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Michael, I sent you an email. My condolences, brother. He will be missed. RIP Peter. Jeff B.

That, without the edits, is the vid that I have somewhere...but I like how they dubbed the audio and put the dirtbike engine and crash noises in there!

This was a somewhat "local" guy. If I remember correctly, he got a little rashed on this shoulder, but that was about it. The bike is another story... I think I still have a longer vid of it. If I can find it, I will post.

I remember for the most part. I remember enough, that looking back this weekend, I wasn't doing it! Thanks for the help and guidance.

Thanks, Cobie. I did Levels I & II on the same weekend. It was my understanding that Level III gets more into body position, so decided to keep working with my basics another year. I did learn how quicly reference points need to change. My fastest lap with you guys was around 2:15. My fastest lap this weekend was 1:56. NO WHERE NEAR THE SAME TURN IN POINTS! I found that I can go faster if I am being towed, but that doesn't count in my book. I got another day @ Barber in September to do some more work. Look for me in Level III next summer, though! For sure let me know when you set a date, I'll be ready for you. Regarding your photo, now that you have done Level 2, did you get on the Lean Bike? C I did. That is where I am least comfortable. Sometimes it feels like I am waaaay off of the bike...but the pictures tell the true story. I really need to work on the comfort factor. I realized that I wasn't getting off of the bike far enough toward the end of the day when I took a fairly fast lap and heard metal scraping in Turn 5, the sharp left hander. I had a feeling and confirmed it in the pits...it was my darned kickstand. That was pretty much the point where I said I need to get off of the bike. But the other side of the story is...hey wow...man do the tires stick! My stand is not loose by any means...needless to say...I was dragging my knee when I heard that...very disconcerting. LOL

Thanks, Cobie. I did Levels I & II on the same weekend. It was my understanding that Level III gets more into body position, so decided to keep working with my basics another year. I did learn how quicly reference points need to change. My fastest lap with you guys was around 2:15. My fastest lap this weekend was 1:56. NO WHERE NEAR THE SAME TURN IN POINTS! I found that I can go faster if I am being towed, but that doesn't count in my book. I got another day @ Barber in September to do some more work. Look for me in Level III next summer, though!

I have been trying to study and put into practice everything that I learned from CSS. Here is my second track day after taking the CSS class in June '07, the first time returning to this track. I actually got to test some of the knowledge when going through the kink, a quick L/R, after the Alabama Rollercoaster. It had rained the night before so the track still had wet spots and water seeping onto it. I was rolling on the throttle as I hit a wet seam. I (surpised) could feel the back end start to slide ever so slightly to my left. I had always kept in mind the turning exercise and immediately kept my body position, but stood the bike up a weee bit...sliding stopped and I was no worse for the wear. My track day coach happened to be in front looking back and witnessed my foray into drifting. He said I did well. I owe that compliment to CSS. I still have a lot of work to do, but thanks, again, CSS! I even felt comfortable enough to have fun with the photographer

Oops....changed and put into student successes/track photos. Mods...please delete if possible. Sorry and thanks.

I was watching the last AMA race of the season on television. It was a battle for two crowns; Mladin and Spies for the superbike title, and the 3 way battle between Hayden, Hacking, and Hayes for the supersport. During the red flag, the cameras would show the different pits. And there I saw them, Misti Hurst and Keith Code. It was then that I was reminded about my personal success in riding, and what I think is the ultimate story of success. Misti decided to learn to ride motorcycles in 2000, Here at the end of 2007, she qualifies and finishes at Laguna Seca! I am writing this in gratitude to Keith (and all of CSS) and Misti. Keith's whole program and books have helped me immensely, even on my daily commutes. Misti corrected my extremely poor riding position on the lean bike. I actually saw the result of poor body positioning during my day of instruction. The fellow was OK, but his pride was hurt. What a way to have that technique driven home. I am about to start my first club track day at the end of October and I keep thinking about how fast I saw the instructors go on the track. But with CSS' excellent instruction and their inspiration, I am sure that I will be posting some pictures to be proud of. Thanks again, Keith, for really making it K.I.S.S simple to learn the techniques. I hope to see you all again, soon. Jeff

This picture was taken June 3, 2007 at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama. That weekend was my first time on the track and it was a great experience. This is one of the better pictures from the weekend as it not only shows my lean angle, but it was very helpful in identifying some problems. The most obvious is my feet! Since I never really got out of 3rd gear, I got too comfortable on the bike, meaning that I didn't have the balls of my feet on the pegs. I actually scraped a toe on another turn! But it was a great weekend and I look forward to taking the next class. Thanks again, Keith, Dylan, Judy, Cobie, MIke (1st day coach), Paul (2nd day coach), and Misti (lean bike coach). I can't speak highly enough for all of you.

It appears that the website is still not working??? But the number on my order form is different than the one madmanu posted. Probably a typo. The number I have is 410-552-9254.

I did I & II in Las Vegas two weeks ago. I could not believe how powerful those 600s were. I took on Barber Motorsports Park June 2 & 3 this year on my own bike, a '07 ZX10R. I am not FAST, but the Day 1 coaches had no problems passing me like I wasn't there on their ZX6s. My Day 2 coach, Paul, happened to be riding a ZX10 himself. Of course, I asked his opinion about concerns and technique differences between the 6 and the 10. The first thing he said was that the 10 was a beast (already knew that, lol). He said that the 6s can carry a higher entry and corner speed but the 10 can make up for it on the exit/straightaways. Of course he said that the key is throttle control. The bigger bike needed more finesse on the throttle. Keith and Dylan both told us that one of the top reasons for going down in a turn was greedy on the gas. The 10 has gobs of power and I was constantly thinking about losing the back tire. He ended our discussion with the basic idea that the 10 was less forgiving of bad technique and mistakes. Food for thought: The current Gen 2 ZX10s in their stock form are very powerful. I only used 2nd and 3rd gear over 2 days. Most of the time I stayed in 3rd where I was pushing 135+ on the long straight but still had enough gear/power that I didn't have to downshift for the hairpin! Michael, after reading your post, I would suggest you go with a 600. A way more manageable bike for the track. So much of the ZX10 is not usable unless you have a big track with long straights. Had I known the power of todays 6R, I, myself, would have probably opted for one of them instead of the 10. My .02 Jeff

I just took Levels I & II at Barber Motorsports Park on June 2 & 3. I used my own bike, an '07 Kawasaki ZX10R, and it was my first time on a track. It was very interesting to watch my lap times drop, my bike never falter (without my poor input), and my confidence improve as my coaches helped to develop my skills as a better rider. I will definately be back for levels 3 & 4 after I have a chance to digest and put into practice what I have just learned. Thanks again to Keith, Dylan, Judy, Dena, Paul, Michael, Josh, and Misti for the superb coaching, keeping us on schedule and organized, and for a great program. Jeff B.