Europe’s leading track day specialists, Focused Events, have launched special track and training events at the country’s leading Grand Prix circuits, Silverstone and Donington, utilising the all powerful BMW S1000RR and a very special F800R with outriggers!

Along with classroom sessions to teach improved riding techniques, riders will have exclusive access to the innovative ‘Cornering Techniques System’ F800R machine. Developed from the decades of training experience of Focused’s instructor staff, the ‘CTS’ machine installs confidence whilst teaching the all important skills of bike and body positioning. Riders are also given tuition on DRZ mini-bikes in a controlled environment – in the same way MotoGP stars hone their skills on these safe, smaller machines. These skills can then be integrated into a rider’s circuit technique and transferred onto their own or one of the BMW hire machines.

Speaking after a recent Donington event, Niall Mackenzie and his old sparring partner, James Whitham had this to say “We’ve been involved in on-track instruction for fifteen years, and a couple of new concepts being developed currently by Focused events will have benefits for most road riders, particularly ones new to track days or those who are nervous about going on track.

Firstly the use of DRZ125 mini off-road bikes fitted with good quality road rubber. You can get riders going round a small track laid out with cones in a car park etc. Because these bikes are small they very quickly give the riders confidence to chuck them around, and with instruction it’s far easier to explain and experiment with body position and cornering technique in this controlled environment. If they do make a mistake it’ll be at a far lower speed than it would be if made on a sportsbike. . . . . it’s loads of fun too!


Secondly the use of an F800 equipped with an outrigger system developed in-house at Focused. The idea is to teach riders the technique of ‘counter-steering’ without the danger of crashing through overloading the front tyre. I’ve had some time on this bike now and it seems to be almost un-crashable. . . . .

It takes a while to trust that you can force the bike from one side to the other by counter-steering the bars quickly without the front washing out . . . . if it does the bike simply falls onto the outrigger wheel. A bit of throttle will easily bring the bike back up. . . . . this too is lots of fun . . . if a little weird at first!”

For just £495 riders will be able to use the 2013 BMW S1000RR for the day, or for £295 riders can use their own machine. The day’s schedule includes track riding (BMW or own bike), the CTS F800R and mini-bike handling machines. Upon arrival at the circuit, breakfast will be provided and riders will be met by either Niall Mackenzie, Neil Hodgson, James Whitham or Steve Plater who will be instructing for the day.

Available Dates

Tuesday 14th May Silverstone GP

Wednesday 5th June Silverstone GP

Thursday 20th June Donington GP

Thursday 25th July Donington GP

Tuesday 30th July Silverstone GP

Wed 14th August Silverstone GP

Monday 19th August Silverstone GP

Tuesday 27th August Donington GP

Thursday 12th September Silverstone GP

Tuesday 24th September Donington GP

Thursday 26th September Silverstone GP

Focused Events are also offering an exclusive discount for their upcoming trip to Spain to customers who have participated in one of their European events in the last 12 months. Held on the last bank holiday in May, the four day trip to the Almeria circuit in Spain will see a host of star riders instructing in almost guaranteed sunshine. The whole experience including 4 nights accommodation costs just £399!

For more information visit www.focusedevents.com

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