Tommy Hill Race Academy - Worth doing?

F1UFFY · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2012 Karma :

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at getting into bike racing...I've seen that there's a "Tommy Hill Track and Race Academy" set up and I could do that at a few circuits I've been to before.

Sounds really cool, do you think it's worth it? Has anyone done it already?

https://www.trackandraceacademy.co.uk/

Cheers,
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Bike: Yamaha R6

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

What group do you ride in trackdays?

I'm not sure any look that great value considering some of the other ways you could spend your money.

bikerstu · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Karma :

i'd pay that for a date with tommy Hill Laughing

F1UFFY · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2012 Karma :

Normally ride in Intermediate groups.

Yea, I mean...looking on the website, it says it's £435 for a full day with Tommy being at the event. I was hooked on BSB last season so I think that's what drawing me towards it a lot haha. Very Happy

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F1UFFY

Bike: Yamaha R6

bikerstu · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Karma :

wonder if i will get a discount for this as im on for the track day trophy lol

Learn some stuff so i could BSB their asses Twisted Evil

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

How far up in inters are you?

I'd generally advice to be at a reasonable pace in fast before considering racing - merely because trackdays are a load 'better value for money' than racing - as you get faster however, you start to run out of people to chase on trackdays - then I'd suggest considering starting racing 'proper'.

It's possible that the 'Track Acadamey' may help - but if you spent that same time and money on a couple of trackdays with a copy of 'Twist of the Wrist II' you may well find the same benefits.

duhawkz · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Karma :

it seems quite expensive, I can't comment on whether or not is worth while.

there also the british superbike school at blyton in linconshire which is a bit cheeper

www.britishsuperbikeschool.co.uk
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F1UFFY · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2012 Karma :

Really confident in Intermediate groups, haven't booked up an Advanced trackday yet...might do that first. Cheers.

Yea, was looking at that Track Academy option too.

Just looked at the British Superbike School link...that one looks rubbish compared to the one with Tommy Hill. Looks like a lot more is covered and I'd get my license at the end.
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Bike: Yamaha R6

bikerstu · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Karma :

Did fisher price make their website ?? Laughing

I'm not saying the other one is perfect but at least they tried

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

F1UFFY · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2012 Karma :

Don't know if I'd feel confident enough from reading it on the net...think I'd prefer to have someone there that knows what they're doing who can show me how to do things properly. Might end up interpreting stuff the wrong way and wanna make sure I get it right... Confused

Just found that Trackday Trophy comp on google...that looks wicked...might think about that...my Uncle's got a race license and was thinking about getting us into some sort of series.

Really wanna get my ACU license done quick so I can prep my bike and start racing! Very Happy

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F1UFFY

Bike: Yamaha R6

F1UFFY · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2012 Karma :

How sweet is this? Would love to get my R6 like this ready for the series, haha...one day!!! Cool

https://www.js-motorcycles.co.uk/images/Main.JPG
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Bike: Yamaha R6

Deano · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Karma :

The r6s are best 600s to race with, if you want tuition like that then I suggest the chris walker race school, you get 5 sessions, practice starts and then a Mock race at the end of the day and its in the 300 something price bracket so alot more bang for you buck and its on a new zx6r with racefit cans Cool

also trophys go out to who improved the most in one day doesnt matter how fast you are to begin with.
all based at mallory if you are super quick there then come dip your toes at EMRA and you might surprise yourself Very Happy

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The idea of right and wrong, like your user name, is rather 'fluffy'.
Right for one person may be wrong for another - lap times and long term improvement are the real judge of what works and not.

Someone that knows what they're doing may well not know what you're doing.

Plenty of people are happy just "going racing", but for plenty it ends up with a disillusioned waste of money and time because they're so focused on the goal of 'racing' they've forgot it's supposed to be fun.