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Ray
06-Apr-2005, 14:27
Anyone got any more info. for Spectators at Cadwell for the 1st DD race meeting?

I'm organising a ride in for the Yorks region so any more info would be helpful.

How much to get in? Just seen its £12 to get in on the day (£10 in advance but then you have to pay £1.50 to get the ticket(s) sent???!!!)
Secure parking?
Paddock area for the DD competitors?
DSC focal point?

Anything else that might entice the Yorks region out of Hibernation other than the prospect of being the first to see 30 plus Ducatis doing battle on a UK race track??

I know we have to cough up to cross the Humber bridge £1.10??

TIA

Ray

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Ray]

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Ray]

fil2
06-Apr-2005, 14:47
i think you raise some excellent points.......

Will there be a dsc meeting point for the club...if not it is a very good idea..

to have all the dd racers in one area is also a good idea but hard to arrange as most wil be arriving at different times....

thanks for the support in comming to watch us

Phil

HW
06-Apr-2005, 14:55
Does anyone know if you can walk into the paddock on the Sunday? I've only been on a track day and it was open then. If it's a DSC race meet, then you would like to think that paid up DSC members can get in ... but maybe not?

We are certainly intending a trip there on the Sunday. Coming from Grantham area so Roman Cafe (A52 Grantham going east), Byards Leap Cafe (A17 between Newark and Sleaford), Speedway Corner Cafe (A153 Sleaford to Cadwell), Bourne all possible meeting points en route.

Henry

NBs996
06-Apr-2005, 15:04
Don't know what the partking arrangements are at cadwell, i've never been to a club meet there but I assume it'll be the field just outside the paddock area.
If you turn up on a monnie or an ss there may be a need to provide your own security guard! :lol:

A meeting point would prob be a good idea to sort in advance, rather than a "call me when you turn up" plan, cos there's not much in the way of phone coverage at cadders. Who's got the DSC banner??

Hope to see lots of spectators cos it'll be a pretty entertaining race!

Steve M
06-Apr-2005, 15:05
you will be able to get into the paddock

Dibble
06-Apr-2005, 15:05
most clube series like BEMSEE, New Era, DP etc all have open paddocks and garages with no restrictions so you can get as behind the scenes as you like ....

Steve M
06-Apr-2005, 15:08
the paddock will be free, after you pay to get into the circuit.

psychlist
06-Apr-2005, 15:57
Presumably the sponsorship for the series means that "ordinary DSC members" will get some benefit (free tickets or a reduced rate of entry? :lol: ) as the racers tickets will get used by their own sponsors?

fil2
06-Apr-2005, 16:02
Originally posted by psychlist
Presumably the sponsorship for the series means that "ordinary DSC members" will get some benefit (free tickets or a reduced rate of entry? :lol: ) as the racers tickets will get used by their own sponsors?

Yes pay.......

My sponsor wont be using the free tickets they will go to dsc members.....who would not mind paying if they had to. I attended alot of race meetings last year supporting weeksy and 12 quid is great value..........

Phil
:ninja:

NBs996
06-Apr-2005, 16:16
Paul matey, you'll have the pleasure joining in an extra club activity for a mere twelve quid. Not much to cough up to participate... my tickets are costing me £000's!

fil2
06-Apr-2005, 16:33
my tickets are costing me £000's! [/quote]

im sure u mean £0000's....................


Phil

:devil:

psychlist
06-Apr-2005, 16:44
... my tickets are costing me £000's!

:lol: Who's choice is that? You go ahead and enjoy it Nick, I envy you for doing it but if it's gonna detract from me doing everything else count me out.

As for having the pleasure of club activity I get that EVERY weekend in the form of Berks/Kent, Hant, Sussex and Surrey regional meets and ride outs, as well as the 3 or 4 track days I can squeeze in through the year (good luck Gary and Catherine, I'll be supporting your business venture as a customer) with fellow DSC members and the occasional ride out to see other DSC members on their trackdays.
MY CHOICE! ;)

I'm sure you will get plenty of willing spectators but I'd rather put £12 towards a day riding my own bike round the shires than watching somebody else ride theirs, I'm usually not interested in attending race meetings and I was only interested in this (and the few club meets I've been to in the past) because it is some of my mates doing it and I might have wanted to do it next year. :lol:

NBs996
06-Apr-2005, 16:49
Probably more like £aaaagghghhghghhrrrr!!!! would be closer to the mark, and my engine hasn't even blown up yet!

Anyway, back to Ray's points...
I think both entertainers and entertainees will be mingling in the paddock before the races so will be able to meet up over a cup of my coffee and wander off en mass to watch the battle.

I'm sure we'll try'n camp as close together as poss, but reserve the right to banish serial snoorers to the other end of the paddock, or even a couple of postcodes away!

