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[phillc]

Ultimately I am very dissapointed with the way my race turned out. Crashing on the first corner of the first lap was not part of the grand plan. I had a really good trackday on Saturday and was amazed with my qualifying result. Sadly this didn't translate into a race result.

Anyway, if you have the inclination, here's my rather long race report:

http://kapitalmoto.co.uk/node/130

[TP]

Nice report Phill, don't beat yourself up too much though.

That completes the Twickenham three hitting the deck this year

[RedMist]

At least your out there doing it - good bits and bad - while we all watch from the sidelines. Keep enjoying all of the experiences - and maybe I'll see you on the grid next season (looking up from the back of the grid to your lofty positions at the front!). Cheers,

Ian

[Zimbo16]

At least you made it to the first corner. After coming off in qualifying and being hit by another bike as I lay in the gravel trap, I didn't even make the start, despite having achieved my best ever qualifying result! Bike still in bits and full of gravel etc.
Never mind eh, we'll make up for it next time!

[Tonio600]

As Ian says, at least you both made it to the track

[JPM]

Originally Posted by Zimbo16

At least you made it to the first corner. After coming off in qualifying and being hit by another bike as I lay in the gravel trap, I didn't even make the start, despite having achieved my best ever qualifying result! Bike still in bits and full of gravel etc.
Never mind eh, we'll make up for it next time!

Wasn't a 998 that hit you was it?

[Zimbo16]

Not this time, just a 620 monster, but I'll try for a 998 next time perhaps?

[JasonBoswell]

Originally Posted by TP

That completes the Twickenham three hitting the deck this year

Hmm. Just in from sanding down all the filler in my smashed TD panels. They'll look like new come Cadwell :-O

[domski]

Superb riding Phill... up until the Redgate 'incident'!

Seriously impressive mate. Another bloody Aussie sandbagger!! (unlike TP who is an Aussie Sandtrapper). Keep your chin up though, it's all experience (even bad can be good).

Look forward not back, Snetterton next. Get your butt on the podium there instead

Well done

[JasonBoswell]

Originally Posted by phillc

Ultimately I am very dissapointed with the way my race turned out.

Phil, mate. You showed many of the DD "old timers" how to qualify in the wet - thats gotta bring a smile to your face :-)

And as many have said - youre out there racing while the rest of us just sit on the sidelines.