Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Desmo Due meeting 12-2-04

[NBs996]

Fordie/Frank,

Good words guys.

Something that has come out in the wash, and has been the main point of discussion both on and off the msg board, has now been finalised and we're told can be public knowledge... TYRES!

In summary, the discussion at the meeting was to float the suggestions put forward, including those discussed here on the open forum (yep, the MT are listening!).
Options discussed were:
1) A single control tyre;
2) Free tyres, permitting wets and warmers;
3) Any road legal tyre;
4) Each entrant nominate a tyre and have to stick with it for the season.

conclusion of discussion was:
1) This was agreed to be the way to go;
2) Pretty much dismissed instantly!
3) Would be a cost issue with those that could swap according to wet/dry, and be an advantage for those that had the luxury of spare wheels;
4) One person thought this would be best, but was taken out for a good kickin' by the rest!

So, a single tyre was to be chosen. MW said the best option for a single tyre with reference suitability and what the manufacturer had put on the table would be Pirelli Diablo's. All agreed this tyre would be acceptable so the management went off to finalise this with supplier. This evenings email to riders confirmed that this tyre will be used.

There was another major piece of news that was anounced, that's yet to be confirmed, but keep an ear open cos it should be going public soon - I look forward to hearing more myself!

Finally, thanks to the series management team for what is obviously a LOT of hard work.

NickB #34

[bradders]

is this an issue of information or decision participation??

I hope that I can support whenever possible at race meetings, getting bits for local guys if needed and able (NBs/Skids/Rattler - anytime) and stuff, and would like to know whats going on without fear of cloak and dagger routines and special handshakes to get it.

But I don't think I should have an impact on the decisions unless it is membership money being spent - in which case that must be open to either a vote or similar action.

[Rattler]

Originally posted by bradders
is this an issue of information or decision participation??

I hope that I can support whenever possible at race meetings, getting bits for local guys if needed and able (NBs/Skids/Rattler - anytime) and stuff, and would like to know whats going on without fear of cloak and dagger routines and special handshakes to get it.

But I don't think I should have an impact on the decisions unless it is membership money being spent - in which case that must be open to either a vote or similar action.

Fairy's muff Bradders - you can make me tea at anytime!!!

[NBs996]

Originally posted by bradders
is this an issue of information or decision participation??

it's information paul, I think it's been discussed a little bit already! But feel free to discuss further and offer opinion.

And Rattler's got servants for tea making, I've just got a greasy mechanic!

[TP]

Originally posted by NBs996
And Rattler's got servants for tea making, I've just got a greasy mechanic!

You've got a mechanic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooh, suits you sir ...

Anyone wanna be my mechanic?

[skidlids]

Paul, you have my number so if there is anything you want to ask then I am quite happy to discuss my thoughts/plans/ideas about Desmo Due with any DSC member that is interested, but as this is a open forum I would rather not inform the whole world as some times things get taken ourt of context.
Bit like the original tyre vote on here where it didn't take long for the amount of votes to be well in excess of the participants, I felt it was a bit like being told what tyres I should race on by people that were not going to have to race on them when racing means spending my own money and risking my bike and my neck and as such it is nice as a racer to have a say in the rules/decisions for once.
As I have said before even without Desmo Due I would be racing this year as well as doing lots of DSC events I just think it is brilliant that I can combine the two.
In the past I have greatly appreciated fellow club members coming along to support me in my racing at places like Thruxton and Castle Combe and in turn I have popped along to watch WJB and weeksy. Now in 2005 we have a chance to do it on a larger scale.
So Paul mines a coffee white with one sugar thanks

Kev

[NBs996]

Not just any old mechanic Bruce, he's ex-Ducati

[skidlids]

shouldn't that be Old Ex Ducati Mechanic

[TP]

Originally posted by NBs996
Not just any old mechanic Bruce, he's ex-Ducati

at Bruce, I seem to be picking up that nickname a bit, can't think why ...

I've already drafted a proposal to see you fined 30 championship points for having a Ducati trained mechanic!

[Edited on 16-2-2005 by tp-996]

[NBs996]

Originally posted by tp-996

at Bruce, I seem to be picking up that nickname a bit, can't think why ...

I've already drafted a proposal to see you fined 30 championship points for having a Ducati trained mechanic!

[Edited on 16-2-2005 by tp-996]

Just 30 points? a mere drop in the ocean me ol' fruit, i'd hardly notice them missing. :P