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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: rrbarna on August 25, 2003, 08:47:02 PM

Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: rrbarna on August 25, 2003, 08:47:02 PM
Last Wednesday I went to FAST School (local racing school) and had an incredibly awesome day!!!  I took out the R6 which was my first time RIDING (not demoing) any other bike other than my GS.  Sure, in the beginning I was nervous but I got used to the bike quickly.  After a near highside and lowside in my first two laps, I quickly got a hang of the bike and had a blast.  I finally... FINALLY got my knee down!  I tried it on the way home on my GS but it's pointless and very difficult/dangerous I find.  I did pretty damn well on the track considering it was my first time not only on the track, but on a completely different bike as well.  I got awarded the "Top Rider" trophy at the end of the day for improving my skills the most and having the fastest lap times.  I was the only non-sportbike rider in my class so I wasn't exactly expecting this as the other riders weren't bad either.  I can't wait until next year to take the next class.... the track is awesome!

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Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: Linh on August 25, 2003, 09:08:24 PM
WOW looks like fun!  I imagine the "first" time would be the scariest!

Congrats on "top rider" very cool.
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: Cris on August 25, 2003, 09:13:46 PM
Excellent! Nice pics too!   :thumb:

:cheers: Congrats! :cheers:
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: JasonB on August 25, 2003, 09:18:45 PM
Where did you take it at? I am looking around here (MI area) and cant decide where I want to go, might wait till next year with more miles under my belt.
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: rrbarna on August 25, 2003, 09:37:13 PM
Well I'm in Toronto so I can't suggest anything in MI.  Do a little research to find which is generally thought of as the better place to go and do it locally.  You'll have fun regardless of what level your skills are at.  I was one of the last to book for this season back in January so here anyway, you have to book at least 6 months ahead.

Barna
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: scratch on August 26, 2003, 08:19:07 AM
Impressive!
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: The Antibody on August 26, 2003, 09:45:12 AM
cool bud.

 -Anti
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: Bird on August 27, 2003, 07:18:45 AM
What was the place called you took it?
I'm near Toronto, and looking to take the 'Fast' course next year.
Title: Looks like...
Post by: The Buddha on August 27, 2003, 08:45:39 AM
Looks like Mosport Park to me...Or as I like to call it...Gosford park...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Mission Accomplished!
Post by: rrbarna on August 27, 2003, 03:34:14 PM
It was at Shannonville and the name of the school is "FAST Riding School"  It's not cheap, but worth every penny!

http://www.fastridingschool.com
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