We are now doing Almeria 19-22nd September 2013
http://www.focusedevents.com/trackday-d ... 5dce8e7397
4 nights accommodation with breakfast
Return transport for your bike and kit
4 days on the fantastic Almeria race circuit
4 days at 25C
Star Riders, Tyre Service, photography and more !
Star Rider Neil Hodgson will be on this event
No Noise Limit
3 Groups on this event
Only £455.00 per rider
Superdan
2013-04-11 15:55:00 UTC
fuel
2013-04-11 16:02:00 UTC
I'm in
CEREC1
2013-04-11 16:06:00 UTC
Me too
Superdan
2013-04-11 16:20:00 UTC
Sweet.
So:
Superdan
TonyTheTiger (if he can get a wife pass)
Cerec1
Fuel
Sabre (maybe)
Colenel Klink (maybe)
Stalker) (maybe)
So:
Superdan
TonyTheTiger (if he can get a wife pass)
Cerec1
Fuel
Sabre (maybe)
Colenel Klink (maybe)
Stalker) (maybe)
blb
2013-04-11 17:19:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-04-11 17:28:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-04-11 18:06:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-04-11 18:17:00 UTC
Me too already booked time off work.
Superdan
2013-04-11 19:01:00 UTC
Defo start a group name Superduke.net or something.
As for me I cannot book till:
My house move goes ahead in next month
Given all clear from docs re my leg as potentially may have to have another rod put in and/or removed. However will book it on the proviso they will refund me if I cannot make it due to that.
As for me I cannot book till:
My house move goes ahead in next month
Given all clear from docs re my leg as potentially may have to have another rod put in and/or removed. However will book it on the proviso they will refund me if I cannot make it due to that.
Ducati Pete
2013-04-12 21:14:00 UTC
Fact: Those crates suck.
Question: Where is the bike drop-off?
Question: Where is the bike drop-off?
Millar
2013-04-12 21:19:00 UTC
I could well be up for this, put me down as a possible
CEREC1
2013-04-12 21:25:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-04-12 21:30:00 UTC
Actually I have booked a Euro trip before with them. They told us the dates had to change at short notice due to the circuit giving the dates to a race series.
What had actually happened is hottrax had failed to pay the circuit in time and the dates had therefore been released.
What had actually happened is hottrax had failed to pay the circuit in time and the dates had therefore been released.
Superdan
2013-04-12 21:34:00 UTC
Can you still get spares in the crates? Sounds like a tight fit........lots of bubble wrap.
CEREC1
2013-04-12 21:41:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-04-12 21:44:00 UTC
I really can't believe they would make the same bonehead mistake twice.
blb
2013-04-12 21:45:00 UTC
Our bikes are delivered in crates at work, there's a fair bit of space around ours. TD companies give you guidelines of what you can bring and fit though don't they?
fuel
2013-04-12 22:02:00 UTC
You won' t get a spare set of wheels in the crate with your bike, as Pete knows only too well!
Ducati Pete
2013-04-12 22:09:00 UTC
tripoddave
2013-04-12 22:32:00 UTC
It will be a privilige sharing a garage with you Mr Pete.
blb
2013-04-15 18:37:00 UTC
Just seen this years September date at Almeria http://www.focusedevents.com/trackday-d ... 5dce8e7397
KTM666
2013-04-15 21:14:00 UTC
Almeria ....I'm booking it soon .....
tripoddave
2013-04-16 15:51:00 UTC
Can we have a show of hands please?
I'm happy to go with the majority view but would like a collective decision soon as I want to book holiday and get it paid for ASAP.
Almeria or Portimao?
I'm happy to go with the majority view but would like a collective decision soon as I want to book holiday and get it paid for ASAP.
Almeria or Portimao?
Ducati Pete
2013-04-16 15:57:00 UTC
Well we did Almeria last year and there is something super awesome about Parc Algar (And no, it's not that bloody straight.) I think a group of similar retarded bikes (that's us for the hard of thinking), would be great fun there - and could well cause me to book even though I dislike bikes and think you all smell.
PS Where in the name of Zuess's butthole do Hotttrax have their bike drop off? Don't make me ask a 3rd time motherhuggers.
Also, do they sell additional small crates we could share if we wanted to take some additional items?
PS Where in the name of Zuess's butthole do Hotttrax have their bike drop off? Don't make me ask a 3rd time motherhuggers.
Also, do they sell additional small crates we could share if we wanted to take some additional items?
Superdan
2013-04-16 16:02:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-04-16 16:10:00 UTC
Come to think of it, I don't think the straight at Parc is any longer than Almeria, it's just that the corner on to it is 3 times as fast!
fuel
2013-04-16 16:19:00 UTC
I voted Portimao, cause i liked it more than Almeria, also theres no extra drop off cost or huge amount of mileage to do to get to a drop of point(for me anyway!) Also flights are cheap.
I believe you can rent extra crates Pete, same as you do with Tracksense.
I believe you can rent extra crates Pete, same as you do with Tracksense.
tripoddave
2013-04-16 16:24:00 UTC
Hottrax:
Pickup is near Donington or either Swindon or Bristol (Karen wasn't sure) but need to book the Southern one early.
If we do a group booking they would look to provide us with some extra space.
Extra crate not really a goer but we can save space by sharing resources and space (tools, fuel jugs etc)
Apparently space for spare wheels but all a bit cosy.
(not an issue for me as I won't have any spare wheels this year so I'll have extra space)
Focused Events
Reduction in off road costs from £150 to £130 a day if there are 5 or more takers.
I don't think there is much to choose between the two trips in terms of price but Almeria allows us to travel about and get to some great restaurants.
Pickup is near Donington or either Swindon or Bristol (Karen wasn't sure) but need to book the Southern one early.
If we do a group booking they would look to provide us with some extra space.
Extra crate not really a goer but we can save space by sharing resources and space (tools, fuel jugs etc)
Apparently space for spare wheels but all a bit cosy.
(not an issue for me as I won't have any spare wheels this year so I'll have extra space)
Focused Events
Reduction in off road costs from £150 to £130 a day if there are 5 or more takers.
I don't think there is much to choose between the two trips in terms of price but Almeria allows us to travel about and get to some great restaurants.
KTM666
2013-04-16 18:06:00 UTC
Post missing.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-16 18:26:00 UTC
I'm going to change the thread title to match poll if there aren't any objections?
stalker
2013-04-16 18:30:00 UTC
i like the sound of almeria due to the fact that i am 5 whole miles from their yard
Ducati Pete
2013-04-16 18:31:00 UTC
I went there the first time FE did. Lost one day to rain, I had a massive crash in the wet but really enjoyed the 2nd and 3rd days.
The place is full of awesome. The elevation changes and layout make a impression. A bit like Brands GP infused with the spirit of Cadwell Park (although Cadwell is dead flat in comparison.)
I guess what I'm thinking is, do I want to go to Spain to do a Cadwell Park style circuit (with better weather) or do I want to go somewhere which sets itself apart?
I've only been to either once so I@m not influenced by how familiar I am with the track.
The place is full of awesome. The elevation changes and layout make a impression. A bit like Brands GP infused with the spirit of Cadwell Park (although Cadwell is dead flat in comparison.)
I guess what I'm thinking is, do I want to go to Spain to do a Cadwell Park style circuit (with better weather) or do I want to go somewhere which sets itself apart?
I've only been to either once so I@m not influenced by how familiar I am with the track.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-16 18:42:00 UTC
I'm going with Almeria. Dates suit me better as it gives me a couple more weeks between last race and bike drop off. If anything needs doing to the bike or I have a off at Brands I'll have no time to fix the bike with Portamao trip. Being cheaper is also a added bonus. I know other has free food ect but I do t think I spent more than €20 a night on average.
Superdan
2013-04-16 18:48:00 UTC
Do you get 10% TDR on euro trackdays?
blb
2013-04-16 19:09:00 UTC
I've gone for Almeria, although the arguments are really good for each.
I'm afraid it just comes down to money for me, may be a short term view but in light of my wedding and wanting to do UK crashfest as well. Faced with £450 to pay at the end of July or £250 its just better for me. Not too worried about food/drink etc in September as I'll have got over paying for the wedding then.
The weather thing concerns me a bit too.
No TDR discount with FE or Hottrax Dan
I'm afraid it just comes down to money for me, may be a short term view but in light of my wedding and wanting to do UK crashfest as well. Faced with £450 to pay at the end of July or £250 its just better for me. Not too worried about food/drink etc in September as I'll have got over paying for the wedding then.
The weather thing concerns me a bit too.
No TDR discount with FE or Hottrax Dan
Superdan
2013-04-16 19:41:00 UTC
Looks like its Almeria then?
tripoddave
2013-04-16 20:35:00 UTC
If we are doing Almeria: does anyone fancy a couple of days off road in the Sierra Nevada?
KTM666
2013-04-16 21:24:00 UTC
We could be tempted.....but will need little wheels for the back of our bikes
CEREC1
2013-04-16 21:26:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-04-16 21:35:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-16 21:42:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-04-16 21:46:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-04-16 23:30:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-04-16 23:30:00 UTC
It's decided then?
I can book it tomorrow?
I can book it tomorrow?
Superdan
2013-04-17 07:26:00 UTC
I think we have to go with the majority really, I won't bother with the Enduro ride thanks Dave.
