AMCC Advanced Rider Training Days

[Kiwi Graham]

Hi all,

Enjoying the winter? :yes: Developing those wet riding skills? :scooter: Putting into practise what you picked up with us last year? :innocent: Looking forward to doing it again? :2thumbsup

Below are the dates currently set aside for ART days at Pukekohe Park Raceway.
We hope to add additional dates in November, January and February too, so watch for developments either here or the AMCC web site.
Circuit costs amongst others have gone up slightly so there will be a slight increase in the price we are going to have to charge and this is yet to be set so again keep a look out here or on the web site.

October 3rd
December 12th
January 16th
April 17th

We haven't been stood still over the winter, we have still been working away in the background developing our day, working on improving our high tech aids, working with our sponsors and attracting new ones and ensuring what we provide on the day is as good as we can make it.

As ever our aim is to make the day as enjoyable as possible for you so you can get the maximum benefit from your efforts ; Any ideas you have or suggestions please let us know.

KG

[Gremlin]

We haven't been stood still over the winter
we haven't been standing still
or
we haven't stood still :innocent:

Late october or november, you should be seeing me out there for my first one :scooter:

[rapid van cleef]

ive looked on the site and they are no costs yet. can you tell us what the costs are please?

ta

[Gremlin]

as his first post says, price is going up, but they don't know the cost yet

[p.dath]

I plan to be at all the sessions.

[jamiey]

Me too. Looking forward to the spring and the ART days, see you all very soon!!!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hi all,

Enjoying the winter? :yes: Developing those wet riding skills? :scooter: Putting into practise what you picked up with us last year? :innocent: Looking forward to doing it again? :2thumbsup

Below are the dates currently set aside for ART days at Pukekohe Park Raceway.
We hope to add additional dates in November, January and February too, so watch for developments either here or the AMCC web site.
Circuit costs amongst others have gone up slightly so there will be a slight increase in the price we are going to have to charge and this is yet to be set so again keep a look out here or on the web site.

October 3rd
December 12th
March 6th
April 23rd

We haven't been stood still over the winter, we have still been working away in the background developing our day, working on improving our high tech aids, working with our sponsors and attracting new ones and ensuring what we provide on the day is as good as we can make it.

As ever our aim is to make the day as enjoyable as possible for you so you can get the maximum benefit from your efforts ; Any ideas you have or suggestions please let us know.

KG

I plan on being there and showing you how a Gixxa is thrashed ;) :done:

[Kiwi Graham]

Further update;

Cost; small increase for you guys this year I'm afraid. We haven't passed on all the cost increase's to us onto you however.

Non AMCC members = $160 per day (this includes a one year membership to the AMCC)
AMCC club members = $120 per day. These costs include lunch and a drink on the day.
Those in the know will realise this is a $20 increase from last season.

We are working on a discount package for multipale day bookings (we have been asked alot about this) meaning the more days you book the more you save. Watch this space for developments on this.

Back protectors are compulsory from now on. If you don't have one or can't borrow one (we will be checking) pop along to Cycletreads, mention ART and see what an awesome deal they will do for you on one.

Groups 1 and 2, minimum gear requirements is two piece cordura or leather and it must be zipped together. If it doesn't see Kerrie Peterson at MSW 3099522 and again mention ART and she will sort your gear out at a very minimal cost.

Group 3, as groups 1 & 2 but our preference is for you to wear leather, you may progress in your riding and need to move to group 4 where you will need to be wearing full leather.

Group 4, leather only one piece or two piece zip together.

Entry forms for the first event are up on our web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/advanced it has only been there for a few hours and groups are already starting to fill up!
While your there check the rest of the ART pages for information on the day and the instructors available to you.

KG

[p.dath]

Cost; small increase for you guys this year I'm afraid. We haven't passed on all the cost increase's to us onto you however.

Why not just increase the cost of entry for the day to break even (I'd suggest running it at a minor profit to cover "bad" unforseen things happening)? I don't see any point in running the training day at a loss.

