Brands hatch info anyone?

[Richzx10r]

Having just purchased a trailer to haul my bike to trackdays im wondering if anyone has ridden the brands before and has words of wisdom concerning it.
Only other track i have ridden is silverstone and brands is one i definately want to do.All i have been warned about so far is a few off camber corners.
Info greatly appreciated.
O and its the full GP circuit

[Scotty]

Absolutely brilliant circuit, equal 2nd fave with Anglesey (Cadwell's first). It's the most expensive in the country but for your money you get a top track and free garages and power.
I don't recall any particularly off-camber corners, except Westfield maybe - on my first couple of visits there I really loved that corner and yes it was slightly off-camber but very fast and grippy and you could get a great drift across the track from the inside - last time I went (2 years ago) a big bump had appeared on the entry and I didn't enjoy it as much.I was very sad to see the departure of Dingle Dell, that was a fantastic corner but I fear that the safety nazis had their way (why? never appeared that dangerous to me, and there was enough run-off) and it was sacrificed to make way for Sheene curve; a bland 90degree right-hander >:( . Paddock Hill is breath-taking (go steady on the throttle on the way out, especially if you have cold tyres), Druids is fun and Surtees (left-hander where the GP leaves the Indy circuit) is very grippy and the crest exiting it is good for 2nd gear wheelies - clutchless upshift into 3rd and let it rev out before dropping the wheel [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
When are you there? I'm doing 2 days on the Indy circuit for Levels I & II of California Superbike School next week - can't wait 8-)

[Richzx10r]

Thanks for the info there Scotty.Nothing booked yet,was looking at the 19th of may.But dependant on the weather,if not,no limits are also doing a few days in june/july.
How strict are they on db?Have akrapovics on but no baffles.Silverstone said there were strict but never saw them test any bikes and there were some seriously load bikes there.

[Scotty]

All MSV circuits noise test with a limit of 105dB I believe. A regular race pipe shouldn't have any problems.

[Mark_Able]

Get ready for your chin hitting the tank at the bottom of Paddock... :o

[Toph]

good job Bruce Forsyth dont go on trackdays then Mark!!!! ;D

[Mark_Able]

good job Bruce Forsyth dont go on trackdays then Mark!!!! ;D

I tell you mate, you are totally unprepared for how violently the track goes from downhill to uphill at the bottom of Paddock Hill. It took me four laps before I had the foresight to prepare meself. Chin hit the tank three laps in a row. Lipton will vouch for it, cos he did the same thing... ::)

[Richzx10r]

Absolutely brilliant circuit, equal 2nd fave with Anglesey (Cadwell's first). It's the most expensive in the country but for your money you get a top track and free garages and power.
I don't recall any particularly off-camber corners, except Westfield maybe - on my first couple of visits there I really loved that corner and yes it was slightly off-camber but very fast and grippy and you could get a great drift across the track from the inside - last time I went (2 years ago) a big bump had appeared on the entry and I didn't enjoy it as much.I was very sad to see the departure of Dingle Dell, that was a fantastic corner but I fear that the safety nazis had their way (why? never appeared that dangerous to me, and there was enough run-off) and it was sacrificed to make way for Sheene curve; a bland 90degree right-hander >:( . Paddock Hill is breath-taking (go steady on the throttle on the way out, especially if you have cold tyres), Druids is fun and Surtees (left-hander where the GP leaves the Indy circuit) is very grippy and the crest exiting it is good for 2nd gear wheelies - clutchless upshift into 3rd and let it rev out before dropping the wheel [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
When are you there? I'm doing 2 days on the Indy circuit for Levels I & II of California Superbike School next week - can't wait 8-)

Just booked up for next monday.Cant wait.Thanks for the info everyone.Ill be sure to keep my chin up to prevent bashing it on the tank.

[bobf279]

bet that hurt :D

[Mark_Able]

bet that hurt :D

Drains the blood from your head... :D

[jimmer]

Be careful on the gas coming out off clearways,bit off camber,lipton dug his peg in there and visted the gravel trap :o

[Morticia]

Is it tomorrow you're going? Let me know how you like it, and take lots of pics, wonder if the smile would fit the helmet!??

[Richzx10r]

Yes is tomorrow I go.Will have pics hopefully by track photographer.

[bobf279]

have fun and enjoy