Best see if I can get the leave when I am back at work Saturday then.
Best see if I can get the leave when I am back at work Saturday then.
KTM666
2013-04-17 08:43:00 UTC
Booked it ......me and mrs
Superdan
2013-04-17 10:37:00 UTC
Thread title changed.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-17 10:45:00 UTC
This is going to be even better than last year! Think Mr And Mrs Millar could be up for this one. Hopefully Team Green will come and Team Orange can finish the season off with the Spanish crown to add to the UK ones
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-17 11:05:00 UTC
So we are looking at
BLB
Tripodave
Fuel
Cerec1
Mr and Mrs KTM666
Klinck
Stalker
Supergay.. I mean Dan
Ginge
Pete?
Mr and Mrs Millar?
Schnauzer?
Monty and Keith?
I'll ask Chris Rigg again.
Anyone I've missed??
BLB
Tripodave
Fuel
Cerec1
Mr and Mrs KTM666
Klinck
Stalker
Supergay.. I mean Dan
Ginge
Pete?
Mr and Mrs Millar?
Schnauzer?
Monty and Keith?
I'll ask Chris Rigg again.
Anyone I've missed??
KTM666
2013-04-17 12:05:00 UTC
Just to set the scene ........
cannot wait
cannot wait
tripoddave
2013-04-17 15:35:00 UTC
Me too. Booking now.
Oh, and I picked up my 2012 RC8R today.
drop dead gorgeous.
Oh, and I picked up my 2012 RC8R today.
drop dead gorgeous.
KTM666
2013-04-17 16:07:00 UTC
Post missing.
Sabre
2013-04-17 16:34:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-17 17:13:00 UTC
....hope you can make it ....you would love it
KTM666
2013-04-17 17:58:00 UTC
The thread needs a name change.....
tripoddave
2013-04-17 19:36:00 UTC
Post missing.
Tony the Tiger
2013-04-17 22:41:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-04-18 05:51:00 UTC
Post missing.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-18 06:05:00 UTC
It's got to be worth asking the question of Kev. Every little helps.
KTM666
2013-04-18 06:08:00 UTC
2nd Garage from tower? Sounds like a good Idea .....closer to fuel, tyres and briefing.....at the heart of it
tripoddave
2013-04-18 06:12:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-04-18 09:41:00 UTC
Surely they can afford to give us a small discount? Even if he allows us to pay a smaller deposit so more people jump on board quickly.
Jody
2013-04-18 15:30:00 UTC
Well as Easytrack have gone tits up I no longer have any preference with TDO, However my summer contract finishes on the 15th Sept so it'd have to be the one after that.
Can't say for sure though, have to see how much I can earn this summer.
Can't say for sure though, have to see how much I can earn this summer.
tripoddave
2013-04-19 23:43:00 UTC
Focused Events will give us a garage provided there is enough of us but no discount: they say it's cut to the bone as it is.
We can have the first free garage up from the control tower.
We will have to attach orange luggage tags with SD on them with orange cable ties so the loaders can unload only our stuff into our garage.
When booking don't forget to tell them you are with the Superduke.net forum and they'll book accordingly.
Anyone already booked please let FE know you're part of the group.
We can have the first free garage up from the control tower.
We will have to attach orange luggage tags with SD on them with orange cable ties so the loaders can unload only our stuff into our garage.
When booking don't forget to tell them you are with the Superduke.net forum and they'll book accordingly.
Anyone already booked please let FE know you're part of the group.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-20 05:56:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-20 06:23:00 UTC
...yes and remember that the third one will have 10% off anyway and should we get to six the seventh would be free
tripoddave
2013-04-21 08:10:00 UTC
This is the email sent to FE post conversation with them.
Can anyone booking/or already booked please ensure FE knows you are part of the group Superduke.net please?
(even if you have no intention of sharing the garage subsequently!)
Mail:
Michael
Thanks very much for that.
The Superduke.net group are planning to make their annual foreign track day with FE at Almeria in September.
At the moment we have 18 people saying they will be going.
As discussed we would like to reserve a garage and (after last year's experience) find a method of ensuring that our gear is mostly off - loaded into the right/pre-allocated garage.
As discussed: We would like to request the 2nd garage up the hill after the control tower.
For this to work the loaders would have to unload our kit and only our kit into the pre-allocated garage.
To ensure that the loaders find it easy to identify our kit and unload only our kit into the allocated garage we would need to provide some extra tagging to aid in identification. We discussed using orange cable ties to attach orange luggage tags to all our kit with each tag clearly marked with "SD".
I have asked that all people making bookings with you reference Superduke.net
We will attempt to keep track of everyone as well.
I believe you have discussed this with Kev and got it approved?
Is there anything else we can do collectively to ensure we get this right?
Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated.
Can anyone booking/or already booked please ensure FE knows you are part of the group Superduke.net please?
(even if you have no intention of sharing the garage subsequently!)
Mail:
Michael
Thanks very much for that.
The Superduke.net group are planning to make their annual foreign track day with FE at Almeria in September.
At the moment we have 18 people saying they will be going.
As discussed we would like to reserve a garage and (after last year's experience) find a method of ensuring that our gear is mostly off - loaded into the right/pre-allocated garage.
As discussed: We would like to request the 2nd garage up the hill after the control tower.
For this to work the loaders would have to unload our kit and only our kit into the pre-allocated garage.
To ensure that the loaders find it easy to identify our kit and unload only our kit into the allocated garage we would need to provide some extra tagging to aid in identification. We discussed using orange cable ties to attach orange luggage tags to all our kit with each tag clearly marked with "SD".
I have asked that all people making bookings with you reference Superduke.net
We will attempt to keep track of everyone as well.
I believe you have discussed this with Kev and got it approved?
Is there anything else we can do collectively to ensure we get this right?
Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated.
blb
2013-04-21 10:08:00 UTC
Looks good Dave thanks for your admin skills! I'll be booking when I get back from Honeymoon end of May. Can't wait!
blb
2013-04-21 17:48:00 UTC
I'm booked!
blb and anyone else thinking about this, you might want to book sooner rather than later if you can - FE website shows 10 places but I just took one and it didn't decrease the number on the page so best case is there's 9 places left, worst case it could be less.
blb and anyone else thinking about this, you might want to book sooner rather than later if you can - FE website shows 10 places but I just took one and it didn't decrease the number on the page so best case is there's 9 places left, worst case it could be less.
Superdan
2013-04-21 18:30:00 UTC
Well done mate, FE always says 10 places left even if they have 50 so not unduly worried yet. Of course I'll eat my words when I get back if they are gone
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-21 19:07:00 UTC
And thats why they say 10 places available
I have leave authorized, will book in next month hopefully.
I have leave authorized, will book in next month hopefully.
blb
2013-04-21 19:21:00 UTC
I'm skint but going to chuck this deposit on the credit card.
fuel
2013-04-22 11:08:00 UTC
Ok then so for the newbies to this where is best to fly to and who is flying from where? I can get my flights paid for with an incentive from work so thats a big help.
KTM666
2013-04-22 11:38:00 UTC
skyscanner.com . These are the nearest airports Almeria, Alicante and Mucia. Its best to fly the day after the last day to save rushing around to much, but you will have to pay for an extra night in hotel. The place your staying in is Mojacar, not Almeria.
Superdan
2013-04-22 15:20:00 UTC
Rang up to put deposit down, asked if it was refundable as can only make this if house sale goes through.
Its non refundable or transferable so will have to wait.
Its non refundable or transferable so will have to wait.
blb
2013-04-22 18:09:00 UTC
Cheers Guys, I'm open on flights and my holiday is properly booked. I don't mind travelling a little for a cheaper flight especially if it means at the other end we can share car hire etc.
So if you have booked your flights where and when are you going from and to?
So if you have booked your flights where and when are you going from and to?
Woody80
2013-04-24 05:49:00 UTC
I'm in and should be on an SDR rather than the ZX6R!
KTM666
2013-04-24 17:23:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-04-24 18:54:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-26 04:03:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-04-26 06:22:00 UTC
who cares about the straights......when the track has such lovely flowing corners
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-26 08:19:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-26 08:33:00 UTC
Almeria is a great track but not one that holds any advantages for the SD. Most of the corners are fast and flowing so no chance to use the punch out of corners that the SD has.
Superdan
2013-04-26 08:42:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-04-26 10:42:00 UTC
Man I want to get out on this bike and see how it goes
stalker
2013-04-26 14:37:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-04-26 18:10:00 UTC
Post missing.
stalker
2013-04-26 18:29:00 UTC
Laugh away the power boys....Laugh away....
Superdan
2013-04-26 20:50:00 UTC
but you ride like a girl
KTM666
2013-04-26 21:08:00 UTC
Which when you get overtaken will make it all the more embarrassing
blb
2013-04-27 06:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
Tony the Tiger
2013-04-27 09:35:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-04-27 17:16:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-28 06:58:00 UTC
gutted.
FE have just announced they're going to Mugello in September.
FE have just announced they're going to Mugello in September.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-04-28 07:29:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-04-28 09:34:00 UTC
I'm going to pay deposit this week. Don't hang about guys
KTM666
2013-04-28 09:42:00 UTC
Really wish I could! Got all my holiday spending money sat in my account at the moment, could so easily pay that deposit but more than my life is worth
Ducati Pete
2013-04-28 09:49:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-04-28 10:20:00 UTC
looking how long the straight is 1275m ........maybe a packed lunch is a wise move
still on my bucket list though......
still on my bucket list though......