WeeJohnyB
06-Apr-2005, 16:55
Pay your £12 you tight gits:lol:

Once in, the whole paddock area is open so you can chat to any racer, look close up at their bikes etc. Pretty much the only time not to do this is when you see they are preparing to race, ie kit on, This applies very much to the DSC boys as well. I've had loads of you come to watch me and Monty racing and it's really brilliant to get support and know you have people you know watching you, BUT, please leave them alone when it's time for them to race, don't hang about their area when they are getting themselves mentally prepared unless they ask you to. I know it will be tempting to stand in the paddock watching them get ready to go out, but certainly for me, I need some time to myself, it's not being rude, it's just that they're about to do something they've never done before and they'll either want to be alone, or have their team/trusted friends around them, not half the DSC.

If you're riding to Cadwell, th epaddock will be full of vans, caravans, truck and tents. You may be able to park near a friends van/tent etc, but depending on how many racers there are at the meeting, space will be at a premium and you'll end up having to park in a field, so bring a stand puck/beer can so your bike is still upright when you get back.

Wish I could be there, have fun.

WeeJohnyB

antonye
06-Apr-2005, 16:57
So exactly what is the DSC spending on the DesmoDue series, apart from organisational time from the MT and DesmoDue team, which you have such a problem with Psychlist? And what would you rather "spend" this money on?

Believe me, we ain't getting jack from the club in terms of cash. It's the damn hard work of people like Chris and Michael (to name but two) that have managed to pull this together.

Do you also think that the club shouldn't organise trackdays because not everyone can participate?

Obviously my view on this is biased because I've made my choice, paid my money (yes PAID to race!) and I will defend the series, but I'm interested to hear why you feel it is necessary to constantly snipe at the series.

AK
06-Apr-2005, 17:07
Boys, c'mon - all have a look at what WJB wrote - all what you need to do & know:)

C

uncledunnie
06-Apr-2005, 17:08
I'm happy to donate my unused extra entry tickets to the DSC, to be handed out to other members who want to spectate.

In fact (sniff, sniff) I will be going to Cadwell on my tod so there's 3 tickets in the pot already.

Any one like to be chief collector and distributor of unused tickets??

I would offer - but I'm far too busy calibrating wing nuts and dialling in flanges right now :D:D

psychlist
06-Apr-2005, 17:14
Originally posted by antonye
So exactly what is the DSC spending on the DesmoDue series, apart from organisational time from the MT and DesmoDue team, which you have such a problem with Psychlist?

Problem? no!!! Get real :P I refute your remarks sir :o
And, in the interests of keeping the public face one of decorum, you have a U2U "mate" ;)

Edited to add that I am not constantly sniping at the "series" but I WILL respond when I see something silly going on (like the "You have mail" thread) which has happened more than once!
So there :P

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by psychlist]

skidlids
06-Apr-2005, 17:22
Originally posted by uncledunnie

In fact (sniff, sniff) I will be going to Cadwell on my tod so there's 3 tickets in the pot already.

I usually only get 3 tickets allocated to me as a rider and more often than not I need one for myself to get in.
For the first meeting I have asked for Sponsor tickets for my mate Scott at Reservoir cogs who has helpedme out with a few parts at a cheap as chips price. Hopefully I will have my mate Adrian attending Cadwell with me so that should leave one ticket going spare, which I hope to offer to DSC rideout regulars. Castle Combe allocation is all spoken for but after that I will hopefully have a couple ofl spare tickets for each round.

antonye
06-Apr-2005, 17:24
As the others have said, it was discussed at the DD meeting at the AGM that spare tickets would be pooled and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis at each round, if I remember correctly?

psychlist
06-Apr-2005, 19:07
Thank you for saying that Antonye, although there's not been a public announcement on behalf of the race committee it's about time. Yes it was discussed at the closed DD meeting after the AGM but not promulgated to anybody other than those involved with the racing series.
Although I would not expect any racers to give up their free spaces I appreciate the gesture towards other club members as I'm sure they will too ;)

Brent
06-Apr-2005, 19:40
I'll be at Castle Combe, and happy to pay. It's not much for a day's entertainment for me compared to many other options...

The only down side is that if I get too excited, I might have to examine the cost of sleeving down the 750ss :D

psychlist
06-Apr-2005, 19:45
Originally posted by Brent
It's not much for a day's entertainment for me compared to many other options...


