Michael Neeves in DD at Donington

[Steve M]

Just for any one that didn't know about this, see HERE (http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatiuk/news/detail.jhtml?newsId=8381)

[Edited on 3-8-2005 by Steve M]

[Mark]

Nice little plug for DSC and DD i reckon!

[dickieducati]

yep, thats another place down for me!

are they sure its only a 620 in there!

good news for all concerned and nice to have a new face battling up at the front.

[everton]

Originally posted by dickieducati
yep, thats another place down for me!

are they sure its only a 620 in there!

good news for all concerned and nice to have a new face battling up at the front.

He's gonna woop all yer asses - not sure everyone is looking forward to this - contentious moi :rolleye:

[AK]

we're going to try our best with Mrs Snot this time:cool: ...now she has had open heart surgery.
Andy is hoping for a top 5 finish on his 'home' track - thats if he keeps her upright:o

C:smug:

[skidlids]

Anybody on a 620 should woop my ass at Donington, thats what a extra 10bhp with added torque is there for, still my 583 isn't giving up without a fight, it like me will be doing its best, just that our best isn't good enough to put us up at the pointy end.

[Mark]

And that's the spirit Kev, good luck mate.


Dickie old bean, I thought the DUK bike scores no points, or do u mean actual placings during the race?

[skidlids]

Cheers Mark
And for me I find it easier to count how far I am from the back (only need to use one hand but looking forward to when I need to use two) so one more up front isn't going to make a blind bit of difference.

[Edited on 1-8-2005 by skidlids]

[Mark]

I hope you spend more time looking forward than backwards Kev! :o

[Rattler]

No probs, we'll just send in Domski with his surface to surface missile that's specially configured to home in on Numptystruddles. ;)

Tim

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by Flanks


Dickie old bean, I thought the DUK bike scores no points, or do u mean actual placings during the race?

no i mean actual placings in the race.

the overall placings were irrelevant to me afther the lights went out at the first race!

[domski]

Originally posted by Rattler
No probs, we'll just send in Domski with his surface to surface missile that's specially configured to home in on Numptystruddles. ;)

Tim

Yeah, just follow me - I'll make a clearing for you all.

:saint:

[fil2]

Originally posted by everton
Originally posted by dickieducati
yep, thats another place down for me!

are they sure its only a 620 in there!

good news for all concerned and nice to have a new face battling up at the front.

He's gonna woop all yer asses - not sure everyone is looking forward to this - contentious moi :rolleye:

Its great for the series to have a guest rider..and with his apparent experience he should beat most of us hands down..if not then there is summit wrong..............

still im sure the spirit of the dd boys will shine through and we will do our best to make it diffacult for him..if we can...;)..

:ninja:

really hope the race leader Goeff can show the interloper the ropes..............:D

[WeeJohnyB]

I'll put my money on Geoff winning

WeeJohnyB

[Steve M]

Originally posted by WeeJohnyB
I'll put my money on Geoff winning

WeeJohnyB

me too, but if Micheal can get the Numpty anywhere near the top 5 it will be a very good result.

[dickieducati]

top 5 is a given. he was flying at cadwell. i recon he could take the win.

[fil2]

Originally posted by Steve M
Originally posted by WeeJohnyB
I'll put my money on Geoff winning

WeeJohnyB

me too, but if Micheal can get the Numpty anywhere near the top 5 it will be a very good result.

With his experience ..he SHOULD be top 3 or its a poor result........

[Steve M]

I'm sure he is capable of top 3, but is the Numpty up to it at Donington?
It's going to be good finding out:)

[phoenix n max]

Originally posted by skidlids
so one more up front isn't going to make a blind bit of difference.

Me either - usually a big fat zero behind me - don't care though and i'm looking forward to doing Donny again and hopefully this time in the dry :)

[butch890]

Originally posted by dickieducati
top 5 is a given. he was flying at cadwell. i recon he could take the win.
Are you sure theres no one better riding?:devil:
Butch

[dickieducati]

havn't heard of any new entrants or spare bikes going free?

i take it you know better.:eureka:

[fil2]

Possibly using daves bike from JHP.....>? is my guess but who..........


:rodent:

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by fil2
Possibly using daves bike from JHP.....>? is my guess but who..........


:rodent:

no its knackered.

