Ride Your Bike At The Race Track  


Once a month, the Hawaii Road Race Association (HRRA) hosts Track Riding Days. Ride on the race track, no speed limits, no cops, no gravel, no cars! Drag your knee (if you want to) around the turns, hit over 120mph on every lap ... It's up to you.



GROUP 1

This group provides on and off the track introduction for first time track riders. Riders should be familiar with their bike before riding in Group 1. Instructors will be circulating the track with you, doing lead/follow sessions. Very limited passing only.

GROUP 2

After having done at least one full day of Group 1, and the approval by an instructor, you can move to Group 2. Limited passing allowed.

GROUP 3

This group is for the most experienced, fastest riders and racers. You must have a full leather suit and riding boots, Safe passing is allowed everywhere.


WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Water, lunch, full tank of gas, proof of medical insurance (Military ID acceptable), full face helmet, leather gloves, leather boots that protect the ankle bone (tennis shoes or hiking boots not allowed), leather riding jacket (mesh jackets not allowed), leather or other riding pants (mesh pants not allowed) or two pairs of Jeans and knee pads, or a full racing suit. NO EXCEPTIONS ON RIDING GEAR.

PREPARE YOUR BIKE

By removing mirrors, tape over your headlight, taillight and turn signals. YOUR BIKE MUST BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND HAVE TIRES IN GOOD CONDITION. YOUR BIKE WILL BE INSPECTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE, WATER, AND OIL LEVEL PRIOR TO TRACK DAY.

SCHEDULE

8:30 - 9:15 Riders sign-in
9:15 - 9:30 MANDATORY riders meeting
9:30 - 10:00 Group 1 riders orientation
10:00 Group 3 (subject to change)
10:20 Group 2 (subject to change)
10:40 Group 1 (subject to change)
Groups rotate (3, 2, 1) all day long.

COST

First time riders - $50
Returning riders - $75
Spectators/crew - $8

For more information, call Kim at 722-9227.



Race Director Kim Nakashima explains the track layout. A walk around of the track explaining braking, turning & shifting points is included.