David Harris Memorial ‘Riders for Health’ Charity Track Evening - Brands Indy 13 Sept

[Annette]

For the second year running Kevin Healy (Focused Events) and Jonathan Palmer (MotorSport Vision) have kindly offered management and track for another evening event. To book, please phone Focused Events on 08702 646268. Details attached.
Its £59, all of which goes to R4H, plus, if you want to, there’s a sponsorship form so you can mug other people for dosh too! Sponsor form attached.
Whether you want a cheap full on track evening or perhaps you’ve never ridden a track in your life and feel like only doing one lap to say that you’ve done it, £59 smackers aint bad.
Last year you raised £7.5k. It would be great to exceed this and if we can keep the momentum up, who knows? The nice men at Focused and MSV might just do it again next year.
It’s for a good cause. Your £7.5k bought a health worker, motorcycle and much more last year.
And, many of you knew Dave. I think it’s a good way of remembering him and focusing on the fact that we’re not immortal and to have a bloody good time whilst we get the chance.
There’s a little stash of raffle prizes growing by the minute, and this thread will be updated as and when new bits and bobs appear (donations gratefully received;-). I’ll be attacking people for raffle money on the night. So far we have:

-A Nicky Hayden autographed cap (future world champ?) – donated by Riders for Health
-Some Ducati books – donated by Riders for Health
-‘Mission Accomplished’ Airwaves t-shirt autographed by Lavilla – donated by Darrell Healey
-Airwaves rider profiles (Haslam and Lavilla) autographed – donated by Darrell Healey
-Ducati Corse 'Pandoras Box' (a box of workshop goodies-wipes/disposable gloves/polishing cloths etc) - donated by Nat
- £100 voucher towards paintwork at Essex County Choppers in Upminster, Essex - donated by Chris/Ant E
- Ducati 1/1000 limited edition book - donated by Chris B
- R&G racing knee sliders – CSS
- Alpinestar ‘racing ahead’ socks (L/XL) – CSS
- Sportsmax Qualifier black, collar/button shirt – (M) – CSS
- 2 pair heather gray Alpinestar sport boxers (M) – CSS
- CSS black neck warmer – CSS
- Alpinestar black t-shirt (M) – CSS
- Alpinestar navy t-shirt (ladies S) – CSS
- CSS ‘Cornering. Discover the Art’ shirt (ladies L) - CSS
- ‘A twist of the wrist’ by Keith Code (book) – CSS
- ‘A twist of the wrist’ by Keith Code (dvd) – CSS
- Barry Sheene, the M Scott version - donated by Henners
- Alice/Shell Advance official Ducati shirt (L) - DUK
- Ducati service mechanics overalls (L) - DUK
- Ducati service mechanics trousers/bib & braces type (L) - DUK
- A cute little stand up Ducati 'Cocciolo' picture and some neck tie things - DUK

& Creative-Fx has kindly made up 3 DH R4H banners especially for the event.

Even if you don’t want to go on the track last years was a great social event, so come along anyway. Oh, and bring some decent weather with you this year!

Annette

Event Details - Click Here (http://www.ddracer.com/main/z_files/Riders_letter_2006.doc)
Sponsorhip Form - Click Here (http://www.ddracer.com/main/z_files/Riders_Sponsorship_form_2006.doc)

[final_edition]

I will try to book it, although that day falls into my annual holiday from work and I need to book a holiday that doesn't fall on to that day.
I know what I mean!
Got the letter and forms the other day.
Hopefully not as wet as last year.:)

[Annette]

It was a bloody good night. Even if it was bloody wet!
I've never seen so many sodden, drenched through to the skin smiling faces!
Nuts, the lot of ya!

[Dibble]

It was a bloody good night. Even if it was bloody wet!
I've never seen so many sodden, drenched through to the skin smiling faces!
Nuts, the lot of ya!

Nuts, us, never, it's just our friends that are nuts ....