[dickieducati]

ah yes ............just had a look at the entry list so far.............its all clear now.

cant think he's very fast, i recon he'll just be pottering around.

theres a few regular names missing at the moment are some of you not doing the race oe still to get your forms in ?

grid of 28 at the moment.

[NBs996]

Entry list?

[dickieducati]

yeah its not what you know, but who you know.

i guess i could post it.

its not secret info?

[TP]

Originally posted by dickieducati
yeah its not what you know, but who you know.

i guess i could post it.

its not secret info?

Yeah go on, post it.

I know my name is not on the list.

[phoenix n max]

Put my entry in ageeeeeeeeeeeees ago. Am i there Dickie?

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by TP
Originally posted by dickieducati
yeah its not what you know, but who you know.

i guess i could post it.

its not secret info?

Yeah go on, post it.

I know my name is not on the list.

you not doing it? or just late getting entry in ?

[TP]

Originally posted by dickieducati

you not doing it? or just late getting entry in ?

I've had a few things on my mind lately and forgot about it. I rang them on Monday and they are fine with a late entry as there are only 28 on the grid - it will cost me extra though ...

Nevermind.

Whack the list up!

[NBs996]

I hope he's not doing it... based on the show mr tp put on yesterday!

[dickieducati]

its a bit messy but you get the idea....................................

this is as of today so late entries may still come in.




2 Phillip Huntley 0205112 Team F3 "Peter Ford" Northampton Ducati 675
3 Kevin Palmer 0506627 Palmer & Phillips Oxford Ducati 675
4 Paul Sutliff 1239810 Wraysbury Tyres Ltd Warblington Ducati 583
6 Lin Jones UKMOC / Pro-fix Access Ltd Redditch Ducati 583
7 Alastair Bisson Rickmansworth Ducati 674
8 Geoff Spencer Baines Racing Market Rasen Ducati 620
9 Peter Yates SL Promotions Ltd Lichfield Ducati 620
10 Chris Wood Merry Printers Northampton Ducati 674
13 Glyn Hinsley 1865141 Barcroft Motorcycles Holton le Clay Ducati 675
21 Tim Howard 1546017 Cornerspeed Camberley Ducati 620
22 Michael Winter 0492207 Elizabeth Monk Tunbridge Wells Ducati 618
23 Dominic Cann 1203424 Louigi Moto Uffculme Ducati 620
26 Mike Dawson Ducati London South Surbiton Ducati 620
33 Mike Atack 1518570 CMW Motorcycles Southampton Ducati 620
34 Nick Boustead 0913139 WM Snell Havant Ducati 618
36 Andrew Johnson Alan and Charlotte Knight Willenhall Ducati 600
42 Ian Leah 0802058 999-Locks Ash Vale Ducati 620
44 Kevin Mooney Southampton Ducati 600
47 Richard Thirkettle 1359826 Croatiasun.co.uk Chelmsford Ducati 618
55 Marc Potter Kettering Ducati 620
56 Michael Neeves Stamford Ducati 620
62 C De Tarnowsky 1019210 Horley Ducati 620
68 Paul Payne 1682350 Motorapido.com Alton Ducati 674
69 Marcus Blackburn 1429221 P&H Motorcycles Ltd Southwater Ducati 620
77 Chris Butcher JH Performance Northampton Ducati 620
82 Antoine Josserand East Grinstead Ducati 618
88 Kevin Ellis 1743377 Reservoircogs.com Oxford Ducati 583
111 Antony Espindola Tecmoto.co.uk Chelmsford Ducati 674

[butch890]

ah yes ............just had a look at the entry list so far.............its all clear now.

cant think he's very fast, i recon he'll just be pottering around.

Really!!!!!!
Butch

[dickieducati]

yeah that was a joke btw

[chris.p]

I do remember a long time ago that a certain then MCN ( I think ) reporter entered the CB500 series on a one off ride at Donnington, with the 0 plate & romped away with it, it was wet I think & held as a support race to the then Transatlantic race series.
The sad bit is that I still think I have it on tape somewhere, can not remember the guys name:(


Chris.:burn:

[domski]

It wasn't Marc Potter

[chris.p]

Originally posted by domskidue
It wasn't Marc Potter


Your right, it wasn't, it was Matt Oxley:)




Chris.:burn:

[psychlist]

How can you get the results before the race :devil:

[domski]

Originally posted by psychlist
How can you get the results before the race :devil:

:lol::lol::lol:

They can't be the results.... coz I'm in them!! :o

[fil2]

Who is Marc Potter...................?....................:puz zled:............

