DAVE HARRIS 'RIDERS FOR HEALTH' CHARITY EVENING TRACK DAY

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DAVE HARRIS 'RIDERS FOR HEALTH' CHARITY EVENING TRACK DAY

BRANDS HATCH

22ND AUGUST 2005

Dear all

Annette Harris along with Jonathan Palmer at Motorsport Vision and Kevin Healy at Focused Events has organised a special charity evening in remembrance of Dave.

Following the tragic accident at Brands Hatch on 25th May 2005 Annette has kept in touch with both Motorsport Vision and Focused Events and knowing that Dave was a keen supporter of the Riders for Health charity they have decided to hold this event.

Motorsport Vision have kindly donated the circuit along with staff, who are also donating their time, together with Focused Events who are providing all the administration free of charge.

The cost of the evening will be £45.00 per rider and this will be donated in full. There is also a sponsorship form and it is suggested that riders try to get somewhere in the region of 25p per lap from sponsors. With the entry fee and sponsorship it is hoped that a sizeable sum can be donated to the Riders for Health charity in Dave's name.

Annette specifically wanted as many of the Ducati Sporting Club members to attend this event and has worked with everyone to get it as close to the Brands Hatch round of the Desmo Due race on 11th September so that it could also act as practice for the Desmo Due riders of which Dave was one.

It is hoped that there will be 3 groups on the evening to increase the number of places available and to also increase the potential donation but we would urge you to quickly sign up as the invitation has already been sent out to those riders that attended that tragic evening and no doubt many from the Ducati Sporting Club will wish to attend.

To confirm your place please would you contact the Focused Event office on 08702 646268 and make your initial £45.00 donation. If you cannot make it then why not ring and make a donation or sponsor a rider who will be there.

Lets make this a great event with as many Ducati Sporting Club members as is possible riding round one of Dave's favourite tracks.

mw

[everton]

Great idea Mike. I'm in.

[Dibble]

I'm booked :):(

[electricsheep]

i'm booked

[JPM]

I can't make it, but I'll offer to sponsor you Dibble, how's that sound?

[AK]

AK's booked:)

[Dibble]

Originally posted by JPM
I can't make it, but I'll offer to sponsor you Dibble, how's that sound?

good to me .... u2u your pledge ... cheers mate.

[everton]

Originally posted by DIBBLE
I'm booked :):(

Got a spare bed that night (not the floor) :lol:

[AK]

Alan wil have space in the van, for anyone who wants their bike to have a lift - tho you'll need to drop it over the nite before, as he is working on the Monday till 2pm.

C:)

[Dibble]

Originally posted by everton
Originally posted by DIBBLE
I'm booked :):(

Got a spare bed that night (not the floor) :lol:

Yep .. as you are the 1st to ask ..... I take it you mean the night after ??? as being a track evening "Sign on" isn't until c4.15pm

[everton]

Originally posted by DIBBLE
Originally posted by everton
Originally posted by DIBBLE
I'm booked :):(

Got a spare bed that night (not the floor) :lol:

Yep .. as you are the 1st to ask ..... I take it you mean the night after ??? as being a track evening "Sign on" isn't until c4.15pm

Why ... you offering the night before as well you cheeky boy you :P

[Steve M]

Can't make this - but how do we Sponsor a rider, what's involved?

Can we have an on line form?

[Edited on 1-8-2005 by Steve M]

[Dibble]

Originally posted by Steve M
Can't make this - but how do we Sponsor a rider, what's involved?

Can we have an on line form?

[Edited on 1-8-2005 by Steve M]

you can u2u your pledge to meet if you like ??? makes no odds how it gets to RfH, as long as it gets there ...

[electricsheep]

The paperwork from focused events included a sponsership form suggesting an amount per lap. I think a flat amount would be simpler.

You could just U2U a member that you know is going and then can add you to there form as a sponser

[Edited on 1-8-2005 by electricsheep]

[RickyX]

Unfortunately I will be away on Holiday.

:(

I would like to sponsor the DSC rider who will do the most laps...Dibble, is that you?

R X

[Dibble]

Originally posted by RickyX
Unfortunately I will be away on Holiday.

:(

I would like to sponsor the DSC rider who will do the most laps...Dibble, is that you?

R X

not likely but you can u2u a fixed amount pledge ... might be easier as counting laps will be a mare ...

