Spokane Private Trackday?

[tarheel]

Hello all....I have been told that Spokane Raceway can be rented out for private trackdays for about $125 each (flat fee), minimum of 6 people. I spoke to a few guys at the NRC on March 18th who were possibly interested but forgot to get phone #'s. I will be contacting the rep at Spokane and obtain available dates soon, so if you were at the NRC or just interested in general, let me know. I think it would be a blast to get a bunch of us Novices together and go have a Privat eTrack for the day. I will post any info as soon as I get it.

[AndrewN]

I was one of those guys at NRC you talked to - sorry I was barely awake when i left. Let me know what you find out.

Andrew

206-890-6005

[tarheel]

I sure will bro!!!

[Hypnotiq]

I was one of those guys at NRC you talked to - sorry I was barely awake when i left. Let me know what you find out.

Andrew

206-890-6005

Andrew!!! I totally forgot you were there yesterday. This is Nico, your brother Cary's really good friend. I talked to him tonight when he asked if I saw you yesterday. Totally spaced it.

I'll see ya in a couple weeks. :)

/hijack

Oh yeah, and Im always avail for track days. :D

[AndrewN]

I think you're thinking of someone else..i don't have a brother. there was another Andrew there yesterday though. it was wierd, cuz my mom said someone talked to her at the mall and knew me from the Track.. but i think that was meant for someone else too :-) I"m sure i'll get to you know you some time anyway.

cheers!

[Railer]

andrew - are you the Andrew that wadded up a ZX10 at the Seattle 100 last year?

[AndrewN]

andrew - are you the Andrew that wadded up a ZX10 at the Seattle 100 last year?

Me? Heck no... I don't crash :-) naa.. i'm a wee novice with only 2 track days on my belt.. maybe i should change my name?

[tarheel]

Isn't the guy who wadded that ZX10 the long haired blonde guy? I think he crashed on the outside of me in turn two...if we are talking about the same guy. He walked away....bike didn't look so good though!

[Railer]

Isn't the guy who wadded that ZX10 the long haired blonde guy? I think he crashed on the outside of me in turn two...if we are talking about the same guy. He walked away....bike didn't look so good though!

bingo - yea he was fine - and someone in the club bought his 10 at auction and is running it now.

[JSherstan]

Yah let me know if there's any of those private days avail i'd be interested my e-mail is jsherstan@gmail.com

Jesse

[tarheel]

I need to know how many of you can make a weekday Private Track session at Spokane. There are a number of dates throughout the season. I would like to do one soon, let's say April 17 or 18th (Mon & Tues). Then go from there with possible more dates.

All we need is 6!!! $130 each, still waiting to hear what the ambulance fee is. Sweeper will go out onto the track first thing. If we want cornerworkers we will have to provide them. Family members and girlfriends!! This will probally end up being a fun day so we will have to back off from race pace a bit.


Let me know ASAP!!!

[AndrewN]

I don't think i can do one as early as April. Any chance for Thursdays or Fridays? Where can you find out what days are open for renting? Is it on their web site or do you have to call and ask?

[tarheel]

Go to www.spokaneraceway.com , Grand Prix, Schedule.

Let me know the other dates that interest you. I have time off every other weekend as well as 2 to 3 weekdays on certain weeks.

[Hypnotiq]

Since I have to travel across the state, the best time for me is a weekend.

[JCoulter]

I have a buddy that picked up the April 29th date. Let me know if you are interested in attending and I will provide his contact information.

Joe

[r6wheelieridr05]

I am definitely interested i just need a couple weeks notice, as soon as something is for sure hit me up. Im sure I can dig up a couple corner workers too :) Is spokane the only track available for private trackdays? If pacific is available im sure there would be a lot larger turnout. let me know

[Darkside]

Nice part of doing it in spokane is that it is a smaller turn out and you get more track time and it makes learnign easier. I just need to know if we are going to do this as I may need some tires.

[bridgetowned]

great idea.
it's only around 600 bucks for the whole day to rent the track & certainly worth the drive to spokane. that's w/out ambulance or anyone to manage the corners of course.

