Looking forward to 2009

2009 is just around the corner and i'm really excited about the forthcoming season.

I'll be joining EMRA & THUNDERSPORT GB

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My main aims are different with each club.

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With EMRA i hope to compete in all 10 rounds (5 meetings) and realistically i can finish top 3 and with the new parts i'm getting on the bike i don't see why i can't even win.

I'm certain i can crack the minute barrier around Mallory and am very confident of winning more silverware.

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As with Thundersport GB i want to try and compete in as many rounds as possible especially the Donington Park round which is scheduled to be the weekend of the British Grand Prix!!

So will hopefully get to meet some of the best riders in the world.

Also i want to gain as much television coverage as possible, Thundersport GB is shown on Motors TV and is shown world wide in numerous countries so TJE Racing may get its 15 minutes of fame.

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As a few more parts are on there way i'm chomping at the bit to get back on the bike and show mine and the bike's potential....

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Merry Christmas all and watch this space for the latest news..

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Si

31#

Here and Now

We're here now with Christmas slowly creeping up on us, i've turned 30 and i've had my shoulder operation. All i can think about is when will i be ready to go racing again. A good thing is we've managed to free up some funds to spend on the bike so in the coming month it will be coming together for what i have planned for the 09 season. More horsepower will hopefully come with the modifications that i've got planned and i do think we can lose a bit more weight off the bike.

With my shoulder feeling like its been hit with a hammer and my finger still not 100% right i just hope i can be fit for the first race i have planned which will be Mallory Park on the 1st of March. I will weather permitting do a track day the day before so i can get used to the bike and get myself dialled in again

From all at TJE Racing, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope to see you all in 2009!

2008 season round up

As the season is now over i've turned my attentions to getting fit and what the 2009 season will bring.

Before i turn my attentions to next year i thought i'd just reflect on the season that has just gone.

2008 brought its fair share of ups and downs, and it all started at Anglesey, where it was the first time i'd ever been to a track and not actually seen it before! So as i came out of pit lane i had to wait to try and follow someone because i didn't have a clue of the layout of the track.

I did learn a lot in ''08 though, i learnt how fast you can go in the wet and it proved to be a strong point for me, i had my best results in the wet and also my first off...

To be honest i was really pleased with this season, i won my first trophy's and even had my 2 seconds of fame on Motors tv!

I'm certain i will win more silverware in 2009 and hope to get even more tv coverage as i'm planning on competing with Thundersport GB which will be televised on Motors tv.

Si 31#

Further Injury woes

After seeing the specialist (after a 2 month wait) it looks like i'll be having another operation.

As you can see on the x-ray my shoulder isn't looking too great so i'll need an operation to re-join my collar bone and shoulder, and i've been told the surgeon will be taking a section of tendon out of my forearm and using it in my shoulder.

So when it looked like i was just getting over my finger my shoulder is going under the knife.

I'll have my arm in a sling for 6 weeks then a further 4 weeks before i can do any heavy lifting.

Hopefully i can have the operation before Christmas and then hopefully be fit for the start of the season...

here's hoping..

Si

31#

Injury Update

After a 20 minute operation and 5 pins and a plate in my finger and several stitches i'm sat here thinking when will i ever be able to get back on a bike?

I've been told a further 4-6 weeks for recovery on my finger but i'm going to the hospital again to a specialist about my shoulder.

So i may need further treatment or surgery on my shoulder.

Here's hoping it will all be sorted soon and i can get back on my bike and at least do some testing and get on the pace.

Ready to go....the bike anyway

After getting the parts to fix the bike we managed to start on modifying the bike for next season. As you can see the rear wheel is now a Dymag and just over a kilo lighter than standard. The front wheel isn't too far away then we'll be looking to get a HM Quick shifter. All in all by the time the 2009 season comes around the bike will be lighter and more competitive.

Keep watching for more mods on the bike.

Si

Just my luck

After my crash at Mallory my shoulder was pretty badly beaten up. Basically my Clavicle (collar bone) is out of alignment. It was getting slightly better until a week ago when whilst taking our dog for a walk i snapped my Metacarpal on my right hand.

So my planned track day was cutting it close but yesterday (14th Oct) i went back to the hospital where i was told that the bone had moved and needed to have an injection and have the bone re aligned............hence to say that it hurt....a lot!

So now i'm waiting to see if my finger needs operating on and also if my shoulder needs operating too....

It's not the best month i've ever had but hey ho, i just hope i can get fit as soon as possible

Si

The aftermath

It's been almost a week and to be honest my shoulder is still really sore as is my right heel, the bruising is beginning to come out and I'm looking very yellow. As for the bike i think i got away lightly, the damage is only light, i need a new clutch lever,gear lever and left hand foot peg and a fibre glass repair kit to fix i few cracks in the fairings. The was however damage to my leathers which need repairing, my gloves which I'm sure will be fine.

My lid was the biggest loser though, it's completely wrecked but if it wasn't for the fact i use a top notch helmet I'm sure i would have suffered even more injury, so it just goes to show that good quality helmets,gloves etc aren't just there for show, they do save you in a crash.

I'm sure your wanting to know how much has the crash cost me???

Well regarding the bike, for the clutch lever,gear lever etc it has cost approx £70.

As for the repairs to my leathers I'm not sure really maybe £30

The cost of my helmet was £350

Lets just hope next time i don't experience the same thing, and stay on the bike and bring home even more silverware!

Cheers

Si 131#