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CRASHING at New York Safety Track


Tommy and Web's Ducati New York Track bikes. 

New York Safety Track Day with Tommy June 29


Season Opener at NJMP

The Ducati New York Track Experience was so amazing last week, I'm spending the entire weekend at the track this weekend, but with a different crew, the club outfit EvolveGT.

Ducati New York Track Experience

The 2019 Track Season

 It's been a long winter, but I'm finally ready for the track!

Trackready

 The track weapon is ready for action.

Third Annual Festival Fine Italian Cars Bikes and Food

Who would have thought my Ducati track bike would win an award from the Ferrari Car Club of America today? 

Pure Speed at Summit Point Main with Evolve GT

I'm so far behind on keeping up with this blog, but better late than never.

Summit Point Shenandoah Track Day in West Virginia


New Jersey Motorsports Park NJMP with EvolveGT Track Days


How to pack for a motorcycle track day

Racing motorcycles is a ton of fun, but requires a good bit of preparation.  It's awful to wait for weeks for a track day, then drive several hours to NJMP or NYST to find that you've forgotten something essential important or essential.  I've put together the following pack list to remind myself what to bring along to a track day, but maybe you might find it helpful as well.


Track Day Basics

A bike: You should prep your bike and make sure it's running smoothly BEFORE leaving for the track.  If not, you'll fail tech inspection, and not be able to ride.  Most riders safety wire parts of the bike that might come loose during a track day, like an oil filter and bolts, which especially if you ride a twin (like a Ducati), often untorque due to vibration.

Riding gear: Most racetracks require full leathers (at least zipped together), and though you can rent gear, it won't fit nearly as well as something of your own, and I highly recommend adding a back protector if your suit doesn't already equipped. Most tracks also require "gauntlet" style gloves and race boots, and a decent helmet.

Rockwell Cycles Track Day at NYST

My goal is 10 track days this season... a weekend per month.
Tigh Loughhead of Gotham Ducati Racing Motorcycles at New York Safety Track
Credit: Anthony Collins Photography

Racing Ducati 848s at New York Safety Track

Tigh Loughhead of Gotham Ducati rides an 848 at New York Safety Track
My buddy Jeff and I had been planning on racing Ducati Motorcycles at New York Safety Track for months now, having joined a race outfit called EvolveGT back on Black Friday last year, which gives discounts on track days.

848 1098 1198 Track Day Motorcycle Tire Prep at New York Motor Works

Back at Jeff's New York Motor Works. I'm itching to get to the track, but I need new tires.

Rides gone by...