Makes sense. Only had an instructor on track once. The big thing I took away from the day was how much track position changed as speed increased. So no point in having reference points that only work at a steady pace.
My biggest takeaway from my instructor was something I already knew and normally practised on the street but did not do on the track. I wasn’t focusing (looking) where I needed to go. I came in too hot ( or so I thought) in a tight left hander. I ran off but fortunately saved it. He then went on to say that I could have easily made it had I focused on the apex. I'm now a different rider as a result.
It can also help to deliberately look as far down the track as possible as it opens up, that way your sub-conscience is driving the bike and your conscience is doing the navigation. It is less effort, less tiring quite likely quicker.
I was thinking about this last night. I tend to be a build guy: start slow, work thru knowing where things go (terrible at what’s coming next!), get some references and build speed. What he describes is alien to me but I can 100% see his point. Providing you have the ability to get a bit out trouble, I reckon this would be a way to get up to speed far quicker. And more effectively and efficiently. I do love how he talks about giving more space and don’t slipstream and committing, just as he passed a couple of guys and is following one from right under their tail pipe
I would just roll around for a lap of two so I knew which way it went and then throw out the tow rope on to a fast guy
I didn't enjoy Andalucia at all. Some good tips in the vid though Almeria all the way. You've got heaven and hell right next to each other there....
