Track Days 2006

[RHM]

A list of all UK Track Days can be found here:
http://www.uktrackdays.co.uk
Don't book through them: book directly with the trackday company as more often than not you'll get the day cheaper.

A list of all UK Bike Track Days can be found here: http://www.biketrackdays.co.uk

We particulary recommend the Motorcycle Folly organisation, NB: :rhm: is an "Officer" of the Folly so I have a vested interest.

The MCF website is here: Motorcycle Folly (http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk)

Dates and prices for 2006:

Castle Combe 24th April £130 (105db Noise limit - see booking form (http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/booking.htm)for details)
Mallory Park 18th May £105
Oulton Park 26th July £159 (Over 18s only)
Donington Park 11 September £135
Almeria 24th - 26th November £549 - see newsletter for details (http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/news/06_Mallory.htm#Track Sense)

If we book 5 or more riders for the same day on the same cheque we get 10% discount.

This excludes Donington and Almeria.

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List of stuff you may consider taking on a track day:

Full Leathers
Helmet (clear and black visor)
Visor cleaner
Boots
Gloves
Waterproofs
Keys (plus spares)
Petrol (full tank plus jerry can) - expensive at the track
Oil
Toolbox
Tyre pump and gauge
Bike & van workshop manuals
Cable ties (to hold front brake on in van and fix fairing damage)
Duct tape
Assortment of allen bolts and nuts
Paddock stands
Spare tie downs
Spare levers
First aid kit for minor cuts
Water - for you, expensive at the track
Licence
Shades
Money
Camera
Mobile phone
Map
Brolly dolly
Cuddly toy
Kitchen sink

[RHM]

Where would you like to ride in 2006?

The officers will be meeting soon to arrange the Folly programme for 2006 so this is your opportunity to tell us the tracks you like riding.

We will be influenced by how many of you choose a particular circuit but we cannot promise to visit a particular circuit because dates do depend on when the various circuits can accommodate us. Please don't be disappointed if your favourite is not on the final list.

So - where do you want to ride in 2006? Anywhere you definitely don't want to ride?

Have your say here:

http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=211

You'll need to register to post, just like on this board.

[Tennis]

Silverstone, Brands,Mallory and Donnington. NOT Snetterton

pleeeeese :kiss:

:tennis:

[RHM]

NOT Snetterton

...unless it's raining, in which much fun will be had :doh:

You were supposed to reply over at the Folly Forum too :nananana:

[Tennis]

You were supposed to reply over at the Folly Forum too :nananana:


I Know.

:tennis:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

************************************************** *******
List of stuff you may consider taking on a track day:

Full Leathers
Helmet (clear and black visor)
Visor cleaner
Boots
Gloves
Waterproofs
Keys (plus spares)
Petrol (full tank plus jerry can) - expensive at the track
Oil
Toolbox
Tyre pump and gauge
Bike & van workshop manuals
Cable ties (to hold front brake on in van and fix fairing damage)
Duct tape
Assortment of allen bolts and nuts
Paddock stands
Spare tie downs
Spare levers
First aid kit for minor cuts
Water - for you, expensive at the track
Licence
Shades
Money
Camera
Mobile phone
Map
Brolly dolly
Cuddly toy
Kitchen sink

AND a bike maybe :whistle:

[michaelzrx]

RHM :knock: Re list: how could you forget The TPB Supports Club members to cheer you on :popcorn:

[ZRX Gremlin]

:agreed:

Where would you be without us? ;)

[RHM]

We don't take you to a trackday...


..fortunately for us, you come along anyway :win:

[Purge]

are we there yet?!
fuggin ate winter :cry:
:purge:

[Purge]

:rhm: Where's the Folly list and dates?

Get yer finger out! ;)

:purge:

[RHM]

Soon as I know 'em so will you lot. :thumb:

[Purge]

Give us the 'inside' information ;)
:purge:

[RHM]

I don't actually know!

[Purge]

You'd make a rubbish mole ;)
:purge:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

:tired:

[Tennis]

You'd make a rubbish mole ;)
:purge:

You'd only need one of him for a pair of trousers though

:tennis:

[RHM]

Oi! :bum:

[Tennis]

These boys are looking quite interesting, especially the Spanish stuff.

Anybody fancy it?


Focused events (http://www.focusedevents.com)



:tennis:

[jobeprobe]

Me and me mate have got sat 1st of april booked at Mallory, me in the novice group (provided I can get me bike to right) and me mate in the inters (providing he can get his running)

Should be fun to say the least

We'll be the good looking fookers on a zx6 and yzf750 (thats code for fat and slow)

You'l have to post when team fhat barsteward are gathering

Rob

[RHM]

I'd be interested to know how many riders FE have on their day.

We're still awaiting final contracts from most of the circuits including Mallory.

But Castle Combe in April and Oulton in July are signed up: announcement of dates and prices will be soon.

[Purge]

Not doing Castle Combe if it's got the noise restriction. Found the circuit a bit boring too. It's not the same thrumming around & around like a Hoover ;)

Oulton could be good, not done that one.

FE in Spain could be good too :hmm:

[RHM]

Not doing Castle Combe if it's got the noise restriction. Found the circuit a bit boring too. It's not the same thrumming around & around like a Hoover ;)

Noise restriction will deffo be in place - at least I'll see how effective my decibel killer thingy is. I thought it was a good refresher to get back into the swing of things.

Oulton could be good, not done that one.

My first TD back in 1988 was there. I loved it.

FE in Spain could be good too :hmm:

Bast! That would be the divorce if I buggered off there...

[Purge]

Bast! That would be the divorce if I buggered off there...

