The Nationals are on this weekend.

[Duke girl]

I would like to take this opportunity to wish each Rider competing in this years Nationals with the 1st Round being this weekend at Ruapuna, Christchurch all the very best.
May you all have a great 3 rounds down South before coming up onto the North Island for the final 2 remaining Rounds.
Goodluck to you all.

[woodyracer]

cant wait to i can race the manfeild national round in ss150,

The weather isnt looking gud tho for 16th/17th

[KS34]

Well put Skip! Good luck to all and we will see you at Manfield. I'll put money on Suzuki wins for both superbike and the 600s.

[k14]

Weather isn't looking the best for this weekend but all you locals make sure you come out and check out some of the best local racing you can see!

[Deano]

Well put Skip! Good luck to all and we will see you at Manfield. I'll put money on Suzuki wins for both superbike and the 600s.

Ok Ken - ten bucks says Craig takes it on the Honda in SBK ?

[Monkeynz]

Weather isn't looking the best for this weekend but all you locals make sure you come out and check out some of the best local racing you can see!

I'm going out to help as a flag marshall for the buckets, I can't race as haven't raced enough and don't have a full racing license yet. So might as well help out instead and watch and learn.:drool:

[Duke girl]

And good on you for doing so because without helpers like yourself this sport couldn't go on for those Riders out their wanting to Race.
Its also a great position to be in especially seeing that you are wanting to learn, and learn you will.
Enjoy.

[KS34]

Ok Ken - ten bucks says Craig takes it on the Honda in SBK ?

Sweet dude, do I get to put a sticker on ya bike if I give you the $10!

[Danger Dave]

Ok Ken - ten bucks says Craig takes it on the Honda in SBK ?

i think choppas going to be up there this year :2thumbsup

[Monkeynz]

And good on you for doing so because without helpers like yourself this sport couldn't go on for those Riders out their wanting to Race.
Its also a great position to be in especially seeing that you are wanting to learn, and learn you will.
Enjoy.

Weather is looking absolute crap for the weekend so will learn how to stay on 2 wheels in the wet. Such a shame to start the Nationals this way. Anyhoo no use complaining, at least the lawn will like it.:woohoo:

[Kickaha]

Weather is looking absolute crap for the weekend

Excellent, just what we've been hoping for

[Monkeynz]

Excellent, just what we've been hoping for

Just to add a bit of excitment. Will be great to watch. I think I'm going to a busy flag marshall.

[sidecar bob]

Excellent, just what we've been hoping for

Yeah, that should make the sidecars tight as, ya should be able to throw a blanket over all of them . . . well, on the start line anyway.

[Jerms]

Weather isn't looking the best for this weekend but all you locals make sure you come out and check out some of the best local racing you can see!

Can someone tell me what time the racing starts...? Looked at the NZSBK website and most other racing websites - they all tell you what day but no details about start times or proposed timetable of the races!!

[The Lone Rider]

Can someone tell me what time the racing starts...? Looked at the NZSBK website and most other racing websites - they all tell you what day but no details about start times or proposed timetable of the races!!

The wife is letting you out!? Gee.. you usually text me when that happens!

[Jerms]

The wife is letting you out!? Gee.. you usually text me when that happens!

Hey! I booked it in months ago and have been a very good boy since!

[feral1]

Can someone tell me what time the racing starts...? Looked at the NZSBK website and most other racing websites - they all tell you what day but no details about start times or proposed timetable of the races!!

Hey ya Jerms.

Practice and qualifying will be on saturday. It'll get under way at 9-10am. with some 125 and F3 racing on saturday avo.
Sunday is race classes for everyone. get underway at 10am with the NZGP titles up for grabs in the avo.

$20 bucks for a weekend pass at the gate.

Be there

Feral

[Deano]

Sweet dude, do I get to put a sticker on ya bike if I give you the $10!

Nah I'm not that easy !!!


i think choppas going to be up there this year :2thumbsup

Sorry but $10 is all I'm willing to part with ........

[TonyB]

I think MNZ and MCI should be congratulated on the marketing for this years event. I've heard several ads on The Rock, seen several TV ads, (which must be on around 6 to 8 coz thats the only time I'm around the TV), and theres a big bill board on at least one major road into Christchurch. No doubt there's something in the papers too. Well done!

[sidecar bob]

I think MNZ and MCI should be congratulated on the marketing for this years event. I've heard several ads on The Rock, seen several TV ads, (which must be on around 6 to 8 coz thats the only time I'm around the TV), and theres a big bill board on at least one major road into Christchurch. No doubt there's something in the papers too. Well done!

Yeah, i suppose they had a few bucks to throw at it now theyre not paying a C.E.O or prize money.

[gav]

I think MNZ and MCI should be congratulated on the marketing for this years event. I've heard several ads on The Rock, seen several TV ads, (which must be on around 6 to 8 coz thats the only time I'm around the TV), and theres a big bill board on at least one major road into Christchurch. No doubt there's something in the papers too. Well done!

