‘preferred rates’ for trackday packages from pro6

[TomC]

I got an e-mail from pro6

Anyone have any idea what these preferred rates for trackday packages are going to cost? I'm not all that interested in attending the show this weekend, dont need any gear, parts or bike(s)...this would be the only reason why i'd might go....would be kind of a waste if the discount was negligible.

Here's the email:

Hello Pro 6 riders,

As you already know, we released our 2010 track schedule a few weeks
ago. 2010 will be the biggest season yet for Pro 6 trackdays with 43
events at Calabogie, Mosport and Shannonville.

Keeping with tradition, we will begin registration at the Toronto
Motorcycle Show this weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Center
December 11th at 10am. We will be offering ‘preferred’ rates for
trackday packages, 15th anniversary commemorative shirts, hats, and
jackets and free Dunlop’s with package purchases, all of which will
only be available for those who visit us at the show.

We encourage you to book at the show, not only to take advantage of
these exclusive offers, but to ensure availability as we anticipate
events to fill up even quicker than last year!

Thank you for your continued patronage and we look forward to seeing
you this weekend.

Sincerely,

Sandy, Joe, Sheena, Brad and Ivan.

[You Know]

I got the same email, most every year at the show they have certain packages at a discount. Ie: All-in bogie or mosport or choose 5 etc etc. Just a guess but I imagine it's something like that again. Sometimes they run that deal til' mid january, not sure, check with them if you'd like to book but cant make the show.

[TomC]

I got the same email, most every year at the show they have certain packages at a discount. Ie: All-in bogie or mosport or choose 5 etc etc. Just a guess but I imagine it's something like that again. Sometimes they run that deal til' mid january, not sure, check with them if you'd like to book but cant make the show.

Thanks...

If anyone has any info on their packages, or if its even worth going for purchasing one (rather than online), please do post...i've already e-mailed them no reply

[Ould]

As "You Know" mentioned they have similar packages to other years. All Shannonville dates was $699 if I remember correctly, as an example. If you are just buying a few dates they cut you a break if you sign up for at least 5. As usual Calabogie and Mosport were the most expensive and prices are up about $30-$35 per day from what I can remember from last year. Mid week days at bogie/mosport were $225/day and Fri-Sun days were $250/day. If buying 5 they basically knock $25 off each day. Or you can take that discount and multiply it by 1.5 and then apply that money to a set of Dunlop GPA's.

I will use what I bought as an example. I purchased 4 bogie days(2 Fri-Sat sets) at $250/day so $1000 and 1 mid week Mosport day at $225/day so now we're up to $1225. At this point I had the option to knock $25x$5 off this price bringing the total to $1100 and option 2 I could take that $125X1.5 which is $187.50 and then apply that to the cost of a set of Dunlop GPA's which are currently selling for $300/set taxes in. $300-$187.50=$112.50. I took the tire deal as I will need the tires for sure and love me some dunlops at good deals. So my total was ~$1337 or somewhere therebouts for 5 trackdays+1 set of GPA's.

Clear as mud?

Hope it helps if you can wrap your head around my math. If your a real high roller they had their ALL IN Package+15 sets of GPA's for ~$9000 if memory serves.

Kevin

[steph1000]

250.00 per day ouch!!! expensive ****...thats the price to pay to have fun

[akan]

pick 5 calabogie or Mos. is 950.00
I paid around 1400 last year for a 10 day package. Not too pleased about the prices.

[kellen]

I looked at some of the rates, ouch. Not for me.

[Riceman]

Yup $250/weekend day too rich for my blood as well....signed up for SOAR instead= cheaper in the long run by far $100 for first class +$80 second class
gives you Friday fun, sat practice and qualify plus Sunday races

Don't get me wrong Sandy and crew from Pro6 are great and Calabogie is second to none, just too much cheese for me.

