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Bishopscourt was where we went this weekend to race at the King of the Court. I was out on the 400 in a mixed
class race ( pre97, supertwins and supersport 400). Qualifying was a 20 minute session. I waited a lap or two and
found some space on the track. I caught up to a guy on an sv650 but had trouble passing him. I got a few quick
laps in and was happy enough. I didn't finish the session as I got tired quickly, but thought I did ok.
Turns out that I qualified 11th overall and 3rd in the 400 class. 3rd row isn't too bad. So to the race.
Warm up lap was ok. No delays and then the start. I think I need a little more practice at starts. Got a very poor
one. It can be viewed from my on board camera in the video section. Not a good start at all. I got my head together
after a couple of corners and made up a few places. I couldn't get the bottom hairpin right and was disapointed
with that. I finished 11th in the race and 3rd in the 400.
The second race was sort of the same, but I got a better start. Unfortunatly for me, my fitness levels are not what
they should be. I got tired early and made some mistakes which cost me time. I stlll managed to secure 11th again
and 3rd again in the 400. So in all it was an ok weekends racing for me. I learned that I have to get fitter and also
that I can go faster on this little 400 of mine. Not sure when i'm out again, we have to see how the money is.
class race ( pre97, supertwins and supersport 400). Qualifying was a 20 minute session. I waited a lap or two and
found some space on the track. I caught up to a guy on an sv650 but had trouble passing him. I got a few quick
laps in and was happy enough. I didn't finish the session as I got tired quickly, but thought I did ok.
Turns out that I qualified 11th overall and 3rd in the 400 class. 3rd row isn't too bad. So to the race.
Warm up lap was ok. No delays and then the start. I think I need a little more practice at starts. Got a very poor
one. It can be viewed from my on board camera in the video section. Not a good start at all. I got my head together
after a couple of corners and made up a few places. I couldn't get the bottom hairpin right and was disapointed
with that. I finished 11th in the race and 3rd in the 400.
The second race was sort of the same, but I got a better start. Unfortunatly for me, my fitness levels are not what
they should be. I got tired early and made some mistakes which cost me time. I stlll managed to secure 11th again
and 3rd again in the 400. So in all it was an ok weekends racing for me. I learned that I have to get fitter and also
that I can go faster on this little 400 of mine. Not sure when i'm out again, we have to see how the money is.
