Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie

Ben McConnachie · 08-28-2008, 09:36 AM

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately another very difficult weekend aboard the Replicast Racing Honda . This time, with persistant hard work from the sedelous Dave Cherry, thankfully there were no mechanical break downs to worry about ! This time the difficulties came from the rider

With a decent first day at, in my opinion, one of the best circuits in the country, and with a superb machine, I managed to ease the Replicast Honda to a creditable 14th position on the first day ! Dissapointingly a Reed Petal blew in the engine, causing the bike to stop and not allow me to continue in the second practice session . Nonetheless, the team fixed the problem and we were all looking forward to qualifying !

Saturday .. And what a day it was !

Up bright and early for 9 o'clock for the first Qualifying session, and damp , miserable conditions met all the riders on track! Adrenalin pumping, bike weaving around beneath me over the crest of the mountain and through the devilish woodland section I found myself 7th in the session ! However, with the high standard of 125 riders there can be no mistakes to secure a good result and unfortunately I made a slight one going into the hairpin . On the last lap I ran the brakes a little to deep into the tight, tricky penultimate corner and before I knew it the bike had slipped away from me ! Never mind.. Still ended up in the top 15 but slid down 6 places in one lap !

As the sun shone through the clouds the crowds draped the hillsides and it was time for the second Qualifying session .

Eager to score a good finish in the all important final qualifying session, I set out quickly to hammer the times down !

Bottom of the mountain, front end trying to give way and the sound of the powerful two stroke engine beating a way to gain momentum for the steep mountain crest I muscled the bike round the first part of the Mountian . A sharp flick right and a hand full of gas saw me fly up the top of the mountain ......... Literally ! Haha .. Like a rodeo bull I was flung off the side of the bike and somehow found the strength to hold onto the bars ! Suddenly realising that you can't run at 60 mph, I ended up skiing along the top of the mountain all the way to hall bends where I manged to ' gracefully ' park my bike up on the safety barrier ! ( Once I find some pics, I'll post them on ! ) Amazing .. Now the adrenalin really was pumping ! After a few moments of disbelief and celebrations to the hundreds of amazed crowds on the banks beside me, I took the bike back to pit lane where we taped it up and got back on track !!!! A real racer eh !

Despite this ' little ' hick - up, I managed to set a time quick enough for 12th place on ideal times, but because of another small crash at the hairpin on the last lap ( again ) I slipped back to 17th on the gird !

3 crashes in one day ! Sorry Replicast

Race day .. the whole build up of the weekend ! And with a special visit from forum members I was extremely eager to impress..

After making a fairly good start, I sped into the first corner around 15th .. From then on I picked off a couple on the first lap to find myself higher up the field half way round the first lap ! Then disaster struck .. again !

Over exubrance from the rider infront of me saw him lowside at the lightening fast, ' Gooseneck ' ! However, unable to avoid him , I ended up on the grass at 70 mph and sliding down the road too ..

Ahh well .. that's racing ! Things like that make the good times all the more enjoyable !

A special thanks to Replicast Racing, Jason Scott for providing expert, professional photography, and the forum members who came to support me ..

Thanks again guys,

Ben

# 49..

grotbag · 08-28-2008, 10:31 AM

That's a smashing report Ben, thank you!

I had a wonderful day and it was really nice to meet you and your dad and everyone

Up and at em for the next one eh!

Spree · 08-28-2008, 01:04 PM

Great stuff Ben, a cracking report and better luck next time eh

druidsam · 08-28-2008, 04:50 PM

good report ben, better luck next time

.......................Sam

Manky Cat · 08-28-2008, 09:30 PM

Nice to hear your report Ben

Definately come and say hi at Brands, nice to see also your not put off by cadwell"keep it going mate" we are all behind you.

Scudnut · 08-28-2008, 09:46 PM

Nice one Ben, we were gutted for you mate.
We had a great time, thanks for making us feel so welcome.

Ben McConnachie · 08-31-2008, 04:40 PM

Thanks guys ..

Better luck next time !

