Scheduled a Different Kind of Track Day

[learnin4life]

A riding buddy of mine sent me an email a few weeks ago, and suggested I join him and others for some training. I try to never turn down invitations to ride

. What is different about this training from any other I've taken is that its "in the dirt". That's right, rather than normal track based training this is going to be intentionally off the pavement.

Coming late to motorcycling I have not had dirt experiences like so many others have had while they were younger. Therefore, I expect this training will be a real hoot. Its called CornerSpin and is sponsored by Aaron Stevenson. The training will be conducted in North Carolina in early February, and I have my fingers crossed that temperatures will be well above freezing. My assumption is that riding in the snow without heated clothing may be fun for about 10 minutes, or until you eat mud the first time. Then the search for fun becomes a greater challenge.

I'm told that learning the limits of traction on the dirt is good preparation for sensing where the limits may be on the track, or street---not that I ever approach the limits on the street

, its just for emergencies. Anyway I'm looking forward to the training and seeing my buds early in the year. With such an early start, this may be a banner year for training. With an eye on retirement in a few years, its never too late to learn new tricks.

Anyone have any experience with Cornerspin, or suggestions for making the experience all that it can be?

 

[Knifemaker]

Not familiar with the program, but I will say I have always believed a few years of dirt riding make you a better (and safer) rider on the street. My first few years riding were 50% off road and motor cross racing. (Back when I was a young punk of 18)

Now 30 years later and zero wipeouts or crashes, I am convinced that what I learned in the dirt saved my ass several times on the street....

So good for you. You'll have fun.