AMCC Round 1, 17 October Hampton Downs.

[Kiwi Graham]

Hi all,

The race committee have done an awesome job of securing two of our club rounds at Hampton Downs this season and at a price that (according to the club web site poll) was wanted.

The race programme is going to be impressive with Motards and F4 etc included

Take the opportunity and book into this series kicking of on the 17th October, bring the family. If you haven’t been to HD for a while things have improved.

For spectators
There is an undercover area with views from the first to second corner and areas of seating in other strategic parts of the circuit. There is any number of excellent viewing areas around the circuit so take you camera.

For racers
The opportunity to race on the countries newest circuit at club level and considered one of the most technical.
Probably not for the first round but hopefully for the 3rd (5th December) there should be garaging and power available. TBC

Check the AMCC web site for further details and entry form.

[kittytamer]

Entry is in. Looking forward to it. See you there!

[Matt Bleck]

Entry in and paid, I'm really looking forward to this!!!!

[Toast]

Entry in soon but I definitely am :D

[Racey Rider]

A question:

Is it unwise to make ones First ride on a new track, a race day?

Ok, so not ideal. Of-course I would not be competitive.
But the question I'm asking myself is; Would I be a danger to other riders by not having enough knowledge of the track if I was to line up for the first race?

Thoughts?

[White trash]

A question:

Is it unwise to make ones First ride on a new track, a race day?

Ok, so not ideal. Of-course I would not be competitive.
But the question I'm asking myself is; Would I be a danger to other riders by not having enough knowledge of the track if I was to line up for the first race?

Thoughts?

Ask Ben Spies.

[Shaun]

A question:

Is it unwise to make ones First ride on a new track, a race day?

Ok, so not ideal. Of-course I would not be competitive.
But the question I'm asking myself is; Would I be a danger to other riders by not having enough knowledge of the track if I was to line up for the first race?

Thoughts?


How many seasons you been racing now racey, I think you should know the awnser yourself to that one mate

[malcy25]

A question:

Is it unwise to make ones First ride on a new track, a race day?

Ok, so not ideal. Of-course I would not be competitive.
But the question I'm asking myself is; Would I be a danger to other riders by not having enough knowledge of the track if I was to line up for the first race?

Thoughts?

Many guys at HD have been in that position. My first meeting there was my first ride there.

if you get a chance, get there early and do a walk (but ask first if okay).

[CHOPPA]

Have you got a race order yet?

[Kiwi Graham]

Have you got a race order yet?

Not sure if its out yet. The RRC met last night so it may have been sorted.
Catch up with Leanne on Sunday Chop, she may know.

[johan]

What are the specs for the pro twins class please?

[Kiwi Graham]

What are the specs for the pro twins class please?

http://www.mnz.co.nz/download/2010_MoMS_Appendix_F.pdf

You will need to check with the club to see if there are any supplementary regs, but I'm sure if your within these you'll be sweet.

[Devil]

....
if you get a chance, get there early and do a walk (but ask first if okay)...

Yes, please ask permission first.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Looking forward to it.

[Kiwi Graham]

Come on guys if your intention is to race can you get your entries in please.

Many of you will have no idea how many hoops have to be jumped through to put an event like this on (nor do you need to) but its fair to say we need to know how many of you are going to show up.

Last minute entrys is a tradition in bike racing but can we at least have an indication of who intends to race please. Fully aware of the 'got to wait until pay day to enter' thing.

As of last night the only confirmed grid was for sidecars!!!

We are also looking to increase our flag marshal numbers so if one of your entourage is willing and able to help please let us know, we will even feed them and put a little something in there pocket for their efforts.

KG

[Matt Bleck]

Come on guys if your intention is to race can you get your entries in please.

Many of you will have no idea how many hoops have to be jumped through to put an event like this on (nor do you need to) but its fair to say we need to know how many of you are going to show up.

Last minute entrys is a tradition in bike racing but can we at least have an indication of who intends to race please. Fully aware of the 'got to wait until pay day to enter' thing.

As of last night the only confirmed grid was for sidecars!!!

We are also looking to increase our flag marshal numbers so if one of your entourage is willing and able to help please let us know, we will even feed them and put a little something in there pocket for their efforts.

