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By [http://www.ninja250.org/Jim%20Race Jim Race]
By [http://www.ninja250.org/Jim%20Race Jim Race]


'''Editor's note''': This track day happened a long time ago, before Jim ever ran an actual race. The organization for the day was courtesy of the [http://www.superbikeschool.com/ California Superbike School]. They do classes around the country, so check their schedule if you're interested. For a good read on the dynamics of turning a motorcycling, take a look at CSS founder Keith Code's book [[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf|A Twist of the Wrist 2]].
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'''Editor's note''': This track day was in late 1999, before Jim ever ran an actual race. The organization for the day was courtesy of the [http://www.superbikeschool.com/ California Superbike School]. They do classes around the country, so check their schedule if you're interested. For a good read on the dynamics of turning a motorcycling, take a look at CSS founder Keith Code's book [[Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf|A Twist of the Wrist 2]].


The day started off incredibly early for me: 7 a.m. I'm really not a morning person, and combined with the seemingly bitter cold and fog, and my personal haze, I was sort of in a funk. I got a largish boost, however, when I discovered Keith Code himself was going to teach our group all day. I'm not sure if this is how it's normally run, but it was something to look forward to.
The day started off incredibly early for me: 7 a.m. I'm really not a morning person, and combined with the seemingly bitter cold and fog, and my personal haze, I was sort of in a funk. I got a largish boost, however, when I discovered Keith Code himself was going to teach our group all day. I'm not sure if this is how it's normally run, but it was something to look forward to.