Just tell her you have another woman, much more socially acceptable these days ;)

[RHM]

:lol:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

You'l have to post when team fhat barsteward are gathering

Rob

probabaly never at this rate :tired: still waiting to hear off Golden Balls ;)

[RHM]

Oi! :tut:

I checked and the spring newsletter didn't go out until mid-February last year, so :bum:

[jobeprobe]

I'd be interested to know how many riders FE have on their day

Last year at mallory with fe there were approx

20 novice
10-15 inters
10 fast

Rob

[RHM]

:thud:

[Purge]

Dates?

:tired: :whistle: :shitstick

[RHM]

Not yet. I keep :shitsticking too. :dunno:

[Tennis]

Last year at mallory with fe there were approx

20 novice
10-15 inters
10 fast

Rob


And there cheaper!!

:tennis:

[RHM]

:cry:

Usually they're cheaper 'cos they stack 'em higher...

[wardourdrive]

I won a day at Mallory Park with the Suzuki Performance Race School via MCN. :)
I can honestly say it was one of the ghardest days I had done on a bike but my instructor was prett good looking, Blonde with poney tail and yes a woman.
I would recommend anyone to try one :bike:

[Purge]

I would recommend anyone to try one

What? A blond woman with a pony tail?
I already have ;)

Re the track days, agreed they're hard work but brilliant fun :thumb:

[wardourdrive]

SHe was in a one piece full race suit also, I was slow agains the MCN tea boy so got put with the woman instructor with a woman who had never ridden above a 500cc before, so I was too fast for her so ended up with one-to-one.

Excellent day, highly recommended.
They supply the works from boots to bike. One of the best things for me is it is local for me from Grantham and of course it was free, I won it :)

[RHM]

Initial batch of 2006 dates added. Folly newsletter with more information is here:
http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/news/0602.htm

[Purge]

I'm doing Mallory and Oulton (so far) and possibly Almeria.

I've booked the evening hotels for myself for the the first 2, so before I book with MCF for tracktime, what groups (for those planning to go) are we riding in this year? Inters? Go-on be brave, you also get the rich learning opportunity of being repeatedly lapped by :rhm: ;)

:purge:

[RHM]

:lol:

I reckon they're all ready for Intermediates. :thumb:

[Purge]

I think so too :agreed:

I dont think I'm allowed in Novices anymore after Geoff gave me a bollocking at Donnington for cutting up his 'ducklings' during the first warm-up sesh and because I went round the outside of him on the ZXR during the afternoon :lol:

:purge:

[RHM]

Quite right :tut:

You belong in Inters, you know you do.

[Tennis]

Inters....:hmm:

Will be taking the Rex...:eek:

:tennis:

[RHM]

:clap:

Welcome back. Good honeymoon?

[David W]

You need to get out of the novices if you've done more than one or two trackdays. It's carnage! Me and some of the other guys I ride with watch the novices and it looks bloody terrifying out there!

The Inters don't really go much quicker, but Intermediate riders have a better understanding of where they are meant to be on the track. I've seen novices lining up 4 across for a bend and peeling in like bloody spitfires... until Sqdrn Ldr hits the gravel rapidly followed by Ginger, Johnny and Spike....

[Purge]

I've been in inters for 2 seasons, but went back into novices for Donnington last year, and must say it was MUCH more exciting! Carving through the randomly moving track furniture was quite a buzz.

I'll stay in inters this year, at least you get some consistent practice at getting the lines right ;)

:purge:

[David W]

Carving through the randomly moving track furniture was quite a buzz.


I get that feeling in the fast group..... :cool:

Guys on track spec R1's and Ducatis got really upset at a ZRX skinning them down Craner Curves last year...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/davidwe/ADV_1842a.jpg

[Purge]

Yes, but it lacks the random, mindless, danger of the novices group ;)
:purge:

[Purge]

You have quite long legs, don't you ;)
:purge:

[RHM]

He's 12' tall...

[David W]

You have quite long legs, don't you ;)
:purge:

6'4.

The guys with me at Donington said I was all knees and elbows!

[Typhoon]

Roll on the Track Day season.

I'm looking forward to going round with :Tennis: again!! or should that be "Under"! :wink:

[Purge]

Any more Folly dates yet Richy?
:purge:

[Tennis]

Roll on the Track Day season.

I'm looking forward to going round with :Tennis: again!! or should that be "Under"! :wink:

If you can keep up.

:tennis:

[Purge]

Be careful Phil, he'll melt your left leg if you try that undertake again ;)
:purge:

[Typhoon]

Be careful Phil, he'll melt your left leg if you try that undertake again ;)
:purge:

No problem - I'll be wearing F1 "Fire Proof under garments"! Oh and that Big Blue Bottle on the side of my bike - Nitrous Oxide? Nah! A disguised fire extinguisher to cool :tennis:'s turbo with! :mut: ;)

[RHM]

Any more Folly dates yet Richy?
:purge:

Nope. They all depend on how the take-up of the earlier days is this year ... and that's not been good so far :nope:

I reckon it's the fear, uncertainty and doubt about Mallory that's not helping: we'd have expected that to be nearly full by now and it's not.

[David W]

I reckon it's the fear, uncertainty and doubt about Mallory that's not helping: we'd have expected that to be nearly full by now and it's not.

With yet another chicane (on a one minute lap!!) in the middle of Gerrards, Mallory Park has finally become the top class Go-Kart circuit it always had the potential to be.... Might be fun on a Supermoto now but that's about it.

[RHM]

I'm sure it was only added at the behest of the BSB to slow the entry into Edwinas.

I'm still unsure as to whether we'll actually be using it for our trackday yet: even Mallory don't seem to know! :doh:

[lionel]

guys,

i booked cadwell park for saturday 16th, if somebody is coming, would be good to have a drink...

see you

[REXER]

The next saturday 16th is in September :confused:

[Golferex]

Is there any news on Brands Hatch track days ?

