Buckets at Hampton Downs?

[fixer]

Hi guys and guyesses. Tim Fraser here. Recently seen picking his bike up several times in the Mt Wellington area. I have a question for all you bucketeers ...

The first AMCC club round of the 2010-2011 season is on October 17 at Hampton Downs. Currently there's a 250Light/150Streetstock class on the bill. If there's enough interest from the bucket fraternity, we might be able to get buckets out there too. I for one would be keen to see if I can keep my battered old FXR pinned going thru turn 1. The good news is that HD is a fabulous track that's right on our doorstep. The bad news is that it ain't cheap. It may be too much of a hit on the wallet, especially for those who've just shelled out for the TRRS, but I have to ask and see who's interested in the concept.

For those who are already planning to compete in the club series in a different class, I believe that an extra bike can be raced for a nominal fee ($30 springs to mind). For the rest of us, it's a bit steeper. The word is $150 for AMCC club members ($175 for non-AMCC members) plus transponder hire if you don't have one ($30 plus GST I think). As I said ... it's not cheap, but then it's a lot cheaper to get to than Taupo and accommodation isn't really an issue.

Any feedback welcome. Good, bad or indifferent. Reply to this post or PM me or email me at tdfraser@xtra.co.nz. Happy racing.

Tim

[Henk]

Would be keen but will be in Melbourne at the time. Other rounds I would be a starter clashes with real life allowing.

[fixer]

Ah yes, Melbourne. Nice track. Apparently the city's alright too. But I've been there twice and I never got off the motorway between the airport and Phillip island. Have a great time. Tim

[Henk]

Snap, except for the times we got a litle lost.

[fixer]

By the way. I have your Terra Circa DVD - stole it from Rick. Awesome! Hugely inspirational. Definitely makes you understand that anyone can do it if they really want to. Might have to add that to my ... ahem ... bucket list. :-)

If you would like the DVD returned before the next bucket meeting, let me know and I'll get it back to you poste haste.

[fixer]

Oh ... and my apologies to the non-Aucklanders and non-Hamiltonians out there. When I said that Hampton Downs was "right on our doorstep", I was of course only speaking for the Jafas and Jafhs amongst us. I hope i haven't offended too many people already. It's late. I'd better hit the sack before I say something monumentally stupid/insulting.

[Damien_Toman]

Would be great to have buckets at Hampton Downs.

I have not decided yet about going over to Philip Island for the MotoGP, and my knee is still not right (though I expect it will be OK for riding by then), so put me down as a tentative at this stage for October and a definite intention for opportunities after that.

[Pumba]

I would be keen to give the bucket a go round hampton downs at least once and realise how slow my bike really is carrying round a lump like me on its back.

However not on that weekend. Will be covering 1000 miles in 24 hours for fun

[Trudes]

It's ok, those of us who live south of the Bombays are getting used to you Auckland folk :Pokey: :laugh:
Anyway..... that would be wicked!!
However, like others have said, it sounds fantastic, but alas the date is not so flash for us. It would make for an expensive spin on admittedly a wicked track, so we'd probably only do it if there was something else we were coming up that way for also. In otherwords, awesome idea, keep us posted on any other dates we may be able to get buckets out there. :D

[bucketracer]

......we might be able to get buckets out there too. I for one would be keen to see if I can keep my battered old FXR pinned going thru turn 1. The good news is that HD is a fabulous track that's right on our doorstep. The bad news is that it ain't cheap......

We have taken a vote here at work. Count us in, Team ESE would love to take three riders/bikes, to the Downs. $150's + transponder is not cheep but it's sortof, the price that big bike riders pay at regular meetings, dumb barsteds, they could have been Bucketeers, twice the fun, quarter the price, and lots more rides.

[Buckets4Me]

We have taken a vote here at work. Count us in, Team ESE would love to take three riders/bikes, to the Downs. $150's + transponder is not cheep but it's sortof, the price that big bike riders pay at regular meetings, dumb barsteds, they could have been Bucketeers, twice the fun, quarter the price, and lots more rides.

would make it 4 bikes and riders but the doctor had something to say about that :)
instead I have plenty of time now on my hands and a shed with a bucket needing to be put back together

if people start going to this sort of thing then buckets might finaly start to be called F4 race bikes and be invited along more often

[sidwyz]

I'm keen but will also be in Melbourne.

