Myself, then the MSF. The kickstand got me at first, had to call a friend since it wouldnt start.
Since then, if I see an awesomely good rider, I follow them around like a puppy, picking their brain, watching, learning what I need/like, and tossing what I dont. Some of my best friends are racers so I got lucky in that aspect, the rest of my good friends are all track day junkies with me and taught me alot.