DSC Trackday 2012 - 9th July at Cadwell Park [Archive]

webteam

20-Jan-2012, 14:38

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We are pleased to announce the Club MSV Ducati Trackday on
Monday 9th July at Cadwell Park for all Ducati owners.

There will be three groups - Novice, Intermediate and Advanced -
and the price is £109 per rider for Ducati Sporting Club members.

Discount period has now finished, but to book your place, call
Jason on 0843 453 3000 and quote the code "DSC002" to get
booked onto the best Ducati trackday of the year!

Details are now on the Club MSV website:
http://www.clubmsv.com/bike-home/event-details.aspx?productid=1209 (http://www.clubmsv.com/bike-home/event-details.aspx?productid=1209)

We will update this thread as more information is made available.

antonye

20-Jan-2012, 19:46

Don't know about you but I'm booked!
The only question is whether I'll get that damn 748 belt change done in time... :lol:

skidlids

20-Jan-2012, 20:18

A Monday !! Ideal
A chance to give either the 998R or the 998Hybrid a runout
Or if I really pull my finger out a 1000cc DS Project bike, not sure there are enough hours between now and July the 9th for that to happen, but you never know

Dementor

20-Jan-2012, 20:46

AAAAAARRRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I knew it would be date I couldn't make :(

bradders

20-Jan-2012, 21:48

Just before Cadwell race weekend....may get a little full ;)

got to check finances but think it could be an 848 jobbie :)

Iconic944ss

20-Jan-2012, 23:16

Will Ducati UK be bringing bikes to play on again :D

ChrisBushell

21-Jan-2012, 09:00

Will Ducati UK be bringing bikes to play on again :D

That is still being worked on Frank!

kiwicoops

22-Jan-2012, 00:31

Everyone Loves Cadwell, but its 400ish miles round trip for those nearer London, and the next weekend the entire DD squad and there supporters are already there. IMHO I would think more peeps would book monday,16th, to play on their other duc's, but to drive up monday and then back again on the thurs or fri ?

And anyone doing the Ducati trackday might easily go over a day earlier and see what the DD racing is all about? Surely these riders make up the biggest pool of potential racers ?

Sorry for the rant, and I know DSC is more than just DD, and I really enjoyed my last DSC trackday but can't make it on the 9th.

pete

Dementor

22-Jan-2012, 09:17

Everyone Loves Cadwell, but its 400ish miles round trip for those nearer London, and the next weekend the entire DD squad and there supporters are already there. IMHO I would think more peeps would book monday,16th, to play on their other duc's, but to drive up monday and then back again on the thurs or fri ?

And anyone doing the Ducati trackday might easily go over a day earlier and see what the DD racing is all about? Surely these riders make up the biggest pool of potential racers ? I

Sorry for the rant, and I know DSC is more than just DD, and I really enjoyed my last DSC trackday but can't make it on the 9th.

pete

+1 I'll be one of those "supporters" :(

antonye

22-Jan-2012, 11:19

Unfortunately the 16th wasn't available as it was already booked for another event.

007

22-Jan-2012, 18:08

Thank guys, I will call and book first thing tomorrow.

Looking forward.........

Regards,

James

Womble247

02-Feb-2012, 17:09

d'oh, wont be able to do this as I'll be under the waves at work. Hopefully another will be organised when I'm on leave :)

Jasper

02-Feb-2012, 23:58

My weekend at work,need to sort out my shifts.Or leave the F**ckers locked behind bars for 48hrs!!:rolleyes:

Bionicle

04-Feb-2012, 08:36

My weekend at work,need to sort out my shifts.Or leave the F**ckers locked behind bars for 48hrs!!:rolleyes:

48hrs is not nearly long enough make it 72hrs :)

antonye

21-Feb-2012, 12:55

Details are now up on the Club MSV website:
http://www.clubmsv.com/bike-home/event-details.aspx?productid=1209

aide998tt

22-Feb-2012, 23:19

Am thinking of booking on to the DSC trackday but on the clubMSV website it says no tyre warmers is the novice group does anyone know why.
Cheers

antonye

22-Feb-2012, 23:49

So you don't go out and tank it in the novice group!
If you're good enough to use tyre warmers you should be in inters!

hawkati

27-Feb-2012, 14:10

work willing i'll be there -be good to catch up with a bunch of you after all this time...

GRINGO58

28-Feb-2012, 17:33

wont be doing the track thing ,is it ok to come and see some of the guys and if so whats the cost.

Bionicle

28-Feb-2012, 17:41

It does not cost anything to spectate on a track day, so just pop along and chat to the guys in the paddocks.

Gbyte666

28-Feb-2012, 18:54

It does not cost anything to spectate on a track day, so just pop along and chat to the guys in the paddocks.

