Ed Bargy Racing School
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This is one of the most experienced, comprehensive and oldest advanced riding technique schools in the country.

Ed's motorcycle teaching experience dates back to 1968. He has put hundreds, if not thousands, of graduates on the podium. Learn clear, easy to understand techniques that actually work. No hyperbole, jargon, or myths. Just good straight forward information. These techniques are exact "HOW TO" techniques.

The Ed Bargy School is a real racing school. The school has formal classroom sessions with time-proven, structured, and the organized curriculum followed by live track sessions with expert track-side instructors. The topics covered are well tested, proper, proven, reliable riding techniques for track-day riding.

All the techniques are supported by long established and accepted laws of physics and engineering principles.

Whether you are racing or just sport riding, riding fast on the pavement is riding fast on pavement. The Ed Bargy Advanced Motorcycle Riding School breaks and debunks many of the current popular myths about motorcycle riding.


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 “ The Ed Bargy Racing School
This is the full comprehensive technique school with race certification for the graduates. The school covers all of the High-performance riding techniques to be a competent and successful racer or trackday rider plus all the info the sanctioning bodies want you to know.

Some of the topics covered are,
  • Basic race lines
  • Alternative & advanced race lines
  • Proper overall gearing
  • Proper shifting techniques
  • How to prevent "False Naturals"
  • How not to crash from a False Natural
  • Selecting the proper gear for the turns
  • Throttle control
  • Proper and effective body position and the true science behind it
  • Increasing entry speed
  • What to look for and why to walk the track
  • Proper steering techniques (hint not "counter steering")
  • Crash avoidance
  • Handlebar feedback and how to interpret it
  • Analyzing your cornering
  • Aggressive braking
  • Trail braking
  • Visual reference points, how and why to use them
  • All the racing protocols the race sanctioning bodies want you to know
Typical school day,
  • check-in at 07:00AM
  • 07:15AM tech inspection
  • 08:00AM first meeting with instructors and students on hot pit road
  • 08:15AM first live track session
  • refreshments and snacks provided in classroom
  • pens and paper provided
  • " Encyclopedia of High Performance Motorcycle Riding Techniques " provided
  • "Mock" race at end of day
" Ed Bargy Advanced Racing Schools" are scheduled for Roebling Road Raceway

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2025 dates to be added.

On-line Sign up for The Ed Bargy Racing School, is opened, below.

Sign up for racer practice day with stick boy Racing Call Derrick at 803 413 0721
Sign up for a test & tune track day with James Bock. Call James at 912-655-1433

Total school is $500.00 This Includes trackday fees, & lunch for the school day.
Payment options
1 Pay a $100 deposit now and balance later or at school check-in
2. Pay #400.00 Balance online
OR
3. Pay $500.00 in full now

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 Daniel Bocook 08/03/2023 I want to thank you Ed Bargy! Your class has given me the skills to succeed. You and your coaches taught me more than 1000 track days. I now hold 2nd in PPIC for this season and I attribute that to you and your coaches! 

 Ed, thanks to you I dropped 10 seconds in one day at Tally. Reference points, reference points, reference points. Thank you. Will be attending your school again next year. 

Randall H.

 I’ve raced on and off the last 20 years. Took his race school at Roebling recently with a couple of friends just starting out. Ed is the best no nonsense school out there, and I’ve done several others over the years. He Covers all the bases, debunks some common myths, and does it all with a great sense of humor. Can’t recommend him enough!!! James T, 12/17/22 

 James M. 10/2/21 I learned more today about road racing than 40 years of motorcycle riding. The class instruction transferred to the track on the same day! 

 Ed Bargy Racing is a Mega Road Racing School to have experienced! A vast amount of knowledge is spewed throughout this entire course. School is what you make it indeed. Show up as an empty vessel, with a positive attitude, ready to acquire another asset! As in my experience, there wasn't a single explanation that I personally disagreed with. The physics were laid out in a cutting way. Truth is what I prefer, as that is what will keep me alive. Though I embrace the Apex, and Revel in the crashes, the damage is irreversible. Seeing Ed in action was a phenomenon! Timing is key! I won't expel all the secrets, but there is such a thing as Race Track Literacy. Life is about experiences, and what you think you know, you may not. Today is Another Opportunity to capitalize on an experience -TESTIMONY KING 

 Kevin Greimel 2022 What an amazing year for racing! Some goals accomplished some not but overall, just fantastic! This year I wanted to gain knowledge and improve my craft. Early on I hit the Ed Bargy school to forward this goal. Gained a new perspective on racing and learned a bunch of race theory. I am a better rider for it and Cannot thank him and Jamie Patrick Starace enough. 

