First track day, novice or inters ?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Find a mate who races that and will slow down a bit for you, nothing like hanging on the coat tails of someone who knows what they're doing.

Ooo good idea, I happen to have one of those mates as well lol he races cb500's

[yorkie_chris]

Always a bit of a wake up to the difference between being fast on the road and on the track when you and your IL4 sporty bikes gets conclusively toasted by an archaic commuter!

Haha yup although I'm betting he will be on hos track bike (r6) so id get well and truly toasted lol

[Binky]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Just go to enjoy it, just because you're in the novices, doesn't mean you can't have the same fun as i you were in the inters

Oh yes it does.

Go Inters! I've never seen you ride, but if you walk the walk, even just a little bit, you'll be fine. Taking it you know Silverstone well then?

Try and watch as many Youtube videos as you can of people in the Advance group to pick up some lines. Certainly helps, if you've never been on track.

[sv4me]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Just go to enjoy it, just because you're in the novices, doesn't mean you can't have the same fun as i you were in the inters

Originally Posted by Binky

Oh yes it does.

Oh no it doesnt everyones got to start somewhere. Better to do it in the relative safety of novices (you can always move up when you feel ready) rather than the sometimes erratic inters. If you're not used to how some of the inter brigade ride on track you might find it a bit daunting. Like Laurie said, its not unheard of for fast road riders to become completely lost when they get out on track.

Besides, its fun being a big fish in a small pond for a while

I rode in novices at Anglesey and I've never been happier. It's a massive boost of confidence as you fly past 75% of everyone on track.

If your quick on the road go novice for the extra space. Inters tend to get closer to one another mid corner etc

If your waaaaay to quick. They will move you up.

O and grab an instructor for at least one session!

[Binky]

Originally Posted by sv4me

Oh no it doesnt

You're clearly someone with too much top speed and not enough lean angle.

[sv4me]

Calling me a straight line merchant, how very dare you!

Least I don't wear a dress

lol ladies stop fighting

think ill go in novice then if I'm blitzing it round (i doubt it but suppose it possible, dependant on who else is on the track) then i will ask to move up to inters

need me a ohlins shock first its like a pogo stick when getting a move on at the moment , and tearing the edge of my tyres up

[Binky]

Originally Posted by sv4me

Calling me a straight line merchant, how very dare you!

Least I don't wear a dress

Maybe. I have to wear dresses to give the third leg space.

You guys should come to Snetterton on the 16th August instead? Myself and Speirs are looking at booking soon.