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Originally posted by Rattler
Quote: Originally posted by matboyslim
Quote: Originally posted by ericthered40
Quote: Originally posted by Rattler
Quote: Originally posted by Rattler
For me the trackday was in fact a bit dissapointing.
I understand the reason for running 4 groups and that the red flags were not the fault of Apex, but there were too many people out on track in mixed ability groups.
My first 2 sessions were broken up with red flags and perhaps due to the size of he circuit, we spent a long time in pitlane before going out again.
Each session was circa 15 mins long and if red-flagged - which 4 of my 6 sessions were (and quite a few of the others group's) - got really broken up and difficult to get warmed up tyres.
In truth - could I organise a trackday on a big circuit like Brands GP with circa 200 bikes - No - so credit should go to those who can.
The idea of 4 groups is commercially viable given the seemingly preventative costs of Brands GP trackdays,but they're not for me.
Too many stoppages and too little tracktime means that I'd rather pay more money for more time on a clearer track and less chance of muppetry.
Tim | |
I wouldn’t be to hard on the riders that GP overwhelmed, they were not all Muppets it is a track of immense technical difficulty with down hill braking fast entries in to fast corners.
You can’t blame folk for what amounts to a half second laps in concentration and missing a braking point and make them feel like they ruined someone’s day.
Like the guy on the SP2 how jumped up after lowsiding in to Clearways crating a dust cloud that could be seen from Druids, so that they could see he was OK and not red flag the session. I don’t think he should be made to feel bad that one of the best, fastest, and most dangerous corners on the planet got the better of him, do you?
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Cheers eric ya hit the nail on the head,
Muppetboyslim here! (thanks jpm) as i was sliding along the track the very idea that they may stop the session was in my head and like you said as soon as i stopped up i jumped to show i was ok! But as its such a fast corner and i was right in line of fire they flagged it, sorry if i cut the last session short all be it by a lap or two. Thanks to all who came to (take the <B>****</B> ) see if i was ok!
[Edited on 5-7-2005 by matboyslim] |
My muppetry comment was not aimed specifically at all the crashers - people can and will always fall off - god knows I have and will continue to!!!
It was more a general comment on the actions of the "the no-overtaking rule doesn't apply to me brigade" - who do bin their bikes with cold tyres.
My post was also not meant as a derogatory to any "newbies to Brands" riders out there.
Tough break for you Mat - but I'll always appreciate a man who can crash and still smile afterwards - nice one.
Tim |
Well its what a trackday is all about knowing just how far you and your bike can go before one of you lets go, just not on the first two laps! Had a really great day and was so glad i walked away from what could have been a nasty crash!
PS.JPM hows my new sig looking? (ta TP all sorted now!)