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Ben Spies dropped in on the Yamaha Champions Riding School to field questions. -
Ben Spies Q&A Part 2 Q&A at the Yamaha Champions Riding School -
Yamaha Champions Riding School fire questions at Ben Spies -
Check Out the YCRS with the official Yamaha Champions introductory video -
Graves Yamaha Joins YCRS for Test Days at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. -
Sportrider's Troy Siahaan took the Riding School for an issue of SportRider Magazine
Rider Poll
Favorite Yamaha
Sportbikes Yamaha Champions Riding School
- Yamaha R6
- Yamaha R6S
- Yamaha FZ6R
- Yamaha FZ1
Light, powerful, and responsive, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production 600cc motorcycle Yamaha—or anybody else—has ever built.
The winning bike of the 2009 World Supersport Championship, the R6 has earned a reputation as the best middleweight sportbike available.
The R6S is an outstanding do-it-all sportbike, with big horsepower, razor-sharp handling and a comfortable cockpit.
The R6S allows a slightly more relaxed riding position than the R6, but with stellar performance for any rider. It’s the perfect bike for anyone who rides an earlier model R6.
Great for newer riders or those who have an FZ6R in their garage already, . . .
. . . this sportbike offers fantastic power in a comfortable package for any rider, with low seat height, grips that reach back—and a powerful 600cc engine.
The FZ1 combines upright ergonomics with a bike that can get the job done.
With the previous-generation R1 engine, the FZ1 is not shy about going fast. We generally use the FZ1 for taller riders who want a more relaxed riding position or more legroom.
Instructors Yamaha Champions Riding School
- Nick lenatsch
- Ken Hill
- Dale Kieffer
- Shane Turpin
- Mark Schellinger
Nick lenatsch, Lead Instructor
After 11 years heading the Freddie Spencer High Performance Riding School, Nick has plenty of teaching experience. In addition to teaching, Nick still participates in track days and finds time to race: His racing resume includes two AMA SuperTeams national championships with Erion Racing and four top-three annual finishes on Yamaha’s TZ250 in AMA 250GP competition.
Ken Hill
Ken has raced at the front of the AFM crowd and finished in the top 10 in the AMA Superbike field. The Spencer School hired Ken in 2003 and he worked there until the school closed. Ken tests and writes for Roadracing World magazine and continues to race and enjoy track days on bikes and in cars.
Dale Kieffer
Dale’s impressive racing resume includes multiple club class championships, plus a pair of national No. 3 plates in AMA competition. Dale worked at the Spencer School for nine years until it closed. He continues to race and do track days.
Shane "Tornado" Turpin
Shane Turpin has dominated club racing in Utah and Colorado for almost a decade, winning multiple class championships to date. He has stood on the AMA podium as well in ProThunder, and races in every discipline, from Supermoto to roadracing to motocross. Shane taught with Nick, Ken and Dale at the Spencer School.
Mark Schellinger
Mark has a pair of No. 1 plates on the wall from Colorado’s MRA and is also the club’s new-rider coach and representative. Mark had joined the other four instructors at the Spencer School for special Michelin programs and has worked extensively with Nick on rider training.
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"These past two days have made such a difference in my riding," said first-time student Doug Thayer.