Highside SOAR#79

[geoff-9]

2 years ago it was $170 so that is fairly crazy prices. unfortunately though an organizer can pretty much charge what they want at mosport, as every year there is a waiting list to get on that track.

ill personally stick to TMP as i hear once you do mosport you never enjoy tack like shanny or TMP so best if i stay off it.

[elkymutt]

$250 a day?

I never got to say goodbye to 'bogie - and I guess I never will...

[kellen]

Yup $250/weekend day too rich for my blood as well....signed up for SOAR instead= cheaper in the long run by far $100 for first class +$80 second class
gives you Friday fun, sat practice and qualify plus Sunday races

Don't get me wrong Sandy and crew from Pro6 are great and Calabogie is second to none, just too much cheese for me.

Highside SOAR#79

my feeling as well. also signed up for soar...#667

[adawar]

bogie is worth the price. and pro6 runs an amazing day.

if you haven't done a day outside TMP, I suggest trying it just once ...

[TomC]

definitely not the news i wanted to hear regarding the pricing on their packages...starting to think about SOAR/RACE...

i've never been to TMP, how does it compare to shannonville...nelson/long/fabi/pro

[akan]

definitely not the news i wanted to hear regarding the pricing on their packages...starting to think about SOAR/RACE...

i've never been to TMP, how does it compare to shannonville...nelson/long/fabi/pro

Short. like Nelson or Fabi.


This sport is still in the process of gaining momentum. It's too bad that the price of the track day is almost the same price as a set of tires (on special at these days). I think the reasoning behind the increase was because they wanted fewer people on the track per session. Let's be honest though, 40 isn't that much considering the size of those tracks (mos and calabogie). I've never had any issues and don't really know anyone who has. After the price of tires, that's almost $500 for one day of track.. that's enough reason for people to not want to go.
If it means have plain sandwiches or loosing the lunches all together, I'd rather see that then these high prices. It's not a jab at pro6 at all, Sandy and everyone do a great job, I've alway's been more than pleased. But these prices, and in this economy.. just my 2 cents.

[geoff-9]

i think ill go with riders choice $190 for mosport. shame theres only two days though.

[You Know]

2009 cmp weekend was 215 so a jump to 250 seems crazzzzy. George has some cool things going on at turn2 and if you join there club you can ride Bogie for 220, groups of 10 with an instructor. Not arc but a new thing called CRG(controlled riders group) They sold me on it at the show, for those of you about to write off cmp maybe check out turn 2 first. BTW even at 250 for pro6 I'll still go, "Bogie is PHENOMINAL!"

[toastman]

TMP is longer than nelson or fabi
I find it smoother as well.

Fabi has a longer straight
all 3 run clockwise

Donald

definitely not the news i wanted to hear regarding the pricing on their packages...starting to think about SOAR/RACE...

i've never been to TMP, how does it compare to shannonville...nelson/long/fabi/pro

[Riceman]

+1 akan

Yes I agree, Calabogie is a must at least once, but $250 a shot is pricey plus a set of tires per day is a little much. No disrespect to Sandy and the crew at Pro6 whatsoever. Maybe they forgot about recession pricing

And 35 or 36 was max grid at on time. Easily accommodate 40 riders with out a problem.

Dave

[chinto]

Yup $250/weekend day too rich for my blood as well....signed up for SOAR instead= cheaper in the long run by far $100 for first class +$80 second class
gives you Friday fun, sat practice and qualify plus Sunday races

Don't get me wrong Sandy and crew from Pro6 are great and Calabogie is second to none, just too much cheese for me.

Highside SOAR#79

Just wanted to clarify something on this post. The 105.00 for the first class in SOAR includes Saturday practice + qualifying race, as well as Sunday practice + race. It does not include the Friday practice. Friday practice is an additional 105.00 (cheaper than a regular track day and tons of track time).

See you at the track!

[Riceman]

Ooops, sorry, thanx for the correction chinto, too pumped

Dave