Who is doing the Cemetary? [Archive]

dpex

7th November 2009, 18:21

Last year I watched the race, utterly spell-bound at the level of risk. Mind you, I suspect Hampton Downs looks to be on a par, except they don't have lamp-posts and man-holes waiting to greet the incautious.

But I'm booked and paid. I just have to do it.

But that's the 'thing' about bike racing. It's the risk factor. Like last weekend at Taupo; track five, the short track with the wiggle back on to the main straight. Get that wrong and poom! All there is is solid concrete to meet and greet you. Coming through that turn, pegs being reduced to dust, I'm thinking 'Fuck the wall. This is living!' I didn't give a shit if I was first, last or otherwise. Just being there and doing it. Yum!

Even during the rest of the turns there remains the potential ignominy of ending up in the kitty-litter. Various did, on the day. Turn four saw two pissed-off visitors. Turn ten saw one we thought might have been hurt, but wasn't.

But mostly, on the various tracks around the country, a low-side gets you little more than a partially munted bike (unless of course you're riding a mighty '95 Yammi which seems to put up with anything, in which case you simply pick her up and carry on) and a bit of annoyance.

But the Cemetery? There's lamp-posts and kerbs, and manhole covers, and oil-slicks, and small concrete islands, all of which have waited 12 long months to claim the blood of the unlucky. And there's all those headstones, quietly inviting the courageous to join the infinite.

You can't see into the corners; mostly.

It's a bit easier for the blooded. They've all been there and done that so many times. They 'know' the course. Not me. I've seen it but that's about all. So I get he newbie thrill. You only ever get that once.

First fuck. First parachute, first track-ride, first track-race...first Cemetery.

Yum, but I'm looking forward to this event.

I hope ACC doesn't suddenly demand I pay more to be a part of it.

And anyway, you get to be on TV. I wonder if some smart-arse commentator will shed the words, as I lope around at my best....And believe me I will be giving it my best as he says, 'And here comes Beaglebarm.' albeit from the safety of his little TV enclosure.

Who else, other than the normally exalted, are doing the Cemetery? By that I mean: any other newbie Cemetery boys or girls here?

White trash

7th November 2009, 18:24

Sorry, but the similaties between Hampton Downs and Cemetary Circuit end at the fact they both run clockwise.

What planet you from again?

Tony.OK

7th November 2009, 19:09

You'll have a blast but Cemetery ain't got nothin on Paeroa IMHO...............make sure ya book that one in dude.

250kph + skimming yer elbow against hay bales.......yehaaa!!

Toast

7th November 2009, 20:34

Cemetery Circuit is a shit load safer than Pukekohe, especially with the addition of a couple of air fences.

Blind corners? No issue.

So long as it's dry, you needn't stress.

Wanganui any day over Paeroa in my opinion...although the mental front straight at Paeroa makes it a must-do at least once.

slowpoke

7th November 2009, 22:56

You'll have a blast but Cemetery ain't got nothin on Paeroa IMHO...............make sure ya book that one in dude.

250kph + skimming yer elbow against hay bales.......yehaaa!!

Wanganui any day over Paeroa in my opinion...although the mental front straight at Paeroa makes it a must-do at least once.

Nah, I'm with Tony on this one.

I had drama's a plenty at both of 'em:
Wanga's: missed noob sighting laps thanks to a fuel dry break connector O-ring letting go, and blew fork seals.

Paeroa: missed noob sighting laps thanks to rushed officials after threat of rain (sitting on dummy grid they just closed the gate on a few of us) and was physically munted after crashing my road bike 2 days beforehand.

So it kinda evens out, but Paeroa was a more exhilarating track. On a big bike Wanga's is like sword fighting in an elevator.

sunhuntin

8th November 2009, 07:50

theyve put new fences up around the cemetary.... crappy, thin "metal" ones that will do SFA to stop a flying bike and rider, but will do damage to any rider who happens to connect with it. theres been no attempt at putting up the standard fences elsewhere yet, which i think should have been started by now.