Has Micheal Neeves had any race experience .....???

interested like...................

:o

[Steve M]

I think Marc Potter was the MCN road tester before Michael Neeves?

Dunno, but he's 'kin quick!

[fil2]

Originally posted by Steve M
I think Marc Potter was the MCN road tester before Michael Neeves?

Dunno, but he's 'kin quick!


Does he race now then.? or still test for a mag.?.......

Have either of them had race experience.........be interesting to know..... :)

[dickieducati]

to be honest if you are way out in front in dont think race experience comes into it!

[everton]

Originally posted by fil2
Who is Marc Potter...................?....................:puz zled:............

Has Micheal Neeves had any race experience .....???

interested like...................

:o

Phil,

Marc Potter is now MCN editor.

You can always ask Michael directly - he's an open, honest & likeable guy IMO - drop him a line -

Michael.Neeves@emap.com

Good luck and looking forward to seeing y'all at Donny.

Dave.

[fil2]

thanks everton.....

I just aint heard of either of them....i obviously knew Micheal Neeves was a MCN bike tester after he was at cads but other than that know very little about race experience etc

Phil


[Edited on 4-8-2005 by fil2]

[dickieducati]

so that'll be 3 numptys on the grid.

[domski]

Originally posted by dickieducati
so that'll be 3 numptys on the grid.

...and their Multistrada's :lol::lol::lol:

[fil2]

3..?

Lost........

its gonna be a nightmare to get into top 10 in race and qually.... :frog:

[domski]

Mike Atack, Mike Neeves and Mark Potter(?)

[dickieducati]

i think both the guest bike are multi's and mike's makes 3.

[antonye]

So are 55 and 56 both points-scoring entries then, or just guest riders?

[dickieducati]

i beleive they are the ducati uk guest bikes so non points scoring.

not that it matters one jot to me. but assuming they come for arguments sake 1st and 2nd, are those points taken out of the eqaution or does 3rd place in effect get maximum points? maybe worth claifying now save any toys being thrown at a later date.

[domski]

The way I understand it is that the Guest riders affect nothing.

So if they do finish 1st & 2nd, then the 3rd place rider will get maximum points (35) and so on as per normal.

[NBs996]

Mark Potter was at cadwell back in April testing some bmw type tourer thing. Chillo-style wheelies over t'mountain and panniers dragging round Coppice... he was quite handy!

So long as he gives me plenty of space each time he comes past then I'll be happy enough.

Unknown factor is Glyn, on Chi's old number... what's the scoop on him?

[Twinfan]

Michael Neeves is an ex-250 racer I think. I reckon he'll be handy enough on the multi-numpty...

[lizzie]

Michael Neeves was racing at Brands with Bemsee when we were there last month - so in fact, he's had more recent racing experience than any of you lot (Dom excepted)!

Didn't do especially well, but I've no idea whether that reflects the standard, whether his bike wasn't up to it/had problems etc.

I've heard Marc Potter is quick too.

Michael is on the DucatiUK guest bike, but I don't know whether Marc is considered a guest rider or not - and are we sure he's on a Multi?

[fil2]

Unknown factor is Glyn, on Chi's old number... what's the scoop on him? [/quote]

Christ where are they all comming from............is he a in the championship now then...................whats the scoop to repeat nic................:D

yeah our little friend dom has been racing in SoT on the 748 as well as DD......naughty naughty............:P

[domski]

Originally posted by Twinfan
Michael Neeves is an ex-250 racer I think. I reckon he'll be handy enough on the multi-numpty...

Quick search on Google...

MCN tester: Michael Neeves
Age: 33
Weight: 12st 7lb
Height: 6ft
NEEVES’ riding style is derived from racing 250cc and 600cc bikes.

Also found some qualifying times with BEMSEE at Brands GP (although didn't race by the looks) doing 1:38's

TIME SHEETS (http://www.mylaps.com/results/newResults.jsp?id=189065)

Mr Neeves, Trev Franklin and Marc Potter did a KRC Endurance race at Donny last year too.

