Spa - August 7th - 8th

[jonzi]

Some of us have booked up for this next year

http://nolimitstrackdays.com/euro-tracks/spa.html

List so far:

Jonzi
Slob
Bex
JP
Steveeoo
LouSCannon

[steeevvvooo]

Booked in the novice/inters group :thumbsup:

Can't wait to navigate Eau Rouge...


http://s690.photobucket.com/user/steeevvvooo/media/Public/VIDEO0053_zpsfrxmdlag.mp4.html

[gary tompkins]

You can add me to that list

I'll book the novice/inters with steeevvvooo

[J.P]

http://nolimitstrackdays.com/euro-tracks/spa.html

List so far:

Jonzi
Slob
Bex
JP
Steveeoo
LouSCannon
Gary Tompkins

[gary tompkins]

The organisers at Spa in Belgium have now set a 600cc minimum capacity limit. No Limits were completely unaware of the rule change, and phoned them to check today. Jonzi gave me the heads up a few weeks ago. The new limit is being strictly enforced now, so that means I can't attend the weekend on the NC30. I've cancelled the booking now and will get a full refund. No Limits said they will update the booking page to stop others getting caught out. I will book track day at Snetterton and Brands Hatch in March/April instead.

I was really looking forward to this event - what a let down :(

[gary tompkins]

Revised list:

Jonzi
Slob
Bex
JP
Steveeoo
LouSCannon

[jonzi]

Glad you got a resolution just a shame that it wasn't the one that you wanted.

Seems a bit poop really, considering the bike is actually quite quick.

Make a post about the other track days you are doing, depending on dates, I will be up for a few.

[Dirty]

That's bad luck GT.

I wonder if 'strict' would stop an M600 (583cc)!

[steeevvvooo]

Just get some fireblade stickers on it and ride fast!

If it's to stop slow people being on track I'm in trouble...

[pegboy]

I've booked mugello at end of August again so twice in summer school holidays could mean divorce, mmmm shall i book???????

[gary tompkins]

That's bad luck GT.

I wonder if 'strict' would stop an M600 (583cc)!

The reason behind the 600cc limit was that spa is a very fast track, and the relative top speeds of sub 600cc machines like the NC30 compared to larger capacity bikes. The NC30 has just over 60bhp which is 50 less than most modern 600cc sports bikes, and around 40mp down on top speed. Depends on what gearing i run... but it's flat out at around 130mph. This isn't a problem on short and twisty UK tracks, where large capacity bikes struggle to get out of third gear and can't use the advantage. The NC30 can carry a lot of corner speed, and only really loses out on longer straights most of the time.

[Funkatronic]

I've booked mugello at end of August again so twice in summer school holidays could mean divorce, mmmm shall i book???????

tell her its a work training course :-)

u booked mugello with FE or NL?

[jonzi]

You coming to Spa Ali?

[Dirty]

The reason behind the 600cc limit was that spa is a very fast track, and the relative top speeds of sub 600cc machines like the NC30 compared to larger capacity bikes. The NC30 has just over 60bhp which is 50 less than most modern 600cc sports bikes, and around 40mp down on top speed. Depends on what gearing i run... but it's flat out at around 130mph. This isn't a problem on short and twisty UK tracks, where large capacity bikes struggle to get out of third gear and can't use the advantage. The NC30 can carry a lot of corner speed, and only really loses out on longer straights most of the time.

Well it's a silly rule then, or at least if not a silly rule then a silly standard by which to govern the rule. I guess cc though is easier to standardise than bhp or top speed. A Hardly Davidson Sportster is 800cc+, +/- 50bhp and might hit 100mph downhill on a good day :)

[jonzi]

The reason behind the 600cc limit was that spa is a very fast track, and the relative top speeds of sub 600cc machines like the NC30 compared to larger capacity bikes. The NC30 has just over 60bhp which is 50 less than most modern 600cc sports bikes, and around 40mp down on top speed. Depends on what gearing i run... but it's flat out at around 130mph. This isn't a problem on short and twisty UK tracks, where large capacity bikes struggle to get out of third gear and can't use the advantage. The NC30 can carry a lot of corner speed, and only really loses out on longer straights most of the time.

