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Title: a foc-ing track day
Post by: sadlonelygit on 01 September 2012, 09:48:58 am
has this been done?
is there any interest?
would it be easier to negotiate peace in the middle east?
go on, shoot me down in flames.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 01 September 2012, 09:54:21 am
Chris (Ghostbiker) has mentioned it alot. Maybe drop him a pm. I think it's a great idea. If it happens, I'll happily be official photographer! :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 01 September 2012, 10:48:02 am
im up for it as want to do a track day,cadwell,mallory,croft,donny etc be good for me(im from hull) next year would prob be better for me (weather and cash!)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: flyboy on 02 September 2012, 01:28:12 pm
   Yep can count me in for a track day I think it would have to be one of the midland tracks Cadwell Mallory or  Donny  to be fair to all . 
My personal choice would be Anglesey a bit of a journey for most but a beautiful place and free camping .I’m in Huddersfield so plenty of tracks within 100 miles or so for me .
Getting a bit late in the year now to get one organized though, bugger charging round a race track with me winter gloves on.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Davidjw on 02 September 2012, 03:58:07 pm
I do believe in years gone by that track days have been done and at the Anglesey track , there was some looney who a few may remember that had a blue boiler suit on lol , the less well known tracks do work out cheaper too
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 02 September 2012, 05:44:57 pm
darley moor is a cheap and cheerfull track im told,doest look the best track but good for a 1st timer like myself i think and centralish for us up north east!
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 03 September 2012, 09:38:01 am
Tried to organise one years ago. Where we could of had a whole group or the whole track to ourselves.
Mallory was going to be the venue, if I remember correctly it would of cost £105 each(for the whole day, track) if 75 people signed up to it. That would of included all the marshalls, ambulances, insurance, etc etc.
 
Got about 10 people interested that was it.  Initial response was good, when the money for a deposit was asked for most of them had other stuff to do like mend the washing machine or fix the stairs.
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 03 September 2012, 09:43:19 am
Also Cadwell was mentioned so I spoke to them as well.  They would of let us camp and have a BBQ and a piss up after the trackday. The track day organiser was happy to arrange the BBQ and beer.  Again very good initial response but people didn't want to do it after all
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Strifae on 03 September 2012, 01:19:07 pm
Quote from: UG on 03 September 2012, 09:43:19 am
Also Cadwell was mentioned so I spoke to them as well.  They would of let us camp and have a BBQ and a piss up after the trackday. The track day organiser was happy to arrange the BBQ and beer.  Again very good initial response but people didn't want to do it after all

This sounds absolutely awesome :( don't think I was a member at the time as would have been right up for this
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: alan sherman on 03 September 2012, 01:39:22 pm
They've been done before.  Anglesey was good - we didn't hire the whole track but all booked onto the same session IIRC.  Good track for a Fazer 6 as its not got huge long straights, it's all about the cornering.  Shame it rained and there was a crash :(

Also with the Ninja club (an ex-foccer turned ninja rider organised) we did the track in south wales - also quite tight and twisty.  I was chuffed as I finally got the hang of getting my knee down.  There there was enough people to hire the whole circuit.  Great sunny day there, a good turnout too.

The club used to be more active though so getting confirmed numbers is key.  Pick an organised session and have a core group sign up, then others can join if they want and you don't have the worry of having a whole circuit booked with a deposit down :0
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 03 September 2012, 08:10:04 pm
my 2pence worth is not to lay any money out for others! maybe get a day fixed at certain track with a couple of members paying for there self then get others to book there self i would maybe say early next spring as getting later in year now,the popular tracks are booked up quick and getting expensive so maybe a small club type track maybe good?
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: ghostbiker on 03 September 2012, 11:20:33 pm
Just booked myself in for a brands hatch full gp corse track day in a couple weeks time.
not offten they open the full corse so really chuffed to get a chance to ride it.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 04 September 2012, 07:50:55 am
Was  that Llandow Alan?
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 04 September 2012, 07:54:42 am
If we can get a group of 20-30 I'll happily book onto it next year.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: alan sherman on 04 September 2012, 02:11:16 pm
Yeah, Llandow rings a bell.  I remember riding with Nooj - him on his Aprilla and me on the Faz.  We were quite well matched, great fun.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: manuel32 on 04 September 2012, 10:15:18 pm
Sounds like a plan,,Wales is a bit handy for me  :lol
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 05 September 2012, 07:27:32 am
Well if Cadwell is chosen I have a large garden that people can camp in, with an outside toilet. I'm only about 20 miles from the track Then go to the trackday then have a piss up and a BBQ afterwards.  Pubs within walking distance(1.5 miles) or beers in the garden.
Title: a foc-ing track day
Post by: cable tie on 05 September 2012, 08:07:18 am
Id deffo be up for this.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 05 September 2012, 01:13:25 pm
Cadwell would be awesome. I wouldn't do the trackday, but I'd be happy to take photos etc. Ug, I think that's a kind offer :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 05 September 2012, 11:55:14 pm
Well it will cut the cost of maybe a B&B or a campsite, just makes it a bit more affordable, got nearly an acre so a few tents wont hurt. As long as people dont mind the yokels staring at them because their "not from round 'ere" lol.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 06 September 2012, 12:49:30 am
Would you be happy to organise something Ug? Maybe in spring? It might be a bit late for this season?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: manuel32 on 06 September 2012, 06:46:01 am
Two things,


