Track schools? Where have you been?

[Clyde Frog]

I'm completely sold on California Superbike School (CSS) and will be attending a session in the near future. 
But I was wondering what else was out there?

What schools have folks attended and what were your impressions?

[tufty]

I did the Schwantz School a year or so ago. A little pricey, but personal instruction and a couple of tows around the track by one of the greatest racers in the world was definitely worth it. Not to mention riding a brand spanking new GSXR.

On the plus side, all his instructors are regulars and champions in their own right and not local hired club racers.

[somegirl]

I did Keigwin's 2-day novice school last year, it was run very well.
A couple of the instructors are DMF-ers. (that sounds so wrong )

[Ducatista]

I did the Mid-Atlantic Ducati (MAD) days at VIR North last year.  They use the Cornerspeed instructors and the B group gets the condensed version of the Cornerspeed Level 1 school.  I highly recommend Cornerspeed to anyone from the occasional track day rider to the rider who is serious about getting into racing.  Upon graduation from Cornerspeed Level 1 (not the MAD days), you get your amateur race license. 

Before you take any school, make sure that it has riding instruction.  I know that the Roger Lyle race school only has you learning flags, gridding, registration, and such, and does NOT include riding instruction.  The only point of that school is to get your amateur license.  That's it. 

[mattv]

Where are you located Clyde?

I've done a few CSS and loved them.  I love that you just show up and they provide everything.  On the other hand they are too expensive to make a regular habit out of.  If you are in california there are plenty of cheaper alternatives.  I've done a few ZoomZoom days and they are great as well. 

[Bad Kitty]

I did the ZoomZoom roadrider 2.0 and the 2 day novice school last summer and had the time of my life.  I highly reccommend their outfit for first time track-goers.

[uclabiker06]

A couple of the instructors are DMF-ers. (that sounds so wrong laughingdp)

Dude, thats a really rude thing to say.     Anyways,  I was going to sign of for the September CSS at Streets of willow but I will definitely look into cheaper alternatives.

[gm2]

lots of good alternatives out there, and lots of other schools i intend to attend...ha.  but if you are new to the track i can't speak highly enough about css.  it's an actual curriculum and it's very well done.

also if you intend to sign up for september do it right now.  they fill up quick.

[Cider]

What schools have folks attended and what were your impressions?

I did Freddie Spencer's school last fall.  Now I'm trying to figure out how to fit it in my schedule again this year!  They do a fair number of drills and exercises, but it's a good time.  Trail-braking, lines, and body position are strongly emphasized, at least in the level 1 course.  Track etiquette and safety are also covered, but don't expect any instruction on racing-specific skills (e.g. starts, passing, etc.).