Would do any other meetings that came up at Hampton for sure.

[SHELRACING]

Hey Tim,
Sounds like a great idea. Will have to talk to the boss though as money will be the deciding issue here. TRRS and the 2 hr in Nov will cost us a fair bit of cash.

Yes I am deeply offended by your reference to HD being a close track. However, I will get over it.
Ellen. LOL.
Catch you later. :bye:

[Rick 52]

Life is way too short count me in ,Its a shame my long track bike wont be finished Haha ,I will be there anyway Ah Tim :,)
Ps why don't my smile things work ??

[Ned Kelly]

Will be great to try the RS out on a long track. Get the bugs sorted out ready for Taupo.:yes:

[richban]

I would be keen. If I can convince anyone else from wellington to share some cost sounds good. Put me done as maybe.

[fixer]

Hi again all. Thanks for that feedback. And well done to those in a position to give it a whirl! So, counting me that's probably 6 keen (Scott ... ah ... Ned, I presume you're one of the ESE trio?) and a couple of undecideds. I'll give it a week or to see how things are panning out and then I'll go back to the road race committee and see if/how they can accommodate us. Unfortunately I can't check the feedback when I'm at work because our fancy internet software disapproves of all that nasty profanity! :gob:

By the way, the next club round at Hampton Downs (and the last one this season) is on December 5. That might be a bit close to the TRRS, but Anybody who's keen for that date could let me know too.

Tim

[fixer]

I would be keen. If I can convince anyone else from wellington to share some cost sounds good. Put me done as maybe.

Will do Rich. Fingers crossed you can rustle up some other enthusiasts and jump from the "tentative" camp into the "hell, yes" camp. Tim

[Henk]

I'd be up for the 5th December.

[Ned Kelly]

Hi again all. Thanks for that feedback. And well done to those in a position to give it a whirl! So, counting me that's probably 6 keen (Scott ... ah ... Ned, I presume you're one of the ESE trio?) and a couple of undecideds. I'll give it a week or to see how things are panning out and then I'll go back to the road race committee and see if/how they can accommodate us. Unfortunately I can't check the feedback when I'm at work because our fancy internet software disapproves of all that nasty profanity! :gob:

By the way, the next club round at Hampton Downs (and the last one this season) is on December 5. That might be a bit close to the TRRS, but Anybody who's keen for that date could let me know too.

Tim

Yip that's me Tim, the guys are pretty keen about a ride at Hampton Downs. looking forward to it.
Cheers
Scott

[Shorty_925]

Hi again all. Thanks for that feedback. And well done to those in a position to give it a whirl! So, counting me that's probably 6 keen (Scott ... ah ... Ned, I presume you're one of the ESE trio?) and a couple of undecideds. I'll give it a week or to see how things are panning out and then I'll go back to the road race committee and see if/how they can accommodate us. Unfortunately I can't check the feedback when I'm at work because our fancy internet software disapproves of all that nasty profanity! :gob:

By the way, the next club round at Hampton Downs (and the last one this season) is on December 5. That might be a bit close to the TRRS, but Anybody who's keen for that date could let me know too.

Tim

2 or 3 of us from down Napier could be keen for one of the rounds, not both.

[Pumba]

5 December round would suit me.

[madkeenandy]

I would be keen as to get out on a full track, especially hampton!

Is it $150 per round?

[Henk]

$180 including transponder hire. Still cheaper than a weekend racing down the line somewhere.

[fixer]

Phew ... been a long weekend of eating and drinking. I'm afraid to step on the scales again - my poor old FXR has a hard enough time punting me round the track as it is! But I got a bit older over the weekend, so I suppose that's a fair excuse.

There's an AMCC meeting next monday at which I can raise the subject of inserting some buckety goodness into the race program. The more riders that are keen to race at HD on October 17, the more likely it is to happen.

So the more the merrier. Don't be shy.

