Track day 10/4/05 timetable. [Archive]

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FROSTY

21st March 2005, 22:14

Just to let those coming to the track day know what timetable we are working to. Im trying to get us maximum track time.
7.30am --gates open /pits open.
8.00am sighn is starts -pay ya money and sighn the indemnity form.

8.05 -Scrutineering starts-bring ya bike and be wearing all ya gear.
It wont be a tough check over just a quick look to make sure lids are ok and nothings falling off the bike mirrors ar removed or taped over etc.
Ill be sorting the groups as we do the scrutineering.
9.00am marshalls brief--a quick run through on what theyll be doing.
9.15 -riders brief --a runthrough of what we'll be doing during the day and the track rules.
9.30 --Ambulance arrives
9.35 -all first timers taken on a SLOW -read VERY SLOW 4 lap sessiion on the track.
9.45 -First group out on the track.
9.45-12.30 --4 track sessions per group.
12.30-1.15 lunch break --also marshalls track session.
1.15 -4.30 -more riding.
4.30 --4.45 --second marshalls session.
5.00--barby and beer time
GREAT NEWS --I've got us use of the club garage which gets us running water power and a place to sort out the food n stuff.

Track Rules for the day.
1 Show concideration for everybody else out there
2 Stick to your line
Very important -dont try to "get out of the way"-dont worry about the guy behind you--it aint a race
3 when overtaking make sure you can do so safely.If in doubt -DON'T
4 should the front or back wheel come off the ground by "accident" make sure noones around you when you're doing it.
5 slow group riders are only to pass on the back straight before the braking cones
6 Touring group riders -no passing between hairpin and the right hander.-cones will be out to mark these points.
7 Fast group ref rule 3 also first session overtaking on the outside except on the straight.
8 if you see a flag waving anywhere on the track pull into the pits straight away -the clock will be stopped on your session so ya aint gonna miss out on laps. ANYONE trying to sneak an extra lap will miss out on the rest of that session.
9 If a slower rider is holding you up either rule 3 or pull into the pits and let em get ahead. -again--it aint a race.
10 when leaving the track hold your left hand up to let other riders know.
11 if you are unlucky enough to run off the track raise your hand in the air to let us know you're ok.
12)dont look back
14--HAVE FUN-- LOTS N LOTS OF FUN

Two Smoker

21st March 2005, 22:41

Can that first slow session be tyre scrubbing??? Or does that wait till the first proper session...???

FROSTY

21st March 2005, 22:51

ya wont be going fast enough to scrub tyres. Its a VERY slow ride. its to look at the track and just see where the braking markers etc.

StoneChucker

21st March 2005, 22:52

Skunk

21st March 2005, 22:57

ya wont be going fast enough to scrub tyres. Its a VERY slow ride. its to look at the track and just see where the braking markers etc.Well, just don't go too fast for me on that first session, OK? :confused:

cammo

21st March 2005, 23:27

sounds fantastic frosty :niceone:

Uncle B

21st March 2005, 23:36

Just a forwarning... Anyone who causes me to crash, at any time during the day due to their carelessness, will be needing that ambulance... (and bring your check book!)

oooowwwhhhh.....Mate your going to look funny chasing me up the Takas in that poor excuse for a car you call a chick magnet.
:killingme :killingme :killingme

bugjuice

21st March 2005, 23:46

for the first session, think we'd be quicker to walk then..?

good on ya for the time list tho..

FROSTY

22nd March 2005, 08:15

I think the first track session, for the new riders, is meant to be a NON-intimidating introduction to the track. I will be using that time to learn the course myself, since I've never been on a track before.

Just a forwarning... Anyone who causes me to crash, at any time during the day due to their carelessness, will be needing that ambulance... (and bring your check book!)
Hmmm--mental picture of SC beating the shite outa SC-jim carry style- :shake:
Anyhoo-people don't read --the 4 laps will be faster than a run but not much -more commuter type speeds.Slow enough to look at the track propperly

BNZ

22nd March 2005, 09:30

Anyhoo-people don't read --the 4 laps will be faster than a run but not much -more commuter type speeds.Slow enough to look at the track propperly

Better bring my 50 then?

ktulu

22nd March 2005, 10:06

Thats a good idea tony, you've really thought this out well, I'm really impressed, Nice work

FROSTY

22nd March 2005, 10:56

Mate I've been planning this for over a year.Look waaaay back to when I joined KB and it was one of my first threads--Lets have a kb track day.
Funny though innit-the little details are still tripping me up.

