PAYMENT POLICY

Pre-registration Payments; We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, checks, money orders, and cash. All returned checks will be charged $25 fee.

Walk Up Payments: If you choose to pay at the track, you WILL NOT be able to buy a meal ticket since we must give the caterers final numbers BEFORE the event. All walk up riders pay the full ticket price.

Billing: We require payment at the time of the event registration.

Cancellations: If you cancel an event 45 days prior, you will receive the full amount back. We do not issue refunds for riders who cancel within 45 days of an event. However, a credit will be applied toward a future event. Cancellations under 5 DAYS prior to an event will not receive credit. No shows are NOT granted a credit.
You MAY sell your spot to another rider provided that rider is going to ride in your same skill level group. Transfers to another rider NOT at your skill level must be approved by our staff (subject to open slots).

Rain Policy: Most track venues run rain or shine. If you don't want to risk riding in the rain, don't register for the event. If you no-show for an event on a rain day and the track is in fact open, you lose your money. If you no-show for an event that is actually rained out (FULL track closure by the track venue officials so we receive a full or partial refund or make up date), you will receive a full-to-partial refund or make up date accordingly.


TRACK RULES

1) Riders may only enter the course under the approval of the grid entry marshal.
2) Riders exiting the track into the pit area or paddocks may only re-enter the track under the approval of the grid entry marshal. Riders who disregard the grid entry marshal are subject to dismissal from the event, as since the potential for serious injury is very likely with unsafe or untimely track entry.
3) Riders exiting the course into a runoff area may only re-enter the track with the approval of a corner worker or track marshal.
4) We expect safe and courteous riding. We mean it, period. We are NOT a race practice and NOT a place for people to show off. If you ride with disregard for the safety (or expensive equipment) your day will be ended by our staff shortly thereafter.


CRASH POLICY

In most cased, if you crash your day is over. Only riders involved in VERY MINOR CRASHES (i.e. low speed tip-over or slides) may be allowed to continue the day at our discretion. This is certainly NOT just to punish people. We have simply found that riders who crash often spend the rest of the day focusing on the crash, and may in fact crash again later with more serious consequences.

All riders who have a crash where their helmet impacts the ground OR where they are observed by a cornerworker to lay on the ground and not immediately get back up must be evaluated by the on-site paramedic staff. There is no appeal to this policy.


BIKE PREPARATION

1) All bikes MUST pass technical inspection prior to admittance to the track. If your bike DOES NOT pass tech inspection, you will NOT receive a refund.
2) Tires and brakes must be in good condition. Tire tread should be in good condition with decent tread depth. Any tires with shredding, cracking, or have tread worn down to flat spot with no remaining stiping will be disallowed.
3) Brake levers must function properly, without excessive play or pull
4) ALL lights must be taped over. We also suggest pulling fuses so the tape will not gum up. Side mirrors must be taped over or removed (we suggest removal).
5) All machines must have an operational kill switch/button and self-closing throttle in good working condition.
6) Noise Limits - Laguna Seca has a 90-92db noise restriction policy measured by a decibel meter. Riders flagged off the track and who are unable to come into compliance will not receive a refund. If you don't know if your bike will pass this limit, please email or call us for further advice.
8) Wheel balance weights must be well-secured (crimped or taped over).
9) License plates must have bolts taped or be removed.
10) WE STRONGLY SUGGEST SAFETY WIRING OIL DRAIN PLUG. In fact we really think for those of you who frequent track days safety wiring MANY things is advisable, and many motorcycle shops will "track prep" a bike for you. It's NOT required mind you, but it's a prudent thing to do.
11) Any riders in L2 or L3 must drain glycol coolant and run water, with any of the major aftermarket non-glycol coolants such as Water Wetter or equivalent.

RIDER EQUIPMENT

1) BSI, DOT, or SNELL full-face helmet with face shield. Swing-up chin-bar helmets are ONLY allowed in the Level 1 school, and any of these helmets that don't lock firmly (i.e. ROOF and others) will not be allowed period. You are risking your own head by riding with a damaged helmet, but any damage more than scuffs or scrapes will NOT pass tech since we care about your safety even if you may want to risk riding with a severely dinged-up lid!
2) Leather, Lorica, or similar material motorcycle riding boots that fully cover the top of the ankle and MUST overlap your suit's pant leg. No external laces allowed.
3) Undamaged gauntlet style gloves with full wrist coverage (must overlap sleeve of suit). And for your own protection, don't come to a track day wearing some cheapo paper-thin gloves. You want your hands to be protected WELL, right?
4) One or two piece protective suit. Two piece suits must zip together fully (90%) if worn in Level 2....at least a standard "back zipper" is required for Level 1 riders. Ballistic nylon suits such as Joe Rocket, AeroStitch etc. are acceptable (Level 1 only) provided they have reinforced and padded shoulders, elbows, hips, and knee areas.
5) Level 2 riders MUST WEAR A BACK PROTECTOR. Back pads sewn into suits are not enough.
6) You must be 18 years old.
7) NO sparking knee sliders allowed. At ANY venue.

IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST RIDE A MOTORCYCLE APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE TRACK RIDING. SEVERELY UNDERPOWERED MOTORCYCLES, OR THOSE NOT SUITED TO HIGH SPEEDS OR REASONABLE LEAN ANGLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE TRACK.

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