Holiday booked, I'll call Focussed Tomorrow

:) & :( in equal measures ...

Dibs
x

[NBs996]

Excellent. Last years event was the perfect tribute... I'll be there again.

Q. Are FE advertising it to all their regulars or is it a dsc only thing?
Just curious like!

[Dibble]

Excellent. Last years event was the perfect tribute... I'll be there again.

Q. Are FE advertising it to all their regulars or is it a dsc only thing?
Just curious like!

DSC .. and friends of Dave via other routes, this is not a comercial FE evening so your usuaul nutter track evening attendees will not be coming and FE are not adverstising it, mailshotting last years attendees though ....

[CK]

It was a bloody good night. Even if it was bloody wet!
I've never seen so many sodden, drenched through to the skin smiling faces!
Nuts, the lot of ya!

too darned wet!:o

and that gravel took a whole evening to hoover out of the airbox & butterflys etc:borg:

booking said afternoon off tomorrow Annette - will help you frisk for raffle moneys if you like:)

not sure if sir will be riding - needs to check his holiday entitlement in the morning but we think he has run out:(

[domski]

It's up on the www.DDRACER.com website as well now Annette ;)

[Brent]

Wet or dry won't matter. Couldn't do last year but will be glad to be there this year.

Dave

[psychlist]

Sorry Annette sweetie, can't make it as I'll be bikeless :(

[Tonio600]

will be there :)

[Nattyboy]

C U there..

Nat

[domski]

What time does the event start please???

[butch890]

Sorry Annette sweetie, can't make it as I'll be bikeless :(
No you wont ,you'll be riding my DD bike!
Butch

[psychlist]

ooh! I say! Sailor! U2U! :roll:

[Loz]

Would have done it this year but I'll be in France. I hope it's an even bigger success than last year!

[webbyc]

Unable to make it last year, but definitely this one.

[Annette]

Dom - Just phoned Focus and they say 16:15 sign on for a 17:00 start.

[electricsheep]

I will come along for the social side and buy a few raffle tickets, I can't do the track day as I haven't got anything to ride

[ricco749s]

Have paid and will be there to chase webby round on his smokey, oily, hooligan machine...Richard

[webbyc]

Have paid and will be there to chase webby round on his smokey, oily, hooligan machine...Richard

Now paid.

Richard hopefully the RGV will be up and ready for it. If not then it will be the SPS.:D

[psychlist]

Now paid.

Richard hopefully the RGV will be up and ready for it. If not then it will be the SPS.:D

More fodder for the DD bikes, and thats just the 583's :D

Not that i condone any form of competition on a track day of course, especially in these days of heightened political correctness where we no longer have school "Sports days" with winners and losers, just winners and second winners etc :eek:

[MJS]

Good luck with the event Annette, I'll still be in Poland so won't be able to make it.

So, if anyone who knows me wants sponsoring give me a shout - first come first served

Cheers
Martin

[chicken]

It's very unlikely that I'm going to be able to make this Annette - there's a 49.5% chance I will be in Milan, a 49.5% chance I'll be in the States, and a 1% chance I'll be here.

Whether I'm here or not, please put me down for sponsorship - same amount as last year ;)

[Annette]

Thanks Martin!
Chi - presume you weren't in the UK over the w/e otherwise we would have seen you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the 1%. You'd be missed!

[chicken]

Hi Annette,
was in London but was a prisoner to two childrens' birthday parties (what they don't tell you about the joys of parenthood), the Blackwall tunnel (Pietro will tell you), and the road closures for the London Triathlon.

[desmojen]

Me and Lee would love to do it again, and probably Matt who came with us last time.
This time though, I will gather sponsorship.
I think it's a brilliant idea and a fitting tribute.

Jen.

(I presume I just wait for the mailshot?)

[Mark]

I'll be there, to watch and spend some money and buy a hot chocie. I'll bring the cream!

