Who is up for an international Crashfest again next year?
If so, when do you want to go?
Where?
In discussion the general consensus seemed to be for Portimao but there were some votes for Aragon (mostly Kawasaki ZX10 bhoys I'd have thought).
tripoddave
2012-09-28 10:58:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-09-28 11:03:00 UTC
Phillip Island?
Id be up for one bike pending of course, location, not fussed.
Id be up for one bike pending of course, location, not fussed.
blb
2012-09-28 11:13:00 UTC
Don't care where it is so long as its after my wedding! For me not March, May (my wedding) or September.
Kidneys will be sold to make it this time!
Kidneys will be sold to make it this time!
fuel
2012-09-28 11:22:00 UTC
Portimao or Jerez for me, may to September.
Ducati Pete
2012-09-28 11:53:00 UTC
Although Jerez is my favourite track, I reckon Parc Algar would be wicked with a group od SD. Take out the stupid main straight (although the short back straight is long enough to get mugged on) and the place is a hooligan's playground. Makes Cadwell look flat.
I think we should put BLB on suicide watch.
I think we should put BLB on suicide watch.
tripoddave
2012-09-28 13:39:00 UTC
I think if we sell one of BLB's kidneys we can pretty much go for free.
Talking of BLB: What are you saying here mate?
You can do April in the spring and not September in the autumn but Nigel can only do until September?
Nightmare!
Looking at this it looks as though we might be settling on Portimao?
Anyone planning on bringing their RC8?
Talking of BLB: What are you saying here mate?
You can do April in the spring and not September in the autumn but Nigel can only do until September?
Nightmare!
Looking at this it looks as though we might be settling on Portimao?
Anyone planning on bringing their RC8?
blb
2012-09-28 14:14:00 UTC
Quite simple for me really.
March and September a total no no because of my stupid job. May is out cos I'm getting married. Obviously I'll be taking the 8 cos its all I have.
So on balance February or April possible, June, July, August, october, november
Why not pencil in something for next October, November when they come up then more people have time to save and we can make it even more special. Park Algar or Portimao no problem
March and September a total no no because of my stupid job. May is out cos I'm getting married. Obviously I'll be taking the 8 cos its all I have.
So on balance February or April possible, June, July, August, october, november
Why not pencil in something for next October, November when they come up then more people have time to save and we can make it even more special. Park Algar or Portimao no problem
CEREC1
2012-09-28 14:18:00 UTC
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blb
2012-09-28 14:28:00 UTC
Selling my Kidneys will only be for my own benefit, Selfish I know.
I'm sure everyone has times thay can and can't make it, if I'm not going with you lot I'll find a way to go at some time with anyone that wants to tag along.
Much in the same way it costs you £600 a day to close business Mike, it would cost me a lot more than money to go in May!!
I'm sure everyone has times thay can and can't make it, if I'm not going with you lot I'll find a way to go at some time with anyone that wants to tag along.
Much in the same way it costs you £600 a day to close business Mike, it would cost me a lot more than money to go in May!!
CEREC1
2012-09-28 17:22:00 UTC
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KTM666
2012-09-28 19:07:00 UTC
Parc Algar ...is fantastic.....BUT
The main straight on my R1 I was hitting 130mph (and wheeling) as hit the crest ....with the rest of the straight to go ....this is a 1000 track if ever there was one ....the SD would be Annihilated .....
Unlike Almeria ...where all around can be raining ...but not at the track...Parc Algar ...all around is sun shine.....and its raining on the track
Aragon gets my vote
The main straight on my R1 I was hitting 130mph (and wheeling) as hit the crest ....with the rest of the straight to go ....this is a 1000 track if ever there was one ....the SD would be Annihilated .....
Unlike Almeria ...where all around can be raining ...but not at the track...Parc Algar ...all around is sun shine.....and its raining on the track
Aragon gets my vote
CEREC1
2012-09-28 19:13:00 UTC
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Ducati Pete
2012-09-28 19:18:00 UTC
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KTM666
2012-09-29 08:47:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2012-09-29 09:10:00 UTC
I don't think peeps will really enjoy Cartagena TBH. Its very hairpin heavy and couldn't be less flowing compared to Almeria. Also there is fook all to do of an evening with just the Golf Club, unless things have changed since I went.
