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BigHeartedTone

East Anglia, United Kingdom

Member Information

Name
Tony
Member Since
4th March 2006
Total Posts
1,305
Occupation
Software Engineer
Website
http://serious-racing.com/

Notes

Did a few car trackdays 2005? to 2008 inc . Nurburgring twice smile Snetterton a few times, Cadwell once and Silverstone twice.

August 2009: Got my bike licence.

2009:
Bike Safe six weeks after passing my test;
Started IAM.
Trackday @ Bedford Autodrome also six weeks after passing test.
Completed 7500 miles in total.

2010:
3 levels of California Superbike School (Brands Hatch Indy; Silverstone Stowe; Silverstone South Circuit);
Passed Enhanced Rider Scheme.
Rockingham x3 (Crashed on two occasions there) once on a hired bike and twice on the CBR600RR;
Trackday @ Silverstone Arena GP;
In August I broke my leg after coming off the CBR600RR at very low speed. 5 months on crutches - spiral fracture of the left tibia. Back on the bike a week after coming off crutches biggrin
7 days total.

2011:
Getting my confidence back - trackdays at Bedford and Snetterton (crashed) on the CBR600RR but sold it shortly after - not sure why...
One day at Mallory but only had one session after a friend high-sided and was carted off to hospital.
Finished the year with 4 days at Almeria with FE on my Hornet. Fantastic and dropped 15s a lap thanks to a Mr Crafar.
8 days total.

2012:
x2 trackdays at Snetterton and one at Mallory all on the Hornet.
Bought a GSX-R 750 and used it at Brands GP and Almeria.
7 days total.

2013:
Rockingham International - April: GSX-R750 Inters.
Brands Hatch GP - June: GSX-R750 Inters. Love this circuit
Bedford Autodrome SW - June: GSX-R750 - very wet!
Rockingham - July - Crashed the GSX-R, otherwise a good day!
Cadwell - July: GSX-R750. Very wet on worn out GP211s
Donnington - August: Didn't go due to forecast frown
Snetterton - August: GSX-R750. Excellent day - 2 sessions in Fast Group!
Silverstone Suzuki Day - Sept. First Full day in Fast Group
Brands Hatch GP - Sept. Good TD
9 days

2014
June - 9 day 2600mile tour of France and Germany on the GSX-R 750
Trackday Silverstone. Fast Group
August Trackday Snetterton

Member information
Nickname BigHeartedTone BigHeartedTone's car
Name Tony
Member Since 4th March 2006
Total Posts 1,305
Occupation Software Engineer 
Region East Anglia 
Country United Kingdom 
My Website http://serious-racing.com/
Notes
Did a few car trackdays 2005? to 2008 inc . Nurburgring twice smile Snetterton a few times, Cadwell once and Silverstone twice.

August 2009: Got my bike licence.

2009:
Bike Safe six weeks after passing my test;
Started IAM.
Trackday @ Bedford Autodrome also six weeks after passing test.
Completed 7500 miles in total.

2010:
3 levels of California Superbike School (Brands Hatch Indy; Silverstone Stowe; Silverstone South Circuit);
Passed Enhanced Rider Scheme.
Rockingham x3 (Crashed on two occasions there) once on a hired bike and twice on the CBR600RR;
Trackday @ Silverstone Arena GP;
In August I broke my leg after coming off the CBR600RR at very low speed. 5 months on crutches - spiral fracture of the left tibia. Back on the bike a week after coming off crutches biggrin
7 days total.

2011:
Getting my confidence back - trackdays at Bedford and Snetterton (crashed) on the CBR600RR but sold it shortly after - not sure why...
One day at Mallory but only had one session after a friend high-sided and was carted off to hospital.
Finished the year with 4 days at Almeria with FE on my Hornet. Fantastic and dropped 15s a lap thanks to a Mr Crafar.
8 days total.

2012:
x2 trackdays at Snetterton and one at Mallory all on the Hornet.
Bought a GSX-R 750 and used it at Brands GP and Almeria.
7 days total.

2013:
Rockingham International - April: GSX-R750 Inters.
Brands Hatch GP - June: GSX-R750 Inters. Love this circuit
Bedford Autodrome SW - June: GSX-R750 - very wet!
Rockingham - July - Crashed the GSX-R, otherwise a good day!
Cadwell - July: GSX-R750. Very wet on worn out GP211s
Donnington - August: Didn't go due to forecast frown
Snetterton - August: GSX-R750. Excellent day - 2 sessions in Fast Group!
Silverstone Suzuki Day - Sept. First Full day in Fast Group
Brands Hatch GP - Sept. Good TD
9 days

2014
June - 9 day 2600mile tour of France and Germany on the GSX-R 750
Trackday Silverstone. Fast Group
August Trackday Snetterton