[electricsheep]

Originally posted by DIBBLE
not likely but you can u2u a fixed amount pledge ... might be easier as counting laps will be a mare ...

especially around brands indy, i'll have to stop to take my boots off when I run out of fingers to count on :)

[phil_h]

Right we're up for that !
Will phone tomorrow.

Now - if I don't ask, I'll never get ...
(assuming I get a place)
I'll donate another £50 if someone loans me their DD bike for the evening !
If that pans out, for a £50 donation I'll loan my 748SPS or my 350 racer.

[butch890]

booked 2 places for Bruce and i,Chris is CSS ing on that day so he cant make it but he iIS keen for his bike to be there ,will give some thought to doing something with it for the charity,any suggestions welcolmed.
Butch

[phil_h]

Originally posted by butch890
booked 2 places for Bruce and i,Chris is CSS ing on that day so he cant make it but he iIS keen for his bike to be there ,will give some thought to doing something with it for the charity,any suggestions welcolmed.
Butch

That was spooky !
What do you think of my offer ?

[butch890]

Will mull it over,i was thinking of taking it myself and i had also mentioned it to Monty,but iI WILL give it some thought .
(would need to sort out what happens in the unfortunate event)
Butch

[phil_h]

Originally posted by butch890
Will mull it over,i was thinking of taking it myself and i had also mentioned it to Monty,but iI WILL give it some thought .
(would need to sort out what happens in the unfortunate event)
Butch

Thanks for considering it.

In support of my case, I never push at a track day - that's what I go racing for. A result for me is to finish every session (or race), not to beat everybody.
If I go out on my race 350, then I might push harder, but not on a road bike, and not on someone else's !
Maybe we could compromise ... and sponsor each other on each other's bike ?
£1 a lap ?
(Ah ... my lap times on a 350 are about 1m 5s ... that could get expensive :lol: )
And ... I'm doing an ess day at brands on mon 8th, so you could ask for a report on me after that !
(I think I get a video :o )

[Red-leader]

No track day action for me yet I am affraid,
However you WILL see my sorry ass as I will be in attendance in the flesh ( whats left of it ).
Lets be having you
Kev

[ericthered40]

I'm in and so is Roger :)

[Mark]

whack me down for 40 quid Dibble.

[Rattler]

Originally posted by Red-leader
No track day action for me yet I am affraid,
However you WILL see my sorry ass as I will be in attendance in the flesh ( whats left of it ).
Lets be having you
Kev

Nice one, wanna sponsor me then???? ;)

[Red-leader]

Originally posted by Flanks
whack me down for 40 quid Dibble.

Flanks that a seriously expensive sexual fetish you have there :frog:

[Red-leader]

Originally posted by Rattler
Originally posted by Red-leader
No track day action for me yet I am affraid,
However you WILL see my sorry ass as I will be in attendance in the flesh ( whats left of it ).
Lets be having you
Kev

Nice one, wanna sponsor me then???? ;)

Was gona just hand the cash over, dont want to put you under to much pressure !
Do you want me to show you the lines, no bends you can ride straight :bouncy:

[Jon]

Its going to be tough but I really think I should do this. Count me in.

[Red-leader]

Jon do you want me to show you the lines also :bouncy:
Top banana

[Mark]

Originally posted by Red-leader
Originally posted by Flanks
whack me down for 40 quid Dibble.

Flanks that a seriously expensive sexual fetish you have there :frog:


Yeah, what can i say.........

[Dibble]

Originally posted by Flanks
whack me down for 40 quid Dibble.

I'd have smacked you for a lot less but the £40 is duly noted.

Cheers

[psychlist]

If you don't mind coming over to pick her up you can take Monica Phil. ;)

Originally posted by phil_h
Right we're up for that !
Will phone tomorrow.

Now - if I don't ask, I'll never get ...
(assuming I get a place)
I'll donate another £50 if someone loans me their DD bike for the evening !
If that pans out, for a £50 donation I'll loan my 748SPS or my 350 racer.

[Mark]

Originally posted by DIBBLE
Originally posted by Flanks
whack me down for 40 quid Dibble.

I'd have smacked you for a lot less but the £40 is duly noted.

Cheers

That's just cheap talk.

[webbyc]

Sorry can't make this as will be on an induction course in sunny Coventry!!!

[phil_h]

AHHHH panic ! Someone's called my bluff ! :D
I've just confirmed that we have places, so - er - ok then Paul, thanks very much !
:sing: :sing: :panic:

Originally posted by psychlist
If you don't mind coming over to pick her up you can take Monica Phil. ;)

Originally posted by phil_h
Right we're up for that !
Will phone tomorrow.

