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Old 01-04-08, 08:53 AM   #2
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Default Re: Getting ready for racing

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Originally Posted by bluethunder View Post
Hey guys as some you know I have a race bike now and want to get into racing

I have done 2 track days now, I have mini twin race bike. I have have had full bike licence for the road since August 31st 07. I road ride as well most of the time!

I want to know what is best way of getting experince to get me ready for racing. I want to do more track days and testing, so that I get use to the bike.

But I need tution really to learn track craft. I can pick things up quite fast, want to learn and really want to.

My track day today was a bit of nightmare, had to strip the bike in the garage to solve a misfire problem, which I did, then something else broke! I finally got on the track whcih was ace I loved it so much, still have a big smile now! Even though I crashed it hasn't put me off. The crash was caused not by me but err something failing on the bike! Luckly minor damage to my ride and me.

I know that also now, need to know my bike inside out! The tool kit I have was the best money I spent in the past week, it saved me today!

Where do I go from here, would anyone want to help me out? Any advice/help would be awesome
Excellent news. All depends on where you want to race, but being North London based I'd assume down souf' I hear from others on here that to race with Bemsee you'll need to attend either their own track training day or a recognised race school.

If you fancy travelling a bit then the school part is unecesary. You could race in many other clubs around the country, I'm in Wirral 100 racing at Oulton Park and Anglesey.

As far as racing experience, just get out there and enjoy. You'll learn so much from just being in a race.
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