White trash

8th November 2009, 07:56

PAeroa is a race track on the road. Wanganui is a fucken kart track by comparison.

In saying that, Wangas does have its appeal, I just think Paeroa is an all round better venue.

gixerracer

8th November 2009, 09:00

PAeroa is a race track on the road. Wanganui is a fucken kart track by comparison.

In saying that, Wangas does have its appeal, I just think Paeroa is an all round better venue.

and i smashed you at both you little bitch:bash:

Kickaha

8th November 2009, 09:54

and i smashed you at both you little bitch:bash:

Not as though that would be to hard to do:shifty:

White trash

8th November 2009, 10:35

and i smashed you at both you little bitch:bash:
you sure did oh God of all things street racing.

However. Your starts are fucken laughable and you have the ugliest brolly dolly I've ever seen.

Gimme a call if you want some tips.

Sidewinder

8th November 2009, 10:39

and i smashed you at both you little bitch:bash:

whats that? honda's are for homos did you say?

gixerracer

9th November 2009, 17:40

whats that? honda's are for homos did you say?

you better shut up or im going to get slown to beat you up and make you cry AGAIN:crybaby:

wharfy

9th November 2009, 18:11

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/entries_results/entries_2009.php

Sidewinder

9th November 2009, 18:13

you better shut up or im going to get slown to beat you up and make you cry AGAIN:crybaby:

how did you know?:wari::wari::wari::wari:
hayden keeping you warm

gixerracer

9th November 2009, 20:23

how did you know?:wari::wari::wari::wari:
hayden keeping you warm

he is a much better lover than you ever were:eek5::sick::bye::innocent:

koba

9th November 2009, 20:45

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/entries_results/entries_2009.php

Looking a bit thin in streetstock at the moment...

Nicksta

9th November 2009, 21:42

dude...... Wangas was fun, but nothing on Paeroa!! I have never had soo much fun racing going up over the rise, crunching down, into the flick flack of the S's, gas down the bumpy straight playing chicken with the "kink" bumping the hairpin and blindly down the front straight.. now that's fun!!!!!!
but in saying that i did love going over the railway tracks and through the cemetery...... the crowd also did it for me at wangas..... my first crash in T1 i could hear the cheer as i was tumbling... it was louder when i got up and even louder wen i got the bike going again :D my 2nd crash in T1 the crowd was louder than my first and they cheered more when i got going and i could hear them egging me on each lap i went past :) that was cool :) i'll never forget my first cemetery circuit or hacksaw :)

Str8 Jacket

10th November 2009, 05:58

Looking a bit thin in streetstock at the moment...

Maybe I should enter then... :wait:

dpex

10th November 2009, 17:05

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/entries_results/entries_2009.php

Holy Shit! I just looked up the listings. They've put me in 600's! Shit, I thought I was in the go-ped class.

Do ya think Shaun will be a bit worried? Yeah. Right.

mud boy

10th November 2009, 17:16

im look for a ride there if anyone keep to give me a lift
here some more info:woohoo:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112249

dpex

10th November 2009, 17:56

[QUOTE=Toast;1129501909]Cemetery Circuit is a shit load safer than Pukekohe, especially with the addition of a couple of air fences.

You're having me on, eh? Puke doesn't have lamp-posts, drain-covers, kerbs, or railway lines.

Sketchy_Racer

10th November 2009, 18:37

You're having me on, eh? Puke doesn't have lamp-posts, drain-covers, kerbs, or railway lines.

No instead Puke has Walls a metre away from you and your doing 3 times the speed at Puke!

anyway,...

Yep I will be at the Cemetery! Can't wait, it'll be my first time.

SWERVE

12th November 2009, 16:46

Str8 Jacket

12th November 2009, 17:11

Its a shame that streetstock is "very thin' and i/we are one of the culprits!!!!!!! :bash:we were all planned to take the 675 and 150 but due to the rest of the family wanting to come (+1000/1200 bucks) and not just me & ants sleeping in the van, we have had to say NO.:bye:
Gutted is an understatement:shutup:

Yeah and its such a shame. I would really love to do it but am not ready to race Wanga's this year. Shame cause next year I will be but I doubt that they'll run a SS class again! :(

The Stranger

12th November 2009, 17:19

Do ya think Shaun will be a bit worried?