Undoubted! :bouncy:
and IF there are some people sitting out there that wouldn't normally go then a free ticket or two may entice them to go along to watch too! ;)

sparkin
06-Apr-2005, 19:49
I go on Holiday the next day,but what the hell,I`ll drum the Narfuk boys up and we`ll pay:D :eureka: they`ll take carrots and sugarbeet on the gate won`t they? :lol::lol::lol:

Dementor
06-Apr-2005, 21:29
Each to their own, but I can't wait, Mrs Dementor and I will be there all weekend. Someone will need to keep Nick & Peteb supplied with Pork& Pickle pies:lol:

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Dementor]

HW
06-Apr-2005, 23:21
Originally posted by Dseered
I am going to try and get to Cadwell, what time will the DD boys be running, would like to come on the bike, not sure yet though !

The Cadwell Circuit website shows the DD as being the last in the Event Lineup, but then below says NO timetable currently available. Not sure how you'd read that.

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/cadwell-park/events/event-details.asp?ProductID=615

bradders
06-Apr-2005, 23:31
ok - what about spectators arriving night before? Can I camp with the race guys? Will I need a ticket for Sat and Sunday to do that?

I plan to bring my family with me to cadders and be there by Sat early eve, camp with you lot and generally get caught up in the atmpshere - will this happen or will I be trurned away or have to go elsewhere? Even thinking of staying Sun eve and trudging back on the Monday.

If I cant, I dont think I'll bother. 5-6hr drive there to turn around and come back is not appealing...

Need some help on this guys - who can answer my Q's?

Ta

Dementor
06-Apr-2005, 23:37
Sandra & I will be there all day Saturday & Sunday Paul, but don't do canvas, it'll be BB for DD:lol:

TP
06-Apr-2005, 23:38
Originally posted by bradders
ok - what about spectators arriving night before? Can I camp with the race guys? Will I need a ticket for Sat and Sunday to do that?

I plan to bring my family with me to cadders and be there by Sat early eve, camp with you lot and generally get caught up in the atmpshere - will this happen or will I be trurned away or have to go elsewhere? Even thinking of staying Sun eve and trudging back on the Monday.

If I cant, I dont think I'll bother. 5-6hr drive there to turn around and come back is not appealing...

Need some help on this guys - who can answer my Q's?

Ta

Not sure about this mate, if you get no joy I'll ring new Era in the morning for you.

Send me a u2u in the morning if you want me to.

phoenix n max
07-Apr-2005, 00:08
Originally posted by bradders
ok - what about spectators arriving night before? Can I camp with the race guys? Will I need a ticket for Sat and Sunday to do that?

I plan to bring my family with me to cadders and be there by Sat early eve, camp with you lot and generally get caught up in the atmpshere - will this happen or will I be trurned away or have to go elsewhere? Even thinking of staying Sun eve and trudging back on the Monday.

If I cant, I dont think I'll bother. 5-6hr drive there to turn around and come back is not appealing...

Need some help on this guys - who can answer my Q's?

Ta
If you can get a spare ticket or 2 from any of the racers then it wouldn't be a problem. I've arrived at circuits at 1am armed with just a ticket - and me caravan and it's fine. You DO need a ticket though.

phoenix n max
07-Apr-2005, 00:14
Originally posted by HW
Originally posted by Dseered
I am going to try and get to Cadwell, what time will the DD boys be running, would like to come on the bike, not sure yet though !

The Cadwell Circuit website shows the DD as being the last in the Event Lineup, but then below says NO timetable currently available. Not sure how you'd read that.

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/cadwell-park/events/event-details.asp?ProductID=615

We're not last in the line up - unless they change it - race programme currently means we are the 10th out of 13 in the race order. Meaning we will be race 10 and race 23 out of 26 on the day. Effectively we are likely to be just before or just after lunch depending on stoppages for race 1 and then late afternoon for race 2.

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by phoenix n max]

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by phoenix n max]

HW
07-Apr-2005, 00:19
Originally posted by phoenix n max
Originally posted by HW
Originally posted by Dseered
I am going to try and get to Cadwell, what time will the DD boys be running, would like to come on the bike, not sure yet though !

The Cadwell Circuit website shows the DD as being the last in the Event Lineup, but then below says NO timetable currently available. Not sure how you'd read that.

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/cadwell-park/events/event-details.asp?ProductID=615

We're not last in the line up - unless they change it - race programme currently means we are the 10th out of 13 in the race order. Meaning we will be race 10 and race 23 out of 26 on the day. Effectively we are likely to be just before or just after lunch depending on stoppages for race 1 and then late afternoon for race 2.

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by phoenix n max]


[Edited on 6-4-2005 by phoenix n max]

Excellent. Thanks for the heads up. You're likely to have "rent a mob" there for support from whoever is local at least so info like this means we won't get there just as your race finishes!

phoenix n max
07-Apr-2005, 00:22
No problem - Despite the fact that we won't be racing till at least mid morning we still gotta be in the tech control shed for 7 am ish !
Still it's gives us plenty of time to watch others lines and get a nice big greasy brekkie digested before we have to race :D
When the entries come in i'll post up if theres any change in the race programme.

