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Old 25 Sep 08, 02:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Oulton Park, 3rd October?

Anybody doing this one?

I've just booked (with Ducati Wolverhampton) but I think it's full now.
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Old 25 Sep 08, 03:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Well thats handy then innit!
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Well thats handy then innit!
Well..... it's handy if others had ALREADY booked before it was full! Then we could all have a jolly good time together!

You could always come over to hold my brolly Gav?
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Nah you're alright - I look ****e in hot pants and a crop top.......
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Nah you're alright - I look ****e in hot pants and a crop top.......
It's a worry that you already know you look ****e in hot pants and a crop top!

I would have thought you could pull it off OK but if you've already tried.... you're right, best give it a miss!
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I have an alterego called Gavina McCallme
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That's a pic of Gav as Gavina in his avatar, Paul. Honest.
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That's a pic of Gav as Gavina in his avatar, Paul. Honest.
Well, credit where it's due then Rob, he's got a lovely pair of legs! I'm pretty sure that's a wig though!
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will you stop teasing me with all these track days at Oulton

that is day before racing at Cadwell so I will be having a breakdown trying to pack the van and pretend I am working so no chance of riding.
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Old 03 Oct 08, 05:15 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Well, the sun's been out ALL DAY! God looked down, smiled, patted me on the head and said 'good boy Paul'.

It was a little chilly at 6:30am and the track was still damp for the first session but it then just got better and better. Still chilly but dry.... hurrah!

Loads of Ducati's out on track, there must be some from the forum. I even got Ducati Wolverhampton (who happened to be there) to have a crack at setting up my suspension. Only a tweak but it's made a big difference. I was passing almost everyone towards the end of the day. I've decided, I'm OK on the bends, straights and braking but I'm not quick enough on the gas coming out of a bend. I think I'll work on that next time.

Tyre warmers were fantastic! I felt confident straight from the pit lane. Not everyone took their time to warm tyres and at least 20 people came off. One was taken to hospital by helecopter. Never a good sign but I couldn't understand why so many were binning it. Mostly from the fast group and you would think they'd know better. Hey ho, I hope everyone's OK.

So, I don't know it the weather will hold out for another track day before the end of the year but I'll be keeping my eye on the forcast and the track day websites.
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I'd have loved to do this one Paul, I'm glad you had a great day!
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