all doing donington ?

[dickieducati]

with the exception of dave reilly, is everyone planning to be out there at donington?

we going for a DD record grid ?

[AK]

Hope so!:devil:

[Chris Wood]

Yep

The top 10 is going to be busy!!!!

[AK]

Originally posted by Chris Wood
Yep

The top 10 is going to be busy!!!!

Verrrry busy

[psychlist]

Originally posted by CK and AK
Originally posted by Chris Wood
Yep

The top 10 is going to be busy!!!!

Verrrry busy

Better tell Shaggy to make sure the DJ's there then, doubt he'll want to play any top 10 hits tho :burn:

Oh yes, electrics permitting, I'll be there :puzzled:

[skidlids]

Nos 88 and 3 will be there and No 13 should be reappearing on a new bike with a new rider.

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by Chris Wood
Yep

The top 10 is going to be busy!!!!

still aiming for top 10, but will accept a 13th. still an improvement for me and it seems to be getting a little crowded! :lol::lol::lol:

[multi600]

I'll be there, question is will Ducati UK and guest rider finaly make the grid. It will be interesting to see another Numptystrada on the grid.

[Andy#99]

Crikey, how many will be on the grid then?

....."I'll be aiming for a top TWENTY" doesn't sound so sexy does it? But I'll still be there thrashing the knackers off #99.

Oh yes, I just remembered...I'm getting married 14 days after the race...and the "missus-to-be" may be a tad upset if I try too hard and end up smashing myself up....oh yes...and she reads this board....

SO..."I'll be aiming for a top THIRTY"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol::lol::lol:

Andy #99

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[butch890]

Chris will be ther,and i have it on good authority Michael Neeves will be on the DUK guest numptystrada .
Supersub will also be there!
Butch

[psychlist]

Or is he gonna be too tyred :lol: :lol:

[domski]

Originally posted by psychlist
Or is he gonna be too tyred :lol: :lol:

I'm ignoring that :P

I'll be there, trying for a trophy this time *cough*

Can we run slicks now then?

[psychlist]

Originally posted by domskidue
Can we run slicks now then?

Only if it's wet sir :devil:

[Scooter916]

Yep Skids, Spot on number 13 will be there.
Glyn

[Tonio600]

DD races are too easy for me (it's a joke).
So I've decided to discover the track during the untimed practice (hopefully we'll have one) :lol::lol::lol::lol: (it's life).

[dickieducati]

oh dear! no top 20 for you then...........:(

[fil2]

i will be at donny hoping for top 12...................

how long is it....jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh another 4 weeks...i know we got TA4 at Cadwell which is gonna be awesome but it feels like ages since we raced..........................:)

I just wanna get this season over with now...................

Phil

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by fil2

I just wanna get this season over with now...................

Phil

why not enjoying it, or gagging to start next year new and improved ??

[Tonio600]

Message original : dickieducati
oh dear! no top 20 for you then...........:(

And maybe no finish line for all riders around me in the first bend :D

I should wear an orange lid :lol::lol::lol:

[Tonio600]

I just wanna get this season over with now...................

Me as well.
This year I bought a bike, next year I'll buy some TD :)

[fil2]

Originally posted by dickieducati
Originally posted by fil2

I just wanna get this season over with now...................

Phil

why not enjoying it, or gagging to start next year new and improved ??

I guess the extended break has got me thinking a little too much. Unsure if I will/can race next year.
Im going into to Donny with a far more relaxed attitude than before trying to find the essence of why i started the DD..FUN.... :)

[dickieducati]

phil,

i think the fact of the matter is, if you are even slightly competitive( which i think you are) you will find yourself thinking less about the fun and more about beating the other competitors. i think most of us out there are looking to improve or beat the person we finished behind in the last race. if not then racing isnt really for you. (generally, not you personally).

for me, i dont find it "fun" but i find it more and more enjoyable each race. there is a distinction between the two for me.