[AndrewN]

I have the 29th off - is anyone thinking a day trip, or are most people going to spend the night the night before and/or after. I might do it, if anyone is going to make a mad dash out there late friday night or early saturday morning. Plus, it would be cool to car pool if someone has room for a bike - to save on gas money. How did you get a Saturday ?? I hope i read that right - April 29th .. a saturday.. right ?

[Mr Sunshine]

I have the 29th off - is anyone thinking a day trip, or are most people going to spend the night the night before and/or after. I might do it, if anyone is going to make a mad dash out there late friday night or early saturday morning. Plus, it would be cool to car pool if someone has room for a bike - to save on gas money. How did you get a Saturday ?? I hope i read that right - April 29th .. a saturday.. right ?

a mad dash to spokane in the morning and then returning home is a recipe for a nasty wreck on the way home from exhaustion.

[Marcus]

I rented Spokane raceways out on April 29th. It is $130 a person for all day. I have a flat bed trailer and have room if anyone needs transportation.

[gazman]

I maybe interested.

[JROTTEN]

i am interested,would definatelylike to burn some laps.pm sent

[JROTTEN]

how many going out friday?hotel rooms,where to stay?anybody want to share room,possible gas expense out/back?pm me if interested in sharing expense

[Apex.One]

I would be interested if it during the weekdays and while I'm not overseas.

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[tarheel]

I would be interested if it during the weekdays and while I'm not overseas.

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Tuesday April 18th.

[Apex.One]

Tuesday April 18th.

Sorry I didn't clarify...I'm overseas right now. Be back after the 24th or so.

[gazman]

So i maybe down for this. If I do go, Can I give you the money when I get there?

[tarheel]

So i maybe down for this. If I do go, Can I give you the money when I get there?


Yes you can...I only offered PayPal because that's what some people wanted.

Hope to see you there.

[nfinken]

I rented Spokane raceways out on April 29th. It is $130 a person for all day. I have a flat bed trailer and have room if anyone needs transportation.

I pm'd you and havent heard back yet I would like to go and a buddy of mine will go with as well let me know what hours the track will be open. nfinken@gmail.com

[JCoulter]

I will have Marcus follow up with you shortly.

I believe the track is normally open from 9am-5pm for riding. Get there early for the riders meeting at 8am and even earlier if you want to do a walkaround or drivearound.

[gazman]

sorry, can't make it. Have fun!

[Marcus]

So can i get a head count of who is all going?

[tarheel]

Well we just had the track on Tuesday...the gate was open at 7am..as soon as we paid and signed in the track was ours and we could go Hot whenever we wanted all the way up til 5pm. It is very relaxed!

[nfinken]

I was just wondering if there are any dangerous corners that need airfence at spokane i have not been there and i know that the airfence is expensive to rent. thanks nick

[tarheel]

I was just wondering if there are any dangerous corners that need airfence at spokane i have not been there and i know that the airfence is expensive to rent. thanks nick


Hehe...yeah..there are a number of dangerous corners that need airfence or improved runoff. But you just have to accept Spokane for what it is...especially with all the talk of it closing, any hope of improvements I think are just not realistic. I still Love the track though...very fun!!

[JCoulter]

Turn 2 needs more runoff.... Turns 9-10 need more runoff and a bit of airfence.

But I have more fun in Spokane than I do Pacific. It is a very fun track to ride... just go out and enjoy yourself. You won't regret it.

Joe

[tarheel]

Turn 2 needs more runoff.... Turns 9-10 need more runoff and a bit of airfence.

But I have more fun in Spokane than I do Pacific. It is a very fun track to ride... just go out and enjoy yourself. You won't regret it.

Joe

I was very skeptical before going on the 18th. It was my first trip there. I had only seen video and pics...But now it is my favorite track. Lots and lots of fun....the back section is awesome!!!!!! Especially the wheelie enducing rollers! Go and you will enjoy yourself.

[Hypnotiq]

Turn 2 needs more runoff.... Turns 9-10 need more runoff and a bit of airfence.

But I have more fun in Spokane than I do Pacific. It is a very fun track to ride... just go out and enjoy yourself. You won't regret it.

