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25th August 2010, 22:29
Hi all. My name's Tim Fraser. I'm a total novice when it comes to motards, but I've got some KTM wheels on my Gas Gas 300 now and I hope to get faster some time soon. As it happens I'm also currently on the AMCC executive Committee and I'm trying to get a feeling for interest in motard racing at Hampton Downs.
The first AMCC club round of the 2010-2011 season is on October 17 at Hampton Downs. There's no motard class on the bill at the moment, but I'm advised that if there's enough interest from motard racers (i.e. more than 10 riders), we might be able to get motards on the programme. HD is a fabulous track that's right on the doorstep of a lot of people in the Auckland/Hamilton region. Ask Gavin V. He's been there on his motard and loved it! I've been there several times on my old Corona GSX-R and I'm looking forward to going back.
Unfortunately, it's not cheap to hold a meeting at HD. 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).
So whaddaya think? Interested? It would be fantastic to see motards racing at Hampton Downs.
Any feedback welcome. Good, bad or indifferent. Reply to this post or PM me or email me at tdfraser@xtra.co.nz. I'll try to get the word out via some other channels in the next day or two. The more people know about this the more likely it is to happen. Happy racing.
Tim
The first AMCC club round of the 2010-2011 season is on October 17 at Hampton Downs. There's no motard class on the bill at the moment, but I'm advised that if there's enough interest from motard racers (i.e. more than 10 riders), we might be able to get motards on the programme. HD is a fabulous track that's right on the doorstep of a lot of people in the Auckland/Hamilton region. Ask Gavin V. He's been there on his motard and loved it! I've been there several times on my old Corona GSX-R and I'm looking forward to going back.
Unfortunately, it's not cheap to hold a meeting at HD. 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).
So whaddaya think? Interested? It would be fantastic to see motards racing at Hampton Downs.
Any feedback welcome. Good, bad or indifferent. Reply to this post or PM me or email me at tdfraser@xtra.co.nz. I'll try to get the word out via some other channels in the next day or two. The more people know about this the more likely it is to happen. Happy racing.
Tim