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Great thread! I was doing some research a couple weeks ago and was wanting to get some feed back on anyone's experience at the schools myself. For me I think I've narrowed it down to the Yamaha school or Kieth Code's. Both appear well put together on their websites. I've been to the Miller in Utah and watched WSBK and its a sweet track! But both of them also have classes at Laguna Seca which I think is my dream track.

I've also noticed that CSS is doing classes at the ridge, a little closer for the Washington crowd
 
I've also noticed that CSS is doing classes at the ridge, a little closer for the Washington crowd

Yeah that would be a lot closer...but for that kind of $ I don't mind flying to get exactLy what I want.

Have you done a track day at the Ridge? It would be cool to get a group together and go.
 
i have great respect for those buying a pani and then are going on their first decent track experience.. especially as i remember talking to very seasoned top 5 % trackers stepping of full track machines onto the pani and then get completly dazed and nackered...... :) some of them showed me the bilsters on their hands...

its like buying a wild bronco as a first horse... :)

no guts no glory, hey ! :)
 
Ha,
Had done a couple track days over the years, last year took CSS superbike 2 day camp at barber last june. Then did four more track days thru the year on the pani! It's a blast on the track. I do know if I started with something slower and more forgiving I'd probably be better off, but sure is fun!


i have great respect for those buying a pani and then are going on their first decent track experience.. especially as i remember talking to very seasoned top 5 % trackers stepping of full track machines onto the pani and then get completly dazed and nackered...... :) some of them showed me the bilsters on their hands...

its like buying a wild bronco as a first horse... :)

no guts no glory, hey ! :)
 
I am doing the Keith Code/CSS 2 day camp in August at VIR. I'll post a report, but in the meantime if anybody wants to join me I am sure there are slots still open..
 
the 2day is the best money I ever spent on learning to ride better. The two student to one instructor ratio means you get lots of contact.

The drills are great and all classes and track sessions build on each other. I was really lucky, the second day, it rained heavily during morning sessions, which really helped me to focus on riding smoother and not worry about faster.

Their's a reason why Keith Code's school has been around for 30 years and has sessions all over the world.


I am doing the Keith Code/CSS 2 day camp in August at VIR. I'll post a report, but in the meantime if anybody wants to join me I am sure there are slots still open..
 
I've raced since the '80s, and have worked as Chief Corner Marshal for SMRI (our local racing organization here in Albuquerque) for a few years. You'd be shockedat the number of time's I've said to myself "How the fuque did he do THAT?", only to hear one of my Corner Workers say exactly that on the radio. That generally happens at least once a month during the riding season.

High sides at 30 mph....yup. Low sides 'cause the bike's going too slow to remain upright....yup. Rider A T-boning Rider B 'cause he couldn't look away long enough to steer his bike...yup. Running off through the brambles for the same reason....all the time! I've even seen a rider crash...I .... you negative....'cause there was a butterfly smooshed onto the track surface and this kid crashed when he saw the fluttering wings and didn't want to hit the pretty butterfly. He even said it that way! Wowzers!!!

Is it not an amazing world we live in?!?
 
What are some examples of good racing schools in the US other than Cali?

I STRONGLY RECOMEND RIDE SMART, if you're anywhere in the Midwest this is the way to go.

They travel to all the tracks, great classroom after every session, good visual aids. They record you and play it right back in the classroom, and great one on one instructions.

Also, trackdays ran by Hector StJohn are awesome. Not as much classroom as Ride smart, but if you need one on one they'll work with you.
 
Just remember...

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I am doing the Keith Code/CSS 2 day camp in August at VIR. I'll post a report, but in the meantime if anybody wants to join me I am sure there are slots still open..

I also did Keith Code CSS 2 day camp in July at Miller but I am thinking to change to April since my schedule opened up. I cant wait!!
 
also, ride your pani on the track !!!!. Its the best thing you'll ever do
 
I also did Keith Code CSS 2 day camp in July at Miller but I am thinking to change to April since my schedule opened up. I cant wait!!