Tim

[Dutchee]

Happy b'day, hope you had a good one (sounds like you did).
If you're close to having enough interest, or looking like it might be a goer, pay to ask at the next bucket meet, as not everyone is on here (hard to believe sometimes).
But it does clash with the Rossi/Moto2 show.

[Damien_Toman]

OK, put me down as a definite for 17 Oct.

[Arronduke]

5 December round would suit me.

This sounds good... will be ready to go ...

[fixer]

Thanks Damien. We now have 10 riders who are definitely keen. I'll mention it at the riders' briefing at the next round at Mt Welly too. I meant to do it last time but I had other things on my mind. But it's all starting to sound quite promising. I will give you an update next week if not before. Tim

[Pumba]

Hey Tim just curious as to where this is at, I see the entrys for the 17 Oct meeting with no mention of buckets.

Not that I can attend anyway but I am just curious.

[fixer]

Hi Pumba. It's looking good so far. I just got an email from the Road Race Committee today saying that the programme is about to be updated. Where did you see the classes listed? Are they on the AMCC website somewhere? I had a quick look but couldn't find them.

So far we have 12 riders keen to make up an F4 class at Hampton Downs. We will almost certainly be run with the Streetstock150s and 250Lights. I'm hoping for final confirmation in the next 24 hours and also any requirement on minimum numbers to be able to run the class.

Roll on October 17!

Tim

[Henk]

Hopefully buckets run and are enough of a sucess to warrant a repeat performance. I'd be dead keen for the next round.

[Pumba]

Prettybilly has thrown up a thread in the racing section with an entry form attached.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128302-AMCC-entry-forms-are-here

[fixer]

Hmmm ... I could have sworn I replied to Pumba's last post last night. Must've been already asleep. Anyway ... my understanding, based on an email I received today, is that the F4 class is "all go" for Hampton Downs on Oct 17. I believe Leanne's entry form should be updated before too long. I'll make some phone calls if it's not updated by Monday. I want to be able to tick the box myself!

Tim

[Pumba]

Ummm, you did mate:laugh: look about three posts above your last one, or four above this one.

Good to hear it is all go anyway.

[fixer]

Sheesh ... you'd never guess I'm a computer programmer! :doh:

[fixer]

Sorry for the delay guys, but we're getting closer. I just spoke to Pretty Billie and she tells me that an F4 class will be added to the entry form for October 17 in the next day or two. Wednesday at the latest. So keep your eyes peeled. I'll be signing up as soon as I see the form. Tim

[fixer]

Oh yeah ... PB said she'd add a link to the entry form to this thread, so you should be able to find it here shortly. Tim

[Rick 52]

Cheers Tim I just had a look at the form ,Looking forward to ragging the bucket round HD...Cool track !

[TZ350]

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Oh yeah ... PB said she'd add a link to the entry form to this thread, so you should be able to find it here shortly. Tim

Has anyone seen the updated entry form yet? I want to get my entry in..............

[fixer]

Sorry guys. I thought for sure that the entry form would have been updated by now. Unfortunately I was out this evening so was unable to do anything. I will see if I can find out what's going on tomorrow. Tim

[fixer]

Well ... I'm really sorry guys. As you may have noticed, the entry form still hasn't been updated to include F4. I've completely failed to get it done so far, but I'm still on the case. I'm also planning to race my GSX-R600 in F2, but I'm not signing up for anything until the entry form is sorted out one way or the other.

I'll be back. Tim

[Henk]

F4 is now on the entry form on the AMCC website

http://www.amcc.co.nz/uploads/richassets/17Oct2010EntryForm.pdf

[fixer]

Well done Henk! You beat me to it. So ... get into it those of you who are keen (and not going to Phillip Island that is). :-)

I'm signing up asap. It should be a brilliant track. The big question is can I make up enough time in the corners to avoid getting my arse kicked by the ESE guys heading up the hill! We shall see.

And it should be great fun mixing it with the Streetstock150s and 250Lights!

Tim

[gatch]

Well done Henk! You beat me to it. So ... get into it those of you who are keen (and not going to Phillip Island that is). :-)

I'm signing up asap. It should be a brilliant track. The big question is can I make up enough time in the corners to avoid getting my arse kicked by the ESE guys heading up the hill! We shall see.

