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dan
18-09-2013, 09:27 AM
Last week I knocked up this word document to use as a 'track diary' and Rick suggested I might put it up here so people could have a look.

Basically, I figured what's the point of using a lap timer if I have no more information about the lap other than the time itself. I found it particularly useful as I was having dramas getting the hang of the Superbike Pro rear I had just put on and my times were significantly off what they were the last time I was out so in a few months time I actually have some context for the difference or if I continued on the tyre I have a starting point for next time I'm out.

It's pretty basic but for people like me really just getting into track riding I think it covers most of the ground you would need. I used one for each session, take 2 mins to fill out and now I have a little more context for the other information I collect through the Lap Timer. Also, very helpful if you - like me - tend to grab used tyres so you aren't spending a tremendous amount of time on any particular set.

Feel free to use / edit to make it more useful / disregard entirely.

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/awx7li1b304nx5b/TRACK%20RECORDS.pdf

Marshy
18-09-2013, 09:58 AM
Nice. I'd only add little fields in the suspension box, like:
Front:
Comp ______
Rebound ______
Preload _____
etc

dan
18-09-2013, 10:07 AM
Added

https://www.dropbox.com/s/awx7li1b304nx5b/TRACK%20RECORDS.pdf

Anyone else have suggestions. When touring I'm always looking for the perfect day sheet so this is a pursuit for the perfect track sheet haha

dan
18-09-2013, 10:09 AM
*syncing dropbox*

dan
18-09-2013, 10:28 AM
Good to go. Hope it's helpful :)

chubb
18-09-2013, 10:45 AM
Thanks for that..

I used to use a sheet done by Dave Moss

It was very similar and very helpful

Phat3R
20-09-2013, 09:31 AM
Thanks Dan, I'm printing out some copies right now!

fitzy
07-11-2013, 11:32 AM
Very useful thanks mate

Mr.Ed
07-11-2013, 11:38 AM
Gearing? But to be honest that seems to cover just about everything I could think of as necessary. Great job!

dan
07-11-2013, 12:48 PM
Oh gearing good call!

Condor
07-11-2013, 04:41 PM
Noooice one Dan. Will give me a go for sure! What's the ETA for your recovery?

dan
07-11-2013, 05:24 PM
Apparently 12 weeks but I'll be back before that. Seeing a specialist next week will update when I get the proper word

Marshy
07-11-2013, 05:32 PM
Apparently 12 weeks but I'll be back before that. Seeing a specialist next week will update when I get the proper word

Plenty of time to be ready for round 1 in February! ;)

chubb
07-11-2013, 06:02 PM
I'm sure maybe even a sneaky one before February?

Team Zero
07-11-2013, 07:54 PM
Lorenzo only took 2 days.......

dan
07-11-2013, 07:55 PM
Obviously need to get one in before February!

dan
07-11-2013, 07:55 PM
Lorenzo only took 2 days.......

haha I said the same thing. Bradl got approval to race as well!

Team Zero
07-11-2013, 07:58 PM
It's so easy to say. I have been limping around all week and I didn't even break anything.