Of course don't forget Marc Potters best result this year, he was 6th!!

...out of 6, in the election ;)

[dickieducati]

there's nothing like a "novice race series for those wishing to step up from trackdays"..............................................





........................and this is nothing like it! :lol::lol::lol:






absolutely love it though. :D

[TP]

Great, so those boys are reading this and getting wound up ready to kick our a$$'s!

:lol:

Thanks!

[domski]

Originally posted by lizzie
I don't know whether Marc is considered a guest rider or not - and are we sure he's on a Multi?

"Entrants applying after the 12 February 2005 for the 2005 series will have to have been fully paid up members of the Ducati Sporting Club as at 1 January 2005, novice licence holders or not have raced for at least 5 years."

Does Marc fall into that catergory? If not then I assume he can't score points etc.?

Not that it affects me :P

[domski]

Originally posted by TP
Great, so those boys are reading this and getting wound up ready to kick our a$$'s!

:lol:

Thanks!

Don't be so soft!!

Just coz the Aussies are getting whooped today.

If they are reading this, it would be nice to say hello ;)

[TP]

Originally posted by domski
Just coz the Aussies are getting whooped today.


Hrmm ... I seem to remember similar posts on day 1 at Lords .. and I'll say what I said then, it's a long game and don't count your chickens just yet ;)

I would say that you guys have got a much better chance now that McGrath is out!

[domski]

Originally posted by dickieducati
there's nothing like a "novice race series for those wishing to step up from trackdays"..............................................





........................and this is nothing like it! :lol::lol::lol:



Quote of the year!! :lol:

[domski]

Originally posted by TP
I would say that you guys have got a much better chance now that McGrath is out!

Of course, coz the Aussie team is made up of 1 bowler :lol:

[TP]

Originally posted by domski
Originally posted by TP
I would say that you guys have got a much better chance now that McGrath is out!

Of course, coz the Aussie team is made up of 1 bowler :lol:

:lol: I bet there was a sigh of relief from a few top order bats in the English dressing room when it was announced!

When you're playing on what appears to be a road you need all the help you can get!

Just remember, we haven't batted yet either ;)

[skidlids]

Glyn is making a return to racing after taking a couple of years off to get his bike shop up and running after leaving the RAF. I met him in 98 doing NG club racing where wh would drive over from Germany with a couple of mates.
He later moved into the Supemono class on a MHD bike running a tuned DR800 engine.
He was at TA4 at Cadwell on Mike Attacks old bike his first time out on it and getting use to riding on Diablo's
He likes Donny, its a 675cc bike so we will see how he gets on.
Hopefully he will be setting up in the paddock with us just like he use to, which will be useful as he was always good at the BBQ side of things.

Still need to get Luke Brackenbury (Bike Magazine) out in the series for a guest ride sometime, he has been wanting to have a ride in the series all season

[Scooter916]

Well kev that abou sums me up....
Just for those that see me as a threat, DONT, Im in this for the fun and will be out there having fun, I have done the axe murderer thing and all i got from it was very sore and an empty bank ballance.lol
The reason i have come back to racing so to speak is that i well n truly spanked myself and my pristine 916 a few months ago and i really cant be assed to do the road thing again, tis too dangerous.
So be at at the back,front or in the middle i will be there having a good crack with someone of simmilar abilities.
See you aaa at Donny
Glyn:burn:

[dickieducati]

looking forward to it.

[skidlids]

And for anybody looking at Glyns profile
here is one of his previous ones from over 3 years ago
http://217.199.188.40/xmb/member.php?action=viewpro&member=Glyn916

when in the RAF and based at Diss.

[ChrisBushell]

Just to clear up a mis-understanding somewhere further up this thread.

Neither Marc Potter or Michael Neeves, will score points at Donnington, both are guest riders. Thus you will all be able to fight on a level playing field.

[fil2]

Dammit...........more non- orange bib wearing riders up the top end then...

looks like us lil ole novices better start picking up our games................

Lucky its all for fun eh............



:smug:

[domski]

If they're that fast - You may even learn something!!

