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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2006, 19:54
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Well the boook only came out on Monday so I'm not...

Well the boook only came out on Monday so I'm not sure how many people have had the chance to read it yet.

The book is based around interviews with the GP riders and an insight to what they do and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jun-2006, 22:26
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
So if any of you DSC'ers are interested, I have...

So if any of you DSC'ers are interested, I have allocated a few spaces on the 4th July at Rockingham Level 1 to be sold at a 10% discount to DSC members.

Only 8 are available, so call Lynn on 08700...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jun-2006, 14:43
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
So how did we get on? Andy

So how did we get on?

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jun-2006, 09:05
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, I don't see any arguements here, TP can...

Hi Guys,

I don't see any arguements here, TP can advise and no doubt will, in fact, I hope he does!

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jun-2006, 13:40
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
What TP talks of here is the exclusivity...

What TP talks of here is the exclusivity agreement we have will all our coaches and that if they wish to operate at another track day, school, etc they have to have our permission. This is standard...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2006, 20:41
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
A good question. Did I learn anything? Yes,...

A good question.

Did I learn anything? Yes, quite a bit and I was astounded how open they all were to the questions asked. For example, John Hopkins. John, how do you get the bike to turn? Answer...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2006, 14:26
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
The question is answerable - Survival Reaction...

The question is answerable - Survival Reaction thresholds. We all have them and this is how we judge 'talent' in bike racing. Example, Shakey, very 'talented' rider because his SR level is so high....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2006, 13:34
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
I hope it answers some of the questions and I...

I hope it answers some of the questions and I hope it raises more which I'm glad to answer, although maybe not straight away!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2006, 13:01
Replies: 181
Views: 38,047
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Reply

Where do I start?

First of all I must apologise for not jumping in sooner but time is a rare commodity for me at the moment and I wanted to read everything that was said.

For me there are 3 points...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Dec-2005, 11:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,649
Posted By Andy Ibbott
The cost of 3rd\4th April at Silverstone Stowe is...

The cost of 3rd\4th April at Silverstone Stowe is £299 per day. If you can get a group of 10 or more booking at the same time there is a discount available.

Please email Donna@superbikeschool.co.uk...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 21:06
Replies: 52
Views: 9,666
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Freak, It's all in the eyes! It's the...

Hi Freak,

It's all in the eyes! It's the key...

:o
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 21:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,293
Posted By Andy Ibbott
I'm sorry to say it guys but noisy cans on tracks...

I'm sorry to say it guys but noisy cans on tracks is going to kill our fun. More and more circuits are facing noise restrictions and it won't be long before you will HAVE to have a road can to do...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 20:59
Replies: 52
Views: 9,666
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, It's a Rockingham Track Day, we (CSS)...

Hi Guys,

It's a Rockingham Track Day, we (CSS) just 'marshall' it. It's on the 10th (there is no track evening on the 9th) and it's on the International configuration.
I believe it's £139 if booked...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 23:33
Replies: 22
Views: 3,330
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Well I have to log off now as I have to get up at...

Well I have to log off now as I have to get up at 4am to go to Ireland for a BMW track day.:o

Won't be posting until Thursday.

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 23:30
Replies: 22
Views: 3,330
Posted By Andy Ibbott
I totally agree with DickieDucati. Once set there...

I totally agree with DickieDucati. Once set there is nothing to do with the bars unless you are fighting yourself or the bike has some serious set up problems.

This 'do nothing' principle I have...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 18:53
Replies: 22
Views: 3,330
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, I agree that using the quick turn in...

Hi Guys,

I agree that using the quick turn in slower corner is harder than in fast ones.
There is nothing wrong, by the way, with pushing and pulling, or even just pulling. Maybe you should try...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 12:15
Replies: 47
Views: 6,259
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Actually Edwards is the same height as me (5ft 9)...

