Taumarunui. North Island R1 and Pacific Series R2 (6 and 7 March)

[NSR143]

General Information......

Camping on Friday night OK.. helpful to know who might get there first to stand guard?

Saturday practice from 10:30 but no serious stuff until 1pm, so just roll up....
(individual briefings as req for late comers)

From 1pm qualifying if/as req for the North Island Series
Sprint Race 2pm?
Long Race 3pm?
sort of thing....

Sunday practice from 10:00

Racing from 11:00
3 races of the Pacific Series Round 2 2010
A & B grade, Motard etc

Motards also on the day, they with ride the dirt sections before lunch and at the end of the day to reduce downtime related to cleaning of the track if required. Other tarmac only races will take place during the event.

Usual requirements, nylon and be good or go home

text or call Me...Steve 022 616 2363 if you need to

Did I miss anything? RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE OK

[Trudes]

Sweet, we plan on coming! First time at Taumarunui track so be kind on us (or not..... :lol:)

[Damien_Toman]

Me too. Also first time to Taumarunui. Looking forward to it.

[Str8 Jacket]

Looks like me an koba will be there on the Fri night. Probably be there about 11ish. What is the cost for the 2 day's racing?

[NSR143]

Looks like me an koba will be there on the Fri night. Probably be there about 11ish. What is the cost for the 2 day's racing?

a rather grim...............$50

[Str8 Jacket]

a rather grim...............$50

$50 for 2 day's racing? Fucken bargain!

[woodyracer]

Accordign to my year 11 maths skillls the nationals are 4 times the price of that...ahahah

Good deal

[Kendog]

Did I miss anything?
What is the address of the track?

[Str8 Jacket]

What is the address of the track?

Taumurunui, it's the only thing in the town...

[Henk]

South of town to the east on Body Rd

http://www.nzmmrc.co.nz/page.php?3

[Kendog]

Taumurunui, it's the only thing in the town...
It's a very significant town for me.

[Dutchee]

OK, so Taumarunui consists of a kart track.
Where am I going shopping and getting my lattes?
Are there any places to buy food nearby (preferably closer than Taupo).
Does life exist beyond the Bombays or is that a rumour like I keep telling people?
If camping at the track, are there showers nearby or can I really be allowed to be stinky all weekend - I guess we'll need a solar shower ;)
Is there any shade or does it rain down there? (can ya tell I ain't ever been outside Auckland)
:eek5:

[woodyracer]

OK, so Taumarunui consists of a kart track.
Where am I going shopping and getting my lattes?
Are there any places to buy food nearby (preferably closer than Taupo).
Does life exist beyond the Bombays or is that a rumour like I keep telling people?
If camping at the track, are there showers nearby or can I really be allowed to be stinky all weekend - I guess we'll need a solar shower ;)
Is there any shade or does it rain down there? (can ya tell I ain't ever been outside Auckland)
:eek5:

there a shower compex there, and a shitty food bar in tauamranui

[Dutchee]

I take it there's a supermarket? If not, pub will do ;)
Actually, that's a thought. How many people will be camping Saturday night? If someone can bring a BBQ, I can shoot out while you guys are playing and hit the supermarket to get bangers and steak (for those of us not that keen on bangers), or everyone can just bring their own.
I think if we're coming down, we'll be leaving Saturday morning (still trying to work out if the budget will allow us to come).

[NSR143]

What is the address of the track?

The track is off the main road(SH 41), over a old bridge, turn left down a farm track... and like a garden of eden the track appears like a... like a... like a track.

http://www.wises.co.nz/l/Taumarunui/Taumarunui/Body+Road/#c/-38.888962/175.341496/15/

here is a link. i have not been for a couple of years but thats where it was last time I went.

Trees, some rain, a river, a club house (not sure on access at this stage, normally good, toilet block (not 5 Star), not sure on other facilities.

[Bert]

...... and a shitty food bar in tauamranui

Looking for food, go to the "copper kettle" best food in town.
stay clear of the main pubs; are known to be rough even for harden bikers.... RSA has some great food and cheap beer.

plently of spots for your latte's but maybe not up to your viaduct expectations Dutchee.

[fi5hy]

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Vancouver+2010&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=-38.889688,175.346078&spn=0.003516,0.009602&t=h&z=17
Good track I won't be there tho baby on its way

[Skunk]

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Vancouver+2010&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=-38.889688,175.346078&spn=0.003516,0.009602&t=h&z=17
Good track I won't be there tho baby on its wayAre they adding to the track?