You either pay for it on the day, or make up for the loss in your annual club membership - but either way you'll be paying for it.

And for those that attend but don't renew their club membership - that just means every other club member is now subsidising that person.

The event was fully subscribed last year, so decreasing demand slightly is not likely to hurt anything.

[Kiwi Graham]

Why not just increase the cost of entry for the day to break even (I'd suggest running it at a minor profit to cover "bad" unforseen things happening)? I don't see any point in running the training day at a loss.

You either pay for it on the day, or make up for the loss in your annual club membership - but either way you'll be paying for it.

And for those that attend but don't renew their club membership - that just means every other club member is now subsidising that person.

The event was fully subscribed last year, so decreasing demand slightly is not likely to hurt anything.

Its all good Phil, we are a not for profit organisation and we do ensure that costs both 'seen' and 'unforseen' are covered.
Having fully subscribed groups does make this all possible. I guess we must be doing something right eh!

[MaxCannon]

Hmm - I'm guessing I'm an AMCC member based on attending an ART day earlier this year.

Might have to organise a return trip to Pukekohe and figure out how to stay out of the sand trap.

If anyone wants a cheap back protector or set of two piece leathers hit me up.
I will eventully get around to listing them on trademe.

[Ntoxcated]

First one booked :scooter: Roll on October ... :wait:

[p.dath]

Hmm - I'm guessing I'm an AMCC member based on attending an ART day earlier this year.

Membership renewals were just due ... so maybe not if you didn't renew.

[Kiwi Graham]

Check with the first post;

January date added
April date brought forward one week.

KG

[Latte]

Am I right in thinking, if I did a few of these days this season, only the 1st one will be $160, the rest will be $120?

It reads that way, but I thought I'd make sure.

[Kiwi Graham]

Am I right in thinking, if I did a few of these days this season, only the 1st one will be $160, the rest will be $120?

It reads that way, but I thought I'd make sure.

You are correct sir.

The $160 provides membership to the club and there after (for that year) it is $120 for the day.

[Kiwi Graham]

Update;

KB's very own Sloan (CHOPPA) Frost will be our 'star Instructor' for the day.

If you have been following his progress in the winter series there is nothing more I can add other than he is one of New Zealands rising stars in Bike racing and is currently campaining one one of BMW's massivly powerful M1 Superbikes and leading the series run at Manfield

He will have with him his super fast BMW's and be available for hints and tips for getting around a race circuit quickly. He will be happy to lead anyone round the circuit, follow and give feedback on what you could do to improve your experience or lap times.

His main contribution will be directed to the group 4 riders but he will be available to anyone on the day to answer questions and give advice.

Every day is seeing more and more entries in so dont delay in registering > http://www.amcc.org.nz/uploads/richassets/ARTOct2010Entry.pdf

[Kiwi Graham]

Hi guys n gals,

3rd October is filling fast :2thumbsup

If you intend to book into groups 2 or 3 then I suggest you do it now!!

They are the first to fill and are likley to be full very soon

Group 1 has a few places left and again is likely to be full soon too.

Groupo 4 places still available, so club racers this is an opportunity to give the bike and yourself a test prior to the first round in two weeks time.

Use the entry form on line at http://www.amcc.org.nz/advanced or visit the club rooms on a Thursday evening and pick up an entry form.

Please visit the web site especially if its your first time or you havent been for a while its full of hints and tips for yourself and your bike preperation and introduces some of the personel involved in the day

[Kiwi Graham]

We are little over three weeks off the start of our season.
Groups 2, 3 & 4 are almost full but unusually we still have places in group 1.
http://www.amcc.org.nz/advanced-art for the entry form.

Group 1 is aimed at riders who have never been on a circuit before, who are conscious of the gaps in their skill levels and want to improve their ability to control their motorcycle.

