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Why Ride with Champion's Ride Days?
Champion's Ride Days is a professional and exciting company catering to the needs of ALL riders. Offering not only track time, but different tracks on different days. We want you to challenge your riding skills in a safe and supportive learning environment that is fun as well. Meet other people and try different things.
What does Champion's Ride Days offer?
Sessions: To ensure you get the best out of your day, it is important to grade the sessions to maximize your time on the track.All sessions are graded into 3 or 4 categories:
- Fast - Advanced, experienced racer
- Intermediate - have been to track days before (may be 2 intermediate groups dependant on numbers)
- Slow - Introductory level - no undertaking, only overtaking.
Tyres: If you would like to ride with a different tyre or you have ridden the tread off your tyres, you can use the services of our Tyre Changing facility!! You can have your tyres changed, purchase new tyres, get advice on tyre pressures etc., & get spare bike bits.
Refreshments: Throughout the day the following is freely available: Chilled Water, Tea, Coffee, Milo, Biscuits & Lollies.
Scrutineering and Safety Requirements
For everyone's safety and enjoyment on the day, these requirements need to be met- Your bike must be checked in the scrutineering bay prior to going on the track. It will be checked for a number of safety issues such as tyre wear, brake wear, suspension, chain tension, levers and that nothing is leaking or falling off the bike
- Bikes do not need to be registered, but must be roadworthy and pass scrutineering
- No sneakers, desert boots, draggin jeans or open faced helmets
- Full leathers must be worn (1 or 2 pieces), full length motorcycle boots, and leather gloves. Hire suits are available for $50 including boots & gloves. Please book your size prior to the day
- You must ride with an Australian approved helmet. It cannot be damaged or cracked
- You must only ride in the session you have been graded into, and you can change groups on the day
- Indemnity Forms must signed prior to going on the track and your licence must be seen. No L plates are allowed.
How your day will run...
The gates open from 7.30am. That gives you time to come in, unpack and Sign On. At Sign On, please show your licence and then you will be asked what graded group you want to start in, and given the corresponding arm band. Then bring your bike through Scrutineering with your helmet. At 9.00am there is a Riders Briefing, explaining all the track rules and requirements to make the day as safe as possible. You will be given a timetable of when your group is on the track. There is a lunch break during the day for the flag marshals to have a brief rest. Each day finishes at 5pm (light permitting). Champion's Ride Days endeavours to give you 7 sessions throughout the day, depending on stoppages and pick-ups. Also please note: NO fuel is available at the track.Safety Points
Please note some of the key safety points that will be covered at the Riders Briefing:- No stopping on the track at any time
- Obey the flags at all times
- Always indicate that you are leaving the track by raising your hand or lifting your foot off the peg
- No wheelies, burnouts, doughnuts at any time
- Obey the speed-limit in the pits and in pit-lane
Photography
Champion's Ride Days has a professional motor-racing photographer at every ride day. They take photos throughout the day at various parts of the track. These photos are then available for viewing and purchasing from their website after the event. On the day, meet the photographer or grab a business card from the Sign On desk.Hire Bikes
Champion's Ride Days also have hire bikes. New 2007 Honda CBR600RR’s in superstock trim with Jardine exhaust can be yours for the day. They come with new tyres ready for you to enjoy. What you also get with the hire, is a pit garage, all your fuel and of course special treatment for the day. All you have to do is ride it!
About the Tracks
Queensland Raceway (Ipswich, QLD)www.queensland-raceway.org.au
55kms west of Brisbane on the outskirts of Ipswich is Queensland Raceway. The circuit is 3.12km long, and is well known for being big on horsepower and big on brakes. Do you have what it takes??
Winton Raceway (Winton, VIC)
www.wintonraceway.com.au
Situated near Wangaratta, in the north of Victoria is Winton Raceway. This 3km flat track offers a different ride, with 3 long straights to clear the cobwebs from your bike!
This track has heavy braking with tight, changes of direction to test out your front-end grip.
Broadford Raceway (Broadford, VIC)
www.motorcyclingvic.com.au
Located 75km north of Melbourne and just 1km from the Hume Freeway is Broadford Raceway. Just under 3km, this newly resurfaced track is Australia's only exclusive motorcycle circuit.
The undulating nature of the circuit provides you with a great day to test what you and your bike are made of!!
Calder Park Raceway (Sunbury, VIC)
www.motorsport.com.au
Located only 25km from Melbourne Airport is Calder Park. Well known for it motorsport, this track will not disappoint you. Just under 3km in length it is a fast, heavy braking circuit completely different to any other circuit you would have ridden.
Oran Park Raceway (Narellan, NSW)
www.oranpark.com
Located 1 hour south-west of Sydney off the M5 motorway is Oran Park Raceway. Known as one of the best circuits in Australia for the road rider. This tracks technical and demanding layout will challenge any track-day enthusiast. It is like no other track in the country. Give it a go!!
Gift Certificates
Champion's Ride Days provide Gift Certificates for corporate events or special occasions. The Gift Certificate can be for a Ride Day, merchandise or a hire bike package too.Wet Weather & Cancellation Policy
Champion's Ride Days track days go ahead rain, hail or shine. Rain is one thing we cannot plan for, and so the day goes ahead. There are no refunds for a wet day. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions.