You riding your Pani or their S1KRR? I opted for their bike so you may see my Pani in the classifieds come August. ;)
 
also, ride your pani on the track !!!!. Its the best thing you'll ever do

+1

i've never done a riding school. just literature (bernt spiegel ,keith code) and other riding friends discussing body positions and everything else...

crashed 'bout 10 times but only once (low sider - too much tire pressure) on the track.

it's all about late braking, proper vision and smooth riding. and then comes grip and power :D
 
You riding your Pani or their S1KRR? I opted for their bike so you may see my Pani in the classifieds come August. ;)

I know this wasnt aimed at me, but imma respond anyway lol.

If I signed up for a school who offered decent track bikes i sure as hell would ride theirs...I would try my best to have my Pani aslo present too tho so I can experience it on the track...as most forum members haven't.
 
im going to miller. Yamaha championship riding school. for my research its the best out there with the most actual track time. i compared it to keith codes school and a few others. i could go to the track thats 2.5 hours away as these schools travel but then i would have to use my pani. i would rather make a trip out to utah and use the r6 to "learn on" just in case i crash .

This school is awesome, did the 2-day. I'd recommend a course with 600CC bikes so you can learn corner speed, not how to drag race between corners...

Me at the school looking like a boss:

YCRS.jpg


For whatever reason, one of the racers from the MRA who was coaching knew me and let me do this:

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You riding your Pani or their S1KRR? I opted for their bike so you may see my Pani in the classifieds come August. ;)

I also opted for their bike. I figure it would be a good chance to ride the BMW and have fun also. I want to have fun but also push little bit (nothing crazy).

Are you bringing your own gears? I am not sure if I want to bring my leather suit, gloves, helmet, and boots. I may bring my own helmet and maybe boots and gloves? Probably wont bring leather suits.
 
I also opted for their bike. I figure it would be a good chance to ride the BMW and have fun also. I want to have fun but also push little bit (nothing crazy).

Are you bringing your own gears? I am not sure if I want to bring my leather suit, gloves, helmet, and boots. I may bring my own helmet and maybe boots and gloves? Probably wont bring leather suits.

I don't own track gear - I'm a street dude. I'll be using their stuff, but will bring my own helmet, boots and gloves.
 
For what it's worth I've done Kevin Schwantz school at Barber - loads of track time with Blake Young as guest instructor and Yamaha school of champions at Las Vegas. YCRS in my opinion gave far better instruction. Nick Ienatsch is a top bloke and has a great way to get his methods across. Highlight of that school for me was getting a two up with him on a FZ8 and going faster as a passenger than I could get an R6 around the track!!! Strange thing is I felt real safe with him cranking it over close to knee down angles and then he pulled a wheelie down the home straight but in total control. I'll be going back to YCRS. Oh yeah their big selling point is 50% plus of the students are repeat students.
 
For what it's worth I've done Kevin Schwantz school at Barber - loads of track time with Blake Young as guest instructor and Yamaha school of champions at Las Vegas. YCRS in my opinion gave far better instruction. Nick Ienatsch is a top bloke and has a great way to get his methods across. Highlight of that school for me was getting a two up with him on a FZ8 and going faster as a passenger than I could get an R6 around the track!!! Strange thing is I felt real safe with him cranking it over close to knee down angles and then he pulled a wheelie down the home straight but in total control. I'll be going back to YCRS. Oh yeah their big selling point is 50% plus of the students are repeat students.

That was terrifying...
 
For what it's worth I've done Kevin Schwantz school at Barber - loads of track time with Blake Young as guest instructor and Yamaha school of champions at Las Vegas. YCRS in my opinion gave far better instruction. Nick Ienatsch is a top bloke and has a great way to get his methods across. Highlight of that school for me was getting a two up with him on a FZ8 and going faster as a passenger than I could get an R6 around the track!!! Strange thing is I felt real safe with him cranking it over close to knee down angles and then he pulled a wheelie down the home straight but in total control. I'll be going back to YCRS. Oh yeah their big selling point is 50% plus of the students are repeat students.

HahaSoYouRodeBitchAndGotHooked???!!! Lol J/k, But Seriously....
 

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