Now - if I don't ask, I'll never get ...
(assuming I get a place)
I'll donate another £50 if someone loans me their DD bike for the evening !
If that pans out, for a £50 donation I'll loan my 748SPS or my 350 racer.

[ChrisBushell]

This one is to good to miss, apart from the fact that Dave was a close friend.

I am in and plan on bringing the smallest bike of the day!

[Ian Harris]

Booked this morning...I can't think of a better tribute to Dave.

[Monty]

Booked it-will be riding Chris Butchers DesmoDue Monster 77 since he cannot attend-best I don't bin it then..........;)

John:devil:

[butch890]

Originally posted by Monty
Booked it-will be riding Chris Butchers DesmoDue Monster 77 since he cannot attend-best I don't bin it then..........;)

John:devil:

John,just had Help the Aged on the phone thanking me for doing my bit!
Butch

[Mark]

Do Saga insure race bikes then?

[desmojen]

Me and Lee are booked in now as well, so anyone who wants to sponsor me........;)

[Monty]

Originally posted by butch890
Originally posted by Monty
Booked it-will be riding Chris Butchers DesmoDue Monster 77 since he cannot attend-best I don't bin it then..........;)

John:devil:

John,just had Help the Aged on the phone thanking me for doing my bit!
Butch

You two-Butch and Flanks-are asking for SUCH a kicking................:lol::lol::lol:

John

[psychlist]

Originally posted by Monty
Originally posted by butch890
Originally posted by Monty
Booked it-will be riding Chris Butchers DesmoDue Monster 77 since he cannot attend-best I don't bin it then..........;)

John:devil:

John,just had Help the Aged on the phone thanking me for doing my bit!
Butch

You two-Butch and Flanks-are asking for SUCH a kicking................:lol::lol::lol:

John

Want someone to hold your zimmer frame John? ;)

[butch890]

can you believe it,first i lend him the bike NOW he wants a lift there as well!
God knows how i'm going to plan a route with a toilet every 10 miles and the dribbling...........
Butch

[TP]

Im pretty sure I'll be there on the 998. Seems fitting.

[butch890]

Originally posted by TP
Im pretty sure I'll be there on the 998. Seems fitting.

Not the Sigma tuned 996!:D:D

[TP]

Originally posted by butch890
Originally posted by TP
Im pretty sure I'll be there on the 998. Seems fitting.

Not the Sigma tuned 996!:D:D

:lol:

No, the ex-Dave Harris 998 .....

You in the market for a 996? ;)

[ericthered40]

I am being driven back from Monaco on Monday. Sleeping on the way to be there for the evening.

Looking forward to seeing that bike out there TP
:saint:

[TP]

Originally posted by ericthered40
Looking forward to seeing that bike out there TP
:saint:

Not half as much as me!!!

It's a freakin weapon!

[ericthered40]

Raging Bull is what you got there :cool:

[Jon]

Originally posted by Red-leader
Jon do you want me to show you the lines also :bouncy:
Top banana

That would be cool Kev. Which corner would you like me to bin it on;)

[Dukerob]

Nelly and I are booked in for this, see everyone for signing on 4pm ish. Sponsorship form is available at Cornerspeed to try and generate as much as possible, come on you Notts lot get down there and sign-up :P

[TP]

Originally posted by Dukerob
Nelly and I are booked in for this, see everyone for signing on 4pm ish. Sponsorship form is available at Cornerspeed to try and generate as much as possible, come on you Notts lot get down there and sign-up :P

Woohoo!! It will be good to see you guys Rob.

:D

[Dukerob]

Woohoo!! It will be good to see you guys Rob.


yeah you too Tony, can't think of a better reason to ride Brands either mate.

Oh yeah I enclose a sponsor form template I've er...knocked up for me and nelly in case its any use to anyone
R

[Edited on 12-8-2005 by Dukerob]

[Redruth]

I missed this thread when it started. I saw a reference to it yesterday, or the day before, and wandered what it was all about. Sounds like a great idea and a lot of good people putting in time and effort. I had said no more track days this year but I'll make an exception. Now telephoning to book a place. :burn:

[Redruth]

Booked. Novice group as I think I've lost my ambition to be in the Inters, but we'll see on the night. ;)

[Chaz]

Can't be there as I'm on holls so I will sponsor the first 3 people to u2u me

Chass.

