Interest in a all S-T.n Freddie Spencer class?

[dinolee]

Just curious if there would be any interest in having an all S-T.n member class at Freddie Spencer's.
Jeff Haney had mentioned they sometimes do private classes in the off weeks on the schedule.

I haven't an idea if there is a discount for large private groups, we would probably need at least 15 people before any sort of discount could be offered.  But before talking with the office manager about requirements for a private group, I'd just like to get a feel if there would be enough interest to pursue it.  Time frame would a 2 day class, towards the end of summer at Miller Motorsports Park.  Typically, the classes are only held on weekdays, I wouldn't think a weekend would be available since the track may have something else going on. The Miller schedule hasn't been posted on the class site yet, so there maybe some leeway in getting a particular date confirmed that fits the collective groups schedule (only a guess though).

Pros:
- The class is fantastic, the instructors are great, you get to meet and talk with the legend Freddie Spencer,
  and you get to use somebody else's bike.
- If you haven't done a track day before, this is the perfect setting to get your feet wet and to learn proper technique.
- If you have done track days, here's the chance to get bad habits fixed and have fun on
  somebody else's bike.(did I already mention that?)
- Take class with people you already know and love, it does help to remove some of the nervousness on the first day.

Cons:
- It's expensive, it maybe unreasonable to get 15+ people committed to spending 2K+ for a riding course. Actual
  cost maybe more/less depending upon speaking with the school.
- Classes only held on weekdays can make it difficult to get time off.
- Travel, dinners, and accommodations would be the responsibility of each person to arrange.  Cut costs by sharing the hotel room.

So, assuming a time frame of late August, early September, would there be a tentative interest in attending something like this?  By saying that you are interested is no way committing to anything.  I just want see if it would be worth while to ping the school and get the specifics if we have at least 15-20 say they are interested.

And even if there isn't enough interest for a large private group, we could still plan for a small group of s-t.n'ers to attend a normal class.

[Mr Sunshine]

Definatly and one of my goals this next year is to get the money together to do just this.

[Busy Little Whiner]

Sounds great but I'm already committed to the all RC30/RC45 Club class... after all... Freddie Spencer raced
both V4 RCs and even owns balls 6 RC45...

[Mr Sunshine]

Sounds great but I'm already committed to the all RC30/RC45 Club class... after all... Freddie Spencer raced
both V4 RCs and even owns balls 6 RC45...

You do realize you ride a CBR600RR Inline-4 in that class right?

[jed]

I'd sign up for it if you could get him to host it at Barber!  

It would be too much travel for me to get to Vegas and back during the week.  But I'll keep checking the thread and might swing it if you need one more guy to get the big discount!

[Mookie]

One of my goals for next year was to do the Freddie Spencer class, so count me in as interested.  Of course, that doesn't actually mean I'll have the money or the time, but if it works out that I have both I'd definitely do it, especially with people I know.  

[TalkingHead]

Oh tons of interest. Just no money!

[Liquidsilver]

I WILL do a Freddie class sooner or later.  
 
As much as I like STnet, doing it with a group doesn't seem to matter much to me.  
 
If it's like other track schools I've been to... you're too busy trying to 'drink from a fire hose' (learning so much you can barely keep your ears in place) to be able to socialize with your buds.   Plus, by the time I get off work, get airfare together, etc... saving a few bucks on a group rate probably wouldn't affect the decision much.
 
I've heard soooo many great things about Freddie's, even from guys I think are really fast.
 
 

[Fast Blue]

AN old dog can't be taught new tricks

[1KPerDay]

I'm interested.

[hobbes]

I'd love to but I can no way commit to it.

[Stargzrgrl]

Interested!

Time to start saving my pennies.  

[Mookie]

Interested!

Time to start saving my pennies.  

You'll only have to save about 30,000 pennies a month and you'll be there!

[Gaolee]

Freddy Spencer and Miller are both on my list of things to do one of these days.  I was planning to get to Miller for a NESBA weekend if pulling it off this summer turns out to be possible.  Chances of getting there for a weekday class are pretty small, but I am interested if the stars somehow align.

