Trackdays

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Trackdays

Postby slparry » Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:20 am

Given my "history" with the "other side" (well their forum admin) I'm not sure I should be helping in any way but being the bigger person ...... figured it may be of interest here.
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Re: Trackdays

Postby tanneman » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:04 am

Splarry, the guy who organise this for the BMW club is not a knob. He is on this forum (bins) and deserves the support to make these events a success.
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Re: Trackdays

Postby slparry » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:31 am

tanneman wrote:Splarry, the guy who organise this for the BMW club is not a knob. He is on this forum (bins) and deserves the support to make these events a success.


I never said he was :D

Yes I met him the other day, when he dropped off the flyers, really nice guy .... he was dismayed when I related the tale of my dealings with their forum guy.

In part the reason I've promoted the flyers he left is because he was a nice fella :D
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Re: Trackdays

Postby Hayden » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:08 pm

signed up for the Snetterton do a while back, this will be my third.
These are really well run, enjoyable track `experiences` far removed from the testosterone fuelled bullshit you sometimes get at other events I`ve done.
Thoroughly recommendable, a great way to get to know your bike better, I`ll be on a Tiger 800 this year so will be hoping to not get in the way too much!.. :|

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Re: Trackdays

Postby BigRob » Tue Mar 14, 2017 12:20 pm

I have ridden Cadwell many times and love it have i been spoilt how does Snetterton compare?.
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Re: Trackdays

Postby tanneman » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:35 pm

Totally different. Flat, fast, wider and longer. For a novice Snetterton is really good, for the experienced faster rider the track has some technical bits that needs to get it right to string together a good set of corners. You learn it pretty quick and a few corners demand commitment when tying it on or it is on the grass. Compare that to Cadwell where it is full on all the time with no rest.
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Re: Trackdays

Postby fontana » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:42 pm

I went to a meeting of the BMW club quite recently.
Nice enough bunch of people, but very much the stereotypical pipe and slippers bmw riders.
No thanks

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Re: Trackdays

Postby tanneman » Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:37 pm

fontana wrote:I went to a meeting of the BMW club quite recently.
Nice enough bunch of people, but very much the stereotypical pipe and slippers bmw riders.
No thanks


This is not a BMW club meeting. More leather and sliders than pipe and slippers.
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Re: Trackdays

Postby boxerscott » Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:46 pm

tanneman wrote:
fontana wrote:I went to a meeting of the BMW club quite recently.
Nice enough bunch of people, but very much the stereotypical pipe and slippers bmw riders.
No thanks


This is not a BMW club meeting. More leather and sliders than pipe and slippers.
Defo. I agree with that.

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Re: Trackdays

Postby andy griff » Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:47 pm

If only there was one down south.
There used to be a Goodwood one and it was well run and good fun. Still recall one of the bearded, old black leathers and open face lid R1100S riders going round the outside of a one piece Power Ranger on an R6 at St. Mary :shock:

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Re: Trackdays

Postby bins » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:50 pm

Thanks for starting this thread SLP, I'd better inform you all that the Cadwell day is nearly full, those in the 'know' will have worked out it's about £30 dearer than a commercial day, we promise lower numbers on track and have to charge more to cover costs.

We have a track walk the evening before, I arrange for the overnighters to eat together in Louth, it's more than just a track day, for experienced road riders it's a 'road bike only day with no tyre warmers and wets, for the beginners it's a bargain, free instruction all day if required, the cautious riders are not allowed to ride on their own until they show competence.

Forms from robertbensley@btinternet.com as stated on the flyer, thanks R B

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Re: Trackdays

Postby bins » Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:21 am

Hi, the Cadwell day is now fully booked, still places left for Snetterton though, R B

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Re: Trackdays

Postby bins » Tue May 02, 2017 8:51 am

He taught me all I know!!!
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Re: Trackdays

Postby victorlaszlo » Tue May 02, 2017 12:24 pm

I suppose any nationwide "trackdays.co.uk" vouchers won't be possible to use?

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Re: Trackdays

Postby BoxerCup R » Tue May 02, 2017 12:38 pm

I'll have a ride over on the day and take a look, be good to meet some of you 8)
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