Thursday, 21 April 2011

Newcomers


A mouthwatering taste of the UK's new novice class shot by Jamie Croydon's Bastardcam attached to his £600 Honda single. The first bit is practice (when Dave Skooter Farm #31 comes past), the rest is heat racing. Sideburn's Ben is in a Bultaco shirt (over one-piece leathers). Jason (some how demoted to newcomers) is in the black and orange leathers with Sideburn on the back. There were seven newcomers. Three of them had never raced dirt track before, inc. Jamie.
Someone left a comment about how to get involved. Well, come see a race, turn up to one of Mike Ryan's Station 165 practice days or get in touch with Peter Boast from Short Track UK to go to his farm for a lesson on the 150 minibikes (the EXACT same way that Chris Carr teaches riders in the USA).
You can enter a race using a day licence (about £12, I think), and entries are £45. Any motorsport is dangerous. Steve Red Max broke his collarbone on Sunday, but I've raced every round except one for over five seasons with nothing but the odd bruise. It's better to live a day like a lion than a lifetime as a lamb. Drop us an email or leave a comment with any more questions. G
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11 comments:

  1. Nick21 April 2011 at 08:30

    Great mixture of awesome film and music. What's the music

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  2. Full Lock or Death!! #2921 April 2011 at 09:53

    Nice one Gary!
    I'd definitely encourage anyone thinking of having a go to just do it, everyone in the paddock is really cool and supportive and it's insanely fun and addictive! What's the worst that could happen?? I crashed and came last, and was still grinning all the way home. :)

    Jamie #29

    Nick, the music is Zebrahead - Type A

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  3. Guy #9721 April 2011 at 11:55

    Good little vid Jamie! Glad you are enjoying the racing. I started last year and agree, fun and addictive....looking forward to the next meet already. See you there

    Guy#97

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  4. Garrett30221 April 2011 at 14:55

    Love it! Good year for the newcomers, eh?

    -Garrett302

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  5. Garrett30221 April 2011 at 14:58

    Nice pass on #96!

    - Garrett302

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  6. Full Lock or Death!! #2921 April 2011 at 16:09

    Haha, well it would have been a nice pass if I didn't eat dirt a couple of corners later! ;)

    Can't wait for the next round either, see you in Wales!

    Full Lock or Death!!!

    Jamie #29

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  7. Anonymous21 April 2011 at 18:50

    great to see a novice class up and running. especially now the restricted class is cooking on gas now!.
    a lovely way to be introduced into racing!!.

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  8. Hairy Larry23 April 2011 at 02:10

    Great video...so nice to finally have a puter that will play the vids. The "Mile" is coming back to Sacramento Calif.Try to get some pics/video for you.

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  9. Hairy Larry23 April 2011 at 02:11

    Great video...so nice to finally have a puter that will play the vids. The "Mile" is coming back to Sacramento Calif.Try to get some pics/video for you.

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  10. Hairy Larry23 April 2011 at 02:12

    iGreat video...so nice to finally have a puter that will play the vids. The "Mile" is coming back to Sacramento Calif.Try to get some pics/video for you.

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  11. Hairy Larry23 April 2011 at 17:44

    I repeat myself...when under stress...I repeat myself when under stress...good greif! sorry bout that G, that word verification stuff...Now I'm bummed, in the Salinas area visiting my mum, and I find out from your blog there is flat-tracking going on in the neighborhood...and heading home.Oh well.Enjoy the heck out of your blog.

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