Understanding how a motorcycle reacts to the inputs you give it in a controlled enviroment, with the ability to practise the same thing over and over (lap after lap) again will fast track your learning and improve your confidence.

Group 1 has the highest concentration of instructors whose sole purpose is for you to get the most out of each theory and practical session. Be assured in this group it is not like the usual track day designed for ‘blowing away cobwebs’; this group in particular is very closely monitored not only by the instructors but by the travelling marshals, circuit marshals and the Clerk of the Course
We are very conscious of the speed differentials between small and large capacity machines and ensure the riders in this group don’t get intimidated by high speed passing. You need to be concentrating on what your doing and not worrying about what missile is going to fly past you and when. (We have other groups for the faster riders). Read our feed back page on our web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/advanced-art-art_feedback

We have experts on hand all day to supply, fit and balance tyres, advise on machine set up, suspension adjustment and retail sales for a range of motorcycle gear and accessories.

If you want to improve your skill level, grow in confidence with your machine control or have thought about a track day but been put off, come on an ART day.
If you still have a doubt come out to the circuit anyway and see what goes on for yourself, chat to anyone there or seek one of organisers out (every body is friendly) and see if it’s for you and maybe we will see you on the circuit next time.

Cheers KG

[Clean_up]

YAY im all booked in and good to go for Sunday :) So looking forward to this, it will be my first time doing a track day and the rider training will be awsome!
See you all there on Sunday :)

[p.dath]

Anyone heading from the North Shore on bike?

We can meet at CycleTreads and head off from there.

[BoristheBiter]

Anyone heading from the North Shore on bike?

We can meet at CycleTreads and head off from there.

Ntox and myself are meeting at the mobile on Oteha Valley road at 6:30 so will more than likely see you at the autobuan for breaky.

[jamiey]

Weather looks great!!

What time a Cycletreads are you meeting??

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/2010092818/rain-nzni-thumb-2010092818-102.gif

[J-rod]

Hey there,

Any places left?? i've just got the new engine in and want to bed it in, so am cool with group slow. If all is working well, am happy to be plugged into anything quicker, if all doesn't go properly i can always remove myself to the car park to sulk.

[Kiwi Graham]

Hey there,

Any places left?? i've just got the new engine in and want to bed it in, so am cool with group slow. If all is working well, am happy to be plugged into anything quicker, if all doesn't go properly i can always remove myself to the car park to sulk.

Better give Colleen a ring pronto 027 423 1433
With an R1 your going to have to go in Group 2. as of yesterday there were 6 places left.
or get yourself up to the club rooms tonight.

[Mom]

Better give Colleen a ring pronto 027 423 1433
With an R1 your going to have to go in Group 2. as of yesterday there were 6 places left.
or get yourself up to the club rooms tonight.

The weather is looking really great for Sunday. We are looking forward to coming out to Pukekohe to see what you guys get up to.

[Autech]

I'm booked. In the slow group of course. Any other poor souls on Learner or Restricted licenses going to be there? Can't wait, my first time on the track. I'll bring a book for the back straight :scooter:

[zealchick]

I'll be there, in the slow group too :ride:
Is anyone going from west want to ride down with me?
...and might anyone have a spare back protector they wouldn't mind lending for the day? Just read last night even group 1 needs one!

[Jacko2]

I'll be there, in the slow group too :ride:
Is anyone going from west want to ride down with me?
...and might anyone have a spare back protector they wouldn't mind lending for the day? Just read last night even group 1 needs one!

Don't sweat it, if you don't get one, you can share mine, I'm in group three.
Plenty of time to swap over.
JACKO

[zealchick]

Awesome thanks :-)

[OutForADuck]

Wow the weather is looking great for our first outing. Couldn't have planned it better!!

All Groups well subscribed as per usual and I can say the track's not in bad condition, I got out and stretched my legs on it last Saturday.

