Oh aye, SC stuff I'd have no problem having a go at and hopefully will get a chance to start next year, work permitting. Just don't think I could ever do the roads, as much as I'd love to!
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Oh aye, SC stuff I'd have no problem having a go at and hopefully will get a chance to start next year, work permitting. Just don't think I could ever do the roads, as much as I'd love to!
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Better value for money doing the roads, much longer races. 
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I really hope the weather doesn't ruin the TT this year, it's not looking too perky.
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What happens if the weather causes the racing that day to be cancelled, can it be moved to the following day when racing doesn't occur, or is it just cancelled for the year.
They can rerun another day but only for x number of days. Basically, if on next sat for the senior it's snowing, it's cancelled..
Have to account for qualifying laps too, can't go straight to racing
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SC really aren't worth it, my friend was averaging 20 laps per meeting
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That's good to know cheers.
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It has to be done though, to get any further. It's the racing apprenticeship.
Its still good craic all the same, just not so much track time.
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Yeah it has to be a stepping stone to the roads, would rather by a track bike to get the laps in, doesn't have that competitive edge to it though
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Weather has put paid to my trip ... was meant to leave at 4pm tomorrow on a rib home Sunday at 12pm for work on Monday . Racing now on Sunday due to lack of practice and no space on a later boat on Sunday .
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Speaking of Jezza. Can’t warm to him. Doing the North West after saying years ago road racing should be banned. On another note been here in the IOM since Thursday morning and haven’t seen a race bike yet. Hopefully it clears up. Quite a bit of wind out here at Sulby.
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Deja Vu for Dean again in the superbikes today.
He must be wondering what he has to do ffs. lol
Red flagged after 4 laps. Hope everyone is ok.
He must be wondering what he has to do ffs. lol
Red flagged after 4 laps. Hope everyone is ok.
How does one get started in short circuits as an absolute racing novice? is there a licence or what?
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Join a club, pick a number, fill out the form, get a medical from your doctor. That gets you your racing licence, then start saving or re mortgage.
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Lol pretty much this @Dusty
Definitekt join a club first, they'll direct you through the whole process. Training days to go on at beginning of year also at Kirkistown usually as well. Then as above, remortgage or find some generous sponsors.
I'm going to try next year, problem with my work is that I'm away 6 months of the year so miss a lot of meetings. Even just a couple of club races would keep me happy.
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Yep, you'll have to join a club to get the licence application anyway.
The Kirky/Bishopscourt training days were non existent In my day. lol.
You just got your licence, turned up at a practice day or meeting and tried not to make a d*ck of yourself.
The Kirky/Bishopscourt training days were non existent In my day. lol.
You just got your licence, turned up at a practice day or meeting and tried not to make a d*ck of yourself.
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RIP lad.
Never good when a red flag goes out at the TT.
Never good when a red flag goes out at the TT.
Smashed his legs up pretty bad it seemsSuch sad news that about Daley, he was always having a laugh with Davey Todd on Insta
Also heard Derek McGee was taken to hospital after a crash so hope he's alright and recovers well
Ah that's not good for him if he'll be out of the racing for a while, though saying that to get away with 'just' injuries after a crash at the TT is lucky in some ways.