KG

Is there any where we can see the confrimed entries?

[Danger Dave]

I am planing on entering in superbikes but unfortunitly i'm in a financle problem at the moment and the only way i can enter is if i get my refund though from round 5 of the winter series which was cancelled but if that doesn't come though in time then there will be no riding for me, and i know of at least two others that are in the same boat.

[sosman]

A.M.C.C on facebook prob show more of who's attending?
I'm hoping to make it after last sunday's slip slide haha!

[Kiwi Graham]

Is there any where we can see the confrimed entries?

Not at the moment, the programme will go to press at the close of entry date 14/10/10.

Would be nice to have some names to put in it :innocent:

[scracha]

Not at the moment, the programme will go to press at the close of entry date 14/10/10.

Would be nice to have some names to put in it :innocent:

Ok. I'm intending to race in posties but I'll wait until after this weekend's race to see if my bike and I are still intact.

[crazzed]

Hi all,

The race committee have done an awesome job of securing two of our club rounds at Hampton Downs this season and at a price that (according to the club web site poll) was wanted.

The race programme is going to be impressive with Motards and F4 etc included

Take the opportunity and book into this series kicking of on the 17th October, bring the family. If you haven’t been to HD for a while things have improved.

For spectators
There is an undercover area with views from the first to second corner and areas of seating in other strategic parts of the circuit. There is any number of excellent viewing areas around the circuit so take you camera.

For racers
The opportunity to race on the countries newest circuit at club level and considered one of the most technical.
Probably not for the first round but hopefully for the 3rd (5th December) there should be garaging and power available. TBC

Check the AMCC web site for further details and entry form.

awsome job cant even reply to emails for club membership so i can get my entries sorted sent 3 now with no reply come on amcc

[Kiwi Graham]

awsome job cant even reply to emails for club membership so i can get my entries sorted sent 3 now with no reply come on amcc

Will see what can be sorted tomorrow.

[crazzed]

Will see what can be sorted tomorrow.

would be awsome thanks

[Kiwi Graham]

To reply to several questions;

To clarify the process of race entry and club membership as it has been explained to me and as I understand it;

All race entries when recieved are replied to by email confirming receipt.

All membership applications made are replied to by sending out a membership card.

The club staff that are resposible for this are really efficiant so if you have applied and not heard back please check that it has;

a, been sent to the correct fax No - 09 579-3106
b, been sent to the correct email address - secretary@amcc.org.nz
c, been posted to the correct mailing address - P.O. Box 11-129, Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand
d, that it has your email or postal address included.

If you have any doubts about any of the above please contact the person resposible ie club Secretary, Treasurer or Membership Secretary, their contact details are on the web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/home.
All race entries would be advised to go to the Treasurer for the quickest response.

Thanks to all that have replied and look forward to racing with you on the 17th

Cheers KG

[Wheeliemonsta]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/129495-AMCC-Club-Round-Hampton-Downs-Oct-17-***-Under-Threat-Of-Being-Called-Off-***?p=1129877027#post1129877027

Thanks for your help Graham

Those of you with any questions are more than welcome to PM me

Cheers

:rockon:

[NinjaBoy]

What are the specs for the pro twins class please?

Would be good to see you out on track again ! AMCC normally run an Open Twin class rather than the 650cc limited ProTwins National class. I'm fairly sure Choppa is entered on the HP2 so you should be OK. However best you contact someone on the Road Race Committee (www.amcc.co.nz) .

[Shaun]

Would be good to see you out on track again ! AMCC normally run an Open Twin class rather than the 650cc limited ProTwins National class. I'm fairly sure Choppa is entered on the HP2 so you should be OK. However best you contact someone on the Road Race Committee (www.amcc.co.nz) .


You are CORRECT re the OPEN TWINS class, I;m going for a laugh on a Triumph scrambler based Twin

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey is anyone heading up for R1 from Taranaki? I'm keen to try and see if I can share a ride with someone to keep costs down. Happily pay my way obviously. Going to be nice and rainy. Cheers.

[Kiwi Graham]

We are almost there guys/gals.

http://www.amcc.org.nz/home front page news!

If your intention is to turn up sign up and race please let us know.

