The Northeast Sportbike Association (NESBA), of the US, is a non-profit, volunteer-run institution founded in 1996 by sportbike enthusiasts and former racers.

Purpose

The purpose of the association is to promote motorcycle safety

Motorcycle safety

Motorcycle safety concerns many aspects of vehicle and equipment design as well as operator skill and training that are unique to motorcycle riding.-Accident rates:...

 by organizing various track day

Track day

A track day is an organised event in which members of the public are allowed to drive or ride around established motor racing circuits, or alternatively on closed or disused airfields...

 events. The objective of these particular events is to get bikers on the track, where they can ride to their fullest potential without the limitations, distractions, and hazards of public roads. NESBA operates on the premise, "Ride Fast, Ride Safe" and believes riders can and should do both in a structured environment, free from the free-for-all mentality of the street or the dogfight

Dogfight

A dogfight, or dog fight, is a form of aerial combat between fighter aircraft; in particular, combat of maneuver at short range, where each side is aware of the other's presence. Dogfighting first appeared during World War I, shortly after the invention of the airplane...

mentality of racing.

Nationwide Presence

With close to 200 track days in 2009, NESBA is the largest single sportbike track day organization in the country. It offers riding opportunities at many venues throughout the Northeast, the Midwest, the South and the Western United States.

Directors

President: Bob Blandford

Member Relations: Mark Stern

Vendor Services: Chris Moon

Information Technology: Ryan Peters

Regional Directors

Northeast: Bob Blandford

Mid Atlantic: Geoff Doyer

Southeast: Brian Johnson

Mid West: Garth Cloyd

Mid Central: Tom & Carol Larson

Northwest: John Wendl