Track Days

[graduc]

Last year was my first year on the track and i have one question to ask and i hope you do not think it stupid
when entering a corner or bend how do you dill with traffic approaching from behind you donnot want to be in there way but you have already set yourselve up for that turn. as it does become a little unnerving

thanks graduc

[HAWK]

Keep doing whatever you are doing, run a consistent line and traffic will get around you. It is the passing riders job to make a safe pass.

That said, if you know that you are off pace and are going to be passed don't line up at the very outside edge of the track and take the race line all the way down to the kerb. Leave a few feet on the outside comming in and guys will leave you some room when they pass. Likewise if you plan on leaving enough room at the apex then when a faster rider passes at the apex there is room and you don't have to do anything like swerve or grab a handful of brakes. Just be as smooth and predictable as possible.

[anderstj0mills]

Just be as smooth and predictable as possible.

+1

It is up to the faster rider to get around you but if you are unpredictable than the whole thing turns into a big mess. After a while you will get to know your fellow racers riding styles and you will have a since who is going to pass and ware. Remember as much as you can, then you will have a better Idea when to make a good clean pass as your pace picks up. courtesy breeds courtesy.