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Hello Reg and Gigi,

Just wanted to say thank you again for a great day on Friday. Was in the canyons on Saturday and saw significant improvement in smoothness and confidence. On Sunday I was on the freeway and saw an even larger improvement. The freeway has always been my biggest demon, but I was definitely more comfortable, especially on the curves.

All of the instructors that worked with me were very gracious and helpful. It seemed that each had a slightly different perspective on my riding, and emphasized things a little differently, which I liked. In particular though, I enjoyed working with Aaron; he is very observant and patient.

Hope to see for another class soon.

Nancy Novak
Glendale, CA

Dear CLASS friends,

My wife and I recently attended the Reg Pridmore CLASS Motorcycle school at the Streets of Willow Racepark in Rosamond, CA. We would like to attend again in the future. Please put us on your mailing list. We look forward to the 2008 schedule.

We were both very pleased with the very low student to instructor ratio. This was my first track day and first motorcycle school since MSF school at the Honda center in Colton over Five years ago. Several instructors offered key suggestions to me in a positive, no pressure manner. Ron introduced me to being on a track. Fred was instantly available when I approached the "one-on-one Help Desk". John was patient with me at the braking exercise. Jeff found me strugling though the turns. Clark noticed my roughness late in the day. Each of these instructors knew why I was having trouble. Each found a way to make me understand how to improve significantly.

My wife has attended track days and schools organized by other groups. She remarked "I wish my first track day school was like CLASS. It would have been much more enjoyable." She was particularly pleased with Aaron. He spent several sessions coaching her through a difficult time. She hadn't realized how much impact her recent spill (at a track day with poor track stewardship) was affecting her. By the end of the day, Aaron had Lea in group "A" and back on top of her game.

We will strongly suggest CLASS to our friends that ride, and to riders we meet on the road. That is how I learned about CLASS.

Thanks for a great day!

Chuck and Lea Cutshall,
Hesperia, CA

P.S. Since that day, I now enjoy riding more than ever. I learned how to turn.

Reg, Gigi, and the lot....

Many thanks for the excellent day of instruction and fun at the desert oasis that is Rosamond, California!! Seriously, my 15 year old son Patrick and I had a very fun and productive day with you and your staff. I know that you stress smoothness and other basic street skills at Class, and this emphasis was exactly what I was seeking to help Pat's progress with his road racing. The "no pressure" day to practice technique and reinforce the Basics really paid off this weekend. Pat runs the WERA West series on his SV 650 and he improved his times at Fontana this weekend by over 5 seconds per lap, winning twice and placing 2nd in a third class. I really appreciated the encouragement and positive comments from you and your staff, as did my son. Thank you again for a great day. Our group will be back, and I promise to bring Keith Mashburn out to play with us when we do.

Alan & Patrick McCord

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Name here is Pat Murray. I just attended your CLASS on 5/14 and 15th. WONDERFUL, GREAT, CLASSY….You name it!!! Thank you so much for educational, interesting and fun experience. I’ve been practicing many of the things you taught ever since attending…the only problem is…I can’t remember everything you taught…so…guess I’ll have to come back again!

As I checked out of the Novato Oaks on Wednesday the lady said your CLASS guests (at the motel) were consistently the nicest group of people to use their facility. She attributed it to the fact that “Nice folks attract nice folks…like Reg and Gigi.” Just thought you would like the feedback.

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Hi Reg,
Thanks for two more beautiful days at my favorite track, good OLD Sears Point!  Four dates per year just doesn't seem enough for that wonderful layout, but at least you have two of the best months with May and October. You can put me down for all four dates every year, so throw in a few Laguna days and I guess I'll be a Force 5 guy for a long time to come! I see that you used my letter from last fall on the F5 web page, just want you to know that I am flattered and truly honored. Hope it conveys my appreciation to your present and future customers. Looking forward to Laguna next month.
Cheers,
Greg

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Hi Reg,

I don’t know if you ever get tired of hearing this, but THANKS again for a great CLASS out at Infineon this past week. Every time I come out, I either have something very specific that I want to work on or I take a few laps and discover something I want to work on. Some of the items in the past: down shifting, throttle control, body turning, and braking (from the last 4 CLASSES at Laguna). At Infineon, it was weighting the pegs and turning my head and looking farther into the turn. I find that I start practicing certain things on the track but carry them over into my everyday riding. Every time I throw my leg over the seat, I try to keep all these things in mind.

I still can’t get over how your instructors are able to remember me. I mean with so many students, I would see how things can be forgotten. Well, on Tuesday morning, I was talking to Ted and he told me that he remembers my first days at Laguna last Thanksgiving. How I was basically just rolling around the track, not very controlled. He said watching me out at Infineon, I looked like an entirely different rider. He dared to call me “a competent rider”. I hear things like that and it motivated me to learn and practice more.

During the breaking exercises, you had mentioned that I like learning to get more enjoyment out of my riding. Although this is true, I learn because I want to make it home in one piece every time I go out. I see you after so many years of riding and know that you must know a little something about riding if you are still alive. Again, this motivates me even more.

I guess now it is practice time until the fall when I will see you guys again in October out at Willow Springs. Have a great summer and send my thanks to all the instructors. You all make coming to CLASS fun. Again, Thanks…

Regards,

Anthony de la Llera

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Hello!

