Suzuki Owner Track Days 2008

**chris** · 22nd February 2008, 09:02

Obviously if you are entered for this Saturday you will be keeping a keen eye on the weather forecast. I have had phone calls from a few riders who are concerned about the chance of rain (quite high). This has put us in a difficult situation as it has been suggested that we cancel the event now. Problems with this are that it will prove difficult to contact all entrants before Saturday morning, thereby preventing them turning up to a non-event. Would anyone care to comment?

**Trudes** · 22nd February 2008, 09:28

Originally Posted by Deano

Hi Chris, I own an SV650s so I understand that I am eligible to enter, however, I would prefer to bring my CBR to show the Gixxer boyz how it's done ? Thoughts ?

Originally Posted by chris

Let me think; one's a Honda the other's a Suzuki, errr.....

So are we allowed to bring our Hondas, Yamahas, Buells etc and go on the track? Or only if we own a Suzuki are we allowed to take something else on? Not trying to be annoying, just would like some clarification. Cheers.
Last Suzuki trackday I went to with the hubby I got the impression I wasn't allowed to enter on the track on my Hornet.

**dhunt** · 22nd February 2008, 09:40

Definitely not an easy decision to make Chris. And it doesn't matter what you decide you wont be able to please everyone.

The Suzuki day last year that was cancelled due to rain I was pretty gutted about especially after the Sun came out later on. As had travelled for a few hours to get there etc and had been looking forward to it for ages.

Then on the other hand the trackday in December I think it was where it rained and didn't get cancelled I really enjoyed it and had lots of fun playing in the puddles

Don't know if that helps at all. But some of my thoughts anyway. Hope the day goes well for you guys.

**chris** · 22nd February 2008, 09:45

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

So are we allowed to bring our Hondas, Yamahas, Buells etc and go on the track? Or only if we own a Suzuki are we allowed to take something else on? Not trying to be annoying, just would like some clarification. Cheers.
Last Suzuki trackday I went to with the hubby I got the impression I wasn't allowed to enter on the track on my Hornet.

Suzuki models only.

**chris** · 22nd February 2008, 09:47

Originally Posted by dhunt

Definitely not an easy decision to make Chris. And it doesn't matter what you decide you wont be able to please everyone.

The Suzuki day last year that was cancelled due to rain I was pretty gutted about especially after the Sun came out later on. As had travelled for a few hours to get there etc and had been looking forward to it for ages.

Then on the other hand the trackday in December I think it was where it rained and didn't get cancelled I really enjoyed it and had lots of fun playing in the puddles

Don't know if that helps at all. But some of my thoughts anyway. Hope the day goes well for you guys.

Well, we've just had a bit of a chat here and have decided to run. The track have assured me that the drainage problems that forced the cancellation of the first day last year have been resolved and we can shorten the track if necessary. Track day in the rain? It's good practice!

**chris** · 22nd February 2008, 10:02

Originally Posted by dhunt

Definitely not an easy decision to make Chris. And it doesn't matter what you decide you wont be able to please everyone.

The Suzuki day last year that was cancelled due to rain I was pretty gutted about especially after the Sun came out later on. As had travelled for a few hours to get there etc and had been looking forward to it for ages.

Then on the other hand the trackday in December I think it was where it rained and didn't get cancelled I really enjoyed it and had lots of fun playing in the puddles

Don't know if that helps at all. But some of my thoughts anyway. Hope the day goes well for you guys.

Just a quick clarification. The track day we cancelled last year was due to the track flooding, not the rain. We had approximately 3 to 4 inches of standing water in some of the corners.

**Blue Velvet** · 22nd February 2008, 11:50

Originally Posted by DonaldH

Not looking good on the met service. Is there a better local forecast?

"Patchy light rain"? Pffffft

This one gives a better outlook (not):

http://www.freemeteo.com/default.asp...=l&gid=2181742

**chris** · 22nd February 2008, 11:54

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet;1440083This one gives a better outlook if you're scared of water:
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http://www.freemeteo.com/default.asp?pid=23&gid=2179537&la=1[/url]

Still says light rain

**MSTRS:Me** · 22nd February 2008, 11:57

Does anyone like this one? Does tend to confirm the light rain thingy...
http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast....zni&noofdays=3

**Quasievil** · 22nd February 2008, 11:57

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

"Patchy light rain"? Pffffft

This one gives a better outlook if you're scared of water:

http://www.freemeteo.com/default.asp...d=2179537&la=1

its not so much the rain its the chalky type dust that gets washed out of the track thats the problem, ask me and 27 other riders who crashed last year in the space of a couple of hours in very light drizzle.
wouldnt walk on that track in the wet let alone ride on it.

anyway, it wont rain, it will be fine and awesome !!!