Bucket-Only day 22/11 Kaitoke idea

**nudemetalz** · 17th September 2009, 11:27

As the points round draw to a close, I've secured the track for Kaitoke for 22/11 for a bucket-only day.
This WILL NOT be for points, as the last points round is at the Slipway on 11/10.
However, what we are planning is a 2 hour endurance race if you're interested (among other sprint races) and then the points-for-the-year ceremonies at the end of the day with a few beers.
I believe that this venue is better than the Slipway for this type of occasion.

HOWEVER,...if it goes ahead as this will be a bucket-only day, it would be run exactly as Skunk is going to run Easter, ie an MNZ meeting with rules applying.

At this stage, just in planning stage as I want to gauge interest. Plus if it goes ahead, I need a few people to help with preparation if poss.

Are you bucket-racers keen on this, or should I just flag it?

**Trudes** · 17th September 2009, 11:35

I'm keen.

One question... do we want a two hour enduro or would an hour be enough? I've ridden Kaitoke non-stop for half an hour and have to say that it was quite enough!! Or do we want to do half hour one rider than swap and have half hour for second rider then come in for a compulsory fuel stop and change riders again type thing?
I'll help out if you need it.

**nudemetalz** · 17th September 2009, 11:41

Thanks, Trudi
I believe if we're going to do 2 hours, we have 2 riders per bike, with a change at the most 30 mins per ride.

**Trudes** · 17th September 2009, 11:44

Can we get hold of some transponders too? Nobody is going to want to lap count a two hour race (although I do have to wonder just how many bikes will still be running after two hours....

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**nudemetalz** · 17th September 2009, 11:56

Could be done. I'll chat to Gary about it.
Just see if anyone else here is keen on the day first before starting to organise anything.

See, the other idea I had was we have an A-grade AND a B-grade rider per bike. Makes it more interesting !!

**Kendog** · 17th September 2009, 12:01

I am keen on this.

Transponders are a great idea.

Would we need ot find some people to flag marshal?

**nudemetalz** · 17th September 2009, 12:03

Should be able to find some. Anything is possible

**Skunk** · 17th September 2009, 12:21

Yep, I'm keen.

**andrew a** · 17th September 2009, 12:40

Sounds good. I will have to check dates but should be OK. About the enduro I'm keen but not wonder struck on the A and B combo or even the two rider option. Come to think of it the A,B combo might be OK I have a handy B rider at home. I'm not thinking about trying to win or anything [OK I am]. I would like to try a one hour solo though. Afew sprint races then a one hour job. My thoughts.
Thanks for organising this for us Chris.

**Trudes** · 17th September 2009, 12:45

But, but, but.... no self-respecting A grade rider is going to want to partner up with me FFS!!

**F5 Dave** · 17th September 2009, 12:48

Hoot Hoot Hoot! ok I'm keen.

I've done a whole heap of 2 hours so I have some established ideas if that is what you want to run & how to lap score easily etc. Makes it fun as a 2 person event.

Or just as a bunch of fun races without the endurance aspect, a FISH race etc, good end of year fun meet & place to test before GP.

I'll have to see if MNZ will give me my licence back before then. . .