It's also 10 hp more than my 600ss that is allowed.

Stupid rule.

As Dirty said it should be on power output rather than capacity

Bex on a 125 would have ran rings round most of the people in the novice group.

[J.P]

Bex on a 125 would have ran rings round most of the people in the novice group.

Ahem, Inters Group more like. :)

[jonzi]

That I am not sure about, inters was fast, where as novice was dangerously slow.

On the 675, she will probably be middle of the pack I reckon.

It's those straights and the big up hill that are a killer though.

[J.P]

Well, her and me alike then on my 821.

[bex]

Ah cannae wait for Spa!

Pretty tough to learn?

[J.P]

Pretty tough to learn?

Easy, you just follow me round. :)

[Dirty]

Ah cannae wait for Spa!

Pretty tough to learn?

Buy a Playstation!

[J.P]

And the Euro vs Pound Exchange rate is at a 6 year low so makes those European trips definitely more attractive.

[jonzi]

Ah cannae wait for Spa!

Pretty tough to learn?

Not really, there's the back complex section or what ever it's called, other wise it's big power straights.

I have some videos of it if you think it would help, but they mostly show my bottom as the go pro is on the rear of the bike.

[bex]

Easy, you just follow me round. :)

That would be fine by me. :)

[Tokke007]

Yes, follow him so you can ride with one hand and enjoy the spectacular surroundings while JP is struggling to keep ahead.

[J.P]

Was that the list then ? I'm going to ask about accommodation at a place Rob and I have stayed at.

Revised list:

Jonzi
Slob
Bex
JP
Steveeoo
LouSCannon

[slob]

I've never stayed there (yet) jjp, but i'll give it a go. he does seem like a nice bloke, even if he thinks your name is jason ;-)

[Funkatronic]

I'm still waiting to see if i can do this, but really want to, was great last year,
although will an extra body make am arrangements more of a pain?

are you thinking of doing 5-9th again?

[slob]

sounds good to me. i'd love to nip over to the ring, sadly not on a weekend, it's just too dangerous

[J.P]

I was thinking of going over on the 6th, Thursday , ready for the Friday & Saturday on track.

Jave sent a mail to A&E Aventures to see if Neil remembers me and has any space.

[slob]

just mention the luggage ;-)

[J.P]

Yeah, he remembered.

But he's Full so no accommodation there, but he'll be on track on the first day.

[steeevvvooo]

I've booked the Balmoral in Spa for theThursday, Friday and Saturday.

[J.P]

Also booked Balmoral for those 3 nights

[marchesini]

Hmm. Tempted. Mind you, do i trust my bike to last a whole 2 days without breaking down?

[slob]

Better make yer mind up quick Simon.
Balmoral booked Thu-Sat.

[marchesini]

Better make yer mind up quick Simon.
Balmoral booked Thu-Sat.

To help me make my mind up pronto - what's the damage inc accommodation? £380 + extras. So is it £600-£700 for accommodation / food etc or are there any hidden extras. Does this price ship the bike or is this track time only. Do people drive - as it's 'only' 3 1/2 hours away from Calais?

I'm sure google would answer all my questions but that button on my keybaord is broken at the moment - a dose of lazybastarditis.

[jonzi]

To help me make my mind up pronto - what's the damage inc accommodation? £380 + extras. So is it £600-£700 for accommodation / food etc or are there any hidden extras. Does this price ship the bike or is this track time only. Do people drive - as it's 'only' 3 1/2 hours away from Calais?

I'm sure google would answer all my questions but that button on my keybaord is broken at the moment - a dose of lazybastarditis.

Dunno about cost, probably about that for track time and accomodation

We are going to ship the bikes, either hire some vans and drive them, or get a man to take them over.

It's a good track, you should come.

Bring two bikes if you think one won't last a day.

[marchesini]

Bring two bikes if you think one won't last a day.

Two bikes that work ... more chance of me winning the lottery. Which is pretty unlikely as I don't even buy tickets.

