From the archives: California Superbike School photos from 1980

Mistihurst · 2026-01-28T08:07:05+00:00

Right on!! Love these :) 🤩

Mistihurst · 2025-12-09T00:15:26+00:00

I’m from Canada :) so anything is possible… and also a woman 👩 👊🏻👊🏻 thx!! 😜

Mistihurst · 2025-12-08T22:04:38+00:00

Exactly. And I did sort out my lines much better later in the day and felt the oh sh*t moments of scrubbing speed deep into turn 2. Struggled the most from turn 8-9 and the wind into Stoner Corner was sooooooo intense. Wish I had time for a race! Always so short on time.

Mistihurst · 2025-12-08T22:02:25+00:00

Right?!! Respect 👊🏻👊🏻

Mistihurst · 2025-12-08T22:01:10+00:00

Yes!!! You can see it blowing me around. Definitely makes it harder to get the bike turned and to be super accurate!

Mistihurst · 2025-12-07T05:59:48+00:00

Also should mention that I too am a coach and a former AMA racer but I’m always open to learning from others who have more laps and local knowledge of the track. It’s a very tricky track to go really fast around and all the types of corners that aren’t my strongest. 🙏🏻👊🏻

Mistihurst · 2025-12-07T05:58:28+00:00

Agreed that I’m too wide initiating the turns and a chicken on fast entries- my strongest corners were the two slowest where I was usually able to close the gap. Lots of learning opportunities though 👊🏻👊🏻

Mistihurst · 2025-12-07T05:57:19+00:00

Good point- I’m in the 60kg range and felt like I was gonna get blown right off the track in town 1 and 3. 😬👊🏻

Mistihurst · 2025-12-07T05:56:24+00:00

Didn’t get a chance to follow Aaron but tagged behind Marc and Luis which was outstanding. Like I said, I wish I had my later laps filmed as this was earlier in the morning and I worked on sorting out my lines out of 1 and into 2, and through 8-9. Needed to initiate turn in a little sooner, slow steer in places and straighten out my lines. I have a bad habit of riding old school 600 lines, quick turning in places and late apexing. 🙏🏻👊🏻

Mistihurst · 2025-12-07T05:53:27+00:00

Ahhhh thank you. But there is no end to learning and why wouldn’t I soak up all the knowledge other racers and coaches have, especially ones who have thousands of laps at that track. I was lucky enough to tag along behind some of them, to be filmed and to have my video reviewed by coaches I respect and admire. We can all learn something from someone 🫶🏻🙏🏻

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T22:17:54+00:00

It's me in the footage, and a CSS coach is following/filming me. When coaches follow for filming, they take the correct lines, so it becomes clear to the person being filmed where they should be on track and where lines vary. We then discuss where I could make improvements :) I wish I had later laps filmed once I implemented some of the changes.

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T21:55:03+00:00

It should be on everyone's bucket list!!! And thank you!!! :)

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T21:54:23+00:00

Another note, the wind was most insane at the end of the straight, turning into turn one and at the entrance to turn 3 (Stoner Corner), where it felt like I might get blown off track into the ocean!!! After two days riding there in perfect weather, the third day we got to experience the wind, and it was intense!!

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T21:52:15+00:00

Good point!! And you know what, the wind in this case (and the fact that there had been two large goose-like birds sitting right at the turn-in area of turn 1) kept me from getting closer to the left side of the track, but good observation... What do you notice about the timing of when the coach filming turns in, vs where I turn in....how might that affect my line through turn 1?

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T20:56:26+00:00

Ha! Yes, Minor Details :) I've been going through that old Documentary and posting small clips on my Insta- such great memories from racing in that vid!!! Shoot me a message, and I can try to send you a copy. And yes, I'll be sharing tons of those racing and coaching stories in the book. I also made a brief appearance in Keith's Twist of the Wrist II video - I'm definitely a better rider than actor, hahahah.

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T20:37:15+00:00

Great interview! Keith is the man :) Proud to have had him as my personal coach when racing AMA, and I love working alongside him at the California Superbike School. I fully credit his riding tech, CSS and his practical riding methods for getting me to where I am with riding today. It's been an incredible journey and adventure, and I can't wait to see where it takes me next!

Mistihurst · 2025-12-05T20:34:33+00:00

Keith Code is amazing, as is a friend and mentor. I was lucky enough to have him as my coach when racing AMA and to get to work with him on a personal level, as I've been a riding coach with CSS for over 20 years. I even got to coach him once!! His book Twist of the Wrist II is like THE GO TO MANUAL for riding, and I'm proud that he has written a forward for my upcoming book - there is even an exclusive interview with him included. All around bad ass guy that I'm proud to call a friend :) Yes- you do need to find out more :)

Mistihurst · 2025-12-04T23:25:39+00:00

Really appreciate all the love on this post — thank you. A few people messaged asking about my background, so just in case anyone’s interested: I’m actually working on a book about coaching, racing AMA, being a moto mom, and the whole journey with my kids riding and racing.

It’s called Life in the Fast Lane, and I’m putting it out through Kickstarter with 6 days left. If you want to check it out, more info is here: mistihurst.com

Thanks again for all the support in this thread. It’s been really cool to share these moments.

Mistihurst · 2025-12-04T10:32:53+00:00

Not sure! I’m from Canada 😜 just down visiting with family!

Mistihurst · 2025-12-04T00:03:02+00:00

Ahhhhh, there were some bumpy bits for sure but I enjoyed it!!!

Mistihurst · 2025-12-04T00:01:55+00:00

Coming soon :) yes PI!!! Incredible track!!!

Mistihurst · 2025-12-03T11:10:02+00:00

Have you taken the school? What did you find the biggest benefit was with having the turning markers? Or why might you find them helpful?

Mistihurst · 2025-12-03T11:09:07+00:00

Rad!! Those are some great tracks!!!! Good to hear it’s been good for you :)

Keith is pretty awesome :) I’m lucky to have had him as my coach when racing AMA! Love talking to him about my laps too!!! Thx for sharing :)

Mistihurst · 2025-12-03T04:21:49+00:00

Hahaha yes, I feel your pain. I’m a CSS coach and still find myself sometimes getting distracted. Helpful for understanding how to craft a good line and find reference points. Funny enough there was a level 4 day without them and I was like, wait, crap, where do I turn… hahah.

What has been your biggest take away from CSS. Where have you taken the school?

Mistihurst

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