Class Motorcycle School is just that. A class school. My husband and I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Reg, his Class and the Instructors for the best day of our lives. We even agreed that track day surpassed the time we had at our Daytona wedding. For days and days we shared what we experienced with each other. It was a day we will always remember. Thank you, Phil Smith for helping us set up our track day.

First, I was very impressed by Reg. Reg is a unique individual who takes his championship riding skills and is able to teach those skills to other riders. Not everyone can do that. He has developed a tried and true curriculum which results in everyone becoming a better rider.

Another exceptional feature of the Class Motorcycle School is the level of experience of the Instructors. It was amazing to see how quickly the Instructors identified what to teach each rider. Each instructor had a knack for knowing when to pull you off the track and when to let you practice. We were never overwhelmed. And the ratio of Instructors to riders makes it feel like you have a dedicated instructor. There is no finer school.

Thank you for inviting Ian to the track to take our pictures. We wanted to hold on to the feeling we had when we left the track so being able to look at a picture allows us to re-live the day over and over again. (The pictures also let us see our improvement throughout the day.) This let me know that you still remember the thrill / excitement of learning how to ride. It’s those little extra touches that make this Class stand out from the rest.

We would like to give a special “THANK YOU” to the Instructors we had the fortune to have teach us. To Phil Smith who rode with my husband and brought back the confidence to ride at the pace he used to before I started riding. To Jeff German who through his wit was able to relax my husband and get him to focus on his riding posture. Again to Jeff German who gave me the tools to learn the correct lines. To Gary Crandall who kept me focused on riding in the correct position. To Gigi Scherrey who was the first instructor to pull me aside. She instilled the confidence I needed to relax and learn.

When the day was over and it was time to go home, we felt like we had just returned from the ultimate and most exciting vacation of our lives. It only took one day (and a lot less money than a vacation) to feel that high. We have since been riding and have experienced the results of the Class. My husband used what he learned at class and advanced his riding ability. It had been many years since he was able to improve how he rides. And now I can understand why my husband could not relax and enjoy our rides together. This time I was confident, my pace was better and I had the right skills to ride safely. But most importantly, he knew I had the skills to ride.

IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A BETTER RIDER, THIS IS THE CLASS TO TAKE!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,

Dennis & Michele Smith

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(to our sponsors) Gentlemen-

Thank you for your support of the CLASS Motorcycle Schools. I recently completed my first class taught by Reg Pridmore at Streets of Willow and would like you to know it was well worth it, in addition to having one of the best days on my bike. I can say that Reg's class has made me aware of what it really takes to be a safe, smooth motorcycle rider and I can't agree more with Reg's riding philosophy. There is no doubt the experiences and lessons shared by Reg will serve as the foundation of sound riding fundamentals and anticipate building on this foundation at my next class session. I have only one regret after taking Reg's class and that is not taking the class at the beginning of my riding journey started 15 years ago. I will strongly recommend this class to anyone interested in riding and to all my riding buddies.

Thank you once again and I urge your continued support for this aspect of motorcycle riding. More importantly, your company will be first on my list to call when I am in need of your products and/or services.

Sincerely,

Mr. Rene Strapp

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reg, gigi & crew

thank you for 2 wonderful days on 2 wheels. it has been a long time since i have been to class & this was probably the most fun you can ever in school!

I arrived on day one as a motocross rider, very stiff, very upright & unsure off what my bike (triumph daytona 675) could do. by following the classes & instructors on the track I soon discovered I had a lot to learn and was somewhat intimidated. however it is all about listening, practice & seat time and as each session progressed I felt my confidence & abilities grow but still felt in control of my bike. by the afternoon I knew i had to come back for day two & keep practicing.

after a good nights sleep (& a very spicy chinese diner w/ the class instructors.... thank you) day two arrived with much excitement. time to keep practicing and as the day progressed it all started falling into place. below are pictures from turn 3 from day one (#36) & day two (#28). a picture is worth a thousand words & I think this says it all....

once again thank you. you run a very fun but safe riding school & i will be back with friends on the 24th...

simon

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A letter to our sponsors... I am writing to thank you for your support of Reg Pridmore's CLASS motorcycle school. I have just completed my fifth school and have as many more scheduled thru out the rest of this year. That should suggest the degree of my satisfaction with what Reg and his staff are doing.

Reg is a born teacher and he has picked a staff to match. His strong emphasis on safety combined with his enthusiasm sets the perfect tone to make students comfortable enough to stretch themselves, but always (well almost) with in their own limits. I have proven to myself the importance to paying attention by not paying quite enough attention and ending up off the course, but still up right.

Reg and his staff are roll models in how they ride and what equipment they choose. I have copied them and now use equipment from just over half of his sponsors. I still don't ride quite the way they do, but I'm working on it. I am already a much smoother and safer rider on the street and that was my primary goal. But I continue to learn and have fun so I will keep attending the schools.

Congratulations on choosing to sponsor such a worthwhile enterprise and thank you again.

V/R: Jack Shale

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Dear Reg & Gigi,

Just wanted to say thanks for a great day at Laguna this past Friday.

Over the years, I've attended about ten of your schools. Each one has expanded and improved my motorcycling skills and knowledge. I've ridden hundreds of thousands of commuting, touring and track miles. My CLASS days are highlights in that experience. The lessons learned at each school made all the subsequent riding more enjoyable.

Another benefit of attending multiple schools is the privilege of spending time with you, your excellent instructors and the CLASS regulars. In building CLASS, you've done more than just build a motorcycling school, you've established a community bound by a shared passion. It's a fantastic thing to take part in.

