(NEWS RELEASE)

Director of AMA Pro Flat Track to Attend RIDE Academy

Ocala, FL. (January 16, 2013) – Since first appointed the Director of Flat Track for the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Series, Dan Johnsen has been looking to learn more about the sport even if it means throwing a leg over a bike and strapping on a steel shoe. At the first RIDE Academy of the season in Ocala Florida, Dan will be doing just that! He will be joining a sold out class where RIDE Academy will provide two days of training and instructing, both on and off the track. Dan Johnsen will make the trip from the Daytona Beach, FL headquarters for the January 26/27 “RIDE Academy Ocala”, presented by Metro Racing.

Dan will get the chance to ride and learn from AMA Pro Flat Track professionals: Johnny Lewis (National #10), Kenny Coolbeth (National #2) and former National #67 Mike Hacker. The RIDE crew with also be bringing in two guest instructors, 2012 AMA Pro Singles race winners: Ryan Wells (94B) & Cody Johncox (96B). Johnny Lewis stated in a conversation earlier this week, that he feels RIDE Academy is going to be able to show him (Dan Johnsen) the little things you can’t see by sitting in the stands or track side. “The game is changing. From the bikes to the techniques of the riders, it’s not in a text book. 2013 is going to be a new chapter for AMA Pro Flat Track racing on many levels, and I feel Dan is taking the appropriate next steps to further his knowledge in the sport.” says Johnny Lewis.

It’s not all business for Dan though. He will be strapping on his helmet along with a steel shoe and is prepared to have some fun with the RIDE crew over the two days while seating up on one of the RIDE Academy CRF Honda training bikes. RIDE starts the students off on their professionally prepared CRF Honda bikes, ranging from 50cc’s to 230cc’s. They begin on a smaller course designed to allow the rider to progress faster than they would be able to riding at 100% performance on a full-size race bike. Just like every other RIDE Academy Ocala student, Dan will then advance to the race bike on day 2 on a larger short track. This will then lead into a full-size TT track for the last portion.

RIDE Academy Ocala, Florida is sold out but for more information on this school and other RIDE dates coming to a track near you, follow us on Facebook @ fb.me/rideacademytraining or at www.rideacademy.com.

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