We're as organised as ever and a team of people have been doing the duck impressions for a while now for you guys (looking calm and serene whilst paddling furiously underneath to keep things moving :yes: )

Cycletreads will be on site and have much to offer you guys, including back protector, tires and other essential deals for those last minute needs and of course Star insurance will have lots of you riding with peace of mind.

I look forward to seeing all you guys with the smile on your dial at the end of a great day and myself feeling exhausted and horse from answering your questions and chasing you around all day.

Get the best out of the day, annoy an instructor... that's what they are there for, you and helping improve your riding and fun factor.

CU Sunday guys.

[J-rod]

Better give Colleen a ring pronto 027 423 1433
With an R1 your going to have to go in Group 2. as of yesterday there were 6 places left.
or get yourself up to the club rooms tonight.

Sorted!, heres hoping the new engine doesn't go bang....

[TOTO]

I'm in group three.

JACKO

so should I mount the camera facing to the front or to the back :p

[Gremlin]

so should I mount the camera facing to the front or to the back :p
Any where the goddamn green colour isn't visible :bleh:

[OutForADuck]

so should I mount the camera facing to the front or to the back :p

Toto.... we ride round in the forward gears dude... forward gears :innocent:





Sorry couldn't resist that one :facepalm:

[Jacko2]

so should I mount the camera facing to the front or to the back :p

Cheeky bloody immigrants!

[Kiwi Graham]

Well the weather gods appear to be looking down on us this weekend, I was beginning to wonder if we would ever see the sun and feel the warmth again!!

Just a heads up for you to get there nice and early if you can please.

The circuit will be open at 7am and sign on, riding gear check and scrutineering will start at 7:30.

Remember to set yourselves up in the areas your groups will be situated and listen out for the call to do the track walk starting a 8:30.

Read the information on bike prep and personal prep sent out with your entry confirmation and pack some extra fluids (it looks like its going to get quite warm) don't want you de-hydrating out there!

We are all looking forward to a fantastic day, see you tomorrow.

KG

[Ntoxcated]

Awesome day :woohoo:

Thanks heaps to the instructors, it really helped a lot. And a big big thanks to the marshalls, sitting in the sun all day making sure we are safe. Also, thank you to all of the other support staff making sure we all had a great day.

Thanks all :niceone:

[Mom]

It has been far too, far too, since I have been to Puke. Seriously what a buzz! Even as a spectator to the day (the bacon rolls are really yummy btw), it is obvious that it is professionally run, and the participants are really learning heaps and improving with each lap they take.

Thanks to AMCC for inviting MAG-NZ along today. The guy that gained the track experience was buzzing when I last saw him. Absolutely brilliant.

[zealchick]

What a wicked day! I still have a grin from ear to ear :yes: Thanks the coaches who let me follow their lines and gave me loads of tips and advice, I learned so much today.
Thanks to AMCC who put on a fantastic day all round, I for one will definately be back!!:niceone:

[retro asian]

Always fun to watch. Here's a few photos:

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[OutForADuck]

Wow what a fantastic day. As usual we got such an enthusiastic bunch of riders and mixed together with sunshine and a dry track it had to be a good day.

I would like to make a special thanks to the marshalls they spend long hours sitting on the slidelines watching you guys blasting around and occationally picking you up from the kitty litter. Thanks guys your incredible.

Of course our sponsors that make your day possible, Cycletreads and Star insurance deserve a big thanks without them how would you guys get that smile on the dial.

Speaking of which they certainly seemed to be beaming at the end of the day and for me that makes the day a total success.

See you all in December.

[BoristheBiter]

To all AMCC staff, instructors, marshalls and sponsers,

Thanks for once again putting on a fantastic day. What more is there to say, everyone had a masive smile on their face and that is testament to all the hard work you all put in.

Thanks
Boris

[p.dath]

Thanks to AMCC for the great time. It was a fantastic day.

[sosman]

Thanx A.M.C.C for a wicked track day despite my little mishap at the hairpin, I'm also loving my new HJC Ben Spies helmet...yeahboi :Punk:

Right got replacement brake lever..thanks to Mike @ holeshot, now to get the foot peg sorted for A.M.C.C round 1 chur

[Kiwi Graham]

Phew what a day!!

