Late Apex Track Days

02/25/2016

REMINDER:

I cancelled our March 6th track day. Instead, we will ride with NOLA Clint Austin at NOLA Motorsports March 6th.
Please pass this on to any rider that may not get this message from my page.

Phil Dagsaan

01/24/2016

We are planning to have a 2 day event in August. It was recently discussed and I don't have any specifics. We do know it will be a cook-out, camping and Drag racing that night.
With in the next week I'll have pricing and the date it will be held.

01/20/2016

Gear Requirements and Tech Inspection

Gear Requirements:
-Gauntlet style gloves
-1 piece leather suit or a 2 piece with a 360 degree zipper
-Over the ankle boots (riding boots are recommended)
-Full-face Snell or DOT approved helmet
-Back protector (recommended but not required)
Tech-Inspection
-Novice and Intermediate
-No ethylene glycol base coolant
-Throttle must return freely
-Functioning kill switch
-Bar Ends
-Ball ends on levers
-Proper functioning front and rear brakes, Brake pads must be within spec
-Kick-stand removed or properly secured ie. proper functioning OEM securing system
-No leaking fluids
-Chain condition and proper tension
-Minimum 6oz coolant overflow bottle
-Tires and rims – acceptable condition, TAPE OVER WHEEL WEIGHTS
Tape-over or remove:
-Headlight
Tail light
-Blinkers
-Mirrors
-License plate
Advanced group also include safety wire:
-Oil Plug
-Oil Filter
-Oil Fill Cap

01/20/2016

Novice Group Notes

Our Novice group rules are designed with safety in mind. The classroom sessions will illustrate lines on the track, turn-in points, pit in / pit out procedures and various other important topics. We also understand that there are 2 types of Novice riders: those with trackday experience and those who are new to track riding. After the first session we will divide the group into sub-groups each containing a control rider. As a rule, all novices must attend the class sessions, follow the leader sessions, and abide by all passing rules established until our lunch-break. After our lunch-break you will be on your own, although the classroom sessions and the follow the leader will continue for riders wanting further instructions.
With rare exception, if a veteran novice rider expresses and demonstrates to management that he or she is of an elevated skill level and would like to forgo a classroom session or follow the leader session, it can be handled on a case by case basis. Passing rules for the riders in this group, and any group, will not be changed in any event. Changing these passing rules would compromise the safety of other riders in the same group.
If a novice rider's skills surpass the rules established for the novice class it is recommended that he or she either bump to the next group level or work within the novice group guidelines to fine tune his or her skills.

01/20/2016

Jamie James told me he's going to be there again. This time he has a Yamaha to shake-down and maybe a 2-up bike to offer rides. IIRC he stated, "nothing too fast, not any faster than the bike can go."
Ricky Torres told me in a conversation earlier today. Even though he can't ride, he too will be there with his rig offering help.
GN Gonzales and Cycle Gear of Baton Rouge is looking into offering a coupon for a Registered rider to purchase track gear for our events.
I addressed the confusion on kick-stands for our Novice group riders in my Tech-Insp. I also created a NOTE outlining a few specifics on how our Novice group is structured and operated. If you have any questions about our guidelines, don't hesitate to ask.
We also have a pool of experienced veteran racers and riders who has offered to help. If there's anything we miss, bring it to our attention. We're looking forward to offering a solid program that not only will be fun but educational.

01/13/2016

October 11, 2015

01/12/2016

Flashback 2011

01/12/2016

Flashback 2012

01/12/2016

Our mission is to educate & improve the skills of novice motorcycle riders through a combination of classroom presentations hosted by seasoned instructors as well as moderate instructor controlled on-track riding applications on a closed course employing proper safety personnel.

Participant feedback is encouraged so as to expand the base curriculum to suit the particular needs of individuals and riding groups.

Goals
To improve a rider’s overall safety on public roads
To improve a rider’s ability to make sound decisions before and after a riding emergency
To improve rider’s vehicle control in all situations
To bring the local motorcycle community together to share in these goals

01/12/2016

01/12/2016

It didn't start out good in the morning, then cars were exploding oil on the track, but once that was cleaned up, in the afternoon the sun started to come out and it ended up being amazing!