Cadwell Park - May 24th

[Fawbish]

So the summer is fast approaching - my track bone is tingling.



Might be a bit early for a thread - but as funds are tight this year, this will be my first trackday of 2010. The reason being that my brother turns 18 on the 21st of May - and hence his Race Licence allows him to come on track with me and my old man.

Me = Inters I reckon

Dad/Bro = Novice probably

https://www.rodlynnracing.co.uk/images/Rod%20Lynn%20Racing%20Circuit%20Cadwell%20Park%20British%20Superbikes.jpg

https://px6.streetfire.net/0001/67/81/1007618_600.jpg



Our weapons of choice will be as below:

Mine -

https://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1177/55/106/688853083/n688853083_1625433_5183.jpg


Me old mans -

https://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1177/55/106/688853083/n688853083_1625435_5595.jpg

My brothers -

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Kawasaki%20KR-1S%2090%20%205.jpg

(Unfort cant find a pic of him on his actual bike, which is more of a bodge job - picked it up for 400 quid, it's done 3 trackdays so far - tis a KR1 with S pipes)





Who's game?

EDIT: Just realised - pre-2000 bikes ftfw!
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"Oh....it looks like Average Joe's is forfeiting the match!" - "Yeah, its a risky strategy but lets see if it pays off for 'em Cotton."

[ms51ves3]

Your brother has the best bike.

[MarkJ]

I'm looking to do at least one trackday a month this year - bump this thread nearer the time and I don't see why I can't make it

What company is it with?

[Fawbish]

https://www.trackdays.co.uk/book/bookEventBike.aspx?event=4297
Thats 109 squid.

Is where I found this one - but not entirely certain if its run through someone else - I did a Mallory Day through this company but it ended up being -

Wait.

Also found this.

https://www.nolimitstrackdays.com/acatalog/Cadwell240510.html
Thats 99 quid.
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"Oh....it looks like Average Joe's is forfeiting the match!" - "Yeah, its a risky strategy but lets see if it pays off for 'em Cotton."

[Barry_M2]

[Clanger]

Never ridden on Cadwell, but since I grew up locally, I know it very well, have many fond memories of races there. Aaaah, clanger now reminiscing!!
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind - Dr. Seuss

[Fawbish]

[TomR6]

Very very tempted.....
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2005 Yamaha R6

[RVF_Mark]

[Fawbish]

[MarkJ]

BCF trackday?

[Fawbish]

If people are game

Though we always try this and it never works lol.

I just see whos going on the day.
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"Oh....it looks like Average Joe's is forfeiting the match!" - "Yeah, its a risky strategy but lets see if it pays off for 'em Cotton."

[TomR6]

Yeah Fawbs I'm nearby.

No, the R6 is only a summer toy now, got car from work.

Will book up in novice when I get paid! Giddy bout my first trackday!
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2005 Yamaha R6

[Fawbish]

Hmm, if I remember right, you can knee down and wheelie pretty well yeah?

I know these arent anything about track, but tells me you have some confidence in her - would probably book Intermediates.

Im not the fastest road rider because I hold myself back a little (well, compared to my mates, normal riders would probs still think Im a penis ) but Im safe on road. On track, I was so much faster, just from not holding back.

My first trackday I was lapping a lot of Novices, and the subsequent intermediate trackdays were much better, as I had something to improve against.
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"Oh....it looks like Average Joe's is forfeiting the match!" - "Yeah, its a risky strategy but lets see if it pays off for 'em Cotton."

[RVF_Mark]

Booked into novice, Tom will be coming down with me in a van.

Bit unsure as to whether novice is right because we're both fairly rapid on the road, but as said it will be our first trackday.
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- Kawasaki ZX636 2005 -
- Aprilia SXV 550 2008 -

[Bishbash]

[Fawbish]

Cool. If you're in novice its not the worst thing, you just hold back until youve got a clear track in front of you, or you over take to make sure youve got clear track.


The main problem is people that dont have much of a clue about riding, let alone riding lines etc (not saying they shouldnt be there, as I believe biking to be one of the best cost effective means of enjoyment on earth) they just tend to get in the way a bit. Mind you, I'll probably be in the way for faster riders too.

Once Ive got it booked I'll have to start getting the zx6 sorted - knackered clutch, leaking fork seal, no chain, battered about, weak brakes...
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"Oh....it looks like Average Joe's is forfeiting the match!" - "Yeah, its a risky strategy but lets see if it pays off for 'em Cotton."

[Fawbish]

[Bishbash]

[ms51ves3]

I may tag along with my camera and spectate.

[TomR6]

As Mark says, we're both pretty competent riders. But I don't think there will be much problem with us being in novice to begin with.

I'll be on this, so if you see me, say 'ello
https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C02%5C19%5Cbikepics-1906814-800.jpg
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2005 Yamaha R6

[Fawbish]

[Bishbash]

You ever been pulled for that plate?
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My current bikes are - YZF-R1 & GS 500 E

Trackday videos - https://www.youtube.com/user/bishbash13

[TomR6]

Not really been out since moving it. It's plenty visable from the rear though (7x5) so touch wood it'll be fine.

Just need to sort out new chain and sprockets, buy some tyres for the day and all is well
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2005 Yamaha R6

[Fawbish]

If you dont use it for the road much - a pair of Metzler Rennsports (pre-Racetechs I believe) will set you back about 150 a pair - and are fuckin' fantastic grip. Pretty much a pair of semi-slicks, no tread for about 2 inches on either side of the tyre


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"Oh....it looks like Average Joe's is forfeiting the match!" - "Yeah, its a risky strategy but lets see if it pays off for 'em Cotton."