Kevin Greimel

 Ben J. 10/2/21 Tons of information. The steering lessons were very helpful. 

 Randy R. 10/2/21 This has been a wonderful experience. Ed is very knowledgeable and shares many good times. AWESOME! 

 Hi Ed, I just took you class at Jennings a couple weeks ago. I just wanted to let you know yesterday we had a member day at Nola and I was working on the push pull method as well as shift markers and rev matching. I was faster and more consistent than I have ever been. I reduced my lap times by 14 seconds setting a personal best. So I just wanted to say Thank you again. 

Chuck C

 Great instruction. Built confidence in my skills and abilities. Gained a greater understanding of the intricate operation of motorcycle handling. Better understanding of how to "read the track". 

David N.B.
previous graduate

 This is one of the best schools I've ever taken and I've taken a few. Ed, you have a unique ability to explain things. Loved the explanations about * gearing and ratios, * when you know you can go faster, * why do a track walk * etc. 

Ananth S .

 Excellent read from an icon of the sport...Ed you didn't set the bar...you helped install it...Your contribution to our beautiful sport is priceless and I thank you for going out of your way to point out what alot of us are thinking 

C.J. C.

 May 20th 2011 Race school at JGP. I just wanted to thank you and your no BS approach on what is really important, while coming up into full racer mode. I learned a lot and I am very thank full for everything. Just wish my foot was up to the task for the sprint races on Sunday. But it's sometimes better safe then sorry. I did in like doing the HW solo 20 and look forward to seeing you a lot more. Thanks again Scott F. 

Scott F.

 This is an excellent school and a great instructor. I would recommend to anybody. Ed teaches tons of technique that will definitely help you. 

Alberto Z.

 I took the school on July 9, 2011. I arrived at the trackaround 7:00 A.M and checked in. At exactly 8:00 A.M, we went on the track for a track walk, to familiarize ourselves with the track. At this point, Mr. Bargy taught us skills on how to analyze every track, not just Jennings GP. From there we went on to the classroom, and we had alternating classroom and track time, where we practiced what we learned in the class on the track. The class was extremely beneficial. I recently started doing trackdays, and wanted to learn the proper skills for trackdays and race days. I have to say, learned A LOT. I actually felt a lot more confident, and felt my lap times improve. By the end of the day; I had learned and gained so much confidence, it was unbelievable. The class is definitely worth every penny. One key advise for this class is BE ON TIME. There is so much information, that there is no time to waste. I also have to say that Ed Bargy is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He truly cares about his students, and is a great teacher. I had a long conversation with him after our class, and he really gave me some valuable advice. I feel very privileged to have taken his class. Thanks 

Mohamad Z.

 Duluth City Police Duluth GA February 25, 1997 To Whom It May Concern: I had the pleasure of attending Ed Bargy’s Advanced Motorcycle Racing School last summer in Pooler, Georgia. The Duluth Police Department established a motorcycle unit last June. As usual, I chose to break away from the traditional Harley Davidson police motorcycles and purchased Buell sport motorcycles. Standard police motorcycle training was not available to us due to Buell’s wider turning radius, quicker acceleration and shorter stopping distance. Although the Officers riding the Buell’s had ten years or more riding experience, I felt it necessary that they receive additional training in the area of high speed riding and maneuvers. Ed Bargy’s school meets our needs. The class room training was conducted in a professional and comprehensive manner. The hands on training were excellent. All of the instructors were very knowledgeable and eager to give that extra effort in training if you need it. The entire staff was safety conscience to ensure all students were given the safest training possible. I highly recommend this training to all law enforcement motorcycle units. I will continue to send future motor officers to Ed Bargy’s Advanced Motorcycle Racing School. R.D. B. Chief of Police 02/25/1997 

Duluth City Police

 Boy did I learn a lot. Ed's style was fun but effective. His ability to explain how to use the techniques and why was exceptional. His understanding of & ability to explain the elemants of traction was superb 

Margie L.

Ed's books about motorcycle road racing were compiled over 5 decades of hands-on experience. All the books are written in a “Cut to the Chase” style, without pages and pages of generalizations and hyperbole. These are written in a simple but, in-depth, step by step approach of “HOW TO, WHEN TO, AND WHY TO” information.

Encyclopedia of High Performance Motorcycle Riding Techniques

This is the replacement book for the original "Introduction to Motorcycle Road Racing".

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Basic & Advanced Motorcycle Road Racing Lines

This is the replacement book for the original " The Complete Anthology of Motorcycle Road Race Lines".

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Breaking the Myths

This book debunks many of the current and popular myths and misconceptions about motorcycle motion.

