Floribama Riders

WHEN:

• Gate opens Friday July 25^th, 7 pm for set-up.
• Gate opens Saturday July 26^th 7 am and closes at 6 pm (everyone out).
• Registration and Tech open at 7:10 am.
• Riders Meeting at 8 am.

WHERE: Barber Motorsports Park – Off I-20 East near Birmingham, Alabama

MEMBERS: Download the event sign-up sheet.

NON-MEMBERS: Download a membership form and track map.

COST:

• Members: $210 to ride 1 day.
  • Add $30 if postmarked AFTER July 18th, 2008.
• Lifetime Members: $185 day, if postmarked by July 18th, 2008.
• Non-Members: $225 total, if postmarked before July 18th, 2008.  Simply pay $225 TOTAL (includes $15 track day membership fee).
• Everyone: $245 if registered on Saturday at the track.

This is a Floribama Riders Members Only event. NO ONE  will participate in this event until payment is received in full, membership is current, and all forms are completed. If you are not a member, download a membership form and track map and join or renew to the club. Applicable dues are on the Membership Form. No previous track experience is necessary to ride. Rider Coaches will be available to help you as you request it!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There Will Be Three Riders' Groups Defined As:

Group 1: Street Group (Limited to 35 Participants) - This group is for street riders with little or no track experience. Passing is not allowed in the corners, and plenty of room must be left when passing on the straights. All riders must demonstrate good riding ability. Experienced riders will be available for help as needed. Two-up riding allowed after the first session.

Group 2: Track Group (Limited to 35 Participants) - This group is for experienced street riders who have the adequate skill level required. Increased speeds and passing only on straights or the outside of turns with extreme caution (more than 3 foot clearance). No passing on the inside and absolutely NO close passing and NO “stuffing”.

Group 3: Advanced Group (Limited to 45 Participants) - This group is for licensed road racers, those who are known to be of advanced skill, or those who have prior permission of the Trackday Coordinator. Very spirited pace, riding is unrestricted, but very close passes, obvious racing, poor sportsmanship, or contact are not permitted.  

Required Safety Gear and Technical Inspection Requirements: Riders from all groups are required to have Snell or DOT approved full coverage helmets, full coverage gloves that cover the wrist cuff, and boots that cover ankle and ankle cuffs. Street group riders must have a leather or heavy textile motorcycle jacket and similar pants (no jeans) as a minimum, preferably with armor, and preferably zip-together. Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets and other similar “mesh” or “free air” equipment is not allowed. Track and Advanced group riders must have full coverage leather suits (one piece or zip together two piece suits), preferably with armor. All riding equipment must be in very good condition. This will be enforced very strictly.

The bike must be clean and in good mechanical condition. It must not leak any fluid whatsoever. The bodywork must be attached in a safe manner or removed. The kickstand must be in good working order or it must be removed. License plates must be removed. Mirrors, headlights, taillights, and turn signals must be taped (disconnect lights before taping them) or removed. New condition tires with plenty of tread depth are required. Brakes must operate properly and have plenty of brake pad material. The throttle must be self-closing in all handlebar positions. The chain should be properly adjusted and in good condition. Coolant must be completely flushed and replaced with distilled water (or redline additive and distilled water). The oil fill cap, drain plug, and filter must be safety wired except in the “street” group. Your riding gear will also be inspected prior to the start of the event. In the event of a crash, your bike and gear must be completely re-teched before you are allowed to proceed. Failure to adhere to any tech requirements or procedures at any time will disqualify you from riding in this event, and your money will NOT be refunded. It is your responsibility to check your motorcycle to assure that it will pass our technical inspection. If anything attached to your bike touches the ground or is observed to touch the ground you will be asked to remove the offending part or ride in a manner that will not drag the part.

Rental Leathers: We are trying to develop a Rental Leathers program but do not have one at this time. You are on your own for providing acceptable gear.

Directions To The Track: Going towards Birmingham, west on I-20, take exit number 140 towards Leeds. Turn left off the exit, taking Highway 78 East. Going east away from Birmingham on I-20, take exit number 140 towards Leeds. Turn right off the exit, taking Highway 78 East. Turn right before the Chevron Station onto Rex Lake Road. Turn right onto Barber Motorsports Parkway. More information about the track may be obtained at www.barbermotorsports.com .

­Barbers Vintage Motorsports Museum : The 141,000 square foot museum houses a collection of over 850 vintage motorcycles. The entrance fee to the museum is $10. Purchase at the Museum.

Food: Complimentary cold bottled water is provided. You are on your own for food. Concessions are by Five Star® the track’s vendor. There are many restaurants in the Birmingham area. 

Refunds: A full refund is available prior to 30 days before the event. One half refund is available from 30 days to 11 days from the event. NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF EVENT. The event will be held Rain or Shine. Refund requests should be made to Bob Nagel, Trackday Coordinator at trackday@floribamariders.com  

Photos: There will be photographers at the track taking pictures. You may buy pictures directly from the photographers.

Gate Fee: There is no gate fee for registered participants and their crew arriving together, for volunteer workers, or for corner and contract workers but there will be a $5 gate fee for all others such as family and friends arriving separately, spectators, non-registered club members, others.