Regards,

Marc Goldburg

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Reg,

First off, I want to thank you for the great time out at Laguna Seca this past holiday (11/22 and 11/24). I have been riding for only a year but found your class to be exactly what I needed. I was hoping that I got to the class before I had time to develop bad riding habits. The information that was presented was easy to understand and follow…as long as the student (meaning me) is open to it. I could list all the things I came away with, but then this e-mail will never end.

Even with my lack of riding experience, I found the instructors I worked with never pressured me to go faster and were EXTREMELY patient... I wanted to  extend a special thanks to Ron, Ted, Gigi, and Craig for their insightful instruction. With Ted, he actually rode up as I was getting ready to come into the class room and ask if everything was OK. He then worked with me on what I should try to improve my body turning next time. I tried to put the info to good use on the next go-around. With Gigi, she made me stay behind as all the other B riders entered the track. She explained that she had been watching me and my corning wasn’t as smooth as it could be. She asked me to work on relaxing my arms (*teeth clinched* “I AM HAVING A GOOD TIME”) and throttle control and she would check back with me after lunch. In my last track session, she passed me with the thumbs up. After the class began to break up, I spoke with her outside where I found out that she followed and observed my riding for 2 full laps before she passed me. She stated that I had made a big improvement from the session just before lunch. I know that speed is not what is stressed in the class, but I found that from Wednesday to Friday, my comfort level on the bike and track increased. Trusting that my tires will stick, I went from taking corners at ~25 MPH for the first few times around the track to 40-50 MPH comfortably and without fear of losing control. I know that the bike can do it much, much faster, but for now, I am happy with the improvement.

I can’t thank you and your group enough for the guidance you provided on what I should work on to control my bike. From all that I have read about these newer sport bikes, without proper training, these bikes are nothing more than expensive suicide machines. I want my bike to be a source of enjoyment, not sadness and I think your CLASS was a step in the right direction. I look forward to seeing the ’07 schedule as I would like to enroll in as many CLASSes as my time and finances will allow (Laguna Seca, Infineon, Willow tracks).

I look forward to seeing you and your crew out at the track again,

Sincerely,

Anthony de la Llera

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Hi Reg,

Just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for all the good times this past riding season. Laguna and Sears were fun as always, and Barber was the highlight of a great year. I really appreciate your being who you are and offering the environment that CLASS provides at the track. Whenever someone says, "Wow, you ride really well, where did you learn to ride like that?", I always say the same thing: "Reg Pridmore, CLASS Schools", and then encourage them to sign up!

Whatever ability I have to ride a motorcycle smoothly, safely, confidently, at a good pace comes back to the fundamentals you've taught me for the past 18 years. Without those skills as a foundation, it would have been impossible for me to get as much enjoyment out of the sport as I have. As a bonus, much of what I've learned from you at the track has applications in business and everyday life as well.

Looking back over those years, most of the best people I've known and best times I've had have revolved around motorcycling. These experiences couldn't have happened with the same richness and quality without your help. Thanks for being there, mate. Thank You!

Greg Prinsze

P.S. Look forward to seeing you at Laguna.

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Mr. Pridmore, you might get tired of all these accolades via e-mail, but I just have to give you one more. I hope you'll share it with your crew. Having spent much of my career teaching shooting skills to police officers I am in awe of the program you have put together and the success of your teaching methodology. Simply put, it just plain works. The prompt critiques from your staff, delivered moments after observation, were invaluable.

I've been riding on the street for more than forty years. Unfortunately, I was doing it wrong most of that time! What your program did was take much of what I "knew" intellectually and translated it into useable riding skills. Wow! By the end of the second day I was riding at a pace I would have thought impossible when I arrived, and doing it with greater control than ever before.

I found all your staff knowledgeable, personable and helpful (Where do you find them?), but a few stood out to me. Jeff and Derek in particular gave me valuable input, and did it in a highly professional manner. They each have teaching skills that are too often lacking in those who instruct.

I look forward to the time when finances and circumstances allow me to attend again to continue my education as a rider. Meanwhile I have plenty to work on to keep me busy.

Thanks Again,

Dave Dooley
Cedar Crest, NM

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Hi Reg, Gigi, and crew,

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my two days of Class at Streets this last Nov 2 and 3rd. Your presentation was informative and entertaining, without the stress. There were 5 of us in our group, and everyone had a good time. The most informative part for me was the ride on the back of Reg's bike. I listened carefully to the class instruction, but I couldn't put it all together until Reg demonstrated it. Wow! I'm convinced! I look forward to another day at Class next season.

Yours truly,
Bob Lawrance.

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From a student's note to Dunlop...

Michael, your Qualifiers are hooking up and work great. I have put them on both my street bike and track bike!

Please have a read below in regard to the importance of your sponsorship to Class Schools.

I have attended a number of Reg Pridmore's "Class" schools and they consistently get the right messages across to thick headed street bike riders like me. The quality of learning techniques and focus on good riding skills and attitude he and his team impart plays a key role in shaping a rider. I myself can only express it as priceless.

Along with that comes orientation to good products; Like "walking the talk" on and off the track by reflecting good riding skills and being an example of the right attitude Reg also backs up his sponsors 100% by being a true user of the products and a respected knowledge-base for how well your product performs. More than ever as a consumer I look to Reg for guidance in selecting the best products and also for the knowledge that ensures proper application of that product. I don't think you can do better than that for sponsorship value and return on investment!