Havent heard them mention the buckets though, wont help crowd numbers ........ hehehe

[SWERVE]

Not gonna give too many details on todays performances.......... but it remained dry (but **** cold) for most of the day. All qualifying was completed. F3/protwin - sidecars - 125 had their first races............then the rain set in at 5.30. So streetstock/motards/clubmans will have all their races tommorrow. If the weather holds up it should be a busy day!
Sorry no result details but it would take ages and i,ll let everyone tell their own tales later. Think all up to date results are on mylaps.

[Monkeynz]

Not gonna give too many details on todays performances.......... but it remained dry (but **** cold) for most of the day. All qualifying was completed. F3/protwin - sidecars - 125 had their first races............then the rain set in at 5.30. So streetstock/motards/clubmans will have all their races tommorrow. If the weather holds up it should be a busy day!
Sorry no result details but it would take ages and i,ll let everyone tell their own tales later. Think all up to date results are on mylaps.

What will happen if the weather doesn't? Hopefully it will clear in the morning and we will have an awesome day of racing.

[sharky]

Not gonna give too many details on todays performances.......... but it remained dry (but **** cold) for most of the day. All qualifying was completed. F3/protwin - sidecars - 125 had their first races............then the rain set in at 5.30. So streetstock/motards/clubmans will have all their races tommorrow. If the weather holds up it should be a busy day!
Sorry no result details but it would take ages and i,ll let everyone tell their own tales later. Think all up to date results are on mylaps.


Interesting! I thought the rain must have plyed it's part given some of those qualifying times????????

[Monkeynz]

Interesting! I thought the rain must have plyed it's part given some of those qualifying times????????

It was a bloody cold day, didn't get over 13 degrees but the wind chill felt like 5 degrees, hate to think what temperature the track was even without the rain.

[owner]

That bloody OZZY is starting 13th,

Might give a kiwi a shot at the win :)

[Kickaha]

What will happen if the weather doesn't? Hopefully it will clear in the morning and we will have an awesome day of racing.

Hopefully it will piss down and nullify someones 50hp advantage over us


It was a bloody cold day, didn't get over 13 degrees but the wind chill felt like 5 degrees, hate to think what temperature the track was even without the rain.

The track had a lot more grip than I thought it would right up to the point we had the light rain a few laps in and then it got very slippery

[old rig]

QUOTE=Kickaha;1129613288]Hopefully it will piss down and nullify someones 50hp advantage over us



you need to find 50hp of anger then:angry:

[scrivy]

Hopefully it will piss down and nullify someones 50hp advantage over us


Don't you mean $50g?
:lol:

[sidecar bob]

Hopefully it will piss down and nullify someones 50hp advantage over us





Horsepower is a great substitute for balls.

[old rig]

Don't you mean $50g?
:lol:

who could lend him 50g do you have any ideas

[old rig]

Horsepower is a great substitute for balls.

so if i get more horsepower i don't need balls

[sidecar bob]

so if i get more horsepower i don't need balls
That is correct. Horsepower increases your straight line handling, thus eliminating the need to have a pair.

[ellipsis]

You have to finish the first lap to gain any advantage of 50g's worth more of hp.....

[Chrislost]

I would like to take this opportunity to wish each Rider competing in this years Nationals with the 1st Round being this weekend at Ruapuna, Christchurch all the very best.
May you all have a great 3 rounds down South before coming up onto the North Island for the final 2 remaining Rounds.
Goodluck to you all.

Honda on the podium! And a top 5 in the 2nd race. SWEEEET!

Nick Cole and his kawsaki did pretty well too!

[KS34]

Nick Cole and his kawsaki did pretty well too!

LOL pretty well , the guy finished nearly 13 sec ahead in the Grandprix he destroyed everyone.

I am pleased to see SUZUKI with the top 5 spots in the championship!!!

[Monkeynz]

It was an awesome day, definitely not dampened (no pun intended, lol) by the weather, some great close racing, then there races where the leaders ran away with it. Great to watch, especially on a wet track. :wacko:

[Duke girl]

So whats everyone's thoughts on how Suzuki will go at Teretonga this weekend?. Will it be another 1,2,3,4,5. No doubt we will soon find out.

[Maido]

I am picking that hot local talent Jeremy Holmes to win in the 600 class....:innocent:

[White trash]

I am picking that hot local talent Jeremy Holmes to win in the 600 class....:innocent:

Given recent form, I have a feeling Mr Cole might have something to say about that mate :D

Best of luck to you though, go sick.

[Monkeynz]

So whats everyone's thoughts on how Suzuki will go at Teretonga this weekend?. Will it be another 1,2,3,4,5. No doubt we will soon find out.

I think it might be a bit closer at Teretonga but like you say, we will soon find out. They will definitely take some beating.