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Spjallen 21-Sep-2013 16:19

Some silly old fool said to me it's all about time on track. I thought I'll spend my money on trick bits to make me go faster instead. I now he's right now! However, you need time on track doing the right things. If you could go with somebody who has raced before they should get you upto speed quicker. Second however, there is a gulf of difference between track day speed and racing speed. Then again there is a gulf of difference between qualifying pace and race pace.
Stop pondering and get on with it! (Btw the advice was from a past dd champ!)

Andy Mack 21-Sep-2013 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunlop0_1
No Limits are doing ACU courses at the following. They usually include half a TD as well.


ACU 2013 Course details
16th September - Cadwell
15th October - Donington
2nd November - Oulton
15th December - Rockingham


unfortunately im in sunny scotland so cant do those for my race license.

but most of you have convinced me to go for it! just need to get a bike and do some track days!

Trumpet 21-Sep-2013 16:53

Sunny Scotland??????????????
 
Don't know what the weather has been like in Glasgow for the last few weeks but since I got back from Brands it has rained every day here in Oban!
I will be going to Knockhill for some track days early next season, if you do get a bike and want to do some track days at knockhill, let me know.
Anyway with all the shennanigans with Mallory, Hottrax may be looking for a replacement venue next year...........lets put a vote in for Knockhill :lol:

Andy Mack 21-Sep-2013 17:04

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Originally Posted by Trumpet
Don't know what the weather has been like in Glasgow for the last few weeks but since I got back from Brands it has rained every day here in Oban!
I will be going to Knockhill for some track days early next season, if you do get a bike and want to do some track days at knockhill, let me know.
Anyway with all the shennanigans with Mallory, Hottrax may be looking for a replacement venue next year...........lets put a vote in for Knockhill :lol:

it was sunny last saturday. I took a wee trip to oban for a spot of lunch.

but yeah i vote knockhill too!!!

dunlop0_1 21-Sep-2013 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spjallen
Some silly old fool said to me it's all about time on track. I thought I'll spend my money on trick bits to make me go faster instead. I now he's right now! However, you need time on track doing the right things. If you could go with somebody who has raced before they should get you upto speed quicker. Second however, there is a gulf of difference between track day speed and racing speed. Then again there is a gulf of difference between qualifying pace and race pace.
Stop pondering and get on with it! (Btw the advice was from a past dd champ!)



I'm not that old ;)

mat2hew 21-Sep-2013 18:36

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Originally Posted by Trumpet
lets put a vote in for Knockhill :lol:


I expect the Mrs would like a trip up there at some point,,, be rude not to bring my bike,,,,, wouldn't it?

skidlids 21-Sep-2013 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mat2hew
I expect the Mrs would like a trip up there at some point,,, be rude not to bring my bike,,,,, wouldn't it?


And the new camper

Spjallen 22-Sep-2013 09:20

It would be good to use knock hill but the reality is people won't travel which makes its not financially viable to hottrax.

Andy Mack 22-Sep-2013 09:26

How well was Spa attended last year?

bally71 22-Sep-2013 10:44

Knockhills closer to me than brands or snetterton

It's not just roumors .. people do live north of the Watford gap


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