Dave P.

P.S. I’m especially happy to have been clued into the Qualifiers.

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To Reg and Crew;

I attended the Monday session at VIR on September 18th. Unfortunately work required me to only make the one day, but I have to say, OUTSTANDING!

This was my first time on a race track. I've done quite a bit of
autocrossing and [ahem] questionable running around in cars, but not much on my motorcycle. I wasn't sure what I'd think when I arrived, but an hour later, I found myself completely hooked. I'm very much looking forward to attending a future session. Next time I'll make both ways, work be damned.

Two things I particularly would like to rave about: Derek's help and Reg's simply insane ability.

I had the immense pleasure of having Derek follow and lead me around the track several times and chat with me about what he saw after. He pointed out things you might expect for a first-timer like myself, but he did it with an enthusiasm and warmth that made the whole thing a great experience. Not only is he a hell of a rider, he is as friendly and sincere as they come. I appreciate his time.

I also signed up for the ride on the back of Reg's bike. I got two laps around the track. I got off the bike shaking like a leaf and grinning from ear to ear. The smoothness with which he rode, passing other (good in their own right) fast-group riders in the corners as though they were beginners (never mind with all 200 extra pounds of me on back), was just incredible. Pure talent.

So, thank you for this adventure. I had a blast and look forward to next time!

Rich Moraski

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Dear Reg,

John and I would like to thank you and your staff for two terrific days at VIR. That was our first experience on a track. You and your instructors made both of us very comfortable. It would have been very easy to make us feel out of place, but ya'll were able to accomplish the opposite. We felt as if we were among a group of old friends. Everyone was reaching out to us throughout both days to make sure that all of our questions were answered. Each time that we had a question, you gave us your full attention. Even though John is only 16years old, I felt comfortable with him in your capable hands. I greatly appreciated the way each on track session was supervised. The way you conduct your school, every student feels safe. When you have the best to learn from, it is easy to learn. You and your instructors are truly the best. John is already talking about next year. We look forward to seeing all of our old friends. Thanks again for all of your help. Please tell all how much we appreciate them.

Sincerely,

Sam and John Burnett

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Hi Reg,

This was my 3rd straight year attending CLASS at Mid Ohio. The first year I was riding pretty upright thru the turns even though I had ridden for on the street for 30 years. Last year after reading your book and attending CLASS for the 2nd time, things got better. This year in the afternoon, I followed Derrick for several laps, then we went into pit lane and he gave me some tips on body positioning and we went back out and rode some more. Well... I ended up dragging my knee thru 5 of the turns. If there is more fun than that, I would like to know what it is! ....And a better rider on the track makes a better street rider. It is good all the way around. I brought a fellow rider with me last year another one this year and the three of us spent the evening at the motel discussing new riding skills. It is good stuff.

I have attached a couple of pictures a friend took of Derrick and I going thru Turn 1. If you could forward these to Derrick, I would appreciate it. He gave me some good tips, showed me a good line, and my confidence rose riding behind him. It was a great day, wish we could do it again before another year is up!

Reg, I know this is your job, but you put your heart into it, and every year I leave thinking, "this was money well spent."

Thanks again,

Carl Cassell

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Dear Reg,

This was the second year that I attended CLASS at Road America, and I've already made my hotel reservations for next year. After last year, I not only noticed a drastic improvement in my riding, but so did the people that I ride with. This year, I was able to expand on what I learned last year, and had a great two days! Believe it or not, I was thankful for the rain. It was challenge, but helped improve the smoothness of my downshifting and braking immensely. I'd like to personally thank Aaron and Derek for all of their attention and instruction. I worked with them last year, and again this year. Both are not only excellent riders, but they are exceptional teachers as well, and are an asset to CLASS. They were able to articulate what I needed to work on, and how to apply the principles taught in the classroom. I'm already looking forward to next year, unless I can somehow make it to Barber in October.

Sincerely,
John Milotzky
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Hello Reg,

I wanted to send a note of thanks for your help on Monday at the Road America School. I was the guy with the big Flamed Harley. You and Gigi gave me some excellent tips that will be very helpful as I ride to Laconia on Friday. Though I stood out of the crowd like a Red Headed Stepchild, I had a blast!

Your story about your friend that had a car pull a 180 in front of him on a country road stuck with me on my ride home Since I was riding on country roads all the way home, I was sure this was going to happen to me. And it DID! I was lucky in that it was on a side street about 4 blocks from my house and I was going less than 15 mph. I had just turned the corner when all of a sudden a car pulls out from their parking space just to my right, not to join in the traffic flow, but to do a 180 – RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!! The angle of the car caused me to lay my beautiful bike down. I wasn’t hurt but I was afraid to look at the Bagger. The Motorcycle Gods were riding with me all day. There was a grind mark on the bottom of my front chrome crash bar, but no damage anywhere else! I was quite angry with the driver, but pleased that I wouldn’t have to redo that complex paint job.

Thanks for reminding me to keep focused. Please keep pounding the mental aspect of riding into your students. It was a blessing for me. Though I didn’t get to finish the afternoon session due to my faulty clutch, your morning lessons were well worth the money.

Your preaching on safety likely saved my life on Monday and as a result from now on, I will be referring to you as Jesus Pridmore!

