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12th June Brands GP Track Day

Discussion in 'SECB Track Days' started by Miky_G, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    Wet

     
    JimG, Jun 12, 2012
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  2. Ducky

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    Yup, I did the sighting lap and called it quits, rather lose £169 than my bike/leathers etc....:D
     
    Ducky, Jun 12, 2012
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  3. Panel Man

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    The amount of water sheeting across the track on the exit of several of the RH bends (eg Paddock Hill) is astonishing. How were you able to go so much quicker than everyone else? Is it consummate skill or wet tyres? ;) Perhaps the non-standard lines helped! [runs for cover]:coat:
     
    Panel Man, Jun 12, 2012
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  4. Skortchio

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    It's pretty simple really Richard, Jim has a pair! It's only water :p
     
    Skortchio, Jun 12, 2012
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  5. Garya

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    was an excellant day, slightly damp, great company, everyone safe and sound but maybe a bit cold and damp
     
    Garya, Jun 12, 2012
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  6. JimG

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    No wet tyres - standard road Bridgestone 014s. You are actually right on the non-standard lines - something I learnt racing cars is keep off the dry line in the wet because it's 'polished' and more slipery. You need to use the tarmac that doesn't get used in the dry and is a bit rougher.
     
    JimG, Jun 12, 2012
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  7. JimG

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    Oh and I certainly wasn't quick all day. In the last morning session I had a major moment at Druids and only saved a spill with a major bit of foot down action (boots slide beautifully in the wet :eek:). After that I couldn't go round corners to save my life, and everyone streamed past. Still the rain meant I could explain away the damp patch. :oops:
     
    JimG, Jun 12, 2012
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  8. gixerpaulk5

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    Enjoyed the day ,thanks guys, shame didnt see ya out on track, only just all put away, shower then takeaway im thinking.
     
    gixerpaulk5, Jun 12, 2012
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  9. JimG

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    This is the last session. It had stopped raining so less surface water.

     
    JimG, Jun 12, 2012
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  10. hoppielimp

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    Good to hear everyone safe n sound and had a good day...relatively speaking...its Karma...you will get a cracking sunny day in return for the poopy weather you guys had...at least you are all wet weather specialists now...:D
     
    hoppielimp, Jun 12, 2012
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  11. Roadwart

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    That`s a good tip there Jim. The same sort of thing was mentioned when I did my training. "In the wet, if it looks shiny its slippery so use the dirty strip down the centre of your lane". I had actually forgotten this until you just mentioned it. Thanks for jogging my memory. :thumbsup:
     
    Roadwart, Jun 12, 2012
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  12. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    BlackHornet, Jun 12, 2012
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  13. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    Was a most excellent day despite the weather! Had fun on track and great company in garage!
     
    lammyR6, Jun 12, 2012
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  14. Stars and Stripes

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    I agree, it was a fabulous day :thumbsup: , the weather could have been better but the people in our garage made up for that, and as dave (skortchio) said its only water, a big thank you for Paul for arranging the garage and gary for the help changing my wheels over to wets, and the whole garage for just being a great team:ghug:
    Tom and Liela did the bikes make it back home ok
     
    Stars and Stripes, Jun 13, 2012
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  15. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    They did thank you!! Was a much more relaxing journey having you following us for a good portion of the journey home otherwise I think we would have been stopping every 5 minutes!
     
    lammyR6, Jun 13, 2012
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  16. Kevin Taylor

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    Kevin Taylor, Jun 13, 2012
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  17. Kevin Taylor

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    Oooh er missus dunno what happened there.
     
    Kevin Taylor, Jun 13, 2012
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  18. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    your camera was having nearly the same vision issues as me on that session :D
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 13, 2012
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  19. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    So has anyone booked another track day for this year?
     
    Miky_G, Jun 13, 2012
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  20. Kevin Taylor

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    No chance. The curse of the trackday has struck again, the daytona has gone into a coma. Time to make use of another thread.:mad:
     
    Kevin Taylor, Jun 13, 2012
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