I started my day with my smart phone being too dam smart and setting itself for daylight saving!!!! (use it as an alarm clock you see)
So there I am hitching the trailer on the camper van at some un-holy hour of the morning when I should have been sound asleep.

We couldn’t have asked for a better day weather wise (I knew it was a good idea to start the season later in the year) clear sky’s little or no wind and a warming track.

Full groups greeted us and thanks for everyone that turned up nice and early, it makes the whole process of sign on, gear check and scrutineering so much easier.

We were presented with our level one ride day status certificate from Star insurance for attaining there highest level for a track day provider. This allows us to give a certificate of completion of one of our days (Group 1,2 & 3 only) of attendance that will offer the holder a discount on their premium and allow Star Insurance to insure their bike when out on the circuit with us.

From our perspective the day ran like clockwork, everyone I saw and spoke to seemed to be having an awesome day. It’s so satisfying to see the groups gathering under their ezups at the end of a session for feed back and hungry for more information. I am constantly amazed at the improvements in rider’s confidence and skill levels in what adds up to just a few hours on the track. Kylie in Groups 2 achieved the most improved rider award provided by Cycletreads, It should take pride of place Kylie well done.

The standard of preparation/maintenance of the bikes was again of a high standard, again this saves time at scrutineering and your time for having to go away and make adjustments, it is always worth double checking tyres and brake pads and consider how much quicker these will wear out on the circuit. Brendon achieved the best presented bike award from Cycletreads for an immaculately presented Aprillia 1000 absolutely stunning.

What was so good to see also was the amount of spectators there! They were sat in the grandstand, walking through the pits and taking up vantage points around the circuit cameras in hand. We had two ‘ride outs’ come and see what ART is all about. Mom (Anne) & Maha (Mark) brought out the MAG crew fresh from their inaugural meeting in Auckland, it was good to see them and put some faces to KB names. We even got one out on the circuit to do a few laps once all the formalities had been completed. The spectator car park had more bikes parked in it than I’ve seen in a very long time. You were all very welcome and a pleasure to see there.

The ART team had a great day too; the reward we get is in the knowledge of a good time had by all. If you haven’t already you should soon receive feedback forms to complete, go to town and tell us what your thoughts are the good the bad and the ugly is what we want to know. Congratulations to Alistair for winning the most votes for the best instructor of the day. I managed to take the R1 out for a couple of rides and put in a few quick laps and today I realise how unfit I have become over the winter and how much effort it takes to hustle a 1000cc’s around (note to self ‘hit the gym’ and soon!). Thanks must go to Sloan ‘Choppa’ Frost for coming out and being our ‘star instructor’ he could be seen out in all of the groups leading and following, then, once back in the pits feeding back on what he saw. I even caught him drawing lines in the dirt explaining the intricacies of lines and apexes.

December the 12 is the next one, the entry form is already out so don’t miss out see the entry form on our web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/home there is also a few pictures of the day on there as well as a new monthly cartoon to have a learned giggle at.

Thanks to all the marshals, Angela and her team spent what must have been a hot day at there posts looking after us all. To all of the ART team for a job well done and to everybody that attended for your enthusiasm and participation, it really was a great day out.

KG

[jamiey]

Photos are up on Highside. Just ordered my copy of the CD, loads of good ones.

[BoristheBiter]

I don't i got a line right all day and those photo's prove it.
Mind you it looks a lot worse on my camera.

But who is this and what are you looking at??

http://www.highside.co.nz/20101003-AMCC-ART/index.html

goto picture 1807 of 2022

[Ntoxcated]

At least he took photos of you! I got a few in session 1 and 2 in session 3. None in Session 2 or 4 :crybaby: :violin: Actually, one photo in session 4 has my front wheel in it :innocent:

Still a bloody awesome day though. Have already sent off the forms for December and January :niceone:

[p.dath]

I don't i got a line right all day and those photo's prove it.
Mind you it looks a lot worse on my camera.