[Annette]

Hi Jen!
The mailshot should have got to you. I'm sorry. I think there may have been some hiccups. The letter and the sponsor form are on the first post of this threadfor downloading. Dom kindly attached them for me.
I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you.

[Annette]

Mark! Sod the hot chocolate. The cream ;-)? What about the Sancerre!

[Mark]

Mark! Sod the hot chocolate. The cream ;-)? What about the Sancerre!



I hope not at the Thistle prices :lol::lol::eek:

If your not driving, a bottle on me chilled at the track :D Best get a lift eh!

[Annette]

Flanks - I'm sure we'll end up having the usual post party party at The Lion to listen to the 'I went faster than you'; 'did you see the wheelie I pulled'; 'who was that prat?' usual old stuff. Cheap plonk. Actually a decent range of wines available over the bar. And good grub.

[749er]

Excellent! I can make this by just one day, so see you there.

[Mark]

Flanks - I'm sure we'll end up having the usual post party party at The Lion to listen to the 'I went faster than you'; 'did you see the wheelie I pulled'; 'who was that prat?' usual old stuff. Cheap plonk. Actually a decent range of wines available over the bar. And good grub.

As usual, you have a great idea planned.

[Redruth]

Good luck with the event Annette, I'll still be in Poland so won't be able to make it.

So, if anyone who knows me wants sponsoring give me a shout - first come first served

Cheers
Martin

Very glad to see this is back again Annette. Well done! About to phone to book my place.

Martin, I'll take you up on that sponsorship offer. Fixed sum regardless of number of laps completed, but let's give me more incentive than that - if it's raining I'll do all the sessions this time (only did one last year because I had no confidence in my tyres), and then you pay double, ok?

PS pleased to see you back in the club :devil:

PPS I'll be expecting sponsorship from any BHCN not attending in person.

[Annette]

Ruth - Thank you darlin'!
The track was a river last year. You were braver than some, who never even made it out there for ONE lap! (me.......).

[MJS]

Very glad to see this is back again Annette. Well done! About to phone to book my place.

Martin, I'll take you up on that sponsorship offer. Fixed sum regardless of number of laps completed, but let's give me more incentive than that - if it's raining I'll do all the sessions this time (only did one last year because I had no confidence in my tyres), and then you pay double, ok?

PS pleased to see you back in the club :devil:

PPS I'll be expecting sponsorship from any BHCN not attending in person.

Ruth - you're on. Can't do enough for a good cause.

And ok, double if it's wet....!

Martin

[butch890]

Very glad to see this is back again Annette. Well done! About to phone to book my place.

Martin, I'll take you up on that sponsorship offer. Fixed sum regardless of number of laps completed, but let's give me more incentive than that - if it's raining I'll do all the sessions this time (only did one last year because I had no confidence in my tyres), and then you pay double, ok?

PS pleased to see you back in the club :devil:

PPS I'll be expecting sponsorship from any BHCN not attending in person.
Want another play on 77!

[Annette]

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by your support.
You lot really are very special.
Thank you.

[Dibble]

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by your support.
You lot really are very special.
Thank you.

don't be ..... we support you because we choose too, not because we have to ....

and as you didn't manage a lap last year, then you should take my bike out for a lap or 3 .. :)

[Annette]

Dibs - Thank you for the offer. No! You know what a wreck I am in public!
Although, maybe we should do what is now commonly known as 'The Animal' and sneak off when nobody is looking......

[AK]

I've now booked up and both of us have the afternoon off work:cool:

[Annette]

Hells bells. No 'do' is official unless CK and AK are in attendance. ACE! xxxx
Good luck Sunday!

[jeff st4s]

Now paid.

Richard hopefully the RGV will be up and ready for it. If not then it will be the SPS.:D

Sadly I cannot do it, but if you want sponsorship Chris let me know.:)
About that time I will be doing some off-road training for the Enduro Africa/Riders event in South Africa later in November 06.

