Forum Members Racing Thread 2014

Discussion in 'Racing & Bike Sport' started by SIDEWAYS, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. SIDEWAYS

    SIDEWAYS Senior Member

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    Can forum members put what championship and where they are racing 2014 so other members can maybe come and watch to give support etc.
    We could organise a meet at a venue if you guys want to.Maybe put your own race vids on here too.Any other suggestions welcome
     
  2. robinh73

    robinh73 Well-Known Member

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    Good idea! It does help when you have somebody out there giving you support. I will be racing with Wirral 100 Club, NG Road Racing, Aintree Road Racing and Tonfanau Road Racing this year. Not all the dates have been finalised as yet, but I will be riding at Anglesey Circuit, Aintree, Oulton Park and Tonfanau. When dates are released I will post them up here.
     
  3. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    I'm planning to ride with Hottrax and Wirral 100. Not starting until April/May though unless I can get some serious Oscar Tango!
     
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    Overtime. And not all of us are rich. Ill do what i can

    There aint many other 25 year olds doin it without sponsorship or the bank of daddy
     
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  6. sinewave

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    Best get a wriggle on YT, ya don't bounce as well once ya hit 30+
     
  7. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    You do when you're a specimen of a human being like me sinewave
     
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  8. Jimbo Vills

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    Too right!! Dreading getting to your age dude....
     
  9. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    I'm in the best shape of my life!! Until I crash that is.. :)
     
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    I'm sure U are Jimbo!

    You'll never look as good as me at my age! [​IMG]
     
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  11. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    How old are you sine late 40s?
     
  12. Jimbo Vills

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    Tbh mate, I really hope I look that good at 50....
     
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  13. sinewave

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    You're only 4 years out matey!

    ....................and U thought that was an insult! :cool:
     
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  14. Yorkshire Tyke

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    54?
     
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  15. muckster

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    I'm racing in the Irish Superbike Championship but also plan on making it over to Anglesey and Oulton to compete in an event or two.
    Possibly Thundersport or Wirral 100..
    I've done a few trackdays in Anglesey and 1 in Oulton so figure I won't be at too much of a disadvantage than racing at an unknown circuit
     
  16. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Are all irish racers crazy??
     
  17. muckster

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    Do you define crazy as, do we like racing on narrow roads surrounded by stone walls, trees and the like at speeds up to 200mph than yes we probably are a bit crazy.
    I don't personally road race as I tend to fall of a bit so I'd rather roll around in the kitty litter on a short circuit than end up seriously hurt or worse on the roads.
    Love watching it though, nothing beats sticking your head out over a ditch watching those lads fly by just feet away from you
     
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  18. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Yeah its awesome!! I'm the same mate don't mind throwing myself around on track but you have to be extremely confident in your self and the bike to race on the road
     
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    Nice one, give me a shout if you are over at Anglesey or Oulton, especially with Wirral 100 as I am doing all the rounds with them. Would be good to meet up for a natter.
     
  20. muckster

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    Will do!! What's the Wirral 100 like to race with. Ie is it well ran, decent track time etc.
    I hear Thundersport runs like clockwork.. Just want to pick best value for money as it is pretty expensive for me to attend a UK meeting with the added travel costs!!
     

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