Tony Foale suspension/dynamics seminar in NYC and CA

[sakurama]

Hey there,

We've convinced Tony to come to NYC to do one of his amazing "motorcycle dynamics" courses for the east coast contingent. Chech out our link to the event to learn more: http://www.teamincomplete.com/tonyfoaleseminar.html

Tony is world renowned for his work with motorcycle dynamics and suspension so if you're a tech head or just love to know more about why motorcycles do what they do you should sign up now. It's also a great chance to get your copy of his book signed!

Gregor

[roger albert]

You going Gregor?
I'm hitting the one in L.A. combined with the Code/CSBS tracktime.
Should be a very cool combo. I've emailed back and forth a couple times when doing the pre-release review and feedback of the book, but have never been lucky enough to meet him. The GP Suspensions guy from Oregon is going to be down there too. A chance to meet three of the more interesting guys all at once. I'm so stoked. Even more so, now that my last trackday went so well (knock on wood) I had been a bit intimidated by the whole thing, but am feeling much better about it now. Plus, my friend Erin out there is setting me up with an apartment, and bike, and her allegedly hot italian girlfriend. Could be a cool week.

I'll be interested to hear your opinion on the course too.

[roger albert]

Note update from RRW&T. You can get at least a bit of the seminar's benefit w/o coughing up all the cash some of us are - out at Willow Springs a week from tomorrow (that'd be 20nov04)

enjoy
roger


Author Foale To Hold Free Lecture, Book Signing At Willow Springs November 20

From a press release issued by www.guzzitech.com:

Motorcycle Dynamics Guru Tony Foale To Give Free Lecture and Book Signing at Willow Springs Raceway, Saturday 11/20/04

Engineer, author, and lecturer Tony Foale will speak to WSMC members and other motorcycle enthusiasts Saturday, November 20, 2004, 5:00pm at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, CA. Following the lecture, Foale will sign copies of his latest book Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design, the Art and Science, and be available to speak personally with lecture attendees. This engagement is free with a paid Willow Springs Raceway entry fee and is open to the public.

In addition, Mr. Foale will be presenting an in-depth two-day motorcycle handling seminar at Keith Code’s California Superbike School November 22-23.2004. Registration for the much acclaimed two-day seminar will be available at the Saturday WSMC lecture.

Author Tony Foale’s book Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design, the Art and Science has set the standard for technical motorcycle engineering texts, offering insight into frame, swingarm, suspension and similar motorcycle design issues. This illuminating book is a valuable reference for racers, constructors, engineers, and technically minded riders. Foale’s lecture series is designed to complement his written work by elaborating on the details of motorcycle designs and their influence on handling. Topics of discussion in the lecture will include: telescopic forks and alternative front suspension designs using four bar linkages or hub center steering; rake, trail, wheelbase, center of gravity, and their influence on handling; and weave, wobble, and capsize handling modes and their real world manipulation.

Tony Foale began his distinguished career in the field of motorcycle engineering with formal training as an engineer at university in the 1960’s. He went on to perform professional duties as a structural engineer, nuclear engineer, and Formula One team manager. He later deviated from the typical engineering career path and dedicated his professional efforts to designing and constructing street and racing motorcycles using his own frame and component designs. Mr. Foale is an expert in the field of motorcycle dynamics and his seminars provide invaluable information to motorcycle racers, tuners and enthusiasts.

This free lecture is made possible through special arrangement with Willow Springs Raceway, Keith Code’s California Superbike School and GuzziTech.com.

For more information on the upcoming two day Tony Foale seminar visit the California Superbike School’s website: www.cornering.com.

[sakurama]

There's still room for those of you out on the east coast to come tomorrow and Sunday. You can show up tomorrow morning at 9am and make arrangements with Tony then. Besides, it's going to rain all weekend so you might as well show up and learn something rather than catch up on laundry or something equally necessary and mundane.

Hope to see some of you there.

Gregor