However, I'll be so far in front it won't matter to me :lol:

...which way did Geoff and Clint go? :D

[Edited on 4-8-2005 by domski]

[fil2]

Thats the great thiing about having riders like geoff in the series its something to aim for..shows how well the bikes can go in the right hands.............if we can ever manage to keep em in sight for more than 1 lap lol.....

so for donny it seems as though we have Geoff, Clint, Ian,Micheal Neeves, Marc Potter,Domski,Skids,Ck+AK's rider( tbc ), Glynn ( scooter916 ) i think 9....all having raced before entering the DD race series...........( sorry if i missed any1)

Come on novices lets show these guys what we got.... ;)

Phil

PS..before anyone goes off on one ..its not a moan or a winge its just interesting :frog:



[Edited on 4-8-2005 by fil2]

[AK]

Originally posted by fil2
Ck+AK's rider( tbc )



not TBC Phil - rider has always been Andy, and he'll also be doing Brands too:)
He got some practice in on Mon with his cbr at Donny, now just needs Al to come up with the goods in the bike running ok now...................

[phoenix n max]

Originally posted by fil2


Come on novices lets show these guys what we got.... ;)


Bwwahahhaa - I would if i could hold on to any of you for more than half a lap :o

:D

[psychlist]

Originally posted by domski
The way I understand it is that the Guest riders affect nothing..... :o

How many are allowed to race?
Will there be a % of the fastest lap to qualify?
If there is a very full grid and the 2(?) guest bikes are taking up grid slots will I, never having ridden at Donny, be so far behind them that, if they are the fastest qualifier, I lose my tail end charlie position, or there just isn't room on the grid? :(
We're doomed Mr Mainwaring, we're dooomed! :roll:

[skidlids]

Paul as long as there is space on the grid quallifying times shouldn't come into it after all it is only club racing or in this case Super Club, not a lot of difference. Its not like MRO or National.
If we have more entries than spaces on the grid then things would get interesting, but its not going to be a problem at Donington.

[psychlist]

:bouncy::bouncy: :bouncy: :bouncy: :bouncy:
:burn:

[NBs996]

Psy, donny is fantastic, you'll love it.
Take plenty of spare underwear!

[domski]

Originally posted by NBs996
Take plenty of spare underwear!

:lol::lol::lol:

I thought it was quite tame really :o:ninja:

[psychlist]

Originally posted by NBs996
Psy, donny is fantastic, you'll love it.
Take plenty of spare underwear!

Underwear :puzzled:

[everton]

Commando eh Paul :smug: :lol:

[psychlist]

Originally posted by everton
Commando eh Paul :smug: :lol:

I could tell you, but then I'd have to shoot you :smug:

[domski]

I feel sick :barfy:

:lol:

[TP]

I took the last space on the DD grid today (spoke to Emma at New Era this morning).

We don't really have that full a grid to be honest. There are a few regulars that aren't on the list!

[domski]

Blimey, so who isn't gunna be there?

Surely they would allow late entries???? :o

[TP]

Originally posted by domski
Blimey, so who isn't gunna be there?

Surely they would allow late entries???? :o

Being late isn't really the issue, my entry was late. It's grid space. And the grid is now full. Because it's such a big event on the New Era calendar we are sharing our practice grid with other series and this is where the issue lies.

Thats my understanding anyway, and I'm stupid ... so it could all be borrocks! Speaking of which, Webby and I saw Nitro Nori in the paddock last night.

[domski]

Hmmm, thats a shame then :(

Come on, own up, who hasn't entrered yet??? Silly boys!! :P

[butch890]

Spoke to Potski today and he tells me his licence has been downgraded to novice as he hasnt raced for over 5 years (not since beating Mamola in GP!)and both he and Michael will be joining us on friday evening for a beer(and no doubt a bit of feedback for the rag).
Oh and Potski's not riding a numptystrudel-where ever did that come from?
Butch

[NBs996]

Hey, can Potski bring us an mcn girl each for the weekend?!!

Just a thought! :lol:

[butch890]

Originally posted by NBs996
Hey, can Potski bring us an mcn girl each for the weekend?!!

Just a thought! :lol:

I'll certainly ask Nick.
Butch

[Nigel C]

Who exactly is Micheal Neeves :puzzled: never heard of the guy until it popped up on here

[Rattler]

A MCN tester.

[domski]

He's a MCN senior road tester.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/jpeg/195/3264184.jpeg

[domski]

Same boots as you, innit Rattler?

[dickieducati]

funny, but they somehow look quicker on neevsey. :lol::lol::lol: