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 Posted: 13:46 - 01 Apr 2010  Post subject: Rockingham National booked 18/04/10 |
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Alright guys.
Have ridden the International twice, and love it. But theres two trackdays available in April (18th and 19th) 18th International.
The national layout is a tenner less at 119 quid, rather than 129.
Whoevers ridden both - what you think? Should I save a tenner? Or am I not missing out on much?
EDIT: Booked the national for various reasons.
Anyone going? Probs not, but supposed to be good weather.
Cant bloody wait! 
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I've ridden both, the National is slower but I found it more enjoyable. You still get the mega triple left hander. And instead of turning left onto the banked section you go strait on, right, wiggle/chicane then turn right to near where you come off the bank.
HTH
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Rock is not one of my favourite tracks though, but as I'm on a new (old) bike I've not even ridden on the road I'll be taking it a little careful anyway, so booked into inters. Just hope the old girl lasts the day! 
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5 days in hospital nasty! must have fallen awkwardly as the last corner is pretty slow.
I managed to crash on the first of the left handers, missed my braking marker and ended up over shooting the corner on to the grass which was soaking wet. Managed to get down to an almost walking pace without braking but then needed to turn so hit the deck in a muddy heap  doh!
I really like the national track, never done the International but it wouldn't really suit a 400, the national is perfect for slower bikes, mainly just 2nd and 3rd gear all the way round.
If its wet or even slightly damp Rockingham is REALLY slippery though
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Glad to here it 
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| MissEdwood wrote: | | Naughty Fawbish wrote: |
I got the proper pictures - I'll have to stop buying them cos they expensive. But you cant get shots like that without being on the track. 
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What sort of price? Does he snap everyone and you can opt to buy or do your pre-book?
I'd not get photos, not of my first one, the zimmer frame might show up (and the rabbit in headlights look).
I've been managing to get my bike fairly down without moving much at all. In fact I was convinced it was all for show - esp the knee down bit ... Ive seen plenty of pillocks not movng much at all, but just sticking their knee out LOL
I just felt it on Sunday, it just happened and it felt nartural - bet if it was on video people would say 'you whaaa?' |
It was 30 quid for a CD with about 45 pictures on. For comparison, if you wanted one 10xwhatever print, it was 15 quid.
Its a bit extortionate but I had the cash. PLus pics are memories incarnate.
They take thousands of everyone on the day - you then go talk to them and tell them what bike, something distinctive, and usually theyve already sorted it into folders etc.
As for the knee downs etc - certainly not for show When I was on some really fast laps, everything felt on the edge, if I made a mistake I'd be in hospital. I know for a fact if Id not been hanging off, I would have been unsafe at the same speeds, or slower than I was going - neither of which was preferable (to me).
Its possible you dont have to hang off quite as much as I do, and thats your own style - but seriously, going fast around a corner whilst sat almost entirely on the bike can become very unsafe, very quickly.
Imagine the forces involved when a bike corners - it's all about keeping the bike steady and balanced whilst leant over like that.
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