Help !!!!

[Mykie916]

Can someone run me through what happens during a race meet, from turning up on practice day onwards, if you could explain it as if I were a two year old then even better :D

[Iconic944ss]

Pretty sure there are lots of race day experience's and overviews to be found from the DD forum:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/forumdisplay.php?f=206

[dunlop0_1]

Basically


Test day

Park up
Unload
Sign on
Go out on your allotted time spot (session)
Don't crash

Race day

Scrutineering
Sign on again
Check race schedule
Listen to the tannoy
Race

If you are unsure then ask, Simples. :D

[banger san]

Can someone run me through what happens during a race meet, from turning up on practice day onwards, if you could explain it as if I were a two year old then even better :D

I found the best way was to put yourself close to some other DDer, either in a garage or in the paddock, then do what they do when they do it. ;)

Basically make sure you bring all your paperwork with you, your ACU licence, dog tag and novice bib and most importantly there's no such thing as a stupid question, well there is but we won't often remind you of it. :lol:

[Ghost]

Just who is this Simples to ask of?? :D

[Trumpet]

It was my first race at the begining of last year and I have to say everyone in the DD paddock was really patient, kind and will do their best to help you get it all sorted, but I have learned over the last year that most of the time no-one has much of an idea of whats going on anyway:lol:
But maybe a bit of good advice is to book into a pit garage, that way at least you will be around other DD racers all weekend.

[dunlop0_1]

Just who is this Simples to ask of?? :D


That would be me ;) LOL

[Mykie916]

I found the best way was to put yourself close to some other DDer, either in a garage or in the paddock, then do what they do when they do it. ;)

Basically make sure you bring all your paperwork with you, your ACU licence, dog tag and novice bib and most importantly there's no such thing as a stupid question, well there is but we won't often remind you of it. :lol:

Dog tags ?? Where do I get the bib ? Soooo many questions :o

[chris.p]

Dog tags ?? Where do I get the bib ? Soooo many questions :o


Pet store and Mother Care :D :D

[antonye]

Dog tags ??

£1.50 from here: http://www.dog-tags.co.uk/

1. First name
2. Surname
3. <blank>
4. DOB dd/mm/yyyy
5. <blank>

[Mykie916]

£1.50 from here: http://www.dog-tags.co.uk/

1. First name
2. Surname
3. <blank>
4. DOB dd/mm/yyyy
5. <blank>
Dog tags (and spare set) ordered thanks Antonye

[badgerpilot]

Get yourself down to the bottom paddock at Brands and look for bikes with white or yellow number boards and black numbers, we normally congregate in little packs.
Pull up by one of said bikes, check to see if it a Monster or SS (Ducati Sporting Club stickers gives us away), hop out and say "Hi I'm Mykie916 of the forum, what the f*ck do I do now?"
You'll find yourself made very welcome, if not then bribe with alcohol.

[banger san]

Dog tags ?? Where do I get the bib ? Soooo many questions :o

I think I've still got my bib so you can have that when I see you at Snetterton on the 2nd

[Campo]

You do get a free bib with your 1st race licence from the acu

[mark 999]

You do get a free bib with your 1st race licence from the acu
Yes, but it's very bad luck to wear a new one for your first race, it should always be a hand me down.

As for the rest of it, just wave alcohol around and people will be more than happy to help. :lol:

[Campo]

Yes, but it's very bad luck to wear a new one for your first race, it should always be a hand me down.

As for the rest of it, just wave alcohol around and people will be more than happy to help. :lol:

Oh that's what went wrong with my 1st race.

[wilco1975]

Yes, but it's very bad luck to wear a new one for your first race, it should always be a hand me down.

As for the rest of it, just wave alcohol around and people will be more than happy to help. :lol:
DID SOMEONE MENTION BEER......WHERE...WHERE..:lol:

[Mykie916]

Thanks guys, one less thing to worry about, dog tags arrived today, caravan conversion halfway through, got a friend who used to race minitwins coming over Tuesday to help go over bike, time booked off work for all 9 weekends too !!

[badgerpilot]

You do get a free bib with your 1st race licence from the acu
You get a free bib with every extra £5 or £8 you give them.