[scracha]

You are CORRECT re the OPEN TWINS class, I;m going for a laugh on a Triumph scrambler based Twin

Oh, I might strap the TDM onto the trailer then :innocent:


I can't understand all the whiners bitching about the cost. It's $150 FFS. Unless you're on a bucket racer then the extra peso's pale into insignificance compared to fuel and tyres.
It's a top class track and well worth the extra $50 (?) over that $hithole that is Pukekohe.
NZPCRA are charging $150 to race at Taupo.

[bucketracer]

I can't understand all the whiners bitching about the cost. It's $150 FFS. Unless you're on a bucket racer............

True........ glad you mentioned us, even though F4 and F5 (Buckets) are spoiled and only cost $35 entry fee a meet at Mt Welly. The F4 and F5 class are money makers and consistently put dosh into the AMCC club coffers, not all of the other race classes can claim that.

There are many well presented bikes at F4 and F5 meets around the country, the whole thing has started to take off with the FXR150's becoming a very popular ride.

New riders and bikes in this class are always welcome............ in fact some big bike boys ride F4/F5 to keep their hand in............

[scracha]

True........ glad you mentioned us, even though F4 and F5 (Buckets) are spoiled and only cost $35 entry fee a meet at Mt Welly. The F4 and F5 class are money makers and consistently put dosh into the AMCC club coffers, not all of the other race classes can claim that.
.

It's a tricky one alright. Here's my latest crazy suggestion.
Clubs should slightly INCREASE their entry fee. In this case, from $150 to $175 BUT offer staggered cashback to entrants depending on how many entries they have. Say, 1.5% discount for every paid entry above 6 bikes (even if race is combined with other classes). Doing the maths with a bit of rounding

6 bikes on grid, you pay $175. Club gets $1050 (currently $900)
12 bikes on grid, you get back $15, (total $160). Club gets $1920 (currently $1800)
18 bikes on grid, you get back $31, (total $144). Club gets $2592 (currently $2700)
etc
30 bikes on grid, you get back $63 (total $112), club gets $3360 (currently $4500)

It seems a lot fairer to me.
It'd be a good incentive to harass mates into entering.
It'd be much better for spectators and sponsors.
Club less likely to lose money with classes having 8 bikes entered.

In fact, stuff giving the money back to entrants. Have it as prize money :yes:
example 1: 30 x F4 bikes = prize pot of $1080
Example 2: 5 x F3 bikes combined with 13 pro twins, prize pot of $324 ($90 & $234 respectively)

[Kiwi Graham]

Had a great day thanks to AMCC.
After all the worries about anybody showing up it was fantastic to see the pits full! Not sure how many were there but all classes were well represented.
The weather forcast was pretty much spot on, we all qualified in the dry (I think) and all raced the first race in the wet, first time out on wets for me for bloody years (getting old and picky) but couldnt let Hampton Downs pass by without an attempt even if it was wet. For the record its very grippy in the wet if you stay of the multi coloured bits ;)
Had no dramas, bike was running well, got to see Choppa twice in the first race :facepalm: (man that bikes oh and rider is quick).
Wrestling a 1000cc bike round HD is bloody knackering and have a few aches today, looking forward to Puke in November :woohoo:

[Matt Bleck]

Yip, I had a great day too, cheers AMCC! :D

[javawocky]

Had a fanatic day watching from the hut awning by the dipper out of the rain :woohoo:

Side-cars were entertaining with their slicks in the wet, Choppa sure showed off what BMW had to offer, so of those 150's were hellishly slow - but good on ya for being out there!

Well done AMCC.

[CHOPPA]

After a bit of a slow start the club did a really good job to get through as much races as they did!

And how about those bloody sidecars dropping oil! hahaha actually I think they actually got blamed for the class that was on the track before them

[Bykmad]

I think you will find that the oil was from cars at previous events and it was the rain that bought it to the surface.

[Matt Bleck]

hey I've had a look at mylaps but there doesn't seem to be points for f3, is that a mistake or is that class not have any or?

[Cr1MiNaL]

hey I've had a look at mylaps but there doesn't seem to be points for f3, is that a mistake or is that class not have any or?

Sorry ur race wins don't count Paul. Sorry. 0.o

Thanks AMCC was a great day!