For value for money and fun factor Almeria would get my vote again. 4 days for £450 compared to £650 for 3 at Park Algar/Jeeez/Aragon. Not sure what the accommodation and night life is like at those 3 circuits but I couldn't fault the Almeria trip.
For value for money and fun factor Almeria would get my vote again. 4 days for £450 compared to £650 for 3 at Park Algar/Jeeez/Aragon. Not sure what the accommodation and night life is like at those 3 circuits but I couldn't fault the Almeria trip.
KTM666
2012-09-29 09:51:00 UTC
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tripoddave
2012-09-29 21:21:00 UTC
To be fair: I don't care where we go so long as most people are happy with the choice.
It is difficult to argue against Almeria: almost guaranteed fine weather, cost effective and that track is excellent.
It is difficult to argue against Almeria: almost guaranteed fine weather, cost effective and that track is excellent.
Ducati Pete
2012-09-30 14:01:00 UTC
What configuration does a motorland trackday use? MotoGP, WSB or something else?
Anata
2012-10-02 12:02:00 UTC
Aragon is as the MotoGP was run just this weekend. It was 36 degrees when I went in May.
I'm not sure what hotel FE use but we stayed here with No Limits. http://www.vilarsrurals.com/vrarnes/eng/default.asp There's fook all around the circuit for miles so I don't know where else there is to stay that's large enough. Only downside is that it's 45 mins away from the track itself at the speed limits which were obeyed as there were police on the way into every shanty town. We paid 11euros every night for an awesome huge buffet.
I'm not sure what hotel FE use but we stayed here with No Limits. http://www.vilarsrurals.com/vrarnes/eng/default.asp There's fook all around the circuit for miles so I don't know where else there is to stay that's large enough. Only downside is that it's 45 mins away from the track itself at the speed limits which were obeyed as there were police on the way into every shanty town. We paid 11euros every night for an awesome huge buffet.
Jody
2012-10-02 20:14:00 UTC
I can do second half of September, October and probably all of November
Unless we go to France then I can do Mid may through to mid september
Unless we go to France then I can do Mid may through to mid september
Davo-Singapore
2012-10-03 01:35:00 UTC
Sepang please....
Jermo
2012-10-03 01:45:00 UTC
Assen or Spa francorchamps
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-03 21:29:00 UTC
Park Algar looks fooking awesome. Must be brilliant fun on a big sports bike . Think we'd get raped round there though.
Ducati Pete
2012-10-04 08:03:00 UTC
I'm going to Parc Algar next year.
CEREC1
2012-10-04 10:16:00 UTC
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Ducati Pete
2012-10-04 10:37:00 UTC
I'll have to pay the difference!
I went there on FE's first visit and thought it was really good fun.
I went there on FE's first visit and thought it was really good fun.
fuel
2012-10-04 11:25:00 UTC
I'll be up for Parc Algar as well. Really enjoyed there.
CEREC1
2012-10-04 14:06:00 UTC
Somebody with the knowhow could start a poll for this trip. Whats the favoured time of year? Just think of our mate BLB
blb
2012-10-04 15:18:00 UTC
Ah thanks mate! October/November seems good with most people..
I don't care where it is, if people are prepared to wait I will be there! Not trying to be difficult or anything, wanted to be there so badly this year and don't want to miss out again
Plus my rc8 won't care where it goes! those long straights will get eaten up and then all the fast guys will eat me again on the bends!
Sure the longer we have to prepare and save will mean even more people can attend next years event..
I don't care where it is, if people are prepared to wait I will be there! Not trying to be difficult or anything, wanted to be there so badly this year and don't want to miss out again
Plus my rc8 won't care where it goes! those long straights will get eaten up and then all the fast guys will eat me again on the bends!
Sure the longer we have to prepare and save will mean even more people can attend next years event..
fuel
2012-10-04 15:31:00 UTC
November is no good for Parc Algar! Rain aplenty!
