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Just in case anyof you lot were interested
This years school will be held at Silverstone
2010 DATES
For 2010 the school is moving to Silverstone, the home of the British Motorcycle Grand Prix. Our 2010 dates on the International circuit have now been confirmed and can be viewed on the Dates page 2010 course prices start from £189
Linky (http://www.haslamraceschool.com/)
Nick_69
15-03-10, 04:03 PM
Was temped to do this last year but one of the reason was that fact it was at donington
donington is a great track more technically than most people think. I'm not sure whether I'll be doing it this year its a long way to travel but hey we're getting used to this
Nooooooo, don't don't make me do it.....
I'd love to but I need to build my confidence a wee bit more before I try this.
thedonal
15-03-10, 07:09 PM
I'd love to give this a go. But my bike just keeps sucking the cash up!!!
Has anyone had experience of this then? More so with the Premier?
Seems like alot of money for only half day!
I've been toying with this for a while, and I've read reviews of this elsewhere.
The general consensus is that the half day is very fun, allbeit very expensive, although the premier one seems to be somewhat aimed at trackday virgins. Another thing which people were talking about, was that you spend half the time just becoming accustomed to the 600rr, which limits the actual enjoyment/learning time.
MR UKI (1)
15-03-10, 07:16 PM
Monday 2nd Aug would be good, day after WSB at Silverstone :D
phil24_7
15-03-10, 07:46 PM
I did this and was very disappointed. I don't know if it was just a useless instructor I had, or whether it is aimed solely at riding novices, but I gained nothing from the day, apart from a short and slow experience of track riding. I regard a trackday as a much better and worthwhile investment. I ride quicker on the road than they would let me go on track, it was a complete joke!
fastdruid
15-03-10, 08:09 PM
I enjoyed it but I found the instructors were quite limiting if you're quick already, CB900's do not handle as well as the CBR600RR and it shows. My instructor was seriously grinding out, a bit off putting and not allowed to overtake. ;)
At least I found I am faster than one of Liam Haslam's GSX-R750 riding friends. ;)
Druid
I'll admit i've been for the past three years and found it to be great - Both the premier instructors were great - Andy and Ian, Though I think we were spoilt getting Guy Martin as an instructor too.
As for cost considering its three figures for Knockhill on your own bike and stuff. it does include all gear and bike and no excess if you drop it. I cannot fault it but I do talk to the instructors and aim to get the best out of it. The Elite is definately for those racing already as many of the Irish lad use it as familrisation as well as some of the WSB/BSB racers
Phil24-7 - the big thing with the day is 360 feedback if thats how you felt you should have spoken to someone esp your instructor otherwise they do not know how you are feeling.
I would just say go for it I'm not sure how it will be at Silverstone but Donington is always a great laugh.
Mr UKI - chances are if we can make it ( seeing as they have shoved it even further from the border) we will be going 15th July!
i was having a great time til i crashed at Melbourbne Loop...instructor said i was leaning too far and sure enough, he was right ! :rolleyes::smt090
They were dead nice about it, but that was the end for me....
I done the premier last year and the elite this year. Both highly recommended for any level of rider, the instructors are ace. The bikes are spot on (being sponsored by Honda) All the kit is good stuff aswell. We had to drive for 10 hours to get there this year to Silverstone and 8 last year but we all came away thinking it was a great day out. I came off this year when on the blades, bit of a spectacular one aswell. My advice is do it
Im looking into doing this, hoping to put enough money aside to do it this year :D
I done the premier last year and the elite this year. Both highly recommended for any level of rider, the instructors are ace. The bikes are spot on (being sponsored by Honda) All the kit is good stuff aswell. We had to drive for 10 hours to get there this year to Silverstone and 8 last year but we all came away thinking it was a great day out. I came off this year when on the blades, bit of a spectacular one aswell. My advice is do it
How much did the off set you back financially?! :)
independentphoto
29-07-10, 10:30 AM
How much did the off set you back financially?! :)
Well after gooing to Haslam at Donington for the last three years, Quedos and myself managed to tie in another session with our trip to the **** of the North races at Scarborough this July.
We arrived in very variable weather conditions with both wind and rain coming and going throughout the day. Had a complete blast as usual although after beginning to push just that little bit too much near the end of our third and final session, I highsided and tumbled up the tarmac several times..... cost ZERO.
I am currently in plaster due to a heavily abused achilles tendon in the left leg, but all in all I'm great. Had I been at a track day I'd have learned less, been in a less controlled environment, damaged Lid, Gloves, Boots and leathers - oh yes, and the bike would have been very bent! As it stands, my kit and bike is all great and I have some wee jobs that I'd like to attempt on it whilst I can't ride. I also have the heavily scraped visor from the brand new Arai that I took down the track with Rocket Rons autograph on it as a little momento.
I'll be going back again. Hopefully at the much more centrally located Donington park.
All the best,
Garry:cool:
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