[woodyracer]

Are they adding to the track?

na thats the super-moto track......

Taumaranui is a mean track.......good hill climb

[RDjase]

A word of warning , the Taumarnui Holiday Park changed manager and he is the most ignorant , unhelpfull prick and the camp is crap,
We (20 of us) stayed there for BFTP rally last weekend,
There is another camp down the road somewere , use that one

Heres some reviews for the crap camp

http://www.rankers.co.nz/experiences/2294-Taumarunui_Holiday_Park

Shame we didnt get him nutting off at us on video :crazy:, Looked like a scene out on Fawlty Towers:angry2:


We were being far to noisy at 4 30 saturday arvo:oi-grr:

Have fun and keep the shiny side up

[NSR143]

Not long to go... any last requests?

[woodyracer]

Not long to go... any last requests?

to do another taumaranui round :]

[Shorty_925]

Not long to go... any last requests?

50 lapper.

[Skunk]

Not long to go... any last requests?Fix my diff so I can go?

[SHELRACING]

Looking for food, go to the "copper kettle" best food in town.
stay clear of the main pubs; are known to be rough even for harden bikers.... RSA has some great food and cheap beer.

plently of spots for your latte's but maybe not up to your viaduct expectations Dutchee.

Well this is Ellen here from Shelracing here in Taumarunui. I'm working part-time at the 'Food Emporium" at the northern end of town, next to the Caltex.
Anyone from Buckets comes in on Sat or Sunday morning (we open at 8am) will get a free cup of coffee with any breakfast ordered, (this is a special deal for bucketeers and families only )and i will even cook your bacon and eggs too.
Our prices are very reasonable compared to the Copper Kettle. Pam, the boss has said she will even deliver breakfasts/lunches/dinners to the track if there are 5 or more orders.
We do takeaways, kebabs, curries (oops better not in a tent) and steak meals etc etc etc.
Just look for the 'ROSSI' poster in the window if you coming into town.
I will be at the track to help on the weekend, I think Steve is racing.

[Bert]

Now thats sounds like a great deal for the bucketers. good on ya.

[Trudes]

Thanks Ellen, we will have to make a point to pop in and grab a bite to eat, good to know where the best place to eat in town is....... now, where's the best place to stay (hubby likes a bed, so we're talking Motel here)?? Cheers! :D

[SHELRACING]

hey trudes

If you want something cheap, then try the Hilton, just opposite New World on the main road, heading north. It aint flash, but it has got beds.
There are plenty of Motels here just on the side roads behind the shops, I dont think they will be booked out.

I had one of the pancakes today for breaky, they are homemade and with banana, bacon and maple syrup, absolutley devine. But you better come with a good appetite cause you get HEAPS!!!!!

[Pumba]

I can recomend the Hilton for accomadation. I stayed there a year a two ago, basic accomadation but was clean and comfortable, supermarket across the road, what more do you need.

[Str8 Jacket]

I can recomend the Hilton for accomadation. I stayed there a year a two ago, basic accomadation but was clean and comfortable, supermarket across the road, what more do you need.

How much per night?

[Pumba]

Pass, cant remember.

AA travel has it here http://www.aatravel.co.nz/main/listing.php?listingId=58380

[woodyracer]

How much per night?

its not an actauly 'Hilton" ahahahah, probualy pretty cheap,

No blowing up motors this meeting aye........:shifty:

[Str8 Jacket]

its not an actauly 'Hilton" ahahahah, probualy pretty cheap,

No blowing up motors this meeting aye........:shifty:

Yes, I know it aint the 'hilton'!! :laugh:

We usually sleep in the van or a tent...

Here's hoping that I dont blow up the FXR, I hope Malcolm doesnt either!!

[F5 Dave]

Hilton is cheap & run by one of the kart guys. 60s type of place but fine never the less. Restaurant a tickle further down is nice but not so budget, not bad thou. Wish I was there this time, Darrin & I had planned another drinking session. Good times.

[woodyracer]

would of loved ot take the honda down, but it aint ready....,next time.....

[gatch]

would of loved ot take the honda down, but it aint ready....,next time.....

Whats wrong with it ?

I've got a hammer that might fix it ?

[SHELRACING]

Unfortunatley the kart guys have left the Motel and i dont know what the prices are now. I will give them a call tomorrow and post the price for you guys here.

