MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)
A national nonprofit founded in 1973 that sets rider-training standards and runs Basic and advanced RiderCourses, often tied to state licensing.
New to the track
Start here
Want to ride a motorcycle on the track but not sure where to begin? You are in the right place. Here is how it works, what to expect, and who teaches the fundamentals best.
You do not need to be fast, or a racer
A track day is open lapping in a controlled environment: no traffic, no oncoming cars, room to run off, and marshals watching the whole time. You do not need a race license, a race bike, or any speed at all. Most riders show up on the same bike they ride on the street and spend the day learning at their own pace.
The usual path onto the track
If you are brand new to motorcycles, the first stop is a foundational rider course to learn the basics and earn your license. From there, a track day or a coaching day lets you build real skill in a safe place. Racing is an optional last step that most riders are happy to skip.
Learn the fundamentals
Rider schools we point new riders to
These schools do a great job teaching control and cornering. We are not a school and we do not compete with them. We send new riders their way, then help you take the next step on track.
Yamaha Champions Riding School
A two-day rider-skills curriculum (ChampSchool) for current riders of any level, plus an online program (Champ U). Founded by Freddie Spencer and Nick Ienatsch.
California Superbike School
A motorcycle cornering and control school founded by Keith Code in 1980, running multi-day camps and on-track coaching across the country.
Read up first
Your first-track-day reading list
Plain-English guides that answer the questions every new rider has, with no jargon and no pressure.
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.
Read →The Progression: Street to Track to Race
A realistic path from street rider to confident track rider to licensed racer, and where coaching fits.
Read →Your First Track Day
Exactly what to expect on the day: tech, the riders' meeting, sessions, flags, and etiquette.
Read →Required Gear for the Track
The gear you need to get on track, what 'good enough' looks like, and what to upgrade first.
Read →Want the full guide? Browse the new rider hub →
Want a head start?
A coaching day pairs you with a coach who actively races, so you build good habits from the very first session. And if you do not have a track bike, you can ride one of ours.