Why you should not attend Danny Walkers American Supercamp
My passion is motorcycles. Shiny bikes, dirty bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes, Japanese, American, European, I don't care. I just like everything about two wheels and a motor and now that I have a kiddo with the same personality disorder I have a partner in crime. We are very fortunate that we can spend a good portion of our time traveling around the country racing offraod and motocross. This has allowed us to experience some amazing tracks, promoters, and coaches. None of whom do this for money, because there isn't any. So I can speak from experience and with this said I am going to give you some very good reasons to never attend Danny Walkers American Supercamp.1) You are way too cool to be spend two days riding around a Rodeo arena on a Yamaha WR 125 four stroke.
With a whopping 10 hp and antiquated stopping power this bike combined with the task you have been given will challenge you to the core. We were given the option of a 230cc after starting on the 125 and in two days not one person opted for the 230. And no, you can't bring your own bike.
2) You have a really cool kit and you don't want it to get dirty.
Unless you have Superhero Antigravity powers, your kit (and your butt) is very likely to be making contact with the arena.
3) You cannot handle being called a sissy.
If you aren't willing to step out of your comfort zone in the pursuit of improvement Danny and his staff are going to be all over you and no one is immune.
So if you are still here after reading all that, you are in for a treat, however the benefits will not be readily apparent.
After about an hour of classroom instruction it was
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| Bodie The Kid working on his form |
The majority of the class was filled with road and enduro racers of all skill levels. So what were we doing at a flat track camp? The skills and more importantly the thought process that Danny and his staff teach will change everything you think about riding a bike. Is it directly applicable to other disciplines? Yes and No. The skills themselves are really just another tool in your toolbox but the mechanics and physics of what you are taught allow for you to directly apply the knowledge to any other discipline.
After the third session of drills I did start feeling more comfortable and becoming more proficient with my lines and finally getting that beastly 125 under control. In two full days I don't think I ever went over 12 mph nor did I need to. This isn't about going fast, it's about doing it correctly and more importantly it is about changing how you think.
Danny is now in his 20th year of running American Supercamp. His camp teaches about 600 students a year. His student roster includes many pro racers and National Champions in all disciplines and some more familiar names including Travis Pastrana, Kendall Norman and Keanu Reeves.
Danny is very accomplished himself but readily credits much of the program development to world class athletes that have helped him develop Supercamp. Although the technical program has been a combined effort of many, the entertainment value is 100% Danny. Danny's personality, sense of humor and anecdotal stories are probably worth the money all by themselves. His lighthearted style and sense of humor keeps you in the game even when he's calling you a sissy.
The knowledge and skill that my son Bodie The Kid and I came out of this camp with was worth way more than the money spent. American Supercamp travels around the country so there is no reason not to attend. You can check out the program and schedule at the website but do not hesitate to give Danny a call if you have any questions.
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