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Stevenson's Cornerspeed® Schools Cornerspeed® is entering its 10th season as the official motorcycle school for V.I.R. (Virginia International Raceway). Cornerspeed is a comprehensive motorcycle skills school that covers the major aspects of motorcycle control. The drills and lectures work together to teach the fundamental skills that all riders need to ride at a higher level of competency. SAFETY FIRST is what we instill in each student. From preparing the bike to learning the road course, the safety of all riders is paramount. Cornerspeed’s Level One school is fully accredited by the major sanctioning racing bodies in the USA for students that wish to obtain a racing license. (Scroll down below Recent News for more information on Cornerspeed)
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Cornerspeed is a rider's school for all riders. Whether you are the rider that commutes to work everyday, the rider that enjoys touring or dual sporting, or the rider that's wants to do track days and/or go racing, this is the school for you. The skills you learn at Cornerspeed translate across the board to all types of riding. It's all about teaching you how to ride better so you can get the most out of every ride. You can continue your learning by doing track days with us. You can get a racing license if you want to race. You can continue commuting to work with a big smile on your face. Once you've done our school, it's up to you! Return to top YOU are a Cornerspeed student. We have students from all walks of life and all age ranges. We believe that everyone can benefit from our curriculum. Once you've learned the basics, such as an MSF course, and have been riding for at least a year, you can be a Cornerspeed student. We have had students from 12 years old to 72 years young. It's all about your desire to be a better rider. Return to top What if I don't ride a "sport bike"? Many students that take the Cornerspeed school don't ride sport bikes. We see a variety of bikes at our school. Bikes such as Super Motards, Big Bore Dual Sports, naked bikes, and sport cruisers. The only bikes which we do not recommend are cruisers and large touring bikes. Whatever bike you ride that incites your passion is what you should ride at our school. Return to top Do I have to intend on racing to attend Cornerspeed®? Absolutely
not. The majority of our students just want to be better riders. What
you learn in class with Cornerspeed® will make you a better, safer
rider on the street. Street riders find that they are smoother and more
confident after attending a class with Cornerspeed. As always, we do not
recommend high speed riding on the street. Save that for the track. Remember,
a track day costs far less than an attorney and a traffic ticket. Return to top What is the main emphasis of the school curriculum? Our
emphasis is on technique, smoothness and rhythm which is what every rider
wishes to accomplish. We define and discuss types of turns, pavement
and elevation changes, parts of the turn: entrance, mid-corner and exit,
setting up for the turns and how to put it all together. Anyone can go
fast in a straight line, it's how your corner that sets you apart from
the average rider. Being relaxed and smooth on the bike is every rider's
ultimate goal. After that, it's easy to go fast. What does "accredited" school mean? Accredited literally means, "officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements." Cornerspeed requires all riders to have taken an accredited school prior to riding in a track day with us. You don't have to take our school - just as long as you've taken an accredited school so that we know you are familiar with track etiquette and flags, among other things. This is for your safety as well as everyone's safety on the track. When you're on pit road, you can be assured that the riders to your left, right, front, & back have all taken a school. Return to top Where is the class and track day schedule? CLICK HERE for our Schedule Page. Return to top Yes.
Many schools rent bikes for the day or the bikes are included with the
price of the school but we would rather you ride the bike you know best
which is your own bike. That way, you don't have to spend the day learning
to ride a different motorcycle. You can spend the day working on technique
and improving your riding. By riding your own bike, you can readily feel
and see improvements in your riding. When a student raises the point of
not wanting to crash their personal bike, we respond by saying, "Slow
down and ride within your limits", Finding your personal limit and
your bike's limit is a gradual process and shouldn't be attempted in one
outing. Take your time, enjoy the day, learn new things, take your body
and bike home in one piece. When you finish the day, your knee pucks and
tires should be the only things that have been on the ground. How much does it cost and what's included? The cost for Cornerspeed's Riderschool at VIR is $440 (North Course) unless otherwise stated or in conjunction with another offer. The cost of tuition includes but is not limited to the following: Free Motul Lubricants and products (shipped direct to you by Motul), school handbook, t-shirt, lunch, bottled water throughout the day, energy drinks, discount coupons from our other sponsors, over 2 hrs. of track time, classroom lectures and one-on-one trackside feedback from your instructors. Return to top What's the school schedule for a typical day? We start early. The gates open at 6:30am. Our registration and tech opens at 7am. After passing through tech (bikes and helmets), students will line their bikes up beside the classroom entrance to expedite going from the classroom to the racetrack. We get started shortly after 8am. Typically, you spend about 30 minutes inside for a lecture then a 20 minute session on track with your instructors each hour. Each on track session focuses on the previous lecture so you work on the material that's just been discussed. If you're looking for the missing 10 minutes each hour, they are used for suiting up and talking to your instructors before and after each session. Wondering about the student/instructor ratio? We have a maximum of 3 students per instructor and many times our ratio is less than 2 students per instructor (24 students/14 instructors, you get the picture). If we're not in the classroom, we're riding on the racetrack. We break for lunch (included with your school tuition) at noon. When possible, we have a lunchtime guest speaker. Lectures and tracktime fill your day which culminates in an optional mock race at the end of the day. If it is raining at the end of the day, the mock race is replaced with a lecture on riding in rain and an on track rain riding session. How many track sessions was that? Seven 20 minute sessions plus a mock race: that's a lot of tracktime! Return to top I don't have leathers. Can I rent leathers? Yes. We now rent the finest racing leathers made, Vanson Leathers. We have a variety of sizes but quantities are limited so make sure you reserve your set ahead of time. Return to top Is there other gear that I can rent? Yes but the selection is limited. We have some boots and gloves for rent in limited sizes. Students renting the Vanson suits have first choice on our additional rental items. The back protector is included with the Vanson suit. We do not rent helmets due to liability reasons. Can I buy tires and get them changed at the race track? Yes.
