Former AMA Pro Racer and California Superbike School Coach Misti Hurst Launches “Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering” on Kickstarter
The new book blends two decades of racing, coaching, and writing into a story-driven guide that helps riders improve their skills, find confidence, and life-proof their passion.
Professional racer, writer, coach, and moto mom Misti Hurst is launching a Kickstarter campaign on November 11 to bring Book 1 of her long-awaited series, Life in the Fast Lane, to life.
Blending memoir, motorcycle manual, and coaching guide, the book offers riders an inside look at the skills, science, and mindset behind mastering two wheels.
With a foreword by Keith Code, founder of the world-renowned California Superbike School, the book draws from Misti’s two decades of experience racing AMA Supersport, instructing thousands of riders, and living life in motion.
“As one of the top riding coaches in the world, her observations are spot-on. The fact that there is a story behind it, and that she has leveraged these insights throughout her own life and in the lives of so many riders worldwide, is its essence.”– Keith Code, Founder, California Superbike School
- About the Book
Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering is a bold, high-speed guide for riders who want to ride better, race faster, and life-proof their passion.
Equal parts real-world coaching manual and personal storytelling, it combines the proven methods of the California Superbike School with Misti’s lived experiences as a racer, coach, and mom.
Readers will learn:
- Proven techniques refined over two decades of rider coaching
- Insights from behind the scenes at the California Superbike School
- Stories of triumphs, fears, and lessons from life on track and on the road
- A bonus interview with Keith Code himself
The book continues the legacy of Code’s Twist of the Wrist II, offering a fresh, relatable voice and marking one of the first major riding-technique books written by a woman who has both raced and coached professionally.
- Kickstarter Campaign Details
Launching November 11, the campaign aims to raise $22,000 CAD to fund professional editing, design, printing, and fulfillment through Acutrack.
Backers can choose from a range of rewards, including digital editions, signed hardcovers, private coaching calls, and even fun creative options like chapter or story suggestions.
Highlight Rewards Include:
- $15 – Fast Lane Reader (E-Book)
- $35 – Warm-Up Lap Softcover Edition
- $68 – Signed Hardcover by Misti
- $125 – Ride the Dream Tier — includes a thank-you entry for a training day with the California Superbike School on a BMW S 1000, plus other exclusive perks
- $250 – Premium Signed Legend Edition (dual-signed by Misti & Keith Code)
- $300+ – Private Coaching Calls & Video Reviews
- $2,000+ – Track Master Days & Sponsor Tiers
Bulk and Group Rewards: Motorcycle shops, riding clubs, and training organizations can take advantage of discounted multi-book packages perfect for resale, member gifts, or team resources.
Stretch goals include upgraded print quality, bonus chapters, a professionally produced audiobook, and stickers!
- The Bigger Picture
Life in the Fast Lane is the first in a multi-volume series exploring every aspect of the riding life — from street and track techniques to adventure travel, dirt and ADV skills, and the Moto Mom experience.
Each book combines storytelling, skill-building, and authentic insights from one of the few women to have raced professionally and coached at such an elite level.
- Join the Movement
The Kickstarter campaign goes live on November 11, 2025, at 8 am PST.
Support the project, claim limited-edition rewards, and help bring this book to life:
The pre-launch page is live now — click “Notify me on launch” to be reminded right when it goes live so you don’t miss out: *Kickstarter account set up is required.
For updates, visit www.mistihurst.com or follow @mistihurstracing on social media.