I thought I would let you guys know how the first track day went . I must say it was the most fun I have had on 2 wheels in a long time ! STT does a great job getting a novice to improve his/her skills while still allowing you to have fun . The morning sessions were pretty tame , but after lunch is when it gets fun ! We had a great control rider ( Marc Perrone ) . He gave us a few pointers , followed each rider for a bit then had us follow him .then give some constructive critism..and watched to see if we applied it & at the same time have some fun allowing us to up the pace to what we are comfortable with . Its amazing what you can learn in a short amount of time (And I still have plenty to learn). I would probably run the novice class again just to get on track instruction again . The last two sessions were the best . Six foot rule for safe passing , you don't have to stay with your group (Basically intermediate just with slower riders) Man what a blast . As for the Superhawk it didn't let me down . The only place it was at a disadvantage was on the long straightaway , coming out of turn seven on to the straight I could hold my own until about half way down the straight then it would top out ...and then the I4 liter bikes would scream passed me , then I would spend next lap reeling them back in only to see them run off again on that same straightaway ( which I totally expected ) What I didn't expect was that the Superhawk could PUT IT ON a few of the Ducati's on that section . It was neat reeling in & passing high dollar exotics on a $3800 basically stock 9 yr old SH Another place the SH really shined was the uphill corners like turn 1, 4&5 and out of 10b before the Suzuki bridge . The torque was very advantageous in these sections . The only problem I have now is how to feed the addiction $$$$ . A few more of these track days I may want to find me dedicated track bike . I would keep the SH , and find me a salvaged RC51 maybe ? ( gotta go V-TWIN ) I am actually already thinking of selling my pristine VF1000r garage ornament , Humm.... I wonder if the Barber Museum needs another one.