Author Topic: Hersden's New Track .....We are getting there (Read 9173 times)

TK The Mic · « **on:** August 30, 2010, 05:47 PM »

Ok guys and girls , heres where we stand, unfortuneately one or two setbacks have occurred and the September 12 race will not go ahead as planned . Sorry about this but we had no choice. We will be ready to go not long after this date and it could be possible that we have 3 rounds in as many weeks in October before the clocks alter, this is not official yet , but do keep an eye out.
Once again really sorry about all this but Steve is doing the best he can , and Devon is a long way from Canterbury.

Thanks for all your enquiries and support, but we will get there

TK

Kaner · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2010, 08:01 PM »

I'm definitely up for 3 weekends in a row Tone. I'm on hols the first weekend of Oct though, fingers crossed it won't start that weekend!

Can't wait to race it, i know it's sad but I've already had 2 dreams about racing on the new track!

RATTY · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2010, 08:06 PM »

We are in as well mate, 3 weekends in a row

cant wait, sounds like a dream

TK The Mic · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2010, 10:25 PM »

It wont be the 3rd october, as that is the South champs at Daggers. We already have 10th October put down as a fixture, so it looks like it could start there

Kaner · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2010, 10:37 PM »

Wicked!

58 delray · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2010, 03:53 PM »

sounds good to me

steveJ · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2010, 11:25 PM »

hinge bar for the new start gate went in today first and last straights should be shaped tomorrow. been put back a bit because of poor material delivered when we were off site and the crap weather. all going good now and should be finished in two weeks.

58 delray · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2010, 09:19 AM »

took these the other day, looking good

muttley · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2010, 10:38 AM »

Mmmmm that looks rather nice

58 delray · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2010, 07:42 PM »

took these today

series.1.rs.turbo · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2010, 10:36 PM »

Sweet

Humps00 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2010, 12:14 PM »

That looks like Exeter's last straight!! But then it could as Steve did theirs too. Looking good and can't wait for re-opening. Bring it on!! Humps

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2010, 12:52 PM »

I might even have a go, if it's not too boring

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2010, 12:55 PM »

Where has it gone outside of the old tracks boundry? i'll have a look next time i'm passing

Humps00 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2010, 01:02 PM »

Quote from: Bob_Acid on September 03, 2010, 12:55 PM

Where has it gone outside of the old tracks boundry? i'll have a look next time i'm passing

Bob, they've gone down into the field behind the old track after bringing up its level. They've changed the orientation to go from top to bottom of the site instead of across it. I'm sure it won't be boring if Jenks's building it. Humps

58 delray · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2010, 01:09 PM »

Quote from: Bob_Acid on September 03, 2010, 12:55 PM

Where has it gone outside of the old tracks boundry? i'll have a look next time i'm passing

the last straight is now where the 2nd berm/finish and start were, the start is where the first berm was, it is twice the size in length and width and been rotated 90 degress in orientation

58 delray · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2010, 10:15 PM »

update 16/09/10

RATTY · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2010, 06:57 AM »

I cant wait

hooga1975 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2010, 05:14 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on September 17, 2010, 06:57 AM

I cant wait

I might have to drag myself out of retirement to have a ride round the new track. It looks really good

martin1970 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2010, 08:53 PM »

looking good, can't wait to ride it

58 delray · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2010, 10:45 PM »

tbh i think theclast straight is to technical for a club track, but as not finished yet we will have to wait and see

Humps00 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2010, 09:29 PM »

Quote from: 58delray on September 17, 2010, 10:45 PM

tbh i think theclast straight is to technical for a club track, but as not finished yet we will have to wait and see

It looks a bit tech but is very similar to Exeter's last straight which rides sweet as. Don't worry Andy I think it'll be just fine. Was talking to Steve Jenk's in the bar at Cheddar last night and he reckons he's bringing his team riders up to the opening so we'll have some top notch South West riders on hand at the opener to put on a show with the other 'local' riders that turn up. Hope TK or Justin have got a shed load of overflow parking arranged as there's the potential for the opener to be a bit big on the rider front!! As long as they've sorted the VIP parking out then I should be OK.

Humps

58 delray · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2010, 10:38 AM »

you are most likely right alan, i just like old style tracks where you pedal thats all

58 delray · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2010, 01:45 PM »

well despite my misgivings about the new track at Hersden, the first meeting on the new track was a great success.
the track was easier to ride than i had anticipated my only gripe being the steepness of te start hill, but to be fair you soon got used to it.
turn out was very good with 102 riders and good fun and great racing seemed to be enjoyed by everyone.
big thank you to the Hersden crew who overcame many difficulties to make the day the success it was.
also thanks to Billy Omar who crashed in the first corner in the old school final and handed me second place

andy

Mattdub · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2010, 03:07 PM »

Quote from: 58delray on October 11, 2010, 01:45 PM

well despite my misgivings about the new track at Hersden, the first meeting on the new track was a great success.
the track was easier to ride than i had anticipated my only gripe being the steepness of te start hill, but to be fair you soon got used to it.
turn out was very good with 102 riders and good fun and great racing seemed to be enjoyed by everyone.
big thank you to the Hersden crew who overcame many difficulties to make the day the success it was.
also thanks to Billy Omar who crashed in the first corner in the old school final and handed me second place

andy

Sounds cool Andy , any pics ?

Author Topic: Hersden's New Track .....We are getting there (Read 9173 times)

TK The Mic

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muttley

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