Joe

+10000000000000000000000000000

[nfinken]

Sounds like I will be there i'm still waiting for my buddy to decide and i will let you know for sure.

[Moto]

I was very skeptical before going on the 18th. It was my first trip there. I had only seen video and pics...But now it is my favorite track. Lots and lots of fun....the back section is awesome!!!!!! Especially the wheelie enducing rollers! Go and you will enjoy yourself.

the woops :cool:

[Team54]

I know this is a little "after the fact," but I live about 5 minutes from SRP and would be willing to house a couple of hombre's from the west side next time the track is open. I have an extra room, big driveway (for residential), garage, tools, and plenty of floor space.. Just try and give me a message as early as possible, so I can get things ready and OK it with the ol' lady.

I'm currently serving in Afghanistan, but am scheduled to be home in the next couple of weeks. Anytime this season after that should be OK. I may even be able to talk my partner into loaning space at his crib. Although not nearly cozy as mine. :)

Sincerely,
Branden
Team54
bdstansberry@yahoo.com

[snowtoy16]

I will go... count me in.

[Rated R]

You can count me in 100%.

[nfinken]

Sorry guys i just found out i can't make it, and my buddy is going to buisy saturday also. Hope the track day goes well.

[Marcus]

So for sure we got

myself
Rated R
Snowtoy16
....anyone else?

[Rated R]

Can't wait, looks like lots of open track time. Have we nailed down the $130 cost?

[snake]

The 18th was fun. I also enjoyed taking my Z28 around after the riding was done.

Sorry I can't make the 29th. Keep me posted of other days.

[Marcus]

Yah $130 a person is what they told me

[Rated R]

Great! See you all there.

[Marcus]

Great! See you all there.

Do you know anyone else that is going to go?

[timk]

I had sent you a pm saying that I was interested but unsure. Now I'm sure -- I finished the repairs on my bike and the weather looks killer, so I'll be there.

I'm pretty sure my buddy Ed (#87) will be there as well, and his wife might join us also (she doesn't race but has done many track days and schools).

[Rated R]

Do you know anyone else that is going to go?
I asked every rider that I know, and no one was able to make the trip out to Spokane this weekend. My wife will be coming out with me, and will likely help with corner work for at least part of the day...

[tarheel]

You guys have fun this weekend! I wish I could go but I have to work....this hobbie (addiction) is expensive!!!

See you all at Pacific in May!!!

[Marcus]

Great I am leaving at 2pm Friday and headed out there. See everyone Saturday i plan on being at the track between 7 and 7:30am.

[Scatstroker]

Anyone with an open seat and either a spot for a bike or a trailer hitch we could hook mine to?

Brian
425-941-2267
scatstroker@hotmail.com

[JCoulter]

UPDATE!!!!


Spokane has lost their insurance as of Friday. This trackday is CLOSED.

Tony from SRP attempted to contact Marcus at 8:30pm to let him know that the court appointed attorney has revoked their insurance for Saturday. Marcus was finally contacted at 10pm and immediately contacted me to let you all know.

[tarheel]

UPDATE!!!!


Spokane has lost their insurance as of Friday. This trackday is CLOSED.

Tony from SRP attempted to contact Marcus at 8:30pm to let him know that the court appointed attorney has revoked their insurance for Saturday. Marcus was finally contacted at 10pm and immediately contacted me to let you all know.


DUDE!!! That sucks...some guys already left for the track!! They are going to be surprised in the morning. How long of a drive is it from Seattle? It's only 2 1/2 hrs from my place. DAAAAMN!!

[tarheel]

UPDATE!!!!


Spokane has lost their insurance as of Friday. This trackday is CLOSED.

Tony from SRP attempted to contact Marcus at 8:30pm to let him know that the court appointed attorney has revoked their insurance for Saturday. Marcus was finally contacted at 10pm and immediately contacted me to let you all know.


Sooo...is this the end of SRP that everyone has been talking about or did they just loose the Insurance for the weekend? I know there is alot of issues with the ownership of the track. Lots of legal crap! Any news?

Would suck to loose that track!!!!