Ducati Pete
2013-04-28 10:42:00 UTC
....and entered via a very fast left hander.
At the start of the lap you also have some fairly steep uphill dashes between corners. It's a bloody fast circuit.
Besides, you'd need a few visits before hand for your practice.
At the start of the lap you also have some fairly steep uphill dashes between corners. It's a bloody fast circuit.
Besides, you'd need a few visits before hand for your practice.
CEREC1
2013-04-28 11:01:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-04-28 11:12:00 UTC
Dave is looking to use his Desmo power advantage, although I suspect it's negated by the big lads uncanny impersonation of a sail.
CEREC1
2013-04-28 11:35:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-04-28 11:56:00 UTC
Godammit - I was hoping to blag a ride on the SF.
CEREC1
2013-04-28 12:34:00 UTC
Post missing.
Woody80
2013-04-28 13:07:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-05-05 19:10:00 UTC
Am now booked.
Woody80
2013-05-05 19:14:00 UTC
I now have an SDR in the pipeline as well!
Bring on the trackdays!
Bring on the trackdays!
Superdan
2013-05-05 19:40:00 UTC
Sweet
tripoddave
2013-05-06 11:54:00 UTC
I am thinking about getting another set of wheels for track. I read the comments earlier in the thread about lack of space with Hottrax, now we're going FE, does this change, or am I better off saving money for now and changing tyres at the circuit?
KTM666
2013-05-06 13:12:00 UTC
FE are much more generous with transporting your gear.
In the past I have taken a spare set of wheels AND a spare set of tyres. It all depends upon how much they are charging for tyres and fitting and what you can buy tyres for in the UK.
In the past I have taken a spare set of wheels AND a spare set of tyres. It all depends upon how much they are charging for tyres and fitting and what you can buy tyres for in the UK.
tripoddave
2013-05-07 06:06:00 UTC
Here is Focused events list.....
1. Your Motorcycle.
2. Leathers, helmet, boots and gloves in a holdall weighing no more than 15kg. The bags are handled as cargo so if your helmet is precious we suggest you take it as hand luggage.
3. One sealed plastic/metal storage box, no bigger than 1x1x2 ft, which can contain tools, tyre warmers etc weighing no more than 13kg. REMEMBER THERE ARE PLENTY OF RIDERS WITH TOOLS IF NEEDED
4. One set of paddock stands – PREFERABLY NOT TAPED TOGETHER OR WITH OTHER ITEMS ATTACHED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR STANDS ARE PERMANENTLY MARKED WITH YOUR NAME.
5. One set of tyres or one set of wheels per bike. Any extras will be charged at £10 per wheel or tyre.
6. One folding chair in a bag.
Also add Fuel Jug strapped between stand......They do not weigh your kit.....so within reason (rule of thumb is if you can easily lift it..... its ok)
Its more to stop the hard of thinking...............I was Stood by the Focused loading team while people were droping off their kit for an Event......and fell about laughing as one guy wheeled his 4ft tall 'Snap-On' tool chest across the car park......
Tyres are about £290.00 a set Dunlop or Michelin (they do not take other makes) and £15.00 fitting per loose wheel
1. Your Motorcycle.
2. Leathers, helmet, boots and gloves in a holdall weighing no more than 15kg. The bags are handled as cargo so if your helmet is precious we suggest you take it as hand luggage.
3. One sealed plastic/metal storage box, no bigger than 1x1x2 ft, which can contain tools, tyre warmers etc weighing no more than 13kg. REMEMBER THERE ARE PLENTY OF RIDERS WITH TOOLS IF NEEDED
4. One set of paddock stands – PREFERABLY NOT TAPED TOGETHER OR WITH OTHER ITEMS ATTACHED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR STANDS ARE PERMANENTLY MARKED WITH YOUR NAME.
5. One set of tyres or one set of wheels per bike. Any extras will be charged at £10 per wheel or tyre.
6. One folding chair in a bag.
Also add Fuel Jug strapped between stand......They do not weigh your kit.....so within reason (rule of thumb is if you can easily lift it..... its ok)
Its more to stop the hard of thinking...............I was Stood by the Focused loading team while people were droping off their kit for an Event......and fell about laughing as one guy wheeled his 4ft tall 'Snap-On' tool chest across the car park......
Tyres are about £290.00 a set Dunlop or Michelin (they do not take other makes) and £15.00 fitting per loose wheel
Jody
2013-05-07 06:42:00 UTC
Great summary!
tripoddave
2013-05-08 18:40:00 UTC
Thanks Dave and 666 for the info, really helpful. Now to ponder wheel purchases...
KTM666
2013-05-14 19:09:00 UTC
I have enquired with FE to see if they will do me a price for track time only. I can drive down there after my summer season!
tripoddave
2013-05-14 19:28:00 UTC
would be great to see you!
are you not going to stay in the hotel with the rest of us?
are you not going to stay in the hotel with the rest of us?
Jody
2013-05-15 05:49:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-05-15 06:29:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-05-15 08:15:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-05-15 13:01:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-05-17 10:30:00 UTC
Just looking to book flights.
Which airport is closest to the hotel: can anyone remember?
Which airport is closest to the hotel: can anyone remember?
tripoddave
2013-05-17 10:57:00 UTC
I've got East Midlands
Out: Wednesday 18th @ 1800 arrive Murcia 2140
Back Sunday 22nd 2200 arrive EMA 2340
£105
Bit of a pain going out but works well coming back. No wasted holiday.
Anyone else going out of East Midlands? Happy to share a hire car.
Out: Wednesday 18th @ 1800 arrive Murcia 2140
Back Sunday 22nd 2200 arrive EMA 2340
£105
Bit of a pain going out but works well coming back. No wasted holiday.
Anyone else going out of East Midlands? Happy to share a hire car.
KTM666
2013-05-17 11:03:00 UTC
Distance from Hotel in Mojacar
Murcia 192km as the toll road still has not been repaired since the floods last September (started the day I flew out) Best for South West as flights from
Bristol and Gatwick Easyjet
Ryan Air - East Midlands
Ryan Air - Birmingham
Ryan Air - Luton
Almeria 92km
Easyjet London Gatwick
Ryan Air - East Midlands
Ryan Air - Stanstead
Monarch - Birmingham
Monarch - Manchester
Alicante 218km
Malaga 301km
Its much easier / quicker to travel on Spanish roads than UK
Murcia 192km as the toll road still has not been repaired since the floods last September (started the day I flew out) Best for South West as flights from
Bristol and Gatwick Easyjet
Ryan Air - East Midlands
Ryan Air - Birmingham
Ryan Air - Luton
Almeria 92km
Easyjet London Gatwick
Ryan Air - East Midlands
Ryan Air - Stanstead
Monarch - Birmingham
Monarch - Manchester
Alicante 218km
Malaga 301km
Its much easier / quicker to travel on Spanish roads than UK
tripoddave
2013-05-17 11:19:00 UTC
That's my flight booked. Bargain.
Not booked a car yet just in case I end up sharing.
Anyone else flying out from East Midlands?
Not booked a car yet just in case I end up sharing.
Anyone else flying out from East Midlands?
Woody80
2013-05-17 11:55:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-05-17 12:25:00 UTC
I might do East mids too.
tripoddave
2013-05-17 12:33:00 UTC
Get yourselves booked.
I'm in seat 17A (so you can get one as far away as possible!)
Let me know when you are certain and we can share a car if you like?
I'm in seat 17A (so you can get one as far away as possible!)
Let me know when you are certain and we can share a car if you like?
CEREC1
2013-05-17 16:36:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-05-17 16:45:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-05-23 09:18:00 UTC
I'm thinking of booking this now.
Just really waiting on checking I can get the time off of work as one of my fellow engineers is on a 3 week trip in Asia in Sept taking in the Singapore G.P.
Also Lisa is fighting in Sept and I need to make sure it's not Sat 21st.
Just really waiting on checking I can get the time off of work as one of my fellow engineers is on a 3 week trip in Asia in Sept taking in the Singapore G.P.
Also Lisa is fighting in Sept and I need to make sure it's not Sat 21st.
tripoddave
2013-05-23 22:17:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-05-24 12:51:00 UTC
Just been quoted £400 for track time only
Not much of a deal is it?
Not much of a deal is it?
KTM666
2013-05-24 12:59:00 UTC
Is that including Hotel?
Colonel_Klinck
2013-05-24 13:10:00 UTC
That seems a bit harsh. I was expecting something nearer 350 or less without hotel.
CEREC1
2013-05-24 13:14:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-05-24 13:22:00 UTC
Thats why i asked .....if you leave your bike '0n Holiday' at and event but have the hotel and track you save about £50.00
KTM666
2013-05-24 13:36:00 UTC
Hard to know how much Focus pay for Hotel....remember its out of season, the hotel might be doing just for the money we spend in the hotel
what would 4 days on trrack cost in the UK?