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Top ten Mistakes Made by New Racers (E-Book)

"So- There I Was"

Ed's first E-book on Amazon Kindle

A collection of several videos of the topics covered in my normal racing school

Bike Preparation before arriving at the track

Rider preparation before and what to bring

Items supplied by the school

Classroom amenities

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These were written by a veteran championship racer with over 5 decades of racing and teaching experience. You'll find these tutorials quickly "CUT TO THE CHASE". Not pages and pages of generalizations and hyperbole. Good information presented simply with plenty of color diagrams'

A MYTH IS BORN

A MYTH IS BORN

HOW MYTHS GET STARTED

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Body Position Basics

Body Position Basics

A short description of "WHEN" BP is needed and useful.

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History of the Evolution of Aggressive "Body Position"

History of the Evolution of Aggressive "Body Position"

This is written by a racer who was there during the evolution of body position through trial and error and was instrumental in development of the most effective style.

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Food for Thought

Food for Thought

This is a short study, about athletes human ergonomics in competition.

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Lean Angle, Centers of Gravity &. Force Vectors

Lean Angle, Centers of Gravity &. Force Vectors

A quick look at how the Centers of Gravity combine when the rider is on the bike.

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Contact patch size VS BP

Contact patch size VS BP

Addressing the theory that hanging off the bike gives a bigger contact patch and more traction.

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Total Weight on wheels VS Lean Angle

Total Weight on wheels VS Lean Angle

This looks at the effect lean angle has on total weight on the tires while straight VS leaned over in a corner.

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Forces Acting on the Motorcycle’s Centers of Gravity (part 1)

Forces Acting on the Motorcycle’s Centers of Gravity (part 1)

This article covers some of the science behind the forces acting on the Center of Gravity (CG) and the tires and how they apply to the movements of a motorcycle. Knowledge of this particular subject is totally optional for the rider or racer. Riders can be successful in riding and racing without knowing these scientific principles. However, it is good to know these dynamics, if one wants to understand the science of how a bike actually operates or just wants to be able to carry on an intelligent conversation about motorcycle movements. Knowledge and understanding of these forces are useful, when teaching and explaining performance techniques to new riders/racers, some of whom will actually ask intelligent questions. So if you are curious then read on.

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Dynamics of rear wheel stepping out from spinning

Dynamics of rear wheel stepping out from spinning

This is a look at the differences in the forces acting on the bike when the rear tire spinning & when it's not spinning mid turn. Several color diagrams are used to more clearly visualize the forces.

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Fundamentals of Trail Braking

Fundamentals of Trail Braking

A look at the changes in brake pressures relative to changes in lean angle.

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Formula for Friction

Formula for Friction

Surface Area VS Friction

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Contact Patch size VS Friction Levels

Contact Patch size VS Friction Levels

Below are questions posed a Mechanical Engineers/Physics Professor about the confusion of the change in tire contact patch size and change in traction levels.

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"The True Facts of the "Chicken Strip"

"The True Facts of the "Chicken Strip"

Do chicken strips mean a rider is slow?

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Problem with PANIC

Problem with PANIC

This describes what happens when a rider gets into panic mode and "Target Fixates" on a hazard.

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False Netrals

False Netrals

This is a topic that strikes fear into the hearts of many riders, both new and experienced! This topic is one of my lectures in my school. I’ll try to give you the condensed version here.

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Engine Braking

Engine Braking

A detailed explanation of the effects and problems of engine braking.

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Problems With Observational Interpretations

Problems With Observational Interpretations

The following are two examples from my personal experiences with people trying to interoperate, strictly from observation.

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Tips For First Time Racers

Tips For First Time Racers

Over the past several decades I have seen multitudes of new riders, who are just starting their racing career, make the same mistakes over and over again. There are several common mistakes the majority of new bees make when prepping their bike for racing. These mistakes end up with the rookie not have a good experience at their first few race weekends.

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Track Repaving Specs

These specs were compiled for me by the senior track paving expert, who was in charge of the repaving of Roebling Road Raceway in about 1990. This track repave was one of the few times, that did not get damaged the first time they put cars on it. The track was paved in the fall and remained closed till early spring. This information maybe a few years old and the types of materials and tools available may have changed but the procedures are the same.

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Meet the instructors

Ed Bargy

Owner & Operator

Lee Fields

Lead Instructor

Karl Morrow

Senior Instructor

Reggie Atkins

Senior Instructor

Mark Morrow

Senior Instructor

Patrick Starace

Instructor

James Turgeon

Instructor

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Besides being the operator of the, oldest, & most comprehensive advanced racing school, Ed Bargy Racing LLC is also an accomplished Motorcycle & Auto Road Course designer.
His designs are best known for "No Air Fence Required".
Our moto is, "If it is safe for bike racing it will be safe for auto racing."

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