Funny instructor at Cadwell Park track day.

[@wackedoutdude]

Just think how quick the instructor is on a super bike. It also proves just how good standard bikes are and also how slow us mere mortals really are. Keep up with the good vids.

[@AndyManCam]

Ha! He was having a great time! Just shows a good rider can make anything work! I did my first track day recently. Also on a slower bike than the others, but I got overtaken a LOT more than I think that chap did! #21 Snetterton 300 Track Day

[@Gallax1]

Awesome track and great quality video, just enjoy the day dude, it don't matter if you're the fastest if you have a good time

[@poleatsky89]

shows that u dont need a fast bike to be fast. skill plays a big role!

[@collector1946]

Johnny Eagan ... I used to race with him ... he's a very very talented rider.

[@TheSkiingSeth]

Amazing seeing how much difference on how hard you are on the brakes into the corner and how late you are to use them can save you time!

[@fqcraigus]

My advice would be think one nd two corners ahead. Using all the track isnt always the fastest way round the bend as you run wide and slower into next corner

[@alfapersius8252]

that is very cool! Very skilled rider! Reminds me of a when I was in a renault clio cup with dual controls, got stuck behind a gaggle of slower cars and the instructor told me take my feet of the pedals, he had us going faster sideways round the whole track with me just steering than any one else!

[@hobblobber3914]

Always a good ego check when better rider on a slower bike keeps up when the twisties hit. Keep at it. Practice is your best friend on the track.

[@twburr]

For a advanced rider and intrustor I have nothing to say. Ive only ridden bikes for 5years im 22 now still learning. Roadcaft Nottingham does help me bulid my skills on riding.

[@taytos-gingah]

Sending mine away this week too. Can fully charge the camera, power it off, come back to it in 3 days and the battery warning light is flashing. Battery is fine as it gives me around 3 hours recording when I use it immediately after being on charge but it's draining whilst off charge and off.

[@irnieracing]

this track is so awesome.. never seen it from a trackday point of view. I wanna go!

[@Anyonewhos]

Hahaha yeah I hope the instructor sees this.. its nice to see people with a sence of humour :)

[@dearsleeper]

don't be surprised, these bikes are surprisingly powerful for their engine size, especially in the 6k-8k rev range. Plus they're super easy to ride, especially when the carbs are tuned well, superb brembo brakes too ;)

[@perarnoldi5431]

nice and funny video. Not being an expert at all, but you ask for advice. I might be wrong but to me it seems like you could use more of the track. In several corners you leave half a meter free space in the outside and in the apex. I would take at few laps touching the curbs outside inside outside to feel how much space there really is to use in the corners.

[@carlhitchen2879]

The best advice I'd give you is to ease off the power on the straights let the instructor past follow him like a shadow through the corners like for like if he starts to pull away through the corners use your extra power on the straight to stay close. You will soon see the difference in your lap times after a few laps behind an instructor. I thought I was at my limit but by half way through the day knocked 7 seconds off my lap times just from following an instructor. Try it. It does help dude. My lap times went from 1:45.8 to 1:38.3. Which is only around 13 seconds off bsb lap record of Haslam I think.

[@tintertrailers208]

Carl Hitchen great advice. I've just got a R6 track bike. Many thanks

[@CJW-Media]

I down-trained as an instructor years ago, didn't go for the full qualification but is sure changed the way I ride. What it did do was make me a better rider and I and keep that mentality to this day! Would still love to do it but circumstances won't allow it at the moment :( Anyway, keep up the good vids.

[@DrummingBiker34]

Amazing! The skills of the instructor are really something! A CB500 keeping up (somewhat) with the rest, while being able to wave 1 handed and have a laugh.

[@TristanDesnos]

To make the next step up, requires commitment on the corners, I can see what's needed, i know the bike will do it, but as I approach the corners something in me just goes on strike and says 'nah'... lol

[@Daedalus_UK]

The obvious way to improve is to watch others and the instructor as he just knew the track better and what speed to take the corners at, with his better racing line. He simple used that to his advantage to have some fun keeping up with you.

[@dancebikerdance]

I think the bloke might be called Jonny. I spent a session with an instructor on my Cadwell track day called Jonny and I think he was on a bike like that. Top bloke :)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Yeah, the 600 is more of a challenge than the Tuono for sure. The Tuono with it's brute power masked some of my inadequacies. Now to get my corner entry speeds up.

