Posted: 23-April-2009 at 07:41 | IP Logged

Girls and guys,

I'm 42 and was wondering if I'm too old to start racing?? also I'm thinking of doing the roadstock class, but not sure of the criteria for the bike, been told it just needs a daytime MOT. Is there anything else I should know??

thanks

Posted: 23-April-2009 at 12:25 | IP Logged

Hi There,
JUST DO IT !!
I am 44 yo mother of twins who took my licence as 39 yo.
Last year I raced 600ccm European Championship for ladies as 43yo. This year I am racing an international series in Europe. 600ccm.
Guys also seem to start late.
Most important is to get proper quality gear! Not neccesary the most expensive!
Guess it is a money question ;)
Hope to see you out there.
To repeat my self: JUST DO IT !!

Posted: 23-April-2009 at 19:28 | IP Logged

Yep just do it dude.

You will love it, I do..

As far as roadstock goes, I think you have to have a working horn, the headlight has to be taped up and the sump plug has to be lockwired, also you will need to fit a sharkfin to the swingarm..

I think thats about it from memory.

If your curious as to what goes on at a race meeting then come along to Darley moor on 4th of may n say hi.

Skelly..

Posted: 23-April-2009 at 20:54 | IP Logged

Thanks guys and girls, I'm going to do it, just need to find a really cheapish bike now, another R6 I think, got all the other gear and the other half is a dab hand with the lockwire!!!

then it will be a trip down to Rugby to ACU house and away we go.

thanks for the encouragement, just need the pennies now!!!

Posted: 28-December-2009 at 15:10 | IP Logged

it never happened this year, other half was out of work so money was really tight, BUT things are looking alot more hopeful this year, got the bike sorted, and ready to go, gotta sort my ACU license just after the new year then me and the o/h are both good to go all being well, going to join EMRA as Mallory is really local and I've done loads of track days there.

will keep you posted lol

Posted: 28-December-2009 at 16:29 | IP Logged

II've got a 2000 R6 race-ready bike going for sale. Price depends on whether just want the bike or all the extras like wheels, warmers, stands etc. PM me if you are interested at all.

ps I started racing at 39! So I definitely say GO FOR IT!!

Posted: 08-January-2010 at 18:56 | IP Logged

update......

going F600 now, bike ready, going to ACU house on 18th january, transponder registered, oh my god it's soooooo exciting, can't wait. not sure when will be my first "expedition"`but I'll look forward to seeing you girlies whizzing round mallory!!

good luck everyone in 2010

Posted: 22-March-2010 at 19:24 | IP Logged

Are you going to Mallory on 25th April then ?  I'm entered in F600 and SS600, first race of the year and looking forward to it

I'm on a 09 ZX6R so come say hello if your there !