Ash at Snetterton

Ash Norrington, (my rider for 2009), was attending a track day on his Honda Fireblade at Snetterton so as I was working in the area I dropped by. He seemed quite comfortable on the bike even though he has not had much track time this year. All was going well until he decided to change groups so he was in the same as his 2009 team mate Andy Duncan, (Tigcraft Yamaha). Andy had already gone out onto the circuit when Ash arrived back with the amended wrist band and hastily got onto the circuit himself, I went to watch from Pit lane and on his first flying lap Ash was really motoring. As he went out of view into Riches Corner I looked back to see where Andy was, just then the red flags were waved and the session was called to a halt. As the riders came back in I could not see Ash! I waited a few minutes before strolling back and as I neared I could see the tell tale signs of mud and grass caught in the tyre wall. Ash was unhurt apart from a bashed knee and a slight headache, the bike was not badly damaged, just cosmetic but Ash said he was sticking to Mono's from now on!! Needless to say I did mention that if he done that to my bike there would be trouble!! he let out a nervous laugh.....

Just a quick update

I haven't had chance to do much on the bike this week but I have managed to sort a few things out! The 2nd gear from Rotax, Austria finally arrived this week so as soon as Steve gets back from his Easter break he can crack on with the engine, hopefully having it finished so it be be put back in next weekend. I also visited Ray of LRM Fibreglass to see what fairing would be better, I opted for the TZ250E which has a slightly wider front than the D, and Ray says it should be ready for me by the end of the week, however I may not have time to have it sprayed as it will need mounting when the engine and exhausts are in place in case of any alterations. The first meeting is at Cadwell Park, May 16th & 17th, then the following week at Angelsey, Ash has already said that he will not be doing this round as he will be unable to get time off work and the running costs will be coming out of one months budget. June sees the European Supermono Association racing at the British Superbike meeting at Snetterton, and if Ash is able to lose his novice vest he will be eligable to enter. I entered this race last year but came off at the Bombhole due to water running over the track, even so it is a prestigious event that can only be good for our class.

My name sake in Indiana, USA. has almost finished his Yamaha FZR400 and its looking the Dogs Swingers too, we have really hit it off yet we have never spoken,(something I intend to remedy in the near future!), and its uncanny how much alike we are, although Im sure he is a better rider than I was or ever will be!! I wish him the best in his racing.