Devil

22nd March 2005, 13:56

Wish I could come along, hrmph.

Two Smoker

22nd March 2005, 19:14

OK, so the four laps are out for me... So can i go i nthe first Slow group??? really dont want to be in too faster group when im pottering around trying to warm my tyres up...

FROSTY

22nd March 2005, 19:19

sheesh TS -ya gonna do anything ya can to get more time on th track aincha. lol

Two Smoker

22nd March 2005, 19:21

sheesh TS -ya gonna do anything ya can to get more time on th track aincha. lol

LOL, nah its not the extra track time. I will sit out the first fast group (to be fair on everyone else) but i really do need to scrub in the tyres, and i rather do it in the slow group rather than the fast group where i could cause a crash...

MadDuck

22nd March 2005, 20:01

I dont mean to be a pain but theres appears to be about 5 threads going on regarding the day and everyone having a comment that may not be relevant.

I stay off here for 2 days and 1,200 new posts appear and its like a major effort to get through them all to get to the real deal. Tony if its not a pain can we have some kinda linking of them all. I dont know....gear required as minimum (I will need time if mines not adequate), accomodation, food (very important) and what is required for the bike preparation wise.

Maybe a fact sheet? Or have I missed reading that ?

MD

JohnBoy

22nd March 2005, 20:01

sounds really good, cheers frosty.
a gentle ride over the track will be nice as i haven't gone out there before at taupo.

how are you going to check the bikes classed as race? my bike is road legal but will be in race trim for the day as i will be using it as a test for racing later on in april.

the bike will have:
>Glycol free anti freeze
>Lock wired sump plug, external oil filter
>Catch bottle

is this to your satisfaction??

FROSTY

23rd March 2005, 01:36

sounds fine to me john.I'm wanting the bikes to be road safe is all -other than the mirrors etc just make sure the bike will pass a wof

Motoracer

23rd March 2005, 11:13

Wee bit of sujestion there Ton. I REALLY find it helpful to walk or ride a pushbike at walking pace around the track early in the morning going through all the braking markers and turning markers and having a good through look at the lines I would take around the track.

The slow 4 laps sounds great but if you want, you could also maybe organise a walk around the track early in the morning only for thoes who are keen and have someone like your self or hoon or TS or someone to talk the newbies through it all.

FROSTY

23rd March 2005, 18:09

MR--you just took one step forward ---good onya mate :niceone:
Seriously thats a bloody good idea guys and I do the same thing
MR I really hope I'll have time to do it -Ive sorta delegated that job to douggie or um well um--YOU
OHH shit bicycle races at 6.30am

Two Smoker

23rd March 2005, 18:34

Im happy to do that with MR :niceone: and then the wheelie comps are on (on the MTB BTW)

StoneChucker

23rd March 2005, 18:46

Two Smoker

23rd March 2005, 19:35

Two questions...

1, do I have to do anything with my mirrors? I'd prefer to leave them where they are, so I can, like, see behind me.

2, I only have jeans. You said they were fine a while back, and I just read that the minimum is cordura. I am not a rich man.

3, Do I HAVE to tape up my headlights? I'd prefer not to, besides they are shatter/crack resistant plastic (I use plastic for simplicity, they are some composite, but not glass)

Yes, that was 3, not 2 questions, sorry :shake:

PS: It's getting closer folks :wari: :wari:

1, you shouldnt be worrying about whats happening behind you, but whats infront of you... Its up to the person passing you to give room etc.. You should be holding you line. If you have mirrors you are more prone to changing your line because you can see what is behind you.... Changing you line is bad by the way...

2 (leaves for frosty)

3, Just for convenience of clean up if it did happen... its not too hard, just a bit of tape in a "x" shape is fine... all of 5 seconds to put on and 5 seconds for removal...

FROSTY

23rd March 2005, 19:54

Two questions...

1, do I have to do anything with my mirrors? I'd prefer to leave them where they are, so I can, like, see behind me.

2, I only have jeans. You said they were fine a while back, and I just read that the minimum is cordura. I am not a rich man.

3, Do I HAVE to tape up my headlights? I'd prefer not to, besides they are shatter/crack resistant plastic (I use plastic for simplicity, they are some composite, but not glass)

Yes, that was 3, not 2 questions, sorry :shake:

PS: It's getting closer folks :wari: :wari:
SC me ol mate--
1)Trust me mate you won't regret taping the mirrors.
You just stick to your line and let the guy overtaking you worry about how hes gonna do it.
The last thing I want is someone "getting outa the way" for a faster bike
or if theyre really unlucky scattering busted glass everywhere.
2) Dont sweat it mate--ive got trou for ya -didnt you say you had draggin jeans anyway??
3) The headlight thing is for glass headlights I'd prefer it taped but as long as its plastic itll be fine.

FROSTY

24th March 2005, 12:59

guys n gals I just ammended the lead post to include the rules for the day
OK WHITE TRASH!!!!!!!

White trash

24th March 2005, 13:07

GUYS N GALS iVE JUST AMMENDED THIS POST TO INCLUDE A ROUGH OUTLINE OF TRACK RULES FOR THE DAY.

OK WINJA!!!!

curious george

24th March 2005, 14:01

OK WINJA!!!!
:killingme :lol: :killingme

FROSTY

24th March 2005, 16:28

har de friggin HAR HAR so I missed I had caps lock on ya pedantic lil weazle

White trash

24th March 2005, 16:35

har de friggin HAR HAR so I missed I had caps lock on ya pedantic lil weazle

Goin' for a proof readers job at KiwiRider are ya?

Racey Rider

24th March 2005, 17:02

rules for the day
:Police:

And we thought we were getting away from our friendly law inforcers! (PT)

White trash

24th March 2005, 17:17

Frosty's walking 'round with a big stick called "The Enforcer".

He's looking for holes to enforce. Be good.

Racey Rider

24th March 2005, 17:24

Ooo! That'll be worth thee admission! :moon:

FROSTY

29th March 2005, 18:47

well racey best ya get ya butt down there then

Quasievil

29th March 2005, 18:51

Sounds all good Frosty, Im hoping to have my 400 there if I can get it all done in time will use the day to sought out suspension etc and have a play

cant wait

Good on ya mate:2thumbsup

FROSTY

29th March 2005, 19:10

quasi--there should be plenty of time for that stuff dude.
the track day at pukie gave us 4 track sessions. and that was mixing it in with the cars so im pretty sure we should manage about 7 or 8 sessions per speed group.

Motoracer

30th March 2005, 11:01

White trash

30th March 2005, 11:05

Que: Chicken noises.

Motoracer

30th March 2005, 11:21

Que: Chicken noises.

If I was going to do this thing, it would have only been to kick your arse! But as far as my racing budget goes, it can't be stretched enough to have 2 full on race meetings and a track day as well in the same month.

Tell you what, I'll be racing this Sunday and I'll get my times recorded. All you have to do is beat my times when you go around there on the 10th. It shouldn't be too hard, to beat a wee little 600's lap time on your 1000, now should it?

That Guy

30th March 2005, 11:31

If I was going to do this thing, it would have only been to kick your arse! But as far as my racing budget goes, it can't be stretched enough to have 2 full on race meetings and a track day as well in the same month.

Tell you what, I'll be racing this Sunday and I'll get my times recorded. All you have to do is beat my times when you go around there on the 10th. It shouldn't be too hard, to beat a wee little 600's lap time on your 1000, now should it?

Even better; why doesn't White Trash turn up and race this weekend? :whistle:

White trash

30th March 2005, 11:34

If I was going to do this thing, it would have only been to kick your arse! But as far as my racing budget goes, it can't be stretched enough to have 2 full on race meetings and a track day as well in the same month.

Tell you what, I'll be racing this Sunday and I'll get my times recorded. All you have to do is beat my times when you go around there on the 10th. It shouldn't be too hard, to beat a wee little 600's lap time on your 1000, now should it?

No it shouldn't.

I've done a 45 on a 1994 GSXR1100 whale on a damp track.

You got transponders this weekend? I've got a ridgy-didge lap timer now so no more relying on itchy stop watch fingers.

White trash

30th March 2005, 11:36

Even better; why doesn't White Trash turn up and race this weekend? :whistle:

Coz he's ghey, hadn't you heard?

