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I blagged my way into the pits - or the back of them anyway.

watched race two from the in-field so had a great view of them coming down paddock hill/druids/graham hill bend

hung around after race 2 and got to meet a few of the riders (Rea/Crutchlow/Walker/Kiyo)
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did you see the end to the 125's ? HOW CLOSE !!!!!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Orrmate @ Apr 9 2007, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well done to Lavilla, deserved victory in both races. He's looking pretty unstoppable this year aint he
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I hope Kiyo can mount a challenge but he doesnt look like he has the pace this year, he may even get beaten by Rea by the looks of things, which shouldn't go down too well with Honda Japan I wouldn't think.

erm, lets not get carried away after just one round. ANYTHINg can still happen and i doubt the entire year will look like this weekend did.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rickyduck @ Apr 10 2007, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Unlucky! You should've come to the hairpin! It was the first time we've ever been to BH and I can safely say that I (yes me) chose the best spot (or so more experienced spectators said). We were right next to the incident that caused the safety car in race 2 (Lavilla nearlly ran him over!) but what happened to cause the red flag?

The best place to watch is debatable. I guess it comes down to what you want to be able to see. The hairpin is pretty though.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kez_91 @ Apr 10 2007, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>id like to watch it from paddock hill bend one day...you dont realise how steep it is when you see it on the telly
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Paddock isn't that great to watch bikes at, there are better views. But it is the best part of the circuit for car racing i think. But like you said, it just has to be seen.
 
As for the racing, i thought it was great, especially race two. Lavilla was obviously better than everyone this weekend and i was thoroughly impressed. I love seeing the youngsters and the experienced hands mixing it up like they did, the field is pretty strong this year. I found myself wanting chris walker to lose though. I've never been much of a fan of his but i was surprised at how much i prefered allmost all the other riders to do well over him. Leon camier did extremely well, but i expect HM plan Honda and Airwaves Ducati to feature in most podiums this season, they really are the big hitting teams.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 10 2007, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>erm, lets not get carried away after just one round. ANYTHINg can still happen and i doubt the entire year will look like this weekend did.
The best place to watch is debatable. I guess it comes down to what you want to be able to see. The hairpin is pretty though.
Paddock isn't that great to watch bikes at, there are better views. But it is the best part of the circuit for car racing i think. But like you said, it just has to be seen.
Well at least 30% of the track was visible from there, including the start
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rickyduck @ Apr 10 2007, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well at least 30% of the track was visible from there, including the start
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the best place to see the racing............................ is at home on TV.

you're not going to see that much of the track from any point at any track BUT;

you can't smell the Shell R at home
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i'm a handsome devil am i not !
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i had a black rugby shirt on with #9 on the back and un-surprisingly a skin head (and a big fat belly).

I was in a box (the end one) over looking the main straight for quite a bit - just to the left of where you said you were going to be sitting

the rest of the time i was in the paddock behind the garages or wandering around checking out the chicks
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what i saw was a bald man with a black walker shirt on with #9 on the back, and sunglasses and brown shorts walking by the shops behind those boxes on the main straight...so did i see you? or was it someone very similar?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kez_91 @ Apr 11 2007, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>what i saw was a bald man with a black walker shirt on with #9 on the back, and sunglasses and brown shorts walking by the shops behind those boxes on the main straight...so did i see you? or was it someone very similar?
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i was wearing jeans so I guess not

did you hear the orchestra thing with the bikes ? worra load of .....
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was just a coincidence then
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i went up to have a look what all the fuss was about, took a few snaps of JT then walked off...the so called 'orchestra' was abit random
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What an excellent pair of races!!! Some of the slides that Shakey and Rea were pulling out the fast sections where just out of this world (rea's tire agrees) and the racing was exciting. Lavilla is too damn good for this series and i want the others to get on terms with him soon, particularly Leon Haslam who has no excuse and so far has been disapointing this season.

Race two got really hot at the end although i don't think the pace car was actually needed (but safetey must come first). Leon Camier continues to impress me, beating the other rookies who i actually expected more from. Walker is still not doing what i feel he should but maybe it'll take him a few rounds to get into the British groove. Good stuff all round though.
 
Race 2 restart was a piss-take.

Rea was dawdling and Lavilla was into the distance from the flag, he could have won had he not been sleeping at the restart.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Apr 16 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Race 2 restart was a piss-take.

Rea was dawdling and Lavilla was into the distance from the flag, he could have won had he not been sleeping at the restart.

+1

He should have been up Greg's ... waiting for the car to go in, elementary mistake...........I'm sure I seen Kiyo giving him the nod to close the gap??
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BEN @ Apr 16 2007, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>+1

He should have been up Greg's ... waiting for the car to go in, elementary mistake...........I'm sure I seen Kiyo giving him the nod to close the gap??
i couldnt believe my eyes. i was supprised the bikes didnt really bunch up ready for the car to pull off then cross the start line
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 16 2007, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>particularly Leon Haslam who has no excuse and so far has been disapointing this season.

ehem
he's suffereing from tyre trouble aswell as many other technical problems.

dont be so harsh on him
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pfft, tire trouble means HE isnt concerving his tires properley, Lavilla seems to be ok!! I think i expected him to be very much the man from the start this year after how he ended last year, but it hasn't worked out that way yet.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 16 2007, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>pfft, tire trouble means HE isnt concerving his tires properley, Lavilla seems to be ok!! I think i expected him to be very much the man from the start this year after how he ended last year, but it hasn't worked out that way yet.

agreed.

only watched race 2.. good race from shakey.. ofcourse!
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