May 17/18 - Calabogie TRAC School
This is a two day Pro6 TRAC School expereince - May 17 and 18 at Calabogie Motorsport Park.
Our innovative program will combine a detailed theory segment with on track instruction in order to allow track riders and racers to get the most out of their machines and themselves.
The two day courses will include an in depth analysis of the theory behind performance riding and racing.
Run once a year, this program has sold out each season since it’s launch 9 years ago. Whether you are a seasoned trackday rider looking for a few seconds, a first time rider to Calabogie, or an aspiring racer looking for tips and tricks for Canada’s best, we take great care to match each student and coach not only based on their on track goals, but their personalities to ensure a great time had by all.
Some of the topics covered will include:
- Throttle management
- Braking techniques
- Shift points and techniques
- Visual queues
- Assessing your environment
- Body position as it pertians to corner entry, apex, exit, straights
- Line selection
- Detailed explanation of chassis geometry components and how they impact the handling of your machine
- The benefits of setting up ergonomics and controls correctly
- Chassis set up and maintenance
- Understanding sag and the theory behind it
- Identifying and resolving handling issues
- The misunderstood art of off-track debriefing
- Technical and mental preparation
- Come and experience riding at Calabogie Motorsport Park with instructions and mentoring from some of Canada's top riders and instructors
- Three different levels of curriculum customized to cover everything from entry level track riding all the way to racers trying to shave off valuable seconds
- Experienced Pro Superbike riders and Calabogie veterans as on-track instructors.
- Low student to instructor ratio
- Waived “New to track orientation” fee for beginners
- Receive your certificate and qualify to apply for your racing license with any race organization
Schedule subject to change.
Full day Trackdays
| 7:15 a.m. | Registration opens - All pre-entered registrants must check in with our registration personnel to receive their wristbands and sign the waivers. At this time, safety inspection will also be open. Riders must report to safety inspection with their motorcycle after they have signed in. | ||||||
| 8:30 a.m. | MANDATORY riders meeting will commence on the pit road. This meeting is intended to inform all participants of last minute changes to the day’s events as well as instruction on how it will affect them. The riders meeting will also include an overview of the flagging system used for the day’s activities. The flagging system is crucial to your safety as well as the safety of all others on the racetrack. It is for this reason that attendance at this meeting is MANDATORY. Any and all registrants who are not present at this meeting will NOT be allowed on the racetrack. Attendance may be taken. | ||||||
| 9:00 a.m. | Track opens for riding. Sessions will be approximately 15 minutes in length. Riders in the RED group will be the first on the track. Grouping of riders will be done during registration as well as at tech inspection. The GREEN group’s first session of the day will be led by a Pro 6 Cycle instructor. Pro 6 Cycle reserves the right to change any rider’s allotted or chosen Group at any time, and place him/her in a more suitable one. Groups will be defined as follows:
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| 12:00 p.m. | The racetrack will be closed to all riders for lunch. | ||||||
| 1:00 p.m. | Racetrack re-opens for the afternoon session. The first group out in the afternoon session will be the group that follows the final group from the morning sessions. Pro 6 Cycle staff will attempt to combine groups or lengthen the sessions to suit the circumstances of any particular trackday. These changes to the schedule are purely at the discretion of the Pro 6 Cycle staff attending that particular trackday and any changes made may not apply to future trackdays. | ||||||
| 5:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. The racetrack will be closed to all riders. |
We will make every effort to follow this schedule as closely as possible barring any unforeseen problems due to complications during the day’s events. We will NOT however make any exceptions to the rules listed above or mentioned during the riders meeting. These rules are put in place by Pro 6 Cycle staff to ensure your safety and that of your fellow rider.
To change your Rider level, please contact us at trackdays@pro6cycle.com
Our team of track enthusiasts have been attending and organizing events on-track for decades, coming up with a simple but effective set of rules and regulations for you and your bike to follow when attending one of our events. From bike prep, riding gear requirements, and registration procedures, to rider and spectator conduct requirements, the following pages will explain in detail what is expected so that you can arrive to the track confident and comfortable about your day. Sticking to these simple guidelines is what allows us to provide a safe and fun environment for everyone at our events, resulting in lots of time on track for every rider!
It is the responsibility of each participant to be fully aware of the rules and guidelines that follow. The "Trackday Guide" must be read in in full before participation in your first event. Please direct all questions to trackdays@pro6cycle.com or in person to trackday staff before your first time on track.
Riders' meeting and track-side registration
- All entrants must attend the riders meeting, no exceptions. Riders who DO NOT attend the riders meeting will not be permitted to participate in the event.
- All riders who are required to participate in the New Rider Orientation must attend a) secondary riders meeting b) their on-track coaching sessions. Riders who fail to complete either of these guidelines will forfeit their trackday.
- All participants must check in with our registration personnel and sign all waivers to receive the appropriate wristband and registration/safety inspection sticker.