[RexRider]

Oh tons of interest. Just no money!

[Busy Little Whiner]

You do realize you ride a CBR600RR Inline-4 in that class right?

Mercy Chris... RC Club members wouldn't pay that kind of money just to ride a pedestrian Honda... in fact
Freddie couldn't pay us to ride a stinky inline... we are negotiating for an all V4 day or bust...

[batt5]

Like everyone else, I can't commit, but I am sure interested in this...

[R Doug]

This is an idea I'm very interested in but 2007 is already booked for me in regards to track days and family vacation time.

But, I want to take a Freddie Spencer class in the worst kind of way and it would be cool doing it w/ a group of ST.N'rs.

Just for clarification, they provide the bikes and all you have to do is show up w/ your gear?

[dinolee]

Just for clarification, they provide the bikes and all you have to do is show up w/ your gear?

Correct, they provide the bikes, with brand new set of Pilot Powers installed.  They'll even rent all of the gear, but highly recommended you bring all your own.

[Mr Sunshine]

Mercy Chris... RC Club members wouldn't pay that kind of money just to ride a pedestrian Honda... in fact
Freddie couldn't pay us to ride a stinky inline... we are negotiating for an all V4 day or bust...

Have fun on the VTEC VFR's because part of the reason you all run the same bikes is to remove the BS from each person.
Posted on: December 16, 2006, 09:10:07 pm

Freddy Spencer and Miller are both on my list of things to do one of these days.  I was planning to get to Miller for a NESBA weekend if pulling it off this summer turns out to be possible.  Chances of getting there for a weekday class are pretty small, but I am interested if the stars somehow align.

Let me know if you want to try to make it.  I may or may not have run in the trailer.  The haul is long enough and the more willing to drive the better.  Just plan on 5 total days of being gone for 2 days at the track.

[Bodhi]

Do they ever give out scholarships for these classes?

[JoBu]

Do they ever give out scholarships for these classes?

Perhaps you could apply for a grant or a student loan (which you'd never have to pay back)...

[Busy Little Whiner]

Have fun on the VTEC VFR's because part of the reason you all run the same bikes is to remove the BS from

VTEC stands for Vanishing Torque Engine Compartment... no joy... besides the RC45 owners welcome the chance to settle the BS...  

[Gaolee]

I would be happy to show an RC45 what a 675 exhaust pipe looks like!

[Mr Sunshine]

I would be happy to show an RC45 what a 675 exhaust pipe looks like!

I'd be more welcome to show an RC45 what a SV650 exhaust pipe looks like. But at the same time I'd love to show a 675 what an exhaust pipe looks like too.

[LanT5]

As they say, the idea has merit. If held at Miller it also opens and oppurtunity for some touring to be put together.

[Mookie]

I'd be more welcome to show an RC45 what a SV650 exhaust pipe looks like. But at the same time I'd love to show a 675 what an exhaust pipe looks like too.

Bring it!!    

[R Doug]

Sorry to continue this thread theft... and even though the Freddie Spencer class will provide us w/ I-4s... I have to make this point...

Make this a vote for showing one SV and one RC45 what three 675 exhausts look like (Mookie, Gaolee, and Me).  

[Busy Little Whiner]

Make this a vote for showing one SV and one RC45 what three 675 exhausts look like (Mookie, Gaolee, and Me).  

If you every get lucky enough to ride an RC45... you'll discover it's real advantage is confidence to lap
quicker than your own bike...

[Gaolee]

I'd be more welcome to show an RC45 what a SV650 exhaust pipe looks like. But at the same time I'd love to show a 675 what an exhaust pipe looks like too.

See you on the track sometime next summer!

[Mr Sunshine]

If you every get lucky enough to ride an RC45... you'll discover it's real advantage is confidence to lap
quicker than your own bike...

So..Larry...there is a good chance I'll be bringing my SV and CBR to Reno this next summer for a couple of track days at the local track.  Willing to see if that RC45 can hold up?
Posted on: December 29, 2006, 10:17:57 pm

See you on the track sometime next summer!

