[Laguna Seca Or Streets Of Willow]

Your question - and the answers are very much the same as when we discussed the Silverstone UK layouts back in December, and there the sentiment was the same: the "optimum" track layout from a cornering learning perspective is different from the "general trackday" perspective.

 

For the same reason, I've signed up to Willow rather than Laguna Seca, despite the fact that being able to say that "yes, I've ridden the corkscrew" is sooooooo much cooler than saying you've been riding SoW or Big Willows (and I will be flying in from China...).

 

Kai

 

Thanks everyone for the advice and feedback. I just signed up for 4 days in a row at Streets of Willow Springs. September 15,16,17/18. I will hopefully be able to sleep in my RV at the track because I will need a lot of rest. I have done 4 track days in a row before back when I used to race (a few times actually), and I know I will be pretty damn tired. Lots of water and salt!

[Laguna Seca Or Streets Of Willow]

I am looking to take my first round of classes from CSS. I live in California and would prefer California tracks. I used to race AFM and WSMC in the 1990's. I took at 10 break on street bikes (was riding dirt) and now I am back in the saddle. I used to the study the Twist book and video so I am familiar with the core concepts. I have raced Willow Springs (the big track), Button Willow, Thunderhill, and my absolute favorite Infineon/Sears Point.

 

I really wanted to take the 2-day Laguna Seca class on July 5-6, but its completely booked. I am like 28th on the waiting list. I have never ridden Laguna and always wanted to. The next class for Laguna is in October. Thats a long way out.

 

Streets of Willow has classes in September, and they have 4 classes days in a row. Its tempting to book 4 days in a row and go to Streets of Willow. Though, my biggest hurdle there is that I don't remember Streets of Willow being a highly regarded track. I have never ridden it, but I remember people talking it down in the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club.

 

• Has anyone here attended both Laguna Seca and Streets of Willow Springs classes?
• How would you contrast the two?
• Any thoughts?
• What do you recommend?

Thanks!