I am really enjoying riding the Kawasaki in National Superstock 600s so far. Up Untill Snetterton I had not really got any good results as I have been learning how to ride a four stroke as you have to ride them completely different compared to a 125, I think I can confidently say that I am starting to get to grips with these bikes now and am thoroughly enjoying myself a lot more than what I was last year on the GP 125.

I had a nightmare weekend at Donnington park a few weekends ago which is the only blip I have had this year as we did not manage to qualify, since then I have came back from there to do a round with Thundersport GB at Brands Hatch Indy circuit where I had some time to work on a few techniques that I had to start getting use to if I wanted to go any quicker. It was a little tricky at first but since then I have improved on it every time I have been out on track.

We then done a day at Donnington park for the Yearly Bike Fest at Donnington Park, this proved to really be a day worth being at as Stuart Easton - one of MSS Discovery’s Superbike riders kindly followed me around for a session and showed me a few lines, it gave me confidence as I knew full well I could trust Stuart when he told me for example I could brake this late here etc…

The weekend just gone and we have been at snetterton for the fifth round of the BSB championship, I have had a fantastic weekend there and came away with more confidence in the bike and a respectful result of 11th position, my times were very consistent in the race, I made up positions in the race, had a good scrap with a few other riders and made an improvement compared to previous rounds!

Of course none of this could have been achievable as it IS a team effort. Therefor I would like to say a big Thank you to firstly my dad, as I have never in my life known anyone so dedicated as himself, also a big Thank you to Shaun Atkine, and Alan Harland for there help and advice. And also to team MSS discovery and team Manager Nick Morgan for giving me this chance as well as help this year, also a big thanks to my local sponsor Mark Davall he has been great and certainly knows how to make you laugh or at least smile! I would also like to thank Gearlink Kawasaki for being so helpful at Snetterton last weekend for helping my dad, Shaun and Alan for sorting out my gearbox problems once and for all which was a major help, cheers lads.

Although all these people are helping me this year, and I greatly appreciate it, it does not mean to say we are not struggling financially and could really do with some help with paying for entry fees, fuel and mainly tyres as these beastly 600s do eat through them when you are pushing hard around a race track no matter what! Any help would be a real life saver, we are all friendly and approachable people so if you are ever at a round then please dont be shy to pop in and have a chat, if not then feel welcome to contact me via jess@jesstrayler.com if you have any questions or anything you would like to ask etc…

Cheers.

Jess.

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We arrived at the windy Snetterton circuit late friday afternoon as we wrestled to put the awning up for almost 2 hours! The bike then arrived a few hours later as I found myself dribbling at the site of it when the doors of the van was opened. I wheeled it into our awning and took a long hard look at it with a big cheesy grin on my face, my dad stuck the fairings on and then started it up, and yes, it sounded just as good as it looked!

Next morning it was raining to my regret, nobody went out for the first session and so we sat down and shivered for a few more hours! Our next session finally came around and I decided to give it ago, only to find that the bike wouldnt rev above 7000 rpm. I was a little disapointed but sort of glad that I had a good reason to retire from the session as it was freezing cold! The boys later found out what the problem was as I later found out on track that the bike had a lot more bite when I opened up the throttle! I didnt really try to push hard at all and just tip toed around the track as I got to grips with the power and and slipper clutch.

I woke up the next day swearing as I peered out of my window to find snow everywhere and snow falling from the sky and snowmen! Many people went home but we decided there was no point going home as I desperately needed some time on the bike to get to grips with it ready for the first round at Brands Hatch so that I would even have some chance of qualifying.

By mid afternoon the marshals and various other people had cleared the ice and snow from the track and so I got a couple of 20 minute sessions on track which I was delighted to hear. I had a bit of fun, went a little faster as the sessions dragged on but obviously did not set the world on fire!

The next day the weather was much better, the track was still damp in the first session which was a little tricky, but my the second session the track was completely dry apart from the odd little damp patch at the ‘Bomb hole’ corner. I really enjoyed it and was leading a bunch of riders according to my dad, then it chucked it down with hale stones and the session was red flagged, I came in happy and everyone else seemed more than satisfied.

In the last session I went quicker again and started to find enough pace so that I could follow other riders round for a few laps to see where they was braking etc…

we was told my the track official people that those who were willing to stay was allowed on track all day tuesday for free, I was chuffed and was also told the weather was meant to be much better too. We stayed and found out it was a open track all day long, and there was only myself a couple of other 600 riders and British Superbike riders Billy Mc connel and Stewart Easton out on track, it was great! I got loads of laps in and by the end of the day I was really starting to get into a groove with my 600, I got a fair bit of ware on the tyres and was more than happy with my times considering there was salt down at the ‘Rusalls Chican’ as I found out as my rear end came out on me once!

I would like to say a Big thank you to the whole of the MSS Discovery Kawasaki team for helping me with the bike and mainly a big thank you to Nick Morgan for supplying me with the bike, thanks guys.

I would also like to thank Mark Davall also for his support and supplying me with boots, helmets, spark plugs and brake pads, thank you.

Also thank you to Keith Townsend at D.C. Butler motorcycles for his help in the past and present, thanks keith.

and also thank you to held gloves.

Jess.

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