If you have never done a trackday before then RDP1 is a great place to start. You'll take away all the skills you need to take part in trackdays on a regular basis.

Alternatively, if you have attended a few trackdays and still class yourself in the novice group then RDP1 will give you all the confidence you need to take your riding skills to the next stage. Those that have attended a Club MSV Novice Only Trackday or Sessioned Trackday in the novice group will have had a brief insight into what RDP1 is all about in the classroom briefings.

Typical day

Signing on and safety briefing
When you arrive at the circuit you will be assigned your instructor who will be dedicated to you and two other students exclusively for the day. You'll be fast-tracked through signing on before being escorted to your own garage where you will receive a private briefing covering everything you'll need to know about the day.

This will also give your instructor a chance to find out from you if there are any specific things that you are looking to work on or any goals you're trying to achieve from the course. If you don't know - don't worry. They'll help you identify the areas where you can improve and help you achieve a level of riding that you never thought possible.

Sighting laps
All participants must carry out sighting laps on trackday events. However, with your own instructor to follow, you can be sure that you start the day working on the correct lines.

One to one tuition
Each rider will receive approximately 80 minutes of one to one tuition with an instructor which will be split into four sessions - two 20 minute on circuit instruction sessions and two 20 minute debriefing sessions in the pit lane.

Group classroom sessions
Throughout the day there will be a further three classroom sessions (maximum of three riders per group) covering the techniques outlined below.

Practice sessions
You also have the opportunity to practice what you have learned throughout the day in a further four 20 minute practice sessions on circuit helping you master the disciplines covered in each course.

End of day de-briefing
At the end of the day, your instructor will carry out a de-briefing with you where you will receive an analysis sheet to take away with you detailing how you have progressed throughout the day and areas to work on in the future.

Racing Line and cornering techniques Finding the right line to suit your bike and style of riding is crucial for a smooth and consistent lap. We'll show you how to use circuit markers to find your braking point and hit the apex everytime.
Body positioning on the bike Body positioning is all about how to sit and move on the bike. We'll look at the correct position for braking, accelerating and most importantly cornering including where to sit on the bike and where you should place your feet.
Mastering overtaking and trackday etiquette This section is all about getting the most out of your trackday. We'll show you how to make safe and confident overtaking manoeuvres so that you can pass other riders as you become faster throughout the day.