TVS Race a bike & Cars - Races for beginners coming up!

[Killer]

CARS

There will be four races days, with 2 races per day for the MMSC Junior Cup, on Formula Maruti, on 10th and 11th and 31st May and 1st June, 2008.

BIKES

The TVS Race a bike scheme with new bikes and the Newcomers Races will be held on the above two dates and 21st /22nd June, 2008, making it 3 rounds with 2 races each day.

Newcomers will race in the Group B, 160 cc 4 stroke,210 cc 4 stroke and the 150 cc 2 stroke classes.

Newcomers are the riders who have not come 1st in any race so far or 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall in any Championship. This is irrespective of the group or class won. Decision of the MMSC on who is permitted, is final.

Only trophies will be given for the TVS Race a bike scheme. Prize money for the others will be indicated in the SRs.

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY ON PAYMENT.

The programme will be as follows:

SATURDAYS
09 00 TVS Race a bike practice
09 30 Formula Maruti practice
10 00 4 stroke practice
10 30 2 stroke practice

11 00 TVS Race a bike practice
11 30 Formula Maruti Practise 15 min, qualifying 15
mins.
12 00 4 stroke Practise 15 min, qualifying 15 mins
12 30 2 stroke Practise 15 min, qualifying 15 mins


14 00 Race Formula Maruti 5 laps
14 30 Race Gr B 160 cc 4 stroke 5 laps
15 00 Race Gr B 210 cc 4 stroke 5 laps
15 30 Race Gr B 150 cc 2 stroke 5 laps
16 00 Race Formula Maruti 5 laps

SUNDAYS
10 00 Race TVS Race a bike scheme 5 laps
10 30 Race Formula Maruti 5 laps
11 00 Race Gr B 160 cc 4 stroke 5 laps
11 30 Race Gr B 210 cc 4 stroke 5 laps
12 00 Race Gr B 150 cc 2 stroke 5 laps
12 30 Race TVS Race a bike scheme 5 laps
13 00 Race Formula Maruti 5 laps

ALL RACES WILL BE ON SHORT TRACK OF 2.1 KMS.

For further queries you may contact the MMSC office MMSC - Madras Motor Sports Club

[ram_hyundai]

Nice option there for the budding talents and a few of us who missed the opportunity to become a budding talent,lol.Hope some of the bhpians turn up and utilize this opportunity.
ram

[fash_1]

Does this mean a rookie like me can rent out a tvs bike and take it to the track?
Yeah, i know i'm dumb.

[Sankar]

Unnichetta when's the next track day that you're attending? Coimby preferred.

[Killer]

@Fash: Yes

Originally Posted by Sankar

Unnichetta when's the next track day that you're attending? Coimby preferred.

May 10th weekend @ Coimbatore...RDD track day

[sudev]

No link at the MMSC site posted by killer to this event???!!!

[mail4ajo]

Originally Posted by sudev

No link at the MMSC site posted by killer to this event???!!!

Yes, I see a mention of 2007 only. Please let us know when this happening in Chennai and CBE. Want to join as spectator.

[fash_1]

I would definitely love to try out the track even though i have no idea how it is going to go. Killer, can u please tell how should i get going?

[Killer]

Originally Posted by sudev

No link at the MMSC site posted by killer to this event???!!!

MMSC are not very good at updating their site, rest assured this info is genuine.

@fash_1: I get this question a lot and its really quite simple. There may be a little paperwork to get through first, i dont know if you need a full competition license for the rent-a-bike scheme (check with mmsc), but if you have a civil driving license and you're in good health you're good to go. For the race, land up at the track, bring some decent protective gear. Though a full set of leathers would be prefered, they'll let you race with a decent jacket / gloves/ jeans with knee protectors (available for skaters in any sports shop) / ankle length shoes (no exposed skin). Pay registration fee, pickup your bike and get ready to race.

Some pointers for first timers on track

1: If you're going to be racing under the rent a bike scheme, check your hardware / tires and undertand their limitations before pushing. More often than not your bike wont be in the best shape. Make sure you set the right tire pressures, this will vary depending on the conditions. Find out what other more experienced racers are running for those conditions and go with that, its a safe bet.

2: In practice, ride your own pace and gradually come up to speed. If possible try and tag a faster rider for a bit and watch his lines, dont try to stay with him for too long though coz it will take you out of your comfort zone and might cause you to fall.

3: When qualifying keep a gap from other riders so you dont run into unecessary traffic while trying to set a fast lap or potentially spoil a faster riders lap.

4: If for any reason you need to slow down from the pace you're at, or need to pull into the pits, dont do it abrubtly, raise a hand first as an indication to the riders behind you. Otherwise it can cause a nasty accident.

5: Last but not least, ride your own pace and dont be dissapointed if you arent as fast as other riders, everyone has to start somewhere.

Good luck!

[mail4ajo]

Killer, please give us the details of venues and dates for these events. I would like to watch them.

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by Killer

MMSC are not very good at updating their site, rest assured this info is genuine.

@fash_1: I get this question a lot and its really quite simple. There may be a little paperwork to get through first, i dont know if you need a full competition license for the rent-a-bike scheme (check with mmsc), but if you have a civil driving license and you're in good health you're good to go. For the race, land up at the track, bring some decent protective gear. Though a full set of leathers would be prefered, they'll let you race with a decent jacket / gloves/ jeans with knee protectors (available for skaters in any sports shop) / ankle length shoes (no exposed skin). Pay registration fee, pickup your bike and get ready to race.

Some pointers for first timers on track

1: If you're going to be racing under the rent a bike scheme, check your hardware / tires and undertand their limitations before pushing. More often than not your bike wont be in the best shape. Make sure you set the right tire pressures, this will vary depending on the conditions. Find out what other more experienced racers are running for those conditions and go with that, its a safe bet.

2: In practice, ride your own pace and gradually come up to speed. If possible try and tag a faster rider for a bit and watch his lines, dont try to stay with him for too long though coz it will take you out of your comfort zone and might cause you to fall.

3: When qualifying keep a gap from other riders so you dont run into unecessary traffic while trying to set a fast lap or potentially spoil a faster riders lap.

4: If for any reason you need to slow down from the pace you're at, or need to pull into the pits, dont do it abrubtly, raise a hand first as an indication to the riders behind you. Otherwise it can cause a nasty accident.

5: Last but not least, ride your own pace and dont be dissapointed if you arent as fast as other riders, everyone has to start somewhere.

Good luck!

Nice pointers bro. Really helpful.

[roopakr]

@Killer...Tempting opportunity for budding race riders.
So who all are trying their hands on...?

[mail4ajo]

I am posting the confirmation I have from the MMSC authorities for the TVS race a bike. New comers race for bikers and the Junior cup races for cars, formula Maruti.

Venue: Chennai MMSC track
Date: 10 & 11 May 2008