Grasstrack, Sunday 23rd July

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  • #11998
    katana
    Participant

    There is a Grasstrack meeting on Sunday 23rd July at Offerton Farm , Hinslip, Worcestershire (junction 6, M5).

    https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=hindlip&om=1&ll=52.22822,-2.156067&spn=0.203141,0.686646

    Practice starts at 10:30 and racing at 13:00

    The meeting is “The Masters Challenge” and there will be 250, 350, 500cc solo races and also 500 and 100cc sidecars (left and right handed).

    These events are very competitive and great for spectators as you can see the whole track. The pits are also normally open so you can chat with the riders. The sight and sounds of bikes with no brakes doing over 70mph across a field are really something.
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    Have a look here for more details of the sport:
    https://www.grasstrackracing.com

    Let me know if you are interested and I’ll contact the organisers and get some more details and proper directions.

    #48748
    Radar
    Moderator

    I am interested in going. Sounds good

    #48749
    katana
    Participant

    Just got off the phone with Jayne, one of the organisers, who has given me the following extra info:

    The Meeting is a national meeting for 500cc Solo and 1000cc R/H sidecars.

    Racing will start at 1pm and there will be 42 races !!!!

    Ticket prices are adults £10 and concessions £8

    All parking is trackside so take along something to stop your side stand sinking (see “Helpful Bike Related Tips”).

    The track is located just off Junction 6 of the M5 opposite Worcester Rugby Club (Droitwich Road) and there will be Castrol arrows to direct you from the M5 J6.

    As this is fairly close to the world famous Ice Cream barge at Stratford Upon Avon we could always meet there in the morning and then ride through the Worcestershire country side to the track?

    #48750
    Radar
    Moderator

    Sounds excellent, count me in!

    #48751
    Radar
    Moderator

    I am still up for this.

    How about 10am meet on the outskirts of Stratford or similar for a breakfast meeet, then on to the races??

    #48752
    katana
    Participant

    good plan Radar

    how about:

    10:00 – 10:30 meet in the bike park in Stratford
    https://www.first4gear.com/bikemeets/stratford.html

    10:30 – 11:30 ish sample world famous Baguette and Ice Cream barge delights of sunny Stratford

    11:30 ride over to grasstrack meet (A442 – A4538 Pershore Lane – Hinlip Lane) via pub (location to be confirmed this weekend after I’ve done a reccy for speed cameras etc)

    12:30 ish arrive at grasstrack meet

    So who is coming?

    #48753
    Radar
    Moderator

    I’m in, possibly Thumper, ID, Toggs and couple of other mates

    #48754
    katana
    Participant

    For those off you that get up later and/or are bored of Stratford (even though it is nice). A good place to meet for a quick pint and a bite to eat at about 12:00 would be
    The March Hare Inn, Broughton Hackett (On A422) which is easly accessable off the motorway and on route for the rest of us from Stratford
    https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=BROUGHTON+HACKETT&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=52.189615,-2.111263&spn=0.02352,0.084372

    We will also be passing this place
    https://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr21.html

    a good place to stock up on new riding gear for Radar or purchase that storm trooper uniform you’ve always dreamed of!

    #48755
    Radar
    Moderator

    Now looks like I will be working all weekend, sorry Kat! Boo hiss!

    #48756
    LeviathanRan
    Participant

    owch!
    Looks like a nasty crash that second pic! :S

    #48757
    katana
    Participant

    quote:


    Originally posted by Radar

    Now looks like I will be working all weekend, sorry Kat! Boo hiss!


    Pity mate – still you can’t do enough for a good boss!

    So who’s coming now then

    ID?, Thumper? , Toggs?

    LeviathanRan – it looks worse then it is. It’s not uncommon for the sidecar boys to have a few spills. That’s why most of them are mad

    #48758
    Radar
    Moderator

    quote:


    Originally posted by katana

    quote:


    Originally posted by Radar

    Now looks like I will be working all weekend, sorry Kat! Boo hiss!


    Pity mate – still you can’t do enough for a good boss!

    So who’s coming now then

    ID?, Thumper? , Toggs?

    LeviathanRan – it looks worse then it is. It’s not uncommon for the sidecar boys to have a few spills. That’s why most of them are mad


    Drop them PMs and they will confirm. Still an outside chance I can make it if we can finish on Saturday, the joys of unpaid overtime!

    #48759
    katana
    Participant

    Just me – so really didn’t count as a Forum meet.

    Here are the pics write up to follow:
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    #48760
    imperialdata
    Keymaster

    Excellent pics Kat, sorry I couldn’t make it. Looks like a good meet.

    #48761
    Radar
    Moderator

    Sorry I couldn’t make it, stuck at work umtil 5pm!

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