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-04 19:10:00 UTC
I would say if you're after lots of people attending one of the cheaper tracks is going to do the job. I'll add a poll though.
stalker
2012-10-04 19:24:00 UTC
Superdan
2012-10-04 19:26:00 UTC
Thats the best poll ever
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-04 19:30:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-04 19:55:00 UTC
Can I vote for Almeria from tomorrow for £399??
https://focusedevents.com/shop/detail/5 ... l?sef=hcfp
https://focusedevents.com/shop/detail/5 ... l?sef=hcfp
Superdan
2012-10-04 20:00:00 UTC
I cant be arsed to vote mainly because I dont know which is any good, just want to pay less than £500 by the time I factored in some t-shirts at £45 it will soon add up
Id be happy with late in the year when weather starts getting depressing and you wont miss your bike.
Id be happy with late in the year when weather starts getting depressing and you wont miss your bike.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-04 20:04:00 UTC
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Superdan
2012-10-04 20:06:00 UTC
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KTM666
2012-10-04 20:13:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-04 20:34:00 UTC
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CEREC1
2012-10-04 21:57:00 UTC
I really don't want to wait another 11 months for a overseas fix.
Almeria in March is starting to appeal as the rain beats against the window as I write this reply
Almeria in March is starting to appeal as the rain beats against the window as I write this reply
KTM666
2012-10-05 05:58:00 UTC
I will be booking Almeria in the new year.....
February is good but can be hectic.....Last year we had 24 Thundersports riders warming up for the season and a BMW franchise with 30 odd S1000R to play with ......put a WHOLE new meaning to close passing
The weather is great right up till mid May ....then its to hot and UK trips stop
I have yet to lose a day to rain (or a session for that matter) and I have been there 6 times (from February to Late October)
February is good but can be hectic.....Last year we had 24 Thundersports riders warming up for the season and a BMW franchise with 30 odd S1000R to play with ......put a WHOLE new meaning to close passing
The weather is great right up till mid May ....then its to hot and UK trips stop
I have yet to lose a day to rain (or a session for that matter) and I have been there 6 times (from February to Late October)
Viking
2012-10-05 06:15:00 UTC
That's the one I want to be on for a bit of elbow bashing before the season.
I know for definite the guy I need to beat next year will be there and a few of the golden era front runners.
Feb is my busiest month at work so pretty much no chance of leave though. The logistics for getting the bike down and up for drop off make it too costly too. I need a new genny so the diesel down and up would cover that alone.
Have a good time out there. I'll watch on the forum and make bike noises. Be close enough right?
I know for definite the guy I need to beat next year will be there and a few of the golden era front runners.
Feb is my busiest month at work so pretty much no chance of leave though. The logistics for getting the bike down and up for drop off make it too costly too. I need a new genny so the diesel down and up would cover that alone.
Have a good time out there. I'll watch on the forum and make bike noises. Be close enough right?
KTM666
2012-10-05 07:07:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-05 08:04:00 UTC
Try and make it Gordon. You would really like this track and its great value for money with all the track time you get.
Wonder when FE will release their 2013 dates?
Wonder when FE will release their 2013 dates?
KTM666
2012-10-05 08:10:00 UTC
Around Christmas......but they only release a few at a time....for obvious reasons ...so you will see February but not May
Viking
2012-10-05 13:32:00 UTC
It's too much money. The cost of that would cover a meeting. Then with the time of year and work plus getting g the bike up and down its just not really do able.
I wouldn't let the bike go up or down without me. My work is supporting me for time of to do the championship next year so I'm pushing it as it is.
If it lands on my rest days and I would only need to wangle 1day off and a few sponsors step up then it may be on the cards. As it is now it's not looking good.
I'll update my own thread but I'm planning on putting the bike out in the Scottish Superbikes for the odd round next year too for a laugh and to get more seat time plus it's televised too. I want to get over and do a round of the German Superduke Cup but that's way down the list just now.
Same old story. It's all money. If I'm putting the bike out and using tyres I'd be better doing a race. Mind I'm an unsociable bastard so all the pub Bs stories at night doesn't interest me.
I wouldn't let the bike go up or down without me. My work is supporting me for time of to do the championship next year so I'm pushing it as it is.
If it lands on my rest days and I would only need to wangle 1day off and a few sponsors step up then it may be on the cards. As it is now it's not looking good.
