Trackday pics

[Pumpkin]

Hi guys!

I had a great time again @ the Belgian track Zolder this monday, though I preferred my previous trackday because the company and general atmosphere were way better.. But, no complaining whatsoever! The weather held up great, we had just one wet session and after that all was perfectly dry!
I learned a lot again :)

I'll post the official high-resolution pics here, when I've got them "officially", but just to give you a sneak peek, here we go:

:) :cheers

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[B o B]

Great piccies Pumkin, you look so determined there.

[LEGS]

Looking good Pumpkin, look forward to seeing the rest of the pics :thumbup

[SPOOKY]

Tidy, tidy, tidy :thumbup

[leatherface]

Cool Pumpkin Looks Good And Your Wearing The Helmet I Want,i Havnt Done A Trackday Yet.but Soon Me Thinks:thumbup

[Badger]

Nice 1 P, you seem to be getting into these track days now, very addictive, look forward to the rest of the pics:thumbup

[BIG UN]

great pics madam.you look like a bsb racer!
very addictive arent they?!
im off to cadwell friday,if the weather stays ok.

[MilleBoy82]

ahh after seeing them pics im getting very tempted to get on the track at Bike Fest :biggrin fancy a race bigun :laugh

Noooooo only joking still need some more road experience

[Pumpkin]

A BSB racer?? :laugh :laugh that must be the biggest compliment I've had in a loooooong time, lol.. !

Indeed, track days are terribly addictive!! I'm already looking to plan the next one(s)..

Damn, I do have to get my a$$ more off the seat next time though.. You think you're doing it, until you see the pics :rant :laugh

[OldTLSDoug]

Nice picks but you ride like a girl :lol, seriously though, nicely done, getting on the track with a bike like that is hard work, Nicely done. :thumbup

[Pumpkin]

Errr.. thanks !! :laugh :laugh

[advocatt]

nice eyes...:biggrin

[Sprocker]

Well done pumpkin :thumbup now pack it in will you your showing some of us fellas up :biggrin

[leatherface]

hey pumpkin i know of some great girl riders ,katja pungsen rode in dutch 600 class then 125 or 250s in moto gp ,jenny tinmouth current british supersport rider,and cathrine green british 125 championship rider,and marie costelo fastest woman around isle of man ,so your in good company dont wish to sound patronising,much more like admiration (cant spell)

[Pumpkin]

Hi Leatherface ! :)
You're giving me waaaaaaaay too much credit by mentioning me in the same sentence as these fast top-gals!!
I'm a real rookie at track days, this is only my second on the RSV!
I'm thoroughly addicted, and eager to improve I'll tell you that much ;)
But I don't think I'll ever exceed the hobby-level of this fine sport :laugh

[leatherface]

THATS 2 TIMES MORE THAN ME ,NEVER BEEN ON TRACK. WENT TO DONNINGTON ON MY CBR WAS GONNA GO ON JAMIE WHITHAM WAS INSTRUCTOR BUT LAST MIN TOLDS US ONLY PLACES LEFT FOR INTER/EXPERT SO COULDNT GO ON .:dowhat

[Pumpkin]

Oh that's to bad !!! :( :(

Do you have another one planned?

[crashtd]

nice shots P. :thumbup

-:banana

[rsvsteve]

Great piccies Pumkin, you look so determined there.


Well done P'kin ...lookin good :doug

[Pumpkin]

Here are the full resolution pics :doug

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/2pumpkin3239/7673-083_6234.jpg

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http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/2pumpkin3239/7673-083_5731.jpg

[MilleBoy82]

what camera was used in them pics Pumpkin the detail in the 1st one is wicked

[AusRSV]

Great photographs..very nice. As you say, you learnt alot and most of all had fun. Your getting some track mileage up now :thumbup Congratulations.
To Knee or not too Knee lmao Your style looks smooth in the photos..and smooth is fast. :biggrin

[AusRSV]

The first photo certainly shows the adrenalin rush by the vein in your neck :biggrin

[Pumpkin]

It's funny how my vein is popping out huh :laugh
No idea what camera the trackphotographers use, but I'm sure they have some fancy lenses :)

By the way, I'm coming to the UK in September together with my boyfriend to do some trackdays there. We'll do Silverstone, Cadwell and perhaps Oulton Park. We first wanted to do Donington, but it got cancelled by Hottrax :(

When I know more I'll post a thread about it in the open forum :)

:cheers

[AusRSV]

Sounds like a top holiday together Pumkin and some fine circuit riding time to top it orf...way to go!

