Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Hey all,If anyone fancies some track training this year, I've just booked myself in for level 1 of the California Superbike School which will be May 10th at Brands.Although the training is on the track, a lot of it can be used on the road i.e throttle control, turn in points, looking through the bends, entry speed etc, so if you're looking for confidence in yourself and your bike it's definately worth a look.It's quite pricey but after much research I realise it's worth every penny, and arguably the best on track training in the UK.Loads of info can be found hereP.S I don't represent CSS Quote
Guest Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 I'd love to do this one day,wonder if they allow restricted licenses? Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Chris,This is taken from the CSS forum and quoted by Andy, the UK school's top boy. New to the forum and fairly new to biking.Can you still attend the school with a Restricted License (33bhp)? I want to attend level 1 at silverstone next year on an SV650s K5. Thanks Hi there,Yes you can but only on your own 33bhp bike. We cannot Hire you an R6 becuase it is well over the 33bhp limit. I would advise because of this that you look at booking Silverstone Stowe as it is a short track and the 33bhp will not be noticed as much as on more open 'faster' tracks.Andy Still hope for you yet Quote
Guest Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Never understand this wi track days, many racers dont even have a bike licence, just a race one... i can see the need to be able to ride a bike... but not which licence you have, especially with a bike school like this one, where they will be teaching you loads of skills anyway... not whizzing round at 1000 mph!Ah well, sure theres some insurance related reason Quote
Guest Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Chris,This is taken from the CSS forum and quoted by Andy, the UK school's top boy. New to the forum and fairly new to biking.Can you still attend the school with a Restricted License (33bhp)? I want to attend level 1 at silverstone next year on an SV650s K5. Thanks Hi there,Yes you can but only on your own 33bhp bike. We cannot Hire you an R6 becuase it is well over the 33bhp limit. I would advise because of this that you look at booking Silverstone Stowe as it is a short track and the 33bhp will not be noticed as much as on more open 'faster' tracks.Andy Still hope for you yet I wonder if they notice if the 33bhp "fell out" for a day?Or if they even check? lol.... Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 been looking at this but for the price you can do a few different track days and that appeals more Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Very true, but you wont learn anything just going to loads of track days and riding around, CSS strip the corner apart and make you learn each part individually.If you can afford it I don't think you'll regret it, but I agree its a lot of money Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 which is all really useful when racing, just getting on a track day will teach you what your bike can actually do....i will be looking at doing one of these schools, but dont forget you can get tuition on track days Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 After reading around most people said 1 on 1 track day training is good for sorting out a niggle you have but nothing compared to a full structured school.Yeah I suppose if you just want to open your bike up and aren't worried about your lap times going on loads of TDs is fine. For me though I want to get good as I'd love to do club racing in the future.Don't fancy coming to brands then? Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 would love to do brands, fancy putting me up for a night or two Quote
techno Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 £732!?! HAHAHAHA! Is that how much it isf**k thatsorry thats not for me! Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 its only that much if you rent a bike and leathers.if you use your own bike its 448.99i could be tempted, might be a nice trip for me and my brother...alternatively you cand do this.......Le Mans Bugatti Circuit - 11/12 Aug 2010 - £289.00 erm...i wonder which would be more fun Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 £732!?! HAHAHAHA! Not quite sure where you saw that? £380 for silverstone, £450 for brands.Considering haslam is £280 (going up in 2010) for 3 sessions, I don't think it's too bad. Quote
techno Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 I take it you use your own bike?And its still 2 years insurance nearly for one day! Quote
Pete Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Saw it here buddy:http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/school ... -100510-BHI COULD do it on my bike, but having never done a track day before I'd most probably trash it quite a lot...and I don't have track approved leathers, just some farmer Joe Hein Gericke pants. Chuff me that's pricey, and just after Christmas too! I guess you're either rich, or...a Scrooge! Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Oops beat me too it, Transformers 2 is on the TV so kinda distracted Quote
techno Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Saw it here buddy:http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/school ... -100510-BHI COULD do it on my bike, but having never done a track day before I'd most probably trash it quite a lot...and I don't have track approved leathers, just some farmer Joe Hein Gericke pants. Chuff me that's pricey, and just after Christmas too! I guess you're either rich, or...a Scrooge! Or has no kids Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Saw it here buddy:http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/school ... -100510-BHI COULD do it on my bike, but having never done a track day before I'd most probably trash it quite a lot...and I don't have track approved leathers, just some farmer Joe Hein Gericke pants. Chuff me that's pricey, and just after Christmas too! I guess you're either rich, or...a Scrooge! Or has no kids ...and live at home with mummy and daddy.It's pretty much my xmas prezzie from everyone, hoping to get a bonus in April which will be level 2 Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 or using his own bike so its a far bit cheaper.....im really tempted, gonna look at booking a holiday soon so will see what cash i got left after that Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Dooooo iiiittt! You know it makes sense Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Dooooo iiiittt! You know it makes sense its a long way to travel so will either need somewhere to crash or book hotel for 2 nights 1 before 1 after Quote
Netmeister Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 I'd offer you a bed but unfortunately no spares.If you can't stretch to CSS with BnBs etc then maybe come down for a track day later in the year to keep costs down. Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 well pricing it up, 450 for the day60-70 fuel for my car to get there and back30ish quid fuel for bike60ish for 2 nights travel lodgeover 600 notes for one day.....nar i think ill look for a 2 day track day there makes it worth going down if i get to do a few days Quote
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