Rubbish.. It ends up costing a fortune. You start watching, you get the trackday bug then you go racing..;)

Craig

Bionicle

28-Feb-2012, 20:10

Rubbish.. It ends up costing a fortune. You start watching, you get the trackday bug then you go racing..;)

Craig

LOL :)

mileypau

02-Mar-2012, 09:52

Hi guys

newbie Ducati owner...... How nuts are these track days? And are the groups respected?

I'm coming at it from the other perspective - I'm only interested in building my knowledge of my new 'bike; not getting buzzed in the middle of a load of wannabee racers, or t-boned by some idiot with more bravado than skill. Are the track days just a cheap practice day for racers (if so I'll come watch) or is it a track day for road riders who want to scrap the odd knee slider in relative safety?

thanks

Paul

mileypau

02-Mar-2012, 10:29

.....999s with Termi. Will it pass?

ta

Paul

antonye

02-Mar-2012, 10:32

The DSC Trackdays are actually *very* friendly because we are a Club and have a mutual passion for Ducatis. This brings a lot more respect between the riders than you would fine on your average (anonymous) trackday.

We run the usual format of trackday, except that it is Ducati only. There will be some very fast guys out on the track in the fast group, but to be honest these racers/ex-racers are much safer than you would give them credit for!

The day is run by Club MSV, so normal trackday rules will apply - ride like an idiot and you'll be out. Too fast and you move up, too slow and you move down. Our day tend to be a bit slower than your average trackday anyway, as we like to encourage first time trackday riders into our Novice group as an introduction to both Ducatis and Trackdays.

We also have a good atmosphere in the paddock and there will always be someone to help you if you need a hand with anything.

If you're going to dip your toe into trackdays on a Ducati then the DSC days are probably the best you can get!

antonye

02-Mar-2012, 10:33

.....999s with Termi. Will it pass?

It's a "noisy" 105dB day, so you shouldn't have any problems.

We've had a lot louder get out on the track before, including a genuine Desmosedici GP05 ex-Capirossi race bike ;)

Gbyte666

02-Mar-2012, 10:35

Hi Paul, In the main the DSC days or where the majority of bikes are DSC Ducati's there tends to be much more respect on the track, mainly because no one wants to chuck an expensive Ducati down the road.
Yes there will be a few DD racers out there but they will go in the fast group and if anything the racers are safer to be around on track than most as they know what they are doing. You could start in the Novice group and if you feel that you have progressed you can move into the inters later on in the day. At these events there are always instructors going round keeping an eye out for prats and normaly the rule is one warning then your off the track , go home for bad track riding.

Craig

mileypau

02-Mar-2012, 10:47

...appreciated....see you there.

Been round Cadwell once before on the K******i :D Performance Bikes '90s evening a couple of years back.

Lots rave about it as a track, but to be honest the Mountain holds no thrills, bit of an oddity, but hammering up and around Charlies is joyous.

My riding a bit rusty, but the first ride on my 999s - wow. First time on really good suspension and brakes. Feels way more than 10 years of progress vs the ZX7. Realise how tired that bike was getting.

Paul

Bionicle

02-Mar-2012, 13:09

Paul,

I think the others have covered most of the points, another good aspect of the day is that if you want a little advice and tuition there are always instructors willing to show you round and then follow you, followed by a chat in the paddocks on how to improve your riding or not depending on how you do, its a great day out not just for the riders but the family as well, everyone is friendly and helpful and in the novice group you go at your own pace until you learn the track and your ability's, as its an all Ducati day your not going to have wanabe racers on R1s etc blasting past you or cutting you up, lots of guys willing to give good advice on tire pressure's, gears etc so come along introduce yourself and have a great day and go home with a smile on your face.

Paul

mileypau

02-Mar-2012, 16:19

Booked....thanks for all the tips.

See you all soon enough......

Paul

antonye

19-Mar-2012, 17:02

Bump! ;)

couchcommando

13-Apr-2012, 10:40

Just booked, who else is going ?

antonye

13-Apr-2012, 11:49

Should be quite a lot of us going (think there's 4 or 5 from Essex) and will be good to see you Couchy!

007

13-Apr-2012, 19:07

Should be quite a lot of us going (think there's 4 or 5 from Essex) and will be good to see you Couchy!

I'll be riding up from Henley (camping) so will lookout for the Essex crew!

Looking forward.....

Regards,

James

antonye

13-Apr-2012, 20:45

I'll be riding up from Henley (camping) so will lookout for the Essex crew!

We'll be the ones having the party! ;)

007

16-Apr-2012, 10:26

We'll be the ones having the party! ;)

If there's a party, count me in! Is it Pimms o'clock?

