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!

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.

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. :)

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

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

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.

Spare place?
 

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.

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

R

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

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:

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

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

Richard

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.

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

weather looking VERY good peeps..!

nat

Ggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :lol:

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.......

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

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

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