There is a good chance I'll be a NESBA CR so I hope to see you alot next summer.

[Busy Little Whiner]

So..Larry...there is a good chance I'll be bringing my SV and CBR to Reno this next summer for a couple of track days at the local track.  Willing to see if that RC45 can hold up?

Now that would be fun... Mr.RC45 is not only willing... he's light tight and right...

[Mr Sunshine]

Now that would be fun... Mr.RC45 is not only willing... he's light tight and right...

i'll let you know if and when I go.

[hobbes]

Why not a California Superbike School class instead? I bet they would be more than willing to do a level one two or three class reserved just for STNers if we reserve early enough, and it's a lot more reasonable price-wise than Spencer.

[Mr Sunshine]

Why not a California Superbike School class instead? I bet they would be more than willing to do a level one two or three class reserved just for STNers if we reserve early enough, and it's a lot more reasonable price-wise than Spencer.

Because Spencer's is better.

[Gaolee]

There is a good chance I'll be a NESBA CR so I hope to see you alot next summer.

   There are the beginnings of a schedule on the NESBA website.  I didn't see anything at Miller, though.

[hobbes]

Because Spencer's is better.

 


Um. Ok. I'm assuming you've done both? Oh wait...you haven't.    I tend to doubt you've even done a Code class.


I've done three levels of Keith Code, and it's an excellent class to take if you follow his curriculum. I'm sure Spencer is fantastic, but it's a lot of dough compared to a $400 Keith code class, $600 with rental. Their classes are very small, instructers are fantastic, and you get a ton of track time.

For the purposes of putting together a full STN class, Keith Code makes a heck of a lot more sense and has locations all over the country.

[MisterSmooth]

Unfortunately, I'm with the "lots of interest, but not enough money" crowd.  

I'd love to take Spencer's class.  Course, I'd also like to take an Edelweiss tour, too.  Neither is likely for 2007.

[dinolee]

Code's two day camps using their bikes are the same cost as Spencer's two day course.  I personally think 1 day is not enough to digest a good curriculum.

I haven't had a Code class either.  Though I would like to at least take his level 1 for comparison of skills taught.   But dragging my bike (and burning up a set of tires) to Sears Point from Seattle for a 1 day class seems overkill.  Based upon discussions with fellow students in my Spencer class who have taken both, and online reviews (1 2) I found by people who've done both; they put Spencer at the top.  Besides, who wouldn't want to learn from a 3 time World GP champion?

[Busy Little Whiner]

Code's two day camps  Besides, who wouldn't want to learn from a 3 time World GP champion?

I've done level 1 Code buy haven't done Spencer...

Yes!!! being a student of a 3 time World Champion is worth the price to me not to mention Freddie knows a
thing or two about the RC45... he raced one and owns #6...    

[JCM]

I'm definately interested. It's a lot of money, but if we're talking about late summer, that's plenty of time to save up.

[Mr Sunshine]

   There are the beginnings of a schedule on the NESBA website.  I didn't see anything at Miller, though.

Yeha I know.

Check out http://www.adrenalinefreaks.com/schedule.htm

They are going to Miller the weekend before MotoGP.  Aplejax and I are thinking about changing our plans a little bit and routing through SLC to Monterey.  We'd load up the track bikes and the street bikes into the trailer.

[Mr Sunshine]

 


Um. Ok. I'm assuming you've done both? Oh wait...you haven't.    I tend to doubt you've even done a Code class.


I've done three levels of Keith Code, and it's an excellent class to take if you follow his curriculum. I'm sure Spencer is fantastic, but it's a lot of dough compared to a $400 Keith code class, $600 with rental. Their classes are very small, instructers are fantastic, and you get a ton of track time.

For the purposes of putting together a full STN class, Keith Code makes a heck of a lot more sense and has locations all over the country.

You are right I haven't done either.  did you see my  ?

BTW: I don't care about track time at a class.  I care about instruction time and from what I understand at Spencer is that your time on circulating the track is very low as you are always working on specific drills.  That's more important to me.