Godspeed,

Jim Putman

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Dear Reg, Gigi, and team,

I can't thank you enough for the absolutely fantastic time I had with you at the CLASS school at Sears Point on May 15-16. I've never learned more in two days of riding and never had more fun doing it. I've been riding for 38 years, spent ten years in the motorcycle business and got to road race a little so I've had exposure to some great motorcycle opportunities, but what you provided was the best experience I've ever had because the teaching, track time, individual attention, and balance of class and track time. I'm benefiting so much immediately from what I learned. I'm safer, faster and having more fun because of the time we spent together. I've also got a lot of great memories! I've been telling friends that to do a day or two a year with you is great insurance. What you teach keeps us sharp. It's too easy to forget the essential stuff and get sloppy. Spending time on the track and in the classroom brings it all back. And the kind yet serious and thoughtful ways you and the instructors work with us is so helpful and appreciated.

Thanks again for all the great help and the spirit in which you all gave it. Derek, Ted and Gary were particularly helpful to me on the track and in the braking exercise. I look forward to attending CLASS again in the future. If I can encourage anyone who wants to be a better street rider to attend, I
will.

I used my experience in a professional metaphor that I'm passing along in the attachment. Click here...

Gratefully yours,
Bruce Kochsmeier
Carson City, NV

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...I personally want to thank you and Reg for a great program. Every time I take a CLASS, I learn more about myself, and the bike. The guys that were with me that day, it was their first time, and they are still talking about it. All of them had a major Paradigm shift after that class. Though these guys are MSF Rider Coaches, they are some of our best, and now understand more than ever, there is more than one way to ride a motorcycle. What rider's learn from us is the very basic foundation of riding. What they learn at CLASS is the apex of riding. Thanks again.
Looking forward to seeing you in the fall. Till then have fun, Cheers.
TK

Reg,
Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed last week’s school at Laguna Seca. While I have something (a lot, in fact) to learn from each of the instructors, it’s really great to see Andy and Peter back in CLASS leathers. Put them together with Ted, and the camaraderie level is off the chart. And dinner that night reminded me that after nearly 13 years of attending schools, you’ve created more than an employer/employee relationship; it really is one big family. You’ve created a special environment in which to learn and have fun, Reg, and that’s an unusual thing these days. Thanks again for a great day - - -
Kim

Reg;
   Many thanks for the CLASS instruction at the Honda Facility on Tuesday, Feb. 21 (the day after my 44th birthday). It was as honor and a great learning experience. My name is John and I was riding Honda’s borrowed black VFR.
Also many thanks for the book and I have started reading it. I have to tell you though, it was a big kick to open the book and immediately see a picture of my old stomping grounds. I grew up at the bottom of Yerba Buena Road in the Ventura County portion of Malibu and spent many, many days riding that canyon and saw a lot of pictures in your book from that fun, yet fickle, road. My father owned and built Neptune’s Net at the bottom of the road. For many years I commuted daily on the canyon and it was there where I learned to ride, after making the mistakes of youth and onto the responsibilities of a married man and then a father. Riding fast was fun, but making it to and from work safely was, and is, of foremost importance.
   Tuesday was my first time solo on a track. I realized two things Tuesday. First, is that I am a good and moderately quick rider and secondly that I do have a lot to learn—I just didn’t know what! I have always wanted to take a CLASS and I thank you and your fine staff for the opportunity to do so. I hope sometime I will be able to take another, and maybe race someday. I have raced quite a bit of motocross in the last few years and learned to be humble in defeat as some of my best rides were not the ones I won, but the ones were I rode well and put in a good, consistent effort.
   Riding the track reminded me of my surfing days. Always looking for the perfect wave. As much fun as I had Tuesday, I never put in a lap I could say was anywhere near perfect. Understandable. It is very hard to do! But that drive kept me going. Lap after lap. Working on points in this corner and a smooth downshift in that corner. Great fun.
Again, thank you very, very much.
John Jacobs
 
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Dear Reg;

My son and I thank you and your wonderful staff for an incredible day of Laguna Friday, November 25. To have the day flow so well even with the rain; one very well organized, dedicated group of professionals.. We enjoyed every minute and advanced our cycling skills to a level beyond our wildest expectations..
When I arrived at Laguna, my goal was to "get through" the corkscrew.
By the end of the day I was "attacking" the corkscrew! I still can't believe it! And doing it in control, safely.

Again, my sincere "thank you" for a wonderful day of learning to you, Gigi (especially!) and the patient, talented staff of instructors..

George Morrison
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Reg and Gigi......

   Kathy and I want to thank you for a great experience last Thursday and Friday. We really enjoyed the school and didn't want the sun to go down on Friday. We came to learn and we certainly did. You and the instructors gave us information and guidance that we can practice and use.  Both of us has much more confidence on our bikes now.....
   Your CLASS is aptly named except you might put a FIRST in front of it. The management and presentation was top notch. Strict track discipline rules were particularly appreciated by the "B's" as some of the "B's" were "A" caliber. All activities started when they should and the presentations were very understandably presented. You set a fine example of hard work and discipline in all you do there.
   The other riders that we met were just nice people. Didn't matter what anybody rode or how fast, we found all very friendly and felt no class distinction (no pun intended). I hope to see some of them again. And that goes particularly for your instructors. What a great bunch of very knowledgeable  people really anxious to help us. As with any organization, management goals and attitudes are reflected all the way through the system.
 