Its cut to the bone they make money on the extras ...secret is not to have any extras...remember that after 6 euro trackdays you get a free one so this has to be factored in to the costs somewhere
Best bet is to ask for Track Day without bike transport .....I think the cost with the hotel will be similar to without the hotel
Or see if you can book with through the Spanish side of Focus Events, there are Spanish riders there very often at the weekends while we are there
what would 4 days on trrack cost in the UK?
Its cut to the bone they make money on the extras ...secret is not to have any extras...remember that after 6 euro trackdays you get a free one so this has to be factored in to the costs somewhere
Best bet is to ask for Track Day without bike transport .....I think the cost with the hotel will be similar to without the hotel
Or see if you can book with through the Spanish side of Focus Events, there are Spanish riders there very often at the weekends while we are there
Jody
2013-05-24 16:26:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-05-24 16:31:00 UTC
You have to get back to the UK after?
Why not get the track day complete and let them bring the bike home...and catch a cheap flight?
Why not get the track day complete and let them bring the bike home...and catch a cheap flight?
blb
2013-05-24 17:51:00 UTC
Couple of weeks I'll have this booked, discussions at Donny this weekend about flight options..
Jody
2013-05-24 19:39:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-05-24 20:57:00 UTC
FE may be up to their old tricks but website says almost full. Panic?
Who has actually booked?
Who has actually booked?
Woody80
2013-05-24 21:29:00 UTC
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Woody80
2013-05-24 21:31:00 UTC
"Only 6 left"?!?
CEREC1
2013-05-24 21:53:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-05-24 22:48:00 UTC
I'm booked.
I think it was fully booked out last year; in the end I think they ran another because of over subscription.
I think the limit was the transport not the track so 'full' for Focused didn't necessarily mean 'full' for the circuit
I think it was fully booked out last year; in the end I think they ran another because of over subscription.
I think the limit was the transport not the track so 'full' for Focused didn't necessarily mean 'full' for the circuit
KTM666
2013-05-25 06:35:00 UTC
Booked....September is always fully booked
.....Yes those Spanish were fresh meat ( well most of them)
.....Yes those Spanish were fresh meat ( well most of them)
blb
2013-05-25 08:43:00 UTC
Probably just been sucked in to FE's marketing but...
Sod it, couldn't really afford to do it but I'm booked!!!! Yeeehaaaaaa!!!!
Sod it, couldn't really afford to do it but I'm booked!!!! Yeeehaaaaaa!!!!
Woody80
2013-05-25 09:02:00 UTC
We're booked as well
tripoddave
2013-05-25 09:05:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-05-25 09:31:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-05-25 11:37:00 UTC
Come on DP, Klincky and co
Woody80
2013-05-25 11:47:00 UTC
There will probably only be 9 places left by the end of the week
KTM666
2013-05-25 12:15:00 UTC
....Can you imaginer...not being able to go
Rather book ......than risk it
Rather book ......than risk it
Ducati Pete
2013-05-25 12:17:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-05-25 12:24:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-05-25 13:08:00 UTC
Will book on Tuesday when house contracts are exchanged
blb
2013-05-25 13:31:00 UTC
get it booked there's only 100 places left
be great to see you there Dan
be great to see you there Dan
Woody80
2013-05-26 19:20:00 UTC
Flights now booked for me, Cerec1 and BLB - it's real now!
Superdan
2013-05-31 09:29:00 UTC
I am now booked on this bad boy.
They said there were places available but did not say how many.
They said there were places available but did not say how many.
blb
2013-05-31 09:48:00 UTC
AWESOME!!
tripoddave
2013-05-31 11:24:00 UTC
Post missing.
Woody80
2013-05-31 11:54:00 UTC
FE run some crazy maths, 6-4 = 6 places still left!
Hurry up and book, the places are disappearing fast.......
Hurry up and book, the places are disappearing fast.......
Superdan
2013-05-31 13:14:00 UTC
May as well do East Midlands will book same flight when up and running again.
Jody
2013-05-31 14:00:00 UTC
Not overly impressed with the price offered to me by FE but dam it Dan, you're not helping me make the excuses I need !
Superdan
2013-05-31 15:40:00 UTC
Get involved dude
tripoddave
2013-05-31 17:30:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-05-31 19:04:00 UTC
Had an email from FE today, the usual sales one but it did say that it was almost full on there also.
stalker
2013-05-31 20:49:00 UTC
looks like family commitments are going to prevent me doing this , sorry guys
Colonel_Klinck
2013-05-31 21:09:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-06-01 00:17:00 UTC
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Superdan
2013-06-05 16:03:00 UTC
Booked flights, same as Dave, East Midlands
Out: Wednesday 18th @ 1800 arrive Murcia 2140
Back Sunday 22nd 2200 arrive EMA 2340
Is everyone else flying to Murcia?
Out: Wednesday 18th @ 1800 arrive Murcia 2140
Back Sunday 22nd 2200 arrive EMA 2340
Is everyone else flying to Murcia?
Woody80
2013-06-05 16:21:00 UTC
Me, Cerec, BLB. We'll hire an MPV the other end!
CEREC1
2013-06-05 16:24:00 UTC
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Superdan
2013-06-05 16:31:00 UTC
So you flying to Murcia???
What time do you arrive??
MPV sounds good.
What time do you arrive??
MPV sounds good.
Woody80
2013-06-05 16:46:00 UTC
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Superdan
2013-06-05 17:22:00 UTC
Sweet
tripoddave
2013-06-05 17:42:00 UTC
All aboard the Skylark!
CEREC1
2013-06-05 18:04:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-06-05 18:08:00 UTC
We have a few......
Tripoddave
KTM666
KTM666's Mrs
blb
CEREC1
WOODY80
Dubsandbikes
Superdan
Just need a few more to get involved
Tripoddave
KTM666
KTM666's Mrs
blb
CEREC1
WOODY80
Dubsandbikes
Superdan
Just need a few more to get involved
CEREC1
2013-06-05 18:11:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-06-05 18:26:00 UTC
Just noticed Focused Events has moved to ''Nearly Full'' .....however Sceptical you are about FE .......trust me that means its nearly full
to good to miss
to good to miss
CEREC1
2013-06-05 19:02:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-06-05 20:01:00 UTC
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Ducati Pete
2013-06-06 22:47:00 UTC
tripoddave
2013-06-06 22:55:00 UTC
Mr Pete. That is an epic post!
Going to be great having you along.
I've had a txt from Nigel saying he's in as well.
Going to be great having you along.
I've had a txt from Nigel saying he's in as well.
KTM666
2013-06-07 05:14:00 UTC
...Classic Bruce
Superdan
2013-06-07 06:32:00 UTC
Sweet!
Love the cigar gif :p
Love the cigar gif :p
fuel
2013-06-07 07:15:00 UTC
Post missing.
fuel
2013-06-07 07:36:00 UTC
So now we have
Tripoddave
KTM666
KTM666's Mrs
blb
CEREC1
WOODY80
Dubsandbikes
Superdan
Ducati Pete
Fuel
Any more?
Tripoddave
KTM666
KTM666's Mrs
blb
CEREC1
WOODY80
Dubsandbikes
Superdan
Ducati Pete
Fuel
Any more?
Colonel_Klinck
2013-06-07 08:18:00 UTC
Still not sure on this one guys. Needing to be uber careful with dosh right now and racing is like a wallet haemorrhage of epic proportions
tripoddave
2013-06-07 08:29:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-06-07 08:49:00 UTC
Waiting on FE coming back to me, they quoted 400 euros for 4 days, I've asked if I can do 100 euros a day, as I'm pretty sure my arse won't take 4 days of that seat !
blb
2013-06-07 11:49:00 UTC
Looking at some good numbers for this now! Nice to have Pete and Nigel on board too.
Funny that there is still 6 places remaining... I can't wait, plenty of experienced foreign trackday riders to show me the way round too.
Funny that there is still 6 places remaining... I can't wait, plenty of experienced foreign trackday riders to show me the way round too.
Ducati Pete
2013-06-07 12:19:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-06-07 12:25:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-06-07 12:29:00 UTC
tripoddave
2013-06-07 16:46:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-06-07 17:01:00 UTC
....
Roll on September.....
Roll on September.....
tripoddave
2013-06-07 17:05:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-06-07 17:15:00 UTC
......Well I was in the car in front (ok I was driving the car in front) and you were following behind me....however I was following another car when we missed the diversion ....
...to be fair we cannot be sure that the car I was following was........
A) Part of the Focused track event
B) Going anywhere near Almeria Track
...to be fair we cannot be sure that the car I was following was........
A) Part of the Focused track event
B) Going anywhere near Almeria Track
stalker
2013-06-07 18:29:00 UTC
Superdan
2013-06-15 14:00:00 UTC
Only 6 places left and selling fast
blb
2013-06-15 14:45:00 UTC
Bloody FE, I keep looking at it hoping it's sold out just to vindicate the overdraft charges I had to pay for the deposit. Last year it had sold out by now and I didn't want to risk missing out again.
KTM666
2013-06-16 07:54:00 UTC
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Jody
2013-06-16 17:18:00 UTC
Sent them an email. Haven't had confirmation back yet but I'd like to assume
Be driving the sprinter down and staying in that either at track or possibly hotel car park so I can have a few beers with you reprobates !