- You may be asked to show personal Identification at Registration. Please bring photo I.D with you.
- We ask that you inform our registration staff of any and all medical conditions that you have.
- The supplied wristband must be worn at all times during the event to be allowed on track and hot pit lane. You may be asked to show the wristband at any time throughout the event.
- The registration/safety inspection sticker must be adhered to the front fender or the middle of the front upper fairing only, prior to arriving at safety inspection.
- All riders MUST affix a Medical Information Carrier on the rear left of their helmet. One carrier per rider will be supplied by Pro 6 Cycle. Additional carriers will be available for purchase.
Safety Inspection
- All motorcycles MUST pass safety inspection prior to admission on the track. If your bike does not pass safety inspection, you will NOT receive a refund. It is your responsibility to ensure your motorcycle is suitable for a day of track riding before registering for the event
- All motorcycles must pass sound inspection based on guidelines as put forth by the track. If your bike does not pass sound inspection, you will NOT receive a refund. Please check the website of the facility at which the event you are attending is being held for information regarding sound inspection.
- In the event of a crash, you must pass safety inspection on the motorcycle before being allowed re-entry to the track.
- All motorcycles MUST display the number chosen by the rider in their rider profile on the front and both sides of the rear of the motorcycle. The number must be easily seen and distinguishable from a distance (8” numbers are recommended). If your numbers are not identifiable and/or do not match that which you have selected within your profile you will not be permitted to enter the track.
Riding Gear
- All Riders must wear appropriate riding gear.
- All gear must be free from tears, exposed seams, excessive wear, age or damage.
- Leathers: Full one piece or two-piece (zip completely around) motorcycle leather suits only. NO Nylon or Kevlar only construction suits will be allowed.
- Helmet: All riders must wear full-face helmets that are designed for motorcycle use which is free from damage. Snell 2015, or ECE-05 or newer helmet, manufactured in the last 7 years, in good condition and proper fit for the rider, is mandatory.
- Back Protector: CE Level II or higher “hard shell” back protectors are mandatory. Foam or soft shell protectors, similar to those included in some suits, are not acceptable.
- Gloves: All riders must wear leather gauntlet style gloves that are in good condition with no ripped stitching or seams.
- Boots: All riders must wear boots that extend above the ankle to approximately mid-calf.
General Bike prep
- Tires and brakes must be in good condition and have enough “meat” to get through the day. There will be on site Dunlop tire service at each trackday, allowing for the opportunity to install replacement tires to pass safety inspection.
- All glass, headlights, taillights, turn signals, and plastic lenses must be taped over or removed. The head and tail lights must not visibly shine through the tape. It is recommended that head and tail light fuses be removed.
- Side mirrors must be removed. Taping over of mirrors is not permitted. Mirrors with integrated turn signals are the only exception, and must be taped over.
- We recommend, but do not require, removal of center stands. It is highly recommend that side stands be removed from bikes older than model year 2000. Bikes with side stands should have strong springs to ensure that the kickstand cannot drop down accidentally.
- All machines must have an operational handlebar mounted kill switch/button and self-closing throttle in good working condition.
- All motorcycles MUST use water instead of antifreeze or glycol based coolant. Water Wetter or MoCool & Distilled water is recommended. This is non-negotiable and includes the liquid contained in the reservoir. Engine ice is not permitted.
- Sprockets must be in good condition and chain wear must not be notable.
- It is recommended that oil drain plugs and brake caliper mounting bolts are drilled and lock wired.
- *NEW* All on track video equipment (Go-Pro, Hero or other camera’s, Cell phones etc) must be approved at safety inspection. Have your camera secured to the bike how you intend to ride with it on track for safety inspection.
Rider and spectator conduct
- The consumption of alcohol or marijuana during the hours of trackday operation (7:30am-5pm) is strictly prohibited. This rule applies to both riding participants & their crew, family and friends. Anyone found to be consuming either will be asked to leave the grounds.
- The use of drugs will not be tolerated. Anyone found using drugs during our trackday will be reported to the Police.
- Aggressive behaviour, physical or verbal confrontation will not be tolerated and anyone exhibiting such behaviour will be immediately removed from the event.
- Any rider who either must switch bikes for mechanical reasons, or is just “trying a friend’s bike for the session” MUST inform Pro 6 Cycle staff PRIOR to attempting to enter the track. Any rider who fails to do so and causes un-do stress to the marshals and Pro 6 Cycle staff will forfeit the remainder of their event. It is imperative for the safety of yourself and others that we know who is on which bike on track at all times.
- Any participant who switches or rides in a group he/she is not registered without first receiving approval from Pro 6 Cycle staff will forfeit their day, will be asked to leave for the day and will be given NO refund.
- Only the rider registered for the event may participate in said event. Loaning your bike to a rider who is not registered for the event to go on track with result in a life time ban from Pro 6 Cycle Trackdays.