However, tempted by this though and if I can drive to Italy, Calais and a bit further should be a doddle. I'll have to get my Google button fixed and do the sums.

Would be good to catch up with some old faces though.

Re the groups, can you swap around them as I'm sure I'll be a bit track rusty. I wouldn't want be stuck in novices, once I've blown away my cobwebs.

[slob]

and check the noise limits

[jonzi]

You will be fine with the noise limits, they didn't test last time as far as I can remember, they just checked if you had a baffle or not if it was a race can.

As for groups, They do it in 4 groups, I wouldn't go in novice if I were you. Last year it was very slow and very erratic.

Go in the inters or fast. They use transponders so move the groups around anyway.

[J.P]

Friends,
As this is going to be a near two week trip for Bex and I in the car with trailer, I've already booked by Eurotunnel spaces, it being August and all.

August 6th.
10.50 am Eurotunnel. Arrives 12.25 pm.

We're returning on the 16th August.

[LouSCannon]

Gonna try and plan our trip over this coming weeks... any recommendations for places in or around Bruges gratefully received...

Rob, will drop you an email also, but if you see this let me know what your plans are likely to be, keen to get things booked over the next couple of weeks?

[J.P]

There are some nice places in the centre of town, but you might have problems parking the van. You'd have better luck in the evening when all the day trippers have left.

[slob]

... any recommendations for places in or around Bruges gratefully received...



Don't go up the tower ;-)

[J.P]

Isn't there something about Bruges and dwarves ?
Is that in some film or have I made that up ?

[slob]

... same film

Ken: Your girlfriend's very pretty.
Jimmy: She ain't my girlfriend. She's a prostitute I just picked up.
Ken: I wasn't aware there were any prostitutes in Bruges.
Jimmy: You just have to look in the right places... brothels are good.
Ken: Well, you've picked up a very pretty prostitute.
Jimmy: Thank you.

[J.P]

That doesn't mention dwaves at all though ?
Or was it a Dwarf Prostitute ? I can't remember.

[Dirty]

Jimmy was a dwarf actor. Dwarf prostitutes are a fantasy of your own making! :)

[crust]

Jonzi
Slob
Bex
JP
Steveeoo
LouSCannon
crust :)

Booked in 'confident' :scratch: yeah, they weren't so sure either. Apparently its a chrono thing so we'll get moved anyway.

Now to sort out accommodation - any contact details for 'Balmoral'?

The divebomber gets a euro track outing, mwah ha ha, do backfires count in the noise test?

[slob]

Awesome, are you bringing the GSXR? I'll dig out the hotel details.

[J.P]

Woo Hoo Crust.

SPA BALMORAL HOTEL
ROUTE DE BALMORAL 33, SPA , 4900, Spa, Wallonia, Belgium

[slob]

Silva Hotel Spa Balmoral

http://www.booking.com/hotel/be/spa-balmoral.en-gb.html?aid=311076;label=hotel-20042-be-UgqebkNw07I4G5ykRGJfaQS65457417180%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1% 3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg;sid=d07c82fc1bad342192e5c7 11e633eb43;dcid=4;dist=0;srfid=87624d5def815a49207 ad9350400c4ecf569d676X1;type=total;ucfs=1&

I'll email you about transport...

DOH! too slow

[crust]

Looking forward to it.

The GSXR has gone, fun while it lasted but only at prison entry speeds, so wasn't getting used. I've replaced it with a newish toy. Its loud, a twin and an absolute hoot, especially on over run BOOM!!!

Yup, I've gone orange, well, black actually.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa237/sicrust/Superduke/20150425_105729.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/sicrust/media/Superduke/20150425_105729.jpg.html)

I'll get onto the Balmoral.

Top stuff, looking forward to it already, are we there yet?

[crust]

Booking.com, booking.done

Spa Balmoral booked - sorted. Check in 6th Aug, check out 9th Aug.

Sticky Super Corsas - sorted

are we there yet?

[LouSCannon]

Will be great to see you again Crust! Glad you're joining us!!