[sharky]

hey I've had a look at mylaps but there doesn't seem to be points for f3, is that a mistake or is that class not have any or?

Just a MyLaps cock-up I think. Don't panic, you're leading:drinkup::apumpin:

[Kickaha]

And how about those bloody sidecars dropping oil! hahaha actually I think they actually got blamed for the class that was on the track before them

They were all inspected after they supposedly dropped it and none of them were found to be leaking so you're probably right

I'll send them a extra 4 litre pack before the next one to lob off the back at random

[CHOPPA]

Man im gonna pay, if and when my bike drops oil lol

[Matt Bleck]

Just a MyLaps cock-up I think. Don't panic, you're leading:drinkup::apumpin:

I'm not sure that I am as Mr van den Hoven was 2nd in the first race so it'd be a tie wouldn't it? :blink:

[javawocky]

...and another thing, it was sooo nice to have the races start one after the other, unlike other race meetings where the dumb as safety car parades around like a dork.

[sharky]

I'm not sure that I am as Mr van den Hoven was 2nd in the first race so it'd be a tie wouldn't it? :blink:

Yeah - 1st equal:confused:

[cmoore]

yeah there was some oil at turn 4...seemed to appear after the first couple of laps of the first sidecar race...the rain and track conditions where frustrating...with a dry practice and then wet races and then some dry races and then we finished with a heavy downpour...

as for the non stop racing.....we sort of had a break when the buckets went around.....:yes:

[ajturbo]

i was there also.. and was not toooo pleased to have to pay to get into an even that started over one hr late....

what would have happened if the VIC club started one hr late?:shutup:

at least it rained on ya, i felt right at home.....:facepalm:

got so wet i left early...

[Bykmad]

As I said earlier, it was a delay caused by previous circuit users. The oil was bought to the surface by the rain. Should AMCC have ignored the problem and sent riders out anyway???????? NO, because rider safety is paramount.

[CHOPPA]

The event was late because of the ridiculous scruitineering.

Go wait in line for an hour to sign on, but you cant get your mechanic to take your bike to scruitineering until you have signed on so now go an wait to get your bike checked then go and line up to get your helmet checked. Then try get your tyres warm for first practice.

At scruitineering they check things like my wheels are done up so i asked if they would be re checking the bikes after every tyre change.... no.... It would be far less time consuming to do spot checks on helmets and bikes that also ensures safety over the whole day.

[Cr1MiNaL]

The event was late because of the ridiculous scruitineering.

Go wait in line for an hour to sign on, but you cant get your mechanic to take your bike to scruitineering until you have signed on so now go an wait to get your bike checked then go and line up to get your helmet checked. Then try get your tyres warm for first practice.

At scruitineering they check things like my wheels are done up so i asked if they would be re checking the bikes after every tyre change.... no.... It would be far less time consuming to do spot checks on helmets and bikes that also ensures safety over the whole day.

R u sore because u got your helmet strap tugged on again?

[Kickaha]

R u sore because u got your helmet strap tugged on again?

Maybe he needs a hug?

[Sidewinder]

damn who was that ledgon that was changing all those tyres by hand in chops tent?

[malcy25]

The event was late because of the ridiculous scruitineering.

Go wait in line for an hour to sign on, but you cant get your mechanic to take your bike to scruitineering until you have signed on so now go an wait to get your bike checked then go and line up to get your helmet checked. Then try get your tyres warm for first practice.

At scruitineering they check things like my wheels are done up so i asked if they would be re checking the bikes after every tyre change.... no.... It would be far less time consuming to do spot checks on helmets and bikes that also ensures safety over the whole day.

Chop

I was one of the scrutineers, and I'm glad we were checking all the bikes. I was somewhat surprised by number of bikes that we had to kick back for some pretty critical or obvious failings and by the number of riders who had never consulted the rule book on what they had to wire.

The queue would have been much shorter if we only had to check the bikes once...

I then had to go and sign on, and myself go through the scrutineering queues.

[CHOPPA]

Chop

I was one of the scrutineers, and I'm glad we were checking all the bikes. I was somewhat surprised by number of bikes that we had to kick back for some pretty critical or obvious failings and by the number of riders who had never consulted the rule book on what they had to wire.

The queue would have been much shorter if we only had to check the bikes once...

