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Sanctaphrax

Joined Apr 2006

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Look behind you....

Discussion Starter
• Jun 23, 2007

• #1

I was meant to be at Donny the whole weekend, but left after the first set of sessions yesterday (I kinda got bored

). Am going back for raceday of course, but a few thoughts and first impressions of a race:

1) Its just no fun when it rains. It really does dampen your enthusiasm (no pun intended). Next time, Valencia in the summer I think.
2) I had no idea what was going on. I didn't know who finished top of the practice sessions until I checked motogp.com!
3) Its no fun by yourself. I was looking for Ben and the motogpforum flag for most of the morning and it wasn't anywhere to be found at Craner Curves. Next time I go with a friend.
4) The practice sessions really aren't that interesting. Especially at Craner Curves. They just came down the hill after Redgate, up towards the Old Hairpin and that was it. Raceday I'll be standing near Foggy Esses and Goddards. Thats where the overtaking will be going on.

 

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kjshields

Joined Jan 2007

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Sydney

• Jun 23, 2007

• #2

You'll think differently on raceday love! - its all about the atmosphere.

Matt mentioned something about having to move the caravan somewhere different because of the rain .... and they couldn't pitch the tent up because the new spot was on gravel?
hee hee ... so the 5 of them are sleepin int the caravan by the sounds of it!

 

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rickyduck

Joined Feb 2006

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Northamptonshire UK

• Jun 23, 2007

• #3

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IsraeliRacer @ Jun 23 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I was meant to be at Donny the whole weekend, but left after the first set of sessions yesterday (I kinda got bored

). Am going back for raceday of course, but a few thoughts and first impressions of a race:

1) Its just no fun when it rains. It really does dampen your enthusiasm (no pun intended). Next time, Valencia in the summer I think.
2) I had no idea what was going on. I didn't know who finished top of the practice sessions until I checked motogp.com!
3) Its no fun by yourself. I was looking for Ben and the motogpforum flag for most of the morning and it wasn't anywhere to be found at Craner Curves. Next time I go with a friend.
4) The practice sessions really aren't that interesting. Especially at Craner Curves. They just came down the hill after Redgate, up towards the Old Hairpin and that was it. Raceday I'll be standing near Foggy Esses and Goddards. Thats where the overtaking will be going on.
Ironic. Saturday (today) is beautiful.

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

23K Posts | 3+

• Jun 23, 2007

• #4

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rickyduck @ Jun 23 2007, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ironic. Saturday (today) is beautiful.
not in southampton it aint, its been pissing down here all day

 

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rickyduck

Joined Feb 2006

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Northamptonshire UK

• Jun 24, 2007

• #5

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Jun 23 2007, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>not in southampton it aint, its been pissing down here all day

At donny and here it was.

Also, BENs flag was at the campsite.

 

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The Best Man

Joined Jan 2006

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Lancashire UK

• Jun 25, 2007

• #6

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (K.J. @ Jun 23 2007, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You'll think differently on raceday love! - its all about the atmosphere.

Matt mentioned something about having to move the caravan somewhere different because of the rain .... and they couldn't pitch the tent up because the new spot was on gravel?
hee hee ... so the 5 of them are sleepin int the caravan by the sounds of it!

yup!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rickyduck @ Jun 24 2007, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>At donny and here it was.

Also, BENs flag was at the campsite.

and yup again!! we were there lol!! but having tried to meet marijke at assen last year i know its hard work unless you know exactly where someone is. gotta bear in mind too its a long way round a circuit with a lot of ppl there, hard work to spot someone you've never met before lol

 

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Sanctaphrax

Joined Apr 2006

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Look behind you....

Discussion Starter
• Jun 25, 2007

• #7

Yeah, I walked around yesterday through the Craner Curves section, saw lots of Rossi flags, but no motogpforum one

Ah well, always next year

And Katt, you're right, raceday was amazing! I started laughing and grinning when Vermeulen overtook Rossi towards the end and all the Rossi fans were practically crying

But they showed Stoner respect towards the end, they applauded him so well done to them for that

 

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Electric Mofo

Joined Jun 2006

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #8

What were the toilets like? I heard theres butlers and electric bum wipers.