[Jon]

I've booked it and probably going. Ruth there are only two groups fast and very fast:roll:

[Edited on 12-8-2005 by Jon]

[phil_h]

Originally posted by chass
Can't be there as I'm on holls so I will sponsor the first 3 people to u2u me

Chass.

Excellent !
What a Gent !
I shall definitely NOT be falling off now !

Phil

[psychlist]

Originally posted by phil_h
Originally posted by chass
Can't be there as I'm on holls so I will sponsor the first 3 people to u2u me

Chass.

Excellent !
What a Gent !
I shall definitely NOT be falling off now !
Phil

Are you sure you want to borrow my bike :lol: :lol:

[phil_h]

Originally posted by psychlist
Originally posted by phil_h
Originally posted by chass
Can't be there as I'm on holls so I will sponsor the first 3 people to u2u me

Chass.

Excellent !
What a Gent !
I shall definitely NOT be falling off now !
Phil

Are you sure you want to borrow my bike :lol: :lol:

Hey !
Its not that I was even _considering_ it before or _anything_ its just that I have even MORE incentive to ride safely :saint:

[NBs996]

ok ok, I've blagged the afty off work and laid down my money... I'm in.

[TP]

Originally posted by NBs996
ok ok, I've blagged the afty off work and laid down my money... I'm in.

Well done Nick. What bike are you going to ride?

[NBs996]

I'll be on the monnie if pete will let me have it - got to scrub in some new tyres.

[TP]

Originally posted by NBs996
I'll be on the monnie if pete will let me have it - got to scrub in some new tyres.

Ha Ha!!!!

I'm considerig taking the monster now as well. Just not sure yet.

I might take the 998 and the monster, that's the favourite plan at the moment! Do the first session on the 998 - then get some DD practice in.

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by NBs996
I'll be on the monnie - got to scrub in some new tyres.

me too. my free ones should be on by then. :D

[ali]

I'm on the SS. Anyone for a formation lap on masse, followed by a bit of 'playtime'?? I think Dave'd like to watch us gettin' it on round Paddock!

Ali

[TP]

Originally posted by ali
I'm on the SS. Anyone for a formation lap on masse, followed by a bit of 'playtime'?? I think Dave'd like to watch us gettin' it on round Paddock!

Ali

Sounds good to me :D

[dickieducati]

we all in fast?

[TP]

Well .. of the two groups, novice/inters and inters/fast, I'm in the latter.

[dickieducati]

yeah well theres 3 for a start.

[TP]

Originally posted by dickieducati
yeah well theres 3 for a start.

Well they've changed it since I spoke to them. I asked to go into the inters/fast group - I wonder what group they put me in. Judging by what they did at Donny I'll be in novice ...

Normal FE track evenings are 4 sessions each for two groups.

What's the new format?

[NBs996]

Spoke to a very cheerful young lass at FE today (Kevin must've been out!) and she was saying there will be be 3 groups.

Whatever the format, I'll be swimming about at the back of the fast group, so that's 4.

[Edited on 15-8-2005 by NBs996]

[dickieducati]

i assume you'll get 3 sessions. the thinking behind it is more money for charidy so is fairy nuff i recon.

[TP]

Yep - fine by me.

[butch890]

Tony ,want a go on a proper R?
Butch

[TP]

Originally posted by butch890
Tony ,want a go on a proper R?
Butch

The 749R packing the same horsepower as my 998R?

:D

Let me think ab..YES!

:D :D :devil:

[butch890]

£10 in the kitty and its yours
Butch

[TP]

Originally posted by butch890
£10 in the kitty and its yours
Butch

Done - what kitty? How do I pay this?

[butch890]

I suppose youve been celebrating your lucky draw in the cricket-the RFH kitty!
Butch

[TP]

Originally posted by butch890
I suppose youve been celebrating your lucky draw in the cricket-the RFH kitty!
Butch

I have :D what a match!!

I understand it's for RFH - but is a particular person collecting it?

[butch890]

I would presume the staff on the evening would collect it ,if not i nominate Tony Perrin!
Butch

[TP]

Originally posted by butch890
I would presume the staff on the evening would collect it ,if not i nominate Tony Perrin!
Butch

Bastid!!

I nominate Kevin Healy (because he doesn't post on here and therefore can't defend himself :D ).