But who is this and what are you looking at??

http://www.highside.co.nz/20101003-AMCC-ART/index.html

goto picture 1807 of 2022


Bummer - looking at the pictures I've realised what I thought I was doing and what I was actually doing are not the same thing. It's very usefull being able to see yourself through someone else's eyes.

Very valuable having the photographer there for later reflection.


ps. I think I might get the camera guy on a bike to follow me for one lap next time. I've only just come to appreciate the extra aspect this might ad.

[Ntoxcated]

But who is this and what are you looking at??
...
goto picture 1807 of 2022

Ooh look - somebody dropped 20 cents :bleh:

[BoristheBiter]

Bummer - looking at the pictures I've realised what I thought I was doing and what I was actually doing are not the same thing. It's very usefull being able to see yourself through someone else's eyes.

Very valuable having the photographer there for later reflection.


ps. I think I might get the camera guy on a bike to follow me for one lap next time. I've only just come to appreciate the extra aspect this might ad.

next time give me a yell and i will stick behind for a few laps.

You would be amazed at the bad riding styles and bike positioning of some riders (myself included).

[BoristheBiter]

Ooh look - somebody dropped 20 cents :bleh:

If you look at the vid, will post some today, he seems to be hanging to far off the bike the whole time.

[PeteJ]

Ah, there are some amongst us for whom hanging off and knee down are the whole things in themselves. Not for any purpose, mind you...

[Autech]

Bummer - looking at the pictures I've realised what I thought I was doing and what I was actually doing are not the same thing. It's very usefull being able to see yourself through someone else's eyes.

Very valuable having the photographer there for later reflection.


ps. I think I might get the camera guy on a bike to follow me for one lap next time. I've only just come to appreciate the extra aspect this might ad.

Yeah its good to see yourself from another perspective. I know what to try differently next track day I do

[CHOPPA]

Its good to see some pics to see if what your doing looks right. Looks like I was doing what I was told!

[BoristheBiter]

Just uploaded session 4 from sunday so the quality will be better later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a22I3aycE8

[Autech]

Just uploaded session 4 from sunday so the quality will be better later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a22I3aycE8

Good video that.

[Reckless]

Good video that.

Yep good to see some on board shots after watching you guys.
Pity about the music, good tunes but personally I like to hear what the bike is doing, no better music than a screaming engine!!

All the same good vid Boris!!

[Luckylegs]

Can you really only submit an application to attend via snail mail or fax. I've just been on the amcc site and, to be honest am viewing on a phone so may have missed it but didn't see anything about a modern comms medium for submitting.

Anyone know, otherwise I'll have to find a fax machine lol

[Kiwi Graham]

Can you really only submit an application to attend via snail mail or fax. I've just been on the amcc site and, to be honest am viewing on a phone so may have missed it but didn't see anything about a modern comms medium for submitting.

Anyone know, otherwise I'll have to find a fax machine lol

We aren't quite up to speed with online booking yet but the web guru's are working on it.
It will have to be fax or snail mail for a little longer I'm afraid.

[Luckylegs]

Haha thanks for that. That's cool I will just have to go hunting for a fax machine. There'll be one here at work I just wouldn't gave clue where as I haven't needed to use one for a long long time.

[Luckylegs]

...kind of ironic that I'm sitting here at work doing some discovery work on public key infrastructure and digital signatures and need to manually sign and send a form

[BoristheBiter]

Yep good to see some on board shots after watching you guys.
Pity about the music, good tunes but personally I like to hear what the bike is doing, no better music than a screaming engine!!

All the same good vid Boris!!


Thanks for the comp, i have a hard job getting it down to only 10 mins for youtube.

the camera resolution might be good but the sound is shocking.
Actuly that is an understatment. if you look at the first couple i did you will understand.