Results/Standings
E.M.R.A's Minitwin Championship
Round 1, Mallory Park. 12/03/2017
Round 1.
The day as a whole went really well there was a few hiccups getting the wheels/tyres swapped over and sorted first thing but following those all went smooth. The first race was wet, I missed my classes qualifying laps (because of the hiccups) but fortunately managed to go out with the supertwins for my qualifying and placed 19th out of 27 on the grid (27 across three classes) overall that race I placed 5th in class which I was more than happy with and the new wet tyres worked a treat. Race 2, I missed the warm up lap altogether, as it was a dry race I wanted to keep the tyre warmers on as long as possible. But the plan failed and I started at the back of the grid. I know for next time.. The day overall couldn’t have gone any better, had a chance to race the bike in dry and wet conditions, caught up with John #333 a nice mate of ours and met someone new Chris #25 a really fast rider in my class who couldn’t do more to help me with my riding and his dad who helped swap the front wheel over for the second race, big respect to them both, looking forward to meeting up with them again at round 2! Next round we’ve decided to enter into an additional class, the Supertwin class, granted I won’t be competitive but ill double up on my warm up and racing time which is what it’s all about.
Big thanks to – Signasaurus, Wicklen ltd, Bike-tec, Physio Specifix, King of the Gym and West Midlands Supplies.
Paul (Signasaurus) Hope everything gets sorted and you’re back on your feet soon.
Rachael- My Number 1 Fan, for everything you do and for just being there.
Paul G- For all your help, I couldn’t have done it without you chief.
Mark/Denise- for coming, supporting and all your help in general. (and that extra stove)
Elliott/Matt- for coming to help and support me.
Feels awesome to have a great team of people around me helping wherever they can,
Bring On ROUND 2 !!!
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Round 2, Mallory Park. 09/04/2017
Round 2.
I missed the warm up lap and therefore qualifying so I was starting from the back of the grid, my start was awesome, I feel it was definitely my best start yet, I managed to overtake 2 other riders, before the first corner but on the approach to Gerrard’s there was some sand from a previous off, I never noticed it on the warm up lap, so I had to straighten up a bit and lost time and positioning, I didn’t want to hit that with any major lean, continuing round to Edwina’s I gained the place I’d just lost because of the sand.. Overall this and the other Minitwin race went really well, I had a good play here and there with other riders and can feel my riding improving every round and particularly where I know I need the most work and practise next time. This round the class layout was slightly different meaning the Minitwin class fell into the Superstock race and the Supertwin class fell into the supersport race, which means some of the bikes on the grid were close to double the power of the minitwins. The supertwin race was extremely fast with BSB’s Taylor Mackenzie leading the race and setting a new lap record in the process, amazing to see that pure skill in action.
As always,
Big thanks to – Signasaurus, Wicklen ltd, Bike-tec, Physio Specifix, King of the Gym and West Midlands Supplies.
Rachael- My Number 1 Fan, for everything you do and for just being there.
Paul G- For all your help as always, I couldn’t have done it without you chief.
Mark/Denise- Thanks for lending me your generator/stove and seats it’s a shame you guys couldn’t make this round.
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Paul- - Thank you all for coming to support and help me. And for the photos you got.
Amanda-
Feels awesome to have a great team of people around me helping and supporting wherever they can,
Bring On ROUND 3 !!!
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Round 3, Mallory Park. 14/05/2017
Round 3.
Progressing again from the last round, I feel this was definitely my best start yet (again), I got stuck in, overtaking a few riders before Gerrards, as I dropped into Gerrards there was a very slight coming together two riders in front, hindsight(experience) I would have kept It pinned worse case I could have taken an inside line, now I know. Out of Gerrards into Edwinas, hitting the second apex there was a rider trying to push through from behind I felt him next to me. Held the line out gaining a position before losing it on the brakes into the hairpin. (See YouTube video, video archive) from then on I think my gearing is letting me down.
This was by far my best racing so far, very scrappy, few nice out braking each other moments and shoulder barging/rubbing with all sorts of riders. Keeping steady progression, knocking seconds off my lap times and in a consistent way which is what I’m aiming for, keep pushing and progressing, every days a school day.
The bikes gearing needs some attention as its way off at the moment, I have a new rear subframe on order for a better body position resulting in a better corner position for handling and control. Set the suspension up after the subframe’s installed, then a test day on the 11th June to see how she feels and to work on my riding.
As always,
Big thanks to – Signasaurus, Wicklen ltd, Bike-tec, Opie Oils, Physio Specifix, King of the Gym and West Midlands Supplies.
Rachael- My Number 1 Fan, for everything you do and for just being there.
Paul G- For all your help as always, I couldn’t have done it without you chief.
Malcolm- For coming and supporting me .All your tips and riding advice, I reckon you’ve forgot more than I know
Ian Wilson (IRW Motorsport Images)- For the Photographs.
Mark/Denise- Thanks for your very kind donations, much appreciated.
Feels awesome to have a great team of people around me helping and supporting wherever they can,
Bring on the testing day the 11th June and then ROUND 4 !!!
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Round 4, Mallory Park. 23/07/2017
Round 4.
The day started out very wet, constant on off showers soaking everything through. The warm up/qualifying was wet running on wet tyres, but the rain had now stopped. Following every classes warm up/qualifying it was onto the races, we chose to run wets into the first race which was okay for the first 2 or 3 laps but then the track had an ever increasing dry line which started to shred the wets with a loss in grip, unfortunately nowhere near wet enough for the tyres to work properly, I do enjoy wet racing it keeps you on your toes. Following this race we ran the dry tyres and the rain held off all day. The new subframe and gearing working a treat. I was asked for my autograph by a very nice smiley man called Mike who has collected autographs for some time, a really all round genuine and happy chap pleased I met him. Onto the penultimate round 5 next and we’re currently sitting 5th in the championship.
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As always,
Big thanks to – Signasaurus, Wicklen ltd, Bike-tec, Opie Oils, Physio Specifix and King of the Gym
Rachael- My Number 1 Fan, for everything you do and for just being there.
Paul G- For all your help and words of wisdom as always, I couldn’t have done it without you chief.
Feels awesome to have a great team of people around me helping and supporting wherever they can,
Bring on ROUND 5 !!!
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Round 5, Mallory Park. 20/08/2017
Round 5.
Started the day with the intention of only entering the minitwin class as tyres are running low and I’m trying to make them last, but on arriving it was clear blue skies and the sun was shining so it would have been rude not to, so.. we joined the supertwin grid aswell, all about the track time. as we've learnt every days a school day. The day went really well with comfy consistent lap times, I know what needs pushing where especially a few key areas and where I need to work on with the bike but mainly myself. We made it into this rounds programme too (see picture right).
Onto the final double round 6 next and we’re currently sitting 6th in the championship.
As always,
Big thanks to – Signasaurus, Wicklen ltd, Bike-tec, Opie Oils, Physio Specifix and King of the Gym
Paul G- For all your help and words of wisdom as always, I couldn’t have done it without you chief.
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Ian & Becky- For coming and showing your support.
Feels awesome to have a great team of people around me helping and supporting wherever they can,
Bring on ROUND 6 !!!
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Round 6, Mallory Park. 09/09/2017 & 10/09/2017
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-Stay tuned for race write ups and reviews.
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