my nickel:
seat time is where you get fast. Ask questions around the track – people will be happy to tell you stuff. Gearing, jetting, and other things people will tell you when you practice. Race day is another thing.
You’re making it sound like we all don’t share our passion. If that is your observation you are missing the point by approximately a mile…
8)
Ask and yea shall get…
See you at IMI when it’s warm