| Whenever I see threads about bad experiences on track days it reinforces what I already think about them - you're taking a risk that, through no fault of your own, you could end up seriously injured, or worse. And I have to say that DSC days are not necessarily a haven of safety. There will always be riders who want to pass in whatever way they can, rather than worrying about what effect they may be having on the passee. The two most unnerving passes I've experienced were on DSC days. Other than that, I've been on half a dozen days with No Limits and had no trouble whatsoever.
The problem as I see it is that the very act of getting on a fast bike and being shown a track makes some people mentally incapable of riding considerately. Admittedly, they are few and far between but you simply have to be aware of that fact if you're going to do trackdays.
It's still a lot less dangerous than the road and a lot more fun. My biggest fear is being wiped out from behind and I think I'm usually, but not always, on the racing line, maybe not going as fast as people think I should on a 996, but if a rider's good at cornering there should be loads of room to overtake, on the corner or on the straight. If not, stay back till it's safe to pass. An experienced rider putting in a perfectly safe pass can still be intimidating for me and I have to take that into account when deciding whether or not to book trackdays. It's a calculated risk. However, I know the only proper place to ride my bike fast is on the track so, if I'm going to enjoy my riding, that's where I'll have to go.  |