Since getting new Duc’s MotorMilt & I keep half joking about needed to do another track day to, “test them out”… i.e. be in a situation that allows you to push it as hard as you want and still be safe.

We’ve both done a couple of Pridemore’s CLASS courses over the years, which on reflection were just what I needed to learn more about riding. And while I enjoyed both of my weekends with Reg, I think I’m ready for something a little less structured… On the flipside, one of the local motorcycle shops by us runs their own Track Days and while they’re significantly cheaper than Reg & CLASS folks, they’ve also got two dozen bikes lined up outside their shop that have been laid down at the track. That doesn’t impress me. It scares me. Tells me that they’re not practicing or slowly getting more proficient, but rather they’re running out to the track and kicking open the throttle with little regard. That’s NG as far as I’m concerned.

So where does that leave us then?

Well, one of the members of the Ducati.MS forum passed along the name of track organziation called, Reduc : Sportbike Track Days. Apparently they started 12 years ago in an attempt to make track days more cost effective for it’s members and yet also more structured than just a random day at your local track.

In terms of cost Reduc has it’s act together, a day with them costs you around $140 while a comparable day with say Keith Code or Pridmore’s CLASS can run you $375. They have instructors, although I get the sense from their website that they’re pointing out the best possible line and not how to put your knee down - which I’ve actually heard people ask Reg before… All in all they look pretty legit plus the recommendation from the Ducati.MS folks was quite good.

To become a member of Reduc you need to either; 1) Complete their new rider orientation class, 2) Attend their instructional track day, 3) provide them with proof you’ve ridden with another track club or 4) provide proof that you’ve held a roadracing license. All in all, not to bad.

Unfortunately for MotorMilt & I it appears that Reduc only runs on the east coast, so we’re back to looking for another track group… , But I thought I’d share the link and their organization for all you east coasters out there!