the bb trackday thread.

[sc0tt]

Fleegle said:

Well hidden mate. Underneath the polished frame, cokes, bits of fairing and general crap

[Fleegle]

sc0tt said:

Fleegle said:

Well hidden mate. Underneath the polished frame, cokes, bits of fairing and general crap

Don't worry.....tank, seat and all fairings in the attic

[moanthebairns]

George29 said:

moanthebairns said:

whats a fast group time around Donnie? I was doing 2 minutes my last time there with heavy traffic.

I'd say around 1:50.

So would I stand out like a sore thumb doing a 2 minute and just under?

[sc0tt]

moanthebairns said:

So would I stand out like a sore thumb doing a 2 minute and just under?

Fag packet maths says you would only be lapped the once by the fast boys punching in a consistent 1:50 so I wouldn't worry about that.

[Fleegle]

moanthebairns said:

So would I stand out like a sore thumb doing a 2 minute and just under?

Which helmet are you wearing?

[George29]

moanthebairns said:

So would I stand out like a sore thumb doing a 2 minute and just under?

No, and it would probably drag you on a bit having no traffic and people overtaking you. Got to make the jump some time, if you're finding you're getting held up in inters, it's time to move up.

[Yazza54]

Are you desperate to ride in fast Alex

[moanthebairns]

There is only fast spaces left

[bass gt3]

moanthebairns said:

There is only fast spaces left

And the problem is...??

[moanthebairns]

bass gt3 said:

moanthebairns said:

There is only fast spaces left

And the problem is...??

inter rider.

[sc0tt]

moanthebairns said:

inter rider.

Just book fast. Like I said on fag packet maths, if you are that bothered go out at the back and you won't see anyone for 9 laps.

[bass gt3]

moanthebairns said:

bass gt3 said:

moanthebairns said:

There is only fast spaces left

And the problem is...??

inter rider.

Don't limit yourself. Step up and single out a relative slow coach in Fast. Try to tag along and gain confidence

[LoonR1]

moanthebairns said:

George29 said:

moanthebairns said:

whats a fast group time around Donnie? I was doing 2 minutes my last time there with heavy traffic.

I'd say around 1:50.

So would I stand out like a sore thumb doing a 2 minute and just under?

What date are you thinking of? It does matter as some days will be faster than others. Chances are you will be getting in other riders way at that pace in fast though. That's not a problem, as long as you hold your line and don't weave about like an Inters rider.

this thread is getting a bit daft though. A trackday is a trackday, not a race. You can go in any group, but if you are well out of your depth / too fast then you will be pulled out of the group with no guarantee (except Fast where there is no "too fast") of getting into the other groups if the day is sold out.

sc0tt said:

Fag packet maths says you would only be lapped the once by the fast boys punching in a consistent 1:50 so I wouldn't worry about that.

It doesn't work like that. Most will be doing sub 1:50, plenty will be doing low 1:40s and the odd superstar in the 1:30s

[moanthebairns]

Well probably rule donnie ouT.

I was gonna book on to cadwell the next day but there is only novice.

And if it's anything like donnie it will be a nightmare

[Biker's Nemesis]

LoonR1 said:

LoonR1 said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

Just there on the 20th.

OK. I'll see if I can get on that too

Crap. Sold out on the 20th but booked the 21st. Booked the two days at Oulton on 23rd & 24th June too.

Ah, bugger.

[sc0tt]

LoonR1 said:

It doesn't work like that. Most will be doing sub 1:50, plenty will be doing low 1:40s and the odd superstar in the 1:30s

I'm only quoting you on 1:50's but it appears you were talking about oulton anyway. Like I said, fag packet maths.

I agree that it's getting a bit "serious" in here though

[LoonR1]

sc0tt said:

I'm only quoting you on 1:50's but it appears you were talking about oulton anyway. Like I said, fag packet maths.

I agree that it's getting a bit "serious" in here though

Oulton: If you can do consistent sub 2 min laps then you're good enough for fast group. If you're just scraping it then you'll have a rough ride in the early season as racers practice, but it'll be easier after mid June when all the series will have visited.

Donington: as above, but at 1:55 ideally or just below.

In all cases though, it is critical that you hold a steady line and stick with it. On this video at 9:50 I get pushed out onto the grass by someone unnecessarily moving around trying to use all,the track when his speed didn't need it. That is what is guaranteed to piss fast group riders off. If you ride sensibly then they will get past you easily. Do not try and fight them, or worse block them.

http://youtu.be/i8FF85_8Pss

Edited by LoonR1 on Tuesday 19th May 18:42

[curlie467]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Can't get on at oulton, there are 7 places left in novice and they won't let me and Aky in that group

The day is over subscribed so no chance of moving up

Oh heck, I haven't booked on yet, don't mind another session in novice though so will see if there are any left in the morning.
Could do with a nice dry day after the washout that was Anglesey.

[moanthebairns]

at £190 on Monday, will oulton be busy loon?

[LoonR1]

moanthebairns said:

at £190 on Monday, will oulton be busy loon?

What Monday? Who's running it?