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[Hema]

Hi I'm Lloyd from Melbourne Australia and have been ridingsportsbikes for 40 yrs. Have enrolled for Lvl 1 Philip Island in January withsome of my mates. Which will actually be my first day riding on a track aswell. We have great motorcycle roads in Victoria but the police are taking avery hard line on speed,noise and just about anything that will get motorcycles off the road. So I've decided to start track riding so I can gofast and still keep my licence. Have spent the last few days reading posts,  and you seem like a great bunch.

[Cobie Fair]

Glad you are aboard Lloyd!

Best,
Cobie

[Ismaic]

Hello everyone!

My name is Ismaic, i'm from Brazil but now I'm living in USA.

I already did posted here in other topic but now I can make my presentation.
I came to USA because I have a daughter with cancer, leukemia, and she is in treatment on St. Jude, in Memphis,TN.

She is almost 3 years old, and thanks God she is going very well.

My wife is american citizen and since we got married we always made plans to come live here, and now we are finally here starting a new life.

I already attended some riding class in Brazil, and I did some track days too. I love motorcycles and in special race bikes.

I intend to learn everything about riding techniques and certainly in the CSS is the best place.


Thank you!

[indianFighter]

Hi, Ariz from India. Did the 3 day Levels I, II & III school in 2012. Doing the same again in 2013 and 2nd weekend doing Level IV. The wait is killing me, see some of you guys there.

[Cobie Fair]

Wish I was going this year, but I expect it to be as good as the others

[indianFighter]

Were you here for the 2011 one Cobie? I couldn't make it in 2011 as my duc engine blew up :-) Keith was here.

[Cobie Fair]

I was there in the beginning of '12, but will miss this one coming, '13.

[Franco802]

Hello all,
  My name is Frank and I been riding street motorcycles since November 2012. I have owned a new Harley sportster since then, but just purchased a used R1 sport bike last week and want to attend your school. I want to learn as much as I can and have fun. I am just not sure if I'm ready to attend your classes yet. I am not sure I have the skill level you all seek.

[warregl]

Franco802, on 13 January 2013 - 05:29 PM, said:

...I am not sure I have the skill level you all seek....

Franco,

If you are comfortable with the operation of a motorcycle (i.e. you dont have to "think" about steering, shifting, braking, etc) and you are comfortable at highway speeds (or maybe just a bit more) then you will be fine. The school is not about training racers (although they have done more than their share of that). And while the school takes place at the track, it is not a "track day", it is a school and the environment is reflective of that (special thanks to Trevor!).

And the lessons you learn directly apply any time you snap up a kickstand.

I've written reviews on all 4 levels (and the one vs two day formats); I would be happy to send them to you. I was a track noob myself and I was really impressed with CSS from the first day.

Best,
Carey

[csmith12]

I would like to read your reviews werregl. I like to do my homework. Thanks!

[maxchobi1]

Hello!, I'm Fernando from Argentina.
I did level I in october ´12 @ Streets of Willow Springs.  I started riding sports bikes in 2011. Previously I've been riding street bikes and chopper's.
I'm waiting my chance to trip again and do next levels. In the mean time I'm making track days here in Argentina and reading a lot in this forum. All the data and experience posted here are awesome.
Thank you for share your experience

[warregl]

maxchobi1, on 29 January 2013 - 07:12 PM, said:

Hello!, I'm Fernando from Argentina.
I did level I in october ´12 @ Streets of Willow Springs.  I started riding sports bikes in 2011. Previously I've been riding street bikes and chopper's.
I'm waiting my chance to trip again and do next levels. In the mean time I'm making track days here in Argentina and reading a lot in this forum. All the data and experience posted here are awesome.
Thank you for share your experience

Welcome to the forum Fernando. I've always wanted to visit Buenos Aires; how are the track days down there? I wonder if I could get my bike through customs?

[maxchobi1]

warregl, on 30 January 2013 - 12:22 PM, said:

maxchobi1, on 29 January 2013 - 07:12 PM, said:

Hello!, I'm Fernando from Argentina.
I did level I in october ´12 @ Streets of Willow Springs.  I started riding sports bikes in 2011. Previously I've been riding street bikes and chopper's.
I'm waiting my chance to trip again and do next levels. In the mean time I'm making track days here in Argentina and reading a lot in this forum. All the data and experience posted here are awesome.
Thank you for share your experience

Welcome to the forum Fernando. I've always wanted to visit Buenos Aires; how are the track days down there? I wonder if I could get my bike through customs?

Thanks Warregl

Buenos Aires has a hot weather these months, so track days are hard for both bikes and pilots. There are a few track available to practice our sport riding (Galvez, Roque Perez, Arrecifes, Dolores).

I think if you have all the documentation for your bike and you do teh paperwork you will not have problems to enter the country.

[IrishManinTexas1]

Hello everyone, i am Paul from Ireland but have lived in Austin Texas since 1999.
I have had bikes in Ireland starting in the late 70's on and off thru late 90's.

Started back on bikes in Texas in 2004 with a Suzuki RF900 followed by 05CBR00RR, 08 Hayabusa, 11 ninja1000(old guy sport bike)  and currently ride a 2012 Kawasaki Concours1400.
I am an avid fan of motorcycle track and road racing (MotoGP, AMA, IOM TT, North West 200, Ulster Grand Prix).
Recently enjoyed 2013 motogp in Austin. COTA is a beautiful track ,weather was great and event was well organized.

Attending CSS has been on my wish list for years.
I will be attending levels 1&2 two day camp at Streets of Willow June 10&11th. It will be my first time on a track also.
Have my flight booked to LAX and rental car.
Anyone got recommendations for hotels?
To prep for the school I have read TOTW and TOTW2, I also have the DVDs also and look forward to the school. Also doing cycling to build cardio for the track.
Cheers from Texas.
Paul