He should be.

zxr400#150

12th November 2009, 18:26

sadly i wont be racing it this year,im going learn to skydive instead, ill be up watching tho

roadracingoldfart

13th November 2009, 06:17

sadly i wont be racing it this year,im going learn to skydive instead, ill be up watching tho

You mean your prepared to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane and not tear round a dangerous track , sheeesh AJ , get that sorted man.

crazyhorse

13th November 2009, 06:44

Good news - go hard and have fun :scooter:

scorry

13th November 2009, 12:22

White trash

13th November 2009, 12:41

Shaun

13th November 2009, 12:42

I will be there doing it again, I cannot stop:woohoo:

scorry

13th November 2009, 12:44

Fucken GOLD!!!!

yeah its funny, but not so much for me

might send them a quick email

mud boy

22nd November 2009, 19:03

still need a ride up there people!!:whistle:

Shaun

22nd November 2009, 19:07

Holy Shit! I just looked up the listings. They've put me in 600's! Shit, I thought I was in the go-ped class.

Do ya think Shaun will be a bit worried? Yeah. Right.

Only when I have to lap you, if you qualify!

scracha

22nd November 2009, 21:58

I've entered. Just read the bit about railway lines and now I'm shitting bricks to be honest.

Now I need a brolley dolly and a pit bitch.

Toast

23rd November 2009, 12:01

I've entered. Just read the bit about railway lines and now I'm shitting bricks to be honest.

They are nothing to worry about

Tony.OK

23rd November 2009, 12:10

I've entered. Just read the bit about railway lines and now I'm shitting bricks to be honest.

Now I need a brolley dolly and a pit bitch.

Yeah as Phil said Stevey, tracks don't cause any probs at all, the paint was the big prob last year but it had just been done so this year it should be heaps better.

Don't start worrying now mate, just get there and have fun............:2thumbsup

wharfy

23rd November 2009, 13:24

Yeah as Phil said Stevey, tracks don't cause any probs at all, the paint was the big prob last year but it had just been done so this year it should be heaps better.

Don't start worrying now mate, just get there and have fun............:2thumbsup

wot he said :)

discodan

23rd November 2009, 14:43

wharfy

23rd November 2009, 15:16

I'm entered in F3 - first time on a street curcuit and looking forward to it.

Couple of questions for those who have done it before:

I was planning on using spent tyres as I heard that you can't use them again after riding at Wangas. Anyone else experience this?

Also, is a steering damper really necessary? I haven't needed one at Taupo or Manfeild but it has been pointed out to me that I should get one for the street.

Anyone got a spare one... :whistle:

Use the best tyres you've got - The last time I tried to economize on tyres I landed on my head !

I did the Tri-series last year on the Hornet and I didn't think Wanganui was harder on tyres than anywhere else (but I was only lapping in the 57-58-59 second bracket) I used the same tyres for the whole series (plus Greymouth)

Some of the faster folk might have a different story :)

discodan

23rd November 2009, 15:21

Use the best tyres you've got - The last time I tried to economize on tyres I landed on my head !

I did the Tri-series last year on the Hornet and I didn't think Wanganui was harder on tyres than anywhere else (but I was only lapping in the 57-58-59 second bracket) I used the same tyres for the whole series (plus Greymouth)

Some of the faster folk might have a different story :)

Yea good point, I'd much rather have lots of grip. I was meaning that the tyres pick up the shit on the street curcuit and don't feel the same again. I have no expectations for the steet race but I want lots of grip for the TRRS.

wharfy

23rd November 2009, 15:25

Yea good point, I'd much rather have lots of grip. I was meaning that the tyres pick up the shit on the street curcuit and don't feel the same again. I have no expectations for the steet race but I want lots of grip for the TRRS.