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by phoenix n max]

NBs996
07-Apr-2005, 09:15
Originally posted by Dementor
Each to their own, but I can't wait, Mrs Dementor and I will be there all weekend. Someone will need to keep Nick & Peteb supplied with Pork& Pickle pies:lol:

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Dementor]

Food? Did somebody say food??
Tickets are in the post roy :D

n

p.s. Phoenix - where did you find out the programme info?

Monty
07-Apr-2005, 09:45
I will be in the paddock from about 2.00ish Saturday with the race bus. Will put up a club flag so use me as a meeting point-someone has to keep you lot-and the racers-in order............:lol:

John

AK
07-Apr-2005, 10:08
also, scrutineering for the DD bikes is going to be done during the Sat afternoon where poss, as all are 'new' to racing - will save a lot of time on the Sun - so I am told.....

C

KeefyB
07-Apr-2005, 10:18
Originally posted by sparkin
I go on Holiday the next day,but what the hell,I`ll drum the Narfuk boys up and we`ll pay:D :eureka: they`ll take carrots and sugarbeet on the gate won`t they? :lol::lol::lol:
No mate,thats what you get as change!!:lol:

For those that have never been to a club race meeting,£12 quid is a measly price to pay for a full days action.Paddock entry is usually free.
Those expecting hospitality suites,goodie stalls and glamour gals,........forget it,its a club race,not BSB.
Secure parking?,..at Cadwell?..:lol::lol::lol:
If you are lucky you may be able to park up somewhere on the hard standng in the paddock.Chances are that every avaiable space will be taken by the racers vans/transporters/hangers on/etc.Best park on the grass out of the way.As WJB said,bring a sidestand puck or beer can to rest the bike on.
Best places to watch on the Woodland circuit are,the Hairpin:devil: the Mountain and Hall bends.The latter best viewed from the cafe veranda with a pint in your hand!;)
The race action usually starts at 11am at New Era meetings with a break around 1ish.Dont turn your nose up at the non DD races,club racing is fast and furious and well worth a look.
See ya there!

phoenix n max
07-Apr-2005, 10:32
Originally posted by NBs996


p.s. Phoenix - where did you find out the programme info?

The programme is on the entry form Nbs. Unless they alter it that is. We are races w1 and w2 and as far as I know new era run alphabetically. It looks the same for Castle Combe too.

Ray
08-Apr-2005, 21:19
Thanks,

From this I'm Guessing racing starts at 9.00am on the Sunday and if we get there before 11.00am we wont miss the DD action.

I'll be there with as many of the Yorks mob as possible.

Ray.

Screwy
10-Apr-2005, 20:47
Originally posted by Ray
Thanks,

From this I'm Guessing racing starts at 9.00am on the Sunday and if we get there before 11.00am we wont miss the DD action.

I'll be there with as many of the Yorks mob as possible.

Ray.

Well having just posted off my membership and being in Yorkshire count me in please :D

Ian
10-Apr-2005, 21:17
Don’t think we need an official DSC or Race Comity "instruction" on the DD boys and what to do with their tickets, as they are just that, their tickets. They have sponsors, friends, other half's to think about, and then DSC members. It would be a shame if any DD rider’s tickets were wasted, but I think that unlikely.

Like Bradders I am bringing the family with tent on Saturday PM.

As was said at the AGM, this should be a club event with a chance to cheer on our boys. I can't wait for the flag to drop on race one, then I can relax. Then the work starts again to get our series covered by the press.

Never been to Cadwell before, what’s going on for food on Saturday night? Any Italian restaurants near by?

domski
10-Apr-2005, 21:54
Haven't read all the thread, but forgive me for being cunning, but I have been known to 'sneak' in upwards of 6 people into meetings in the back of my van, and use just 1 pass to get myself in... There are ways and means.

Here's the controversial bit...

I think the circuits get enough cash as it is from the 'Hirer'. As far as I know, New Era are actually doing their best to give teams extra tickets for free by adding the 'sponsors details' bit on the entry forms, so that they can 'prove' to the circuit that the tickets are going to sponsors, and not just extended family and mates. Well done New Era I say.

Always worth doing the asylum smuggling bit though :D:D

bradders
10-Apr-2005, 22:00
so, just to make it simple, will I need tickets to get in Saturday night?? Or , if I cant get any from a DD rider, I would need 2, can I buy them Sunday morning even tho been there all night??

Ian - good to see others doing the same, want to try and persuade wifey that its a good family thing going racing, so I dont get resistance next year;) Dont think there is much locally, but believe the good old BBQ may come in handy.