[@mrflashbang5445]

Johnny!! Haha! I turned up late in a Mercedes Sprinter 30 mins before qualifying to my first ever race weekend and went faster on my out-lap than this instructor did the whole session! If you're reading this Mr Egan I miss you bro!! ;) x

[@CJW-Media]

Think the instructor in you Russ is the reason behind the high gears in the corners!! Take your instructor head off for the day and get that engine singing!! All your videos are brilliant and offer great advice, thanks mate :)

[@antodefanto]

Got my first time at cadwell next month to. Doing a night and day on the 11 and 12 June. Can't wait love the look of this track and always fancied it. Brilliant video and love the no limits crew. Best out there in my opinion

[@Vader-23]

9 yrs later.... how did it go??? Doing my 1st track @ croft in April.

[@33WingNuts]

Just shows its all about skill and corners... youll get there and be doing this to other newcomers in no time im sure.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I've heard this too. Getting to know the track would be a massive help too, there are so many blind corners I need faith in my knowledge.

[@j1mmyZeta]

The Tortoise and the Hare haha. He must have been doing immense corner speeds.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks, it's running totally crisp without a problem, superb engine. :-)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I thought exactly the same thing, the amount of times I'm in too high a gear is silly, I need to use the revs more. I'm at Donington this Fri so will have a play, see if I can beat my 1.59 on the CBR600. Thanks.

[@AlHillATC]

The No Limits bunch are a great set of guys! :) Some of the CB500 cup lads were at Oulton, and they were running rings round some of the 600s on them! :P

[@geoffcapeschamp]

He's a beast in the corners!

[@thompson48989]

Did my first track day here thanks for sending me the site information

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

It's a narrow, complex, hilly track with beautiful scenery (not that you see it when riding) The BSB boys are a different breed, nuts!

[@keithhahn4749]

I used to drag my knees in almost every corner down to my toes, and really fast people would zip by me. That was frustrating watching them go turning at nearly same lean angles. And chicanes according to Keith Code should be knee to knee in 1/2 second .5.

[@gazgsxr]

THE RUSSTER! lol love it

[@ToastToGo]

Lol! What a funny instructor....great stuff. I love when people rock their skill on a "lesser" bike.

[@antodefanto]

My mate has told me its all your favorite B roads in one lol thanks for the video sir and ill be revising the lines for next month. Ride safe

[@johniac7078]

beautiful video

[@andymadden6328]

charlies is hard to get right , forget first apex on exit, roll off on blind spot then nail it on last apex for a good drive onto back strait.. what a circuit.

[@MotoErgoSum]

Ditto. No brakes laps at Mid Ohio helped me a lot.

[@gjrocks]

Haha thats really cool. And quite impressive, keeping up with a bike that has like double the power of the cb500.

[@nabiji]

He won by default IMO. Incredible talent.

[@martinjones12]

Yeah, ride to YOUR or your YOUR machine's limits,,,, remember..... the guy behind you ,,,, he ( or she) was having much more enjoyment than you ,,and was apparently going slower. and also.... OUR machine's limits are usually way beyond ours, ride it, polish it, love it, live long enough to cherish it.

[@TEAMZXR]

Hi Brian I thought the footage was very good & I'm looking to get myself some kit for my own bike. Can you tell me what kind of set up you are using on your bike?

[@Bikerboy051187]

The instructor has just made my day with all his waving :D well funny :D gotta get me on the track at some point :) All i can say is your better than I would be out there :) BB

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I'd done a half day in the wet too so that was my first dry day. Best was a 1.59

[@craigmorrison7937]

less brakes more gas that should help ; ) just enjoy the ride pal that's all that matters and keep safe.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I try to make sure the tyres are hot first and also open the throttle smoothly out of a corner.

[@Gazedd]

Thumbs up for the Instructor!

[@BIRVS]

If you're ever struggling with the circuit the best thing to do is get the instructor to sit at a reasonable pace in front of you just reeling apex after apex off, you'll eventually get there then start adding on some pace...

[@jasonsand]

never seen onboard footage from cadwell, looks pretty tight, I can only imagine how the BSB boys do it on a race with all those bikes

[@DangleVonBallbag]

Out breaking someone on a bike with superior brakes with one hand on the bars. Someone give that man a biscuit! Very funny!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I hope he sees this, seemed a nice guy too. May seek his help next time.

[@jimmypotter001]

I've only been riding for two years. Sorry but no advice other than I expect that learning the track and pushing yourself is going to better yourself. I came off on the third corner on the first lap on my first track day haha :)

[@leeomurchu1213]

I'd be willing to bet your inadequacies are few and far between on the track. You'd some nicer lines into the corners than the lads on the bigger bikes. Nice rear sticker by the way.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I did a Ron Haslam day. I believe 90% of me being slower was due to track knowledge (the very first bend, you don't see but the 2nd guy I overtook was in the way too.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Agreed, it's important to ride within your limits

[@triumph157]

that was funny but you and baron von grumble should have a track day together,you both are good.

[@transdetendal]

he must be quick in them bends getting so fast on your tail..