After a years lay off I think I will dip my toe in the water again and get my Team Phat Bastid membership up to date !

Now if I can drop enough pounds to fit back in my leathers I'll be good to go !

Cliff

[RHM]

Not yet.

[Golferex]

Thanks for the info, :( I'll keep my eyes on the board for updates !


I was thinking about signing up for Mallory, but I did a trackday there a few years back on ZX6R and to my limited experience that seemed pretty much as big a bike as you'd want around there. I can only imagine what it's like with three or four ZRX's hammering down into the hairpin and then trying to get through the bus stop. Good Photo opportunities I would expect :)

Cliff

[RHM]

There is definitely only enough room for one Rex through there:

http://gallery.blues-crap.co.uk/albums/Trackdays/Q_E_2005_08_23_09_28_55.jpg

[Purge]

Gowaan Cliff ! Go for Mallory.

Me and Matt will be there. We could resume the ZRX formation harassment of the Ducati riders like we did at Brands ;)

:purge:

[Typhoon]

Gowaan Cliff ! Go for Mallory.

Me and Matt will be there. We could resume the ZRX formation harassment of the Ducati riders like we did at Brands ;)

:purge:

Not forgetting little old me! ;) That would be five Rex's out on the track!! :cool:

[Golferex]

Sorry :purge: at the moment the old finances are not so good, Mallory will be a bit too soon for me !

I'll try and sell a few things on Ebay between now and then though :)

If Folly don't do Brands this year then I reckon Cadwell is the next best track, not done it on a REX yet either and the roads around that area are pretty good too. :bike:

Cliff

[wardylondon]

If you are doing Brands this year give me a shout - I'm too lazy to go further.......Snetterton at a push......

[RHM]

:thumb:

[wardylondon]

I'll have to wimp out and go in the novices though.........

[jobeprobe]

I'll have to wimp out and go in the novices though.........

Sounds just like me :)

Rob

[wardylondon]

I always think its best to underestimate your talents - that way you are never disappointed............

[RHM]

I am a man of many talents. Mainly hidden, even from me :lol:

[RHM]

More dates added :thumb:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

More dates added :thumb:

what no Mallory return :popcorn:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Is donnington a NOISEY day :dunno:

[RHM]

Nope and nope :nope:

Mind you, that's why it's cheaper and with fewer riders on track. Plus we're told that Neil Hodgson and James Haydon are expected to be there.

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Nope and nope :nope:

Mind you, that's why it's cheaper and with fewer riders on track. Plus we're told that Neil Hodgson and James Haydon are expected to be there.

thats no good :nope: i haven't got a quiet bike :cry:

[Purge]

Could be doing both those :hmm:

Hope the new extra quiet Akra road baffle is enough.

:purge:

[Purge]

:tiggrr:

One of those silencers with the ZXR is a road silencer (I think).

That'll get through the noise test.

:purge:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

:tiggrr:

One of those silencers with the ZXR is a road silencer (I think).

That'll get through the noise test.

:purge:


what and then swap it :eyebrow:

[Purge]

Think the buggas do random noise tests down the straight during the day and black flag you over if you get caught :(
:purge:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

what is the noise limit richy ??

[RHM]

i haven't got a quiet bike

I have ... apparently :bum:

[RHM]

what is the noise limit richy ??

98db ride-by.

[Tennis]

Do you think mine will pass?

:tennis:

[RHM]

Probably not: depends if they aim to enforce them, I suppose. Anyway, I thought you were fitting a silencer?

[Tennis]

Ill probably start using the Blade from now on,but a full system is on the cards.

[Pal]

AOulton Park 26th July £159 (Over 18s only)
Will they be checking ages?, should I bring my passport?

[Purge]

I should think you'll be well safe from any age-related confusion ;)
:purge:

[RHM]

No, I will personally vouch that you are really* over 18... :oldgit:




*really, really, really... :mut:

[jobeprobe]

Is there a place left in the novice group ?? for oulton park

And if so would an ex zrx owner be welcome

Would like to come and meet you guys (met tig rrrrrrrrrrrrr)

Cheers

Rob

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Is there a place left in the novice group ?? for oulton park

And if so would an ex zrx owner be welcome

Would like to come and meet you guys (met tig rrrrrrrrrrrrr)

Cheers

Rob

There's a good chance of a place Rob... and they're not fussy they'll let anyone in..... Click the Link (http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/) and book direct :thumb:

[RHM]

There's still a few spaces for Oulton in Novices and Advanced, none in Inters.

There's an additional Advanced space as of now, as the combination of my having to get an expert report in next week and having had the Revenue turn up on the doorstep 'asking' for £5½k means I'm a no-show now :\

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

There's still a few spaces for Oulton in Novices and Advanced, none in Inters.

There's an additional Advanced space as of now, as the combination of my having to get an expert report in next week and having had the Revenue turn up on the doorstep 'asking' for £5½k means I'm a no-show now :\

PAH .... any excuse....


fcuk the Revenue, and go on the run with the money ;)

[RHM]

Too late - the bastards have got it. I hate the Revenue almost as much as traffic police...

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

:\ you'll be missed........


not for long probably, but you'll be missed all the same ;)

[RHM]

:lol: "Where's wossisface, that fat one?"

[Purge]

means I'm a no-show now

'fetic excuse brought on by piss-poor financial management :teeth:

Get an accountant, get another credit card, get to Oulton, do the report in the bar the night before ;)

:purge:

[RHM]

I wish! No, I'll have to save myself for Donny. :\

[Purge]

You'll miss us ;)
:purge:

[RHM]

I know. I haven't been to Oulton for 18 years and was really looking forward to it. :cry:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

I wish! No, I'll have to save myself for Donny. :\

Oh... a bit of an Osmonds fan are we :mut:

[RHM]

:teaspit:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

I must say that i always prefered Marie ;)

[Purge]

i always prefered Marie

Thought I'd read somewhere that she was really a man :dunno:
:purge:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Thought I'd read somewhere that she was really a man :dunno:
:purge:
No that's Shakira .....