Hmm..... I hadn't heard that theory before, and can't say I noticed it - But I have been accused of being insensitive in the past :)

Toast

23rd November 2009, 15:36

I'm entered in F3 - first time on a street curcuit and looking forward to it.

Couple of questions for those who have done it before:

I was planning on using spent tyres as I heard that you can't use them again after riding at Wangas. Anyone else experience this?

Also, is a steering damper really necessary? I haven't needed one at Taupo or Manfeild but it has been pointed out to me that I should get one for the street.

Anyone got a spare one... :whistle:

It's mean, you'll love it!! :D

I didn't find that it stuffed tyres in any special way...maybe top boys have an issue but at my pace, it was fine.

On my old CBR I had never felt that I needed a damper until I rode at Wanga's. It was ok at the start of the day, but once I started getting to 54s flat I found myself backing off in places 'cos the shakes were getting pretty violent with haybales fast approaching at the end of a straight!

Certainly doable without one, but having to back off sucks!

nadroj

23rd November 2009, 16:09

PAeroa is a race track on the road. Wanganui is a fucken kart track by comparison.

In saying that, Wangas does have its appeal, I just think Paeroa is an all round better venue.

With accomodation at the hairpin for those that want a lie down!

scuzeme

23rd November 2009, 19:58

Sweet.. its finally going to happen, i was at Wanganui a couple of years ago and decided then that i wanted to race this circuit as a swinger in a side car.
Ill be doing F1 and F2 on my R6 this year as well as Paeroa.
I seriously want to try swinging, so if there are any vacancies or opportunities to try out ill travel where ever when ever for the chance :)

Shaun

23rd November 2009, 20:25

Use the best tyres you've got - The last time I tried to economize on tyres I landed on my head !

I did the Tri-series last year on the Hornet and I didn't think Wanganui was harder on tyres than anywhere else (but I was only lapping in the 57-58-59 second bracket) I used the same tyres for the whole series (plus Greymouth)

Some of the faster folk might have a different story :)

This old has been Agrees mate.

Disco Dan, get in touch after the 6th of Dec dude, I will lend you a steering damp, and give you advice Re Pirelli tyres

discodan

24th November 2009, 08:43

Certainly doable without one, but having to back off sucks!

Very true, you have convinced me :yes:

This old has been Agrees mate.

Disco Dan, get in touch after the 6th of Dec dude, I will lend you a steering damp, and give you advice Re Pirelli tyres

Will do Shaun, thanks.

codgyoleracer

24th November 2009, 15:56

I'm entered in F3 - first time on a street curcuit and looking forward to it.

Couple of questions for those who have done it before:

I was planning on using spent tyres as I heard that you can't use them again after riding at Wangas. Anyone else experience this?

Also, is a steering damper really necessary? I haven't needed one at Taupo or Manfeild but it has been pointed out to me that I should get one for the street.

Anyone got a spare one... :whistle:

Hi Dan
Only use new or near new tyres mate, (theres little enough grip as there is). Steering damper is nice to have - but is dependant on your riding style, if your prone to yanking on the bars & hangin on too tight - then yes you'll be wanting one.
It is possible to ride without one though, just not ideal. It aint the isle of man........but still has a couple of gnarley areas.
glen

discodan

24th November 2009, 16:24

Hi Dan
Only use new or near new tyres mate, (theres little enough grip as there is). Steering damper is nice to have - but is dependant on your riding style, if your prone to yanking on the bars & hangin on too tight - then yes you'll be wanting one.
It is possible to ride without one though, just not ideal. It aint the isle of man........but still has a couple of gnarley areas.
glen

OK, good advice. Sticky tyres it is.

I have never felt the need for a steering damper so far but I might be gripping on pretty tight at Wangas!

dpex

24th November 2009, 18:47

CHET

25th November 2009, 12:47

Im gonna give it a go for the first time, not sure if i can get the damper though as the old girl needs a fair amount of love,(hasnt been out of the shed since may. Im definately looking forward to it so will see everyone on boxing day.:cool:

scracha

29th November 2009, 21:55

Is there camping at the track or has anyone got recommendations for where to stay on Christmas day?