Be driving the sprinter down and staying in that either at track or possibly hotel car park so I can have a few beers with you reprobates !
fuel
2013-06-16 17:48:00 UTC
The rooms are huge in the hotel mine slept 4 people and there was only me in it, so I'm sure you'll be able to shack up with one of us
KTM666
2013-06-18 07:33:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-06-18 13:42:00 UTC
Nice to have you on board Jody.
On the matter of the hotel, does anyone remember if there is a single room supplement and how much?
On the matter of the hotel, does anyone remember if there is a single room supplement and how much?
KTM666
2013-06-18 15:12:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-06-18 15:24:00 UTC
I shall be paying this as I cannot, in all concience, inflict my SNORING on anyone else.
blb
2013-06-18 16:03:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-06-18 16:10:00 UTC
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fuel
2013-06-18 16:37:00 UTC
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blb
2013-06-18 17:02:00 UTC
Sounds good Nigel, cheers.
Sent from my GT-I9100P using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Sent from my GT-I9100P using Tapatalk 4 Beta
CEREC1
2013-06-18 17:51:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-06-18 17:53:00 UTC
In your own words, cheeky git!
Can't deny it though.. next time i'll be good. promise
Can't deny it though.. next time i'll be good. promise
fuel
2013-06-18 18:23:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-06-18 20:26:00 UTC
Will have a butchers at the hotel but to be honest I LIKE sleeping in my van, it's all carpeted, I have a tempa mattress and everything !
All that said FE haven't confirmed I can come yet ........
All that said FE haven't confirmed I can come yet ........
tripoddave
2013-06-19 06:05:00 UTC
Post missing.
KTM666
2013-06-19 06:37:00 UTC
Some of the FE guys stay at the circuit all the time
tripoddave
2013-06-19 13:55:00 UTC
True.
And there is a circuit guy there living in a caravan.
And there is a circuit guy there living in a caravan.
blb
2013-06-20 13:43:00 UTC
Sorry for those who didn't get it booked in time but it vindicates my overdraft charges!
KTM666
2013-06-20 13:49:00 UTC
Its worth anybody who wants to go phoning up and ask for first Refusal as they do get cancelations / people moving to another trip
blb
2013-06-20 14:43:00 UTC
Wonder if Jody did get on eventually?
KTM666
2013-06-20 15:03:00 UTC
The cut off will be based on places on the trucks
Almeria can swallow 30/40 riders a group no problem (especially with transponders ) so Jody should make it ok
Almeria can swallow 30/40 riders a group no problem (especially with transponders ) so Jody should make it ok
Jody
2013-06-21 07:03:00 UTC
Post missing.
fuel
2013-06-21 14:03:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-06-21 17:39:00 UTC
Post missing.
fuel
2013-06-21 18:19:00 UTC
I don't know he's in Venice at the moment. By the thumbs up in our FB thread maybe, but when I asked him about it on Monday he said no. We shall see.
blb
2013-06-28 18:05:00 UTC
Just had a look on FE site, . So if you feel you missed out it's worth a call....
Superdan
2013-06-28 18:24:00 UTC
Not those sale tactics again
blb
2013-07-04 09:20:00 UTC
Still some places available for this.. come on guys 2nd chance to get on Crashfest 2
Ducati Pete
2013-07-05 19:36:00 UTC
Early on, there was talk of our own garage, is that a reality?
blb
2013-07-05 19:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-07-05 20:44:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-07-06 12:13:00 UTC
Can someone ring FE for me and let me know if I'm allowed to play?
I can't ring as my workphone doesn't let me call UK.
I emailed them to say I'd take them up on their offer and emailed them again to ask to confirm I was allowed to play but have had no reply !
I can't ring as my workphone doesn't let me call UK.
I emailed them to say I'd take them up on their offer and emailed them again to ask to confirm I was allowed to play but have had no reply !
Superdan
2013-07-06 12:28:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-07-06 12:31:00 UTC
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Jody
2013-07-06 16:48:00 UTC
^^^^
yes please
as I say I've emailed them twice, first time about 3 weeks ago but yet to get a response
yes please
as I say I've emailed them twice, first time about 3 weeks ago but yet to get a response
Jody
2013-07-17 17:16:00 UTC
My place has now been confirmed !
see you in September !
see you in September !
Superdan
2013-07-17 19:13:00 UTC
Awesome. Inters? you may be a little rusty
Jody
2013-07-17 20:28:00 UTC
Rusty? Rusty?
I probably will be but it's a chrono event so no doubt I'll be booted down if I'm slow. Haven't ridden the bike since the last time I saw you at Cadwel, September IIRC so a year off I will be as rusty as an anchor with a capital W
I probably will be but it's a chrono event so no doubt I'll be booted down if I'm slow. Haven't ridden the bike since the last time I saw you at Cadwel, September IIRC so a year off I will be as rusty as an anchor with a capital W
blb
2013-07-17 22:27:00 UTC
Glad you got on Jody
tripoddave
2013-07-18 06:52:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-07-21 11:49:00 UTC
Got some questions for this:
What do you do for fuel? do you take jerry cans?
I have a euro medical card do I just need that and insurance?
Whats the date we have to drop bikes off and where? do we get to put the bikes in the bike holder thingy ourselves? do we use our own straps?
When do we have to pay the remainder of deposit?
I also have the crashfest banner for this FYI.
What do you do for fuel? do you take jerry cans?
I have a euro medical card do I just need that and insurance?
Whats the date we have to drop bikes off and where? do we get to put the bikes in the bike holder thingy ourselves? do we use our own straps?
When do we have to pay the remainder of deposit?
I also have the crashfest banner for this FYI.
CEREC1
2013-07-21 12:20:00 UTC
Jerry cans as hand luggage. Spare battery and some jump leads on your pocket.
That should get you locked up and then we can play on your Italian toy.
That should get you locked up and then we can play on your Italian toy.
fuel
2013-07-21 12:36:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-07-21 17:41:00 UTC
That's also when you pre- book tyres.
As I'm grinding the Diavel on the road I have no plans to bring it with me:I'm going to rent a bike or buy myself another track- day bike (!)
As I'm grinding the Diavel on the road I have no plans to bring it with me:I'm going to rent a bike or buy myself another track- day bike (!)
Superdan
2013-07-21 17:57:00 UTC
Cheers dudes, someone said its cheaper to buy tyres here?
fuel
2013-07-21 18:28:00 UTC
Post missing.
Woody80
2013-07-21 18:52:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-07-21 20:19:00 UTC
So who does not snore and wants a roomie?
blb
2013-07-21 21:25:00 UTC
I'm already paired up with the only other non snorer, fuel
Superdan
2013-07-21 21:35:00 UTC
Single occupancy then
blb
2013-07-22 11:51:00 UTC
I don't snore except when very drunk or very tired. I guess there's a fair chance that those conditions may apply at least one night, but for the others I should be quiet
Superdan
2013-07-22 12:18:00 UTC
As we have all seen Dubsandnaps spends more time asleep than awake so we can all confirm that Dan will get a good nights sleep sharing with Geoff
unless he's nocturnal..
unless he's nocturnal..
tripoddave
2013-07-22 12:54:00 UTC
I will take the risk Geoff I have ear plugs
Ducati Pete
2013-07-22 15:45:00 UTC
Excellent! You may update your signature to show that you are now my Spanish common law wife
Ducati Pete
2013-07-22 17:37:00 UTC
It was ever thus.
Looks like I'm the only 'batchelor'
Looks like I'm the only 'batchelor'
Superdan
2013-07-22 18:25:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-07-22 18:27:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-07-22 18:27:00 UTC
fuel
2013-07-22 20:14:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-07-23 16:32:00 UTC
Are there garages there we can lock our bikes and kit up in overnight?
Taking 2 sets of wheels with decent tyres, hopefully they will last but if they don't I'll buy some more as I plan a bit of Spanish road riding on the way home (particularly that road Top gear did a couple weeks ago!) !
Taking 2 sets of wheels with decent tyres, hopefully they will last but if they don't I'll buy some more as I plan a bit of Spanish road riding on the way home (particularly that road Top gear did a couple weeks ago!) !
Woody80
2013-07-23 16:44:00 UTC
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CEREC1
2013-07-23 17:44:00 UTC
Is the track already built ready for us to ride, or do we have to lay the tarmac when we arrive?
tripoddave
2013-07-23 17:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-07-23 17:55:00 UTC
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Jody
2013-07-24 09:47:00 UTC
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blb
2013-07-24 10:50:00 UTC
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blb
2013-07-24 10:53:00 UTC
Cheaper Insurance here for same cover/underwriter
https://www.adventuresinsurance.co.uk/quote/quote.aspx
https://www.adventuresinsurance.co.uk/quote/quote.aspx
tripoddave
2013-07-24 20:18:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-07-24 20:35:00 UTC
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stalker
2013-07-24 21:25:00 UTC
will sell you my 06 sd for £3200
Superdan
2013-07-24 22:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-07-24 22:52:00 UTC
Dan makes a good point.
Maybe I should just suck it up and take the Diavel.
Maybe I should just suck it up and take the Diavel.
stalker
2013-07-25 06:06:00 UTC
Looks dog slow to me. . .
Woody80
2013-07-25 06:29:00 UTC
What are people's thoughts on gearing for Almeria? My ZX6R was perfect last year - just redlining as I got to my braking marker on the back straight. No idea on an SD though?
tripoddave
2013-07-25 06:57:00 UTC
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fuel
2013-07-25 07:13:00 UTC
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blb
2013-07-25 09:07:00 UTC
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Colonel_Klinck
2013-07-25 09:30:00 UTC
I ran 17-40 last year and was just short of redline as I hit the brakes on the straight.