[Purge]

oh, yes, I remember now, that explains something :mut:

[Usafric]

Just did an evening at Snetterton last night. My KR1s didn't like it very much, too longa straight, have to get it looked at now. But, the Rex did good. I was in the fast group with about 20 other peeps. The slow group was bloody huge, about 50 riders. Managed to get up to 85 around Corums, love that corner...

[Purge]

You NEED to join us at the MCF Donny bash later this year to prove that S's can do more than half a lap ;)
:purge:

[Usafric]

OK i did ask for that. I will do what I can to be there...

[Purge]

Sorry mate, was drunk when I wrote that, no offence meant :)

:purge:

[RHM]

Purge? Drunk? With his reputation?

[kiwi]

There's still a few spaces for Oulton in Novices and Advanced, none in Inters.

There's an additional Advanced space as of now, as the combination of my having to get an expert report in next week and having had the Revenue turn up on the doorstep 'asking' for £5½k means I'm a no-show now :\








I'm Glad and Sad all at once thanks to you tricky.:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:


i too have just paid inland rev 5k but thought it was only me!!!:argue: :argue:


i do feel for you having to pay the barstewards all that money:cry: :cry: :cry:

[RHM]

:fluffle:

The buggers want more too!

[kiwi]

yes i know how you feel all my books are with them as we speak for routine investigation?? yeh as if:( :(

[RHM]

Bastards the lot of them :(

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

So who is taking their Rex to MCF Donington and what group are you going to be in... I'm taking my Rex and will be in Novices.... unless anyone in Inters wants some knee down coaching ;)

[RHM]

:stir:

[Purge]

I'm doing Donny in inters.
Taking purgerex1 and the ZXR.

You're too quick for novices, so go up a group and you can teach me how to get my knee down ;)

:purge:

[jobeprobe]

Donnington 11/9/06

Is it the gp or national circuit??

Rob

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

GP :happy:

[rockin rexer]

Donington 11/09/06 are there any spaces left?

Never done one before, I was wondering do you need a one piece leather suit?
What about race cans do you need the baflfle in?
Oh, yes and how much is it?
Cheers

[RHM]

Yes.

Yes, or a two-piece zip together one.

Yes, as this one is a 98db drive-by "quiet" day.

£135.

Short and to the point :D:

Booking form here » (http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/booking.htm)

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Donington 11/09/06 are there any spaces left?

Never done one before, I was wondering do you need a one piece leather suit?
What about race cans do you need the baflfle in?
Oh, yes and how much is it?
Cheers

Do it ....... you know you want to :bike:

[rockin rexer]

Do it ....... you know you want to :bike:

Haven't got a one piece suit, I am going to try and borrow one!
If I can get one I will be there ................. somewhere at the back unless I am about to get lapped. ;)

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Haven't got a one piece suit, I am going to try and borrow one!
If I can get one I will be there ................. somewhere at the back unless I am about to get lapped. ;)


Yes, or a two-piece zip together one.



you've got a two piece haven't you

[RHM]

Moi?

I've got my set plus I've still got the set I crashed in at Mallory somewhere, if that's what you mean.

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Moi?

I've got my set plus I've still got the set I crashed in at Mallory somewhere, if that's what you mean.

:doh:i was answering rockin rexer


BTW is that a craft helmet in your avatar :rhm:

[RHM]

Yuss. :cool:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Just got myself one of them there, CRAFT RX8 Baracuda Carbonfibre blendy into metallic black ones :cool:

[RHM]

CRAFT RX8 Baracuda Carbonfibre blendy into metallic black ones :cool:

Can't find one of them online to gawp at :\

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Can't find one of them online to gawp at :\


sorry RX9 BARRACUDA "Carbon - Dyneema - Fiberglass"

[rockin rexer]

you've got a two piece haven't you

Yes but they are not a pair, so they only zip together at the back not all the way round!

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Yes but they are not a pair, so they only zip together at the back not all the way round!


I think they'll do... :thumb:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

brought to you by the magic of photobucket ;)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/TIGGRRRRRRRRRR/DSCF0001.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/TIGGRRRRRRRRRR/DSCF0002.jpg


btw how do i make em smaller :dunno:

[RHM]

Nifty! :cool:

[kiwi]

IMPO craft helmets like simpsons look better matching bike colours?
but craft helmets are bleedin noisey
(think it would look pukka in tigger disguise)!!

[RHM]

My Craft is quieter than my Arai and far, far better finished than the Simpson Bandit I went out to buy (which was heavy and not properly finished off at the base - just cut off fibreglass).

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

My Craft is quieter than my Arai and far, far better finished than the Simpson Bandit I went out to buy (which was heavy and not properly finished off at the base - just cut off fibreglass).

They're only jealous, and want to be part og our Elite club :mut:

[kiwi]

They're only jealous, and want to be part og our Elite club :mut:


are we starting an elite group;) ;)
(simpson bandit and craft rx6(worn 6 times) helmets firmly filed in the loft)


:facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull: :facepull:

[Typhoon]

Just booked up the Donington experience - Trackday (Inters) and Hotel (DMH). Don't want to wish my life away, but I can't wait!!!! :happy:

[RHM]

They're only jealous, and want to be part og our Elite club :mut:

:hmm: Craft Owners Club message board? :D:

[RHM]

Just booked up the Donington experience - Trackday (Inters) and Hotel (DMH). Don't want to wish my life away, but I can't wait!!!! :happy:

Top bloke! You know it makes sense.