I then had to go and sign on, and myself go through the scrutineering queues.

I agree it is important but it still needs to be sorted if you want to get in all the races. Its not done at the nationals or vic club. Maybe someone could do spot checks on the dummy grid, if your bikes no good you fix it or miss your race.

[Kiwi Graham]

Personally I'm quite happy about the scrutineering. I think its all about your own timing and planning.
I've been a scrutineer and seen what some riders consider safe and track worthy and believe me you wouldn't want them lining up on the grid next to you and your sqillien dollar superbike!
I was at the track at 7am, unloaded and mostly set up at 7:30 ish.
In the que for scrutineering with only half a dozen bikes in front of me, bike was prepared as per rule book so flew through, helmet check was done in an instant, transponder picked up and yes there was a cue for the sign on but I put that down to the shed it was done in (no room to swing a cat).
There is always room for improvement and I'm sure the day will be de-briefed by the RRC and things improved on for next time. Considering the building site we all had to operate in and the weather we had to try and shelter from I'd give the day a big thumbs up.

Just think how pissed of we would be if below par bikes that weren't scrutineered got out on the circuit and fell apart or even..............dropped a heap of oil :chase:

[Kickaha]

Its not done at the nationals or vic club.

It used to be all bikes were scrutineered at every event, no scrutineering is a fairly recent thing and I'm sure was done at both Hampton and Manfield for the Nationals

[Kiwi Graham]

It used to be all bikes were scrutineered at every event, no scrutineering is a fairly recent thing and I'm sure was done at both Hampton and Manfield for the Nationals

Any AMCC event be it National, club or ART event will have all bikes scrutineered.

[CHOPPA]

Personally I'm quite happy about the scrutineering. I think its all about your own timing and planning.
I've been a scrutineer and seen what some riders consider safe and track worthy and believe me you wouldn't want them lining up on the grid next to you and your sqillien dollar superbike!
I was at the track at 7am, unloaded and mostly set up at 7:30 ish.
In the que for scrutineering with only half a dozen bikes in front of me, bike was prepared as per rule book so flew through, helmet check was done in an instant, transponder picked up and yes there was a cue for the sign on but I put that down to the shed it was done in (no room to swing a cat).
There is always room for improvement and I'm sure the day will be de-briefed by the RRC and things improved on for next time. Considering the building site we all had to operate in and the weather we had to try and shelter from I'd give the day a big thumbs up.

Just think how pissed of we would be if below par bikes that weren't scrutineered got out on the circuit and fell apart or even..............dropped a heap of oil :chase:

We were there at 6.45. Somehow you managed to get your bike scrutineered before you signed on.....

Obviously the scutineering is not gonna change but surely there is a better way

[White trash]

damn who was that ledgon that was changing all those tyres by hand in chops tent?

Some gay cunt.....

[kittytamer]

damn who was that ledgon that was changing all those tyres by hand in chops tent?

Yes, he was an absolute legend! 3 tyre changes for me. Much appreciated.

[kittytamer]

We were there at 6.45. Somehow you managed to get your bike scrutineered before you signed on.....

Obviously the scutineering is not gonna change but surely there is a better way

Considering this was the first club round at the track and it's a building site at the moment, AMCC did an amazing job to get through 2 lots of races given the weather an'all, so bloody well done AMCC! Looking forward to a dry one next time:sunny:, although starting from pit lane in the wet for my first race was such good fun! :woohoo:

A suggestion to get the sign on / scrutineering done a bit quicker (it took me from 7.45 - 9.15 to get this all done!:zzzz:):
1. Sign on, pick up transponder, get helmet checked.
2. Get bike scrutineered and leave licence with scrutineers who then give the whole lot to the clerk of the coarse when they are done.
This would eliminate queing up twice and the attachment of the transponders can be checked by the scutineers. I do think scuteneering is very important and shouldn't be dropped, but also competitors should read the rules before turning up to the track:facepalm:

[ajturbo]

This is the reason for my post...
to put it out there that there could be a better way to do things, i knew it was the first round, i hope to be at the others..(sorry) get the teething troubles out of the way... then have a great rest of the season..:woohoo:

we had "issues" at our first round (vic club)this year, while we got up to speed
so AMC people please take these as a constructive posts... :yes::

except for that gay guy who changes tyres... think he should get band..what a hand shake.. a dead fish is harder:facepalm:

[sosman]

Well I waited in line to be scrutineered for a good 20-25 min, to be then told I have to sign on first which was another 20-25 mins. I can't see an issue for getting the bike scrutineered first!.....at least ya can have yr tyre warmers on while you getting the sign-on/helmet check done. That would have saved a crap load of time.

