Ducati UK trackdays 2014

[slob]

Links to info and bookings

Donington Park - Tuesday 27th May (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?p=477574)

Silverstone - Thursday 31st July (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?p=477576)

[natdereuck]

In the diary :-)

[scrapps]

Will put in my new UKMOC calendar when it arrives. :thumbsup:

[J.P]

Oooo, not done Donnington or Silverstone

[slob]

The only other info I have is both will be the full GP layouts.

[scrapps]

Oooo nice (my little 600 SS my lack a bit of speed :chuckle:)

[slob]

Oooo nice (my little 600 SS my lack a bit of speed :chuckle:)

You'll be fine at Donny, what you lose on the straights you'll make up elsewhere. I've never done Silverstone GP so can't really comment.

[pegboy]

Silverstone GP is fantastic, i love it, did the GP circuit about 4 times now

[steeevvvooo]

Naughty bike #1 or naughty bike #2.... hmmmm

[J.P]

Naughty bike #1 or naughty bike #2.... hmmmm

It's not naughty if its a Ducati :)

[scrapps]

I am very interested in the Donnington one in May. Anybody fancy getting a little UKMOC group together for a day out.
Got a couple of bits to do on the SS (fit better forks and finish brake mods) then will be looking to give it a try on the track.

[Fatal]

Do they do a slow as fluck novice class for an old wobbler

[jonzi]

Do they do a slow as fluck novice class for an old wobbler

Yeah just follow Slob around

/runs away

[scrapps]

Do they do a slow as fluck novice class for an old wobbler

I hope so as thats the class for me :mand:

[Flip]

I like Donington a lot! Watching the racing on T.V. doesn't do it's gradients justice- never done the 'Loop' though or a track day there for that matter.

If there's camping on the Monday before I'll probably bring the little bike along- It'll be a good run out ready for the CRMC three day Classic Festival 8th, 9th & 10th August 2014.

[dunlop0_1]

Looks good for me and Mrs Monster at Donny. :D

Nice one Rob

[utopia]

I'll probably pop along to one or both of these.
I may or may not actually be riding, though I do rather fancy Donnington.

[Flip]

Does anyone know if there are still places available for this?

Ducati are still saying to contact Focused Events but they don't have the date listed on their website.

Also if there are any left do you know if we get any club discount or anything?

[Kato]

Good luck.............

I've now been to three Ducati UK organised events and all have been a total shambles and a complete waste of a day, not saying I won't go again but I now know to expect DUK to set their standards very low and then struggle to achieve

[Stafford]

DUK do seem to aspire to feck ups and overpricing. Best part of the day apart from riding is the banter. Kind of a shame DUK have to get involved really.

[slob]

One of DUK's aims this year was specifically to make sure these trackdays are in the same price range as a 'regular' day at these circuits, I suspect part of achieving this would be cutting out the 'middleman' ie Focused' etc. I will try and get some more info.

[Flip]

Hmmm not sure £175 is in the same price bracket as a regular track day at Donny but there you go- I thought it would be a good day out, a chance to catch up and give the 'Little Bike' an outing there before I race there again in the Classic Festival in August.

Ducati UK web site still saying it is to be booked through Focused Events so will wait to hear more.

http://www.ducatiuk.com/events/ducati_uk_exclusive_track_day/2013/05/28/989/index.do

[slob]

...about £15 over the regular price but you get buffet breakfast & lunch, Checa etc.etc. so not too far adrift. I'll be booking since I haven't been back to Donny since my first ever trackday off in 2005 (inexperienced, 3rd trackday and 1st time in inters) so I have some demons to lay to rest, loved the circuit.

I definitely plan on Silverstone too, since I've only ever done the National, not the full GP circuit unless you count a bunch of virtual laps on GT6 ;-)

[Flip]

Didn't realise track days at Donington were that much (I've only done them at Brands), I guess they have to pay for the improvements somehow.

Still am tempted though if I can get some booking details plus if I can get put in a slow group coz the old bike won't keep up on the straights.

Are folk booked in already???

[slob]

Okay, long chat with DUK at the Excel show today.

Both Donington & Silverstone trackdays will be £165 each, with buffet food at Donny and £10 food voucher at Silverstone.

Both events will be run by Superbike School (not Focused... the link you found is from 2013 Flip) for DUK, probably with the possibility of bike hire now CSS have a fleet of Ducatis

They plan to offer book 11 pay for 10, so we should make a list for each and block book to ensure 10% discount where possible

I should get more details in the next week, as soon as I have more info it will be posted here.

[Flip]

That sounds more like it do you have any information on groups etc. as the old bike is slow compared with modern bikes but would still like to get out on it if possible.

We had a very slow train journey up to the show from the South coast so didn't make it in time to meet up at the Ducati stand- still had a good day out though!

[slob]

I have posted all the info I have and will post anything else as soon as it comes in!

ps. I should point out Checa was at 2013 event, no info on special guests for 2104 yet.

[Dirty]

ps. I should point out Checa was at 2013 event, no info on special guests for 2104 yet.

Special guests for that one probably haven't been born yet :)

[Dirty]

Few extra details on the Motorapido newsletter

You can hire the new 1200 Monster for £249 (+£1000 damage deposit)

Or Panigales for £269/£349


http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2089c42f98b4ebbdd695d207c&id=120319bc2f&e=93c247e0b6

[utopia]

Hire a Panigale....!!!!
Feck, I'm tempted.
I'm actually quite awestruck by the design of the Panigale, and would absolutely love to ride one.
Though in fact, a test ride around my local twisties would be the cheaper option, and more suited to my budget.

[Dirty]

Hire a Panigale....!!!!
Feck, I'm tempted.
I'm actually quite awestruck by the design of the Panigale, and would absolutely love to ride one.
Though in fact, a test ride around my local twisties would be the cheaper option, and more suited to my budget.

You can have a go of mine for free mate.

Of course I haven't bought one yet, but I will and when I do the offer stands :)

[pegboy]

:banghead: Yesterday I booked Silverstone for me and mate, July 31st through Moto Rapido, should of checked on here first we could have managed the discount.

[slob]

Links to info and bookings

Donington Park - Tuesday 27th May (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?p=477574)

Silverstone - Thursday 31st July (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?p=477576)

[utopia]

You can have a go of mine for free mate.
Of course I haven't bought one yet, but I will and when I do the offer stands :)

What a star !!
Fancy trying a 750 sometime....?
Though maybe, just as a formality, we should check each other's riding styles first.
For all you know, I might be a careless thrasher. :D