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George29 said:
Gavia said:
You might want to reconsider the courtesy element. The are plenty of teams out there who will be running all season and as you know the club paddock is a friendly place. Anyone punting someone of a lesser ability off the track, or being particularly discourteous could face official as well as unofficial sanction.
Where did I ever say “punting someone off”? 
On a track day standing someone up mid corner isn’t allowed. In a race it’s fair game. As a result you might mess up the other person’s lap but that doesn’t really matter, all you’re bothered about is getting past them as quickly as possible. It’s selfish but I expect it to be done to me so it’s fair game
Gavia said:
I didn’t mean it like that. It’s easy to make a tough pass on someone of a lesser ability and scare them into standing the bike up and run on. It might not be deliberate, but can happen. The thing to remember is that you won’t be the fastest out there and someone could respond in kind. You’ll be overtaken / lapped a few times while you’re out doing your stints
I’m not saying I will be the fastest but I certainly will be aiming not to lose any time getting past people, and I expect the people coming past me to do the same. If anyone doesn’t like that I suggest they stick to track daysgraeme4130 said:
George29 said:
hebegb said:
My guess was Adam Jenkinson and Jonny Blackshaw .....
Well , I hope you’re paying them handsomely George , but tbh mate it doesn’t really ring of the spirit of the occasion - granted all comers may take part and it is a non Championship round so whatever happens you’re venture won’t f
k up the championship even if “ you /yours” do end up punting someone off in the quest for glory .....
Make sure you bring a gum shield with you if you do me or one of ours though and you’ve set yourself up with it all to lose from the off ....
Hahaha - loving it , banter in the cold grim icy mist of January waaaay pre-season ! Love it - right , training to be done , draught Peroni won’t drink itself - fare well !
No quest for glory, just a few mates going for a bit of fun! But why not aim for the top whilst we’re doing it Well , I hope you’re paying them handsomely George , but tbh mate it doesn’t really ring of the spirit of the occasion - granted all comers may take part and it is a non Championship round so whatever happens you’re venture won’t f
k up the championship even if “ you /yours” do end up punting someone off in the quest for glory .....Make sure you bring a gum shield with you if you do me or one of ours though and you’ve set yourself up with it all to lose from the off ....
Hahaha - loving it , banter in the cold grim icy mist of January waaaay pre-season ! Love it - right , training to be done , draught Peroni won’t drink itself - fare well !
Enjoy the Peroni, make sure to bring plenty for after the 8 hours
Can’t wait !
Gavia said:
George29 said:
Gavia said:
You might want to reconsider the courtesy element. The are plenty of teams out there who will be running all season and as you know the club paddock is a friendly place. Anyone punting someone of a lesser ability off the track, or being particularly discourteous could face official as well as unofficial sanction.
Where did I ever say “punting someone off”? On a track day standing someone up mid corner isn’t allowed. In a race it’s fair game. As a result you might mess up the other person’s lap but that doesn’t really matter, all you’re bothered about is getting past them as quickly as possible. It’s selfish but I expect it to be done to me so it’s fair game
Just to let those who raced in the 1000km at Donny last year know, you have to advise No Limits that you’re entering this year’s race before 5pm tonight. There’s no payment needed yet, but if you don’t let them know then you’re in with the general sales and priority entry has been lost.
Gavia said:
Just to let those who raced in the 1000km at Donny last year know, you have to advise No Limits that you’re entering this year’s race before 5pm tonight. There’s no payment needed yet, but if you don’t let them know then you’re in with the general sales and priority entry has been lost.
Thanks for that - appreciated, missed this in communications ( hadn't looked !).hebegb said:
Gavia said:
Just to let those who raced in the 1000km at Donny last year know, you have to advise No Limits that you’re entering this year’s race before 5pm tonight. There’s no payment needed yet, but if you don’t let them know then you’re in with the general sales and priority entry has been lost.
Thanks for that - appreciated, missed this in communications ( hadn't looked !).I can't see it selling out overnight as the 1000km still had team slots available up to around 2 weeks out
graeme4130 said:
Team 113 are back on that. Got the mail from Toni yesterday
I can't see it selling out overnight as the 1000km still had team slots available up to around 2 weeks out
I think by making it a non-championship round and open tyres they’re hoping to sell out a bit more easily this time round. Plus there’s likely to be a reasonably large SS1000 contingent there by all accounts. I can't see it selling out overnight as the 1000km still had team slots available up to around 2 weeks out
Gavia said:
graeme4130 said:
Team 113 are back on that. Got the mail from Toni yesterday
I can't see it selling out overnight as the 1000km still had team slots available up to around 2 weeks out
I think by making it a non-championship round and open tyres they’re hoping to sell out a bit more easily this time round. Plus there’s likely to be a reasonably large SS1000 contingent there by all accounts. I can't see it selling out overnight as the 1000km still had team slots available up to around 2 weeks out
I now know of another team that's there to win it if they enter, and they're 1:30-33 guys, so they'll be the ones to beat I reckon
Either way, be cool to share the track some really good racers
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