While I think you're a bit dramatic, I do agree with you.

Been there and done that too. loved it.

It could be that going to the track is what slowed me down on the street. I did skip Barber in Elkheart Lake and did a Viper meet at Phoenix International. Great bunch of guys and excellent instruction.

I also did Penguin Race school up in New Hampshire and countless open track days on the ZX-10 at Poconos (FUSA course was my fav).

Once you go to the track you will never be the same!