the bb trackday thread.
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snorky782 said:
mckeann said:
I thought the double header was 20/21st???
That's at Snetterton, which me and a few others are already booked on. The 30/31 is Oulton, but it's sold out apart from Novice so a no go Biker's Nemesis said:
Looks like this will be my first time on track with the new bike.
Firstly thank you for registering for the Yamaha Racing Experience event at Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on 19 & 20 July.
We would like to share the initial itinerary of the event:
Day 1 – 19th of July - Arrival day
You are able to access the circuit premises from 13:00 hours onwards. Upon arrival you will be directed to our sign on team where you will receive your welcome package. Your welcome package contains amongst others the event polo-shirt. To make sure we have your correct size, please let us know by return mail to xxxxxxxxxx.com which size you would like to receive (S, M, L, XL or XXL).
On arrival at the Circuit and once inscription has been completed you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox. All boxes will be locked and secure at night with Security at the circuit being provided.
There will be workshop sessions covering the topics Bike Settings, CCU, Electric Racing Suspension (ERS) and Human Interaction. We will advise you the workshop timetable 10 days before the event, so you can plan your arrival time.
You will be staying in the 4 star xxxxxx xxxx Hotel only xxxxx from Silverstone.
We will be providing a curtesy minibus service from the circuit to the hotel if you have arrived by bike.
Upon check-in at the hotel you will receive the itinerary of the evening program from our hostess.
Day 2 –20th of July - Circuit riding
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 hours at your hotel.
On arrival at the Circuit you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox if not already done the day before.
You will then be able to enter your pit box to prepare your YZF-R1M for the day.
There will be a rider briefing and introduction to the day at 08:15 hours.
On the day you will enjoy 5 sessions on track with your instructors for the day.
Bridgestone will be available to provide tyre service on the riding day. In case of rain, you can purchase rain tyres (incl. fitting) from Bridgestone.
During the riding day there will be a food area available all day for tea / coffee / orange juice and water and small snacks.
A sit down lunch with service will be provided starting at 12:30 hours until 14:15 hours.
We will have a photographer on hand who will be taking track photos, and these will be available to you free of charge at the event. All images will also be made available on the Yamaha Racing Experience website for download.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yamaha Racing Experience for what promises to be an event full of adrenalin, excitement and very special memories.
Kind regards,
The Yamaha Racing Experience team
Have fun John! Silverstone in the baking heat is a rare and nice place to experience. Firstly thank you for registering for the Yamaha Racing Experience event at Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on 19 & 20 July.
We would like to share the initial itinerary of the event:
Day 1 – 19th of July - Arrival day
You are able to access the circuit premises from 13:00 hours onwards. Upon arrival you will be directed to our sign on team where you will receive your welcome package. Your welcome package contains amongst others the event polo-shirt. To make sure we have your correct size, please let us know by return mail to xxxxxxxxxx.com which size you would like to receive (S, M, L, XL or XXL).
On arrival at the Circuit and once inscription has been completed you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox. All boxes will be locked and secure at night with Security at the circuit being provided.
There will be workshop sessions covering the topics Bike Settings, CCU, Electric Racing Suspension (ERS) and Human Interaction. We will advise you the workshop timetable 10 days before the event, so you can plan your arrival time.
You will be staying in the 4 star xxxxxx xxxx Hotel only xxxxx from Silverstone.
We will be providing a curtesy minibus service from the circuit to the hotel if you have arrived by bike.
Upon check-in at the hotel you will receive the itinerary of the evening program from our hostess.
Day 2 –20th of July - Circuit riding
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 hours at your hotel.
On arrival at the Circuit you will be able to unload and leave your YZF-R1M in the pitbox if not already done the day before.
You will then be able to enter your pit box to prepare your YZF-R1M for the day.
There will be a rider briefing and introduction to the day at 08:15 hours.
On the day you will enjoy 5 sessions on track with your instructors for the day.
Bridgestone will be available to provide tyre service on the riding day. In case of rain, you can purchase rain tyres (incl. fitting) from Bridgestone.
During the riding day there will be a food area available all day for tea / coffee / orange juice and water and small snacks.
A sit down lunch with service will be provided starting at 12:30 hours until 14:15 hours.
We will have a photographer on hand who will be taking track photos, and these will be available to you free of charge at the event. All images will also be made available on the Yamaha Racing Experience website for download.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yamaha Racing Experience for what promises to be an event full of adrenalin, excitement and very special memories.
Kind regards,
The Yamaha Racing Experience team
Might pop along tomorrow afternoon if I finish work early and see if the Silverstone Gestapo let me in on my old sheddy R1. I assume the event is being held / run from the new 'Wing' facility as it's all new and corporatey?
moanthebairns said:
snorky782 said:
mckeann said:
I thought the double header was 20/21st???
That's at Snetterton, which me and a few others are already booked on. The 30/31 is Oulton, but it's sold out apart from Novice so a no go 
moto_traxport said:
Have fun John! Silverstone in the baking heat is a rare and nice place to experience.