[NinjaBoy]

Considering this was the first club round at the track and it's a building site at the moment, AMCC did an amazing job to get through 2 lots of races given the weather an'all, so bloody well done AMCC! Looking forward to a dry one next time:sunny:, although starting from pit lane in the wet for my first race was such good fun! :woohoo:

A suggestion to get the sign on / scrutineering done a bit quicker (it took me from 7.45 - 9.15 to get this all done!:zzzz:):
1. Sign on, pick up transponder, get helmet checked.
2. Get bike scrutineered and leave licence with scrutineers who then give the whole lot to the clerk of the coarse when they are done.
This would eliminate queing up twice and the attachment of the transponders can be checked by the scutineers. I do think scuteneering is very important and shouldn't be dropped, but also competitors should read the rules before turning up to the track:facepalm:

To add to this if the PA system was working we couldn't hear it on Pitlane. Also maybe a coloured flag or sign to show which class was forming up on the dummy grid would also have helped.

[Toast]

Yeah there were some issues but so long as the sign-on process is sorted, it should be all good. It’s always been a breeze at Pukekohe, so I guess it really has to be put down to the crappy little room that they were doing it in, and the addition of having to sort out transponders for people.

But they still got through two rounds of racing, so things were clearly run very smoothly after the initial delay.

Shame about the off and on weather! I thought that Hampton was quite a nice surface when damp though!

Thanks AMCC! :)

[Wheeliemonsta]

Gidday All,
Thanks for the predominantly positive feedback... Yes, the meeting, it's originisation & running is a bit of a work in progress whilst the "New Team" find there feet - but all in all it seems you people took something positive away with you...

That in mind, we can only improve...

Please keep the feedback coming as we can only fix things that we are let know are broken

Feel free to PM me with your thoughts...

Cheers

:rockon:

[Kiwi Graham]

Was there an official photographer there? Highside or someone?

[kittytamer]

Was there an official photographer there? Highside or someone?

My girlfriend Strom Photography was there and got pice of F1 & F2, I think Championship Digital was there too.
I think we got some of you Graham, I'll let you know....

[Ray LeCheminant]

Was there an official photographer there? Highside or someone?

I was there in an unofficial capacity....but my camera is not water proof - so only got the morning, early arvo stuff :shit:

http://gallery.me.com/speedshotz#100160&view=mosaic&sel=0

Cheers

Ray

[Peter Smith]

I was there in an unofficial capacity....but my camera is not water proof - so only got the morning, early arvo stuff :shit:

http://gallery.me.com/speedshotz#100160&view=mosaic&sel=0

Cheers

Ray

Excellent photos. Good Stuff. :yes::yes:

[Kiwi Graham]

My girlfriend Strom Photography was there and got pice of F1 & F2, I think Championship Digital was there too.
I think we got some of you Graham, I'll let you know....
Thanks Chris.


I was there in an unofficial capacity....but my camera is not water proof - so only got the morning, early arvo stuff :shit:

http://gallery.me.com/speedshotz#100160&view=mosaic&sel=0

Cheers

Ray

Hey you got me Ray, chasing down Richard after doing Travis......or was it having just been done by richard and being chased down by Travis, I forget :shifty:

Awesome pics anyway mate cheers
KG

[Sidewinder]

It used to be all bikes were scrutineered at every event, no scrutineering is a fairly recent thing and I'm sure was done at both Hampton and Manfield for the Nationals

no there was none at all done at the nats for all five rounds, they were more intrested in what tyres you were running in qualifying than tie wire

[malcy25]

no there was none at all done at the nats for all five rounds, they were more intrested in what tyres you were running in qualifying than tie wire
Sidewinder,

You really sure on that? either:
1) You weren't there at the HD national meeting....
2) I was at the "other" National meeting at Pukekohe that did have scrutineering (I wish that was the acse as I fell off!)
3) You rode without having your bike scrutineered...
4) You are just wrong!

take your pick!!

