7th Annual Sport-Touring School [FL]

7th Annual Sport Touring School
This annual event is designed to be educational and fun. The training is individual enough that newer riders can learn new skills, while seasoned riders capitalize upon their existing skill-sets.  This track was designed with large safe runoffs.  Void of cars, intersections, trees, and guardrails you will be able to implement new concepts from the classroom with the safety of a purpose-built training facility.  You will be coached on the track where you will practice the theories taught in the classroom.  

Skill comes first, speed comes later. "You have to slow down if you want to go fast." Check out a prior year's event: https://youtu.be/tQuTk4sIh1s

If you want to just come hang out with the gang and see what it's all about, that's cool. You will regret not signing up, but it's ok. Come be a part of this. If you don't sign up for the school and just sit in on class and think you'll go try these new skills on a public roadway...good luck. That's like watching boxing then jumping in the ring with Mike Tyson. The track is a safe place to learn. Lord only knows how we survived learning to ride on public roads.

What This Is
This is an advanced rider training course for those looking to learn more than public roadways can safely permit.  Certificates will be issued to participants who safely complete this course.  Check with your insurance company for insurance discounts.

What This Is Not
This is NOT racing school.  While this does take place at a closed course, this is not race school, and racing will not take place at this event.

Who Should Attend
If you have more fun in the turns than you do on the straights... If you get that Zen feeling when you’ve mastered your favorite road...or if you have ever scared yourself... Then this event is for you.  You will have a former CCS/WERA licensed racer teaching in the classroom, and there will be licensed racers coaching in on track.  They have mastered the concepts you will be learning.

Spectators (family and friends) are encouraged to come.  The gate fee has been $10/person (children under 12 free) for the weekend, and includes camping for the whole weekend.

Rider Requirements

• Helmet - Undamaged, DOT full face helmet with face shield.  No flip-up (modular) helmets.
  
• Riding Boots - Must cover the ankles. Rentals available.
• Riding Gloves - Gloves must cover entire hand and extend over the wrist Rentals available.
• Leather Suits - Leather suits may be one piece or two piece that zips together the entire way around (made of leather ONLY).  Rentals available.

The Jennings website lists rental gear prices. Feel free to call the Track Shop if you fear you have an odd size. Or just buy a suit. It's the holidays. Never hurts to ask. You can wear yours on public roadways so it's not like it's a one-time-thing. The track is like crack. Most people get addicted so you'll use the suit there again.

Bike Requirements
Your tires should be 80% new. All glass and lights must be covered with blue painters’ tape (available at Home Depot/Lowe's/Amazon/eBay), and there must be no leaks.  You can bring whatever bike you want.  Contact Douglas Re (douglasjre@gmail.com) if you have questions about your bike.

Track Maps
It is best to memorize the track by drawing the map before attending. Learning the track in advance makes it easier to focus on the skills when you get there. It would be a shame if you wasted the whole morning learning the track instead of the skills. Please bring your track map and a pen with you to the track. How to draw a track map:

1. Google the Track Map.
   
2. Look at image of map, pull out a stack of 8.5x11 computer paper and use the whole page to try and draw the map. Do it again, and again.
   
3. After 5-10 drawings, try drawing it from memory. Compare it to the downloaded image. Do it again and again.
   
4. After you have a drawing you like, draw in the turn numbers.
   
5. This is my line on this track.  Follow this: https://youtu.be/5tyH8yGeH4A
   
6. Draw map features like trees, start finish line, rumble strips, things you see in your line of sight.
   
7. Watch Youtube again and find a video where you can see gear shift indicator/hear the gear a guy is in. Many novices use stock gearing so don't watch Expert videos.
   
8. Write gear shifts onto your map.
   
9. Take note of the race line. There will be much more discussion on race-line/alternate-line Friday night and Saturday in class.
   
10. Try to write the turns from memory starting with turn 1. It will look like this: LLLRLLRLRLLLRR
    
11. Have a friend quiz you by having them say say turn number, you'll say L or R.
    
12. Next, skip ahead randomly in YouTube videos. See if you know which turn you're in, and which is coming up next

It's OK to use over 30 pieces of computer paper to learn the map. Paper is cheap. I have a track map for every track I've ever been to. You need to do your homework before school to get the most out of this. If you waste your whole morning learning the track you'll come to tell me I was right. I don't want to be right.

Camping
Camping for the weekend is included with the gate fee, payable upon arrival.   The track gates lock each night at 9:45pm sharp.  We have indoor bathrooms/showers for everybody that are open 24 hrs.  We like you more the more you use them.

Food concessions are available for breakfast and lunch.  Prices are reasonable and the American fare is excellent.  You may also bring your own snacks/meals/BBQ/portable kitchen.  There are RV hookups.  Call the track for details.  One (1) gallon of drinking water/rider/day is recommended.  Don't forget adult beverages for the evenings. Would we forget that.

Don't plan on showing up Saturday morning.  There is so much going on that day.  Arrive Friday afternoon after 2pm but before the track walk (1 hour prior to sunset).  At night, the plans are to go to the Rodeo restaurant (authentic Mexican) at Exit 5 Lake Park, GA for dinner.  Then plan on camping trackside Saturday evening.  After all, an adult beverage taste better at the track you were on!

Photos
There will be a professional photographer at the track who will have track photos of you available for your purchase at the end of the day. 

Arrival - Friday Afternoon
You need to get to the track Friday afternoon. We will then do the well known "track walk" exactly 60 minutes before sunset (Google determines time). Trust me, you will get a workout mentally and physically.  Come with a clear head and be prepared to work hard.  It is advisable to start in the gym to prepare.  Do not come thinking you'll be faster than your friend.  You might be the fastest of all your friends, but you're all the slowest guys here.  You'll be shocked at what skills others have. 

Registration & Fees 

All registration must be done online through the website:  https://jenningsgp.com/store/p180/JGP_Track_Day_Saturday_February_11%2C_2023.html

You are only in Expert group if you are a license racer. Intermediate group is for those guys with many track days and track schools under their belt. Novice is for the rest. You're still novice if you've attended once before. The day you will sign-up/pay for is SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2023.

Riders between the ages of 12-18: Please contact Jennings GP for more details.  You do not need a motorcycle license as this is not a public roadway.  Parental consent is required.

Questions & Additional Information

If you have any questions, please contact event organizer Douglas Re at douglasjre@gmail.com or (407) 791-1543.

For additional information about the Jennings GP track: jenningsgp.com.

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