Lydden hill trackday

[scrapps]

I have been looking into booking a trackday at Lydden Hill (kent) they do both cars and bikes on a small but well set up track. The track is a bit like Brands in shape and has a uphill tight hairpin and double apex long section like Brands.
They run 1 bike day most months and at £99.00 peak season its not as expensive as Brands.
So if anyone would like to join me please let me know. P.S. if we can get 10 or more we will get a group/club discount.
I am looking at march and june.

www.lyddenracecircuit.co.uk

[slob]

I'll play if my other commitments allow.

[scrapps]

Ok Slob check the dates. I am going to book the march one to get my bike sorted early. :flag: if good i will book another in the warmer weather.

[slob]

I'm not going to a UK trackday earlier than April!
I've been round a cold Brands in April OK but Gadget and I were luck not to drown at Silverstone in March a few years ago. The roads were icy on the way there and the fog was so thick you couldn't see the length of the paddock.

[scrapps]

See your point I did brands in October but was very lucky with the weather cold as .... But no rain or ice.
I may risk it as only down the road and most of April and may are no go for me due to other commitments.
I Don't want to wait till June for my 1st trackday. will prob still go in June aswell.

[jimbo696]

I am interested and my mate would be... I assume they are OK with two piece leathers that zip up round the middles??

[fatbloke]

can i play? even tho i wont be on the Ducati

[slob]

You can always play Terry!

I still remember Muttley's photo of you at paddock hill waiting for the tide to come in...
you still had a better day than Simon though.

[scrapps]

can i play? even tho i wont be on the Ducati

Yep any time. the more people the better (i will be on a 750ss)

[scrapps]

I am interested and my mate would be... I assume they are OK with two piece leathers that zip up round the middles??

Sounds good to me and yes two piece ok if they have the long zip that goes all the way round.:)

[Albie]

Always a gamble the weather. I would opt for June for me personally even though its 4 months away. Up for it YES

[Gadget]

I am up for it.:thumbsup:
Like Slob, I will not want to risk a spoilt event due to inconsiderate spring weather.
It is also only an hour away.

Another track to cross off the list.

[slob]

It's a great track for smaller bikes, if you're not a total muppet you can stick a 600/620 (or 250 stroker) underneath R1s and 'blades everywhere!

[fatbloke]

It's a great track for smaller bikes, if you're not a total muppet you can stick a 600/620 (or 250 stroker) underneath R1s and 'blades everywhere!
your no joking slob bigger bikes struggle round.
I'm not fast but I'm not slow either, on my M1000 I was being lapped by Stu Watkins on his
400 supermoto, very very embarrassing!!

[slob]

I remember Stu beiong a bit freaked because he'd ridden a supermoto there before and when we got out on track it turned out they ride supermotos anti-clockwise and other bikes clockwise (and before some jackass pipes up ...not at the same time)

[johnsy]

I remember Stu beiong a bit freaked because he'd ridden a supermoto there before and when we got out on track it turned out they ride supermotos anti-clockwise and other bikes clockwise (and before some jackass pipes up ...not at the same time)

Laughing my bits off, it'd be good to see... :chuckle:

[craigie]

I'd be up for it again, like Rob I'll go for a summer one. Hopefully won't have to rebuild my engine after it.

[scrapps]

Ok lets start a list of names for sat 12th June please put name and what group and then if we can get ten in the next week or two we can get a group/club discount.:thumbsup:

Scrapps - inters

[slob]

that's WDW mate!

[scrapps]

A good point well made :eyepopping: i will look at other dates......

[AndyP]

Im interested, even more so if theres a discount.
I had good day there last year, only spoilt by a cancelled last session due to lack of ambulances.

[scrapps]

As i can not get enough time off work to go to WDW:grump: i am going to book the june 12 date.
so if intrested (and not going to WDW) please join the list.


Scrapps - inters

[scrapps]

Well guys and girls I am booking Lydden for 12th june and poss for the 24th july if others are intrested in the july date as it does no clash with wdw.:flag:

[slob]

24th July sounds good Rick.
Triumph-John and I can make that one with any luck.

[J.P]

Count me in for then too.
Who's running the day for me to book with ?

[scrapps]

Ok i will book the july 24th date. i will call them and see what spaces they have.and post details.

[J.P]

thanks mate

[scrapps]

They have spaces in all groups for this saturday plus for june or july at the moment.
we can get a group discount if 6 or more book at one time but at £99 for the day i am not that bothered.
you need to call them direct to book or can down load a form at the web site. 01304 830557 or search lydden hill race on the web.:spin:

[J.P]

I've printed the form, told the wife & posting my cheque this afternoon for the 24th of July. :)

[NattyBoy]

can i play? even tho i wont be on the Ducati

I'll put some battle scars on your exhaust again if yer like mate ! That little toy of yours should go well round lydden mate. Im up for tis. Stayed at a craking little B&B run by an old lady last time.

Should have the RGV up together by then for some stinkwheel action !

[scrapps]

Ok i am going to book june and july they want people to print booking forms and send via post.

[slob]

John and I will be posting Cheques for Inters in morning

[johnsy]

There's a voice in my head screaming go...go....go..... :shocked:

I'm weak, my monster's had a lonely winter, i'm sure she deserves it.... :yoparty:

Is that enough justification.... :scratch:

[scrapps]

More than enough johnsy.
I am booked for June (novice) and July (inters)
Not been to lydden before and 1st trackday of year so playing safe in the novice group.

[johnsy]

Had a chat with me Monster, and i'll be treating her & booking up July. Looks like it the inters then, all monsters together...

[scrapps]

Had a chat with me Monster, and i'll be treating her & booking up July. Looks like it the inters then, all monsters together...

Thats good news the more the better and louder. :drunk:

[Gadget]

I am okay for July also.

[scrapps]

It will be great to have you along mate.

[stuart]

Last year at Lydden on was my best trackday yet, I'm up for April for sure.

Last weekend was in the first group out on the new circuit at Silverstone (minus the infield), the combination of torrential rain plus a thin layer of mud was quite breathtaking ;-)

Still, it looks like a great track and booking again when it's dry, think there's one May 16th if any one is up for that.

Stu

[stuart]

Hey Tel, I've got 50cc's more now with the Husky so it'll be a much more even match with the CCM !

[slob]

anyone recevied confirmation of this booking yet?
tried calling and emailing but no replies.

[scrapps]

No contact yet. I will try to call them later.
Looking forward to my first trackday next weekend.(sat 12th) at lydden hill

[craigie]

I called today to ask about availability and got an answer, and the one I wanted. Will be sending a cheque tomorrow.

[jimbo696]

Bugger, I will have to miss it; I will be away in Spa....I suppose it could be worse, I could be working!!!!!

[scrapps]

I called today to ask about availability and got an answer, and the one I wanted. Will be sending a cheque tomorrow.

Is that for June or july ? It looks like I am going on my own next week still I can get to know the track ready for july.:biggrin:

[J.P]

I follow you round then in July .... :)

[jimbo696]

I am away 11-13 June in Spa...What date is the July one??

[J.P]

Saturday the 24th Jim.

[craigie]

Is that for June or july ? It looks like I am going on my own next week still I can get to know the track ready for july.:biggrin:

July I'm afraid, you'll be super fast when we get there.

[jimbo696]

Thanks JP....

[scrapps]

July I'm afraid, you'll be super fast when we get there.

No I am still learning and not been on track since last aug.
but hope the little ss will be just the job for lyddn hill and a practice will help me keep a good pace in july.
look forward to seenig you then.:flag:

[scrapps]

Wow what a great little track. I had a fantastic day on the ss saturday the bike went well I had fun and we both got home safe.
I look forward to July and another good day at lydden hill.:thumbsup:
Thanks to Albie for popping down to say hi. I look forward to seeing the video footage from the cam Albie attatched to the front of my bike.(mostly me being over taken lol)

[Albie]

Qualitys is good on you tube. It took 3 hours to load 6 and a bit minutes too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZjqabsItIE

[jimbo696]

Nic vid Albie....looking fwd to the 24th......

[scrapps]

Cheers Albie. shame it only lasted 1/2 a lap after the 2 lap tyre warming. still at least it only shows me being over taken by one of many bikes lol
Great picture quality thanks mate.:thumbsup:

[scrapps]

OK folks I hope you all had your letters/packs from Lydden and are all set to go.
I collected my monster from DHR yesterday and will set to work later getting it ready for saturday.(loose mirrors,cover glass,bleed/check brakes etc) I will be at the track early as its only 30mins away and will see you guys/girls in the pits.
P.S. no petrol for sale at track but a garage is only few mile away on the main road. They have a good snack wagon plus the pits/toilets are all very good.:flag::flag:

[J.P]

Cheers. Hope to be there before 8.

[slob]

Craig and I are leaving the petrol station nearest Fatboys (end of Aspen Way) at 6am if anyone else from North of the River wants to join us.

[slob]

Did anyone get the photographers details?

[scrapps]

Yes its mikesavagephotography.co.uk Photos not up yet.

Hope you all had as much fun as me. :flag:

[He11cat]

Scrapps how the he go then... and did you have a good time ??

[J.P]

Photo's are now up on, mikesavagephotography.co.uk

[J.P]

And a y limited number I took too,

http://gallery.me.com/justinphotis#100478

[scrapps]

Scrapps how the he go then... and did you have a good time ??

The bike was not perfect but went well (shame about my riding lol) I had a great day thanks and look forward to cadwell in two weeks. Mmm had some great apple muffins thanks Heather.

[gary tompkins]

Had a look a the gallery - there are some good on track shots