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New Racer School (NRS)
For those riders with the desire to pursue motorcycle road racing, Cascade Tracktime offers a "New Racer School (NRS)". Our NRS is different from others as we focus solely on preparing our students for competition with OMRRA. The NRS focuses on the skills needed to be a safe and competent racer featuring 20 minutes every hour of on-track instruction as well as 25 minutes every hour in the classroom. We use on-bike video analysis, still picture analysis and technique demonstration throughout the new racer school. Taught by some of the PacNW's finest club racers and AMA privateers, the Cascade Tracktime NRS offers an opportunity to get in-depth group and one-on-one instruction with practical classroom instruction from outstanding riders and instructors. Space is limited for these events with the NRS price including the trackday.
Safety is #1. Without a safe event we cannot expect our customers to have fun and learn. We work very hard to ensure your safety at our events. Our events are closely supervised by corner workers and by our on-track instructors. Unsafe, overly aggressive riding is never tolerated. Have a problem with any rider on the track, come and talk to me or any other instructor...we want to know about it. After all, we are all riding the same track and following the same rules.
For 2009, Cascade Tracktime will have tire services provided by SB Motorsports (Michelin), KFG (Dunlop), Hwy 66 Motorsports (Bridgestone), and Competition Motors (Pirelli). All have committed to full attendance for the 2009 season (pre-OMRRA race weekends). Chassis and suspension tuning services provided by SDS Performance and KFG. New for 2009 will be a self service tire changing area where stands and tools are available for your use to pull your own wheels. This works out great for those of you who have to ride your bike to the track.
The Motoclub is a member based club where your membership allows you to purchase everything you want without retail mark-up at confidential insider pricing. This means deep discounts on trackdays, parts, accessories, apparel, service and much more. If this sounds like something you are interested in, visit Motoclub for more details and to sign up. Not sure if the membership will work for you? Log in and use the Guest Pass and go shopping. With just two Cascade Tracktime trackdays the savings would pay for the Membership. You'll be shocked at how much you can save through the Motoclub.
SDS Performance is the performance shop and sponsor for Cascade Tracktime. Visit them in person at 412 Beavercreek Rd #618 Oregon City, OR 97045, or call 503-496-0211. Shop securely online at www.sdsperformance.com. SDS Performance proudly accepts MotoClub memberships.
We know that you have many choices of who you ride with at the track. Feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, suggestions or concerns. We sincerely thank you for choosing Cascade Tracktime: The Most Fun You Can Have On Two Wheels.
The Cascade Tracktime New Racer School (NRS) is for those individuals who wish to take track riding to another level and compete in sanctioned road race events. Here's how it works:
- Decide that you want to road race.
- Register for the NRS.
- Complete the NRS and acheive a PASS. If you do NOT pass, you will be required to retake the NRS.
- Receive a Certificate of Completion and take that to OMRRA.
- Purchase your "Check Ride" so OMRRA officials may evaluate your competency.
- A satisfactory "Check Ride" means you are ready to be an OMRRA Novice.
- Purchase your OMRRA Novice License and get ready to have some fun.
There is nothing more fun than participating in motorcycle road race events. The competition and comeraderie are second to none. Before confirming that you want to participate you need to consider all that is involved:
- Racing is expensive
- Racing places high demand on your time
- Racing is dangerous and you can become seriously injured or killed while participating
Knowing that, if you are still willing to participate, then the NRS school is for you. Here is some more information:
- The NRS is not taught by former AMA or World level champions or riders.
- The NRS is taught by some of the better OMRRA past and current racers.
- The NRS will not make you a better racer, you have to do that for yourself.
- The NRS will teach you the basics you need to be a competent and safe club racing competitor and provide a solid foundation for continued improvement.
Course Schedule
During the New Racer School (NRS), each student will be constantly evaluated for their riding ability, ability to follow instructions (signals, verbal, hand signals, etc.), lap times, and there general safety pertaining to motorcycle competition.
| New Racer School Schedule* |
| All classroom sessions and track sessions are MANDATORY. Miss a session, either Classroom or Track, and you likely will not pass the course. |
| 7:00 AM |
Gates open. Proceed to Pro (inside) Paddock, Sign release form, pick your pit spot and unload. |
| 7:30 AM |
Rider registration opens. Registration at the Cascade Tracktime pit. Sign necessary forms, receive tech stickers and receipts, and post payment if necessary (late payment fee applies). |
| 7:45 AM |
Technical inspection opens near registration. All motorcycles must pass tech prior to on track activities. |
| 8:30 AM |
Rider registration closes. Early arrivals have priority. Please arrive on time. |
| 8:30 AM |
Tech inspection closes. Tech is available on a case by case basis throughout the day (i.e., post crash, late arrival, bike didn't pass first time, etc.) |
| 8:35 AM |
Mandatory riders meeting near tech and registration. Listen for announcements. |
| 8:50 AM |
Riders meeting ends. |
| 8:57 AM |
Racetrack orientation (2 Control Laps) available for those who wish to participate. |
| 9:10 AM |
NRS Classroom Session #1:
Topic: Course Overview, Racing Line(s) and Safety. Details discussed during the classroom session. You will be placed in your riding groups and assigned your instructors. |
| 9:40 AM |
NRS Track Session #1:
Follow the leader drills. Details discussed during previous classroom session. SLOW PACE |
| 10:05 AM |
NRS Classroom Session #2:
Debriefing from the previous on-track session. Topic: Close Riding, details during the classroom session. |
| 10:40 AM |
NRS Track Session #2:
Close Riding Drills. Details discussed during previous classroom session. SLOW PACE |
| 11:05 AM |
NRS Classroom Session #3:
Debriefing from previous on-track session. Topic: Passing |
| 11:40 AM |
NRS Track Session #3:
Passing Drills. Details discussed during previous classroom session. MODERATE PACE |
| 12:05 PM |
NRS Small Group Meeting Session #1/WORKING LUNCH:
This is an evaluation and discussion within your small group led by your group instructors. |
| 12:40 PM |
NRS Track Session #4:
Free Practice/Lap time evaluation. Details discussed during previous classroom session. MODERATE PACE |
| 1:05 PM |
NRS Classroom Session #4:
Debrief from previous on-track session Topic: Riding Technique |
| 1:40 PM |
NRS Track Session #5:
Free Practice/Lap time evaluation. Details discussed during previous classroom session. FULL PACE |
| 2:05 PM |
NRS Classroom Session #5:
Debriefing from previous on-track session Topic: Entry Speed, Corner Speed and Exit Speed |
| 2:40 PM |
NRS Track Session #6:
No Brakes Drill. Details discussed during previous classroom session. FULL PACE |
| 3:05 PM |
NRS Classroom Session #6:
Debrief from previous on-track session. Topic: Consistency |
| 3:40 PM |
NRS Track Session #7:
Free Practice/Lap time evaluation. Details discussed during previous classroom session. FULL PACE |
| 4:05 PM |
NRS Classroom Session #7:
Debrief from previous on-track session. Topic: Race Starts |
| 4:40 PM |
NRS Track Session #8:
Practice Race Starts. Details discussed during previous classroom sessions. FULL PACE |
| 5:05 PM |
Final NRS Classroom Session #8:
Debrief from previous on-track session. Topic: OMRRA Rule Book and Requirements |
| 5:35 PM |
Instructor Meeting/Rider Evaluation |
| 6:00 PM |
Individual Rider Meetings |
| *Schedule subject to change |
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