Wet and dry - is making it a bit of a grim coaching day for my client. He doesn't have spare wheels so we are having to tread very carefully - so to speak.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Something different.
Having a run out on one of Chris Wilson's bikes today. Been invited to ride it at Goodwood.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Rain stayed away...
So far today it has been overly warm but no rain. Practice was alright third behind Robbie and Marty Mutt; done a bit of twiddling for qualifying tomorrow. Coaching word seems to be getting round, three folk have called for tips today.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Job done.
Won the Tom Wheatcroft trophy for Stu to take back home. Got down to a 1.15.246 in the process. Mike Cooper 2nd.
Tom Wheatcroft qualifying.
Did my best for Stu this morning and managed to get pole with Sean 2nd. With 53 bikes on track it was hard work getting a clear run. It'll be interesting to see how many end up on the grid as technically we're on the short track. Doing another race before the feature event to see if we can get the suspension set up a bit better.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Great day.
Had a fab time, riding with Andy Muggleton and Dave Grigson. Just finished the day topping the qualifying sheet for the ACU350 with a 1.15.701.
I got fastest race lap
Of 1.15.824. If I was Sean though on an RG500 I think after six laps I'd like to have won by a bit more than 5/100ths of a second from a TZ350 ;)
practice / qualifying session
Might struggle a bit with this one. Sean himself is not the issue - it's what he's riding!
Muddling 'Muggers'
Trying to sort out Andy and his transponder. He wants it as far forward as possible ready for the dash to the line!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Not seen the P&H boys for ages.
So we thought we would get together and have a run out at Donington.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Sunday promo
At Get Geared in Leeds who are having a Held promotional day. Brought 'Frank' for a run out and I'm displaying all my Held gear and all their gloves I've worn over the years.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Donington in the sun.
I was dreading today's coaching as the weather forecast was lousy. I'm pleased to report so far we are enjoying a warm sunny day.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Best I could do!
Stu said if the bike did not feel right I should pull in. But in fact had a cracking race with Guy. Made a dash for the line and think I just missed out by 4/100ths. Should have moved the transponder forward.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Long circuit.
For today's practice on the GP track we got permission to run with cameras. I couldn't believe it when on the way out the bike stopped and wouldn't start. I scootered up to pit lane and jumped on the spare. Set pole and came back in where the camera bike was now up and running. Out on it to compare bikes, first lap and the back came round at Hawthornes and it was all over! Kept pole time though. Race tomorrow 10.45am.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Now that definately did not...
...go to plan. Same old same old - downpour on the grid. Red flag for someone and I put my hand up. Race stopped and everyone given 15 mins to change tyres if they wanted. I had spare bike in pit lane. Then I was really suprised by backlash from a 'gang' of other competitors accusing me of stopping the race to allow those with money for wet tyres to have more success. I tried to explain that safety was the issue and that I race for fun and riding in those conditions was not fun, but they continued jabbering and shouting at me. Stu said only race if I wanted to - so I didn't. In shock really that everyone had turned on me so nasty I thought it was supposed to be family style!
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