I've only ridden at HD twice and both times bikes were checked once was the nationals and once was the last weekend. Nationals were outside the buidling we used for sign on last weekend and helmets were done at same time.

[Mental Trousers]

Considering what a shambles the pit area is at the moment, being a construction site and all, things went ok. I do agree that the sign on/scrutineering needs to be tidied up but there's always gotcha's for the 1st time.

I know the PA system was working because once it rained I moved camp and ended up being directly underneath the PA so I didn't miss a thing all day. However, I'm not at all surprised people missed stuff. There only seemed to be the single speaker, it was a bit windy and there were about 50 generators running in a large paddock area.

I bloody well hope they've got something resembling pit garages with power next time. I farken hate generators.

For the next round at Hampton Downs (December) could we please offer a sacrifice to the weather gods?? A sidecar should do it, or maybe a bucket ..... haha.

[CHOPPA]

I bloody well hope they've got something resembling pit garages with power next time. I farken hate generators.



If your keen for prob $200 per day.

[Mental Trousers]

If your keen for prob $200 per day.

Mate, I've got friends to share with. Is that why you pit by yourself all the time?? :innocent:

[CHOPPA]

Mate, I've got friends to share with. Is that why you pit by yourself all the time?? :innocent:

haha yeah I dont like sharing!

[Kiwi Graham]

haha yeah I dont like sharing!

I heard you shared you 'boy' out back plenty on Sunday ha ha :shifty:

Sidewinder is completely wrong.

Any event run by AMCC will require your bike to be scrutineered.

[scracha]

Shame about the off and on weather! I thought that Hampton was quite a nice surface when damp though!


eh? I thought it was a slippery motherfucker. My bike thought so as well. Was ok once the heavy rain washed all the $hit away.

[Cr1MiNaL]

haha yeah I dont like sharing!

Stay out of your pits next time eh :angry: people r trying to change tires...:shutup:
PS: who was the nice guy on the 1198 who lent me his oil clamp? Need to buy him a round next time.


I heard you shared you 'boy' out back plenty on Sunday ha ha :shifty:

Sidewinder is completely wrong.

Any event run by AMCC will require your bike to be scrutineered.

Well AMCC can suck my .... na all good :D I'm sure that lockwiring ur oil filter was optional... still I see y ud do it dont get me wrong. Im cool with it. Just though I read it was optional. Thanks for putting up with my noob questions Graham. I was asking the guys in the pit next to me questions like whats that flouroscent flag do? and the white one? and the blue one? and how many practices will there be? haha no one tells u these things!

[Gremlin]

I was asking the guys in the pit next to me questions like whats that flouroscent flag do? and the white one? and the blue one? and how many practices will there be? haha no one tells u these things!
:shit: So thats why the racers ignore the flags? :scratch:

Green: GO!
White: last lap
Checkered: hope you saw the white, race complete
Blue (held for slow rider): faster rider coming up behind, hold your line and expect them to pass
Yellow (Stationary): Caution, be prepared to slow down, incident ahead (no passing)
Yellow (Waved): Caution, be prepared to stop, incident right ahead (no passing)
Yellow and Red: Slippery surface flag, otherwise called oil. Something on track, when you're sliding you know you've hit it :innocent:
Red: Race stopped, return to pits slowly
White with Red Cross: Ambulance on track - ie, incident, be careful

That covers most of them...

[Kiwi Graham]

Stay out of your pits next time eh :angry: people r trying to change tires...:shutup:
PS: who was the nice guy on the 1198 who lent me his oil clamp? Need to buy him a round next time.



Well AMCC can suck my .... na all good :D I'm sure that lockwiring ur oil filter was optional... still I see y ud do it dont get me wrong. Im cool with it. Just though I read it was optional. Thanks for putting up with my noob questions Graham. I was asking the guys in the pit next to me questions like whats that flouroscent flag do? and the white one? and the blue one? and how many practices will there be? haha no one tells u these things!

No such thing as a stupid question mate, just ask away. Anybody in the pits would be happy to help out anybody, tis a close knit community you've joined buddy :niceone: