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.