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

:hmm: Craft Owners Club message board? :D:

Craft
Owners
Club
Kingdom

:lol:

[RHM]

Sounds about right to me :idea:

[ournige]

[QUOTE=TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]brought to you by the magic of photobucket ;)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/TIGGRRRRRRRRRR/DSCF0001.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/TIGGRRRRRRRRRR/DSCF0002.jpg


V nice Tigg, how much mate?:D:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

V nice Tigg, how much mate?:D:

Just a smidge under................





























FCUKALL..


p.s. got an alternative in Shirebrook for the headers, i'll call you when a deal is sorted :thumb:

[Pal]

http://www.purgeraptor1.btinternet.co.uk/Pictures/Trackdays/palsnett.jpg
Picture of a Craft owner in action at Snetterton

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

And then there were 4......

[Purge]

Just booked up the Donington experience - Trackday (Inters) and Hotel (DMH).

Nice one :typhoon: :thumb:
C'mon, lets be 'aving y'all, get yer bookings in now :teeth:

:purge:

[Tennis]

Nice one :typhoon: :thumb:
C'mon, lets be 'aving y'all, get yer bookings in now :teeth:

:purge:


:whistle:

:tennis:

[Purge]

You doing it then?
<not the imaginary swinging> ;)
:purge:

[Tennis]

Should be blading it, but will prolly come up on the day... i recon

:tennis:

[Purge]

Would be good :thumb:
:purge:

[rockin rexer]

you've got a two piece haven't you

I am waiting for a reply from MCF as to whether my two piece will be ok, as it only zips together at the back. I don't want to book this and be told on the day that I can't ride! If they say it's ok I will be there! :bike:

[RHM]

It needs to zip at least 3/4 of the way around ... sorry!

You could chance it and hope no-one checks or spots your leathers appear to be undone, but if anyone did, you wouldn't be able to go on track, sorry.

[jobeprobe]

Donnington 11/9/06

I see there will be four groups running,

How many sessions will you get on the track that day??

Cheers

Rob

[RHM]

One per hour throughout the day (like normal, really, except they'll probably be 15 minute sessions rather than 20 minute ones).

[jobeprobe]

I,m off to mallory 15/8

hopefully will do donny 11/9

will any of you be in the novice group (slow old gits like me):biggrin:

Cheers

Rob

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

will any of you be in the novice group (slow old gits like me):biggrin:

Cheers

Rob


me :teeth:

[rockin rexer]

Just sent my booking form and cheque in the post!
See you all there! :rockon:

[RHM]

:cool:

[Purge]

me :teeth:

Anyone who regularly gets their knee down should be inters to teach me ;)

:purge:

[RHM]

:agreed:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Anyone who regularly gets their knee down should be inters to teach me ;)

:purge:

:agreed:

:hmm: inters 1 or inters 2

[Purge]

:hmm: inters 1 or inters 2

Good question. Wasn't an option when I booked my place in 1809 ;)

:rhm: what group am I in?

:purge:

[Dean]

Good to go for the Donny, 11th Sept, anybody got the details?.. ta.

Inters would be good..:>, but if other Rexers in other groups - then fine, preferably not advanced, as it get's boring doing all the track bikes, do'nt it..:bike:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Good to go for the Donny, 11th Sept, anybody got the details?.. ta.

Inters would be good..:>, but if other Rexers in other groups - then fine, preferably not advanced, as it get's boring doing all the track bikes, do'nt it..:bike:

CLICK HERE (http://www.motorcyclefolly.co.uk/)

[Dean]

Re - Donnington 11 09 06


Ta, Tig, will book when back from hols, anybody else going?, would be good to be in same groups..;)

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Re - Donnington 11 09 06


Ta, Tig, will book when back from hols, anybody else going?, would be good to be in same groups..;)


Definites: me, :purge:, :tennis:, :rhm:, typhoon, (Team Phat Bastid)

maybe's: jobeprobe, rockinrexer, ournige, :pal:

if i'm wrong with any of these i'm sure i'll be told ;)

[rockin rexer]

Definites: me, :purge:, :tennis:, :rhm:, typhoon, (Team Phat Bastid)

maybe's: jobeprobe, rockinrexer, ournige, :pal:

if i'm wrong with any of these i'm sure i'll be told ;)

Definites: rockinrexer, I have had email confirmation from MCF. ;)

[jobeprobe]

I'm gonna boook after mallory on 15th

Old slow git on an old slow bike:cry:

Proberly novice for me

Rob

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

I'm gonna boook after mallory on 15th

Old slow git on an old slow bike:cry:

Proberly novice for me

Rob

:hmm: and what old slow bike would that be then

[jobeprobe]

:hmm: and what old slow bike would that be then

My g1 zx6 in hand sprayed black

Thus

Rob

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

My g1 zx6 in hand sprayed black

Thus

Rob

don't look so slow to me ;)

[deano72]

:cool: I will possibly be there i think only to watch proceedings :bye:

[ournige]

:cool: I will possibly be there i think only to watch proceedings :bye:

Me too i'm afraid,:cry: just had to shell out for a new car so i'll have to wait to get out on track :baby:

[Purge]

Re Donnington 11-9-06, just had it confirmed from MCF that me and :rhm: are in Inters2 (Green).

If anyone else is doing inters, would be good to join you in that group :thumb:

:purge:

[jobeprobe]

Re Donnington 11-9-06, just had it confirmed from MCF that me and :rhm: are in Inters2 (Green).

