ABC's of Track Day

[dtatum6]

Ok so this is mostly for you 'A' class people but the 'B's can chim in as well.  I thought it would be cool if people gave their opinion on what the difference is between people in the A, B and C classes on track day. 

Asked another way, how do you progress from C to B to A?

or

What should C group be focused on learning on the track, What should B group be focused on learning on the track?

I know experience and just plain old seat time will probably be the first answer but besides that what have you learned that has helped you progress from one group to the next?

[Yard Sale]

how do you progress from C to B to A?

Do lots of laps. Make them quality, learn from them.

Take schools. Read books. Watch videos. Ask questions. Follow instructors.

What should C group be focused on learning on the track

Where the flag stations are, how to get on and off the track safely, which way the track goes, the general lines through the turns.

What should B group be focused on learning on the track?

The specific reference points, braking markers, turn in points, apexes, etc. for the lines. Feedback from the tires and suspension. Body position.

[dtatum6]

Take schools. Read books. Watch videos. Ask questions. Follow instructors.

Any suggestions on schools/books/videos, or ones that you have found helpful?

[weavefish]

Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch.... reading this book has taught me sooooo much about riding. well worth the 20 bucks. was referred to me by someone on this forum

[Yard Sale]

A Twist of the Wrist by Keith Code
Reg Pridmore's CLASS
Jason Pridmore's STAR School

[CBR Dave]

Learn good lines, and to hold your line.

[Justin]

smoothness and consistancy.  I don't think "Lap Times" should concern anyone that doesn't race.
I am there to hang out with my friends while becoming a much better rider.  Win Win.
I can get around faster on Sunday being sloppy as hell, but I am not learning anything. 
I want to be smooth.

[smoothduc]

Thanks Justin, that's the Pridemore way. Smooth Riding is the book. I'm working on that all the time, makes me slower than anyone else (for the moment being) but in the end  
A good friend taught me that and whenever I've tried to "stay" with others (usually better riders than me), it ends up wrong, hate the feeling of having messed up. Smooth's good.

[Resistor]

Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch.... reading this book has taught me sooooo much about riding. well worth the 20 bucks. was referred to me by someone on this forum

That was me.  Good to see that you are enjoying the book, it is definitely a good read!

[weavefish]

That was me.  Good to see that you are enjoying the book, it is definitely a good read!

read it! loved it! getting started on my second read of the book. so that being said thanks man!