Actually Edwards is the same height as me (5ft 9) and looks like he weighs the same (10 stone ish). He's not Japanese or a 125 rider!:D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 10:32
Replies: 47
Views: 6,259
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Morning! Nice thread this one. I agree with...

Morning!

Nice thread this one. I agree with Quickshifter that moving back from the tank does help. People ride up against the tnak to get a better grip on the bars, never a good idea.
The only...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 16:55
Replies: 47
Views: 6,259
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Always one thing at a time, totally agree on that...

Always one thing at a time, totally agree on that point. If for no other reason how do you know waht made it better or worse if you do 3 things at once?

Dibble - I have the anal torch at the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 16:41
Replies: 47
Views: 6,259
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Why not work Quick Turns on the road? It's not...

Why not work Quick Turns on the road?

It's not how far you lean but how quickly you get there. So could you quick turn 15 degrees? Of course!

As for the piccys, it does show that you like to keep...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 16:12
Replies: 47
Views: 6,259
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi, I agree with both points above. It's very...

Hi,

I agree with both points above. It's very important to keep the head/back/arse inline (*Waits for Dibble input on that comment!) this stops you twisting and putting too much weigh on the inside...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 15:19
Replies: 33
Views: 4,136
Posted By Andy Ibbott
In answer to the first quesion on the...

In answer to the first quesion on the thread...


1. Check your bike over; get it serviced before you venture towards the twisty track Tarmac and then check it again.
2. When you get there take your...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2005, 18:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, I must point out that I'm afraid Monty...

Hi Guys,

I must point out that I'm afraid Monty has it wrong. While Richard and David are Coaches for CSS, Chris is not and is still trying out for us and has not passed yet.

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 23:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,751
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Pasini is a quick boy too. Heck he leads the...

Pasini is a quick boy too. Heck he leads the Championship at the moment. I watch him like a hawk! LOL
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 18:22
Replies: 18
Views: 3,751
Posted By Andy Ibbott
I can see this getting pervvy!:rolleye:

I can see this getting pervvy!:rolleye:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 18:17
Replies: 18
Views: 3,751
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Spot on fellas, using your peripheral means you...

Spot on fellas, using your peripheral means you react quicker to the change and looking for a gap is where the focus of the eyes should be.

Gold stars all round:D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 17:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,751
Posted By Andy Ibbott
TP, I didn't ask you this on Friday but what do...

TP,

I didn't ask you this on Friday but what do you look at when sitting ready for the off?

A
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 17:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,751
Posted By Andy Ibbott
I think the title will be between him and Kallio,...

I think the title will be between him and Kallio, maybe Simoncelli. He picked too soft a rear in Catalunya which is why he went from 3rd row to 1st and then all the way back to 7th. Mind you, he...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 17:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,751
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Thomas Luthi and the DDC

Hi Guys,

Well with the DDC well underway I thought you might like to know what I have been working on with Thomas Luthi in the GPs.
I have to say first off that he is a good kid and really beileves...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2005, 13:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,158
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Yes, the track evening is tomorrow and we are...

Yes, the track evening is tomorrow and we are running it on behalf of Rockingham.

I think there maybe a few spaces left in Novice and fast so give Rockingham a call if anyone is interested.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-May-2005, 17:38
Replies: 31
Views: 6,709
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Dibble, I spoke with one of the chaps who wants...

Dibble,

I spoke with one of the chaps who wants to go to Laguna when we were at Silverstone on Thursday. looks like it will be a good crowd!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-May-2005, 17:37
Replies: 31
Views: 6,709
Posted By Andy Ibbott
And well, Thank you!:sing:

And well, Thank you!:sing:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-May-2005, 17:32
Replies: 31
Views: 6,709
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, Turn points are there at the Schools to...

Hi Guys,

Turn points are there at the Schools to give the students somewhere to turn, and they are later than they (students) were turning at the start of the day. This is so they can see the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Apr-2005, 15:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,566
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, Well I'm pleased to say we had 2 days...