CEREC1
2013-07-25 09:38:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-07-25 09:47:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-07-25 10:18:00 UTC
8 weeks today BTW
tripoddave
2013-07-25 11:09:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-07-25 11:42:00 UTC
All paid up.
Woody80
2013-07-25 12:03:00 UTC
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Superdan
2013-07-25 12:05:00 UTC
No not yet, but may as well as well get it out the way.
Thinking about doing an evening session at Cadders (may do the day) and thats me done till Almeria and may be my last TD's of the season, just bought a quick action throttle need to test it out
Thinking about doing an evening session at Cadders (may do the day) and thats me done till Almeria and may be my last TD's of the season, just bought a quick action throttle need to test it out
blb
2013-07-25 12:06:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-08-29 10:55:00 UTC
Thread revival, I had to look at this just to see when we fly! Completely forgot!
3 weeks today we'll be on track
3 weeks today we'll be on track
Superdan
2013-08-29 11:40:00 UTC
Awesome!
Woody80
2013-08-29 14:25:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-08-30 09:58:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-08-30 10:02:00 UTC
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fuel
2013-08-30 10:07:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-08-30 12:05:00 UTC
What are people using to mark their geaR AS SUPERDUKE GROUP?
Is that garage thing even happening still?
Is that garage thing even happening still?
blb
2013-08-30 12:30:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-08-30 12:51:00 UTC
Having not done one before I dont know what happens, do they just so dump so many bikes randomly outside garages?
Can we not just give him the names in our group and the bikes and request it via telephone?
Can we not just give him the names in our group and the bikes and request it via telephone?
fuel
2013-08-30 13:02:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-08-30 13:12:00 UTC
Good cos I will look a bit a twonk with my bike in a pit garage with loads of sports bike and a superduke.net banner behind me.
Jody
2013-08-30 14:44:00 UTC
Got my insurance sorted
CEREC1
2013-08-30 22:31:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-08-31 09:20:00 UTC
About 10 years ago I help unload at Jerez.
It's a massive job, in the sun, and takes bloody ages.
BTW - you may find all spare tyres are kept in a wagon and you will have to go and collect seperately. They will cross them off your shipping list.
This is stop tyres going " missing"
It's a massive job, in the sun, and takes bloody ages.
BTW - you may find all spare tyres are kept in a wagon and you will have to go and collect seperately. They will cross them off your shipping list.
This is stop tyres going " missing"
Ducati Pete
2013-09-07 18:45:00 UTC
Dropped off today.
Pulled my bicep and groin on Thursday night, doing the oil change etc on Friday was a barrel of laughs!
Pulled my bicep and groin on Thursday night, doing the oil change etc on Friday was a barrel of laughs!
fuel
2013-09-07 19:36:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-09-07 19:54:00 UTC
what's it called?
CEREC1
2013-09-07 20:14:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-09-08 12:05:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-09-08 14:13:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-09-08 14:24:00 UTC
You can only try Jody.
However, they don't usualy want any punters there before 0800 on event day 1.
However, they don't usualy want any punters there before 0800 on event day 1.
blb
2013-09-16 08:49:00 UTC
So close I can almost feel the sun on my back, taste the San Miguel and Steak. Smell the hot tarmac, rubber and oil.
Soooooo Excited!!
Soooooo Excited!!
Superdan
2013-09-16 09:14:00 UTC
Post missing.
blb
2013-09-16 10:14:00 UTC
Colonel_Klinck
2013-09-16 10:16:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-09-21 17:08:00 UTC
BLB is the unluckiest guy in the world - official.
stalker
2013-09-21 20:48:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-09-21 21:19:00 UTC
Post missing.
stalker
2013-09-22 16:40:00 UTC
Jody
2013-09-23 11:33:00 UTC
Brief summary;
Arrived wed night, moved bikes into a garage until I got told off
Thurs morning, my SD spat it's oil, base gasket
Thurs afternoon rented a kwak 600, rode one session, fooking uncomfortable, then rest of day rained off
Fri Morning, doing 2.12's, fri afternoon, 2.01.8
Sat morning, BLB's RC8 died, rented a Kwak for the afternoon Sat eve I was at 1.58's
Sun Superdan's Too homo ejected some oil, I went on the grass and very nearly crashed, I got down to 1.55's
No crashers, good time had by all
Video to be made by Superdan, my track videos to be uploaded to my utube account, if I ever get a decent internet connection (ie don't hold your breath)
Arrived wed night, moved bikes into a garage until I got told off
Thurs morning, my SD spat it's oil, base gasket
Thurs afternoon rented a kwak 600, rode one session, fooking uncomfortable, then rest of day rained off
Fri Morning, doing 2.12's, fri afternoon, 2.01.8
Sat morning, BLB's RC8 died, rented a Kwak for the afternoon Sat eve I was at 1.58's
Sun Superdan's Too homo ejected some oil, I went on the grass and very nearly crashed, I got down to 1.55's
No crashers, good time had by all
Video to be made by Superdan, my track videos to be uploaded to my utube account, if I ever get a decent internet connection (ie don't hold your breath)
tripoddave
2013-09-24 08:46:00 UTC
So first off a big thanks to Jody for rocking up to the circuit on Wednesday and unloading a lot of our gear and getting it into a garage near to the pit exit. Thanks Jody: it made a big difference: all together and in an uncrowded garage.
For those that don't know I bought a '99 CBR600 for this trip and then had to change the motor and then the head on the replacement motor - all very panicky and last minute.com
Bike was shipped without a working tacho which wasn't completely ideal.
First thing and first casualty - Jody's bike was leaking oil.
Went out and had no brakes. Exciting!
the fork seals had to be replaced before shipping but it seems there was a lot of oil on the disks and contaminated pads.
Quick clean of the disks and a pad change and good to go.
No idea what my lap times were but happily overtaking stuff in the twisties and getting SMOKED down the straights by anything faster than a mountain bike.
Everyone using the MotoVudu circuit guide.
No fan and no radiator catch tank meant loads of overheating and water problems finally solved through many iterations of improvised catch tank.
Day 2 Demoted to group 1 with the rest of the guys (except Ducati Pete, Neil and of course Superdan) which was a real PITA as we are all WAY faster than anyone else in the group on the twisties and getting smoked on the straights. Frustrating and difficult to set a decent time because of the muppets and difficult and dangerous to overtake because of the unpredictable lines.
The seat unit broke towards the end of the day. A big thanks to everyone who helped (the entire Superduke.net crowd).
Nige's SD develops an oil leak from the barrel he didn't get fixed. Bummer. Thankfully not a show stopper.
BLB finally getting into his stride and 12 SECONDS faster than day2 but has his oil warning light come on on the back straight.
Day 3. BLS's RC8 officially dead. The engine stops of it's own accord in the pits then, on restart sounds like a metal chest full of spanners tumbling down a hill side. Not nice at all.
For myself Enjoying the CBR and getting faster. All the group 1 SD guys going quicker but hampered by traffic and now additional Spaniards some of whom are dickheads.
Geoff taking meticulous notes after every session and improving all the time.
Day 4. Decided to take some tuition as I'm finding it very difficult to pass people safely. Out in group 2 and a HUGE difference: still overtaking people (8 or 10 per session) but much much easier and enjoyable to ride (and overtake).
Learning to modify my lines to suit the bike I'm running. Still braking too early but WAY later than I used to on my SD.
Illustrates a real problem with this Chrono grouping - SDs don't lap fast but they are quick in the twisties and this should be allowed for. It was wrong to put us into Group 1 and even worse to keep us there despite the complaints.
Dan gets into the 1:50s! (yay!) but springs an oil leak (boo!)
Geoff gets an oil warning light but it all seems ok.
Glad we took out fully comp and no excess insurance as the van went back with scrapes on both sides and had been thoroughly keyed.
Had a great time, good food (steak!) and better company and great track time.
Ryan Air: what a bunch of thieving. robbing, b'stards!
£70 to reprint my boarding card and £300 to move Dan's flight. Never going to use them again.
Of all the SDs only Pete's bag of crap and Mike's perfect example didn't have a problem.
Raises the question: should I buy the 1290R? Is it going to give the same problems?
Roll on next year.
Portimao anyone?
For those that don't know I bought a '99 CBR600 for this trip and then had to change the motor and then the head on the replacement motor - all very panicky and last minute.com
Bike was shipped without a working tacho which wasn't completely ideal.
First thing and first casualty - Jody's bike was leaking oil.
Went out and had no brakes. Exciting!
the fork seals had to be replaced before shipping but it seems there was a lot of oil on the disks and contaminated pads.
Quick clean of the disks and a pad change and good to go.
No idea what my lap times were but happily overtaking stuff in the twisties and getting SMOKED down the straights by anything faster than a mountain bike.
Everyone using the MotoVudu circuit guide.
No fan and no radiator catch tank meant loads of overheating and water problems finally solved through many iterations of improvised catch tank.
Day 2 Demoted to group 1 with the rest of the guys (except Ducati Pete, Neil and of course Superdan) which was a real PITA as we are all WAY faster than anyone else in the group on the twisties and getting smoked on the straights. Frustrating and difficult to set a decent time because of the muppets and difficult and dangerous to overtake because of the unpredictable lines.