1- outside toilet, umm you lot are not allowed in the house :'(


2- walking distance,1 1/2 miles  :eek , was he in the olympics?




Cheers ug :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Grandma on 06 September 2012, 09:15:56 am
Quote from: markbubble on 03 September 2012, 08:10:04 pm
my 2pence worth is not to lay any money out for others! maybe get a day fixed at certain track with a couple of members paying for there self then get others to book there self i would maybe say early next spring as getting later in year now,the popular tracks are booked up quick and getting expensive so maybe a small club type track maybe good?
Agree with this, Cadwell would be brilliant, loads of B&B's nearby for those who don't like camping! (me)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 06 September 2012, 11:26:26 am
hahahahaha it's not that but in the night it easier to find the outside one and the dogs wont be guarding it.
1.5 miles is ok, easier when your drunk because it dark and you dont know where you are.
But the offer is there.
I'll see what Focused Events say, what they said last time was, "We'll hold the novice group for you, if you dont fill it we'll have to open it up to others".
Each group will have about 40 riders in it, so if we can block book a group that would be ace. Hamos myself Debz Nooj all booked onto a Cadwell event a few years ago and had a good laugh. 
I'm happy to contact the organising company to sound out what they will require from us.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 06 September 2012, 11:34:25 am
Just contacted Focused Events, asking how much to block book the novice group or how many riders they require to fill it.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: DryRob on 06 September 2012, 11:45:44 am
I'd be interested in a Cadwell day depending on dates, might be able to convince my old man to some down but he is on an SV  :eek
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 06 September 2012, 04:52:06 pm
ug im deffo in for a cadwell track day and maybe a stop at your 'campsite'! if you need a deposit or if i can book direct let me know ,it be my 1st track day but i deffo want to do it and be great fun,cheers for the donkey work
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 06 September 2012, 05:03:08 pm
Just waiting for them to get back to me now.  By the way I dont have any tents lol. Just a lot of space in the garden. 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 06 September 2012, 05:28:44 pm
wasnt expecting a tent and id prob stop in my camper or ride home as im only across the bridge in hull!be a great day if can get a few fazers together
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Aegis Bearing Mel on 06 September 2012, 05:35:57 pm
Depending on when I could be up for this mate, as long as the residents don't mind my scantily clad carcass shuffling about looking for the cludgie.
:D
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: richfzs on 06 September 2012, 06:19:42 pm
def interested, depending on dates....
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 06 September 2012, 10:24:45 pm
Quote from: Aegis Bearing Mel on 06 September 2012, 05:35:57 pm
Depending on when I could be up for this mate, as long as the residents don't mind my scantily clad carcass shuffling about looking for the cludgie.
 :D
You'll be pleased to know there are no neighbours in Aegis range
As soon as they get back to me I'll post up what they say.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 06 September 2012, 11:05:02 pm
Ug can you hook electric up to run into your garden? :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: ghostbiker on 06 September 2012, 11:45:22 pm
Got my self booked in to brands gp circuit on the 19th Sept :)
But I'm def interested in something next year if I am able.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Grandma on 07 September 2012, 08:01:11 am
Quote from: ghostbiker on 06 September 2012, 11:45:22 pm
Got my self booked in to brands gp circuit on the 19th Sept :)
But I'm def interested in something next year if I am able.
May pop up and see you as I am only down the road, done Indy many times on R6 and R1, but never been able to afford GP and that back straights frightens the sh*t out of me :b
[/size][/color]Will come up on the Fazer if we survive France.[/font]
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 07 September 2012, 12:44:21 pm
Quote from: Tori on 06 September 2012, 11:05:02 pm
Ug can you hook electric up to run into your garden? :)
I have an extension cable lol. We can have a bit of a bonfire as well, I have loads of tree branches that need burning.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: fireblake on 07 September 2012, 08:29:55 pm
I'm up for a track day, I work odd shifts but with plenty of notice can book days off, my only problem is I think Brands is oop north so all those exotic sounding places like Cadwell or Anglesy a probably a couple of days riding?  Ug's offer of camping would be appreciated too?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 07 September 2012, 09:08:56 pm
i think a few of us at cadwell(either on track and or take pics)and camping is a cracking idea,its local ish to me(hour and half)but not to others but your never going to please everyone but maybe a spring one at cadwell and late summer at brands?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Bracechenko on 08 September 2012, 07:57:58 am
Sounds like an awesome plan but maybe for next spring now for me which is a shame. I did a castle coombe one on the fz1 this year which was fun but that circuit is tiny and i would have been just as quick on the fzs600
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 10 September 2012, 10:48:22 am
I have contacted them again this morning about the cost of booking a whole group. It may be necessary to open this up to other owners clubs to fill an entire group.  If the cost is too much I'll try to negotiate a discount.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: manuel32 on 10 September 2012, 05:34:25 pm
So its worth asking our mates if they wanna come?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 10 September 2012, 10:47:38 pm
I think so mate, I'm still waiting for them to reply. If I dont get an answer by Wednesday I'll phone them up.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Hamos on 11 September 2012, 08:48:14 pm
Cracking idea.  Cadwell is an ace track and pleasant to get to.
As UG said the last time a few of us booked onto a track day we had a great laugh.
Count me in, subject to mending the washing machine and getting my stairs fixed.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 11 September 2012, 11:18:12 pm
Quote from: Hamos on 11 September 2012, 08:48:14 pm
Cracking idea.  Cadwell is an ace track and pleasant to get to.
As UG said the last time a few of us booked onto a track day we had a great laugh.
Count me in, subject to mending the washing machine and getting my stairs fixed.

