Advice for an Aspiring Rider?

You will need a cleverer man than me to answer that one, the bikes are so different and the experience of the riders as well.

I have just concentrated on finishing races and enjoying my self, the only time I look at my lap times is to see if I have gone a bit quicker over the course of a weekend.

I never new AVGAS was about 40p more than unleaded, I am switching to AVGAS, thanks Dan.

I was a little bit out of date there Edward my local airport put it up to £1.60 this march, it'll save you a bundle over race fuel  though (assuming its about £90 odd plus vat plus delivery ) and avgas 20ltrs enough for 2 meetings is £32

ps you want 100LL(that's the type of avgas)

Dan I am converted I am going to find some AVGAS.

Don't you have to tell the guy at the airport your a micro light pilot or something?

you'll have to call them and ask that one, my place asks you to bring a letter saying what its for , ie racing motorcycle and not on the road etc

What airfield are you gonna go to Edward?

I reckon my closest one would be Cranfield or Duxford although I guess these would be a bit far for you.


Also, what number are you gonna be running at Mallory?

Not sure which airfield, I have fuel for about half the season so no rush but I think I will try Old Warden that's not too far.

I was 271 last year but I have asked for a lower number this year so I will probably get 271 lol. Regardless of number I will probably be the one at the back!

We all tend to stick together in the paddock and we will not be hard to find.

Ok, I look forward to seeing you.

What about tyres? How many do you guys get through per meeting and how much do you reckon they cost?

Does anyone use HANS devices or do you reckon they are more of an optional extra?

Is this the bike you are referring to Graham?

that is indeed graham , tyres will last you all year( unless you like doing rolling victory burn outs ! ) , our race's are short  ( too sort in my opinion ) you'll need to budget 200 a set max for tyres depending on sizes etc, I once rode a bike with a rear tyre so worn it was slick on one side and the front tyre was 13 years old! and it still felt okay,

£200 is ok then and they will last a while so that is another thing I have underestimated.

there is of course massive savings from used tyres, one for sale just the other day was £40

Yes Finlay ,as Dan says that is the bike...

Hi Finley,
It would be great to see you at a meeting. You won't need a HANS as I think that is more of a car safety thing, however, you should budget for a good quality back protector. I use a forcefield one which I like and it will last you for years!
Rob

Ok thanks I'll get a decent back protector, will you be at Mallory Rob?

Yep I will be there

What do you reckon the top speed for a Formula Bantam would be? I'm guessing Darley Moor is the fastest track although I've never been there.