Featured
in the Roadracing World 2019 Trackday Directory:
Easy Speed…
The KTM 790 Duke’s throttle response seemed a bit
touchy as I pulled away from the garage and headed out for a session during a
Ramming Speed Classic Track Day at Willow Springs International Raceway.
Ramming Speed’s name notwithstanding, it’s a very mellow, laid-back day at the
track that caters to vintage bikes, vintage riders (ahem!), smaller machines,
and more mellow operators, and it’s a very cool, chill way to spend a day at
the racetrack.
Rolling through the paddock, it occurred to me that
the last person to throw a leg over this machine was Racing Editor Chris
“I Don’t Need Traction Control” Ulrich. Keenly aware of the
difference in riding capabilities between a professional Superbike racer and a
club racer like myself, I thought it might be best to ensure that
the machine was set up for my riding style and capabilities, not his.
What I didn’t do was head back to the garage. Instead, I pulled over to the pit wall. What I didn’t do was consult the owner’s manual or
pull out a shop manual or text Guy Coulon for advice. I started pushing buttons on the
digital dashboard …
Editor-At-Large Michael Gougis, in the 2019 Trackday Directory
The current generation of sportbikes makes it
easier than ever to go to the track and go faster, with more confidence and
safety, than ever before. It’s all in the Roadracing World 2019 Annual Trackday Directory special issue!
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