Its a little chilly here at night at the moment, so bring some warmer clothes for after dark. Especially if you are camping at the track.

There is a place called 'The Flax' that has food just down from the Hilton, but it is very expensive, as is the Copper Kettle.

[woodyracer]

Unfortunatley the kart guys have left the Motel and i dont know what the prices are now. I will give them a call tomorrow and post the price for you guys here.

Its a little chilly here at night at the moment, so bring some warmer clothes for after dark. Especially if you are camping at the track.

There is a place called 'The Flax' that has food just down from the Hilton, but it is very expensive, as is the Copper Kettle.

shel racing on their home-track aye..ahaha, time for you guys ot get some revenge?

[SHELRACING]

I've got a hammer that might fix it ?[/QUOTE]

LOL spoken like a true bucket racer. Hammer, duck tape and zip ties, fixes anything.

[Mudflaps]

Fix my diff so I can go?

Your bike has a diff!!??!! Holy cow! Have to see that..you got photos

[Skunk]

Your bike has a diff!!??!! Holy cow! Have to see that..you got photosSmart-arse. :laugh: The van's diff...

[NOID]

Smart-arse. :laugh: The van's diff...

and here i was thinking that you had a shaft drive bucket :blink:

[fi5hy]

I think the only shaft in this story will be driven up your ass

[Trudes]

Can't beat local knowledge, thanks for that :D

[Pumba]

shel racing on their home-track aye..ahaha, time for you guys ot get some revenge?

Didnt help Steve last time. In fact he got beaten so bad that he decided that we would go hide and sulk (sp?) underneath the bottle bayels off the sweeper down by the river:bleh:

[NSR143]

looks like the bar is open on Saturday evening.... Run by the Kart Club. so i am lead to believe.

[Str8 Jacket]

Are we going to be sweet to get to the track and set up a tent around 11pm on Friday night?

[NSR143]

Are we going to be sweet to get to the track and set up a tent around 11pm on Friday night?

yes no problem, been there before? if not you may be suprised by the location. down a farm track off Body Road, don't drive into the river.

[ajturbo]

i should be there.. but work.. this time of year is demanding me more...
sorry, but take heaps of photo's ok..!!!

[Str8 Jacket]

yes no problem, been there before? if not you may be suprised by the location. down a farm track off Body Road, don't drive into the river.

We'll find it. Eventually....

Van loaded :yeah: :wari:

[Tyler_94]

I am very dissapointed to hear that Steve Bennett wont be attending this Taumarunui bucket event, even though he was the one to organise everything.

Whats going on Steve???

See everyone else there Friday night or saturday morning...

[NSR143]

I am very dissapointed to hear that Steve Bennett wont be attending this Taumarunui bucket event, even though he was the one to organise everything.

Whats going on Steve???

See everyone else there Friday night or saturday morning...

Sorry... very sorry. Flat out at work this week doing a refit, too many things to do at home, need to spend time with the kids, car to fix for WOF etc etc... one day i will make it back there. I hope Ryan will take the chance to ride my bike around.

[Henk]

Bugger, was hoping to catch up mr Bennet, another case of work getting in the way of life.

[Buckets4Me]

Didnt help Steve last time. In fact he got beaten so bad that he decided that we would go hide and sulk (sp?) underneath the bottle bayels off the sweeper down by the river:bleh:

is this after trying to ride the bike upside down :)

[Pumba]

is this after trying to ride the bike upside down :)

I think that was the first time. He only went hiding the second time if memory seves me correct

[F5 Dave]

Yeah Googlemap it, pretty much you turn right down that road SH41 before you get to Taumarunui & follow that for 4 min, if it were light on teh left over the creek you may glimpse the track & be on the lookout to see the side road which is more a driveway. Once you are on the drive you turn left over some gnarly cattle stops, gate often open then down a rocky paddock road & that will take you there in ~ 1min. Cell coverage is patchy but should be ok to call someone to get you if you can't find the turn off.

[NOID]

hay guys and girls, good luck with the racing. im gutted that i couldnt make it... worked on the bike all night and didnt get it 100% finished and didnt want to take the chance of getting there and bike not running right or busting it again.... owell thats racing/fixing i suppose.

[woodyracer]

hay guys and girls, good luck with the racing. im gutted that i couldnt make it... worked on the bike all night and didnt get it 100% finished and didnt want to take the chance of getting there and bike not running right or busting it again.... owell thats racing/fixing i suppose.

coming to taupo next week?