If anyone else is doing inters, would be good to join you in that group :thumb:

:purge:

Is that the faster of the inters group

Rob

[Tennis]

No its the slower group

:tennis:

[jobeprobe]

Donny 11/9/06

Sent my booking form off for inters(2), normally go in the novice group:\

Look forward to meeting you guys

Rob

[Purge]

Nice one :thumb:
We're staying at the Donnington Manor hotel the night before if you want to book or join us for a few beers?


:purge:

[jobeprobe]

Nice one :thumb:
We're staying at the Donnington Manor hotel the night before if you want to book or join us for a few beers?


:purge:

Thanks for the offer but i'll be travelling up in the morning

Rob

[Dean]

Re - Donnington 11 09 06


Ta, Tig, will book when back from hols, anybody else going?, would be good to be in same groups..;)

Is there an easier way to book, than printing and posting??
If not, form going off on Monday post, marked up for inters 2.

Ta, for any advice:baby:

[RHM]

'fraid not: that might change next year ;), but for now it's cash or cheque and a booking form.

[Dean]

Ta Capn', the post it is, hopefully get on, and begin praying for a dry day..:D:

[RHM]

:pray: If not, it means pervy PVC gimp suit and practising your smooth riding :bike:

[Purge]

it means pervy PVC gimp suit

Maybe for you matey, you sick puppy, but most of us are normal ;)

:purge:

[RHM]

:rolf:

[jobeprobe]

Now confirmed, thanks RHM

inters(2) for me at donny:\

Spose i can always be demoted to the novice if look a mega prat

Rob

[RHM]

:thumb:

[Purge]

Just gotta look mega-phat, like us ;)
:purge:

[jobeprobe]

Just gotta look mega-phat, like us ;)
:purge:

I'll have no problem with that

Rob

[Dean]

Also on for inters 2, looking forward to it, begin doing the reverse rain dance..
See you all there.. ;)

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

98db..... not a prayer

Guys I have a minor problem with the Donington noise level of 98db.. I tested the rex as is and got the following reading at 7500 rpm for a 13 second duration and 1 metre:
Minimum 77.8
Maximum 105
Peak 113.1
Average 101.39

Then with my new Scorpion decibel killer at 7500 rpm for a 16 second duration and 1 metre:
Minimum 75.5
Maximum 103.5
Peak 111.7
Average 100.6

As you can see it's well worth the £20 i spent.... :\

Does anyone know the distance they will testing at..

cheers

tigg

[deano72]

98db..... not a prayer

Guys I have a minor problem with the Donington noise level of 98db.. I tested the rex as is and got the following reading at 7500 rpm for a 13 second duration and 1 metre:
Minimum 77.8
Maximum 105
Peak 113.1
Average 101.39

Then with my new Scorpion decibel killer at 7500 rpm for a 16 second duration and 1 metre:
Minimum 75.5
Maximum 103.5
Peak 111.7
Average 100.6

As you can see it's well worth the £20 i spent.... :\

Does anyone know the distance they will testing at..

cheers

tigg
:biggrin: there is only one meter on the track so as long as you back off on the start finish straight you will be ok. plus the baffles you are on about are normally on sale there BUT don't let the guy fit it as he is a butcher :thumb:

[Purge]

Which straight is /will the meter be on?
Is it obvious where to back off?
How are you supposed to know if you're too loud before you start 'racing'?
What happens if you are too loud? Do they black flag you or stop the whole session?

So, can I get by with my race Akra, or will I need the crap 'road legal' baffle bolted in.

Or will I need the standard can bodged back onto the Akra headers?

This is all beginning to sound a bit pants.

:purge:

[RHM]

The day has always been billed as a "quiet" day with a 98db drive-by noise limit (like it says on the web site and booking form), which also explains why it's cheaper than the rarer noisy days.

We have been telling people this:
The trackday is a quiet day where bikes are measured on a drive by basis. Basically there are sound detectors placed around the circuit (Start / finish straight is one) where the sound level must not exceed 98db. If you have race cans or noisey road cans it would be advisable to bring the quiet ones along or some form of muffler (brillo pad etc.) just in case you trigger the sound sensor. Unfortunately there is no absolute way of telling whether a bike is going to be too loud and the circuit has the final say as to whether you would be allowed out.


We have also been telling people this:
1) Its a quiet day!

2) Don't try it on with race systems

3) Noise testing is carried out by the track officials and 'the maximum noise shall be 98db on a drive-by measurement which will be taken from the top of the start line wall adjacent to the start/finish gantry (or such other position or positions as shall be agreed between the Company and the Council)'

4) I have stressed its up to the rider to ensure the bike being ridden is properly silenced.


We also have an e-mail from Donington's Noise Control Officer:
This is just a quick e-mail to let you know that if you have any query's regarding noise for your track day on the 11/09/06 please don't hesitate to contact me, I would be more than happy to help. As most road riders are not aware of what 98db(A) actually means, we try to book people on our own track day's with standard exhaust systems only, as most after market exhausts fail the drive by limit. The more information the customer receives before arriving, the better, and like I say, I would be more than willing.

All of which means that I'll be running my full Akra with the aftermarket baffle in and if that fails - bearing in mind it passed the 105db static, close-up test at Castle Combe - then I'll be fitting my OEM silencer with the adaptor plate thingy.

Now, given that there will almost certainly be a noise meter on the start line wall next to the gantry for one, it would probably be wise to:


baffle your pipe as much as possible; or
refit a standard system; or
take as wide a line as possible past that point; and
maybe not give it the berries there either.


What they try to do is black-flag the individual concerned but if that fails or if there are a bunch of loud bikes and they can't suss out who the individuals are then they will stop the session.

[jobeprobe]

98db is a tad naff with east midland airport on the doorstep:\

I did a donnington evenin earlier this year but put the baffles back in my race can, but it effected the fueling and left me with a noticeable flat spot so have now got a standard can for quiet days which runs ok

Rob

[Purge]

Still pants ;)
:purge:

[50pence]

so as long as you back off on the start finish straight you will be ok.