The seat unit broke towards the end of the day. A big thanks to everyone who helped (the entire Superduke.net crowd).
Nige's SD develops an oil leak from the barrel he didn't get fixed. Bummer. Thankfully not a show stopper.
BLB finally getting into his stride and 12 SECONDS faster than day2 but has his oil warning light come on on the back straight.
Day 3. BLS's RC8 officially dead. The engine stops of it's own accord in the pits then, on restart sounds like a metal chest full of spanners tumbling down a hill side. Not nice at all.
For myself Enjoying the CBR and getting faster. All the group 1 SD guys going quicker but hampered by traffic and now additional Spaniards some of whom are dickheads.
Geoff taking meticulous notes after every session and improving all the time.
Day 4. Decided to take some tuition as I'm finding it very difficult to pass people safely. Out in group 2 and a HUGE difference: still overtaking people (8 or 10 per session) but much much easier and enjoyable to ride (and overtake).
Learning to modify my lines to suit the bike I'm running. Still braking too early but WAY later than I used to on my SD.
Illustrates a real problem with this Chrono grouping - SDs don't lap fast but they are quick in the twisties and this should be allowed for. It was wrong to put us into Group 1 and even worse to keep us there despite the complaints.
Dan gets into the 1:50s! (yay!) but springs an oil leak (boo!)
Geoff gets an oil warning light but it all seems ok.
Glad we took out fully comp and no excess insurance as the van went back with scrapes on both sides and had been thoroughly keyed.
Had a great time, good food (steak!) and better company and great track time.
Ryan Air: what a bunch of thieving. robbing, b'stards!
£70 to reprint my boarding card and £300 to move Dan's flight. Never going to use them again.
Of all the SDs only Pete's bag of crap and Mike's perfect example didn't have a problem.
Raises the question: should I buy the 1290R? Is it going to give the same problems?
Roll on next year.
Portimao anyone?
Superdan
2013-09-24 11:11:00 UTC
Wow what an Epic few days at Almeria. Too much stuff to post about would need write a book. All you really need to know is I can Flamenco dance with the best.
Not done a Euro TD before and was a bit apprehensive but this was soon alleviated once I got out on track.
Steve Plater was hosting. Nice guy.
Chrono devices fitted and out we go, I am learning the track, seen a few vids on youtube but took me all of the first day to learn it, trying to take on some of Simon Crafers tips that I had watched from his Motovudu vid (which worked very well), everytime I got a got going i was shouting in my helmet "gas it, give it everything you got" in his New Zealand accent, which as it transpires worked as I managed to stay in fast group for day 2 which was a 1:58 cut off. Then it started raining at the end of day 1, WTF? we are in the desert?
Got back to the hotel and went out for tea with my mates and watched the Simon Crafer Almeria guide now I know the corners he is on about, again I put this in to practice on day 2.
I was sold some medium hard Dunlop 212GP road tyres by Parkitt but I had already spanked the first rear and the second was now on, clearly was not going to last till the end so was not very happy about that and by end of day 3 it was dead also, FE had no matching rears.
Day 2 and 3 consisted of going faster and getting my groove on whilst trying to put into practice what I had seen on the vids, was watching the motovudu bit about backing it in and then piled on the brakes heavily on the back straight and back end comes sliding out, ah, this must be backing it in...........however rather than lean into it the corner I promptly thought im not quite ready for this and straightened up a little, still made the corner but wide as you like. Im sure the guy behind was laughing as he rode round me.
So fitted some slicks for the last day and went out in the morning, I have the tyres, I have the bike, I have the suspension, I have medical cover and a winter to fix the bike now lets see what we can do, sighting laps and then hit the circuit for four laps as a warm up, blast out in session two and gets red flagged turns out my bike is smoking......
After some investigation my external oil filter seems to have a leak, and its terminal, DAMN, whilst I was glad my bike is ok and have had a good 3 days pissed off I had got barely 30 minutes out of my fresh slicks which was money down the pan as likely my last TD of the year. Ho hum.
Look forward to seeing what the Chrono times are.
Not done a Euro TD before and was a bit apprehensive but this was soon alleviated once I got out on track.
Steve Plater was hosting. Nice guy.
Chrono devices fitted and out we go, I am learning the track, seen a few vids on youtube but took me all of the first day to learn it, trying to take on some of Simon Crafers tips that I had watched from his Motovudu vid (which worked very well), everytime I got a got going i was shouting in my helmet "gas it, give it everything you got" in his New Zealand accent, which as it transpires worked as I managed to stay in fast group for day 2 which was a 1:58 cut off. Then it started raining at the end of day 1, WTF? we are in the desert?
Got back to the hotel and went out for tea with my mates and watched the Simon Crafer Almeria guide now I know the corners he is on about, again I put this in to practice on day 2.
I was sold some medium hard Dunlop 212GP road tyres by Parkitt but I had already spanked the first rear and the second was now on, clearly was not going to last till the end so was not very happy about that and by end of day 3 it was dead also, FE had no matching rears.
Day 2 and 3 consisted of going faster and getting my groove on whilst trying to put into practice what I had seen on the vids, was watching the motovudu bit about backing it in and then piled on the brakes heavily on the back straight and back end comes sliding out, ah, this must be backing it in...........however rather than lean into it the corner I promptly thought im not quite ready for this and straightened up a little, still made the corner but wide as you like. Im sure the guy behind was laughing as he rode round me.
So fitted some slicks for the last day and went out in the morning, I have the tyres, I have the bike, I have the suspension, I have medical cover and a winter to fix the bike now lets see what we can do, sighting laps and then hit the circuit for four laps as a warm up, blast out in session two and gets red flagged turns out my bike is smoking......
After some investigation my external oil filter seems to have a leak, and its terminal, DAMN, whilst I was glad my bike is ok and have had a good 3 days pissed off I had got barely 30 minutes out of my fresh slicks which was money down the pan as likely my last TD of the year. Ho hum.
Look forward to seeing what the Chrono times are.
Woody80
2013-09-24 12:07:00 UTC
Absolutely superb event despite the storm on day one as we made the time up on day 2. I was pretty lonely in group 2 though but had a few decent duels with Ducati Pete at the end of the start finish.
Best moment for me had to be the first time I out-braked him, he couldn't accept it so let the brakes off and beat me to the corner. We did this about 4 times and neither of us ended up in the gravel so was all good
Bring on next year now
Best moment for me had to be the first time I out-braked him, he couldn't accept it so let the brakes off and beat me to the corner. We did this about 4 times and neither of us ended up in the gravel so was all good
Bring on next year now
Superdan
2013-09-24 12:34:00 UTC
Word on the street was even Ducati Pete had a great time
Woody80
2013-09-24 13:02:00 UTC
Think you're right about Pete!
Just checked last years footage and I was 10 seconds a lap quicker this year. Just waiting on FE sending me my Chrono times now, all paid up for them!
Just checked last years footage and I was 10 seconds a lap quicker this year. Just waiting on FE sending me my Chrono times now, all paid up for them!
Superdan
2013-09-24 13:16:00 UTC
Paid up to
Ducati Pete
2013-09-24 19:59:00 UTC
This was a fantastic trip! Lots of on track highlights and plenty off track as well - Superdan’s dance ambush of the steak restaurant we ate in on a couple of the nights had to be seen to be believed, although tragically Fuel’s phone didn’t record it, so we will have to wait until his Latin passions are once more aroused
In closing, thanks to everyone for making it such an awesome trip off track as well as on. It was a brilliant way to end the season, can’t wait to get started again next year!
In closing, thanks to everyone for making it such an awesome trip off track as well as on. It was a brilliant way to end the season, can’t wait to get started again next year!
Superdan
2013-09-24 20:06:00 UTC
Post missing.
CEREC1
2013-09-24 20:32:00 UTC
Woody80
2013-09-24 20:37:00 UTC
Ducati Pete
2013-09-24 21:03:00 UTC
Ha!
fuel
2013-09-24 21:19:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-09-24 21:26:00 UTC
Great video Dan.
I will write a report, promise.
I will write a report, promise.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-09-24 22:25:00 UTC
Good times, with good friends
tripoddave
2013-09-25 08:41:00 UTC
Great report Geoff!
I think the International Crash Fest has it's catchphrase :
PIN IT. NAIL IT. BRAKE! BRAKE! SQUEEZE EVERYTHING YOU CAN!
All said in a terrible attempt at a New Zealand accent.
Great trip!
I think the International Crash Fest has it's catchphrase :
PIN IT. NAIL IT. BRAKE! BRAKE! SQUEEZE EVERYTHING YOU CAN!
All said in a terrible attempt at a New Zealand accent.
Great trip!
blb
2013-09-25 10:53:00 UTC
Sounds like it was a great trip guys. Real shame about the mechanical issues with the bikes though but should still be a great laugh and always good to have others along. .
Viking
2013-09-25 10:57:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-09-25 11:51:00 UTC
Post missing.
Jody
2013-09-25 20:29:00 UTC
So first and possibly last foreign track excursion was full of ups and downs as already mentioned..
Got there late with the others, hotel tried to put me in with some polish guy and they didn't have Nigel down at all! Complained and ended up with a suite which was nice, seperate rooms for Nigel and I was a bonus.
