Ducati Sporting Club UK - Realistic costs for the race series?

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NBs996

14-Dec-2004 21:54

hang on a minute tho... I kind of agree with the theory of making it for first timers only, but this is s'posed to be for ALL club members, and therefor all should have the same opportunity if they want.

Even if there's some experienced racers, it'd not detract from the idea of making it a good series for us novices. In any case, if a novice starts off in, say, Pro-bike there'd be a heck of a lot more seasoned riders to contend with!

Skidywids, I've seen you race and you're probably one of the more "gentlemanly" competitors so don't even think about backing out bloke, or I'll post some more silly pics of you!!

ali	14-Dec-2004 22:01

Kev can't excluded! He's the HRC to our Harrises! :)

I have no problem being beaten by experienced club racers, and I'm sure there'll be people wanting to go on to bigger and better things that will learn a lot more with some experienced folk around.

Ali

dickieducati

14-Dec-2004 22:21

no one should be excluded, come one come all.

i'm more than happy to learn from better riders.

and anyway say i do well, and like it and want to do it next year it would be a shame to be excluded because i would no longer be a 'novice'

Jon	14-Dec-2004 23:52

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Originally posted by Rattler

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Originally posted by dickieducati
twpd - cheers for your post, its about the best response i've read and makes total sense to me (not necesserily a good thing b.t.w).

i think all most of the rules are fine at the moment, but having thought about it, i now believe having a control tyre as a great way forward to keep costs down - it negates the need for extra wheels and therefore cost and we should be able to get some kind of deal with a tyre manufacturer with a bit of sponsorship.

if going forward after the first year the currect riders feel the inclusion of wets is a good idea it could then be changed.

A control tyre seems a great idea - as you say - then there'll be no need for spare wheels / wets etc - keeping costs down and minimising differences.

Tim:frog:

You could make it a Michelin macadam tyre. That way one set will last the whole year
:lol:

NBs996

15-Dec-2004 00:46

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Originally posted by Jon

You could make it a Michelin macadam tyre. That way one set will last the whole year
:lol:

yeah and collect enough gravel to re-do your drive!

Iconic944ss

15-Dec-2004 08:14

Hmmmm....is there any reason why the DSC couldnt offer a 'little' prize for different categories within DesmoDue??? Overall winner is very likely to be an experienced racer, so why not a prize for the novice racers to spice up the competition?

Not that it seems like that will be a problem :devil:

Rattler

15-Dec-2004 08:50

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Originally posted by Iconic944ss
Hmmmm....is there any reason why the DSC couldnt offer a 'little' prize for different categories within DesmoDue??? Overall winner is very likely to be an experienced racer, so why not a prize for the novice racers to spice up the competition?

Not that it seems like that will be a problem :devil:

We could have a "staying on" prize!!!

ChrisBushell

15-Dec-2004 09:45

Boys

With regard to prizes you wont believe the thoughts that we have had in this direction. Whilst you can expect small worthless trophies at each round for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, the really interesting ones will be issued away from the track/end of the year.

Apart from the various wooden spoon awards that are possible, creativity knows no bounds as to what else might be on offer.

No where can I order those Chinese rubber chickens?

Chris

ChrisBushell

15-Dec-2004 09:48

With regard to entrants registered, I am holding 16 deposits so far and am aware of at least another three that are due in as of this morning.

Chris

Rattler

15-Dec-2004 10:10

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Originally posted by ChrisBushell
Boys

With regard to prizes you wont believe the thoughts that we have had in this direction. Whilst you can expect small worthless trophies at each round for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, the really interesting ones will be issued away from the track/end of the year.

Apart from the various wooden spoon awards that are possible, creativity knows no bounds as to what else might be on offer.

No where can I order those Chinese rubber chickens?

Chris

Or kermit puppets!!

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