New rider guides
Everything a new rider needs to go from curious to confident on track, with no jargon and no pressure. Work through it in order, or jump to what you need.
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- 01
Is Track Riding For Me?
What a track day actually is, who it's for, and why it's the safest place to ride fast.
- 02
The Progression: Street to Track to Race
A realistic path from street rider to confident track rider to licensed racer, and where coaching fits.
- 03
Your First Track Day
Exactly what to expect on the day: tech, the riders' meeting, sessions, flags, and etiquette.
- 04
Required Gear for the Track
The gear you need to get on track, what 'good enough' looks like, and what to upgrade first.
- 05
Preparing or Renting a Bike
How to prep your own bike for a track day, or skip all of that and rent one of ours.
- 06
Safety Fundamentals
The core habits that keep you upright: vision, smooth inputs, flags, and passing rules.
- 07
Track Day vs Coaching Day vs Race Weekend
Three different days on track, what each one is for, and which one you want right now.
- 08
Getting a Racing License
How club racing licenses work, what a new-racer school involves, and the orgs that issue them.
- 09
Riding at Buttonwillow
About Buttonwillow Raceway Park: the layout, configurations, and why it's a great place to learn.
- 10
Glossary & FAQ
Plain-English definitions of the track-day terms you'll hear, plus common new-rider questions.