I think your split ends should take priority mate. :rollin
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 14 September 2012, 10:41:09 am
Right I've phoned up today and got the managers email address, so I emailed him and now have to wait for him to back in contact.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 14 September 2012, 09:44:06 pm
I think that's pretty poor of Cadwell to mess you around when they stand to make a few quid. You shouldn't be having to chase them about it! :(
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 15 September 2012, 10:16:34 am
It's Focused Events. I'll contact MSV see what they can sort out. After all they own the circiut lol.
If they cant help I give up.
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 15 September 2012, 12:25:11 pm
seems like a lot of messing from then ug! maybe worth  trying another track!
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 15 September 2012, 10:58:34 pm
To be fair it's not Cadwells fault, it's Focused Events for not getting bsck to us. Lets see if MSV are any different.
 
We have a bit of time to sort things out.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 19 September 2012, 07:43:24 am
Focused Events emailed back yesterday asking for my phone number. I've supplied it and await a phone call from them.
They said that many factors govern the price without explaining what. I do know from before that track supplier, time of year, also the day of the week helps the cost to fluctuate.
So hopefully we should have some news on numbers needed approximate cost etc.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 19 September 2012, 08:56:44 am
good to hear you got a reply,im sure they will ring you up ,the day of week and time of year will hugly alter the prices! just make sure with them its a nice dry day  :lol 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Grandma on 19 September 2012, 09:11:30 am
When a group of us did a track day at Cadwell some years ago, we were all different skill levels, so we all booked with Focussed Events but each individual booked into the group i.e. Novice, inters, advanced that suited them.
[/size][/color]This way we could all stay in the same B&B for the social side, and boy was there a social side! lol[/font]
[/size][/color]Then on track day we could bolster/commiserate with each other and if necessary use the Focussed Events instructors to help out, they are particularly good with track day virgins keeping them safe and showing them the lines with excellent feedback at the end of the session.[/font]
[/color][/size]I have tried various [/color][/size]promoters[/color][/size] and always found Focus very professional and safe![/color][/size]Hope this helps, and have fun, Cadwell is my favourite even above Brands which is my local[/color] :D
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Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 23 September 2012, 09:15:13 am
Well this is getting a bit stupid, Focused Events sent an email saying they would call, they haven't.  Motorsportvision haven't even emailed back. I suppose the next one to call is Hottrax.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 23 September 2012, 09:54:55 am
Quote from: UG on 23 September 2012, 09:15:13 am
Well this is getting a bit stupid, Focused Events sent an email saying they would call, they haven't.  Motorsportvision haven't even emailed back. I suppose the next one to call is Hottrax.
that aint good,maybe be easyer to just get a date and each of us book direct with them then saves the hassle for you, end may/early june be good for me and prefere during the week  !
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: ReNcE on 23 September 2012, 10:00:51 am
Having just done the Brands GP Circuit with Ghostbiker, Im up for another, but would have to be after chrimbo now. Would be nice to have some equally powered bikes so I didn't get mobbed coming out of every corner!!  :'( :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 23 September 2012, 11:11:53 am