Or makes sure that there are three or four of you together each time you go past the meter so they cannot get an individual reading!

[RHM]

98db is a tad naff with east midland airport on the doorstep:\

No, it's completely fscking stupid! Just like the fecktards who moved to Castle Combe next to an established race circuit and then complain about the noise! :hand:

But worse than all of those are the jobsworths on the Councils who then go ahead and pass the noise restrictions. :swear:

[RHM]

Still pants ;)
:purge:

:agreed: :D:

[jobeprobe]

Will any of you be riding donnington with a bad back, if so i'll tag on with you, cause mine is giving me some real trouble (fooking typical) :( but i'll be there come rain or shine:crazy:

Rob

[RHM]

No, my back's one of the few parts of me that doesn't ache much these days.

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Still pants ;)
:purge:

at least the weather is on our side... Geoff must have had words :lol:

Donington weather (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml)

[Tennis]

Just spent the morning removing the Twin Devil pipes from the Blade and knocking up a Db killer for the old Akra can.

Ladies and Gentlemen we have 98Db's I hope

:tennis:

[RHM]

We've definitely got Neil Hodgson there and apparently James Haydon will also be around. NH apparently does some of the briefing so we need to shut Geoff up!

Thanks to re-arranged footie schedules, I won't be leaving here until around 4.00pm-ish so get a pint of wifebeater lined up for me for 7.00-7.30pm would you? :lager:

[Purge]

so get a pint of wifebeater lined up for me
Yesss Sah!!!

Bringing along the purgerexes; both will be sporting crappy baffles in the Akra cans (PS Don't forget to bring my baffle along :tiggrr: :thumb: )

purgerex2 now almost back together after its USD transplant, will finish it tomorrow, giving me enough time for a test ride before the track.

It'll be interesting comparing them on the same track on the same day.
Only difference in handling will be down to the Maxton USD re-valve and the JMC / Ohlins rears on purgerex1. Hoping that the braced s'arm on purgerex2 will be as good as the JMC :hmm:

I'll be in the bar at the Donington Manor Hotel from about 6pm :drink: :drink:

:purge:

[RHM]

Yesss Sah!!!

:teeth:

purgerex2 now almost back together after its USD transplant, will finish it tomorrow, giving me enough time for a test ride before the track.

:eek: :hail:

Not a slow job then?

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

(PS Don't forget to bring my baffle along :tiggrr: :thumb: )


:purge:

no worries

[Purge]

:thanks:

[Purge]

Not a blow job then?

Not enough time for that if I want to get the USDs fitted in time ;)

:purge:

[Typhoon]

Poped into Steve Jordans Shop to day and spoke to Sarah ("Mrs Steve Jordan") who said that the Monitoring equipment has in the past been mounted just at the beginning of the Pit Wall. Best to ride past on feathered throttles and to stay well over to the right as you go by. Apparently with baffels in we shouldn't really worry too much. Sarah's racing Suzuki apparently with full racing exhaust (no baffle etc) was recently tested @ 98 decibels, so we shouldn't get too paranoid about it. In her case putting the baffel in gained her 2bhp!

Steve and Sarah will be at Donington and will riding as Instructors. Steve will also be setting up suspension too, once the warm up laps for the A, I and N have been run.

Roll on Monday. :D:

[Purge]

USD's fitted, ran out of time before pub tonight, so just front wheel, muddy and side steering damper to fit.

Then tomorrow, a quick test ride, then lunch / pub, then pack purgevanwith Rexes, then drive to Dony, arrival about 6pm.

See yer all there :thumb:

:purge:

[RHM]

:thumb:

I'm a tad worried about arriving late with no room for BlueST, BlueTrailer and BlueRex :(

[Tennis]

:thumb:

I'm a tad worried about arriving late with no room for BlueST, BlueTrailer and BlueRex :(


Prolly get to share with :purge: (See Almera thread), you have been warned..... ;)


Flying up in the SaaB early morning so i'll see you there.

:tennis:

[RHM]

:doh:

No, I have a rheum booked (Insp. Clouseau reference) but I'm worried about the car park. And I snore for England too...

[Typhoon]

:doh:

No, I have a rheum booked (Insp. Clouseau reference) but I'm worried about the car park. And I snore for England too...

All the best people do! :mut:

[RHM]

Leaving in 5 mins. See y'all there :bike: :sunny:

[ournige]

Good to meet up with everyone at donnington today, top day except for one small incident [which i'm sure you'll all hear about later]:eek: By the way can i be changed from TPB supporter to pit crew please:D: Just waiting for the pics and especially the video to be posted :biggrin:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Good to meet up with everyone at donnington today, top day except for one small incident [which i'm sure you'll all hear about later]:eek: By the way can i be changed from TPB supporter to pit crew please:D: Just waiting for the pics and especially the video to be posted :biggrin:


whats that then :whistle:

[ournige]

whats that then :whistle:


Not for me to say mate ;)

[Dean]

Vid will be posted in a few days, sorry for the delay, away with work, and R1 mate, the one with the camera, even more IT thick than me.

Early review of tape, I'm told, shows very nice knee down action at Foggy esses of a couple of Rexers, then on to Melbourne, again knee down, but with one Rex's back wheel trying to overtake the front..
Then a tumble of sorts..

Any way, shit happens, I've parked a brand new (1200 miles on clock), 7R up side down at Redgates.

Great day, some ace moves here and there, and a couple of 'scalps'. :bike:

Well done Tigg for bending bike back in to shape and chargin' on.

Got the tosser on the red R1, if that helps.. :dance:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Well even though i did bin the rex :\ , on the melbourne loop it was still a great day..