Cornerspeed is a Bridgestone track-side tire vendor.
We stock a variety of sizes of DOT race tires. Mounting and balancing is included when you purchase tires from
us. Click HERE for tire pricing. We also stock Pit Bull stands and a variety
of track necessities. Click on the Schedule page. You'll find most of the information you need right there. The subhead buttons have information on how a typical day goes, rider gear, bike requirements, hotel accomodations, student comments, etc. You'll also find on-bike videos on the Photo page so you can take a lap around the track. Return to top I took the school 2 years ago, can I still ride? We require all riders to have taken an accredited school before riding with us. You may ride in the Enthusiast or Racer group as long as you meet one of the following:
Yes you can! Simply fill out the Gift Certificate Request and mail or fax it over. We'll send you a personalized gift certificate via mail or email. Gift Certificates are good for one year from the date of purchase. Return to top Do all Cornerspeed events also have Track Day Groups? Yes, all standard Cornerspeed school days are track days*. Our standard format is three groups (20 minute sessions): riderschool, sport enthusiast (those riders that have completed an accredited track school**) and licensed racer. These are separate groups. We do not over sell our events. On the north course at VIR, there will only be 25 paid riders per group. Safety is our number one goal. You deserve an uncongested track and we do what we can to keep it fun and safe for everyone. If you've already been to school and want to ride, then ride with us. Costs vary depending on the day and roadcourse. Track day prices for enthusiasts and racers are usually about half the cost of school. Requirements and registration forms are found under the Schedule heading. Licensed racers: here's your opportunity to get more track time. We work hard to insure that everyone gets equal track time. *PLEASE NOTE: Schools held in conjunction with sanctioned race weekends will not have a Sport Enthusiast group unless specifically stated. Check the schedule for exact details and dates. **PLEASE NOTE: Diplomas older than 24 months will not be accepted unless you can furnish proof of continued track day participation. This is for your safety and the safety of your fellow riders. Knowledge unused is knowledge that is lost. Return to top I'm not ready for a school yet but I'd like to get on a racetrack. We have Track Days for Street Riders. Cornerspeed
also hosts track days for dealers and clubs.
These track days do not have the full school. We, at Cornerspeed, adminstrate
and control the activities to insure everyone's safety. These events are
great opportunities for street riders to sample the track in a controlled
enviroment. In most cases, it's all the motivation you need to enroll
into our school. Most of these non-school track
days are open to all riders but some events have specific requirements.
What is the youngest age that I can sign up my son or daughter? We will individually assess younger riders to make sure they are ready to be in a high speed environment. We have taken students as young as 13 years old. If you have a son or daughter that you would like to enroll, you can call the office to discuss the possibility of enrolling your child in a course with Cornerspeed. Return to top Risk, what you should think about and health insurance. You already own and ride a motorcycle. You know that motorcycling is a sport that contains high risk like mountain biking, rock climbing or any other adrenaline sport. Cornerspeed and the associated race facilities are not healthcare providers. You must have your own valid health insurance coverage. We also strongly advise you to always remember that a day at the track is just for fun. There are no factory team racing scouts watching to see if you're going to be the next Valentino Rossi or Nicky Hayden. You should always ride within your limits and use good judgement. We do everything we can to make sure your experience is safe and fun. Ultimately, you are in control of your actions and decisions. Return to top V.I.R. instituting ambulance transport surcharges. $200 per carry to the hospital. As
everyone knows, prices to ride at a track day or host a track day rise
every year. We just found out starting in 2005 that VIR will be charging
$200 for every ambulance transport. This is all the more reason not to
fall off your motorcycle or go "farming" through the soil at
VIR. We already require that you have medical insurance so this is just
one more part of the ongoing changes with insurance, healthcare and track
management. You will now be required to sign a waiver that makes YOU,
THE RIDER, responsible for the cost of the ambulance ride to the hospital
just the same as if you fell off your street bike on a back road and have
to pay the hospital EMS. If the ambulance transports you to the hospital
you will be billed for the $200 ride. It will be the fallen rider's
responsibility to obtain reimbursement from his/her insurance carrier.
We apologize for the additional burden but we hope that this will make
everyone more aware of safety and ride even more within their limits.
As we have always said, "A day at the track is just for fun. There
are no pro scouts or money purses being paid out so ride within your limits."
Hopefully, no one will have to ride to the hospital but if you do, please
be advised that it's not going to be a free ride. For additional information, e-mail Aaron Stevenson at: cornerspeed@carolina.rr.com Schedule, Bike and Rider Requirements, Rules for Everyone, Frequently Asked Questions about Cornerspeed, Hotels and Directions, Frequently Asked Questions about Friday Racer Practice, Registration forms ©2000 Cornerspeed® All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, use or reprint of this content is strictly prohibited. |
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