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I did the 2-day Spencer school last year and had too much fun.  I am considering the Schwantz 2-day this summer, since it fits my schedule better.  Any opinions on this class?  I like the fact that he povides bikes, and it would be fun to try a new track.

Never taken it, but know a couple people who have.  Very good school from what they say, but if you've taken Freddie's already, you may be a bit disappointed (many regard the Spencer school as the best out there).

I did KSSS 18 months ago and I can't say enough great things about it. It was thrilling enough following Lee Acree and Tray Batey around, but when the man in black leathers came past me and turned and trapped his tail it was incredible, talk about pucker factor ;D

I know it sounds cheesy but I learned more in 2 days than 25 years of riding, what is also cool is that they have several levels for you to ride in from full on racer to just passed your test wobbling around the track. The instructors will ride as fast or as slow as you like.

Everyone needs to ride on Road Atlanta before they die, if only to hit the rev limiter in top gear of their bike and then have to brake down from 160+ mph down hill to make a 90 degree turn at the bottom.

Thanks for the advice.  I'd prefer to do Spencer's school again, but unfortunately the dates don't work out very well.  I was surprised how much cheaper Schwantz's school is, but after airfare it's almost a wash for me.

that's 'cause kevin can't start every story with "back when i won two world championships in the same year..."  ;D
 
of course, i hear that enough on the ama racing broadcasts, i'd almost pay extra not to hear it.

it's also costs extra to have freddie pronounce your name correctly in class.

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It was awesome watching Freddie ride while standing a few feet away; the man definitely knows his craft.  He has a rationale to his method as well, he doesn't just ask you to take his word for things.

However, Nick Ienatsch basically manages the school.  He is the main instructor, and frankly I think he's a better coach than Freddie--at least at my skill level.  At first I was mildly disappointed that we didn't get more personal instruction from Freddie, but the disappointment faded after I realized how good Nick, Ken Hill, Jeff Haney, and Shane Turpin were.

I absolutely love Nick's instructional style. He would make the Freddie school worth it for me.

That being said, I did Schwantz's school and absolutely loved it. Good instructors, fun yet informational atmosphere and since Schwantz is one of my all time heroes, having lunch with him was the highlight for me.

Personally, I think pretty much all of the big name schools out there are well worth it for anyone who is looking to actually improve their riding instead of just getting better at riding your bike mediocrely (My word...I call dibs!).