[Redruth]

Want another play on 77!

Very kind offer once again. It was riding 77 that made me want to buy Minnie so I'll probably just take her for a thrash round, as I've not had her on track yet.

I'm still waiting for an apology about my 'questionable sexuality' by the way.

[Mark]

My 996 against yours, P....
F...ing awsome!
Thank you for the offer. No! You know what a wreck I am in public!
Although, maybe we should do what is now commonly known as 'The Animal' and sneak off when nobody is looking......

Well, you think nobody is looking! :lol:

[butch890]

Very kind offer once again. It was riding 77 that made me want to buy Minnie so I'll probably just take her for a thrash round, as I've not had her on track yet.

I'm still waiting for an apology about my 'questionable sexuality' by the way.

Apology accepted!
Butch

[Rally]

Booked. :)

[Annette]

Yippee!
Ta

[Annette]

Raffle list updated with another item - thanks Nat.
Phew - just as my thread was about to disappear off the bottom of the trackday pile, Nat comes to the rescue!

[Col996s]

Hi Annette

I'll come along and donate some money.

[Annette]

Col996s - great. I've organised a hot, sunny evening - and a BIG bucket to collect everyones dosh :-)
Raffle list updated - thanks to Antony and Chris. x

[Annette]

Watch your backs, WH Smith! Another ace Ducati book donated. List on first post updated to reflect. Thanks Chris.

[Annette]

California Superbike School support the event for the second year running

The very generous CSS has donated a load of goodies for the raffle. The first post of this thread has been updated to reflect.
They've also donated a school for 2007. This will be auctioned. Details to follow.

[RickyX]

I have booked another bloke onto the event - "Ed" Wallace.

RX

[RickyX]

And ANOTHER!! Greg "UG" Anderson riding an MH900e!!

RX

[Annette]

RickyX - You're a diamond.

[Annette]

Another raffle prize kindly donated by Henners - Barry Sheene by M Scott.
Thanks!

[Murray Mint]

I'm in, now lets find some sponsors. :)

[Murray Mint]

Someone at work here has raised a good point regarding the tax position on the sponsor form.

It would appear that for the charity to claim the tax back on the donations it is necessary for the donor to place their home address on the form.

Murray

[Annette]

Thanks for raising the tax issue. I sent you a U2U. A

[Annette]

I got to work today following a week off doing DIY. Yawn. And found a nice box of workshop goodies from Nat for the raffle. Thank you, Nat.

[Nattyboy]

Glad to help Annette..look forward to meeting you next week...!

Nat

[Annette]

Nat - Ha! Are you sure? Ask anybody. Not a wise move!
C u next week.

[Nattyboy]

Statement retracted - lol !!

[Chef]

Any places left on this?

[antonye]

Any places left on this?

Give Focused Events a call - 08702 646 268
or http://www.focusedevents.com/

[Dibble]

and another cheeky auction .. :)

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=35852

[wilf]

annette you have mail.

We have a donation for the raffle, but dont know where to send it???

Wilf

[Annette]

Brilliant package, Wilf. I'm just having a ponder about what best to do. I think everybody is sick of the sight of posts from me at the moment :-) and auctioned up to the eyeballs. What do you say that I post it up here for a while and ask what people think? Thank you very much for being so generous.
Annette. BTW, your mood: broken fingers, rib and bike. We must compare broken bits one day. Bet I beat you!

[jeff st4s]

Just phoned up to book a place only to discover fetish discrimination going on, unless you have a leather fetish you cannot do it, sadly a Rukka man myself, so I'll have to turn up and offer my moral support instead.
:( :( :( :(
It would have been my first ever track day as well.

[Annette]

I'm presuming you mean the safety aspect of a full set of leathers?
I'd lend you mine, but unless you're really small they won't fit!
What a shame. I'll give you a bucket and a pack of raffle tickets. You can accost people for £1 coins.