Biggles08

30th November 2009, 10:45

So....I'm in....see you lot on the road! :-D

Peter Smith

10th December 2009, 19:07

Anyone know why i have got #1 as a bike number in motards??

gonna be embarasin to have #1 at the back of the pack lol

edit: or know how i can get this changed to my usual #97 cos there arent any other 97's running

Keep the #1 tag, take heaps of photos, even in the pits. Then you can bull shit to the grand kids about how you won a national title.:clap::clap:

wharfy

11th December 2009, 07:23

Is there camping at the track or has anyone got recommendations for where to stay on Christmas day?

I am planning on sleeping in the van in the pits - It's what I did last year.
No showers that I could find, but thats only a problem for people standing next to me :)

Str8 Jacket

11th December 2009, 11:05

I am planning on sleeping in the van in the pits - It's what I did last year.
No showers that I could find, but thats only a problem for people standing next to me :)

That's what we're going to do.... Showers are available at Taupo from the 27th

scracha

11th December 2009, 18:54

I am planning on sleeping in the van in the pits - It's what I did last year.
No showers that I could find, but thats only a problem for people standing next to me :)

Wish I had a van. We could spoon? Hey...maybe I will get blown off the track

Seriously though, I was planning on having an uncomfortable night dossing in the chunkmobile, but now the little general has told me that she's taking it for some fucking horse event.

Bitch

wharfy

12th December 2009, 07:30

Wish I had a van. We could spoon? Hey...maybe I will get blown off the track

Seriously though, I was planning on having an uncomfortable night dossing in the chunkmobile, but now the little general has told me that she's taking it for some fucking horse event.

Bitch
I'm planning on "spooning" with the lovely Katie O'Donnell :rolleyes:

scuzeme

12th December 2009, 09:31

I have a house in Wanagnui and we are bringing up my van and another vehicle, if we are allowed to leave our vehicles in the pits over night i can offer it to someone to sleep in just depends on the weather and if we can get our pit setup christmas day and get the gear into it.
If worse comes to worse its an option for someone cheers.

scracha

12th December 2009, 11:19

Do the pits have overnight security?

Kickaha

12th December 2009, 11:34

Do the pits have overnight security?

:lol: What kind of facilities do you think there are?

The pits apart from in the Suzuki area is the roadside, and business carparks

wharfy

12th December 2009, 17:43

It'll be OK, I'll be there to keep ya safe :Police:

CHOPPA

12th December 2009, 19:29

:lol: What kind of facilities do you think there are?

The pits apart from in the Suzuki area is the roadside, and business carparks

They had security last year and fenced off pits

scracha

13th December 2009, 07:58

:lol: What kind of facilities do you think there are?

Well I know it's a lot to ask for in New Zealand but as its been running since 1951, would it be too much to expect just some facilities for us competitors?

Realistically, I'm hoping there's a couple of big hairy arsed Samoans walking around to stop thieving pricks nicking our stuff.

CHOPPA

14th December 2009, 07:46

Well I know it's a lot to ask for in New Zealand but as its been running since 1951, would it be too much to expect just some facilities for us competitors?

Realistically, I'm hoping there's a couple of big hairy arsed Samoans walking around to stop thieving pricks nicking our stuff.

Usually if theres a couple of big hairy arsed Samoans walking around is when im most worried about leaving my stuff around......

Biggles08

14th December 2009, 07:49

Usually if theres a couple of big hairy arsed Samoans walking around is when im most worried about leaving my stuff around......

Or when you realize you are in fact in prison.....its not my turn Bubbah!:baby:

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Ivan

14th December 2009, 15:41

Or when you realize you are in fact in prison.....its not my turn Bubbah!:baby:

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Lol sounds like your speaking from experience haha

Biggles08

14th December 2009, 17:44

Lol sounds like your speaking from experience haha

Nah...that would be a large towbar looming in the corner calling my name :baby:

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wharfy

21st December 2009, 20:02

WANGANUI (filed at 21-DEC-2009 23:52)

Tuesday
Fine, with light winds and afternoon sea breezes.

