Brands Hatch (Indy) - Thursday 2nd July

Originally Posted by Cazza

DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR DRIVING LICENCE (BOTH PARTS)!

Blimey, I almost forgot this - have been really busy this week! I think I did know you needed them, too. Lol.

Originally Posted by Raf

Right, I am at the end of my tether with gmail at the moment. It won't let me access the attachments of the form and itinerary. Would someone be kind enough to e-mail it to me?

Is there something I need to print out, etc?

Any chance anyone could summarise what it is I need to bring? Have been a bit rushed the last few days and want to make sure I don't screw things up last minute!

[Red Herring]

Hi Folks.
Re the above, bring yourself, your bike, a tank of fuel and your driving licence. You will need full leathers, boots, gloves and a decent full face helmet. Don't worry about the forms they sent you, there are loads more copies lying around you can fill in, just make sure you are there by 08:00 as you need to sign in before the briefing at 08:30. Also if you are riding there don't bother loading yourself down with tools, pumps or such like, I can lend you anything you are likely to need. If you give it the berries all day you will definitely need to pop out at lunch time and top the tank. There is fuel within a mile of the circuit, out the gate turn left.
Re my comment about tyres Brands is mainly right handed and Clearways in particular can generate lots of heat into the right side of the tyre. We'll drop the pressures first thing but just be aware that if they get their act together and not to many people fall off you could easily get 2 hours of track time and that's a lot to ask of any road tyre, especially if the track temperature is up. Just be aware that you may see a drop off in grip levels towards the end of a session (just when you think you're getting confident).
Re the coolbox my camper has a reasonable fridge in it which you are all more than welcome to park drinks in (but no nicking my beer until the evening!) Might get to see some of you at the Pied Bull if I can get away earlier enough this evening, otherwise see you tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Raf

Right, I am at the end of my tether with gmail at the moment. It won't let me access the attachments of the form and itinerary. Would someone be kind enough to e-mail it to me?

Raf - I've sent the 2 documents to your gmail and 3dlabs addresses. As Red Herring says, they'll have blank forms for people to sign there - but you may just want to have a read of stuff, and the itinerary, beforehand.

If anyone else wants it (Muffles?) please PM me your e-mail address.

Registration is 7:30 - 8:20am.

Compulsory noise testing is 8:00 - 8:30am.

Riders' briefing is at 8:30am.

Originally Posted by Red Herring

Hi Folks.
Re the above, bring yourself, your bike, a tank of fuel and your driving licence. You will need full leathers, boots, gloves and a decent full face helmet. Don't worry about the forms they sent you, there are loads more copies lying around you can fill in, just make sure you are there by 08:00 as you need to sign in before the briefing at 08:30. Also if you are riding there don't bother loading yourself down with tools, pumps or such like, I can lend you anything you are likely to need. If you give it the berries all day you will definitely need to pop out at lunch time and top the tank. There is fuel within a mile of the circuit, out the gate turn left.
Re my comment about tyres Brands is mainly right handed and Clearways in particular can generate lots of heat into the right side of the tyre. We'll drop the pressures first thing but just be aware that if they get their act together and not to many people fall off you could easily get 2 hours of track time and that's a lot to ask of any road tyre, especially if the track temperature is up. Just be aware that you may see a drop off in grip levels towards the end of a session (just when you think you're getting confident).
Re the coolbox my camper has a reasonable fridge in it which you are all more than welcome to park drinks in (but no nicking my beer until the evening!) Might get to see some of you at the Pied Bull if I can get away earlier enough this evening, otherwise see you tomorrow.

Cheers - really useful! Looks like I was only forgetting about the driving licence then (most of the other stuff I need to wear/ride there lol). Couple of questions though:
- Do I need to bring any kind of confirmation of booking, etc (maybe a booking number)? I got an email but it's all hidden away now, would have to find it...
- Drinks - I was going to bring 1 x 2 litre water and 1 x 2 litre non-fizzy squash type drink (for the energy, see!). Is that enough considering the weather?

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by muffles

- Drinks - I was going to bring 1 x 2 litre water and 1 x 2 litre non-fizzy squash type drink (for the energy, see!). Is that enough considering the weather?

Depends how hot and thirsty you get i guess The petrol station down the road is agood place to resupply from at the lunch interval if you need more. They do have catering at Brands but its not cheap. And the burgers aint all that either iirc.

Originally Posted by Spiderman

Depends how hot and thirsty you get i guess The petrol station down the road is agood place to resupply from at the lunch interval if you need more. They do have catering at Brands but its not cheap. And the burgers aint all that either iirc.

Hopefully 4 litres is enough then lol. I just have no idea how much liquid I'd need during a "regular" temperature track day! Food wise I think I will bring lots of little snacks, read that's the best?

Originally Posted by muffles

Hopefully 4 litres is enough then lol. I just have no idea how much liquid I'd need during a "regular" temperature track day! Food wise I think I will bring lots of little snacks, read that's the best?

don't drink too much Brand's trackside facilities may not be as good

Oh I am seriously nervous about tomorrow now - so who's going to the Pied Bull tonight and what time?

Cazza - cheers, got the email. Is it supposed to be an MSV signing on form? Should it not be Focused Events?

[Spiderman]

Most of us london contingent ill be along to the Bull after we attend a demo in cental london. o i guess about 7.30/8ish.
Cazza may be at the Bull earlier i think.

Nervous? Nah those butterflies are eager anticiaption