Hi Guys,

Well I'm pleased to say we had 2 days of sunshine!:bouncy:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Mar-2005, 17:50
Replies: 11
Views: 3,566
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, Stuart Gill (one of the guys going) his...

Hi Guys,

Stuart Gill (one of the guys going) his parents live just outside the track, I have spoken with him and they say 70 degrees and light clouds...

All I know is this: It will be what it will...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Mar-2005, 11:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,531
Posted By Andy Ibbott
FARKHAM Hall Is that near Brands? :bouncy:

FARKHAM Hall

Is that near Brands?

:bouncy:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Mar-2005, 18:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,531
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Thank you

I would like to offer a very public thank you to Dibble, Weeksy and any other DSC member who is a member of the Visor Down Forum.

We (CSS) were the subject of rumour and in some cases, lies and the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 18:02
Replies: 22
Views: 5,151
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Did I say free? Don't think so.... Weeksy call...

Did I say free? Don't think so.... Weeksy call me.:sing:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 17:54
Replies: 22
Views: 5,151
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Ok Weeksy I'll bail you out. Come to the CSS on...

Ok Weeksy I'll bail you out.
Come to the CSS on either Saturday or Sunday March 26th or 27th, our 1st UK dates.
I want to help to make you faster.

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 17:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,151
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Oh bugger. That's a real shame. I hope he has...

Oh bugger. That's a real shame. I hope he has been transfered to another date by them.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 17:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,151
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Weeksy and rding in the snow. Any news?

So have we heard how he got on?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 23:37
Replies: 35
Views: 6,834
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Yes, from about 11am

Yes, from about 11am
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 23:21
Replies: 35
Views: 6,834
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Flights can be as little £300, The most I have...

Flights can be as little £300, The most I have paid from LHR to SFO is £329. Same as all flights, the earlier you book the cheaper it is... I'm keen to do this one too as the circuit would have been...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 23:15
Replies: 15
Views: 4,407
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Bazzer, No M8, definately Stowe. The price of...

Hi Bazzer,

No M8, definately Stowe. The price of the National is too much for us now... :(
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 18:30
Replies: 35
Views: 6,834
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Guys, A kit bag weighs in around 22kgs with...

Hi Guys,

A kit bag weighs in around 22kgs with lid for us at the Schools, the limit is 32kgs. You can hire riding stuff from them but....

I would take your own!

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 16:45
Replies: 35
Views: 6,834
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Laguna is my bestest track in the whole wide...

Laguna is my bestest track in the whole wide World!

You can book with the USA team on www.superbikeschool.com or with us and to be fair the US dollar is soo good for us at the moment you'd get a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 16:19
Replies: 26
Views: 6,015
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Yes, I don't seem like a bit of a dead end on...

Yes,

I don't seem like a bit of a dead end on this one. The Code RACE is a brilliant day but some people don't want the race bit.

More thought required!

Thank you for the excellent feedback guys....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 15:54
Replies: 26
Views: 6,015
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Darley Moor is norf www.darleymoor.co.uk 2...

Darley Moor is norf
www.darleymoor.co.uk

2 Miles South Of Ashbourne...



The Darley Moor race circuit is situated on the A515 Ashbourne to Lichfield road, approximately 2 miles south of...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 15:38
Replies: 26
Views: 6,015
Posted By Andy Ibbott
Hi Dickie, Same problem, cost. I could run one...

Hi Dickie,

Same problem, cost. I could run one at Darley Moor but not any where else in the UK, even Spain for that matter. It would be about £700 and need 14 riders to work.

Andy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 15:25
Replies: 26
Views: 6,015
Posted By Andy Ibbott
That will be why we have Leon Camier and Thomas...

That will be why we have Leon Camier and Thomas Luthi coming to us! :)

Again fair comments. The circuit is always the issue as they are so damned expensive.

I will keep at it!

Andy
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