And it should be great fun mixing it with the Streetstock150s and 250Lights!

Tim

What is the average bucket like going into turn one ? The bumps there are a reasonable test of ones testicular fortitude..

[fixer]

Excellent question. After crawling up that huge hill I'm optimistically assuming that I'll be able to keep the FXR pinned going thru turn 1. Time will tell. I'll have to be careful though - they might kick me out of F4 if I can do under 1min10! :-)

[Ned Kelly]

Excellent question. After crawling up that huge hill I'm optimistically assuming that I'll be able to keep the FXR pinned going thru turn 1. Time will tell. I'll have to be careful though - they might kick me out of F4 if I can do under 1min10! :-)

Great Stuff Tim. Good to see someone getting in behind the F4 Buckets. Bike is back togther and we should be off to the dyno to sort the programmable ignition before Hampton Downs. Looking forward to some good racing.:eek:
Scott

[Pumba]

Damm disapointed I want be there. Actually I think I would rather watch to see who will have big enough balls to hold it pined through turn 1, or maybe rather up over the hill at turn three?

Ahh so many places for carnage:bleh:

Just as well I wont be there

[gatch]

Damm disapointed I want be there. Actually I think I would rather watch to see who will have big enough balls to hold it pined through turn 1, or maybe rather up over the hill at turn three?

Ahh so many places for carnage:bleh:

Just as well I wont be there

I've only been to puke once on a 500cc Norton Dominator. I have to say going up that hill with the gas pinned is probably my favorite corner out of any track I've been to so far.. Especially exciting if someone is on your line and you need to go outside them to pass..

[Pumba]

I've only been to puke once........

Thats nice, shame we are talking about HD:msn-wink:

[gatch]

Thats nice, shame we are talking about HD:msn-wink:

I'll be there next month on the Domy !

Edit - what a douche, of course you are talking about Hampton Downs. Hahaha wrong number. Ignore me..

[Pumba]

Good there is some relevence there. I would hate to see a thread on KB get off topic:niceone:

[Buckets4Me]

Good there is some relevence there. I would hate to see a thread on KB get off topic:niceone:

what they get off topic

[gatch]

what they get off topic

Not me..

10 cars

[Yow Ling]

Damm disapointed I want be there. Actually I think I would rather watch to see who will have big enough balls to hold it pined through turn 1, or maybe rather up over the hill at turn three?

Ahh so many places for carnage:bleh:

Just as well I wont be there

I put my $2 on Andy Mac,

[madkeenandy]

I put my $2 on Andy Mac,

Going for the safe bet!

[Buckets4Me]

I put my $2 on Andy Mac,

I would go with Karl Dave or Gary but I think they would find that track BOOORING and wont turn up

[richban]

Shit fuck shit wank. Downloaded the entry form and noticed that it clashes with the last round of wellington points. Our last points round will be a humdinger with Me Andrew A and Hamish separated by 4 points. Was really wanting to make the trip and ride the big track before I leave the country next year. Oh well I will see you all at Taupo. Where I am sure everyone will be bringing out the years hard work and shinny fast bits to take the title off Andrew A.

Someone please Video the racing.

[Buckets4Me]

Shit fuck shit wank. Downloaded the entry form and noticed that it clashes with the last round of wellington points. Our last points round will be a humdinger with Me Andrew A and Hamish separated by 4 points.

Someone please Video the racing.

I think the three of you should fight it out up here :p

[richban]

I think the three of you should fight it out up here :p

Good idea but it just wouldn't be the same. HP would win on the big track. It will be elbow to elbow and could end in a draw.

What happens then?

Pistols at 10 paces.

[Buckets4Me]

Good idea but it just wouldn't be the same. HP would win on the big track. It will be elbow to elbow and could end in a draw.

What happens then?

Pistols at 10 paces.

you would need another round

we have the 2 hour in november ???

[fixer]

Hi guys. Any chance of a show of hands as to who has signed up for Hampton Downs so far? I'm a bit concerned that some of the entries may have gone AWOL. The club treasurer is under the impression that only one F4 entry for Hampton Downs has been received. But I'm personally aware of at least 3 entries that were sent in over a week ago. If I can get some idea of who has signed up, then I can follow it up.