Thanks to :purge: for the replacement brake lever and Ournige the TPB official Pit Crew :thumb: to get me back up and running for the afternnon session..

Excuse No.1 (c) Dave Talbot.... a jack rabbit jumped out on me and i didn't want to hurt it.....(cheers Dave)

Excuse No.2 (c) :rhm: the Renault Cup weekend made the Melbourne Loop a bit slippy (actually true)

Excuse No. 3 (c) Steve Jordan racing, the front end was too soft and i probably had a bit of bounce which unsettled the front end and caused it to low side... this is more like it as it's known as high side alley and it was a low side.... :\ never mind it was still a bloody good day...

OK guys do your worst ;)

[Gozzie]

Top couple of days :thumb:
Last minute decision saw the TPB good weather pixie arriving at the hotel for beers, food, and chat. Splendid night catching up with whats been going on etc. Great to see the usual faces, and also some new ones (and apologies to Ournige who I didnt really speak to, I didnt realise who you were until very late in the day :o: )
Pictures were a bit crap as I dropped the camera and have obviously knackered something inside, until Simon messed with it a bit at lunchtime and I managed to get some more promising shots in the afternoon. Piccies will be posted as soon as I get them all (289 of them!!!) downloaded from the camera and sorted out.
Hope you all got home safely.
:gozzie:

[Typhoon]

Just got home! (8:45pm) Now to unload the van - :\

Great day had by all, even TI GG RRRRRRRRRR I think! I'll up load the picy's later.

I'll sleep like a log to night, that's for certain. :)

[SHE-REX]

cracking day :rockon: :cool: had my piccy taken with Neil Hodgson and James Haydon,and got some signed goodies,cap,t-shirt and posters.. :D:

nice to see all you fellow rexers again.. :bye:


shame about the minor blip on the Melbourne Loop,. :eyebrow:

[jobeprobe]

Cracking day folks

Good to put faces to names

Some excellent riding with those big rex's folks

Cheers Rob (ex rexxer)

[RHM]

What they all said. :cool:

Pleasure (as always) meeting old faces and a few new ones too. Tig was knee down everywhere so we got him bumped up into the Rex group :bike:

:hail: for fettling Tiggrrrrrrrex back into shape with the Pit Crew enough to get it back out again after getting The Most Damage Ever.

:hail: hail: to Steve Jordan for fettling nearly every Rex there :cool:

Got home at 8.20pm after going all round Will's Mother's thanks to a numpty closing the M1. :swear:

Oh and I'm sure Nigel had a great day too, eh Dave?... ;)

[rockin rexer]

Fantastic, brilliant, I had a great day!
My first track day but it sure won't be the last.
Nice to meet some new old faces, ;) looking forward to next one already.
Bad luck Tigrrrrrrrrrr hope you get the rex back together soon!

[Purge]

Possibly the best one yet, perfect track, weather and company (racers and supporters!).

Got both purgerex's suspension fettled by SJ, big improvement, and newly USD'd purgedrex2 stayed in one piece on it's first test ride on the track after it's Sunday afternoon surgery and handled fine :teeth:

:hail: :tiggrr: for moving up to Inters and showing us his knee down stylee, which works as good as it looks.....except when he jumped out of gear knee on deck at 80mph a few metres in front of me. Not sure who was the most scared ;)

Had a couple of good dices with Typhoon (a new personal record for the most over-takes and re-overetakes in one session!) and :tennis: until he got his suspension fettled and cleared off on The Fireplace, even over-taking our very own :rhm: ex-Track God ;)

Excellent evening and day, was good to see so many Rexes on track and so many Rexers coming along to watch :thumb:

:purge:

[RHM]

Out-braked by :tennis: ... oh the shame! :cry: ;)

[Tennis]

A most exellent day
Most unfortunate of Tigg to low side in high side alley (its only those not trying hard enough that dont come off) (or those NOT looking at the bloke in fronts taped out brake lights) but well bandaged together for the rest of the day.:cool:

Spent most of the morning chasing :rhm:, most of the early afternoon overtaking him only to be re-overtaken, then the session before last after :rhm: pulling off a spectacular overtaking manovre past a girl on a 400 down starkys, i out braked him into the chicane never to see him again.

(Edited for reasons of clarity for the older member)

Cheif Agitator, King of the late braking

:tennis:

[RHM]

a spectacular overtaking manovre past a girl on a 400 down starkys out braked him into the chicane never to see him again.

Ah! That explains it: the 400 rider was a bloke, so I expect you just didn't see your braking point :lol:

I'd get your eyes tested ;)

[Tennis]

Ah! That explains it: the 400 rider was a bloke, so I expect you just didn't see your braking point :lol:

I'd get your eyes tested ;)

It may be time to follow Shue's lead Rich, hand over the mantle as it were?? ;)

:tennis:

[RHM]

Long overdue it is too :thumb:

[ournige]

Oh and I'm sure Nigel had a great day too, eh Dave?... ;)[/QUOTE]

Who me?:dunno:

[RHM]

No, Nigel the Shopkeeper: http://www.zrxoc.com/board/member.php?u=13

Dave Talbot was kind enough to ring him to let him know what a cracking day we were having :lol:

[TI GG RRRRRRRRRR]

Oh and I'm sure Nigel had a great day too, eh Dave?... ;)

Who me?:dunno:[/QUOTE]

no mate not you.... Dave Talbot phoned Nigel the shop keeper to wind him up :lol:

[jobeprobe]

Hi

Any of you got a link to the donnington photograher site

Cheers

Rob

[RHM]

http://www.edpphoto.com/galleries.htm

They're not online yet.

[jobeprobe]

http://www.edpphoto.com/galleries.htm

They're not online yet.

Thank you

Rob

[RHM]

:thumb: