Ivan
28th September 2009, 16:31
Well this round I was to be running my new ZX6RR as well as my SV650.
First off was the 600 which I had not ridden on the track at all before straight out into qualifying.
I was getting pretty nervous at this point to be honest,
I got out onto track and started a slow opening lap to get a feel for everything and my instant impression before even pushing it was this bike handles so nice, everything I wanted it to do it did it tipped in with ease and the Michellin Power one tires really really stuck in there, So I started giving it my all that I could and was learning things like brake markers etc.
Unfortunatly I was 3 seconds off the qualifying cut off time with a 1:26 and was bumped into clubmans.
So out I went in Clubmans Qualifying for some more track time but was not going to mater what time I did as I would be starting from 36th position, This time I felt alot more comfartable on the ZX6RR and really started pushing it I was really really loving the tires the dual compunds work so well when you tip into the bend they just stick!
I had a blast and was flying past heaps of bikes even got to feel like Rossi for a few seconds when I came into turn 1 changed down got the rear end stepped out slid into the bend and made it around, The Back fires under down changing to was awsome and apparently was blowing a few cool flames.
My first impressions of the bike was a big 125 it handles well and has no power under 10,000 RPM
Pro Twin Qualifying:
Well After 2 sessions on the 600 I was back onthe SV and when I went on track I istantly noticed how bad my bike seesaws around the bends, And going through turn 2 you really really really feel that bump it feels like the front end is about to let go its quite funny how you notice the differences of the track on 2 different bikes, Also another thing which amused me was were I was braking on the 600 I wasstill on the gas on the 650 and I managed to qualify in 20th position, A bitdown from were I was hoping I really thought I had put a good run together.
Clubmans race 1:
After Robert Taylor made some adjustments to the rear shock I was out for my first race on it I lined up in 36th position and got a pretty average start not my normal as I was a bit worried about flipping it off the line, So I ended up getting away near the rear of the group and fought me way up a few places through the infeild once I hit the Dennis Hulme straight I got a few bikes by straight line speed and power and into higgens which I was abit hesitent on as there was still a puddle of water there I managed to pass 6 bikes in 1 lap apparently and I ended up on a race of my own, I then started wheeling in a group infront of me including a TZ250 I managed to get these bikes and ended up finishing 8th overall so I was pretty impressed with that considering I was right down in 36th at the start.
Pro Twin Race 1:
I got a shocking start dropped the clutch off the line wheelstood down the straight was not what I was wanting! Into turn 1 I just pushed my way in there and accelerated out thi is were I noticed the SV really has a tendency of spinning the rear and I think you have more chance of highsiding the 650 than the 600! I got into a good battle were I was in front of quite a few pro twins so was rather impressed until I started feeling knackered I lost the circulation through my hands and my right hand become numb so I slowed down and ended up getting passed by alot of bikes. I ended up finishing 21st overall. Not what I was wanting but its all points as I was about 10th in pro twin
That was Saturday over and I got a good sleep and was asleep by 8pm
Race 2 Clubmans:
This time I got a much better launch and got right up there in the group I got into some really good dices and managed to get right up to 4th overall, I thought I had a good gap over the others as I couldnt hear them behind me so when i was coming through the infield to pass the old Trriumph I decided to go around the outside of himand not stick it up the inside well the other group were closer than I thought and managed to all get up the inisde of me and put me down to 7th were I ended up finishing, But I was happy I got up to 4th and did my weekend goal of going sub 1:20 and got down to a 1:19
Pro Twin Race 2:
To be honest I dont remember much of this race other than wheelstanding off the lights again and running with a few pro twins and getting tired real fast!
Just before race 3 my brother had a crash and ended up in hospital with his finger ground out we were deciding to pack up and go but luckily my uncle came so I got to compete in my final 2 races for the day.
Clubman race3:
Another good start and this time I tryed to go round the outside of everyone it didnt work and ended up going right back down the field so I thought my way back up and ended up catching the TZ this time the group I had been battling with all weekend were sperated out and I picked them off one by one and got up to 7th again I was slowly reeling in 6th place when the white flag came out so I just made sure I finished the race as the bike was also starting to run out of gas the fuel light had come on about half race distance.
Pro Twin Race 3:
This time I got a good start and ended up really getting in there I could see Deano not far in front of me but got passed by a few bikes and he started pulling away, I ended up holding off a few pro twins for some time and ended up with a race with a post classic a Yellow FZR1000 with blue strips and matching leathers it was great fun bestrace I have had on the pro twin all season
SO overall I had a pretty exciting weekend.
