I'm back... What a great time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the school to everyone that is willing to learn and can take constructive criticism and apply it to making themselves much better riders.
The bikes were setup using the new Dunlop Qualifier street (DOT approved) tires.
WOW ! I may have to think about getting a set vs my beloved Michelin Pilot Powers once they wear out.
The new Dunlop's were nothing short of amazing. The feedback and traction of these tires was awesome. I have never been able to ball up a street tire edge to edge like this. Obviously the compound is on the medium side of the spectrum.
Throwing the bike into turn 1, turn 3 and turn 8 at Willow was pretty damn exciting with these tires. I would have never guessed they would be as good after riding a bit with the older (and mushy) Dunlops in the past.
As far as how I feel. . . I feel great. No aches or pains. I think my long distance weekend rides really helped to prepare me for the track. The only place I can feel that was 'worked out' a little is in my thighs from gripping the tank while practicing my leaning off body position.
I started having to hang off a bit when i kept dragging pegs. And my pegs had NO feeler on them. The edge of the peg was actually dragging in turn 3 and 4. What an experience.
I am already looking forward to the next visit !
The 2 Day camp, albeit more expensive that 2 one day schools is really the way to go. You basically get 14-16 track sessions with the 2 day camp which is approx. double that of what you would get in 2 one day schools. The 2 Day camp includes timed laps via a transponder setup as well as use of their specialized bikes (Camera Bike, lean/slide bike, braking bike, etc).
The Camera Bike is awesome. No hiding from it. It will reveal any bad habits or mistakes you make and allows identification and correction for them.
Their fleet of ZX-6R's (2005/2006) ran flawlessly. They are kept in great condition mechanically. Some had body rash here and there, but heck this is a race bike ! A little rash adds character.
Streets of Willow is a great track. 1.8 miles with 14 turns, 1 front straight and 1 shorter rear straight that runs into some quick esses before getting into the slow esses.
Another thing that I enjoyed is how genuinely nice Keith Code is. He took time to talk to anyone one on one . I spoke at length with him on a variety of subjects and there was no rush. He enjoys 'helping' people and it shows.