Got down to the track and my bike was still locked away.. still managed to break it out with some help, got the gear together and off we went. Had a good first day in Inters but was too slow really so was grateful to be bumped down for day 2 to slow group. Gradually getting quicker, top speeds of 146 down the straight and a best lap of 2.08 and up to speed with the others. Was hoping for 150mph then the oil pressure light came on.. pulled straight in. Engine sounds normal and it was the last session so put the slicks in.
Overnight read some threads about oil pressure switch and faulty connections so got to work on the bike in the morning, found the connectors engine sounded ok. Thought I would chance it, put the bike back together and let it idle for 1 minute then it stopped like fuel starvation so thought maybe trapped a breather. Anyway checked again and started but sounded like a bag of spanners and hit the kill switch quick. One dead rc8 (again)
So now to wait to get the bike back and get the repairs started again...
Next year? Who knows..
Got there late with the others, hotel tried to put me in with some polish guy and they didn't have Nigel down at all! Complained and ended up with a suite which was nice, seperate rooms for Nigel and I was a bonus.
Got down to the track and my bike was still locked away.. still managed to break it out with some help, got the gear together and off we went. Had a good first day in Inters but was too slow really so was grateful to be bumped down for day 2 to slow group. Gradually getting quicker, top speeds of 146 down the straight and a best lap of 2.08 and up to speed with the others. Was hoping for 150mph then the oil pressure light came on.. pulled straight in. Engine sounds normal and it was the last session so put the slicks in.
Overnight read some threads about oil pressure switch and faulty connections so got to work on the bike in the morning, found the connectors engine sounded ok. Thought I would chance it, put the bike back together and let it idle for 1 minute then it stopped like fuel starvation so thought maybe trapped a breather. Anyway checked again and started but sounded like a bag of spanners and hit the kill switch quick. One dead rc8 (again)
So now to wait to get the bike back and get the repairs started again...
Next year? Who knows..
blb
2013-09-25 22:35:00 UTC
Sounds like and eventfull trip.
I see Gogo's RC8 has also shat its self. Very strange for it just to drop its guts like that. Be keen to hear what you find one its opened up. Broken oil pump drive or something?
Really fancy one of these euro events. I get the impression the standard of riding might be a higher than the usual UK days. And its a bit more chilled with having so much tracktime. It'd be a great way to relax and have fun just goon riding the bike, also try a load of setup changes and come back with a notebook full of some quality info.
Jody and BLB. What did you think of the Kawasaki? I see BLB said it's got abs and tc, are you sure? Was it a new 636 road bike or the 600 model. Out all the 600's it is supposed to have the best front end, and the best midrange compared to the revvy R6.
I see Gogo's RC8 has also shat its self. Very strange for it just to drop its guts like that. Be keen to hear what you find one its opened up. Broken oil pump drive or something?
Really fancy one of these euro events. I get the impression the standard of riding might be a higher than the usual UK days. And its a bit more chilled with having so much tracktime. It'd be a great way to relax and have fun just goon riding the bike, also try a load of setup changes and come back with a notebook full of some quality info.
Jody and BLB. What did you think of the Kawasaki? I see BLB said it's got abs and tc, are you sure? Was it a new 636 road bike or the 600 model. Out all the 600's it is supposed to have the best front end, and the best midrange compared to the revvy R6.
tripoddave
2013-09-26 14:15:00 UTC
Here's hoping!
Ducati Pete
2013-09-28 02:22:00 UTC
Wow that straight is long.
Superdan
2013-10-02 11:15:00 UTC
Has anyone had their lap times from FE?
What have you got?
I didn't pay for mine as the Starline is top hole gear.
What have you got?
I didn't pay for mine as the Starline is top hole gear.
Superdan
2013-10-02 11:36:00 UTC
Yeah got my laptimes but they had no data at all for day 2.
Looking at my laptimes first flying lap of the first day was 2:08.4 by end of first day best lap was 1:54.4 but were mostly all constant 1:55's.
Not data for day 2 but watched the Crafer vid and was definitely quicker.
Day 3 watched the mighty Crafer vid again and took his advice and first flying lap was 1:53.7 a best of 1:53.2
Day 4 on new slicks:
These are all my times for the last day.
Had to come in for an oil leak which I thought I fixed (bodged), I knew I had one session to give it my all because I could get red flagged again for smoking oil in the belly pan, so I gunned it and got a best and final lap of 1:52.00
Happy with that, BUT I know I could have gone quicker.
And a laptimer is on my Christmas list
Looking at my laptimes first flying lap of the first day was 2:08.4 by end of first day best lap was 1:54.4 but were mostly all constant 1:55's.
Not data for day 2 but watched the Crafer vid and was definitely quicker.
Day 3 watched the mighty Crafer vid again and took his advice and first flying lap was 1:53.7 a best of 1:53.2
Day 4 on new slicks:
These are all my times for the last day.
Had to come in for an oil leak which I thought I fixed (bodged), I knew I had one session to give it my all because I could get red flagged again for smoking oil in the belly pan, so I gunned it and got a best and final lap of 1:52.00
Happy with that, BUT I know I could have gone quicker.
And a laptimer is on my Christmas list
Ducati Pete
2013-10-11 13:34:00 UTC
Mash up video from the trip featuring all who went:
Superdan
2013-10-11 13:47:00 UTC
Great work Dan.
Love the "death of a GoPro" ending.
Love the "death of a GoPro" ending.
blb
2013-10-11 13:54:00 UTC
Ha, glad you liked that you can see the difference in footage between the various models and clarity.
Woody80
2013-10-11 15:03:00 UTC
Nice vid Dan, shame my footage didn't work out.
Mines not as good as yours but I haven't had my feet up for 2 weeks
Still has some nice footage of the guys in group 1 though..
Mines not as good as yours but I haven't had my feet up for 2 weeks
Still has some nice footage of the guys in group 1 though..
CEREC1
2013-10-11 15:39:00 UTC
I need to get editing! Got loads of futidge but less time!
Superdan
2013-10-11 16:01:00 UTC
Post missing.
Woody80
2013-10-11 16:11:00 UTC
Post missing.
Superdan
2013-10-11 19:14:00 UTC
Post missing.
Woody80
2013-10-11 19:32:00 UTC
Thanks dude, I struggle to see what it will look like as it does not play very well while its being rendered, a few improvements could be made, but over all, happy with result.
Quadcopter needed for aerial footage me thinks!
Quadcopter needed for aerial footage me thinks!
Woody80
2013-10-11 21:09:00 UTC
Quite pleased that the DP onboard shots are before he overtook me! I look "like a pro" knee down corner to corner, pin it!
Superdan
2013-10-14 19:20:00 UTC
Edit of some of my futidge for those who didn't see in on facebook, more to come when I have time and patience (or a quicker laptop....)
Woody80
2013-10-14 19:59:00 UTC
You muffed up the youtube embed you need to use these numbers raiFrxbHxV0 for example the last ones on the url, but checking your url from your youtube page its a bit messed up, but sorted it.
CEREC1
2013-10-14 20:50:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-10-14 21:20:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-10-15 08:27:00 UTC
Some great camera angles in that Futidge youth.
Thanks for including the happy shopper in it! I will try to get that sequence up from the other angle!
Oldest, tattiest, base model SD there!
Thanks for including the happy shopper in it! I will try to get that sequence up from the other angle!
Oldest, tattiest, base model SD there!
Woody80
2013-10-17 00:13:00 UTC
My very basic first attempt at editing some clips together - not in the same league as Dan.
View is from my 1999 CBR600FX which was officially the slowest bike down the straights by some margin except for an RD350 that ventured out a couple of times!
http://youtu.be/UMYgYTQdfJ4
Don't know how to get the video displayed properly - perhaps someone can help me out?
View is from my 1999 CBR600FX which was officially the slowest bike down the straights by some margin except for an RD350 that ventured out a couple of times!
http://youtu.be/UMYgYTQdfJ4
Don't know how to get the video displayed properly - perhaps someone can help me out?
CEREC1
2013-10-17 05:31:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-10-17 07:37:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-10-17 08:09:00 UTC
Post missing.
tripoddave
2013-10-17 15:37:00 UTC
Thanks Dave.
I was just thinking, "Where could I find all Dave's overtakes in one easy to locate resource?"
What were your quickest laps dave? I'm sure there's a few parts of that track where you look to be quicker than me.
I should also point out, the soundtrack is most awesome through my LED smart TV.
I was just thinking, "Where could I find all Dave's overtakes in one easy to locate resource?"
What were your quickest laps dave? I'm sure there's a few parts of that track where you look to be quicker than me.
I should also point out, the soundtrack is most awesome through my LED smart TV.
Ducati Pete
2013-10-17 17:02:00 UTC
Good heavens Dave, there was no slight intended.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video.
Woody80
2013-10-17 17:29:00 UTC
Post missing.
Ducati Pete
2013-10-17 18:38:00 UTC
The 97 telly is in the hall. I should of put it in the garage a month ago but that seems so mean. Besides, I may need it to hook up with my old video if I want to watch a betamax movie!
Have patience young padawan, I will get that video up, even if I just straight cut that lap out and post it.
Have patience young padawan, I will get that video up, even if I just straight cut that lap out and post it.