Please do elaborate
I only say Keigwins because it's what's most common around here ( at least through my research ).
What does Z2 do that Keigwins doesn't that's beneficial to a first-time track day rider?
WHAT !!!!!!!! You still haven't gone to the track? With 3 R6s under your belt, I thought you would be in the A group already. You are going to love it bro :thumbup
I just did my 1st track day with Z2 @ Sonoma and I only have great things to say about them. I don't know what Keigwins process is but I can tell you all about my day, what kind of prep I did and how the overall process was. For me, I am hooked
Here is the review I posted on Z1000 forum after my event:
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I reached there at about 7. Got the paperwork, suspension setup (done by a professional for $20) and tire check done by 8. Got in the first classroom session at 9. The instructor spoke about the track rules and the right way to get more out of the event day.
Session 1 09:40 - This was just a follow lead session. Getting familiar with the track.
Session 2 10:40 - I got an instructor for this session so that I could follow him and and get the correct cornering lines. He then followed me for couple of laps and we spoke about the areas where I needed improvement. I was all over the track with messed up cornering lines. Lol.
Session 3 11:40 - Went alone. Real slow through the tight corners. Got a couple of panic attacks but managed well to not crash. Still trying to memorize the map and not see an unexpected corner. About 10 minutes in the session, I took a wrong lane (meant for cars) and got flagged and pulled off the track. Instructor explained me to stay focused and not look anywhere else except the track.
Session 4 13:40 - I did not want my previous session to affect this one. I spent some time memorizing the track during lunch. Went slow for the first lap and then started to pick up speed. Very confident about the track layout by the end of this session.
Session 5 14:40 - More faster, more comfortable, more confident.
Session 6 15:40 - More faster, more comfortable, more confident.
Session 7 16:40 - Got an instructor again. This time I asked him to follow me throughout the session to get feedback. He said I was still slower through corners. I could have gone faster and that I need to trust the tires that will go where I want them to go. He mentioned my cornering lines were good but I could still enter the corners a little late. Biggest compliment I got from him was that I was very consistent in all the laps and that he would be comfortable passing me if he were behind me. He also said for the first time at the track, I did very good overall. He advised to continue to be in the beginner group for the next 5-6 events till I go at higher speed in corners and then think of moving to higher group.
Stats:
Around 130 minutes of track time
98 miles total distance on track
Around 38 laps
Top speed around 90 mph
Got passed only a few times throughout the day (either I was doing good or others were equally slower, haha)
Overall, it was an amazing day and I think I am hooked. My thighs are hurting a lot. I no longer have the desire to go faster on the street now, at least that's how I feel right now. The instructors were very very helpful and they really want you to do well. Thank you all for the advice. Like you guys mentioned I went with an agenda and the goal was to come out a better confident rider. I believe to have advanced towards the goal.
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Feel free to PM me for more info.
Thanks.
