The Penguin 2 Day Pro/Street School
June 13 & 14, 2012
Be sure to get your reservations in early!
This is our most popular event of the year. The breakdown of the groups is very similar to our regular Friday schools with a Basic Course, Track Experience, and Advanced Course. However, there are a few important differences between this event and a regular school. First, there is the opportunity to cover topics in much greater detail. We are able to set important foundations in day one, and then really build and expand upon those concepts in day two. Second, there is an incredible amount of track time on a low rider density racetrack. Finally, there is scheduled 1 on 1 time for every student over the course of the two days. This super-valuable feature is a real difference maker as each student gets to spend time with a top expert instructor to give personalized feedback and targets for your riding.
The 2 day school runs each day from 8:30A.M. to track closing time. Arrive at the track NO LATER than 7:30A.M. to get signed in & ready for the day. Ducati Supersport Motorcycles & Full Riding Equipment Rental Available Class Options:
Street/Performance or Intense Pro Training
2 courses will run simultaneously on these 2 days; an information-filled street rider course and an intensive pro level training course. Both courses will have an equal (large) amount of track time and a focus on individual attention. The street rider course will focus on a vast range of skill improvements usable in all types of riding. The pro course is for racers and focuses on one thing: how to get YOU to drop your lap times. Riders are separated by skill level to ensure that everyone is riding in a comfortable environment that is conducive to not only learning but also to the simple enjoyment of the racetrack.
Basic Students - Day 1 (Licensing & Rookie Race)
Tuition for Basic Students includes our school guidebook "Basic Road racing" by Jerry Wood, classroom instruction (discussing bike preparation, riding techniques, flags, rules and track survival) and most important plenty of riding time! Following the classroom you will be introduced to the racetrack while riding in small groups, each led by an expert instructor. The balance of the day will be rotating practice sessions where you can ride at your own pace and practice what you have learned. There will be instructors available at all times to help with any questions you may have. At the culmination of the day, all basic students will compete in a Rookie Race and be 100% certified for your racing license.
Track Experience - Day 1
Track Experience students will not only get abundant track time but will also get the benefit of personalzed instrution and feedback from #1 LRRS rider Scott Greenwood. Scott will lay the foundation for making serious strides in your riding through a detailed breakdown of track strategy and an emphasis on critical rider input techniques. Ample time is given for personalized questions and answers, and each student will be paired up with an instructor for some 1 on 1 time in the afternoon.
Basic and Track Experience Participants - Day 2
This day will focus 100% on getting track time and improving your riding technique. Our morning track walk gets raves from past participants who tell us that they have never made more progress before! After the morning session, there is tons of track time. Our expert instructors will guide you around the track, emphasizing the points of the morning track walk. You will be observed and critiqued (at your option) in the afternoon to give each student riding tips that are specific to him or her. All students have the option all day to tap the resources of our experienced staff for 1 on 1 attention. Most of our advanced instructors are expert class champions and can help you with bike setup, starts, braking, cornering, race lines, and more. You gather enough information in these 2 days to keep you thinking for months.
Advanced School - Days 1 and 2
If you race or plan to race, this course is for you! We pack in 2 days of intense training that drops our average student's lap times by nearly 2 seconds. All levels - from new racer to pro will feel comfortable here. We cover anything and everything you need to know, and focus on individual attention and critique . Not only do you get the riding secrets of NHIS from the most experienced staff in the nation, but you get someone watching YOU, helping YOU to put it into use. If you have questions, we will get you the answer. We cover braking, cornering, body inputs, drives, slides, starts, bike setup, passing, race strategy and more.... You can't spend money anywhere on our bike that will drop your lap times like we can.
Both Classes
The Penguin Racing School has a DVD video breakdown of the racetrack that we save for these special events. This video will be shown on both days and provides a great opportunity to really clarify your track strategy at NHIS. At the close of the presentation your instructor can bring you back in slow motion through any part of the racetrack that you need help with. This visual aide is a breakthrough for many riders with not only track strategy but riding mechanics as well...... don't miss out!
We have also very successfully implemented a photo analysis component to our classroom that gives you instructor the opportunity to talk with you 1 on 1 while looking at photos of you on the track. This has proven to be a very effective and eye opening tool that really helps clarify what the next steps are to improving your riding.