InsaneSpeedDemon89
24th June 2009, 13:26
Saturday
We arrived at Manfield at around 08:00 am on Saturday morning, everything was set up for us already by Steve and the boys – thanks guys. It was bloody cold but we were all keen to get out on the bikes after our tutorial focusing on “spending of concentration” , racing lines, reference points and braking zones
Qualifying
Had a really crap start having let the clutch out far too early, feathering it is definitely the way to go. Other than that all went well came in 13th with a best time of 2.29.810. By the time I’d finished my 6th lap my left leg was dead from all the up shifting, so decided to change to road shift for race 1.
Race 1:
Managed a few laps before the bike would not allow me to rev above 10000rpm due to the spark plug having it’s electrode missing. Luckily no damage to the engine as I retired from the race as soon as I could with the hope I would have a bike to use on Sunday.
Sunday
Morning Warm-up:
Woke up to a beautiful sunny day, but very cold. Felt very confident in the warm-up, much quicker than the day before. The front forks started to bottom out coming into corners as I was braking later, and not being as progressive on the brakes, but it was a bit of fun to be out and up there with some of the bigger bikes.
Race 2:
Great start off the line, passing Walter on Turn 1 and Adrian. Had a great first lap with a time of 2.24.471 only to lose the front mid corner on Coca Cola (Turn 1) at the start of the 2nd lap.:Oops: No injuries from the off, just a hole in the elbow of my leathers. Lost a bit of paint off the right side, and bent the rear brake lever. There’s some great photos of my “off” on the official photographers web site too! I was very disappointed having to watch the next 8 laps trackside, but it was good to see the others and their riding technique.
Race 3:
Sat around watching the racing all afternoon waiting to get back out, only for the final races to be cancelled due to lack of time and due to a succession of crashes in the previous races
Learnt a ton this weekend even with the hiccups. Must work on being smoother and progressively braking and keeping up that corner speed and staying on the bike.
Big thanks to Robbie, Gareth, Shannon, Steve, Dad and Vic Club
Cheers Will #14
We arrived at Manfield at around 08:00 am on Saturday morning, everything was set up for us already by Steve and the boys – thanks guys. It was bloody cold but we were all keen to get out on the bikes after our tutorial focusing on “spending of concentration” , racing lines, reference points and braking zones
Qualifying
Had a really crap start having let the clutch out far too early, feathering it is definitely the way to go. Other than that all went well came in 13th with a best time of 2.29.810. By the time I’d finished my 6th lap my left leg was dead from all the up shifting, so decided to change to road shift for race 1.
Race 1:
Managed a few laps before the bike would not allow me to rev above 10000rpm due to the spark plug having it’s electrode missing. Luckily no damage to the engine as I retired from the race as soon as I could with the hope I would have a bike to use on Sunday.
Sunday
Morning Warm-up:
Woke up to a beautiful sunny day, but very cold. Felt very confident in the warm-up, much quicker than the day before. The front forks started to bottom out coming into corners as I was braking later, and not being as progressive on the brakes, but it was a bit of fun to be out and up there with some of the bigger bikes.
Race 2:
Great start off the line, passing Walter on Turn 1 and Adrian. Had a great first lap with a time of 2.24.471 only to lose the front mid corner on Coca Cola (Turn 1) at the start of the 2nd lap.:Oops: No injuries from the off, just a hole in the elbow of my leathers. Lost a bit of paint off the right side, and bent the rear brake lever. There’s some great photos of my “off” on the official photographers web site too! I was very disappointed having to watch the next 8 laps trackside, but it was good to see the others and their riding technique.
Race 3:
Sat around watching the racing all afternoon waiting to get back out, only for the final races to be cancelled due to lack of time and due to a succession of crashes in the previous races
Learnt a ton this weekend even with the hiccups. Must work on being smoother and progressively braking and keeping up that corner speed and staying on the bike.
Big thanks to Robbie, Gareth, Shannon, Steve, Dad and Vic Club
Cheers Will #14