Best regards,

James

dunlop0_1

17-Apr-2012, 17:16

Just booked me and Mrs Monster on. :D

mileypau

19-Apr-2012, 09:44

Well up for this now .... Got my first taste of what my bike can do on Tuesday at the Bike Magazine day at Cadwell.

Torrential rain (and some work to do in the morning) meant I got there just in time for last session before lunch. Damp. I'll admit to being v nervous. Bike was of course filthy due to ride there.....no van or trailer for me.

Sun came out and all activity stopped for lunch :(

Managed three sessions in the afternoon, on a dry track except for the back around hairpin. Only the last session had a few spots of rain.

Ducati turn out included Mike Armitage (Bike journo') on the Panigale, an 1198 Corse and a classic sport. I have witnesses that he said he'd rather have mine over the Panigale :p More low down drive. There then ensued the whole discussion around electronic rider aids, mere mortals, real world riding etc etc. Having said that he looked incredibly smooth out lapping in the intermediate group.

I now love my bike even more....handling is something sublime. Only issue I've got to learn is the downshifting revs whilst scrubbing off speed - the engine over run puts a lot of hove back through the clutch.

I'll download a couple of pics off the phone of the Panigale when I get a moment....

antonye

30-May-2012, 16:21

Just a reminder to get your places booked!

Don't sit on the fence, get it booked ;)

numbskull

30-May-2012, 17:04

How many places are left, and in what groups?

antonye

30-May-2012, 18:05

How many places are left, and in what groups?

Plenty of places left, so no problem with booking at the moment but obviously those places will go over the next few weeks and I don't want people to get upset, as they have done in the past, when they finally decide to go only to find there are no spaces!!

numbskull

12-Jun-2012, 13:47

Booked.

Fast group, A class DD bike.

Now all I have to do is repair it!!!

antonye

12-Jun-2012, 14:08

Cool! See you there :D

916ducati0

12-Jun-2012, 18:45

Dementor

12-Jun-2012, 18:53

Hi All
Just booked five of us on this trackday from Lancashire 3 Ducati,s BUT 1 Suzuki and a BMW so please don't hold it against them their alright really.
We have all been to Cadwell before and love it, its a fantastic track.
Paul.

Best change the image on the first page Antony!

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/images/FrontPage/201202_trackday.jpg

916ducati0

12-Jun-2012, 18:58

Be Nice

antonye

12-Jun-2012, 19:18

Best change the image on the first page Antony!

Yes, not enough Ducatis have booked so this is now open to all.

Dementor

12-Jun-2012, 19:25

Yes, not enough Ducatis have booked so this is now open to all.
Réal shame, done every one over the years, great days for sure. Wish i could have made this one. Enjoy

916ducati0

12-Jun-2012, 19:27

I'll bring my a spare bike just in case the BMW or the Suzuki break down.

antonye

13-Jun-2012, 10:10

I'll bring my a spare bike just in case the BMW or the Suzuki break down.

Ha! Good idea ;)

couchcommando

21-Jun-2012, 15:54

I've booked this but with my Ducati for sale and the replacement not here yet I'll be on my Honda CB500 !

Dave-dtd

25-Jun-2012, 21:08

Yes, not enough Ducatis have booked so this is now open to all.
Shame still a month to go, they must know that most people are waiting for the weather forcast.Days always fill up in the last two weeks.
Shame.:(

Bionicle

04-Jul-2012, 10:35

Just booked myself in, seems like there are quiet a few spaces left so plenty of clear track :)

Dave-dtd

06-Jul-2012, 08:25

Looks like being a wet day !

Which to be honest is stating the obvious, the weather has just been pants so far.

Bionicle

06-Jul-2012, 08:57

Cadwell can throw supprises as far as weather goes it seems to have its own weather system, have known it to be raining all round cadwell but not a drop touches the track, then again i have seen marshals scaring ducks and swans off :)

mileypau

07-Jul-2012, 14:47

was there on Wednesday for a Performance Plus course - Lincs Police - it chucked down for much of the day. Barn was awash, a regular river across the line. Learned loads though in smooth and precise. Instructors were circulating braking once per lap (rear brake at the Hairpin). The rest was roll on roll off and smoooooooth gear changes

Bike saw serious rain for the first time ever, but was failry clean as I went there in the van. Likewise for Monday.....

see ya there...clear tracks, good

Guido

10-Jul-2012, 13:21

I missed it in the end.

I was photographing a wedding on Saturday til midnight, then editing some of the pics on Sunday. Checked the weather guess-cast and it showed showers for the day so decided a mad-3hr-rush to get the bike changed over from road to track trim and then loaded and then drive to Cadders on Sunday night was a step too far with the potential for very little gain and a wasted £100 plus fuel....

Glad those who made it got some track time.

007

10-Jul-2012, 13:53