Southern 100 - good luck Stuart. - Page 2

09-07-2012, 05:53 AM

Is Stuart racing on number 69? There is a guy from andover in the programme, just wondering if its the same fella?

gary tompkins · 09-07-2012, 07:54 AM

Good luck - hope the weather improves

09-07-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mand

Is Stuart racing on number 69? There is a guy from andover in the programme, just wondering if its the same fella?

Yep, hes on number 69

J.P · 09-07-2012, 10:00 AM

I hope it all goes well.

Rally · 09-07-2012, 12:26 PM

Good luck Stu, and what a number to be given! If that doesn't bring you luck, what will? Lol
Have a great time.

Liz · 09-07-2012, 12:34 PM

I've just spoken to Stafford and passed on all your best wishes to Stuart - they have no internet access!

buzzbomb · 09-07-2012, 07:01 PM

69 seems to be a good number, at least for another 11 months...

Liz · 09-07-2012, 07:12 PM

It seems that I have been given the role of Press Officer so the news up to now:

First practice done on both bikes (600 & 400). Bike's went well and Stu went well. Short break until second practice session later this evening. Weather good with light winds. Stu says now he remembers why he enjoys it so much! They are very organised with a whiteboard for the times Stu has to be where and when, but have managed to smash the front off the 99p clock by slamming the van door on it (once each!), it is still working though! Event catering consists of cheese and tomato wraps with salad cream and spam and salad cream wraps. Bargain of the day 24 bottles of water for £4.50!

They also saw Mand and Mr Cake earlier by the seaside!

Albie · 09-07-2012, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the updates Liz. Keep them coming when anything comes in. Bit like the war office.

Liz · 09-07-2012, 08:21 PM

Will do! Keep calm and carry on!

09-07-2012, 08:27 PM

Ditto, best of luck Stu. Kick some ass mate.

chris yeatman · 09-07-2012, 09:16 PM

liz, if u could ask stu to let me know wen he's back, so i could pop round for coffee and finish the biscuits off. cheers.

09-07-2012, 10:09 PM

From the spectators perspective....

We watched at southern 100 headquarters though we did think we watch from cross 4 ways but we were early and couldnt resist a sneaky peak around the paddock. Saw guy martin getting a rub down with a physio... Hope the multi talented mechanic *** dietician Stafford gave you the same treatment Stuart? It was a nice surprise to see you both in peel this lunch time.

The practice sessions were flipping ace, sharing the road with the likes of some road racing legends must be awesome. Thanks for the wave, you made Dave feel very special...

Liz · 10-07-2012, 06:15 AM

Update after second practice sessions:

Stu says second practice session was better but needs more speed after the first one, an extra 3 or 4MPH a lap would do! They are going to alter the gearing on the 400 with a bigger rear sprocket to pull top gear. Apart from tha,t a long day (they got back to the house gone 11pm!) with swift bike swaps between sessions so Stafford's been kept busy making sure that visors are ready, fuel available and bikes warmed up and in the right place at the right time!

Liz · 10-07-2012, 07:35 PM

Latest news:

Small leak on the 400 became an issue this morning. So sorting that out plus a new fuel filter.

Practice delayed due to an RTA on the road prior to closure. Both bikes through scrutineering and in the holding area (at 18.30pm).

20.13 update:
Practice complete, leak fixed, awaiting race times.................

09-07-2012, 05:53 AM	#16
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	back on the island Is Stuart racing on number 69? There is a guy from andover in the programme, just wondering if its the same fella?

09-07-2012, 07:54 AM	#17
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Good luck - hope the weather improves __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

09-07-2012, 10:00 AM	#19
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I hope it all goes well. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

09-07-2012, 12:34 PM	#21
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	I've just spoken to Stafford and passed on all your best wishes to Stuart - they have no internet access! __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

09-07-2012, 07:12 PM	#23
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	It seems that I have been given the role of Press Officer so the news up to now: First practice done on both bikes (600 & 400). Bike's went well and Stu went well. Short break until second practice session later this evening. Weather good with light winds. Stu says now he remembers why he enjoys it so much! They are very organised with a whiteboard for the times Stu has to be where and when, but have managed to smash the front off the 99p clock by slamming the van door on it (once each!), it is still working though! Event catering consists of cheese and tomato wraps with salad cream and spam and salad cream wraps. Bargain of the day 24 bottles of water for £4.50! They also saw Mand and Mr Cake earlier by the seaside! __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

09-07-2012, 12:26 PM	#20
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Good luck Stu, and what a number to be given! If that doesn't bring you luck, what will? Lol Have a great time.

09-07-2012, 07:01 PM	#22
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	69 seems to be a good number, at least for another 11 months...

09-07-2012, 07:22 PM	#24
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Thanks for the updates Liz. Keep them coming when anything comes in. Bit like the war office. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

09-07-2012, 08:21 PM	#25
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	Will do! Keep calm and carry on! __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

09-07-2012, 08:27 PM	#26
S4Rs MacK Guest Posts: n/a	Ditto, best of luck Stu. Kick some ass mate.

09-07-2012, 09:16 PM	#27
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	liz, if u could ask stu to let me know wen he's back, so i could pop round for coffee and finish the biscuits off. cheers. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

09-07-2012, 10:09 PM	#28
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	From the spectators perspective.... We watched at southern 100 headquarters though we did think we watch from cross 4 ways but we were early and couldnt resist a sneaky peak around the paddock. Saw guy martin getting a rub down with a physio... Hope the multi talented mechanic *** dietician Stafford gave you the same treatment Stuart? It was a nice surprise to see you both in peel this lunch time. The practice sessions were flipping ace, sharing the road with the likes of some road racing legends must be awesome. Thanks for the wave, you made Dave feel very special...

10-07-2012, 06:15 AM	#29
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	Update after second practice sessions: Stu says second practice session was better but needs more speed after the first one, an extra 3 or 4MPH a lap would do! They are going to alter the gearing on the 400 with a bigger rear sprocket to pull top gear. Apart from tha,t a long day (they got back to the house gone 11pm!) with swift bike swaps between sessions so Stafford's been kept busy making sure that visors are ready, fuel available and bikes warmed up and in the right place at the right time! __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

10-07-2012, 07:35 PM	#30
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	Latest news: Small leak on the 400 became an issue this morning. So sorting that out plus a new fuel filter. Practice delayed due to an RTA on the road prior to closure. Both bikes through scrutineering and in the holding area (at 18.30pm). 20.13 update: Practice complete, leak fixed, awaiting race times................. __________________ Never give up, never surrender!