Student Testimonials from Schwantz Motorcycle School
19 - 20 September School
The instructors pushed us to the edge of our ability. I learned so much!
Zach M
The school was awesome! Feel like there was so much info poured into my mind which will take a while to set-in. Hope over time and with practice I’ll be able to better use the knowledge transferred to me this weekend!
Mike K
Riding with Blake was awesome!
Charlie W.
Great school with caring, informational and professional instructors that want you to leave as a better-safer rider. I’ll be back!
Tom M.
Best riding experience I have had. Great feedback overall and extremely valuable insight from Brad. Some of my greatest strengths and ‘good-habits’ in riding style have come from the instruction!
Lauren S.
7 - 8 September School
Had a bit of a confidence problem after the first session and Brad really helped me out of it. Great instructor, very positive. – Graydon N.
All the instructors were very good communicators and gave good advice.I really appreciated the input to improve. I think my next track day will be safer and more fun. – Brien G.All instructors are very helpful, very friendly. I will be back again next year! – Darcey S
Great learning experience. Clear, good sequence – very professional. Definitely coming back! – Kat Z.
I want to be a better street-rider. This course gave me a ton of things to work on and I know they will help. Thanks, the entire staff was outstanding! – Bob B.
Great experience, best thing I ever did. Joe F
August 25 -26 GP Experience School
This was my third year in a row. What can I say, I am totally hooked. But this past combination of first participating in the 2-day Kevin Schwantz School and then being hosted by the school for three days at Indy for MotoGP was a life long dream fulfilled. Barber Motor Sports Park is the best racing facility I have ever seen. Just driving into it made me feel like I was at a golf course - everything is so manicured. The track was very technical with lots of sweeping corners, not as fast as years past in Road Atlanta. The school was excellent as usual, Lee Acree was lead instructor in the classroom with the man himself chiming in and answering any questions. I knew all of the track instructors except for one, so it was like seeing family again. Marnie Lincoln: the boss; had everything well organized and she always had time for everyone. I returned to the school with another 3-peater - Sean de Fraine. We drove 2200 miles overall. Went through 10 states - read Sean’s piece on the trip. He describes every detail real well, so I don’t want to be repetitive. There were 9 guys in the A group and everyone rode well. We were all better at the end of our 2-days with Kevin and his crew. Sean in my opinion improved the best - he’s the guy in the fancy Rizla leathers.
I brought my Suzuki GSXR 750 down with me and it preformed brilliantly. There was a Suzuki film crew at Barber taking segments for the 25 the Anniversary of the GSXR Superbike. They filmed everybody, so hopefully some of us will make history. The A group guys all became friends and all meet back up at Indy for the experience of a life time. Kevin was going to ride his 1993 World Championship RGV 500 just before the start of MotoGP. Kevin is a huge fan favorite and he was showered with attention. Marnie pulled off a great location in the paddock. We were at Garage 4, right beside Yamaha and Honda catering. So we really never had to move to meet all the past and present stars - they basically came to us. We all took hundreds of photo’s of just about everything - I even managed to take a few of the famous brolly girls. We meet all the riders and were brought into LCR Honda’s garage and also Rizla Suzuki. This kind of access is unheard of. I meet Valentino, Jorge, Nicky and all the riders, but for me it was the old school boys like Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey and Kevin that impressed me most. They were very cool to talk to. We even went and watched Kenny Roberts Ride his TZ 750 dirt tracker at the Indy Fairgrounds. We were afforded so much in such a little time. Corner 9 seating was great and the VIP club house was first rate. The Racing was exciting and I don’t think it could have been better. Thanks to Kevin and Marnie for this GP Experience Package - one I will never forget.
#59 Kieron Mooney
BlarneyQuick Racing
Best thing about this school is the great group of instructors/people that run it. You make us feel like family!! Thanks for a wonderful time. – Sean C.
Awesome as ever. Thanks to all the instructors! – Sean D.
Great school, great track and great facility – Kieron M.
Once again, Schwantz School comes through! Brad was awesome as were all the instructors. Learned a great deal in the last two days. – Jay H.
