First Track Day..... ????

Firefly · 11-May-2004, 17:37

Hi Guys,

A bit of advise is needed please... I want to do a track day, but not sure what track I should start on???

HELP...

Kelly

Desmondo · 11-May-2004, 17:42

Should have nabbed your old mans bike last Friday Kel and started at Cadwell

There is a thread about this somewhere in the trackdays section from a while ago. I normally suggest Brands Indy as a good place to start. It's got a blend of all sorts of different corners but most importantly, I think, is that as it's a short circuit you'll get plenty of laps in so it won't take too long to learn where you're going and to get comfortable.

rockhopper · 11-May-2004, 17:48

Cadwell was my first trackday and i loved it to bits! I would have been a bit lost without the marker cones though. Its not really a flat out top speed track like the airfield circuits so in that respect i guess its a little safer. There are a couple of bends where you have to commit slightly (the goosneck and coppice) but if you have got the bottle to do that then its fantastic.

NBs996 · 11-May-2004, 17:49

Shoulda got your kit on at cadwell firefly - but you know that already!
(Can't believe I just told a chick to get her kit ON!!)

Seriously, I don't think the venue matters, just start in the novice group and you'll have no trouble. There's absolutely no pressure to go faster than you're comfy with.

Just a word of warning though..... make sure you can afford to do lots more - cos they're so addictive!

MJS · 11-May-2004, 18:42

I did my first one at Snetterton, sure it's fast, but it's easy to learn and it got me quite used to the idea of riding on a track rather than the road.

Monty · 11-May-2004, 19:59

Come up to Cadwell on 16th August Kel-you know we will look after you.

John

bradders · 11-May-2004, 20:41

if I can do Cads, so can you! Just use Fils R not your nc

Firefly · 12-May-2004, 12:25

I might just do that Monty

Maybe see you there

Kel x

stumpy1 · 12-May-2004, 14:29

kelly if you are going in the novice group it shouldnt really matter what track you do....just ride at your own pace and you will love it..

just make sure if you do a track far away.
its alway better to stay at a b@b just so you are not to worn out before you go on track.....riding to a track is not a good idea...

what ever track you do have fun.......................

12-May-2004, 20:51

whats pembrey like as a first track day?

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11-May-2004, 17:37	#1
Firefly Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 133 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Irchester, Wellingborough Mood: Cool :O) First Track Day..... ???? Hi Guys, A bit of advise is needed please... I want to do a track day, but not sure what track I should start on??? HELP... Kelly Reply

11-May-2004, 18:42	#5
MJS DSC Membership Sec. & BHCN R.O. Webteam Big Twin Bikes: None at the moment Posts: 1,948 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pitstone Mood: Feeling old... I did my first one at Snetterton, sure it's fast, but it's easy to learn and it got me quite used to the idea of riding on a track rather than the road. Reply

11-May-2004, 19:59	#6
Monty DSC Club Member Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 1100S Multistrada, 450RT, Gilera Nordwest, Bultaco Frontera, Rickman Metisse-being built! Posts: 4,255 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Little Paxton Cambridgeshire Mood: Growing old-DISGRACEFULLY! Come up to Cadwell on 16th August Kel-you know we will look after you. John Reply

11-May-2004, 20:41	#7
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... if I can do Cads, so can you! Just use Fils R not your nc Reply

12-May-2004, 12:25	#8
Firefly Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 133 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Irchester, Wellingborough Mood: Cool :O) I might just do that Monty Maybe see you there Kel x Reply

12-May-2004, 20:51	#10
Jewell Posts: n/a whats pembrey like as a first track day? Reply