F250 2011

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:41 pm

For those planning to race a production 250 Kawasaki or other make give some thought to the F250 series run with Derby Phoenix. This has established itself as the home of 250 racing and next year is its tenth season.

Any advice from tuning through to what is involved in racing give me a shout.

I am expecting 4 or 5 KRs next season so you will not be alone

For more info and see what is happening take a peek here http://www.rgv250.co.uk/forums/index.ph ... ntry354117 the RGV website hosts the F250 forum

scooble · Post by **scooble** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:55 pm

been meaning to give it a go myself, now that my KR is tuned and rebuilt - only one or two races though

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:43 pm

That would be brill the more KR's the better. I expect quite a few will only be doing the odd round so I wouldn't worry.

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:07 pm

I could be swayed too, I'll come over and see you as soon as I get chance at Shelton.

kwackman12 · Post by **kwackman12** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:30 pm

Now you tell me Mark!

perhaps you could talk Dave into doing a couple of races on my bike I sold him? told me he had a few battles with you in the past?

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:54 pm

He says he will just be doing trackdays but I am hoping to turn him

I know you are doing Bemsee with your daughter but you should pop along to a DP meet some time. Either to take part or just watch the ring-a-dings

kwackman12 · Post by **kwackman12** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:30 pm

Will try to get along to a meeting next year on our 400's (can I say that on here)

Emma's doing realy well in her rookie year, currently 2nd place rookie & 15th overall, it's all down to Brands on the 2-3rd October to see if she can hold onto it

she seemed to finaly "click" at Cadwell we made a 5mm adjustment to the rear ride height & she took 4 seconds a lap off her best time! you will have to look further down the list for me

but i'm hoping to get a few points now I have the new bike
http://www.ediasia.com/moto/standings_d ... a_400_2010

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:23 am

Gary that will be good about time we met up and hopefully I will have persuaded Dave P to bring the KR along

Right a list of those that I know have race KR tucked away or are working on one.

MJ
Scooble
Elf
Andy B
PL2002
Luders
Rocket
Colin Sleigh
DP

Are there any I have missed?

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:05 pm

So far I have 18 that have said they will be doing the F250 or might do the odd round in 2011. If we can get 10 ring-a-dings regularly that will be excelllent.

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:46 pm

What are the typical race entry fees Mark?

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:51 pm

In 2010 with Derby Phoenix it was £120 per day (the club don't advertise one day entries but they will take them). For that on Saturday you get practice and two races. A second class - which would be the 175 - 675 Allcomers - is £30 and for that you get a 15 minute qualifying session plus a race. So for £150 you get 5 sessions on track.

Race distance is usually about 20 miles. Number of laps depends on the circuit but at Cadwell it is usually 8 laps - which believe me is plenty.

Sunday we have been getting three races and no practice. If you do Sunday only, if there are only a few riders, they have been put out with the 675 qualifying to get their practice.

Most clubs do an F400 NG, Wirral etc (apart from Thundersport though you can run in one of their other classes not sure which one though) but only DP attract a significant number of 250's, it being the home of F250. As such you get to race for two trophies - F250 and F400 as we all run in the same race - it is win win

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:49 am

How much would it be for a full weekend at Cadwell?

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:07 am

One class £240
Two classes £300

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:02 am

Thanks Mark, I should at least be about for the odd race meet, but will look at possibly doing a few more.

I have my brother in law to consider (who races a 600), so need to see what he wants to do next year.

mj43 · Post by **mj43** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:34 pm

There are good 600 grids at DP classes are

Formula 600
Superstock 600
Early injection 600
Pre-Injection 600
Steelframe 600

EI600 is new this season for injected machines 04 or earlier