Is there no F3 currently at Nats?

[Robert Taylor]

It has of course been discussed in another thread at length. But one of the major issues is that there is a huge leap jumping from a 250 to a 600. Arguably also from a Pro Twin, still undeniably a relatively ''crude'' form of motorcycle

i.e re 600s

1) Lots more power and a chassis that isnt a wobbly jelly

2) Sticky tyres that need replacing often and are one of the biggest ongoing expenditures

3) Heck its got lots of suspension adjustments, what do I do??

Etc Etc

So be it a EJC type class or whatever an inbetween class where the bike is a whole lot less intimidating, doesnt eat tyres with gay abandon, has a decent chassis and has enough suspension and chassis adjustment flexibility to MUCH BETTER PREPARE one for a graduation to 600 class etc.

A control class with on hand rider training and setup training. That was the mentality but the position of a race co-ordinator at Blue Wing Honda no longer exists. That is in part indicative that road racing for distributors is an ongoing loss and many people have ripped them off over the years. We should be VERY thankful for the level of support that still exists

[Shaun Harris]

It is called 250 PRODUCTION
And you will not be taking points from the leaders .....................................

NO, cause they will be kicking my old arse

[Shaun Harris]

It has of course been discussed in another thread at length. But one of the major issues is that there is a huge leap jumping from a 250 to a 600. Arguably also from a Pro Twin, still undeniably a relatively ''crude'' form of motorcycle

i.e re 600s

1) Lots more power and a chassis that isnt a wobbly jelly

2) Sticky tyres that need replacing often and are one of the biggest ongoing expenditures

3) Heck its got lots of suspension adjustments, what do I do??

Etc Etc

So be it a EJC type class or whatever an inbetween class where the bike is a whole lot less intimidating, doesnt eat tyres with gay abandon, has a decent chassis and has enough suspension and chassis adjustment flexibility to MUCH BETTER PREPARE one for a graduation to 600 class etc.

A control class with on hand rider training and setup training. That was the mentality but the position of a race co-ordinator at Blue Wing Honda no longer exists. That is in part indicative that road racing for distributors is an ongoing loss and many people have ripped them off over the years. We should be VERY thankful for the level of support that still exists

Ok then, you put the proposal to Blue Wing to supply 20 units for the season FOC with a purchase price with payment being made 1 month after the last national round, and I will manage it and guide /train the riders?

without at least a Guarantee of 20 units, ( 5 units would be emergency spares) there is NO CLASS and NO where for them to race!

I here what you are saying Robert, and it would be brilliant racing.

[budda]

[QUOTE=quickbuck;1130660249]Agree with much of what you are saying Shaun, but DO NOT be doing this bit... Besides you have to actually be up there to be able to pull over.
I have absolutely every intention of taking points of people who have completed the whole series..... If they aren't good enough to get past me (or you) then they clearly do not deserve the points... After all we all pay the same entry fee do we not?? That is Motorsport!

Also, loose the word Development I reckon. I hate it. Yes we are developing skills in young and not so young (but may well be not as experienced) racers, BUT I think the Class should be recognised as purely 250 Production, and that brand can stand up all by itself in ANY series!

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AMEN

[budda]

EXACKERY on both points.... I wasn't asking for a name change

Just KNEW if I lived long enough I'd eventually see some sense on here ...........

[Shaun Harris]

[QUOTE=budda;1130660279]Just KNEW if I lived long enough I'd eventually see some sense on here ...........[/










you are on Drugs and dreaming man and its not legal here yet

[Robert Taylor]

Ok then, you put the proposal to Blue Wing to supply 20 units for the season FOC with a purchase price with payment being made 1 month after the last national round, and I will manage it and guide /train the riders?

without at least a Guarantee of 20 units, ( 5 units would be emergency spares) there is NO CLASS and NO where for them to race!

I here what you are saying Robert, and it would be brilliant racing.

Through dealers, and they decide as they see fit . That was how BWH wanted it to run with some co-ordination on their part.

[jasonu]

There is a very small, subtle, but fundamental difference ..... for some, if not most, it takes a while for the penny to drop and take the step up to that level.

Agreed. About 5 years of racing does the trick IMO.