Wednesday:
Fine and cloudy periods. Westerly breezes.

Thursday:
Long fine spells. Westerly breezes.

Friday:
Fine and cloudy periods. Westerly breezes.

Saturday:
Mainly fine. Westerly breezes.

Sunday:
Mainly fine. Southwest breezes.

WANGANUI (filed at 21-DEC-2009 03:08)

Monday
Fine apart from some cloudy periods. Southerlies, easing this evening.

Tuesday:
Fine with light winds and afternoon sea breezes.

Wednesday:
Fine and cloudy periods. Westerly breezes.

Thursday:
Fine and cloudy periods. Westerly breezes.

Friday:
Cloudy periods. Westerly winds.

Saturday:
Mainly fine. Not much wind.

rustys

21st December 2009, 20:29

Alright Warfy, that a good forcast, so can you tell us what Sunday and Monday brings for Taupo?:sunny::sunny:

wbks

21st December 2009, 20:46

250kph + skimming yer elbow against hay bales.......yehaaa!!You picked an appropriate avatar:gob:

wharfy

22nd December 2009, 12:38

Alright Warfy, that a good forcast, so can you tell us what Sunday and Monday brings for Taupo?:sunny::sunny:

UPDATE Still looking good :)

TAUPO (filed at 24-DEC-2009 02:18)

Thursday
Mainly fine. However, afternoon cloud build-ups, with a few showers possible until evening. Light winds.

Friday:
Fine, with light winds.

Saturday:
Fine weather. Westerly breezes.

Sunday:
Mostly fine but cloud increasing in the evening. Westerly breezes.

Monday:
Cloudy with a few showers developing. Westerlies.

Tuesday:
Rain developing. Westerlies strengthening.

Devil

22nd December 2009, 13:12

I'm looking forward to watching. Particularly the Motard battle, and the sidetards of course!

wharfy

22nd December 2009, 15:08

Anyone going to Wanganui early(ish) on boxing day ?
My crew chief needs a ride up.
I'm going up on xmas day to claim a pit and get scrutineered, Katie can't escape until boxing day.
She is not very big and is great craic.

If you can help PM me

worm13

23rd December 2009, 16:50

Do the pits have overnight security?

have rung tthem today to find that out. they said there would be officers patroling the area

wharfy

24th December 2009, 20:34

WANGANUI (filed at 24-DEC-2009 02:18)

Thursday
Fine, apart from areas of evening cloud. Sea breezes dying away this evening.

Friday:
Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud.Westerly breezes.

Saturday:
Fine and cloudy periods. Westerly breezes.

Sunday:
Cloudy with a few showers. Northwesterlies.

Monday:
Cloudy, with showers at times. Westerlies.

Tuesday:
Rain with northwesterlies.

DJSin

24th December 2009, 20:45

All the best for those of you racing :2thumbsup

scracha

24th December 2009, 20:58

All the best for those of you racing :2thumbsup

Dear Santa,

I've been a good boy this year, so for Christmas I'd like to ride my motorbicycle really fast around W(h)anganui and not crash or come last.

Love
Scracha

ps. and I'd like the balls to do proper clutch wheelies in front of a big crowd like when I was 17.

Peter Smith

25th December 2009, 21:17

Ivan

29th December 2009, 16:31

Dear Santa,

I've been a good boy this year, so for Christmas I'd like to ride my motorbicycle really fast around W(h)anganui and not crash or come last.

Love
Scracha

ps. and I'd like the balls to do proper clutch wheelies in front of a big crowd like when I was 17.

Haha some of your wish came tru you beat me!

The wheelie bit tho glad you gave up onthem sawthat one in practice and was like oh im not the only one who cant wheelie a 600 I hate it when people say its so easy tho