About this event
This will be a special Friday edition for Midwest Track Day!! Most things will be the same with the following exceptions. The track will run from 9am to 4:30pm. Championship Cup Series will be racing at Blackhawk that weekend (July 19-20). So, when you come to the security booth, you will be asked if you are there for Midwest Track Day or for Championship Cup Series. You are absolutely welcome to stay for the races over the weekend but, there is a gate fee of $25 to do so. There is no gate fee for our event on Friday. If you haven't been to a club racing event, I highly reccommend staying. It's great fun and there are some very fast racers. Racers will be arriving throughout the day on Friday. Please be patient and courteous. And, as always watch for traffic in the paddock.
Novice Group is for street experienced riders and, riders with some of track experience who are looking for a moderate pace. Passing limited to straights.
Intermediate Group is for track experienced riders who are familiar with the flags, pit in/out procedures and 10+ previous track days. Passing on straights and on outside in turns.
Advance Group is for track day veterans and licensed racers. The pace will be fast with passing allowed in every section of the track.
Gates open at 5pm Tursday.
Registration and Tech will open at 7:30am.
Mandatory Rider meeting at 8:30am
Track goes green at 9am
Advance - 9:00
Intermediate 9:20
Novice - 9:40
Advance - 10:00
Intermediate - 10:20
Novice - 10:40
Advance - 11:00
Intermediate 11:20
Novice - 11:40
Lunch - Noon
Advance - 12:30
Intermediate - 12:50
Novice - 1:10
Advance - 1:30
Intermediate - 1:50
Novice - 2:10
Advance - 2:30
Intermediate - 2:50
Novice - 3:10
Advance - 3:30
Intermediate - 3:50
Novice - 4:10
Checker 4:30
Camping is allowed at Blackhawk. When you come in let security know if you want an electric hook up. And, also let them know if you plan to stay for the races over the weekend. There is a $25 gate fee if you are. And, they will give you a CCS wristband
Pricing
Early Bird Registration - $145
Standard Registration - $175
If you have any questions about our format or track days in general, please contact us through our website, forum or Facebook page.
www.MidwestTrackDay.com
www.facebook.com/MidwestTrackDay
www.forum.midwesttrackday.com
Event requirements
Age requirements:
Riders must be at least 18 years of age with a valid motorcycle endorsement.
Gear Requirements:
1. Undamaged full-face helmet with face shield.
a. It is required that all riders put their competition number on the chin bar or side of their helmets to aid in identification should the rider be involved in a multi-bike incident.
2. Gauntlet gloves with leather protecting the palms and fingers.
3. Riding boots at least 8" that fully cover the ankle and go over the pant leg.
4. We suggest you use a chest and back protector.
5. One or two piece leather suit required. Two piece suits must have 360 degree zipper.
6. Please carry your In Case of Emergency information with you on the track. This info would include: your full name, blood type, current medications, allergies and emergency contact person’s name and phone number. I.C.E. info cards are not required. But, are highly recommended.
7. Knee and toe sliders that emit sparks are prohibited.
All gear must be in good condition, free of holes and have padding in the shoulders, elbows and knees.
Motorcycle Requirements:
Tires must be 75% or better.
Brakes must be in good working order.
Motorcycles must have no leaks.
Side stands and passenger pegs must be secured up with safety wire or zip ties in the Advance and Intermediate Groups.
Center stands must be removed.
Headlights, brake light, turn signals and mirrors must be taped over completely.
Motorcycles must have working kill switch and self-closing throttle.
Oil filter, oil fill cap, oil drain plug and oil dip stick must be secured with safety wire in the Advance and Intermediate Groups.
Motorcycles must have a number on the front that matches the number on the rider’s helmet.
No ethylene glycol based anti-freeze allowed in the Advance and Intermediate Groups
Passing Rules:
Novice Group -
Leave at least six feet of space between you and other riders.
No passing in turns.
Intermediate Group -
Passing is allowed on straights and on the outside of other riders in turns.
Advance Group -
Safe passing is allowed in every section of the track. Please be courteous to other riders.
Remember track days are not races. There is no reason to make a dangerous pass. All reports of dangerous riders will be taken very seriously. Do not “stuff” other riders into turns. If you are stuck behind a group of slower riders and are getting frustrated, please come into the hot pit lane and let the Marshall know you want some space. You will then be released back on to the track.
FLAGS AND COMMUNICATIONS
OPERATIONAL FLAGS:
Green Flag - indicates start of session or clear track conditions.
Checkered Flag - indicates end session - proceed around the course to the designated track exit.
Red Flag - indicates session has been stopped. All riders are to signal that they are no longer racing, then reduce speed and proceed safely to the pit road. For those locations without a pit road, the Race Director will designate an area to replace pit road. No passing is allowed from the flag stations displaying the red flag to the pit road.
Black Flag – Rider infraction- report to the Pit Steward on the next lap. Failure to respond will result in penalties. It is the rider’s responsibility to respond on the next lap.
WARNING FLAGS:
Yellow with Red Stripes – Debris or fluid on track surface-exercise caution.
A. Debris flag folded into a triangle and held pointing towards the sky indicates rain-exercise caution.
B. Debris Flag pointed at rider indicates a mechanical problem with your equipment. Signal that you are slowing, get off the racing line, then reduce speed and stop at the first safe position, preferably a corner station that can notify you of what the equipment problem is.
Yellow flag - Stationary - indicates a potentially hazardous situation on or near the track. Passing is allowed but riders should exercise extreme caution in this area.
Yellow flag - Waving - indicates a potentially hazardous situation on or near the racing line or in a crash impact area. No passing is allowed from the flag stations displaying the waving yellow flag until the rider is beyond the incident.
White Flag with Red Cross - indicates that a safety or emergency vehicle is on the course - Exercise caution. This flag will be displayed stationary at all stations whenever a safety or emergency vehicle is on the course.
This display will be accompanied by a waving yellow at the flag station immediately preceding the vehicle on the racecourse. A standing yellow flag will be displayed one flag station prior to the station covering the vehicle with the waving yellow flag.
If any rider violates any of the rules laid out by Midwest Track Day, LLC. they may be required to leave. If so, no refunds will be given to the rider in violation.