Overall, very well structured course, friendly, no pressure, would attend again! – Nick M.
Thanks guys! The lessons will continue to be practiced. – Elana M.
Can’t say enough about KSS. Exceeded my expectations on every level. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! – Jason H.
August 21 - 22 Indy School
Wonderful experience – if you want to learn the opportunity is there – if you want to go fast can do that as well. Great lessons – I’ve gotten better already. – Tim S.
Kevin’s curriculum and teaching staff are still the best in my opinion – Steve H.
You put on a great school, everything was first class, the people, bikes. Thank you! - Jim B.
This class was amazing. Thanks to all who put it together. Kevin is an amazing instructor that is heavily involved. Best time I have had in years. – Ron P.
Great fun!! Kevin and Indy. - Bob M.
To the whole team.
The Indy school was truly a "pinch me, I know I'm dreaming" experience. Not only was the time on track unforgettable and the school at its best, the freedom of access brought me so close to this place of history, words cannot describe.
Go to Schwantz School once to become a better rider, go again to become family. For me personally, each time I attend school it is less about going fast and more about spending time with friends who show that they care just as much about me as I do about them. Mentally, this becomes more than motorcycle training.
There isn't a single instructor that has anything to prove, the ego scale is so low, it's amazing. It's not about them, it's about bringing out the best in you. Two thumbs up!
With my deepest appreciation and gratitude, Tom Neel "Indy 2009"
Been to a lot of schools and you guys seem to have the most comprehensive information. –Carl D.
Learned Technique and Control! Speed is a bi-product! - Dave E.
Great instructors and support staff. Kevin was very accessible as well. – Brett A.
Experience of a lifetime, THANKS!!! – Craig R.
I really appreciated the evening with the museum’s tour. It is incredible that Kevin participates the whole time. You guys are the best. –Albert P.
"I was very fortunate in that I received extensive 1-on-1 instruction from Ted over the course of the weekend. His specific instructions on body position has changed the way I ride on the track. Also of particular benefit to me was watching Ted and Lee ride the track during our "track walk." —David B.
"We had a fantastic time at the School. My daughter says it changed her life and is anxious to do it again. I enjoyed it as well, listening to the comments of the students, the instructors, and the total professionalism of it all. I also thought the instructors were first-class, very safety-conscious, and very fast. All in all, an impressive collection of skilled people." —Ted H.
"Wanted to thanks for a great two-day course. The instructors were great, the atmosphere up-beat, and the students were a good group too. Very worthwhile! Oh, and the dinner was great too! May well take another course in the future." —Erik
"I want to thank you and everyone involved in your school. I can't say enough on how helpful and nice everyone was, I had an absolute blast. This was my first time on a track and I have to say that I had so much fun that I'm now hooked. I hope to make your school on a yearly basis. " — Scott C.
"I would just like to take a second and thank all of you. I am 30 years old and my time with you was the most fun I have ever had! Both Brad and Opie spent a lot of time with me." —Gabreal
"I had great fun at the school. I also learned more about riding technique in 2 days than in years of street riding. Individuals, regardless of their level of experience and abilities, will finish the school better and more confident riders. My plans are to make the school an annual experience." —Ronald H.
"Dream come true to be here. Thanks for taking such good care of Sonia and myself." – Randall S
"Fantastic course. The best feature is the accessibility and encouraging nature of Kevin and all the instructors. I’d like to make this a yearly vacation! I enjoyed working with Ted on the track, he pushed me a little harder." – Satish
"This has been the most fun I’ve had on a motorcycle. Thank you for an excellent experience!!!" – Eric L
"Your strong suit for me was the controlled on-track environment which required me to work on skills to be entertained, instead of raw thrill." – David W.
"Outstanding instructors. So nice not to get talked down to. Kevin is such a positive influence on the entire program." – Tom M
"I can’t thank you enough for the amazing experience. I came into the course with no confidence (and scared silly)….. the instructors were so wonderfully patient and encouraging in tackling every challenge. I am such a better rider now!!!" – Sonia B
"More riders should do courses like this. Job well done!!" – Steve D
