About this event
MAX BMW Motorcycles is excited to partner with Lime Rock Park for a Track Day Saturday September 18, 2021. Open to all BMW Motorcycles. This is a BMW ONLY Event. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Groups.
MAX BMW open track time is a way for you to fine-tune your track skills or experience one for the first time. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and do lead/follow for beginners.
ADVANCED GROUP (LIMITED TO 20): For advanced riders or racers who have done many track days/competitive events. Open passing and high speeds.
INTERMEDIATE GROUP (LIMITED TO 20): Passing on the front straight and back straight only. 4 laps lead follow to start. Participants for this group should have completed multiple track days.
BEGINNER GROUP (LIMITED TO 15): Full-time lead follow. No passing except for front straight. For beginner track day riders who are new to a track environment or have only done a couple of track days. Very limited passing.
MUFFLED EVENT: This is a muffled event excessively loud bikes are not permitted. Please have a muffler.
The first session will start at 9:00 am, registration will begin at Lime Rock at 8:00 am. Groups will trade on an off-track for 20-minute sessions.
We will be on track until 1:00 pm. At 1:00 pm the Lime Rock Driver's Club will take over the track.
Event requirements
Requirements for you and your bike:
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE REQUIREMENTS, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.
Suit - You need a full-coverage protective riding suit. The suit can be a one-piece suit or two-pieces that zip together.
Feet – You must have boots that cover your ankles.
Hands – Look for hard material on the knuckles and fingers to protect you. Choose gloves with a generous gauntlet and a strap that encircles the wrist
Head – Properly fitted helmet. Must be a M2015 rated helmet. A simple Google Search of your helmet will answer this question for you. If you do not have an M2015 rated helmet, you will not be allowed on the track.
Insurance- Must present a valid medical insurance card
All motorcycles must pass a technical inspection before riding. If your bike fails technical inspection you cannot ride it on the track until the failure is corrected. Please make sure that your bike will pass a technical inspection before arriving at the track.
- Mufflers required > 88dBA
- 50% tire tread remaining
- 50% brake pads remaining
- The throttle must operate smoothly with no binding or sticking. Open the throttle 100% and release it. The grip must return fully to the original position without sticking.
- Properly adjusted chain
- No fluid leaks (safety wire and coolant drain are NOT required)
This is a muffled event.
HINT: Pull all your gear out before the event. Put in your car or trailer the day before!!! We don't have extra gear if you forget your helmet or boots.