Omega Thruxton Circuit Races 14th September 2008

[Toks]

Wow brilliant stuff Michelle, I'm real happy for you. Not many ACC'ers have gone from 4th to 2nd cat in recent memory and definitly not as a VET (oops sorry ). And usually when it has been done peeps have raced week in and week out which you definitey haven't done. I'm glad you got a grip on your nerves. I hope you've inspired others to give racing ago next year

[Alan M]

excellent result Michelle, expectations will be high for Saturday!

[huw williams]

[quote] Not many ACC'ers have gone from 4th to 2nd cat in recent memory and usually when it has been done peeps have raced week in and week out which you definitey haven't done.

[Grahame]

[quote="huw williams"]Last year the B race went round Hillingdon in third gear until the last few laps. Nobody tried any moves and guess what happened? The guy who ALWAYS wins the sprint on the club runs in similar circumstances won the sprint. Doh! What a surprise!

[quote="huw williams"]Michelle's points were largely scored in E1234 races not 3/4 events, which should bode well for the step up next season as she's already used to racing at that level. So whilst 2nd cat is impressive enough, she deserves most credit for the manner in which she achieved it

[Grahame]

Oh, and the "B" race has always been for "novice men and all women."

It will be good for the "B" race to have some experienced road racers in it to keep some discipline (the open road is a very different place to race than a closed circuit). Even though (or perhaps, because ) I won't be there, I support Michelle being in the "B" race.

I also think that whoever places in the "B" race should be given the opportunity to set off with the "A" race to get a feel of how the bigger boys go. They will not be expected to complete the race (recovery, etc), but it may give them the confidence to have a go next year.

[huw williams]

[quote] I don't ALWAYS win the sprints - I've hardly contested any this year, prefering to act as leadout man to ensure a safe sprint with no incursions onto the other side of the road round the last bend. Besides, my scouting report would read "Gobby, tubby and old. Can't climb, too indisciplined to time trial, can sprint a little" One should play to ones strengths .

[Toks]

[quote="Grahame"]. Can't climb, too indisciplined to time trial, can sprint a little" One should play to ones strengths .

[huw williams]

[quote="Toks"] Here here! I think coach Williams probably deserves a pat on the back or a couple of beer too

[Sylv]

Well done Michelle!

[quote="Michelle"]
Now if I was an Elite, I might just be able to keep up with some of the worst 2nd Cat blokes.

[Michelle]

Thanks everyone. Now you've made me go all embarrassed Paul will make a shy and retiring type out of me yet.

But the credit is not just down to me, it's everyone who has had an input. Huw for the training, Keith for the backing and last but not least to all of you in Addiscombe for being so supportive and encouraging.

[Andrew G]

This is getting like the Oscars .

[KeithK]

CONGRATULATIONS Mich. When you got a good result in the divs it was obvious you would progress. It was a matter of when not if. I am just so chuffed for you.

Hey Keith, that's a great picture of you chasing the break. At least you got across. That is such good training, well done Sir but I would not think of it as a wasted effort. You'll get confidence knowing you can do it. E/1/2 races are like that all the time and if you get used to being in the bunch you would really struggle as a 2nd. Better luck next time.

[Andrew G]

[quote="Sylv"]Where's the smilie for "looks at ceiling, whistling"?