1. Marketing. I was lucky to have a friend talk me into getting on the track. I had no idea this sort of day was available. Most street riders have no idea what I’m talking about. The only place I’ve seen Nesba advertised is at Yamaha dealers. Good start.
2. Scheduling. Ironically, the gap in this year’s schedule suits me just fine, since I’m laid up after my injury. But when planning this year’s schedule, I was frustrated with the bunches of days with gaps in between. I realize Nesba is at the mercy of the tracks, just something to work on each year. I really prefer to space TD’s out every 2-4 weeks so that I can get my fix.
3. Optional track walks early in the morning.
4. More SED days
5. CR’s
Pitting. I know there’s been discussion about whether CR’s should pit together or integrated with the members. My personal preference is amongst us peasants. After 3-4 years, it’s still way easier for me to approach 1-2 CR’s vs a huge group. In my second year, I asked a big group of CR’s a question on tire pressures. They laughed at me for the pressures I was running, which I took directly off the Pirelli spec sheet (although they didn’t believe me). Quite an embarrassing and intimidating conversation. I’ve learned a lot at events where 1-2 CR’s were next to us, picking up tidbits here and there in an informal setting.
Identification. I like the idea of colored shirts besides orange (add other bright colors….neon green, blue, etc). Numbers or names on shirts are awfully difficult to see AND remember when you’re new on the track, feeling like you’re in another dimension. (anyone remember that feeling?). How many of us have asked a CR a question after the session, and they say……….um…..that wasn’t me following you. Damn, it must have been one of the other 10 CR’s with an orange shirt and black bike.
I also like the idea of introducing CR’s at the beginner meeting. I know they have their own meeting, but it wouldn’t take long for a name and wave.
Whatever happened to the intro page started during the old forum days? The directors were on there. Getting that going with the CR’s would be nice.
I don’t agree with assigning a CR for the day. Each CR has a different riding style, teaching style, personality, etc. I have learned a lot from different CR’s within one day. If a new rider is paired with someone he doesn’t click with, you may have lost a lifer.
5. Yamaha demo at more tracks
6. +1 to track map with the registration email with where to park, where TECH is, camping, is there food at this track?, etc.
7. My wife would have liked some info about each track area before hand: kid friendly places, pools, restaurants, parks, etc. Anything to increase spousal support is vital.
8. 1st day discount. A one-time discount to give newbies a taste will make a lot more future business. I am aware of the intro group. It may be an excessive amount of preparation, driving hundreds of miles to a track, money for food, gas, necessary equipment, etc for 2 sessions. see: drug dealers
9. Membership fee….Are you kidding? I’ve got back my fees in crash insurance, rain, and equipment deals (tires, leathers, boots). On the other hand, see #8.
10. I’d like to see a modification in the rain policy. I won’t ride in the rain. Period. I know many will chastise me for not doing so, since it will enhance my skill level. It’s just not worth the risk. And I’ve poured enough money into this hobby…..I can’t justify getting rain tires. If there’s a steady rain all day, but 3-5 riders get on track, I’ve lost $400-$500 in a weekend between track fees, food, gas, etc. Not to mention missing work or leaving early on Friday. At least a partial credit would make it not so bad.
Oh crap. You asked for the #1 thing. How about Greg being my full time pit bitch?