[fil2]

Originally posted by dickieducati
phil,

i think the fact of the matter is, if you are even slightly competitive( which i think you are) you will find yourself thinking less about the fun and more about beating the other competitors. i think most of us out there are looking to improve or beat the person we finished behind in the last race. if not then racing isnt really for you. (generally, not you personally).

for me, i dont find it "fun" but i find it more and more enjoyable each race. there is a distinction between the two for me.

i do agree to a certain extent but from a personal point of view i sometimes find myself getting whipped up into the points table frenzy..and all the ramifications of where who what when who do i have to beat !! what happens if !!! i have to reach this goal!!l i have to beat him or get closer to him this race etc etc...i guess i am a very competative person and im trying to get it under control so i can put less pressure on myself..im now sitting 4th in the championship and i feel alot of pressure to maintain that or make attempts to better it.......i never thought i would be here in the top 5 and i should be satisfied with it..but im not.....dammit....so i want to step back and evaluate why im doing it..........and i come up with fun the experience the getting faster the growing as a rider rather than where i place which is up to now what i have been concentrating on......At donny it is not a focal point where i finish

Does that make sense ... lol

[Rattler]

Originally posted by fil2
Originally posted by dickieducati
phil,

i think the fact of the matter is, if you are even slightly competitive( which i think you are) you will find yourself thinking less about the fun and more about beating the other competitors. i think most of us out there are looking to improve or beat the person we finished behind in the last race. if not then racing isnt really for you. (generally, not you personally).

for me, i dont find it "fun" but i find it more and more enjoyable each race. there is a distinction between the two for me.

i do agree to a certain extent but from a personal point of view i sometimes find myself getting whipped up into the points table frenzy..and all the ramifications of where who what when who do i have to beat !! what happens if !!! i have to reach this goal!!l i have to beat him or get closer to him this race etc etc...i guess i am a very competative person and im trying to get it under control so i can put less pressure on myself..im now sitting 4th in the championship and i feel alot of pressure to maintain that or make attempts to better it.......i never thought i would be here in the top 5 and i should be satisfied with it..but im not.....dammit....so i want to step back and evaluate why im doing it..........and i come up with fun the experience the getting faster the growing as a rider rather than where i place which is up to now what i have been concentrating on......At donny it is not a focal point where i finish

Does that make sense ... lol

To save any Donny related stress - simply don't attend!!! - sorted ;)

It'll be good for you and good for everyone else ! ;)

Tim

[beancounter]

Phil, you seem to be constantly re-evaluating yourself and your position and motives, and are never satisfied with where you are and what you've already achieved.

These are qualities of a true 'winner'

Good on ya mate. Good luck at Donny.

[TP]

I agree with Tim, Phil just take it easy mate.

You know it makes sense ;)

[fil2]

bastids...........no easy path for you my friends..u r gonna have to earn your place above me.......;)...

[NBs996]

Phil, If you're not 'appy with 4th then just sit a race out and I'll relieve you of the position. I don't mind, really.

[dickieducati]

see........................



notice how much fun we are all having?




everybody cant wait for you to give it a miss so they can take your place:lol::lol::lol:

[Chris Wood]

I can't recomend this DD stuff enough, I'm only getting half the experience and still loving every minute of it?

Next year, FOR SURE!

I have lost all interest in road riding, trackdays are now 'test days', I search under 'race' on ebay.......

I wonder will Petronas sponsor me next year?

Or maybe my local Shell garage, I've never bought more 98 RON in my life?

My RS has blown up and I'm thinking, mmmm I could buy a DD bike instead of pay for the repairs....

Bring on Donnington.....never been there!

Rant over!

[the old man]

Life, the Universe & Everything - will be there. Hope to improve on my last visit when it was maximum points for my double somersault, backflip & piked entry at the old hairpin - bet they're still finding bits of CBR600 in the long grass!!

[phoenix n max]

Max and I will be there.