DesmoDue - Brands Hatch - Page 4

Liz · 25-03-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flip

I started racing about the same time as you Steve (we did ACU course at Brands on the same day- remember?).

Even finishing last means you have got out there and had a go and can stick two fingers up to all those people sat track side taking the p1ss saying they could do better- maybe they could but they have to do it to prove it!!

My first race was a real eye opener- 2012, Easter weekend, unseasonally good weather, a hired van, a trusty tent and a mate along for moral support.
Looking around the paddock and thinking to myself 'It all looks a bit serious but I'll be alright I'm a reasonably quick road rider'. First practice was enough to make me re-think that- racing is COMPLETELY different and only those that have had a go will understand properly.

It is also fantastic fun (when things stay the right way up or don't break), incredibly addictive and possibly the best thing I have ever done on two wheels.

Ssssssh Flip, I was hoping he'd get it out of his system! See some of you at Cadwell if my nerves will stand it!

J.P · 25-03-2015, 02:29 PM

Flip , and the others that have given it a go make a very good point.
A trackday, is not like a race day.

gary tompkins · 25-03-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by J.P

Flip , and the others that have given it a go make a very good point.
A trackday, is not like a race day.

Would you mind explaining that to the retards I was duffed up by at Brands, Cadwell and Rockingham last year.

Only they seem to have a different idea of what constitutes a 'fun' trackday

Kato · 26-03-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Would you mind explaining that to the retards I was duffed up by at Brands, Cadwell and Rockingham last year.

Only they seem to have a different idea of what constitutes a 'fun' trackday

Oh that's easy blast up behind a slow coach and tuck right underneath them on the apex of the corner

jonzi · 29-05-2015, 11:04 PM

for any one that was thinking of going to see the DD and other racing this year... don't bother

Hottrax, the race meeting organisers have gone bust

Looks like the DD committee are trying to sort a few grids with other organisers for this year, and then a full season next.

For sale: Ducati 600ss. One careful owner.

Albie · 29-05-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzi

for any one that was thinking of going to see the DD and other racing this year... don't bother

Hottrax, the race meeting organisers have gone bust

Looks like the DD committee are trying to sort a few grids with other organisers for this year, and then a full season next.

For sale: Ducati 600ss. One careful owner.

Oh no not good news. Something will turn up Dan

Flip · 30-05-2015, 12:53 AM

That is proper rubbish- does that mean all paid up entry fees have been lost?

As Albie says, I am sure something will be done to save the series so don't sell up just yet.

Or you could always disguise it as a Pantah and go classic racing

30-05-2015, 06:47 AM

we have a friend who raced with hottrax and he paid up until the end of the season and he's lost all his money, very sad...

chris.p · 30-05-2015, 09:02 AM

And breathe :-)

DD sorted, there will be 3, maybe 5 meetings this year and DD will have a new home next year, so don't go selling the 600ss just yet Jonzi ;-)

A good friend of mine was stung as he paid for the year and not by credit card but by debit card, but all hope not yet lost as a claim has been launched by his bank.

More details to come :-)

30-05-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzi

For sale: Ducati 600ss. One careful owner.

That's one of the funniest things I've ever read.

Sorry to hear the Hottrax news, real bummer.

chris.p · 30-05-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bex

That's one of the funniest things I've ever read.

Sorry to hear the Hottrax news, real bummer.

You could always buy it Bex, DD grid has had a few fast lady riders in tne past, could do with another one 😉

30-05-2015, 10:05 AM

I almost bought one a few months back before the season started, quite glad I didn't now given the news, then again sounds like it'll sort itself out one way or another with other clubs.

chris.p · 30-05-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bex

I almost bought one a few months back before the season started, quite glad I didn't now given the news, then again sounds like it'll sort itself out one way or another with other clubs.

All sorted now, next race looks like July, so plenty of time to sort a bike out, do your acu course etc 😉

gary tompkins · 30-05-2015, 06:46 PM

Sad news

Hope those owed money manage to recover some of it

Kato · 01-06-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzi

for any one that was thinking of going to see the DD and other racing this year... don't bother

Hottrax, the race meeting organisers have gone bust

Looks like the DD committee are trying to sort a few grids with other organisers for this year, and then a full season next.

For sale: Ducati 600ss. One careful owner.

That will be easier said than done if a certain CB is still involved as most clubs won't even talk to him

Hotrax were about the only option last time

25-03-2015, 02:29 PM	#47
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Flip , and the others that have given it a go make a very good point. A trackday, is not like a race day. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

29-05-2015, 11:04 PM	#50
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	for any one that was thinking of going to see the DD and other racing this year... don't bother Hottrax, the race meeting organisers have gone bust Looks like the DD committee are trying to sort a few grids with other organisers for this year, and then a full season next. For sale: Ducati 600ss. One careful owner. __________________ #48

30-05-2015, 12:53 AM	#52
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	That is proper rubbish- does that mean all paid up entry fees have been lost? As Albie says, I am sure something will be done to save the series so don't sell up just yet. Or you could always disguise it as a Pantah and go classic racing __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

30-05-2015, 06:46 PM	#59
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Sad news Hope those owed money manage to recover some of it __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

30-05-2015, 06:47 AM	#53
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	we have a friend who raced with hottrax and he paid up until the end of the season and he's lost all his money, very sad...

30-05-2015, 09:02 AM	#54
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	And breathe :-) DD sorted, there will be 3, maybe 5 meetings this year and DD will have a new home next year, so don't go selling the 600ss just yet Jonzi ;-) A good friend of mine was stung as he paid for the year and not by credit card but by debit card, but all hope not yet lost as a claim has been launched by his bank. More details to come :-)

30-05-2015, 10:05 AM	#57
bex Guest Posts: n/a	I almost bought one a few months back before the season started, quite glad I didn't now given the news, then again sounds like it'll sort itself out one way or another with other clubs.