(Off)Track Day

Sunday was supposed to be my first track day. My friend invited me to a small course at Fuji speedway. I spent saturday refitting my cleaned carbs after chasing a fuel leak.

ready n waiting

We gathered at his place in the AM. He was on his Yamaha R6 and his friend came on his 400cc supermoto.

the gang before departure

The ride from Atsugi to Gotemba took less than an hour on the tollway. The rain hit us pretty hard, and we stopped at a convenience store for a bit.

taking cover from the rain

Unfortunately we were informed the track was closed for a private event, ack! The rain continued pretty hard, so his friend strapped my bike up in his van.

I got a glimpse of Fuji Speedway before heading back.

a wet and somber fuji

We grabbed a bite at O.M.G. Burgers in Sagamihara, good size and decent prices.

The van driver was nice enough to inform me that my mandatory insurance had expired last month. I asked him if I really needed a new one. He motioned with his hands being cuffed,  if the police saw my old sticker on my plate. I rushed to my insurance agent and got a shiny new one.

 So although I didn't get my track time I was eagerly anticipating, the day wasn't a total waste.