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**harriebird** · 08 Apr 08, 02:11 PM

OK, a few people have asked what goes on for spectators.

You need a ticket to get in - a friendly DD racer may have a spare, if not it's about £10. This admits you to the paddock area and anywhere else you choose to watch from. Strictly speaking you need a pit pass to be in the pitlane but this isnt often enforced.

Children are welcome but there's not always much for them to do so if they're not that keen on bikes then they may not have the greatest of days. The paddock is a busy area with people on bikes and cars moving around regularly, so keep your eyes peeled. Dogs are not permitted (except at Lydden!) under any circumstances.

Scrutineering is normally until about 10am on race day, some organised souls are up and through by 7.45am but others are still running around with gaffer tape and dog tags at 9.55am.

Then it's timed practice for 15 minutes or so.

There are normally 2 x 8 lap races per DD class, at some point between 10am and 5pm.

Many of the DDers enter other races to get extra track time or start practice. In these races we may be out with anything up to 1098s (in Sound of Thunder) or CB500s which can make life interesting.

You don't need to bring anything other than yourself and your pompoms really, there is normally a cafe and if you're lucky an ice cream van. Cakes and sweeties are much appreciated of course. and you have to cheer lots.

it's a great place to catch up with people and watch some great racing. The racing schedule is normally packed and pretty varied, and there really is something for all bike lovers.

Here's a list of which number is whose

2008 DesmoDue Racer Index

so keep your eyes out and make sure you introduce yourself, don't hang around and say nowt and then complain no-one spoke to you!

Look forward to seeing some of you soon - but be warned you may end up trawling ebay for a race bike before you know it.....1,2,3 back in the room....oh actually, you're on the grid and the lights just went out!

08 Apr 08, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
harriebird Little Miss Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: home at last :D Posts: 4,074 harriebird's Gallery Bike: Class B DD bike #6	Coming to a DD race? Here's what to expect OK, a few people have asked what goes on for spectators. You need a ticket to get in - a friendly DD racer may have a spare, if not it's about £10. This admits you to the paddock area and anywhere else you choose to watch from. Strictly speaking you need a pit pass to be in the pitlane but this isnt often enforced. Children are welcome but there's not always much for them to do so if they're not that keen on bikes then they may not have the greatest of days. The paddock is a busy area with people on bikes and cars moving around regularly, so keep your eyes peeled. Dogs are not permitted (except at Lydden!) under any circumstances. Scrutineering is normally until about 10am on race day, some organised souls are up and through by 7.45am but others are still running around with gaffer tape and dog tags at 9.55am. Then it's timed practice for 15 minutes or so. There are normally 2 x 8 lap races per DD class, at some point between 10am and 5pm. Many of the DDers enter other races to get extra track time or start practice. In these races we may be out with anything up to 1098s (in Sound of Thunder) or CB500s which can make life interesting. You don't need to bring anything other than yourself and your pompoms really, there is normally a cafe and if you're lucky an ice cream van. Cakes and sweeties are much appreciated of course. and you have to cheer lots. it's a great place to catch up with people and watch some great racing. The racing schedule is normally packed and pretty varied, and there really is something for all bike lovers. Here's a list of which number is whose 2008 DesmoDue Racer Index so keep your eyes out and make sure you introduce yourself, don't hang around and say nowt and then complain no-one spoke to you! Look forward to seeing some of you soon - but be warned you may end up trawling ebay for a race bike before you know it.....1,2,3 back in the room....oh actually, you're on the grid and the lights just went out! __________________ now what?!