Hey guys,
I can't believe over a month has passed since I was sitting on the grassy bank of Snetterton race track eating cheesy chips. It was my first time going to the British Superbikes and boy did I love it. The day couldn't of been better with the beautiful British sunshine actually making an appearance. Which let me just say was well needed due to the shorts I had chosen to wear. So leaving the track that day with a tan and may I add, some sunburn, I couldn't be happier.
You straight away notice the difference when getting close to the track, the amount of cars in insane. I would straight away advise anyone going, to go early, this honestly is your only choice. If the cars don't give it away, the amount of people once inside really does show you how massive this event is. The riders themselves do not travel light by no means. With riders hospitality truck everywhere, there is for sure an atmosphere like no other place. I can honestly say the buzz I get from being alongside a track is something special. I have had many clients say how much they dislike motorbikes, but I can't understand that with the buzz I feel from watching it. As the adrenaline builds in your stomach because you know what is about to happen is going to be good.
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My tip when visiting an event like this, find somewhere good to sit. This will make all the difference to your experience. If you are sitting somewhere where the race is at a slower pace you will have a complete different experience to someone else. I personally like to move around and see all different parts of the track. When we went to this event though we sat in one place and although it was a perfect day and the race was extremely good, we were not on the fastest corner. Having said this we did witness a few of the riders coming off their bikes just in front of us. Which is something you never want to see, you never know what the result will be. Luckily all riders got up unharmed and just really annoyed due to loosing their places on the track. A big one was when rider James Ellison (Kawasaki - JG Speedfit Kawasaki) came off on the bend leaving him and his bike in a tumble. He was straight to his feet in what could only be seen as despair and anger as he was just following behind leading rider Shane Byrne (Ducati - Be Wiser Ducati). One rider I tried to keep my eye on was Jake Dixon (BMW - Briggs Equipment BMW) as he was a rider my mums husbands work sponsors. He raced incredibly well and ended up finishing in 6th. Every rider starts the race with the aim to hit that finish line in first, but I'm sure there is no greater feeling than knowing you have the skill to race such an incredible track.
For people that have never attended a race day, its hard to know what to expect. But let me say this... Expect fast bikes and a huge range of them. Its not what the bikes look like that make this day exciting. The smell of the bikes is something that you need to experience, I can't really explain it but what I do know is boy does that smell get me excited. If thats not enough adrenaline for you, riders teams everywhere should do the job. I always thought riders would come with a couple of people but no teams of more than five can be seen everywhere. Be they working on the bike, watching their lad make his rounds around the track or just be there for the support of the team, everyone has a job. I personally love seeing the team all dressed in the teams gear. It gives this amazing feeling seeing them, they all have their place but all work as a team. One of the biggest surprises for me was seeing the side cars because I had no idea what to expect and they absolutely blew my mind. The person on the back not only needs to be quick but very careful, their weight changes everything. They were amazing to see.
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So as you can tell my love of motorsports is still strong, and I can't see that changing anytime soon. With a weekend at Santapod race track quickly approaching my love is only growing stronger. Not only that but the superbikes are attending Brands Hatch in October, meaning only exciting things to come. I can't wait to write about both of these events, I promise I will do them sooner than this one. Have any of you found a new love? Let me know.
Love
A Norfolk Blondie x