[JCoulter]

They lost their insurance for any day that is not involving drag races. The drag strip is still insured and on days that it is running, the insurance covers the track. However, Saturday has no drag racing, therefore the insurance has been voided.

[tarheel]

They lost their insurance for any day that is not involving drag races. The drag strip is still insured and on days that it is running, the insurance covers the track. However, Saturday has no drag racing, therefore the insurance has been voided.


I wonder what that means for WMRRA Events, Mike Sulllivans school and so forth. Hope they get it figured out!

[Marcus]

SPR called me Friday night at 10 to let me know that they lost their insurance. I am here in spokane until Sunday. Toni from SPR said they have another court date on Thursday about the insurance issue. They said we can ride Sunday 8am - 10am and 4pm - 8pm for cheap.

Sorry everyone that came out here. I came out and spent about 150 in gas. I am meeting with SPR today or tomorrow and they are going to give us all a discounted trackday hopefully half off or more for the near future.

I am still out here feel free to call me (425) 239 - 0792

[snowtoy16]

So if we went out to the track we get a discount for next time?..

[Rated R]

I've got to say that I am a little pissed at the entire situation. I loaded up the trailer and took off from Seattle at 5pm on Friday, and pushed into Spokane around 10pm. The gas alone, as Marcus stated, approached $200 not to mention hotel. I show up at the gates on Saturday, only to be told that the track had lost their insurance....WTF! I could keep going, but I guess if in the future I can get some sort of track day credit or discount, I'll call it all good. End of rant.

[Marcus]

I will know about the discount day by the end of the week. And to boot my fuel pump went out on sunday over there so that was 900 plus all the gas so..... at least on sunday got to ride from 4pm - 7pm for $26. i'll keepyou updated and if you want any more details about why insurance was canceled give me a call 425 239 0792

[Rated R]

Thanks for the update Marcus...

[Marcus]

Does anyone know who the guy was from cour d' laine, ID that was a lawyer? That came out last Saturday

[ewok]

that'd be me.
regards
ed

[Team54]

If anyone knows of a motorhead with deep pockets, might want to tell them about SRP. I've heard in passing that most of SRP's problems are self-inflicted. To seriously deepen the problem, Northern Quest Casino next door desparately wants that land to expand its debaucherous services. Furthermore, about 2 years ago the casino poured a brand new parking lot that infringed on the tracks property and I believe Tony (or somebody affiliated with SRP) went out there with a bull dozer and plowed it. It made the evening news and didn't make the Indians too happy, if you know what I mean.

[snake]

Well, this is a bummer. I was hoping to get in on some track days that were scheduled for next week.

[snowtoy16]

so... any new news on the track?

[AndrewN]

Does this affect the scheduled Race weekend in 3 weeks at all?

[Mr Sunshine]

Does this affect the scheduled Race weekend in 3 weeks at all?

It was answered no on the unoffical wmrra email list. but as I understand it there is no track day the day before like usual.

[kalvyn]

It was answered no on the unoffical wmrra email list. but as I understand it there is no track day the day before like usual.
I emailed Spokane Raceway asking specifically about the May 26th open trackday. Here's the response I got this morning (SIC):

Hi: Jimmie

They will be the track rental on May 26th.* We will have the race
insurance for that day.

You are welcome to come and ride that day.

Tony
SRP

I'm planning on being out there on Friday the 26th. :D

Jimmie

[AndrewN]

Sweet - i have friday off, and would love a track day before the race - who sponsors the track day, and how much is it?

[Rated R]

Do you think that those of us that went down to Spokane April 29th (and were turned back) will get any kind of discount if we go on May 26th?

[tarheel]

I emailed Spokane Raceway asking specifically about the May 26th open trackday. Here's the response I got this morning (SIC):

I'm planning on being out there on Friday the 26th. :D

Jimmie


Any more word on this? I am trying to plan this whole thing so that if there is a Track Day of sorts on Friday I can make it. Would be nice to know for sure and How much.

[kaneohekid]

Same here

[Marcus]

Well the new news is that the owners Tony and Orville have gotten restraining orders from the track. My bosses track day was just canceled for Saturday June 3rd.