Racing again (at last)

acotrel · Aug 19, 2020

FastFred said:
I'm entered at Darley this weekend as 44 on the TZ350G (first time out after 28 years so not expecting much) and 71 on the Honda k4 as reserve - number 71.
Mike are you going his weekend as I will bring that screen back?

Take a beta-blocker. Everything becomes much easier.

Moto55UK · Aug 19, 2020

FastFred said:
I'm entered at Darley this weekend as 44 on the TZ350G (first time out after 28 years so not expecting much) and 71 on the Honda k4 as reserve - number 71.
Mike are you going his weekend as I will bring that screen back?

Hi simon, unfortunately not, I would have liked to have gone on Saturday for a watch but the covid rules are only allowing spectators from park corner to the hairpin and no access to the paddock. i am going to the covid fest on monday same as Ralph so if your desperate to off load that screen you could always ask ralph to bring it on Monday, if not no matter.
Mike

FastFred · Aug 19, 2020

Moto55UK said:
Hi simon, unfortunately not, I would have liked to have gone on Saturday for a watch but the covid rules are only allowing spectators from park corner to the hairpin and no access to the paddock. i am going to the covid fest on monday same as Ralph so if your desperate to off load that screen you could always ask ralph to bring it on Monday, if not no matter.
Mike

Ok Mike, I'll stick it in the van. That spectator rule seems a bit pointless cramming everyone in that section of circuit..

Seeley920 · Aug 19, 2020

acotrel said:
Take a beta-blocker. Everything becomes much easier.

Seriously? So you're promoting banned substances in motorsport?

That explains a lot

storm42 · Aug 20, 2020

FastFred said:
I'm entered at Darley this weekend as 44 on the TZ350G (first time out after 28 years so not expecting much) and 71 on the Honda k4 as reserve - number 71.
Mike are you going his weekend as I will bring that screen back?

Reserve!!!, going to be busy then

I don't think Mike Harding is coming to Darley, but I will see him at the Thunderfest on Monday if you want, I can get the screen to him.

When are you getting to Darley?

Oops, didn't see Mike's post.

FastFred · Aug 20, 2020

storm42 said:
Reserve!!!, going to be busy then I don't think Mike Harding is coming to Darley, but I will see him at the Thunderfest on Monday if you want, I can get the screen to him.

When are you getting to Darley?

Oops, didn't see Mike's post.

Getting there about 4pm, park near the toilets so I can get the gazebo under the tree on the grass. Green Tranny van cant miss it! All the k4 lads are there for signatures for IOM next year.

FastFred · Aug 20, 2020

FastFred said:
Getting there about 4pm, park near the toilets so I can get the gazebo under the tree on the grass. Green Tranny van cant miss it! All the k4 lads are there for signatures for IOM next year.

Mike I have a spare ticket if you want it

Steves · Aug 20, 2020

71 (coincidence) on the Norton. Will look out for you. F750 and ACU post classic

FastFred · Aug 20, 2020

Steves said:
71 (coincidence) on the Norton. Will look out for you. F750 and ACU post classic

acotrel · Aug 20, 2020

Seeley920 said:
Seriously? So you're promoting banned substances in motorsport?

That explains a lot

When you race, the adrenalin rush is your enemy - not your friend. If you have a moment, the rush can help you make mistakes. Shooters use beta-blockers to steady their hands. If you use them when you road race, you just cope with any incident in the cold hard light of day and ride through. Same when you drive your car on public roads - you never get flustered and make mistakes, regardless of what happens. If you don't use a beta-blocker, you need to control your adrenalin psychologically. If you are totally competent and confident, that is easier. I find that whenever I race, I don't calm down until I've had a couple of rides to get up to speed.

Ashphalt Al · Aug 20, 2020

Good luck all at Darley , i would have come to see you all however limited access etc . Take care and enjoy yourselves , i am going to an MSV classic track day at Cadwell park in September to check the Norton is ok for next season . Al

FastFred · Aug 20, 2020

acotrel said:
When you race, the adrenalin rush is your enemy - not your friend. If you have a moment, the rush can help you make mistakes. Shooters use beta-blockers to steady their hands. If you use them when you road race, you just cope with any incident in the cold hard light of day and ride through. Same when you drive your car on public roads - you never get flustered and make mistakes, regardless of what happens. If you don't use a beta-blocker, you need to control your adrenalin psychologically. If you are totally competent and confident, that is easier. I find that whenever I race, I don't calm down until I've had a couple of rides to get up to speed.

Thanks for the sound advice here. I'll take some beta blockers along and check they are ok at signing on..

Ashphalt Al · Aug 20, 2020

it was going so well until the carb dropped off

Moto55UK · Aug 20, 2020

FastFred said:
Mike I have a spare ticket if you want it

You sir are a gent! is it Ok to leave it on the gate or shal I phone you when I get there. see you on Saturday.
Cheers
Mike

FastFred · Aug 21, 2020

Moto55UK said:
You sir are a gent! is it Ok to leave it on the gate or shal I phone you when I get there. see you on Saturday.
Cheers
Mike

Call me Mike, 07427644902

acotrel · Aug 21, 2020

FastFred said:
Thanks for the sound advice here. I'll take some beta blockers along and check they are ok at signing on..

In Australia, they ask what medication you are taking on the entry form. If you don't tell them, you might not get an insurance pay-out if you are killed. - But if you take the beta-blocker, you are less likely to get killed.

Chris · Aug 21, 2020

I'm going to move this to a new thread entittled
" Lets talk Bollocks"

acotrel · Aug 22, 2020

I joked a little, but it is not entirely bollocks. The adrenalin rush you get when an incident happens, can help you make mistakes. With the beta-blocker, you don't jump.

Chris · Aug 22, 2020

Promoting using a banned fuel if the organisers don't do fuel checks. Risking marshals safety, other riders safety. Getting yourself banned for life! Then promoting banned drugs! Same outcomes as above. Jokes wearing thin Al.
Have a look at Cadwells lap times, those Ducatis you would like to race? Cos you know you will win. As the saying goes "you will see them twice! Once at the start & again when they lap you" And don't bother with choose your circuit lol cos it will be the same out come!
I also would like to develop a 750 Paton, no class to race it in, no history. SILENCED? Why. & please don't write of anymore people before you check their obituary. Think it through please.
But keep posting

acotrel · Aug 22, 2020

When I was a kid, we had graded races and there were four types of riders. Most of us duds belonged to C-grade and Allpowers C-grade was the most fun. It was always the most fun. It was the charge of the light brigade. The other three types of rider were B and A grade and 'international' - you got there by spending money and winning races. I only ever raced what I could afford, so I had to work harder to stay competitive.
I had a job at Winton which involved phoning around touting for entries for an historic event. I spoke to Robbie Phillis who rode for Muzzi Kawasaki overseas, about coming back into historic racing. He said ' I could do that, but I would have to win'. He did make a comeback into historic racing. I was talking to him later and he told me he had passed one of the young guys a bit fast, and the kid fell off his bike and ended up lying on the road. Getting passed like that is OK, if you know it is coming - often you don't.
I don't need a beta-blocker to race, but I usually use one - half a pill can save your life.. When you over-react during racing, you don't realise it is happening and it can crash you