UPDATE on STAR School: New date of Tuesday May 1st - Thunderhill Motorsports Park Jason Pridmore's STAR School - other details remain the same, so hope to see a bunch of you at the event.
Thunderhill Motorsports Park Jason Pridmore's STAR School, Special Discount for Nichols Sport Bike Customers
1 day school - standard pricing = $325.00
Nichols Sport Bikes Discount Pricing = $275.00 (includes lunch, provided by Nichols Sport Bikes)
We need a minimum of twenty (20) people to sign up for this event, to receive the discount pricing. If you are interested, please email
service@nicholssportbikes.com, and advise your name and telephone number. We will contact you to advise sign up details. Registration closes on March 10, 2012.
About the Racecourse
Thunderhill Motorsports Park is a 15 turn, 3.0 mile track located in Willows, CA. The layout, facility, and fact it can be run in either direction make it one of STAR's favorites. For additional info and to view an onboard video of the track, go to:
http://www.starmotorcycle.com/thunder.htmAbout STAR Motorcycle School
The Skills and Techniques for Advanced Riding Motorcycle School was created to help you become a more proficient, more confident rider. Whether you're a street rider who wants to improve your skills to gain confidence and become a safer rider, or a track day junkie and racer looking for answers on how to go faster on the racetrack, the STAR Motorcycle School has a motorcycle training program designed specifically for you.
Chief instructor Jason Pridmore is the 1997 AMA 750 Supersport Champion, 2002 AMA Formula Extreme Champion, and the 2003 FIM World Endurance Champion. He is also the only American to ever stand on the podium of a World Supersport race. JP has 21 AMA National wins and countless podiums. In 2011 he is contesting the FIM World Endurance Championship for Team BK Maco Racing.
Here's what you need to attend STAR Motorcycle School:
• A minimum of one year of streetbike riding experience.
• Medical insurance. STAR Motorcycle School provides no medical insurance.
• A well-prepared motorcycle of at least 250cc (125cc GP also allowed). Preparation includes:
◦ No fluid leaks, good brakes, etc.
◦ Remove or tape mirrors
◦ Disconnect brake light, or remove bulbs/fuse, or tape brake-light lens
◦ Adequate chain slack (read your owners manual)
◦ Excellent tires (We prefer new, and suggest that you contact the manufacturer for recommended racetrack pressures. These are not the pressures on the side of the tire, nor are they the pressures cited in your owners manual).
• Proper riding gear, including:
◦ A DOT or Snell-approved helmet manufactured after 2000.
◦ One-piece or zip-together leather riding suit (or Aerostitch™ or equivalent). If you need to rent leathers, boots, or a back protector, STAR has a limited supply of Dainese leathers and accessories available for rent. Arrangements should be made in advance
◦ Motorcycle riding boots that COVER your ankle
◦ Motorcycle-specific gloves with wrist enclosure (no “stunting” gloves)
Daily Schedule:
7:00AM - Arrive at the racetrack.
The gates open at 7:00AM. STAR provides coffee and breakfast snacks.
7:30AM - 8:30AM - Registration and Technical Inspection.
Registration is usually held in the Media Center. Listen to the PA for important announcements. Any outstanding balance are due at Registration.
8:30AM - 9:00AM - Classroom introductions.
9:00AM - 9:40AM - Warmup laps.
After separating the students into evenly distributed Street and Advanced groups, each group spends twenty minutes following the instructors on the racetrack. This allows for warming up both your body and your motorcycle, and to familiarize yourself with the both the racetrack and STAR procedures.
9:40AM - 1:00PM - Group riding and classroom sessions.
Both groups alternate in classroom/riding sessions.
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Lunch break.
Nichols Sport Bikes will provide lunch for our customers who attend.
2:00PM - 2:30PM – Instructor demonstration laps.
2:30PM - 4:30PM - Group riding and classroom sessions.
Both groups alternate in classroom/riding sessions.
What to bring:
STAR will have plenty of drinking water on hand for the day. Bring food, warm and cold-weather riding gear, including a rain suit as STAR rides rain or shine.
Bring a notebook and pen to take notes in the classroom. Plan on it!
Rain:
STAR rides rain or shine. Jason likes to say that he would have it rain at every school if it were possible. Although it seems counter-intuitive, we see fewer incidents on a wet track. The students slow down and start to work on the suggestions being offered in the classroom.
Camera/Video:
Munchphotos will be proving photo services at every STAR School in 2011. STAR does not allow video or still photography of the classroom or on-track activities. Please leave your cameras at home.
Tire Mounting:
STAR has a tire machine on the truck. Time permitting, STAR may be able to mount and balance a set of tires for you for a nominal fee. You must take your old tires with you.
