Early registration discounts offer savings of up to $350, with zero-percent financing options available at checkout. With a 2026 fill rate of more than 96% and most events selling out months in advance, riders are encouraged to register early to secure their preferred dates and take advantage of available savings and financing options.
Every in-person class includes the Champ U: Core Curriculum online course for free to help students prepare before they arrive. The online curriculum introduces key concepts so riders can make the most of their time with the coaches.
The best way to make safer riders is to make better riders.
ChampSchool is for every rider: new street riders building their foundation, returning riders rebuilding confidence, experienced motorcyclists refining their skills, track day riders, and racers working to improve lap times with greater control.
Students do not have to race, attend track days, own a sportbike, or own leathers to benefit from training. 90% of our students are street riders, and more than 60% have never been on a race track before.
Champions Habits
At the center of every program are Champions Habits: the data-proven best practices used by the world’s best riders. These techniques work because they are based on how motorcycles are engineered to be ridden and respond to rider inputs, with principles that apply across motorcycle types, riding environments, and experience levels.
Students learn how vision, braking, throttle application, body position, and steering work together to manage speed, direction, and grip. Students build confidence by understanding what to do, how to do it, and why it works, and then developing the habits to apply those skills consistently across any riding environment at whatever pace the rider chooses.
Those skills matter when a corner tightens unexpectedly, traffic stops suddenly, the pace increases, or grip decreases. Under pressure, or when things go wrong, practiced habits can make the difference between knowing what to do and being able to do it.
ChampSchool’s approach emphasizes operational excellence: the ability to operate a motorcycle with precision, awareness, and adaptability. Most riders already understand that they should respect traffic laws, wear proper gear, and ride responsibly. Training must also teach them how to use the motorcycle’s controls effectively when things go wrong.
World Class Coaches
ChampSchool’s coaching team brings together world champions, national champions, career police motor officers, industry experts, factory test riders, and motorcycle journalists. Their collective experience spans decades of professional racing, street riding, motorcycle development, testing, and the daily demands of riding a motorcycle for a living.
That depth of experience supports a shared curriculum and a practical teaching approach. Coaches help students connect Champions Habits to their individual riding goals, identify habits that limit control, and develop techniques they can continue practicing long after school.
A Programs for Every Rider and Every Budget
2-Day ChampSchool — The premium flagship program provides two days of focused instruction and coaching at racetracks nationwide. A controlled, repeatable environment allows students to practice at real-world riding speeds while developing skills they can apply on the street or track. Optional Yamaha motorcycle, Dainese riding gear, and Arai helmet rentals provide a complete arrive-and-ride experience.
1-Day ChampStreet — An economical, scaled-down version of ChampSchool that brings the same core riding principles to a one-day format. Held in a facility’s paddock or kart track area, ChampStreet focuses on the needs of everyday motorcyclists using their own street bikes and street gear. No leathers required.
1-Day ChampPrecision — ChampSchool principles applied at low speeds, drawing on the techniques used by career police motor officers. Students develop balance, coordination, and precise clutch, throttle, and brake control to make tight turns, parking lots, and other low-speed situations easier to manage.
ChampGrad — Continuing education customized for ChampSchool graduates who want to deepen their understanding and refine their technique. Private, semi-private, and 4:1 group programs provide options for different goals and coaching needs, allowing graduates to build on their previous training.
Private Lessons — Customizable experiences for ChampSchool graduates seeking dedicated coaching. Instruction can focus on specific challenges, individual riding goals, or a broader plan for continued development, with arrangements tailored to the rider.
Champ U — Affordable online courses that bring Champions Habits and the core principles taught at ChampSchool to riders wherever they live. In-person training requires a significant investment of time, travel, and money; Champ U makes that knowledge accessible on your schedule and at your own pace. Whether riders are preparing for school, exploring what they could learn, or continuing their education from home, Champ U offers a practical way to invest in better riding. Every in-person class includes a complimentary Champ U: Core Curriculum course to help students prepare and make the most of their time with the coaches.
Invest in the Rider
Motorcyclists invest in exhaust systems, tires, suspension, and electronics to improve their bikes. An investment in the rider improves the skills they bring to every motorcycle they own. Better vision, better braking, and better control stay with the rider long after the bike has been sold.
2027 Schedule:
January 28–29 — Homestead-Miami Speedway — Homestead, FL
February 1–2 — Homestead-Miami Speedway — Homestead, FL
February 9–10 — Chuckwalla Valley Raceway — Desert Center, CA
February 23–24 — Inde Motorsports Ranch — Willcox, AZ
March 9–10 — Buttonwillow Raceway Park — Buttonwillow, CA
March 23–24 — Eagles Canyon Raceway — Decatur, TX
March 26–28 — Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Las Vegas, NV
April 12–13 — Thunderhill Raceway Park — Willows, CA
April 22–23 — NCBIKE — Garysburg, NC
April 26–27 — NCBIKE (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Garysburg, NC
May 4–5 — Inde Motorsports Ranch (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Willcox, AZ
May 11–12 — New Jersey Motorsports Park — Millville, NJ
May 26–27 — Road Atlanta — Braselton, GA
May 29–30 — High Plains Raceway — Deer Trail, CO
May 31 — CODE 303 Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (ChampStreet) — Douglas County, CO
June 15–16 — New Jersey Motorsports Park — Millville, NJ
June 30–July 1 — The Ridge Motorsports Park — Shelton, WA
September 16–17 — Ozarks International Raceway — Gravois Mills, MO
September 30–October 1 — NCM Motorsports Park — Bowling Green, KY
October 5–6 — Buttonwillow Raceway Park — Buttonwillow, CA
October 12–13 — Inde Motorsports Ranch — Willcox, AZ
October 21–22 — NCBIKE — Garysburg, NC
October 25–26 — NCBIKE (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Garysburg, NC
November 9–10 — Inde Motorsports Ranch (ChampGrad Semi-Private) — Willcox, AZ
December 11–12 — Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Las Vegas, NV
Additional 2027 events and locations will be announced soon. Program availability varies by location. For the latest schedule, program availability, pricing, and registration, visit www.champschool.com.
Yamaha Champions Riding School is proudly sponsored by: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires, Dainese, Arai Helmets, GoPro, Yamalube, GYTR, Chatterbox, GB Racing, Stompgrip, and N2 Track Days.
About Yamaha Champions Riding School: Yamaha Champions Riding School is the evolution of the Freddie Spencer High-Performance Riding School. Led by racer, author, and curriculum architect Nick Ienatsch, ChampSchool teaches Champions Habits, the data-proven best practices used by the world’s best riders to help motorcyclists develop better control, stronger skills, and greater confidence at any pace or environment they choose. Its programs serve new and experienced street riders, returning riders, track day enthusiasts, and racers.
For details and registration, visit www.champschool.com or email [email protected].
