Instructors

Dave Ruocco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dave started training riders in 1995 as an MSF Rider coach in Minnesota. Since then he has introduced over 1300 students to the excitement of motorcycling. Dave has also become heavily involved in training students on the racetrack as well. He is currently an instructor for Private Track Time and has coached across the United States as an instructor for the Buell Inside Pass program. After taking Total Control^® ARC in 2005, he quickly signed up to become a certified Total Control^® ARC instructor and currently teaches Total Control^® ARCs across the Midwest. When not teaching motorcycling, he is busy raising his 2 young sons and practicing law.

Michael Buffington, Atlanta, GA

Michael started his riding career at 10 years old, “borrowing” friends’ mopeds and dirtbikes. He got his first bike at 18 and has never looked back. Michael really hit his stride after turning 30 though, eventually going on to become the 2007 WERA/Michellin Lightweight Twins Superstock National Champion as a Novice and placing 3rd overall in the Formula 2 National Challenge Series.

An avid learner who is constantly seeking to improve his riding and pass his knowledge and passion for motorcycling on to his students, Michael has attended numerous riding clinics and track schools as well as coaching with Private Track Time and leading demo rides at the annual March Badness. Michael enjoys attending Track days, and riding the mountains with the 3%ers Beull Riding Club. His goal is to eventually be on the podium as an expert.

Bruce Dinoff, Columbia, SC

Bruce started teaching in 2000 and is currently an MSF and Rider's Edge instructor who has taught more than 2000 riders to date. When not teaching he is a control rider for his sport-bike-club and has also been a track coach for Private Track Time. When he is not actively riding the mountains or on the track he enjoys corner working at many local and national motorcycle events.

Rick Matus, Chicago, IL

Rick is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys the multiple challenges of daily commuting and high performance riding. As a dedicated MSf and Riders Edge instructor he has a passion for rider education at all levels. Rick is an enthusiastic instructor who shares his overall philosophy that education and constant practice are the best performance enhancements you can make to your motorcycle.

Kim Muhr, Chicago, IL

Kim’s love of motorcycling began early when she learned to ride at the age of ten on an Indian dirt bike. As a teenager she raced amateur motocross and by the age of sixteen she purchased her first street bike and never looked back. Currently, Kim rides everything from dirt bikes to sport-tourers and likes to get in three or more track days a year to hone her skills. She likes to call herself a “pseudo-mechanic” because she does all the mechanical work on the family motorcycle fleet.

Kim became a Total Control® Advanced Riding Clinic instructor not only because she believes in constant training, but because she truly feels that the skills taught in the TCARC can make a difference for every rider on every style of motorcycle. One of the newest instructors to Total Rider Tech, she brings a passion and knowledge that are always apparent to her students.

Charles Norwood, Tampa Bay, FL

Charles began his two-wheeled career on BMX bikes as a youth, and since then navigated throughout the pedal powered and motor powered world. A native of Virginia, he moved to Tampa Bay, in 1999 where he became a rider coach, teaching beginning and experienced riders year round.

Charles enjoys spending time at the track whenever he can. He further honed his riding skills by taking Lee Parks Total Control® Advanced Riding Clinic in early 2009 and became an instructor shortly thereafter. He firmly believes that the enhanced riding and mental skills acquired in Total Control® apply equally to street or track riding. He currently rides a Buell Firebolt and does his best to keep at least two motorcycles in his garage.

Ernie Oandasan, Chicago, IL

While Ernie had always had a fascination for motorcycles, he did not start riding them until he was well into his middle-age. As a rider, Ernie is very much concerned about safety and developing his skills. He takes numerous classes to help him hone his skills.

Ernie became a Total Control instructor in 2008 because the class had helped him significantly improve his riding and he wanted to share what he learned with others. He became an MSF RiderCoach in 2009 to help introduce new riders to the wonderful world of motorcycling.

Besides teaching and going places, Ernie likes to head out to the racetrack whenever he can so he can refine his riding skills.

Leon Winfrey, Milwaukee, WI

Leon loves to ride and share his passion for the sport. He started his motorcycle training career as
a Range Aide at Illinois State University. In 1997, he became a certified MSF Instructor. Leon
has worked full time in the motorcycle training industry since 1999. In that time, he has taught
and introduced many individuals to the basics of riding, and advanced riding techniques through
programs like Sport Riding 101 (An introduction to sportbike riding skills taught at
PrivateTrackTime events), Lee Parks Total Control^® Advanced Riding Clinics and Larry
Grodsky’s Staying Safe.