that aint good,maybe be easyer to just get a date and each of us book direct with them then saves the hassle for you, end may/early june be good for me and prefere during the week  !

 
Not a hassle for me mate, I just find it infuriating that they ask for contact details and don't ring back.  I just wanted to make sure we have enough places for those wishing to attend, and maybe a little discount to lol.
 
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Grandma on 25 September 2012, 06:26:02 am
Just looked on Focussed website and only have Cadwell tomorrow, then nothing for remainder of year. Have done cheap days with them at Brands in January/February, bit of a gamble with the weather and a struggle to put on enough warm layers with the leathers, but huge fun if it comes together, just need to remember to warm tyres up thoroughly before getting too adventurous, as my son found out the hard way! lol :o
[/size][/color]Cadwell is best, but three hours ride for me, meaning a couple of nights away, though I have ridden back after the track day, but wouldn't want to do it now.[/font]
[/size][/color]Have also done Oulton Park, Darley Moor which is tiny but very technical and Lydden, which used to shred your tyres, but last time I went to spectate, looked as if it had been resurfaced.[/font]
[/size][/color]Hope this helps[/font] :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 25 September 2012, 10:47:10 pm
I'm up for Cadwell. I've not take many pics there, only club racing, so some of you lot better be able to catch some air on the mountain! ;-)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 26 September 2012, 04:42:01 am
 
(http://http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n329/fazer51/File0004.jpg)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 26 September 2012, 04:42:38 am
bugger it didn't work.
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 26 September 2012, 09:11:53 am
Fail....lol
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 26 September 2012, 11:23:40 am
you have no idea how many times the wife has said that lmao
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 26 September 2012, 01:51:50 pm
Lolol I dread to think what the photo was then!!! :lol
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 02 October 2012, 09:34:48 am
Well it would seem that these tossers dont want to ring or email.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 02 October 2012, 01:05:52 pm
:( maybe an independent track? Rockingham? Anglesey?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Fazerider on 02 October 2012, 03:04:54 pm
@UG... you got the URL of your pic added to the http bit that the "Insert Image" button provides. :lol
Stick it in there clean and it would have shown this:


(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n329/fazer51/File0004.jpg)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 02 October 2012, 06:09:22 pm
Cheers mate, I'll remember that.  Someone suggested just booking on the same day, that might be the plan to go with.
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 04 October 2012, 11:26:54 am
Ug...umm...I had an email from MSV this morning about track days. I just replied, please don't send emails anymore, as it they couldn't be bothered to get back to us about a track day. Within ten minutes I had an email from a Stuart Garland
Trackday Organiser
Club MSV
T: 0843 453 3000
E: stuart.garland@clubmsv.co.uk
W: www.clubmsv.co.uk (http://www.clubmsv.co.uk)

Saying he'll deal with any issues personally lol. I've not replied...Wanna mail him? ;-)



Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 04 October 2012, 11:27:42 am
Oh he also asks who enquired. I was going to say Ug.....lol
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: ghostbiker on 04 October 2012, 02:32:56 pm
Me and rence did ours with No limits. was well run although was a little racer based ( most had track day bikes with tyre warmers etc there was only a handfull of road bikes and only half a dozen actualy rode to and away from the track lol.) and what we thought was going to be a 3 group day ended up as a 4 group day.