Thanks again.........We'll be back
 
Kathy and Phil Harvey

To the Class Organization,
 

   This is more than a title for you and those around you Mr. Pridmore. It is also a description of the track day my wife and I attended. A Class Act indeed. You surrounded yourself with a wonderfully skilled and highly personable group of instructors and ancillary staff. You provide a place, both physically (the track) and emotionally, for us to learn the skills and techniques to continue to ride a motorcycle safely and skillfully. Your enthusiasm and desires to pass on your knowledge still shine and is a true beacon for the sport of motorcycling.
I would like to extend this note of appreciation to those that assist you in Mid Ohio and V.I.R., each one of you staff made contribution to your high standards of teaching a very well organized course.
   I plan on offering my support to all of those who continue to make such a class possible i.e. your sponsors. I am looking forward to the 2006 schedule so to plan my summer around your school.
I can not think of a better place to practice safe and smooth riding techniques than at a Class Riding school. I have encouraged many of my peers to pursue your training.
 
Thank you for your efforts, skill and patience.
 
Joe & Deborah Kelly
Kalamazoo Michigan

Dear Reg, Gigi, Fred, Derek, Aaron, Bill, Gary and Stuart etal -

I can't find my socks; they've been blown off!

My two days at Virginia International Raceway this past week were the best I've ever spent on two wheels. I've only been riding for a few years and I wanted to learn to ride better and safer; I believe you taught me how to do that. These words and phrases and others echo in my head - control, smooth, roll on...roll off. I still need practice and now I have the tools to do so. I didn't think I had the mettle to meet your expectations much less mine but I found that your method of teaching, Reg, is simple (as in DUH!) and makes so much sense that it's impossible not to understand and enjoy. Your passion for having fun while riding safely is pervasive in your approach and in the disposition of everyone on your team. I received so much good feedback from your instructors, all given with respectful consideration.

You all have made a great difference in my life and I want to do this again next year...I can't get enough of your wonderful method. My husband, Peter, attended one day at VIR with you two years ago. He talked and talked about his experience these past two years and my attendance last week was a gift from him. We both had a blast! My heart-felt thanks to each and every one of you!

Fondest regards...

Robin Stout Migala
To All CLASS Sponsors and to the CLASS Staff,

This is my second time attending the CLASS School at VIR. I must say it is was as much of a learning experience the second time around as it was the first. Reg has a way of conveying his knowledge and experience to riders of all levels of ability in a very straightforward manner. I thought the classroom portion was excellent for the explanations of track safety and rules of the road, as well as the applications of what we learned to street riding. I had resided in Southern New Jersey when I had attended my first two days of CLASS schools two years ago and made the six hour ride to attend. I have since relocated to Central Massachusetts and drove 12 ½ hours this year for my second set of two days of CLASS schools and in my humble opinion it was still worth the trip! I thought the classroom portion was excellent for the explanations of track safety and rules of the road, as well as the applications of what we learned to street riding. My riding abilities and smoothness have definitely improved over the past couple of years as a result of attending his schools. I generally ride from April through October (remember I live in New England) and now commute about 120 miles each day so what I have learned at the school I constantly think about and apply to my daily riding. I hope Reg will be back at VIR next year cause (the two days seemed to have a large amount of students in attendance) I will not think twice about attending again next year. Reg and the rest of his friendly staff/teachers are always available for help/questions at anytime! I hope that all of you will continue to sponsor CLASS well into the future.

V/r

Eric P. Gardner

Reg!
I had the pleasure of attending both days at VIR last week and please know that because of the experience I’ll never be the same! I don’t say this lightly: I’m a total convert to your way of riding and have implemented the techniques taught in your book and at the track. Speed is a natural consequence of being smooth and good body positioning among other things and you and your staff did a fantastic job of conveying that to us. My laps got faster, my confidence level did as well, and I did things with my bike I’ve never done before in 32 years riding. In case anyone’s wondering, I’m starting this “continuing higher education” stuff relatively late in life at 52 years of age. To repeat what one of my fellow students told me regarding what a high this whole experience gives, this is crack! So for those sitting on the fence please refer them to me for I’m one of your newest and most ardent of disciples!
Thank you again, see you at VIR next year!
Jimmy Zell  

Hello to Reg & Gigi & Fred and the gang!

   My husband Tommy and I had the pleasure of attending both days of CLASS at Road America a couple of weeks ago. What a phenomenal experience.
Reg, you're a gifted teacher, and you've put together a great group of instructors. I learned more than enough to keep me busy until I come back next near! I've been practicing diligently, and it's already had a big effect.
   On a ride this past Saturday I found myself second in line, in front of a group of more experienced riders. At a gas stop one of them told me "I wish I felt the way you look. You're so smooth!" Hot damn. If my leathers had buttons I would've burst them. On Sunday we rode with our usual group, a decidedly faster crowd (Tommy's level, mostly), and they noticed a big improvement in my riding. Great reinforcement of what I was already feeling.
   Thank you so much for a memorable and valuable couple of days. And special thanks to Gary, who gave me great feedback after I asked him to follow me around for a lap.
   I can't wait to do it again next summer!

