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Originally Posted by Tim Cullis
I used to do track days with a BMW M Roadster and was invited by an IAM representative to have a quick drive with him as an observer. I got torn to shreds. So I did IAM in the car. The car observers can be a bit anal, when I changed to a Z4 with a clutchless SMG gearbox I had to get special permission from 'IAM Towers' to drive using both feet (left for brake, right for accelerator) and they obsess with 'block change' and not allowing the handbrake ratchet to click as you pull it up.
The IAM bike guys are more relaxed, more like a club. It's been probably twelve years since and I reckon the training is why I've never had an accident since (other than being rear ended by a 4x4). The training never leaves you, and I found afterwards I was both riding slower, but also enjoying the ride far more.
Some ROSPA guys will look down on IAM but any training is better than none.
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As someone that holds the highest IAM and RoSPA qualifications for riding and as a trainer / observer I can tell you there is no real difference.
If you are thinking of doing something go to both local clubs (IAM and RoSPA). Pick the club you feel has nicer people that you will get on with. The differences are very very small.
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