And for those of you who are going, but haven't sent in your form yet ... do it now!

And my sincerest thanks to Henk and Grant who helped me get my FXR moving again at Roy's Hill after my recent brush with the asphalt.

Tim

[Damien_Toman]

I've sent in my entry (via email of scanned docs) for Hampton Downs and paid online. The young bro' says he has too.

I love racing the full sized tracks. Would be great to have heaps of buckets. How can we dominate racing in NZ if we don't show up? Buckets should be invited to all NZ races on full-sized tracks IMHO - that won't happen if we don't show up when given the chance.

[TZ350]

Hi guys. Any chance of a show of hands as to who has signed up for Hampton Downs so far? Tim

Chambers and TeeZee are taking their entrys to the Club this Thursday night, Buckets4me is out because of injury, NedKelly is sitting on the fence, work commitments may intrude but we are twisting his arm to make sure he will be there.

We have one of our old original GP125's that is still going and would be happy to loan to someone wanting a fun ride at HD. PM me............

[Rick 52]

I sent my entry by post over a week ago.... mmm that's a mystery!!:facepalm:

[Ned Kelly]

Hi guys. Any chance of a show of hands as to who has signed up for Hampton Downs so far? I'm a bit concerned that some of the entries may have gone AWOL. The club treasurer is under the impression that only one F4 entry for Hampton Downs has been received. But I'm personally aware of at least 3 entries that were sent in over a week ago. If I can get some idea of who has signed up, then I can follow it up.

And for those of you who are going, but haven't sent in your form yet ... do it now!

And my sincerest thanks to Henk and Grant who helped me get my FXR moving again at Roy's Hill after my recent brush with the asphalt.

Tim

Hopefully I can make it. I have been really busy on a large project that has consumed my life for at least the last few months. Even had to work the last bucket meeting. Will really try to make it but i am commissioning some equipment in the Waikato and if it does no go to plan I maybe there the weekend of HD. I will hold my entry and enter on the day if I make it. Fingers crossed.

[fixer]

Thanks guys. I'll check up on all our entries shortly. I'm sure there will be no problem. I'm really looking forward to a taste of those wide open spaces. My bike's in bits at the moment, but the process of getting her back together in time for Sunday week is under way. Fingers crossed. See you there. Tim

[fixer]

Hopefully I can make it. I have been really busy on a large project that has consumed my life for at least the last few months. Even had to work the last bucket meeting. Will really try to make it but i am commissioning some equipment in the Waikato and if it does no go to plan I maybe there the weekend of HD. I will hold my entry and enter on the day if I make it. Fingers crossed.

And good luck Ned. I hope you can make it.

[TZ350]

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Hi Fixer

Any idea of numbers for F4 and the other classes?

[fixer]

As of 9am this morning, there were 72 entries over all and enough F4s to make a class (must be at least 6 I think). I'm expecting at least 7 F4s with another 2 or 3 that I know of who might make a last-minute appearance. Entries on the day are accepted, so if the weather's good the numbers could be inflated quite a bit at the last minute. Not sure about Streetstock150s and 250Lights. Hopefully there will be as many of them as there are of us and we get a field of at least 15 in our races. I'm really looking forward to seeing how we qualify against the other guys. If I find out anything more concrete, which i might since I'm restocking the bar at the club tomorrow night. I'll let you know.

[Ray LeCheminant]

Hey ..for those that ventured to Hampton Downs, a few pics from practice, heavens opened up and camera does not react well to water....so packed it in....looked like a lot of fun...

http://gallery.me.com/speedshotz#gallery


Anyone wanting copies PM me...

Cheers

Ray

[Arronduke]

Shame it rained... was there still a goo turn out?

[Pumba]

Shame it rained... was there still a goo turn out?

I hope not. Goo would make the track rather slippery:shutup:

[Rick 52]

Cheers Ray you did well getting any pics with the weather . The track was grippy in the wet with wets but the second race was scary on the second lap on slicks and the rain getting heavy ! after I got such a good start I was gutted to have to let them by ..Bloody expensive 2 races!!