What gear do I need for the track?
Rider Protective Gear Requirements
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)
Is my motorcycle ready for the track?
Motorcycle Requirements
Exhaust Baffle
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 It Up
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
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.
Other Safety Requirements
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.
Recommendations
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)