Ben #49

08-28-2008, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ben McConnachie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie Hi everyone, Unfortunately another very difficult weekend aboard the Replicast Racing Honda . This time, with persistant hard work from the sedelous Dave Cherry, thankfully there were no mechanical break downs to worry about ! This time the difficulties came from the rider With a decent first day at, in my opinion, one of the best circuits in the country, and with a superb machine, I managed to ease the Replicast Honda to a creditable 14th position on the first day ! Dissapointingly a Reed Petal blew in the engine, causing the bike to stop and not allow me to continue in the second practice session . Nonetheless, the team fixed the problem and we were all looking forward to qualifying ! Saturday .. And what a day it was ! Up bright and early for 9 o'clock for the first Qualifying session, and damp , miserable conditions met all the riders on track! Adrenalin pumping, bike weaving around beneath me over the crest of the mountain and through the devilish woodland section I found myself 7th in the session ! However, with the high standard of 125 riders there can be no mistakes to secure a good result and unfortunately I made a slight one going into the hairpin . On the last lap I ran the brakes a little to deep into the tight, tricky penultimate corner and before I knew it the bike had slipped away from me ! Never mind.. Still ended up in the top 15 but slid down 6 places in one lap ! As the sun shone through the clouds the crowds draped the hillsides and it was time for the second Qualifying session . Eager to score a good finish in the all important final qualifying session, I set out quickly to hammer the times down ! Bottom of the mountain, front end trying to give way and the sound of the powerful two stroke engine beating a way to gain momentum for the steep mountain crest I muscled the bike round the first part of the Mountian . A sharp flick right and a hand full of gas saw me fly up the top of the mountain ......... Literally ! Haha .. Like a rodeo bull I was flung off the side of the bike and somehow found the strength to hold onto the bars ! Suddenly realising that you can't run at 60 mph, I ended up skiing along the top of the mountain all the way to hall bends where I manged to ' gracefully ' park my bike up on the safety barrier ! ( Once I find some pics, I'll post them on ! ) Amazing .. Now the adrenalin really was pumping ! After a few moments of disbelief and celebrations to the hundreds of amazed crowds on the banks beside me, I took the bike back to pit lane where we taped it up and got back on track !!!! A real racer eh ! Despite this ' little ' hick - up, I managed to set a time quick enough for 12th place on ideal times, but because of another small crash at the hairpin on the last lap ( again ) I slipped back to 17th on the gird ! 3 crashes in one day ! Sorry Replicast Race day .. the whole build up of the weekend ! And with a special visit from forum members I was extremely eager to impress.. After making a fairly good start, I sped into the first corner around 15th .. From then on I picked off a couple on the first lap to find myself higher up the field half way round the first lap ! Then disaster struck .. again ! Over exubrance from the rider infront of me saw him lowside at the lightening fast, ' Gooseneck ' ! However, unable to avoid him , I ended up on the grass at 70 mph and sliding down the road too .. Ahh well .. that's racing ! Things like that make the good times all the more enjoyable ! A special thanks to Replicast Racing, Jason Scott for providing expert, professional photography, and the forum members who came to support me .. Thanks again guys, Ben # 49..

08-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 8,367	Re: Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie That's a smashing report Ben, thank you! I had a wonderful day and it was really nice to meet you and your dad and everyone Up and at em for the next one eh!
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08-28-2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,201	Re: Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie Great stuff Ben, a cracking report and better luck next time eh
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08-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 5,142	Re: Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie good report ben, better luck next time .......................Sam
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08-28-2008, 09:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Manky Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London S.E Posts: 823	Re: Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie Nice to hear your report Ben Definately come and say hi at Brands, nice to see also your not put off by cadwell"keep it going mate" we are all behind you.

08-28-2008, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scudnut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West London Posts: 794	Re: Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie Nice one Ben, we were gutted for you mate. We had a great time, thanks for making us feel so welcome. Last edited by Scudnut : 08-28-2008 at 09:53 PM. Reason: I've lost it...
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08-31-2008, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ben McConnachie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Cadwell Park Race Report - Ben McConnachie Thanks guys .. Better luck next time ! Ben #49

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