I've been with Go Pro to Jerez, Magny Cours, Hungaroring, Albacete, Estoril and Almeria.  Each trip has blown my mind; how good the tracks are, the amount of running time you have on your bike and the overall experience of a well organised track event at a renowned track.  The lack of sessions, consistent warm weather and courteous riders makes for an unforgettable couple of days, not to mention riding the tracks of your Motor GP and WSB heroes. There's no other experience like it if you enjoy your race bikes and want to push your riding.
Hamish

I attended my first Go Pro event in May 07, and it was exactly how it was described on the website. Having previously been on UK track days with limited sessions and 120 bikes attending, there is simply no comparison. I actually had so much track time I could hardly walk for two days afterwards. You struggle to find a better bunch of guys (and girls). Even from the bike drop off, I was immediately made to feel welcome, and at the track there was plenty of advice and help from the more experinced guys. I've been on 4 trips with Go Pro since and have bought a season ticket for this year!!
3.14

Over the years, I have attended: Magny Cours, Jerez, Estoril, Cartagena, Almeria and Valencia organised by Go-Pro. I have also attended numerous English trackdays (not Go-Pro).

The key difference between Go-Pro events and all the others is that there are no "sessions". Open pit lane means that you go out on track when you (and your mates) want, and you come in when you want. This is to be contrasted with other providers who give you a fixed number of timed sessions in strict rotation. If you are not ready, you miss your go. You want to relax, drink tea and chat to friends and other riders, you miss your go. You just want to soak up the atmosphere, you miss your go. Someone stuffs it (not unusual in my experience of other providers), you lose a whole session, which has a ripple effect throughout the whole of the day. Which means less riding time.

When I first considered going on a trackday, my first anxiety was: I am not fast enough and I can't afford to trash my bike - doesn't everyone come off?  The whole set-up ensures you are comfortable and unintimidated. You go at your pace, safely, so that you can learn and improve at your rate. I have been carved up on English trackdays repeatedly, and been the victim of other gittish behaviour. This has never happened to me on Go-Pro days, which with the "open pit lane" distinguishes it from the others.

On Go-Pro events, all the other riders are safe and courteous. The experience level of the attendees ranges from first timers to regulars. The briefings are thorough, organisation slick, and everyone is respectful of each other on and off trackday, consistent with the priority on safety.

There is always informal help on hand because it is a friendly atmosphere - lots of like minded folk, enjoying themselves - and also expert advice on technical set up and technique from experts (thank you HM Racing). Everyone breakfasts, lunches and stays at the same hotel, which promotes the good atmosphere. As does knocking back a few cervezas at the hotel bar at the end of the day.

Two days are great. The sun is shining. You spend the first half of the day learning the track that you have watched your heroes in Moto GP and WSB race on. Second half, you consolidate. Next day the sun is shining. After a good night of eating and sleep, having absorbed all that you have learnt, you go out and have the best fun that money can buy.

A final comment on the organisation: you have no aggravation. I cannot recommend the Go-Pro experience highly enough. 
Steveo

An amazing two days with my bike delivered and waiting in my own pit at a Moto GP track. No sessions, open track! friendly helpfull people, warm sunny weather, all the mechanical and technical advice I need on tap with lunches thrown in !! whens the next one?
HK

Well you're hearing from a very happy punter. I had a great time in Albacete and would like to thank you for your fantastic welcome into the GoPro experience. I found organisation both on and off the track highly professional and the atmosphere extremely relaxed and friendly. Having done trackdays with other operators and often found myself one of a horde of 'numbers', it felt great to be treated not only as a valued customer, but met on all levels with personal and genuine enthusiasm. By limiting numbers and keeping an open pitlane, you've struck just the right note in my view. The amount of stress-free track time that resulted was a revelation and ensured that all riders, whatever their speed and skill level*, were ensured the respect - and help whenever needed or asked - of other riders. An experience second to none and I'll be back!
*or size, quoth the 'Pimple'
SP aka the pimple

A great bunch of guys, some great tracks, and as much time on track as your bike, arms and knee sliders can bear!

The main attraction is getting access to some of the best tracks in the world with the support of both a technical backup team – in case you have any bike problems or need something adjusting and/or repairing if feasible.  And given that many of the guys and girls (yes – there are a few!) are repeat customers (testimony to the quality of the service), there is also a great social atmosphere both during the day and at the post-track evening celebrations which usually involve excellent food and some great Spanish wines.

I’ve already been on track with GoPromotions to Alabacete twice, Cartagena twice, and Jerez, with a range of new circuits lined up for this year.  Given that the sun will almost certainly be shining, we’re virtually guaranteed to get more track time than any of us can handle.  I’m looking forward to getting out on track again with the GoPromotions guys in the next few weeks – highly recommended!
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