I'll update my own thread but I'm planning on putting the bike out in the Scottish Superbikes for the odd round next year too for a laugh and to get more seat time plus it's televised too. I want to get over and do a round of the German Superduke Cup but that's way down the list just now.
Same old story. It's all money. If I'm putting the bike out and using tyres I'd be better doing a race. Mind I'm an unsociable bastard so all the pub Bs stories at night doesn't interest me.
tripoddave
2012-10-06 07:46:00 UTC
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stalker
2012-10-06 11:29:00 UTC
POSSIBLE . . .
Woody80
2012-10-08 12:00:00 UTC
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motoronin
2012-10-09 12:49:00 UTC
Ahem...might I suggest a different company than FE.
tripoddave
2012-10-09 14:34:00 UTC
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KTM666
2012-10-09 15:22:00 UTC
On top of the extra day .....after your sixth european event the seventh is free (Almeria or Cartagena)...thats hards to beat
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-09 16:25:00 UTC
I can completely understand Dan's reaction. Kev has the personal skills of Hitler at a bar mitzvah and his rant on the TDR thread was out of order. I think he was probably told an exaggerated story by his office staff and after reading Dan's post he posted based on this and let fly. Ended up with a unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. Kev seems a stubborn **** and I know first hand that Dan can and will dig his heals in if he feels the need too
As far as the trip goes however I really can't fault it in any way. The accommodation was great, value for money was brilliant. After doing a 4 days on track trip, 3 just wouldn't feel enough. And to be fair to Kev he pulled out the stops for several people on the trip to get bikes sorted, including Chris. He phoned Kawasaki UK 3 times to try and see if he could get his suspension sorted and spent a fair time trying to get it somewhere near rideable for him. He didn't have to do that. In addition having instructors like Neil Hodgson and John Reynolds is not something any other company offer. The money I spent on that lesson was money well spent. Steve Plater did a great job of running the event and you could have a good laugh with him. I still wouldn't use them for a UK trackday but the Euro event was top notch IMO.
Sorry Dan I'm guessing that isn't what u want to hear.
As far as the trip goes however I really can't fault it in any way. The accommodation was great, value for money was brilliant. After doing a 4 days on track trip, 3 just wouldn't feel enough. And to be fair to Kev he pulled out the stops for several people on the trip to get bikes sorted, including Chris. He phoned Kawasaki UK 3 times to try and see if he could get his suspension sorted and spent a fair time trying to get it somewhere near rideable for him. He didn't have to do that. In addition having instructors like Neil Hodgson and John Reynolds is not something any other company offer. The money I spent on that lesson was money well spent. Steve Plater did a great job of running the event and you could have a good laugh with him. I still wouldn't use them for a UK trackday but the Euro event was top notch IMO.
Sorry Dan I'm guessing that isn't what u want to hear.
blb
2012-10-09 18:26:00 UTC
Seems like there are a lot of guys waiting for FE to release some of their 2013 dates. I've been keeping a quiet eye on Cartagena in January with No Limits, long way from booking at the mo though.
Lets hope the taxman doesn't take all my bonus!
Looks like most people are favouring September again
Lets hope the taxman doesn't take all my bonus!
Looks like most people are favouring September again
tripoddave
2012-10-09 22:03:00 UTC
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blb
2012-10-09 22:18:00 UTC
Oh if only..
Car salesman taking September off is like Santa taking holiday at Christmas. October/November is best, I voted November cos thats when my bonus comes. This year however I have a Centre Parcs holiday and a St Lucia wedding to pay for!!!!
If I can get most of my Wedding share paid I may be able to sneak away to Almeria or Cartagena, January or February 13
Car salesman taking September off is like Santa taking holiday at Christmas. October/November is best, I voted November cos thats when my bonus comes. This year however I have a Centre Parcs holiday and a St Lucia wedding to pay for!!!!
If I can get most of my Wedding share paid I may be able to sneak away to Almeria or Cartagena, January or February 13
KTM666
2012-10-10 05:36:00 UTC
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tripoddave
2012-10-10 06:32:00 UTC
Do you mean Jan /Feb '13 or '14?
