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[Simps]

Originally Posted by Jolley

I like trying to set the pace and I like being right at the front. Since Castle Combe last year my approach to a weekend has changed and my intention is to just be the fastest person every session. I set Pole at Castle Combe and Brands, and I was only pipped into second on the grid at Cadwell and Mallory by the people following me. At the moment (and I know that can change) I feel like I can set the pace at the remaining rounds (the test will be Anglesey and Oulton, where I have never been) and honestly believe the only way I won't win the championship is if I have any more bad luck. I have in the past been warned against making such Awesome statements, but it is really how I feel right now.

Mate that really is some Awesome talk right there! But I don't necessarily disagree. Just looked at your results last year and other than your Mallory result being the same your best result at this point was 8th. You can really see how you improved after every round.... and it got me thinking that you fast boys better hope I dont do the same!

Think my first result this year was a win... from 7th. At Mallory I missed the test day and after getting up at 4:30am driving 2 hours and jumping on a bike with a completely new setup, 12 laps later I was third on the grid (not that I ended started from third ). Only 1/4 second behind you and I wasn't following anyone.
However, I will say that your advice and general support has been invaluable in both rounds and certainly helped me no end.

But I wouldnt be any kind of real friend if I made it easy for you to claim the title now would I?

[Jolley]

Originally Posted by 955SP

Mate that really is some Awesome talk right there! But I don't necessarily disagree. Just looked at your results last year and other than your Mallory result being the same your best result at this point was 8th. You can really see how you improved after every round.... and it got me thinking that you fast boys better hope I dont do the same!

However, I will say that your advice and general support has been invaluable in both rounds and certainly helped me no end.

But I wouldnt be any kind of real friend if I made it easy for you to claim the title now would I?

Plus Neal and Bradders and any other surprises coming out of the woodwork. Most would not have predicted a double win for me at the last round last year when we all lined up at the first round.... Things change from round to round dependent on tracks and moods and luck. I'm just more determined than ever because I missed chance to prove a point at Mallory.

[bradders]

Originally Posted by Jolley

Plus Neal and Bradders and any other surprises coming out of the woodwork.

thanks for the mention

but belive I'd have to be a good 15 kilos lighter to really be a contender even if I pick my pace up a lttle more and get that extra second or two...and I havent done most of the tracks remaining so we'll see; top 10 and take the dosh off the Hants and Berks lot is my goal, anything extra a bonus

[Jolley]

Originally Posted by bradders

thanks for the mention

but belive I'd have to be a good 15 kilos lighter to really be a contender even if I pick my pace up a lttle more and get that extra second or two...and I havent done most of the tracks remaining so we'll see; top 10 and take the dosh off the Hants and Berks lot is my goal, anything extra a bonus

Awesome Lawson wasn't exactly a featherweight contender.....

[bradders]

Originally Posted by Jolley

Awesome Lawson wasn't exactly a featherweight contender.....

but Awesome Lawson wasnt 17st+ either

no probds tho, I'll be 16 by Anglesey...should help me get off the line a bit better

[Jolley]

Originally Posted by bradders

but Awesome Lawson wasnt 17st+ either

no probds tho, I'll be 16 by Anglesey...should help me get off the line a bit better

There will be some tracks where you suffer more (probably Castle Combe for one), but I don't think it makes a massive difference at a majority of our tracks. I would say the difference in weight between you and Matt was the same difference between me and Matt.... and if he were on a Class B this year he would be right up front kicking my ass. I really don't think weight is as big a handicap as people think. Put it this way, I ran with 11kg of extra fuel in Mallory qualifying, which effectively made me 14st.... I didn't see it slowing me down.

[bradders]

its off the line that is a big disdvantage (even if I could strat well!!) as its has to haul a lot more to the first corner and others stream past, sop come corner 2 or 3 you are playing lots of catch up, and if the same pace roughly means taking far more risk...but hey thats how it is; now I've broken top 5 I'll be aiming at that again