Track days are ace
- Jimmy Mc
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Track days are ace
So, first proper track day at Oulton yesterday, absolutely superb!
Bike passed noise test without baffle so pretty happy, red flags out in a couple of sessions including the first as someone had managed to dump oil from Druids to the pit lane entrance, on the line.
Booked instructor (Steve Brogan) for a couple of sessions which helped move my pace on, especially entry speed.
Some superb machinery there and some very quick riders.
Was getting very tired towards end of the day, legs especially and started making some mistakes so swerved the last session to get the bike ready to ride home.
This may get expensive...
Bike passed noise test without baffle so pretty happy, red flags out in a couple of sessions including the first as someone had managed to dump oil from Druids to the pit lane entrance, on the line.
Booked instructor (Steve Brogan) for a couple of sessions which helped move my pace on, especially entry speed.
Some superb machinery there and some very quick riders.
Was getting very tired towards end of the day, legs especially and started making some mistakes so swerved the last session to get the bike ready to ride home.
This may get expensive...
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Re: Track days are ace
They are awesome...generally. I have a habit of tainting mine.
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Re: Track days are ace
sounds like you had fun,ive never been to oulton but its on my hit list of to do,s
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Re: Track days are ace
Sounds like a clear cut case of wallet abuse coming on here.
Glad you had a great day Jimmy!

Glad you had a great day Jimmy!

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Re: Track days are ace
If you enjoyed Oulton Jimmy, this may interest you.: http://www.675.cc/675/threads/the-2015- ... day.25125/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Jimmy Mc wrote:So, first proper track day at Oulton yesterday, absolutely superb!
Bike passed noise test without baffle so pretty happy, red flags out in a couple of sessions including the first as someone had managed to dump oil from Druids to the pit lane entrance, on the line.
Booked instructor (Steve Brogan) for a couple of sessions which helped move my pace on, especially entry speed.
Some superb machinery there and some very quick riders.
Was getting very tired towards end of the day, legs especially and started making some mistakes so swerved the last session to get the bike ready to ride home.
This may get expensive...
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Re: Track days are ace
Still haven't managed to get to a track day. I read all these stories how good they are, I really need to get my arse in gear!
Glad you had a fab time
Glad you had a fab time
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Re: Track days are ace
We need a forum track day but trying to get a date and location we agree on isn't easy
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i do track days all the time, but would be up for a forum one, name the dates.Kwacky wrote:We need a forum track day but trying to get a date and location we agree on isn't easy
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Re: Track days are ace
Donnington or Mallory would be good tracks as central to most.
I need to get on the track soon to get some practice in before Spain.
I'd quite like to try donnington on the 600.
I need to get on the track soon to get some practice in before Spain.
I'd quite like to try donnington on the 600.
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I think there is a Sunday TD at Donny and I think it's a 108 db's day !!! Sunday 30th August .
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Re: Track days are ace
There's a Saturday (15) and Sunday (30) in August with focused events. Both 108db, the website is showing only 10 spaces on each though..
I'm really tempted...
I'm really tempted...
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Don't think I could do this year for a track day. Got a couple holidays coming up this year. Next year would be up for something [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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D6Nutz wrote:There's a Saturday (15) and Sunday (30) in August with focused events. Both 108db, the website is showing only 10 spaces on each though..
I'm really tempted...
only 10 spaces left are a lie, its been a focused trait for a long time. they also have trouble running piss-ups in a brewery, and their days are all chrono, which means in my case, i get put in the wrong group because of bellends on very fast bikes with lots of money whom cannot ride a bike for toffee. just my 2p, count me out.
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Re: Track days are ace
Friday 24th july Mallory No Limits, 105db or the sunday after 103db
Nothing in August for Mallory.
No Limits is doing Donny on the 16th August. I'm away but if that's popular go for that. 108db
There are a few weekend dates for Rockingham, which I like but I know a few people dont. Saturday 29th August, 104 db £135
Nothing in August for Mallory.
No Limits is doing Donny on the 16th August. I'm away but if that's popular go for that. 108db
There are a few weekend dates for Rockingham, which I like but I know a few people dont. Saturday 29th August, 104 db £135
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Re: Track days are ace
Shall I start a new thread with 3 dates and a poll and see where that takes us?