Might pop along tomorrow afternoon if I finish work early and see if the Silverstone Gestapo let me in on my old sheddy R1. I assume the event is being held / run from the new 'Wing' facility as it's all new and corporatey?
It is johnMight pop along tomorrow afternoon if I finish work early and see if the Silverstone Gestapo let me in on my old sheddy R1. I assume the event is being held / run from the new 'Wing' facility as it's all new and corporatey?
Birky_41 said:
Snett Sunday guys? Must be a few on here as its fully booked 3 weeks before the track day
Yep, I'll be there........hopefully soberDon't know who else is doing it off here though.
The biggy is next month....weekend double header.....there will be a few fuzzy heads on Sunday am
Fleegle said:
Yep, I'll be there........hopefully sober
Don't know who else is doing it off here though.
The biggy is next month....weekend double header.....there will be a few fuzzy heads on Sunday am
Next month double? I could be up for that. Whats the date?Don't know who else is doing it off here though.
The biggy is next month....weekend double header.....there will be a few fuzzy heads on Sunday am
See ya sunday at Snett. Im number 41 in flu yellow on a kinda moto gp looking on GSXR 750 if you see me
Birky_41 said:
snorky782 said:
20/21 Aug at Snetterton
Cool will try get booked on that if I dont crash at Snett or Cadwell before...I book one at a time just in case hahasnorky782 said:
Then you're likely to be disappointed. This will sell out in the next week. Summer TDs over the weekend when the weather is forecast to be OK sell quickly. It'll go when payday kicks in for those paid monthly.
Like me then! Im waiting for payday too, cant keep feeding my addiction on the credit card!Hopefully he wont by end of the month and I can get myself on atleast the sunday
So a bit of a report from me.
Did Donington GP on Tuesday, followed by Castle Combe on the Wednesday. Knackering, but good fun none the less.
First time at Donington.. wow, what a track! Really fast and flowing. Was able to link the corners together and get decent power through and out of them. Also this was my second only trackday using the bike, and I can feel myself beginning to gel with it. I booked myself into novice, as I didn't know what to expect. But I was noticeably quicker than anyone else and putting in consistent 1:53/54 laps (I wasn't timing, some chap I got talking to decided to). So I think it'll have to be inters or fast next time. PB was a 1:52 which pleased me greatly
The day was with No Limits, and having only ever ridden Castle Combe and Pembrey before, neither of which were run by them, I've got to say I was really impressed with their organisation, briefings, and the general running of the day.
A couple of pics:
So after driving back and dropping my mate and his bike off in Newbury I returned home for some sleep. Rose early and got myself to Combe nice and early hoping to maximise track time and get out as quick as possible. Last time I was there I made a few mistakes more than once which caused a tankslapper and an excursion onto the grass once, and nearly caused a highside another. I thought it best to try iron these out, hence the trackday. I met a guy on an S1000RR and we spent most of the day chasing each other and found ourselves pretty evenly matched. Managed a PB of 1:21 which would see me getting podium finishes in one of the classes I race in. Hopefully this will ring true next season. Sadly after lunch, the sessions were constantly getting red flagged, mainly due to the same couple of bikes breaking down, and their mates stopping on track to have a chat. Silly. There were a few highsides and crashes though, a new R1 was looking pretty messed up, sad to see, although the rider was fine and walked it off. Either way I was tired, and headed home by 3pm.
Next stop, Rockingham on 12th of August
Did Donington GP on Tuesday, followed by Castle Combe on the Wednesday. Knackering, but good fun none the less.
First time at Donington.. wow, what a track! Really fast and flowing. Was able to link the corners together and get decent power through and out of them. Also this was my second only trackday using the bike, and I can feel myself beginning to gel with it. I booked myself into novice, as I didn't know what to expect. But I was noticeably quicker than anyone else and putting in consistent 1:53/54 laps (I wasn't timing, some chap I got talking to decided to). So I think it'll have to be inters or fast next time. PB was a 1:52 which pleased me greatly
The day was with No Limits, and having only ever ridden Castle Combe and Pembrey before, neither of which were run by them, I've got to say I was really impressed with their organisation, briefings, and the general running of the day.A couple of pics:
So after driving back and dropping my mate and his bike off in Newbury I returned home for some sleep. Rose early and got myself to Combe nice and early hoping to maximise track time and get out as quick as possible. Last time I was there I made a few mistakes more than once which caused a tankslapper and an excursion onto the grass once, and nearly caused a highside another. I thought it best to try iron these out, hence the trackday. I met a guy on an S1000RR and we spent most of the day chasing each other and found ourselves pretty evenly matched. Managed a PB of 1:21 which would see me getting podium finishes in one of the classes I race in. Hopefully this will ring true next season. Sadly after lunch, the sessions were constantly getting red flagged, mainly due to the same couple of bikes breaking down, and their mates stopping on track to have a chat. Silly. There were a few highsides and crashes though, a new R1 was looking pretty messed up, sad to see, although the rider was fine and walked it off. Either way I was tired, and headed home by 3pm.
Next stop, Rockingham on 12th of August
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