[jeff st4s]

I'm doing the Ride in Africa in November, so I'm a fully paid up member of Riders and the good work they do, I'd be only too pleased to help.
I'll either donate the fee I would have paid for the track day or spend it at the auction.
Leather looks good on some people :) :) , but it's not my cup of tea.

[doogalman]

Jeff, i'm heading over there at about 5 pm. fancy a run over there.

[jeff st4s]

That will be fine, speak closer to the time to sort out times and where to meet.

[doogalman]

No problem. You got my number.

[Annette]

Just received a box of goodies for the raffle from Tim and his team at Ducati UK. Thank you!!
List on the first post of this thread updated to reflect.

Blimey, it's only a couple of days away now!

[Annette]

Just looked at Metcheck. Rain Tues, Thursday and Friday. Sunshine and 23 degrees Wednesday. Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! Yes!!!!

[Dibble]

Just looked at Metcheck. Rain Tues, Thursday and Friday. Sunshine and 23 degrees Wednesday. Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! Yes!!!!


sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!! :lol:

[Rally]

Looks like I've got my neighbour Bob to book as well - another trackday virgin - on his Panzer :)

[RickyX]

Annette,

Will there be anybody counting each rider's laps or do we have to do it ourselves?
I thought I would set my trip meter to zero and just divide by 1.2 (or whatever the offical lap length is) at the end of the evening.
Is that OK?

Cheers,

Richard

p.s. Looking forward to a great evening!

[Annette]

Hi Richard
Well, on the basis that time trialing, racing etc is not allowed on track days, we have to be hypathetical.
So we guess that if you're out on the Indy 1.2 miles (I think), people will be doing around 1 minute laps (OK, I know that's pushing it, even if you're a DD racer!). So on the basis of a 20 minute session, you can let your sponsor know that you've done 20 laps. It'll be a lie, but it's all in the name of charity..... See you Wednesday.

[Redruth]

I've done all my sponsorship by amounts per 'session', which raised a few cheeky questions and comments about what they'd expect for a session with me! Joking aside, it seemed simpler to do it that way because if there were any mechanical problems and I had to cut a session short, I'd still get the full amount for going out. I'm capping it at three sessions, though. If FE squeeze a 4th in, that will be free gratis and for nothing :)

I'm on the Monster as the Duchess has developed an oil leak so not track worthy, I'm afraid. I'm sure I'll have loads of fun out there though. :)

[NBs996]

1 minute laps? Pah! We do that on the warmup!

[Annette]

.....except for Nick who'll do 25 in 20 :rolleyes:

[katana]

Was wondering if any dd racers will be here as I would like something delivered to cadwell for grib if possible

[NBs996]

Was wondering if any dd racers will be here as I would like something delivered to cadwell for grib if possible

be happy to deliver.

[psychlist]

Seems my bike just wont be ready in time, and I may not have it for the weekend unless the new crankcases arrive soon :(
Many thanks to all those people that very kindly offered to lend me a bike for the evening but I can't put someone else's machinery at risk every time I come flying round/over/through/off (delete as appropriate) Paddock Hill bend so I will decline your generous offers.
What I'd like to do is offer the place up to anyone that may be interested and maybe donate the fee to R4H? If anyone's up for it let me know and I'll give Kevin a call at Focussed Events.

[RickyX]

Seems my bike just wont be ready in time, and I may not have it for the weekend unless the new crankcases arrive soon :(

Blast! Are you sure you're not gonna turn up?

R

[psychlist]

Blast! Are you sure you're not gonna turn up?

R

I'll be there mate, just not riding :(

[Henners]

See you there Paul and if you change your mind you can take the Panzer out :)

[psychlist]

See you there Paul and if you change your mind you can take the Panzer out :)

Ooh! Do they still run the auto-cross circuit across the slope of the South Bank :devil:

[Col996s]

Hi I'm coming along but I'm not on the track.
What time are things happening off the track, eg raffle ect?

