About this event
Carrmoto Track Days is a small grass roots trackday org aimed at helping motorcycle riders improve riding skills on the track or on the street. At our track days you will improve your ability to become more familiar with the capabilities of your motorcycle and make you a more skilled and safe rider. Safety on the track is our overriding objective.
THERE IS VERY VERY LIMITED TIRE SERVICE FOR MAY 26th EVENT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR TIRES SORTED AND READY BEFORE THE EVENT. THERE WOULD BE NO GUARANTEE WE WILL HAVE THE PROPER TIRE FOR YOUR BIKE AND NO REFUNDS FOR TIRE ISSUES
Run Groups:
- Advance Group(ADV) is for track day veterans and licensed racers. The pace will be accelerated with safe but close passing. Passing is allowed in every section of the track.
- Intermediate Group 2(INT2) is for experienced track riders looking for the bump up from INT1. Generally speaking, INT2 pace is faster than INT1 pace. Passing with 6ft of space is allowed on all sections of the track.
- Intermediate Group 1(INT1) is for riders who are looking to bump up from Novice and are familiar with the flags, pit in/out procedures and the racing line. Generally speaking, INT1 pace is faster than Novice pace. Passing using the 6ft rule is limited to the straights in the morning and passing in all sections using the 6ft rule in the afternoon sessions.
- Novice Group(NOV) is for experienced street riders looking to improve their skills and become safer riders. Passing is limited to straights with 6ft of spacing. Generally speaking, it is the slowest group with mostly beginners. Riders looking to bump up to Int 1 should have bikes prepped for that run group.
Rates:
Early bird special ends March 1st. $200. Garage $50
After March 1st. $225. Garage $50.
Event requirements
PROTECTIVE GEAR REQUIREMENTS
- A damage-free full-face helmet with an intact face shield. Modular helmets are not permitted. No quick-release systems. Helmets should not be older than 5 years.
- Leather riding gloves with full gauntlet(over wrist bone). No holes or broken seams allowed.
- One- or two-piece leather suit with full waist zipper. Leathers can have some road rash but no holes or broken seams. Professional repairs are ok. Ballistic suits with full armor acceptable in Novice only.
- Calf length riding boots (no laces). No holes or broken seams allowed.
- Back and chest protectors highly recommended. Back protectors are required for INT1, INT2, and ADV
MOTORCYCLE TECH REQUIREMENTS
- Z rated tires must be 50% or better and be no less than 5 years old. Tire service will be available at the track.
- Wheel weights must be well secured and duct taped over.
- Brake pads must be 50% or better and braking system must be in good working order with firm lever feel.
- All lever, shifters, and foot pegs should be tight, functional, and undamaged.
- Throttle must operate smoothly and return to original position.
- No loose or flopping bodywork
- No oil or fluid leaks of any kind
- Exhaust system must be properly secured and functioning.
- Motorcycles must have a working kill switch on handlebar.
- All lights, turn signals, and mirrors must be taped where present.
- Forks and shocks must not be leaking and suspension must be in good working order.
- Passenger pegs and kick stands must be removed or zip-tied for Intermediate and Advanced groups.
- No ethylene glycol-based coolant for Intermediate and Advanced groups.
- Oil filter, oil fill cap, oil drain plug and oil dip stick must be secured with safety wire in Intermediate and Advanced groups.
- No K&N oil filters
- Go Pros and similar devices are permitted if tethered to the bike.
- Please use common sense as safety issues not listed here will need to be addressed before you can go on track.
GENERAL DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00AM
Gates open at 7AM sharp and the line forms early. Other than garages, pit space is first come first served. If you have a garage reserved your assignment will be emailed to you prior to the track day. The garage assignments will also be posted at the garages. Be sure to bring you own gas for the day and the nearest gas is five miles from the track. The Tire Guy will be in Garage 1B. There is no charge for family members or guests who may accompany you. Children need to be supervised in the paddock.
7:30AM
Register 1st then TECH Inspection 2nd! Registration will start at 7:30AM in Garage 1 where you will find your Registration & Tech Forms. Please sign the Registration Form and take your Tech Form back to your pit to retrieve your Motorcycle, Helmet and Gear for Technical Inspection. Next bring your Tech Form along with your motorcycle, helmet and gear to Tech Inspection outside of Garage 1. When you pass your Tech Inspection, you will be given your fairing sticker for your Run Group which is your track pass! You can only run in the group you signed up for! REMINDER: Before arriving at this event, your motorcycle and gear must meet Motorcycle Tech and Gear Requirements including tires that are ready to go out on track as this is the industry standard set by the largest Track Day organizations in the country. If you have to wait for your tires from the tire guy before your first session this is on YOU. Requirements for bike and gear are found with all the signup
info on www.motorsportreg.com for the CarrMoto event at Putnam Park on May 26, 2024. If you crash during the event you need to have your bike go through tech again in order to continue riding.
8:30AM
Mandatory All Riders Meeting will be held promptly at 8:30 AM in front of Garage 1. Immediately following the All Riders Meeting, the Novice Class will be held in the classroom located on the top floor of the Putnam Park Administration Building which overlooks the front straight/finish line. Novice riders will attend a briefing and be assigned to a control rider/coach.
9:00AM-12:00PM
Session Run Schedule: Sessions start at 9AM, each group has 15 minutes each starting with Advanced, then Intermediate 2, then Intermediate 1, and last Novice. For a clearer picture of this a Session Run Schedule for each session's start time during the day will be handed out at registration and/or emailed in advance. Each group is scheduled for 7 15min sessions, 3 before noon and 4 in the afternoon.
12:00-12:45PM
Lunch is from Noon to 12:45 PM. The concession stand will be open and is often open a little earlier than Noon.
12:45-2:45PM
Session Run Schedule starting with ADV
2:45-3:00PM
Corner Worker Break as indicated in the Session Run Schedule
3:00PM -5:00PM
Session run schedule begins starting with ADV
6:00 PM
All riders and guests MUST make a CLEAN exit from Putnam
ADV INT2 INT1 NOV SESSION RUN SCHEDULE
MORNING
9:00 Advanced
9:15 Inter 2
9:30 Inter 1
9:45 Novice
10:00 Advanced
10:15 Inter 2
10:30 Inter 1
10:45 Novice
11:00 Advanced
11:15 Inter 2
11:30 Inter 1
11:45 Novice
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
AFTERNOON
12:45 Advanced
1:00 Inter 2
1:15 Inter 1
1:30 Novice
1:45 Advanced
2:00 Inter 2
2:15 Inter 1
2:30 Novice
2:45 CORNER WORKER BREAK
3:00 Advanced
3:15 Inter 2
3:30 Inter 1
3:45 Novice
4:00 Advanced
4:15 Inter 2
4:30 Inter 1
4:45 Novice
5:00 END OF ALL SESSIONS
6:00 Putnam Park Grounds Are Closed
