Welcome!
Take your free sample lesson below.
Build your confidence and maximize fun. Learn the proven techniques of the best riders in the world.
- Over 120 Video Lessons.
- 8 Plus Hours of Content.
- Data-Driven Best Practices from National Championship Riders.
- Skills and Strategies for New and Experienced Track Day Enthusiasts.
- Suspension, Tire, Data, and Bike Preparation Information from Industry Leaders
$79.95
Introductory Offer!
Use code WELCOME25 for 25% off. $74.96 $99.95
MOTORCYCLING AT ITS BEST
The track is the safest place to ride a motorcycle. No cliffs, oncoming traffic, or speed limits. We head to the track to have fun and explore what our motorcycles are capable of.
Champ U: Track Day is designed to give any rider, on any bike, the skills and confidence needed to succeed at the track. Whether you're brand-new to the track, a veteran trying to break a plateau, or anywhere in between, this course is designed to give you the tools and understanding to ride faster, safer.
Instructor(s): Nick Ienatsch, Chris Peris, Cody Wyman, Eziah Davis, Stefano Mesa, Chip Spalding, Keith Culver, Alex Hatfield, Chloe Lerin, Michael Godin, Michael Himmelsbach, Brad Stokes, and Keith Willcome.
Class Length: 23 chapters, 120+ videos (8+ hrs)
Who Is this for?
Everyone. Track days exist to have fun, develop skills, and explore the limits of what our bikes are capable of.
In this course, we cover everything you need to know for your very first track day, such as how to find one, what to bring, what to expect, and how to get there. For you veteran riders, we give you the tools you need to get the bump to the next group, set new personal best times, all while being safer and risking less.
What You WIll Learn
Master Track Dynamics
Learn the essentials of track riding, including proper lines, braking techniques, and body positioning from our team of national champions and industry experts.
Prepare Like a Pro
Successful industry experts who cut through the advice with proven information: Suspension with Ohlins USA, Data with AimSports, Bike Prep with KWS Motorsports and Tire Technology with Bridgestone.
Prepare Like a Pro
Discover how to prep your bike like a pro, analyze a track map, identify vital points, create a plan, and conquer the day. Learn how the best riders in the country prepare for safe, fast fun.
Build Confidence and Skills
Develop the skills to work at your own pace, enjoy a safer riding environment, and become part of a supportive community of riders who help each other grow.
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from national champions Nick Ienatsch, Cody Wyman, Chris Peris, Stefano Mesa, Eziah Davis, and others about their approach of being safer and risking less via a thorough understanding of motorcycle dynamics, and the rider’s effect on motorcycle performance.
Our team of coaches, including national champions, industry professionals, and track day organizers will empower you with the knowledge you needed for a safer, more exhilarating track day experience.
Partners
Chapter Plan
The best way to enjoy track days is to understand motorcycle dynamics in a track environment, learn proper preparation techniques, and master the skills used by the best riders in the world.
Course Curriculum
Watch the video lectures and complete your project at your own pace, on your own time. You’ll have lifetime access to the course, so jump back into the content whenever you need a refresher.
Getting to the Track
The Paddock
- Introducing the Paddock
- Before Tech
- Registration and Tech
- Pit Setup
- Riders’ Meeting
- Lunchtime
- Paddock Conduct
- Having a Plan
- After the Session
- Pro-Tip: Engine Heat
Time Management and Calls
- Time Management
- When Do I Go Out?
- First Call
- Second Call
- Third Call
The Secret to Success
- Brilliance in the Basics
Track Day Safety
- Seven Reasons we Crash
- The Cool-Down Lap
- Avoid Being Taken Out
Four Core Habits
- Focus
- 100 Points of Grip
- Mental Focus
- R=MPH
- Umbrella of Direction
100mm of Travel
- 100mm of Travel
- Don’t Be Fooled
- 100mm in Action
Slowest Point
- The Slowest Point
- 180° Corners
- Acceleration from the Slowest Point
- How to Find it
- Lean Angle and Speed
Learn a New Track
- Analyze a Track
- Vital Points
- Fatal Points
- Types of Riders
- Line Choice
Body Position
- Intro to Body Position
- Foot Position
- Seating Position
- Hand Position
- Weighting the Gyro
- Body Timing
- Body Timing: Corner Exit
- Body Timing: Linked Corners
- How’s My Body?
- Breathe Out
- Leg Dangle
- More Body, Less Issues
- More Body
- Mini Bikes
Passing
- The OODA Loop
- Eyes are Key
- Good vs Bad Passes
- Pro-Tip: Drafting
- Predicting Traffic
- Signaling
Advancing and Overcoming Plateaus
- Track Day Plateaus
- Pro-Tip: Quality over Quantity
- Bring Back the Fun
- Change Things Up
- Adding Data
- Moving Up Classes
- Control Riders
Eyes and Vision
- High Risk = Fast Eyes
- Eyes, Eyes, Eyes.
- Peripheral Awareness
- Picking Up Information
- The Letter Ball
- Jumping our Eyes
- Eye Movement
- Decision Making
- Sensory Warm-up
- Eyes and OODA
- Infinity Walk
Tires
- Intro to Tires
- Tires: Best Practices
- How Tires Grip
- How to Choose the Right Tires
- Street Tires = DOTs
- Cold Tire Crashes
- Tire Pressures
- When to Move to Slicks
- Pressure and Heat
- Street Tires on Track
- Street Tires and Warmers
- Contact Patch and Pressure
- Building Heat
- Types of Forces
- Tire Sizes
- Is My Tire Done?
- Rain Tires
- Managing Street Tires
- Managing Shagged Tires
Suspension
- Welcome to Ohlins
- Suspension 101
- Black and White?
- Stacks and Damping
- When to Upgrade
- Reaching the Limits
- Working with a Professional
- Shock vs Fork Upgrade
- Initial Setup
- How Adjustments Affect the Chassis
- Where to Start Adjusting
- Measurements to Take
- Changing Preload
- Stock vs Aftermarket Adjustability
- Changes to Range
- Fork Oil Height
- Service Timeframes
- Service Post-Crash
- Effects of Heat
- Electronic Suspension
- Electronic Suspension Limits
- Electronic Suspension Upgrades
- Electronic Suspension and Racing
Data
- Data Acquisition with AIM
- Why Use Data
- Channels to look at first
- Initial Review
- Inconsistencies
- What to Work on
- Sectors and Predictive Time
- Other Data Channels
Motorcycle Preparation
- Bike Prep: Basic Requirements
- Step 1: Clean and Secure
- Step 2: Engine and Oil
- Ergonomics
- Safety and Efficiency Upgrades
- Eliminating Excess
- Braking Components
- Gearing
- Tuning and Building
- Other Fluids
Enroll now
TRACK DAY
The Complete Guide to Riding a Motorcycle on a Race Track.
- Over 120 Video Lessons.
- 8 Plus Hours of Content.
- Data-Driven Best Practices from National Championship Riders.
- Skills and Strategies for New and Experienced Track Day Enthusiasts.
- Suspension, Tire, Data, and Bike Preparation Information from Industry Leaders
$79.95
TRACK DAY
The definitive online curriculum for mastering motorcycle riding in the challenging environment of public roads.
- Over 120 Video Lessons
- Expert Guidance from National Champions
- Skills and strategies for all track day enthusiasts
- Data-driven best practices used by world-class riders
- Preparation tips for bike and rider
$79.95
Sponsors