FAST riding school - where to stay / ride report?

Hi there all,

I just signed up for FAST phase 1 as I wanted to get some track training and play motorcycle.

Suzuki is not providing demo days this year and I'm looking at the mid-range bikes for my next street bike (gsx8r, r7 or cbr650). I'm sure they are ALL excellent bikes but at 5'4; ride height is a concern for me and I wanted to test out riding ergonomics

So FAST is ideal offering both yamaha & suzuki bikes as an option on track.... Looking forward to it and if I can find a place to stay (and the weather cooperative); might sign up for phase 2 as well closer to the date.


HOWEVER, does anyone have any experience on where to stay. I know camping on site is an option. Are there cheap/easy to book places in the area?

I've booked grand bend/racer5 a few times and have found a reliable go-to (veslo) from reading the forum here.

Looking for thoughts for someone that knows the region better.

Shannonville right? There are a number of motels/hotels in Belleville and Greater Napanee. My personal preference is Napanee. There's a motel 3 km from the track, I haven't personally stayed there so can't offer any reviews. I have stayed at Fox Motor Inn in Napanee and found it to be good. I was suggested Best Western in Belleville by a few others, and Hampton Inn is also not too far from there.

I would recommend calling and booking in advance. Summers are usually busy.

I stayed here:

Royal Napanee Inn

Went solo so posh accomadations were out the window in lieu of better food (Jimmi's Italian) and other stuff for the bike. Less than $80 per night if I can remember. The weekend had 1 guy pitch a tent and it rained. He took out his frustations on the track got the fastest lap (on the R6) while saving $$. That could be you!

If camping on track. Does anyone know if they lock the gates / what time the gates close? I am booked for this coming tuesday and if I only do the 1 day course; I might just go in for the 1 night camp.

Shannonville normally has 24 hour security at the gate. I would urge getting a really good night's sleep and a decent breakfast before the track day. Belleville and Napanee are both a 20 minute drive away.

I will do a write up later on but the quick answer is that their gates were open (or at least not locked) and there was plenty of quiet parking lot space for me to stay at (I slept in my car). I believe there was a ton of camping space as well but I did not use that.

I arrived at midnight and slept until around 6 am.

There is on-site concessions for food so no need to go off site.