Inc. for registration. For more information, see "How do I register?"

Registration is done by emailing the required documentation to Freedom Riding Academy Inc. For information on required documentation, see "Who can participate?"

Freedom Riding Academy utilizes Jennings GP as it’s primary facility. Its location is centrally located in the Southeastern United States and is within 4 hours of 14 military installations with over 225,000 Service Members, thousands of reservists and hundreds of thousands of military veterans. For more information go to the JenningsGP Website.

Weather: We will ride rain or shine. It is rare that rain is an all-day event in Florida. The only way an event will be cancelled due to weather is for a named tropical storm or hurricane. So, plan accordingly.

Camping: Many attendees camp at the track the night before the events. Jennings GP normally locks the gates at 9:30PM. It is advised to call Jennings GP (386-938-1110) to coordinate your camping plans and find out what time the gate is closing.

If you have an appropriate leather one-piece suit or two-piece leather zip together suit, over-ankle boots, gauntlet gloves, and a full-face helmet you are encouraged to bring them. They are the “uniform” of the trackday rider. Helmets are not available but if you do not have the other required gear it will be provided to you. Please let us know your size to ensure we can accommodate. We suggest wearing some sort of compression under¬garments or the now common undersuits inside your suit. Should you crash, this sort of gear reduces skin abrasion inside the suit.

Suits Riders must wear leathers (one piece or two-piece that zips into one is acceptable). Two-piece suits that zip must be full zipped around the waist to prevent gapping. ***Cordura or other textile/non-leather riding suits are not allowed.***

Boots Leather over the ankle boots are required. Cordura hiking boots and ankle boots are not acceptable. Military boots are not recommended and those that are not full leather aren’t acceptable.

Gloves Gloves must be in good condition and gauntlet style with closures.

Helmet Full Face Snell, BSI, DOT or ECE approved helmets (high impact tested). Industry standards recommend less than 5 years old. Helmets with any visible crash damage will not be allowed onto the track.

Highly Recommended Gear

• A back protector that is sanctioned race organization approved (e.g., Alpinestars, Dainese, Knox, Bohn, etc.)
• A suit under layer such as Under Armor
• Ear plugs
• Rain Gear (big enough to go over leather suit)

The track falls under a VERY STRICT county enforced sound limit of 104db! Please let us know if you have aftermarket exhaust when you register via an additional email to militarytrackdays@gmail.com. You will need the baffle for your aftermarket exhaust and if you don’t have a baffle there are some work around techniques but we can’t guarantee that your bike will meet the strictly enforced sound limits.

Tape over ALL lights and Glass (to include mirrors). All glass and lights MUST be taped over, if possible, it is recommended to remove mirrors. Painter’s tape is recommended but duct tape can also be utilized to cover the headlight, taillight, turn signal lenses and reflectors, so they don’t shatter if they come in contact with the racetrack, necessitating lengthy cleanup and hence, less track time for all. If possible, unplug lights or pull fuses so lights are off as the tape can melt onto light housing from bulb heat. **If you do remove fuses remember to replace fuses after the track day.** For skills camps we will remove the tape from your taillight at morning tech inspection.

Duct tape should also be affixed over the wheel weights to keep them from flying off at speed.

It is also recommended to tape over your speedometer readout.

Tires must be in good condition with good tread depth. Ensure your brakes pads have sufficient material (front brake pads in particular). New tires are a good idea for a day at the track and are recommended. Sport or race compound tires are recommended. Normally each tire manufacture will have track air pressure recommendations; check their websites. **Track day tire pressures are normally considerably lower than street pressures.** Tires and brakes are two of the most important items to help ensure a safe day at the track.

Sidestands are permitted and are not required to be zip-tied up. Side stand engine kill switch must be operational. If side stand engine kill switch fails during tech, you will be required to zip-tie the kickstand in the up position.

License plate must be removed.

If you are doing helmet and/or bike camera/video - you MUST take your camera and setup (helmet or bike) through Tech to be approved. Camera mounts cannot be “suction cupped” to the bike or rider. They must be hard fastened.

While NOT required for our events the following bike preparations should be considered:

Bring some extra fuel as you will probably go through an entire tank during the day and track only sells very expensive race fuel.

Liquid Cooled bikes: Run water or racing approved coolant (e.g., engine Ice, MoCool, ect.) No anti-freeze if possible

Safety Wiring:

Oil Filter safety wired Oil Fill Cap (safety wired or secured with Hi-Temp Silicone) Oil Drain Plug (safety wired or secured with Hi-Temp Silicone)

With this being the first time at a track; there is no expectation for you to try to meet or have any of the following except food and water. Although if you do have access to some of the items listed; bringing them would be advised.

If you have a Pop-Up Canopy or other type of awning, bring it. There isn’t much shade at Jennings GP.

Bring some hand tools. Having the right variety of tools, if possible—is a good idea for even a first time track day and essential for those that frequent the track. After some time on the track you might want to make adjustments to your levers and such. There’s no reason to bring a complete tool chest. Do an inventory of the fasteners on your bike and make sure you have the tools to fit them. In most cases, a selection of sockets from 8mm to 17mm, corresponding box-end wrenches, and a set of Allen (hex) keys or sockets will cover most bikes. Tools to remove both wheels. You should also have an adjustable wrench of some sort (a set of channel lock pliers, for example). Additionally, include zip-ties, a power drill with an assortment of bits, wire cutters, safety wire, electrical tape, an air pump, and a reliable tire gauge.

Being comfortable when you’re not on the bike is a good thing and will help you avoid anything that fatigues you and strips valuable energy. At the very least, bring a chair and a remnant of carpet to put under the bike. Should you find yourself wrenching between sessions, having a soft (and insulating, if it’s a hot or cold day) pad for your knees and butt will be appreciated.

You’ll need a cooler to keep everything cold. There are no amenities at or near Jennings GP. Bring what you need for the day to stay hydrated and nourished.

There are some power outlets at about half of the Jennings GP pits so some folks bring a fan to keep themselves comfortable—and sometimes for their helmet. A fan that you can rest your helmet on or in front of between sessions will help dry it out.

Alcohol and Drugs. This topic is taken very seriously, and violations will not be tolerated. Open containers of alcohol are not allowed at the track until the track goes “cold” at the end of the day and the event is over. This means from the time you arrive until the end of the day, no one in your group opens a container of alcohol. You, the rider, are responsible for everyone in your party (friends and family). If anyone within your group is caught with an open container or using drugs (to include medical marijuana) while the event is running, you will be escorted off of the premises.