But they did have a tyre dealer there and a suspension set up service also instructors on hand.
plus a photo guy and on board vid cam hire place.

Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 05 October 2012, 10:16:26 am
Quote from: Tori on 04 October 2012, 11:26:54 am
Ug...umm...I had an email from MSV this morning about track days. I just replied, please don't send emails anymore, as it they couldn't be bothered to get back to us about a track day. Within ten minutes I had an email from a Stuart Garland
Trackday Organiser
Club MSV
T: 0843 453 3000
E: stuart.garland@clubmsv.co.uk
W: [url=http://www.clubmsv.co.uk]www.clubmsv.co.uk[/url] ([url]http://www.clubmsv.co.uk[/url])

Saying he'll deal with any issues personally lol. I've not replied...Wanna mail him? ;-)

 
I even gave them my real name, its coz I is ginger innit lmao. If you can get the responses from them would you mind asking about the trackday?
 
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 05 October 2012, 10:29:57 am
What's your real name? If you pm me your number I'll ask them to call you of you like? We deserve discount now lol!
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 09 October 2012, 11:17:15 pm
Right then, MSV has replied and the news is.
1.We will need 30 riders to fill a group exclusively for ourselves.
2. If we get more than 10 riders it is an automatic 10% discount.
3. This year the highest price for a weekday event at Cadwell was £99, so expect about that.
4. If it's spring time next year, their dates will be out soon.
5. We can block book via FOC-U or ring up and quote the club name.
6. The 1st option above means someone getting all the cash from all that want to go and handing it over to MSV.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 09 October 2012, 11:36:37 pm
Yay! At last! :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: GringoRojo on 10 October 2012, 01:53:38 am
We might be up for a visit. Spectators/photographers only though. Depends on date.
And does Mrs Hedgehog know your opening a campsite on her lawn?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 10 October 2012, 07:12:13 am
You think I'd do anything without her say so lol.
As soon as the dates are out for next year I'll stick them up here and we can choose which one.
http://www.spilsby.info/places/bandb.htm (http://www.spilsby.info/places/bandb.htm)  Places around Spilsby to stay.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 10 October 2012, 07:21:54 am
id sugest you put the dates up,pick a date and let everyone book there own place so you or anyone else on here isnt holding the money etc,cant see us getting a full group but cant see wy we cant get 10 or more ,can we book a nice dry warm day :lol  will it be a novice group as will be my(and im sure others) first track day,cheers for doing all te chase work to get this far  :) 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 10 October 2012, 02:00:10 pm
I think what Ug is trying to say, is that if we all pay together we get 10% off. If not, it's full price. Maybe someone could volunteer to take monies...big ask, but possible? I'm guessing it'd be money up front some time in advance to avoid drop outs etc?
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 10 October 2012, 10:56:32 pm
It would mean just the first ten chucking the money in. Then everyone else can just book quoting the club name.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 11 October 2012, 06:25:27 am
great stuf let us know when you get the dates ,would it be the full amount to pay our or do tey do a 'deposit' to secure te place
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: SteveH41 on 11 October 2012, 07:05:11 am
Being a non-track day ever type of person, whats minimum requirements regarding kit etc, are leathers essential?

Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 11 October 2012, 12:02:21 pm
I would imagine they take the full amount and reimburse if you cancel within a certain timescale. If we had a responsible person(longshot I know lol) to handle the first ten bookings and give the money to MSV then that would be sufficient for their discount.
The kit is, zip together leathers, the zip must go all the way round, boots, gloves, helmet.
If you want to do it, take the morning sessions steady getting to know the track, and speed up gradually.
Take advantage of any instruction available, don't try to go over your limits, ride within them then you'll have some spare concentration if someone does something unexpected.
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: DryRob on 15 October 2012, 04:44:18 pm
best sort myself some leathers then
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: markbubble on 15 October 2012, 09:18:35 pm
Quote from: DryRob on 15 October 2012, 04:44:18 pm
best sort myself some leathers then
tis is the best time of year to buy them ie there much cheaper than the summer i picked my almost new set up from fleabay a couple of winters ago for less than £30,but id sugest you try before bidding etc due to sizes
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Grandma on 28 October 2012, 05:55:47 am
Quote from: UG on 09 October 2012, 11:17:15 pm
Right then, MSV has replied and the news is.
1.We will need 30 riders to fill a group exclusively for ourselves.
2. If we get more than 10 riders it is an automatic 10% discount.
3. This year the highest price for a weekday event at Cadwell was £99, so expect about that.
4. If it's spring time next year, their dates will be out soon.
5. We can block book via FOC-U or ring up and quote the club name.
6. The 1st option above means someone getting all the cash from all that want to go and handing it over to MSV.
Wow, that is a result, a lot has happened in the last month, as I managed to write off 59 Fazer 1000 which I bought to replace wonderful Gen 1 1000. Tail pack slipped and locked up back wheel just before Maidstone services on M20. Luckily it gave me warning so I had time to slow down and move to lane 1, then get onto hard shoulder when it started to snake. Had used this tail pack for 15 years and 1,000's of miles on a variety of bikes and never a problem! Anyway it is not more, as it and the contents were welded together and shredded. Haven't shed any tears about the bike, not a patch on Gen 1 and very thirsty, so have found a Fazer 8, so watch this space, as love Cadwell, so may be interested. 8)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: pitternator on 29 October 2012, 08:12:25 am
you aint the only one to suffer that fate ! dek had a similar catastrophic lock up in france in 2006. Luckily he stayed upright and after a new tyre went on his merry way.
 
count me in fer cadwell in the spring...
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 29 October 2012, 04:44:12 pm
Still waiting for the new calender to come out. I'll post it up once it's been released.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Hamos on 30 October 2012, 04:45:07 pm
I'm still up for this.  I take it we are looking around March / April time?

Ug, I managed to get the stairs and washing machine fixed, so that shouldn't crop up to make me drop out last minute.  I just hope the day does not clash with me pointing the shed and getting my front room carpet combed.  Subject to that I'm there!
Title: a foc-ing track day
Post by: cable tie on 30 October 2012, 07:41:42 pm
I'll be up for this, won't be on a Fazer tho.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: BennyBoy on 30 October 2012, 09:07:21 pm
Awesome... I'm not the fastest rider and have never done a track day, but I would love to give it a try if my bike is back on the road
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 30 October 2012, 10:20:38 pm
I'm up for being official photographer :) Gringo can be my second shooter...*runs*
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: GringoRojo on 31 October 2012, 12:53:11 am
ppffffhhht. cheeky mare.
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 31 October 2012, 08:29:28 am
Quote from: Hamos on 30 October 2012, 04:45:07 pm
I'm still up for this.  I take it we are looking around March / April time?

Ug, I managed to get the stairs and washing machine fixed, so that shouldn't crop up to make me drop out last minute.  I just hope the day does not clash with me pointing the shed and getting my front room carpet combed.  Subject to that I'm there!

I have no wish to know how you treat your "front room carpet".   The thought appals me. 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: pitternator on 01 November 2012, 08:14:44 am
dave
how did french alps go ?...and have you a bike at the moment ??
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 01 November 2012, 08:20:57 am
:lol :lol ;-)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: harry69koi on 01 November 2012, 09:53:18 am
Im all for a trackday at cadwell peeps  :D    camping there is a right laugh and plenty of proper loo`s etc The on site food is nice aswell abeit a tad dear but beggers cant be chooser eh  :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 02 November 2012, 08:53:50 am
Not sure if they allow camping for trackdays but we'll find out when we get a date set. 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: UG on 15 November 2012, 04:55:36 pm
http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/bike-calendar.aspx?circuit=cp&submit.x=32&submit.y=9 (http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/bike-calendar.aspx?circuit=cp&submit.x=32&submit.y=9)
 
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 15 November 2012, 09:53:23 pm
Sat or sun's are best for me :)
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: tommyteeman on 16 November 2012, 11:54:23 am
from past experience the organisers want all the money up front, whether its to hire a group or the full circuit. Been involved in both and hardest part is getting the money from people, huge interest then when its time to pay low interest ! Not saying that'll be the case here, best idea is defo pick the date and everyone book on the same day to guarantee the places. Camped at cadwell few times but always chased up by security for £10/person to stop over.  Its good though to be able to wonder around the track with beer in hand !!
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: DryRob on 16 November 2012, 12:20:33 pm
I'm still interested but would prefer it to be abit warmer than it is at the minute
Title: Re: a foc-ing track day
Post by: Tori on 31 December 2012, 02:07:48 pm
Is this still going to happen? Would it be a good idea to choose a date, and then everyone can just book themselves on? :)