my first track day

Discussion in 'Trackdays' started by stewslash, May 26, 2014.

  1. stewslash

    stewslash New Member

    Well on wedensday i done my first rack day with no limits at Oulton park in the novice, i ended up meeting mark (marco )there and we stuck together for the day
    What a hoot had loads of fun, but noticed the was a good few "novices" that were clearly in the wrong group , why do these people go in the wrong group ?
    Ive watched the bsb on tv at Oulton loads of times but wasn't expecting the amount of crests where you can't see whats coming next ,it was fooking awesome
    No limits were ok but i still think they should of moved some of the fast guys up to the inters , knee down overtaking on the inside on the first session after our three sighting laps
    Will i do another YES definitely i had a great time and would like to sort out my body positioning next time out on track

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  2. Dai Version

    Dai Version New Member

    Hooked hey? Glad you had a great time.
     
  3. Cabernet

    Cabernet Smug to be riding the Moto Guzzi VIP Member

    Nice shots.
     
  4. fronkey

    fronkey New Member

    great shots. That pisses me off to lol.
     
  5. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    great pics ..esp the last one

    in relation to "speedy novices" whats prob happened is the inters or fast would have been full so the only group left is ….novice….lots of riders leave it till the last min ,for a weather check , then they find that the group they want to be in is full …..a fast rider in the novice can be upsetting for the novice,,its also not easy for the fast guy,,he can't get a fast lap in due to not knowing "what lies ahead" ..IE some novices take strange lines in corners …esp when they aint used to the track

    glad you enjoyed it..everyone who does one gets hooked …get another booked in
     
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  6. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Great shots mate, yeah the "faster" lads in novice group happens alot.
    Last minute.com, crap sold out. I'll book novice and see if i get bumped up. Oulton's a fantastic track, i see u now have the bug though
     
  7. stewslash

    stewslash New Member

    Oh yea i think i got the bug alright , i was the only one there who wasn't on a sports bike , it made it all the better taking over the slowest 1199 panigale rider known to man :)
     
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  8. Richie Rich

    Richie Rich New Member

    Dont think they will bump you up
     
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  9. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Didnt say they would bump me up did i?
     
  10. Richie Rich

    Richie Rich New Member

    I'll book novice and see if i get bumped up.

    If youre booked novice why would they bump you up?
     
  11. Michael D

    Michael D New Member

    I got the bug after my first trackday aswell, its the only place you can safely rip f*ck out of your bike :). Im on Oulton tomorrow, just hope it keeps dry
     
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  12. Richie Rich

    Richie Rich New Member

    Might pop in
     
  13. Stu.P

    Stu.P FRIEND!! VIP Member

    I was there last Wednesday think I saw you there great pics
     
  14. Sean.D.

    Sean.D. New Member

    Il be booking my first track day soonish but not booking into novice as I know I will get held up so I'm going to book into inters

    Nice piks btw
     
  15. Richie Rich

    Richie Rich New Member

    You got a gixxer yet?
     
  16. Sean.D.

    Sean.D. New Member

    Soon mate, very soon :)
     
  17. Glen Wilson

    Glen Wilson New Member

    looks awsome great pics mate, i need to do one, tempted to try that 3 sisters a few of the lads mentioned last ride out. I need to learn to get rid of my KFC large chicken strips i must be turning like a tractor:D
     
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  18. Chris6406

    Chris6406 New Member

    You going the sisters on the 10th i will be. Cant wait its addictive done my first trackday there and dear i say it yes fuck it its better than sex
     
  19. Paul Largey

    Paul Largey New Member

    Looking good man and that triple looks sick
     
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  20. Glen Wilson

    Glen Wilson New Member

    im very tempted, had a look at the site think its the 11th of June the charity day. i will at least go to watch but im tempted to have a go, would be my first time on track.
     

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