I know I'm not the sharpest of hammers but this isn't making sense to me . . .
I know I'm not the sharpest of hammers but this isn't making sense to me . . .
blb
2012-10-10 06:41:00 UTC
Dave, the 13 on the end was a clue. I'm just knocking the idea around at the moment though.
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-10 06:43:00 UTC
I'm supposed to be skiing with Ronin, Millar, The GinReaper and a couple of others in Jan/Feb time so no chance for me. March at the earliest.
KTM666
2012-10-10 07:54:00 UTC
I was thinking /going to book in February 2013 as well as later in the year.....I get withdraw symptoms otherwise....
blb
2012-10-10 12:09:00 UTC
Just called FE and they said some 2013 dates should be released within next 2 weeks, wouldn't give any clues where or when though
The more I think about it, the more I fancy somewhere in January 2013 (Dave!). Cartagena with NL is favourite, somewhere will be booked end of the month. Sod it, you only live once..
The more I think about it, the more I fancy somewhere in January 2013 (Dave!). Cartagena with NL is favourite, somewhere will be booked end of the month. Sod it, you only live once..
KTM666
2012-10-16 05:18:00 UTC
Here you are guys ...
https://focusedevents.com/index.php?opt ... 1&Itemid=2
I think we need to add prices and number of days on track to the poll.....as this does influence the decision making
https://focusedevents.com/index.php?opt ... 1&Itemid=2
I think we need to add prices and number of days on track to the poll.....as this does influence the decision making
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-16 06:56:00 UTC
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blb
2012-10-16 09:34:00 UTC
I think we should keep this thread open for the big get together later in the year for everyone to vote for.
Then for any smaller individual events just post a thread as normal in the on track section?
Thanks KTM666 for posting up the details of FE's early 2013 dates. For me Almeria in January is perfect, I was thinking of the cartagena one with no limits but the Almeria 4 dayer looks better.
https://focusedevents.com/shop/detail/5 ... l?sef=hcfp
24-27th Jan £455, roll on payday. Anyone else?? If I'm going I'll open a new thread..
Then for any smaller individual events just post a thread as normal in the on track section?
Thanks KTM666 for posting up the details of FE's early 2013 dates. For me Almeria in January is perfect, I was thinking of the cartagena one with no limits but the Almeria 4 dayer looks better.
https://focusedevents.com/shop/detail/5 ... l?sef=hcfp
24-27th Jan £455, roll on payday. Anyone else?? If I'm going I'll open a new thread..
KTM666
2012-10-16 10:58:00 UTC
...Booking for February......January a bit early
Ducati Pete
2012-10-20 01:13:00 UTC
cartagena is a hairpin fest.
blb
2012-10-25 12:30:00 UTC
Oh dear, after my off at Silverstone I'm out of any early season foreign trackdays
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-25 13:06:00 UTC
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blb
2012-10-25 13:43:00 UTC
Low side (I think) at Becketts, hit a wet patch fast on a drying track. Busted ribs, helmet and bike. Repair work starts payday on the bike, repairs on ribs ongoing...
Not the end of the world, but the rc8 will only ever be a trackbike from now on
Not the end of the world, but the rc8 will only ever be a trackbike from now on
Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-25 13:51:00 UTC
Ouch! If only bikes repaired themselves Does anyone do fibreglass panels for the RC8? Would at least make a lowside a little less expensive.
blb
2012-10-25 14:06:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-25 14:25:00 UTC
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Woody80
2012-10-25 14:47:00 UTC
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CEREC1
2012-10-25 14:51:00 UTC
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Woody80
2012-10-25 15:35:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2012-10-25 16:04:00 UTC
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Ducati Pete
2012-10-25 16:11:00 UTC
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2012-10-25 16:24:00 UTC
KTM666
2012-10-25 18:00:00 UTC
BLB....hope they heal soon ....
KTM666
2013-01-11 05:48:00 UTC
So you guys should do this in August so I can attend
CEREC1
2013-01-20 16:53:00 UTC
August is to Hot in Almeria Spain........they do not run track days from UK
KTM666
2013-01-20 20:54:00 UTC
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Ducati Pete
2013-01-20 23:13:00 UTC
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