[butch890]

Kevin Healy it is then!:frog:
Butch

[kwikbitch]

Can we attend to watch?
I've sponsored Redruth and The Cornerspeed guys!

[NBs996]

Of course you can come and watch KB, it'd be the highlight of the day to see you!

[kwikbitch]

Originally posted by NBs996
Of course you can come and watch KB, it'd be the highlight of the day to see you!

:saint::saint::saint:

You are such a sweet talker!!!

[paynep]

I'm booked too - and yes I hope to have the DD bike there.

But if it rains I might have to insist on a donation from my sponsors, not a per lap amount, based on Donington.....:lol:



[Edited on 16-8-2005 by paynep]

[Edited on 16-8-2005 by paynep]

[psychlist]

Originally posted by paynep
I'm booked too - and yes I hope to have the DD bike there.

But if it rains I might have to insist on wets and tyre warmers, based on Donington.....:lol:
[Edited on 16-8-2005 by Psychlist!]

:lol: oh yes, sorry, that's another thread :lol:

[phoenix n max]

I can't go - £45 sponsorship available to someone who can.

[dickieducati]

i've attached lin's donation to my form. very generous donation. great gesture. :D

[phoenix n max]

You're welcome - Would like to have been there but can't.

[Murray Mint]

What time is kick off for this event, what sort of time shoud i get there for for signe in?

[phil_h]

Originally posted by Murray Mint
What time is kick off for this event, what sort of time shoud i get there for for signe in?

Signing on starts at 4.30
track time starts at 5.30

[Murray Mint]

Thanks Phil

[Webteam]

That's not quite correct - sign on starts at 4.15pm and ends at 5pm. If you miss this slot then you'll miss the first session.

[psychlist]

Hope it's a bit drier for you tonight than my ride into work this morning, ride safe :biaggi:

[ChrisBushell]

Just seen the local Kent weather forecast and it should dry out after 16.00!

[Edited on 22-8-2005 by ChrisBushell]

[ali]

Triple bloody arse! Stuck in Guernsey airport with serious fog, so there may be a place up for grabs if I can't make it. :( :( :(

Will post something up around lunchtime to confirm either way.

Cheers,

ali

[Mark]

Can't you get the ferry to Portsmouth? I can pick you up if needed, and drop you at Gatwick, so you can make this.

[AK]

any particular place you guys are going to congregate later at Brands? - as there is already a trackday under way

C:)

[ali]

Originally posted by Flanks
Can't you get the ferry to Portsmouth? I can pick you up if needed, and drop you at Gatwick, so you can make this.

Cheers for the offer Mark, looks like we might get on a flight in the next hour. Will get to brands, just might not have time to pick the bike up! :lol: Don't worry I'll run around the track if necessary, if only to get the sponsorship money... :lol:

See you there,

Ali :D

[Redruth]

Ali, you can ride mine. I'm busy trying to get a few more sponsors right this minute. Might as well make the Mucky Duchess work for it! :sing::sing:

[Dibble]

Originally posted by ali
Triple bloody arse! Stuck in Guernsey airport with serious fog, so there may be a place up for grabs if I can't make it. :( :( :(

Will post something up around lunchtime to confirm either way.

Cheers,

ali

Ali,

If Mikes van has a tow bar I will see about bringing the trailer to Brands for you.

Will let you know by txt.

[desmojen]

Had a great evening on Monday, really nice atmosphere. I t was great to see ruth and Tonio again and meet a few new faces too.
Looks like a lot of money was raised and everyone had a good time. Weather could have been better but hey ho.
Personally speaking I thoroughly enjoyed riding the gixxer in the rain but I think a few others were less enthused! :lol:
Nice to see everyone anyway, looking forward to the next time I can meet up with you folks, hopefully for better reasons.


P.S. Was gonna post a pic but for some reason I can't put them on this site anymore :(

[Edited on 24-8-2005 by desmojen]

[AK]

Does anyone have any idea yet, as to how much this raised?

Am just posting off AK's sponsorship today:)

[Ian Harris]

No idea yet...I would think it will take several weeks before all the sponsorship gets sent in. Hopefully Focused Events will let us know after a reasonable period

[Redruth]

Got Marko's this morning (thanks Mark) and Beancounters in the post a few days ago (thanks Mark) and cash on the night (thanks Rob, Eric and Lisa).

I'm sending in cheques for a total of £90 today to F.E. Still waiting for other sponsorship money to come in so further cheques to follow.

:roll::roll: