Pukekohe Friday 8th of April

[Drunken Monkey]

The next 'GA' open/controlled testing day is, according to the schedule, Friday the 8th of April. This is the Friday immediately before the Taupo track day.
I'm having the day off work to 'warm up' for Taupo. Will be heading down to Puke', leaving Auckland from Mt Wellington Caltex around 10am. If anyone else is keen, they're welcome to join me.
While I'm at it, is it true the price has gone up to $90?

We have altered this time to 9:30am. Same place. We will be leaving around 9:40/9:45

NOTICE : The controlled testing day on Friday the 8th of April has been cancelled for resealing.

[bugjuice]

yup, price is $90 now. They reckon the repairs to the track warrent a price rise. pfft..
have fun anyhoo

[Drunken Monkey]

yup, price is $90 now. They reckon the repairs to the track warrent a price rise. pfft..
have fun anyhoo

Bah!

Does this mean you're piking?

[White trash]

Bah!

Does this mean you're piking?

You're gonna be there all alone, A.

You still coming to Taupo?

[Drunken Monkey]

You're gonna be there all alone, A.

You still coming to Taupo?

Muahaha, then victory will be mine!

Hell yes! Someone's got to keep you real...although it probably won't be me.

[White trash]

Hell yes! Someone's got to keep you real...although it probably won't be me.

Someone's got to mate, might as well be you.

Have fun circulating Puke with all your mates.....

[Drunken Monkey]

Have fun circulating Puke with all your mates.....

I might be a nigel no mates, but I don't 'do' roman showers!

[Quasievil]

I might be a nigel no mates, but I don't 'do' roman showers!

man $90 bucks is getting a bit rich, do you get lunch and drink for that !!!
not even a medic on site either I bet
I will wait for Taupo and kick WT arse on me little 400, hang on I got that around the wrong way

[Fart]

Is it ok if I ride with you guys to Puke to watch? I dont plan on racing.

[roo]

You're gonna be there all alone, A.

You still coming to Taupo?

Theres at least two (prolly three) coming from our little corner of the universe...
to puke that is... not taupo :cool:

[Drunken Monkey]

Is it ok if I ride with you guys to Puke to watch? I dont plan on racing.

No probs, details up the top. Be a couple of minutes early, we don't like to wait :)

[bugjuice]

Bah!

Does this mean you're piking?
yup. another session at puke will surely finish off my back tyre, and I've only just got it! nicely angled off on the right side of it, so hopefully Taupo will shave off the other side to make it match again.. I can touch the bottom of the tread on the right of the tyre, but no where near on the left.. and I can't afford another 300 bucks!

[Fart]

Choice !

I will put it down on the calender.

If I cant make it I will let you guys know.

[Drunken Monkey]

Please note as above, we have brought the meeting time at Caltex Mt Wellington FORWARD to 9:30am.

Ta.

[Fart]

Just remembered that the NZ Rally is no this weekend also.... :Punk:

Have to plan it so that I can go ride with you guys and go to the Rally. A weekend feast of motorsports. :banana:

How many coming on this ride?

[roo]

Please note as above, we have brought the meeting time at Caltex Mt Wellington FORWARD to 9:30am.

Ta.

Oh man... i get to ride through morning traffic down the southern stupidway :angry2:

[Drunken Monkey]

Oh man... i get to ride through morning traffic down the southern stupidway :angry2:

It was either here or the autobahn, either way you're shit out of luck...

We'll wait for ya.

[roo]

It was either here or the autobahn, either way you're shit out of luck...

We'll wait for ya.

Cool, I'll be there... but errr... being a shorey I'm not familiar with the Mt Wellington landmarks... can you give me a streetname/address/navigation info? (no, GPS co-ords wont do sorry :msn-wink: )

[Fart]

Is this the Caltex just off the Mt Wellington turnoff? I am coming from the city end.

[Drunken Monkey]

Is this the Caltex just off the Mt Wellington turnoff? I am coming from the city end.

Yes. Come off at Mt Wellington, turn left, head up the road a few hundred meters. There's a BK, a Caltex and plenty of parking.

[roo]

Well... I just blew all my petty cash till payday on a new bike :yeah: but that means
unless I can come up with gas money and the $90 trackfee tomorrow I wont make it. :(
If I dont make it, i'll see you guys at the next one - only a couple of weeks iirc?

[John]

Yup saturday the 23rd is the next open day.

I cant make it to this one either, due to the brakes - just spent alot on the engine though so it will be ready to race on the 23rd, hope to see you there roo and everyone else.

[Kwaka-Kid]

crap i didnt realise u guys were doing this!

Well was hoping for a free feild but hey if its just drunken monkey all is well! will be good to see you dude! ill be there after half day at work to run in new racebeast.

[Firefight]

Not sure how true it is, but lots of talk in Puke atm about a major problem with the surface of the track, may pay to check if you day on Friday is still on. It would be a pisser to come out only to find it closed, am away most of today, but will make some inquires on my return.

F/F

[Kwaka-Kid]

checked on tuesday and all is go.

[Drunken Monkey]

I've just phoned the track,

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE TRACK IS CLOSED FOR RESEALING ON FRIDAY 8TH OF APRIL.

It will be open for racing on Sunday, but controlled testing on Friday is now cancelled.

Oh well, some of us still have Taupo on Sunday!

[Fart]

So Friday is cancelled?

Was looking forward to the ride.

[Yarg]

Could some one who has attended one of these open days advise what format it takes. eg. Bike inspection?? attendees split into groups/(slow medium fast) or is it open slather? is it limited to a certain number of bikes on the track at one time. :ride: Thanks

[bugjuice]

lamo.. knew they wouldn't have it finished in time.
It's got to be ready for the V8s next weekend to rip it up, and I bet they do. Any bets the tar won't be strong enuff for a real beating from a dozen cages?

Yarg, you just head down there and as long as your bike doesn't show any vitael(sp?) damage, then you should be ok. Pays for piece of mind for you, that you bike is up to scratch. I think they used to scrutineer all the bikes, but they seem to have given up. You also need a full set of gear, leathers are prefered, but they're happy with me and my cordura suit.

Then the day is split into 20 minute sessions, and depending on what's there on the day. Usually it's something like bikes - saloons (road) - saloons (race (v8s etc)) - single seaters - bikes - saloons etc etc. Just 20 min cycles until you get bored. Sometimes there's drifters too. There's no timing except anyone else that's with you, no racing etc, it's there just to go round and round and round and round and round.. oh, and to have fun..

[Toast]

Hey, can someone please tell me where I can find a schedule for the year's open days? Or at least the latest news on when they will be?

I had no idea they had them on weekdays too. I work on weekends so this is stunning news :D

[Yarg]

Spank me has updated the schedule on the Forum.. under meeting & events.
Apparently the next one is April 23 , Then April 28. Of course subject to change!! :ride:

[Drunken Monkey]

Hey, can someone please tell me where I can find a schedule for the year's open days? Or at least the latest news on when they will be?

I had no idea they had them on weekdays too. I work on weekends so this is stunning news :D

Check the "sticky's" mate, that what they're for. If ya don't know what sticky's are, check the FAQ.

[Toast]

Ah, right thanks. I thought 'Sticky' was just the name of some guy...who happens to post a lot. Will read the FAQ now.

Mant thanks... :)