Paul Risberg
New Member
I just wanted to say thanks for such an outstanding experience at NCCAR for a first timer. I love to go fast, but my experience is limited to cars, 60's era Triumphs, a 70's era H2 that was hard to change lanes on, but at least it went fast in a straight line, an 80's era Kawasaki Cruiser, and modern 2 stroke dirtbikes. Everybody could have ignored me and tried to get around me so they could have the day they deserve on a great track day. My instructors could have said that I was too inexperienced, and my bike was too slow. But they didn't.
Four months ago I bought a decidedly underpowered Ninja 500 twin bike with the most primitive suspension out there. I bought the best tires I could find that it would spin with it's 52 horsepower. I did the prep work for tech inspection. Thanks for the website primer, it was easy. Long story to explain why excellent instruction, patient support and feedback, and a great opportunity to learn made this a fantastic day for me. Steve was able to help me understand the most basic concepts of rider safety and speed simultaneously. Even after I made a mistake, he said learn why it happened, and if you still want to ride, then ride.
The staff sessions were excellent. I learned a lot, and the next track day I go to, I will be a little faster and looking for that next tip about body position, contact patch or transition from braking to turning. I'm 53, brand new and looking for a faster bike, and feel like I made a great decision to join N2. My last session, I did a 2:04. I am positive and can get under two with that old heap, and I'm already shopping for the next ride. Finally, to the other riders, and especially Steve, thanks. It was my pleasure to learn from you.
Four months ago I bought a decidedly underpowered Ninja 500 twin bike with the most primitive suspension out there. I bought the best tires I could find that it would spin with it's 52 horsepower. I did the prep work for tech inspection. Thanks for the website primer, it was easy. Long story to explain why excellent instruction, patient support and feedback, and a great opportunity to learn made this a fantastic day for me. Steve was able to help me understand the most basic concepts of rider safety and speed simultaneously. Even after I made a mistake, he said learn why it happened, and if you still want to ride, then ride.
The staff sessions were excellent. I learned a lot, and the next track day I go to, I will be a little faster and looking for that next tip about body position, contact patch or transition from braking to turning. I'm 53, brand new and looking for a faster bike, and feel like I made a great decision to join N2. My last session, I did a 2:04. I am positive and can get under two with that old heap, and I'm already shopping for the next ride. Finally, to the other riders, and especially Steve, thanks. It was my pleasure to learn from you.