Cheers,
Ann Sweeney

Reg, Gigi, Derek, Gary, Fred and the rest of the team,
 
I had to thank each of you one more time for providing one of the best experiences of my riding career this past weekend. I took a huge amount of information away with me and WILL be practicing every ride I'm on this summer. I came to CLASS to improve my street riding skills and came away with everything and more that I had expected. I really appreciate the riding critique from Gigi and Gary and Derek deserves a big thanks for taking the time to pull me over and tell me I was actually doing it like I should be. How else would I have known? You've got another dedicated customer and you'll be seeing me next year again at RA.
 
You guys are the best!
 
Kevin Rouby
'98 VTR1000F (red)
Reg and the entire CLASS crew,

Watching the weekend races preceding CLASS my stomach was churning. No, it was not just the track food, it was thinking I will be out on that track Monday and Tuesday and, being the world's biggest corner-weenie, I will surely be sliding across that track on my ass.
Well, that didn't happen. What did happen, was my cornering confidence was boosted considerably. I still have so much to work on, but have now been pointed in the right direction with a whole new set of tools to do the job.
Even though I sat out the very last round of track-time (both my bike and I were out of gas) I more than got my money's worth out of the two days with you at Road America. A heartfelt "Thank You" to you all for your expertise, and patience.
I'm looking through my turn, toward using my new-found skills on the road ahead.

Kevin Cram
La Crosse, WI
Hi Reg,
 
I sent this off to HRCA and thought I would give you a copy.
 
Dear HRCA:

   I would just like to thank-you for the support of Class Motorcycle Schools. Recently I attended a 2 day course at the "Willow" track and I cannot commend highly enough Reg and his team of instructors.
   I am originally from Belfast Northern Ireland where motorcycling is in your blood and used to attend many road races. Although I used to ride Kawasaki's over there, now that I am living in California I have a wonderful Honda VFR 800, I have seen the errors of my way and seen the light.!!!!
What is amazing about Class that although I only spent 2 days at the Track I learnt so much about the VFR and my own riding abilities. I feel so much more comfortable on the bike and now I know what the tires can do!! It is great that HRCA supports motorcycle education and it was through HRCA that I learned about Reg and "Class."
   I know that I want to go back and do another 2 day course and hopefully work will allow me to do this, Kudos to HRCA and to Reg and his class act at "Class"

Regards,

Peter Devlin

Dear Reg and Crew,

I wanted to say thank you for the truly great experience I had at your school (May 10th at Infineon). I have been riding for ten years but this was my first time on a track. I don't know how to explain to you how much I learned, but you and your staff did an amazing job of making this a safe and very rewarding time for me. I thought the Classroom portion was excellent for the explanations of track safety and etiquette, as well as the applications of what we learned to street riding. The track experience was absolutely awesome and the one-on-one instruction that I received over the course of a few laps was very helpful. On the rides that I have done since the Class, I have been amazed at the control and feel for the motorcycle that I gained by being able to focus on riding (not intersections, traffic, etc.) in a controlled environment. I no longer feel like a passenger on the bike, but a more confident and safer rider. Thanks again to you, your staff, and all of the sponsors that make this and future events happen.
All of you are making motorcycling safer and more fun for lots of people. I'll see you and the Class crew on Sept. 1st at Laguna Seca.

Sincerely,
Todd Olive

To: Sponsors for CLASS Motorcycle Schools:
 
Years ago, I watched and was impressed by Reg Pridmore when he dominated at the former Ontario Motor Speedway in California (and everywhere else he put two wheels on a track). Since then, I have followed both his career and that of his son, Jason. It was, then, with great pleasure that I had the opportunity to attend the CLASS Motorcycle School that Reg conducted at Infineon Raceway on May 10, 2005.
The instruction that Reg and his highly professional staff provided was outstanding. Not only did CLASS give me superb guidance for safe riding on street terrain but it also introduced me to the excitement of track riding. I anticipate doing more of both in the months and years ahead. 
CLASS stressed excellence in all areas, from riding to equipment. I am absolutely convinced that YOU, the CLASS sponsors, are the ultimate in your areas. As I continue street and track motorcycling, I will, without question, look to you for products and services that advance my enthusiasm for the sport.
 
Thank you for sponsoring the excellent CLASS program.
 
Sincerely,
 
Tom Davis

Dear Reg,
Let me start off by once again thanking the entire staff of C.L.A.S.S. for what I can only describe as an amazing experience. The organization, preparation and execution of the days events flowed flawlessly. With the guidance of your instructors, the hands on experience and the informative tutorial sessions, I walked away from the track with a much better understanding of my machine, my mindset and my riding ability. I look forward to attending many more C.L.A.S.S. events starting with the May 16th streets of willow. I'm eager to absorb and retain as much knowledge as you're willing to provide. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing you at the track.

Sincerely,
Travis J. Kuehn

Hi Reg,

I've been doing your school every year since 1999 when I showed up as a clueless newbie with a Hayabusa and a strong desire to enjoy it and live at the same time! Since then I have done a few other track schools and track days but your school remains firmly at the top of my list. Since the first CLASS I did, I have been fascinated at how you and your staff could go so fast and make it look so easy and controlled. So I have been doing a lot of listening, thinking, reading, and practicing over the years about how to ride a motorcycle. The format of your school hasn't changed a great deal since I started, but each school offers something new-new tips, new realizations, new challenges.
This year was the second year with my RC51 which is a great bike for big time track fun. This year was also the year it dawned on my just how much you have molded me into the rider I am now. CLASS has literally had a huge impact on every aspect of my interaction with motorcycles. Ted included:)! I have learned how to get around at a decent pace on the bike, and that¹s tons of fun, but at the same time I always feel just as clueless as my first day since newfound speed and skills open up new areas for improvement. Most importantly, the skills and mental attitude I learned from your school have kept me safer on the street and turned potential panic situations into controlled responses.
One last thing-your primary goal of CLASS is to make us all better and safer street riders. Job well done. But CLASS also has made me a much safer driver and bicyclist. The skills learned in CLASS are applicable to any vehicle! I hope you will be back here next year. I'll continue to put the word out.

