Hey there-

So Tony B reminded me it might be a good thing to exploit the girl-factor when posting this one! Ha. I wouldn't usually, but hey-- if it works, it works! I hope the subject line helps instead of hurts! (And hey-- for you girl racers out there, I would LOVE to be mentored by you too! That would be so great!)

Some of you have probably met me or seen me-- I work corners most race weekends (I was in turn 9 this past Sat and turn 1 on Sunday) or hang out with my boyfriend, Tom (#416), in the pits. Sometimes I bring along my miniature pinscher, Houdini.

I am looking for someone to "adopt me" for next season. I am a brand-new-to-racing (and, actually, a brand-new-to-riding) rider with an '03 SV650. I have done 3-4 track days this season, picked up my racing certification, and hope to get one race weekend in before the end of this season (looking at doing LoR and Sportman). I am looking for someone to coach/mentor me next year. Specifically, I am really looking for one-on-one coaching on track days (and maybe an occasional pre-race practice session, if you're up for it). This year, I have been working on lines at PMP, trying to get smooth, working on body positioning, break points, corner speed, exits... and now/next year I need to start from there and keep progressing. So far, I am loving every second of it. Like most of you guys, it's totally consumed me! I definitely acknowledge that I have a steep learning curve since I am so new to riding, but then again there may be advantages to never having picked up bad habits on the street.

If this sounds like something you might be into helping me with, let me know.

So what's in it for you? I am more than happy to help out with gas for getting to/from the track, picking up track day fees, washing your bike, buying you beer, baking you cookies, etc. Ha! We'll figure something out.

Thanks for considering!
Kate