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Registration
When you first get to the track, either the night before or that morning, you find a spot to designate as your pit area. Registration and technical inspection (tech) open at 7 a.m. the morning of the event. Some events will hold tech the night before, like Barber. Check NESBA’s Track Talk Forum for announcements.
Riding Classifications
You will be assigned a riding class and your rider number must be displayed on the front and/or tail section of your bike.
Breakdown of riding classifications.
 Tech Inspection
Next, you’ll need to take your bike and riding gear to tech inspection. You will either pass or fail. Preparation is key. If you go over the guide we provided and don’t leave any items in question, you will pass inspection. If you pass, great! You are in for a fun day. If you fail, it could go either of two ways:
1. You will be able to remedy the problem, re-tech and be on your way, or
2. You will not be able to fix the problem, and your riding day is over.
There are no credits or refunds if you fail tech.
Rider's Meeting
After tech inspection, you return to your pit area. You may see Control Riders on the track for an initial sighting and warm-up session. Soon, you'll hear the announcement for the mandatory riders’ meeting. It's a short meeting (about half an hour), focused on track learning rather than theory. You'll also find out about any changes to the schedule, track hazards, and other important information.
On the Track
Pending weather and safety conditions, you can expect about seven to nine 20-minute track sessions per event. To ensure safety and to maintain a controlled environment, all riders are categorized into riding classifications according to skill level, and the number of participants per group is limited. Some minor bike preparation is required, depending on riding group.
NESBA uses instructors, also known as Control Riders, to ensure rider safety and provide riding instruction. They can be identified by their orange "Follow Me" shirts. You can ask them questions and get feedback. They can tell you what you're doing right, what you're doing wrong and how you can improve.
Above all, you can expect to improve your riding skills. Reach a level of expertise you may never have experienced before. Meet some fellow sportbike riding addicts. And have a great time doing it.
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Typical Schedule
| 7:00am |
Registration and tech inspection open |
| 8:15am |
Mandatory riders’ meeting |
| 8:30am |
Beginner classroom session begins |
| 8:45am |
Classroom Session for Beginner and Intro Groups |
| 9:00am |
Advanced Group begins ride, followed by Intermediate and Beginner Groups in successive 20-minute sessions |
| Noon |
Lunch and afternoon riders’ meeting |
| 1:00pm |
20-minute sessions resume |
| 5:00pm |
End of event |
Need Leathers, Boots
or Gloves?
NESBA has leathers, boots and gloves available to rent at every track day. For $50 (plus $500 security deposit), members can rent Alpinestars’ one-piece GPUs for the entire day. Each region will have five suits available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Leathers can be reserved at least two weeks in advance by emailing one of our Member Relations Representatives. Boots and gloves in various sizes will also be available. For leather sizing information, Alpinestars.
NESBA Riders' Manual
Our manual outlines everything a rider needs to know before turning a wheel on the track at a NESBA event.
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