I am feeling pretty knackered right now tho!
First off was the 600 which I had not ridden on the track at all before straight out into qualifying.
I was getting pretty nervous at this point to be honest,
I got out onto track and started a slow opening lap to get a feel for everything and my instant impression before even pushing it was this bike handles so nice, everything I wanted it to do it did it tipped in with ease and the Michellin Power one tires really really stuck in there, So I started giving it my all that I could and was learning things like brake markers etc.
Unfortunatly I was 3 seconds off the qualifying cut off time with a 1:26 and was bumped into clubmans.
So out I went in Clubmans Qualifying for some more track time but was not going to mater what time I did as I would be starting from 36th position, This time I felt alot more comfartable on the ZX6RR and really started pushing it I was really really loving the tires the dual compunds work so well when you tip into the bend they just stick!
I had a blast and was flying past heaps of bikes even got to feel like Rossi for a few seconds when I came into turn 1 changed down got the rear end stepped out slid into the bend and made it around, The Back fires under down changing to was awsome and apparently was blowing a few cool flames.
My first impressions of the bike was a big 125 it handles well and has no power under 10,000 RPM
Pro Twin Qualifying:
Well After 2 sessions on the 600 I was back onthe SV and when I went on track I istantly noticed how bad my bike seesaws around the bends, And going through turn 2 you really really really feel that bump it feels like the front end is about to let go its quite funny how you notice the differences of the track on 2 different bikes, Also another thing which amused me was were I was braking on the 600 I wasstill on the gas on the 650 and I managed to qualify in 20th position, A bitdown from were I was hoping I really thought I had put a good run together.
Clubmans race 1:
After Robert Taylor made some adjustments to the rear shock I was out for my first race on it I lined up in 36th position and got a pretty average start not my normal as I was a bit worried about flipping it off the line, So I ended up getting away near the rear of the group and fought me way up a few places through the infeild once I hit the Dennis Hulme straight I got a few bikes by straight line speed and power and into higgens which I was abit hesitent on as there was still a puddle of water there I managed to pass 6 bikes in 1 lap apparently and I ended up on a race of my own, I then started wheeling in a group infront of me including a TZ250 I managed to get these bikes and ended up finishing 8th overall so I was pretty impressed with that considering I was right down in 36th at the start.
Pro Twin Race 1:
I got a shocking start dropped the clutch off the line wheelstood down the straight was not what I was wanting! Into turn 1 I just pushed my way in there and accelerated out thi is were I noticed the SV really has a tendency of spinning the rear and I think you have more chance of highsiding the 650 than the 600! I got into a good battle were I was in front of quite a few pro twins so was rather impressed until I started feeling knackered I lost the circulation through my hands and my right hand become numb so I slowed down and ended up getting passed by alot of bikes. I ended up finishing 21st overall. Not what I was wanting but its all points as I was about 10th in pro twin
That was Saturday over and I got a good sleep and was asleep by 8pm
Race 2 Clubmans:
This time I got a much better launch and got right up there in the group I got into some really good dices and managed to get right up to 4th overall, I thought I had a good gap over the others as I couldnt hear them behind me so when i was coming through the infield to pass the old Trriumph I decided to go around the outside of himand not stick it up the inside well the other group were closer than I thought and managed to all get up the inisde of me and put me down to 7th were I ended up finishing, But I was happy I got up to 4th and did my weekend goal of going sub 1:20 and got down to a 1:19
Pro Twin Race 2:
To be honest I dont remember much of this race other than wheelstanding off the lights again and running with a few pro twins and getting tired real fast!
Just before race 3 my brother had a crash and ended up in hospital with his finger ground out we were deciding to pack up and go but luckily my uncle came so I got to compete in my final 2 races for the day.
Clubman race3:
Another good start and this time I tryed to go round the outside of everyone it didnt work and ended up going right back down the field so I thought my way back up and ended up catching the TZ this time the group I had been battling with all weekend were sperated out and I picked them off one by one and got up to 7th again I was slowly reeling in 6th place when the white flag came out so I just made sure I finished the race as the bike was also starting to run out of gas the fuel light had come on about half race distance.
Pro Twin Race 3:
This time I got a good start and ended up really getting in there I could see Deano not far in front of me but got passed by a few bikes and he started pulling away, I ended up holding off a few pro twins for some time and ended up with a race with a post classic a Yellow FZR1000 with blue strips and matching leathers it was great fun bestrace I have had on the pro twin all season
SO overall I had a pretty exciting weekend.
I am feeling pretty knackered right now tho!