[RickyX]

When does all the sponsorship dosh need to be collected and who do we give it to?

Richard

[Annette]

The raffle is directly after the track closes - so I would guess around 7:30 (b4 the pub :rolleyes:).
I'll be there from around 3, and I think there will be people milling around from there on - especially if the sun is shining. Dibs and Eric look like they're arriving early.
Sponsorship collection - asap and send it to Focused Events. Kevin and Simon bank it all and then write out a nice fat cheque to R4H. From memory, last year it took a couple of months for it all to come in.
C u tomorrow.

[Wylie1]

Seems my bike just wont be ready in time, and I may not have it for the weekend unless the new crankcases arrive soon :(
Many thanks to all those people that very kindly offered to lend me a bike for the evening but I can't put someone else's machinery at risk every time I come flying round/over/through/off (delete as appropriate) Paddock Hill bend so I will decline your generous offers.
What I'd like to do is offer the place up to anyone that may be interested and maybe donate the fee to R4H? If anyone's up for it let me know and I'll give Kevin a call at Focussed Events.

Sorry you can't make it, but if your place is still up for grabs I'll take it.

[Nattyboy]

weather looking VERY good peeps..!

nat

[psychlist]

weather looking VERY good peeps..!


Ggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :lol:

[Annette]

Metcheck looks cr*p. All the others look good. The BBC Brands Hatch weather forecast looks the best of 'em all, so I'll believe that one!

[psychlist]

Sorry you can't make it, but if your place is still up for grabs I'll take it.

Lee, Just spoke to Kevin and all sorted mate. Just turn up, sign on and pay your £59 and the place is yours sir. I've told them to put my entry fee into the charity pot so there's no admin fee for rider change at all.
Have fun mate :biaggi:

[Wylie1]

Lee, Just spoke to Kevin and all sorted mate. Just turn up, sign on and pay your £59 and the place is yours sir. I've told them to put my entry fee into the charity pot so there's no admin fee for rider change at all.
Have fun mate :biaggi:

Top man.....thanks

[Annette]

Paul. You're a darling. BIG kiss. Sorry it didn't work out for you on the track, but we'll have bikeless fun instead!
x

[Redruth]

Don't know who these BBC weather forecasters are. Forecast for Kent is sunny and warm, as is the forecast for Hemel, but it's grey and overcast here and feels very damp. How's it looking down in Kent?

The rain won't deter me though, just wish I'd stuck to my 'double if it rains' sponsorship plans. I gave that up when people started being so generous that it didn't seem right to try to build in a 100% uplift for bad weather ;) See y'all at the track.

[Tonio600]

Any idea of the timescale for tonight? I'd like to be at the track in time to watch all sessions and I'm thinking about leaving from Leazerhead at 4pm (junction 25). Should be at the track around 4.45 I guess.

[Redruth]

Signing on between 4.15 and 5, briefing at 5 sharp and the track opens at 5.30, Tonio, according to FE's paparwork.

[Tonio600]

thank Ruth :)
So leaving at 4 will be fine.

[Bones]

Hey Tonio U On Track Or Just Watching I Am Turning Up Too Watch As Couldnt Get Time Off Work.............i Will Look Out For U, No Doubt U Will Be With Ak Fiddeling With Ya Bike.......

[Tonio600]

only watching, and seriously thinking about fiddeling on yours for a change :D

[electricsheep]

I am not going to make it tonight, but I hope everyone has a great time and raises loadsa money

[Ian Harris]

Don't know who these BBC weather forecasters are. Forecast for Kent is sunny and warm, as is the forecast for Hemel, but it's grey and overcast here and feels very damp. How's it looking down in Kent?



Was definitely a bit dodgy this morning, but it is now just slightly overcast with light clouds and the sun breaking through.....fingers crossed!