[NOID]

na mate. got no money, my boss is riding me to get a job finished, got 2 uni assignments due and iv still got to fix ZZR and i want to get my bobber project started ......

[SHELRACING]

Everyone had an awesome weekend thanks too PMCC and all the organisers. It was hot and the track real sticky. We saw amazing racing from our top riders and some close racing from others everywhere on the track.
Someone was going really well and giving Tim Fraser a run for his money, then decided to bin it!!!!!! Who was that?
A few of the locals came out to see the racing and were very impressed with the standard of the racing.
Overall a real success.
Pumba, Steve didn't have a sulk and a lay down this time, but he did manage to loose 3rd gear on the RX. Hopefully we can get it ready for next weekend.

[Tyler_94]

Someone was going really well and giving Tim Fraser a run for his money, then decided to bin it!!!!!! Who was that?


Ahh, that would have been me. I did get him i one or so races though.

[Henk]

Absolutely stunning weekend, great venue, beers and guitars Saturday night. If you didn't come down make a point of it next year and bring a tent.

[saxet]

Yeah, a great weekend with great racing,great people and a damn good weekend all round, oh I've already said that.
The only thing missing was everyone who should have made it.

[fi5hy]

Photos please lads

[Shorty_925]

Absolutely stunning weekend, great venue, beers and guitars Saturday night. If you didn't come down make a point of it next year and bring a tent.

Thanks again for the tube on saturday. Also thanks to the Firns for the tyre levers, better being on the track than watching.

[saxet]

I'll put up some vids of the racing but it'll take a day or two.

[Kendog]

What an awesome weekend.
I learnt so much in those two days racing, the B grade was very competitive with a lot of similar paced riders.

The practice sessions on the Saturday morning proved what I thought when we walked the track in the morning, it was very tight and there would be few places available to pass.
I had never finished in the top three in a any race before, so to win the first race on the Saturday was an absolute buzz :yes:
The second Saturday race was a slap of reality, with the lead rider crashing on turn three and me target fixating on the rider coming second as he went straight off the track. I was in third and could of made the corner but also went off the track, rejoining in last place.

Sunday arrived with even better weather than Saturday. There were a few sore heads around the pits from the night before :drinknsin, but everyone was ready for another good day on the track.

A couple of practice sessions in the morning. In the second one I got to follow Str8Jacket for a few laps, when the white flag came out I decided to have a shot a passing. I went into the second part of the right hander after pit straight faster than I had been and chickened out :brick: riding straight off the track but managing to stay upright on the grass.

The North Island series races then started, it was now down to business.

Race 1 and I managed to hold third place.
Race 2 and I got swamped at the start (need to work on my starting) and finished sixth.
Race 3 and another bad start, finishing fifth, but I did manage a nice passing move near the end of the race on a similar paced FXR :rockon:

A huge thanks to those that organised and ran the two days, plus those that marshalled.

All up the best fun I have had bucket racing so far. I can't wait for Easter.

[Henk]

Thanks again for the tube on saturday. Also thanks to the Firns for the tyre levers, better being on the track than watching.

No problem. Always better to have more bikes on track.

[Kendog]

Photos please lads
I took some at the end of Saturday. Not my best work, was pretty buggered.
Trudes took a few of me on the Sunday, thanks honey.

[Trudes]

All of what they ^ said!! Fantastic weekend, great weather, cool track, friendly folks and a well run meet, thanks guys and girls who ran it and flagged etc, you guys rock!!
I fulfilled my goals...... (I have fairly low expectations :laugh:) race at Taumarunui, don't crash, come home will bike still working....... all achieved :lol:
Hope to see you all (and some more) at Kaitoke over Easter!!

[nudemetalz]

Big congrats, Nigel !!!!!!!! :niceone:

You make me want to still do buckets :crybaby:

[F5 Dave]

Congrats Nigel. Real happy for you. Knew you'd love the track. Yes it is hard to pass, but it is a great track to do laps on & to get your head around the sweeper takes a long time, maybe a few visits.

[Str8 Jacket]

What an awesome weekend, I had a blast. Love that first corner!!

Pipped for 3rd in just about every race though! :angry: I am aiming to beat #4 at Kaitoke this time!

[Shorty_925]

Pipped for 3rd in just about every race though! :angry: I am aiming to beat #4 at Kaitoke this time!

Im sure he'll be doing the same, though no 41 at Kaitoke for Easter, so I wont be stealing any more wins off you....there at least.