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You'll love it. such a complex track with a lot of upsys and downsies, challenging for sure. Have fun! :-D

[@TheSpeedGodz]

Use the width of the track bud. You've paid for it, stay safe!

[@HeadCamThis]

I love how friendly bikers are.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You should be a race coach, love the traffic warden tip! :-)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

A few of these bends are about 20 degrees downhill, there's no way I'm not using my brakes lol.

[@picklepoo98]

He's my hero too!

[@ellioth7055]

You sure did beat him

[@MotoErgoSum]

Use a Ducati, Triumph, or another bike with gobs of engine braking. I didn't touch the brakes much at all when riding canyons out in SoCal. I wasn't suggesting never use the brakes, merely that gear selection and being mindful of how your suspension affects your turn-in helps a lot. On/Of/Neutral throttle can help or hinder handling in various situations.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Yes, I love the way it doesn't matter what angle you mount it at, unlike the gopro, you simply twist the lens to straighten it up. Remember the code "crafy10" :-)

[@viperz888]

Good video brian hope you and the family are well

[@dbauernf]

Proper way to get owned. :) Great video. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

It IS fun matey, back there next month for more :-)

[@Johny40Se7en]

What the heck does The Russter mean? nice ride and what bike are you on?

[@ian1981uk]

That was hilarious, some of the instructors you meet at these events are full of beans! Regarding improving lap times (not yours, just in general) it does make me chuckle sometimes that some people are so obsessed with getting their knee down yet you'll see pros whizzing past them because it's not necessary etc. Regarding yourself improving, have you ever done a Californian Bike School day?

[@1964Hall]

It's a great track, I did a day there with Rapid on my RT12 a couple of years ago, got some video on my tube account somewhere. That instructor looked like he was having fun ragging the CB5 as well. I must get one of those Drift Ghosts soon, it was the ghost you were using on the front? \v/

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Great service and a UK company, I think we should show them loadsa support too. :-)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

It's on the cards, just need to get a time arranged, he's a very busy man (with a baby soon)

[@BjornBearr]

Breaking... Using all of the track going into corners and out... Thats the inly thing i could say.... The instructor was amazi g you need to go back and find out who he is lol.

[@ian1981uk]

All I know is that I'd be the guy holding you up :P I was in a novice group at Brands once which they might as well have call 'Advanced Group 1' IMO... well that's how I justify my lack of pace anyway :)

[@leeomurchu1213]

Just goes to show anybody can go fast on a big bike in a straight line,you make up the time in the twisties. Nice riding by yourself though the instructor could probably go round with his eyes closed :)

[@richardguernsey6763]

Good stuff thanx for sharin

[@United999State]

My only tips is brake a little later and try greater lean angles

[@cocker111]

was that your first time at cadwell did you say? what was your best lap time?

[@camwr6329]

Good editing! Like it

[@ChrisDalvikBxl]

Nice going Russ

[@DHRIDER94]

Nice vid, I'm no expert but you look pretty quick to me

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I don't use slicks. I use the Metzeler Racetec K1 front and K2 rear

[@gatito339]

don't race , have fun, look head far as you can,keep your line

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

you ride better than my missus lol

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

When I first saw the footage in the paddocks I went up to him and called him a ba***rd!. The smile on his face said it all. :-)

[@8ile]

Advice for going fast is pretty much the same as the road with faster riders, just do it all at your own pace. You'll get faster, eventually. Practice makes perfect.

[@shanenichols672]

hello m8, sorry it took so long to get in touch, it's the big lad from cadwell(red gixxer) just wondered if you could link me with my brother grass tracking up copice lol yellow fireblade, cheers shane, ps good footage

[@neiltitmus9744]

The long corner at the top of the course is where a competent rider can catch up a lot i dare not go round it at anywhere near the speed you could do if you new what you were doing,that said any corner is the same for me ,nice track though had a yellow flag there to let a family of ducks cross the track cracked me up.and a local lad who was big totally monstering the mountain jump watched him for ages at the end of the day. I had my usual grass excurtion

[@JackSamuelMusic]

i bet you had a right laugh to yourself when you watched it back hahaha

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Already seen it several times. It's difficult to put all this into practise when actually riding on the track. I also have the motovudu, dark are of performance Simon Crafar video which is excellent.

[@mcblondie21]

How do you not lose your back end? I'm always scared of loosing the rear on my cb500 :(

[@ThePercalator1]

like the Rossi style stickers

[@jasonthompson3580]

nice vid mate i like it

[@FaintHD]

Its looks like the camera is about to come off !! lol

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I'd be even slower then!! lol. I already chose a 600 track bike over a 1000 to help my skills, rather than relying on pure power to make my times faster.