Information sent to me about BMW Club track days which you might like to attend.The BMW Club is holding three of our highly successful track days in 2016. We will be at our usual venue, the Snetterton 300 Circuit in Norfolk, on Monday 9 May and Monday 8 August and then on Monday 20 June we will be at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire on the full circuit, subject only to our receiving enough early bookings. All three days are open to all riders on any make of bike provided that the rider has a full motorcycle driving licence, wears full leathers while on track (securely zipped together if two piece) and the bike is road legal in every respect. It should be noted that a full size number plate is required, in addition, tyre warmers are not permitted.
Snetterton, Monday 9th May & Monday 8th August Both these days will run in our traditional format with 3 groups for Cautious, Intermediate and Experienced riders respectively. The emphasis in all three groups is to develop smooth and accurate lines. The groups take it in turns to ride 20 minute sessions on track and each group is allocated 7 sessions in the course of the day. For those not familiar with the way we run our track days, less experienced riders (especially those who have no previous track experience) start the day riding in instructor-led squads of 2, 3 or 4 riders depending on the information they have given us on their entry forms. They then receive individual debriefings and, if appropriate, are encouraged to ride the next session in the same manner, progressing to riding in front of the instructor as their confidence builds. The importance of following the “ideal line” is stressed over the need for speed. Beginners are welcome to ride with one of our experienced instructors for as much of the day as they want to. We have several instructors and coaches with race experience who will be delighted to ride a session (or two) one on one with any participant who would like to develop their technique. You will be amazed at how much you can learn by asking an expert who knows the circuit to follow you for a few laps and then give you a personal debriefing.
Cadwell Park, Monday 20th June For the last 2 years we have held a track day at Cadwell Park. It is a circuit that our instructors know well and at which we all love to ride. The Snetterton 300 circuit is probably the best “airfield circuit” in the country, and rides like the race circuit that it undoubtedly is. Riding round Cadwell Park, on the other hand, is more like riding on a fast country lane which some kindly administrator has turned into a one-way road; this makes Cadwell an ideal place to develop your “real world” riding skills. Our day at Cadwell Park will follow a similar format to our Snetterton days. Our commitment to full sessions of led laps for less experienced riders will still be very much in force.
How much does it cost? For Snetterton we have been able to hold the 2015 price of £130. The price for Cadwell Park is £120. Bookings can only be made by sending the organiser a completed booking form and we require payment in full at the time of booking. Booking forms can be downloaded from the Sporting Register page at The BMW Club web site
http://www.thebmwclub.org.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and are also available by email from the organiser, Robert Bensley, who acts for and on behalf of The BMW Club.
Robert Bensley Sporting Secretary, The BMW Club robertbensley@btinternet.com