 

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The Best Man

Joined Jan 2006

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Lancashire UK

• Jun 25, 2007

• #9

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Electric Mofo @ Jun 25 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What were the toilets like? I heard theres butlers and electric bum wipers.

not quite that luxury but actually good for public toilets. they kept them as clean as possible

 

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Electric Mofo

Joined Jun 2006

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #10

I just hope its better than rolling down a hill whilst taking a pooh

 

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The Best Man

Joined Jan 2006

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Lancashire UK

• Jun 25, 2007

• #11

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Electric Mofo @ Jun 25 2007, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I just hope its better than rolling down a hill whilst taking a pooh

lol is there a funny story about you there you wish to share mofo??

 

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rgvneil

Joined May 2006

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Jersey Channel Islands

• Jun 25, 2007

• #12

Well I found them alright on saturday and went to say hello sunday night in the campsite.

 

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Electric Mofo

Joined Jun 2006

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #13

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Best Man @ Jun 25 2007, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>lol is there a funny story about you there you wish to share mofo??

What happened at donington stays at donington, you hear me?

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

23K Posts | 3+

• Jun 25, 2007

• #14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Electric Mofo @ Jun 25 2007, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What happened at donington stays at donington, you hear me?
come on mofo, dont be shy

 

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Electric Mofo

Joined Jun 2006

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #15

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Jun 25 2007, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>come on mofo, dont be shy

Its been erased from memory

 

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kjshields

Joined Jan 2007

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Sydney

• Jun 26, 2007

• #16

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IsraeliRacer @ Jun 25 2007, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>And Katt, you're right, raceday was amazing! I started laughing and grinning when Vermeulen overtook Rossi towards the end and all the Rossi fans were practically crying

But they showed Stoner respect towards the end, they applauded him so well done to them for that

Glad you enjoyed it after all mate

 

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tinks

Joined Aug 2006

179 Posts | 0+

• Jun 28, 2007

• #17

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IsraeliRacer @ Jun 23 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I was meant to be at Donny the whole weekend, but left after the first set of sessions yesterday (I kinda got bored

). Am going back for raceday of course, but a few thoughts and first impressions of a race:

1) Its just no fun when it rains. It really does dampen your enthusiasm (no pun intended). Next time, Valencia in the summer I think.
2) I had no idea what was going on. I didn't know who finished top of the practice sessions until I checked motogp.com!
3) Its no fun by yourself. I was looking for Ben and the motogpforum flag for most of the morning and it wasn't anywhere to be found at Craner Curves. Next time I go with a friend.
4) The practice sessions really aren't that interesting. Especially at Craner Curves. They just came down the hill after Redgate, up towards the Old Hairpin and that was it. Raceday I'll be standing near Foggy Esses and Goddards. Thats where the overtaking will be going on.

they really need to do soemthing about the commentary we hadnt a clue in 250s

 

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Dan918

Joined Jun 2007

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Kent, England

• Jun 28, 2007

• #18

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Best Man @ Jun 25 2007, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>

not quite that luxury but actually good for public toilets. they kept them as clean as possible


I found that it depended on what time of day you went in. At some points they hadn't been cleaned for a while and it was pretty grim! But yeah, not too bad, did anyone have a shower?! Mine was stone cold

I found Friday a bit depressing because of the weather. We had to drag all of our camping stuff up hill through massive amounts of mud, not ideal. And I know what you mean about not having a clue whats going on. They didn't have the big screens on on Friday. I got myself a little portable radio thing which i tuned into Donnington Radio. It wasn't great but it gave me an idea of what was going on.

 

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eddieshore

Joined Jun 2007

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• Jun 28, 2007

• #19

i think the best place to be is infield near the bridge after old hairpin because you see them for a large part of track and you can see the screen.

if foggy s's had a screen maybe that would be the best place.

 

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Tom

Joined Feb 2006

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West Yorkshire, UK

• Jun 28, 2007

• #20

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (eddieshore @ Jun 28 2007, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i think the best place to be is infield near the bridge after old hairpin because you see them for a large part of track and you can see the screen.

if foggy s's had a screen maybe that would be the best place.

I was very disappointed in the placing and number of screens at the track, however i was not willing to compromise my viewing to watch a screen. I can watch the tv at home after its all finished. The biggest problem is that the PA just wasn't loud enough when anything was on track.