Edit: And I always said I wasn't good enough to race. No point in chucking $30K down the toilet over the next 12 months just to prove I'm slow.

Track days is where it's at son, then you can rave on for hours to anyone who'll pretend to listen about how good you are and how you once almost kicked so-and-sos arse.

Motoracer

30th March 2005, 11:54

No it shouldn't.

I've done a 45 on a 1994 GSXR1100 whale on a damp track.

You got transponders this weekend? I've got a ridgy-didge lap timer now so no more relying on itchy stop watch fingers.

I don't think there will be transponders there so it's all a matter of rounding it to the closest second.

Yea I heard, which is mighty impressive to anyone who knows what a GSXR1100 is and who knows Taupo race track.

White trash

30th March 2005, 12:03

Yea I heard, which is mighty impressive to anyone who knows what a GSXR1100 is and who knows Taupo race track.

Well thankyou very much young fellah, you've made my day.

Motoracer

30th March 2005, 15:03

OK, I have got WAY too many costs to worry about right now to do this thing this time round. I will make my way there somehow though, just to help out with any advise and tips if need be or I'll just take pictures and time you guys for a change.

OK, I have just been offered the job of being one of the instructors at the track by Frosty so I am going to be riding again to help some of you guys out.

As for a head to head with you WT, it still ain't possible cause I will be selling my tires to Loosebruce so I won't have sticky rubber on my bike to be going fast. I'll just chuck on some blue and bald supercorsas from last year as rim protectors to get the bike rolling.

White trash

30th March 2005, 15:07

Can't keep a good man down, awesome stuff mate.

Tell ya what, I'll go no higher than 3rd gear for ya little fellah.....

FROSTY

30th March 2005, 21:02

Can I get in on this action??..
Ill only be riding a slow as piddly assed little four hundy.
I'm a really slow rider so you guys should have no troubles kicking my ass

Quasievil

31st March 2005, 07:28

OK, I have got WAY too many costs to worry about right now to do this thing this time round. I will make my way there somehow though, just to help out with any advise and tips if need be or I'll just take pictures and time you guys for a change.

Ride the XR600 down to Hammy (night before)and you can drive down with us in the Pajero, no sweat buddy

Motoracer

31st March 2005, 10:46

Can I get in on this action??..
Ill only be riding a slow as piddly assed little four hundy.
I'm a really slow rider so you guys should have no troubles kicking my ass

If you really want in on the action, ride the SV650. P.S. You ain't slow!

Ride the XR600 down to Hammy (night before)and you can drive down with us in the Pajero, no sweat buddy

Cheers Quasi but there has been a little change in plans. I am now taking the race bike down with me in the van to taupo.

Quasievil

31st March 2005, 10:58

If you really want in on the action, ride the SV650. P.S. You ain't slow!

Cheers Quasi but there has been a little change in plans. I am now taking the race bike down with me in the van to taupo.

Ok no worries, glad you into it, you can stay anyway if you want to no problem, standard deal for you mate

FROSTY

31st March 2005, 21:19

[QUOTE=Motoracer]If you really want in on the action, ride the SV650. /QUOTE]
Bro --watch this space --Ol mella yella might just have a trick or two in him yet.
I kinda have a point to prove -bettter see how slow I can go on the 400 before moving onto the 650

MadDuck

31st March 2005, 21:50

Can I get in on this action??..
Ill only be riding a slow as piddly assed little four hundy.
I'm a really slow rider so you guys should have no troubles kicking my ass

Slow! You all tell us you slow then blitz all the unsuspecting newcomers (yes I remember the first KB carting night).

Oh hang on thats boys being boys :drinknsin

FROSTY

2nd April 2005, 15:14

Shhhhh--Dont tell these guys

GSVR

8th April 2005, 03:10

Bump.

Decided to book cabin at motorcamp just down the road so I can get to track early/on time and recover afterwards.

Thanks to Frosty for all his great organisation/running of the event.

First KB event and time on any racetrack so really looking forward to it :ride:

Regards Garry

Gixxer 4 ever

8th April 2005, 12:32

Bump.

First KB event and time on any racetrack so really looking forward to it :ride:

Regards Garry
What that man said :niceone: :2thumbsup

Funkyfly

8th April 2005, 21:58