Thanks again,

Dave Flowers
Seattle, WA

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Mr. Pridmore,

I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much I enjoyed your school. I was scared and tense when I arrived that morning, not knowing what to expect. You and your great staff did a fantastic job of relaxing me and getting me prepared to go out on the track. I felt safe and knew exactly what to do to follow the rules.
After reflecting on what I learned that day I have discovered something amazing. I truly believe that of what I know about riding motorcycles I learned 98% in the few hours I spent at your school. I unlearned a bunch of bad habits and you unveiled several myths that were affecting my riding in a negative way. I can't say enough about how impressed I am in you, your school, the information that was imparted and the delightful teachers and staff that you employ. I will be back every year and I also plan on traveling to another track for a school away from home.
Thanks again for everything. The school was relatively expensive, but compared to what I received for my money it's the greatest educational value that I have encountered.

Chris Galambos
Newburg, OR
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Reg and Crew,
Wow! I've been riding 35 of my 43 years (dirt first then street) and I think I learned more in 1 day than the rest combined. With your team's guidance I learned more about myself (working up to and expanding limits) and my Yamaha FZ-1 (and my tires!) than seemed possible in that short amount of time.
Two thoughts for anyone preparing to take a Class:
1. Get your book and prepare for the class by reading it ahead of time. I'd heard you need time to "get" the amount of info thrown at you in a Class. Being a step ahead and having practiced some of the techniques before class gave me an "accelerated" experience! 
2. Get your thighs/quads ready! If you're over 40 and don't already body steer A LOT, you'll be feeling it the next day. In using my legs to steer and getting my butt off the seat for 8-9 turns a lap, times 75 laps, I figure I did the equivalent of >700 squats! You learn to relax your arms and hands--they don't feel a thing right now (despite going from 120-130mph in the front straight to nothing in the chicane 75 times...).
I got home to catch a newspaper article (from Baltimore) about the motorcycle fatalities going way up in the over 40 year olds nationally. I get to see plenty of lesser results of crashes in my Family Medicine practice in Eugene. You couldn't be more right on with your teaching and I'll be recommending Class to patients and colleagues who ride.
Lastly, riding behind an instructor at Mach 1 was incredibly helpful for lines and smoothness (thank you Gery!) but back on the street is where this will all really kick in. If I could summarize the day: "Be safe, not sorry (doesn't mean you have to be slow)." I'm sure I will be slower at times now (and partly because I got my yah-yahs out on the track) and I know I'll be safer and smoother!

Sincerely,
Mark Lyon MD

Reg,

I wanted to pass along a heart felt "Thank You!" from our whole group. Four of us had taken CLASS at Mid-Ohio back in 1996 and 1997. We hadn't realized it's been 7 years! The other 5 in our group were first timers. Their initial anxiety has now turned to enthusiasm. We're already talking about returning next year... perhaps with a few more riders.

I was a little nervous at first when I started in the A group. My previous CLASS rides were in the B group... mostly because I was on a '74 R90S. But after a couple of laps, it started coming back to me, and I felt more and more comfortable on the V-strom with the A group. Your whole team was a fantastic help, and made us all feel comfortable and very at ease seeking advice. After 4 months of anticipation, I can't believe it's over already!
Please thank all of your team. To Gigi for all of her help in coordination our registration and extending a group discount. To Fred for the extra time in taking us around to iron out the problem corners. Not to mention chatting with us afterwards and at breakfast the next morning. To Gery, Derek, and DeVeaux for their help, humor, and enthusiasm. If I forgot to mention anyone by name, please extend our thanks to them also. It was a great time and worth every cent!

Best Regards,
Bruce Joba

PS: I bought your book. I actually fell asleep reading it... not out of boredom, but out of sheer exhaustion. Seriously, it will be a constant reference source as long as I can throw a leg over the saddle.
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Reg, Gigi et al,
When my friend who recommended CLASS asked me how I liked it, I just said WOW. I knew it would be fun and I'd learn a lot but it was better than I could imagine. The classroom instruction was great, the instructors were fantastic and Mid Ohio could not have been more fun. Your sponsors should be proud of the goodwill you generate. Keep up the great work.
Best regards,
Neil Poillon
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Reg,
 
Great class, learned a lot! Was on a high all day today. You have probably have heard this a lot, but the way you approached the class, talking about being nervous & having butterflies (that was me), then going out and explaining the track, and then the instructors taking us around in small groups so we could follow the preferred line.... well by the time we drove the track, it was explained well enough that there was enough confidence to get those first laps in. 
It was the most fun thing I have done in 48 years of life and in 35 years of riding motorcycles. I was talking with some fellow riders during break and one of the guys had been thru 4 track schools, but he said he had learned more from your's than the rest.   Just wanted to say thanks to you and all the instructors, they were very friendly and genuine in wanting to help make better riders out of us.
Thanks,  
Carl Cassell  
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