[carpe diem]

I wish i had enough hair to hang out from the back of my helmet:biggrin

[leatherface]

wow pumpkin they are awsome photos you look great ......hope boyfriend doesnt see this lol

[BIG UN]

dint know you had one jeff lol.

[BIG UN]

seriously tho,stunning pics,stunning lady.
how much would i love a mrs that not only can ride a big bike but looks like you and thrashes out trackdays too!!
best get me coat.lol

does your lucky fella ride too,and whatbike does he ride madam?

[Pumpkin]

Thanks guys :blush

Yes indeed, he's a genuine track-addict and even races this year :)
And he's got an '01 RSV ! :doug
I don't think I could have a bf who isn't into bikes, because it's sooooooo great to share the same passion..

Here he is at Silverstone last summer:

There's such a striking difference between the two of us riding (nearly) the same bike.. I look so tiny !!! :laugh Oh well.. I'm 5'8 and he's 6'5.. it's bound to be different.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/2pumpkin3239/l144.jpg

[BIG UN]

cool,6'5,he's like ruben xaus lol
both look very good riders and luvly bikes too.
plus you can nick parts of his,like race cans ect.
my wifes very into bikes but i doubt shed ever be abe to ride one.
she was on about doing her test and wanted a baby mille 125cc,but shes so fookn clumsy,walking is a trial for her.doh

you make a good couple.whens the wedding?
you can get married on your bikes and we'll all turn up!

[Pumpkin]

cool,6'5,he's like ruben xaus lol
both look very good riders and luvly bikes too.
plus you can nick parts of his,like race cans ect.
my wifes very into bikes but i doubt shed ever be abe to ride one.
she was on about doing her test and wanted a baby mille 125cc,but shes so fookn clumsy,walking is a trial for her.doh

you make a good couple.whens the wedding?
you can get married on your bikes and we'll all turn up!


My bf just read this thread with a smile :devious

Nice move comparing him to Xaus, it's the only Spanish guy he loves :laugh
:thumbup

I agree we make a good couple, but we're not the marrying kind.
I never wanted to anyway :dunno
We're moving in together in October, so that'll be a first big step :doug

I can't help but feel sorry for your wife though! "Walking is a trial for her"??!! , auwtch !!!!!!!

[Renevator]

Pumpkin - great pics, nice style too. Know what you mean about thinking you're doing it fine and then the photos tell otherwise :biggrin
I've notdone a track day, but recently attended an advanced skills course, where the instructor showed us how to ride corners by putting weight forward and to the side, whilst hanging off. My how he laughed when we all went out to try the technique, as, like you, we all THOUGHT we were doing it, but actually weren't (he demonstrated how much we were hanging off/positioning body etc, and we all laughed too :biggrin)
Mind you, I don't think we looked as stylish as you & your man. I like Ruben too by the way, he kinda reminds me of Kevin Shwantz, who I used to love watching - such entertainment both of them !!!
Keep on tracking, and I hope you have a ball over here in the UK on your hols. I'd definitely recommend doing Oulton Park. It' s the closest to me, and my wife & I have been a fair few times to watch BSB & Touring cars. It's a brilliant and technical track, set in wonderfull contryside, you'd have a blast I'm sure. I would suggest joining you for that day, but I don't have any leathers (shocking I know, but being an all year round commuter have had to spend my reddies on textile stuff). Must get some soon though as a track day would be great fun I'm sure.
By the way, when you're over here, try some of the delicious roads around Shropshire & Wales, but do them early morning when no one is about - you & your loved one (and yer man :nana) will need nothing else but a good hearty breakfast to make a perfect morning together.
Cheers, and congrats on the wedding :thumbup fnar fnar :biggrin

Rene

[Qbi-C]

made couple months ago (me with my RSVR 2001)

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