First trackday - Cadwell Park

[Momentofmadness]

I had my first trackday yesterday evening at Cadwell on my 70,000 mile 1990 CBR600, wow what an experience. I found it very intimidating at first and seriously thought about quitting after the warm-up lap as I couldn't remember the way around! Once I had the track in my mind and it begun to click, the experience was fantastic and it was good to see the edges of tyres being used up

So if you are thinking about doing a trackday, then I'd definately say go for it - you won't regret it, highly recommended!

[RemaL]

great to hear your enjoyed it mate, sonds like u had fun

[trumpet600]

How did the mile muncher cope with the mountain?

[Momentofmadness]

Thanks guys!

trumpet600 said:

How did the mile muncher cope with the mountain?

If I kept it in 2nd () then I could manage a very nervous wheelie, so I kept in it 3rd

Unbelievable what my Bridgestone BT45 touring tyres and tired suspension could do in the right conditions, the only limiting factor was me!

Can't wait to book the next one

[B(Route)]

I'm at cadwell this weekend.....amazing place, quite a challenge and unique.

Not somewhere I would tell someone to go for a first trackday mind but fairplay to you.

[trumpet600]

The approach to the mountain has been spoilt in recent years with the introduction of the chicane.

I lost count of the number of different lines I took through there over the weekend.

[Chilli]

Momentofmadness said:

Thanks guys!

trumpet600 said:

How did the mile muncher cope with the mountain?

If I kept it in 2nd () then I could manage a very nervous wheelie, so I kept in it 3rd

Unbelievable what my Bridgestone BT45 touring tyres and tired suspension could do in the right conditions, the only limiting factor was me!

Can't wait to book the next one

Glad you enjoyed it. I've just had my suspension set up correctly on the GSXR...what a difference. I highly reccomend you get this done for your next one....be the best £200 you ever spent!!

[trumpet600]

£200 on a bike you are chopping in?

Nick, have you finally lost it?

[Chilli]

trumpet600 said:

£200 on a bike you are chopping in?

Nick, have you finally lost it?

mate, not sure I ever had it. Just got to get a mudguard and new tyres and she's good to go!

[Graham]

I've got cadwell in mind for my first track day.... I know most of the uk circuits quite well through car racing, and cadwell is my favourite..

G

[trumpet600]

Chilli said:

trumpet600 said:

£200 on a bike you are chopping in?

Nick, have you finally lost it?

mate, not sure I ever had it. Just got to get a mudguard and new tyres and she's good to go!

So......are you going for the Duke?

[Chilli]

Can't talk about it!

[trumpet600]

Chilli said:

Can't talk about it!

Why? Haven't you told 'her' yet?

[Chilli]

trumpet600 said:

Chilli said:

Can't talk about it!

Why? Haven't you told 'her' yet?

Actually, she's the one telling me to get it!
Any news from your OH?

[trumpet600]

Chilli said:

trumpet600 said:

Chilli said:

Can't talk about it!

Why? Haven't you told 'her' yet?

Actually, she's the one telling me to get it!
Any news from your OH?

I got a text at lunchtime, so she's still upright or she's had her phone nicked.

Spent the morning on 125's and upgrading to the 5's this afternoon.

I know there will be a big grin waiting for me when I get home. She has been very excited by it all.

[Chilli]

trumpet600 said:

Chilli said:

trumpet600 said:

Chilli said:

Can't talk about it!

Why? Haven't you told 'her' yet?

Actually, she's the one telling me to get it!
Any news from your OH?

I got a text at lunchtime, so she's still upright or she's had her phone nicked.

Spent the morning on 125's and upgrading to the 5's this afternoon.

I know there will be a big grin waiting for me when I get home. She has been very excited by it all.

Bless, hope she got on ok.