AMCC Round 3, 5 December, Hampton Downs

[Kiwi Graham]

Following last month's tragedy at Hampton Downs, MNZ is undergoing a safety review for road racing events at the raceway and havenot been able to release the event permit.

AMCC apologise for the inconvenience this is causing competitors who wish to enter round 3 of our club championships but be assured that as soon as the permit number becomes available we'll have the entry form posted on this website and our facebook page.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

[CHOPPA]

So do I book my flights or not bother??

[Kiwi Graham]

From the meeting last night;
at this stage we still do not have an MNZ permit....however the meeting is likely to go ahead.

If this is the case the entry form will be on the web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/home later this morning.

The question asked is how can the permit exists for the Tri series round and not be granted for a club series round. All will be sorted today.

[steveyb]

So do I book my flights or not bother??

All you young riders take note.
If you work hard and apply yourselves, invest in yourself early on and market yourself around like a cheap wh..... you too might find yourself in a race team that will fly you from Hamilton to Hampton Downs.

Ahh, how the other half lives ay? :gob:

[gixerracer]

All you young riders take note.
If you work hard and apply yourselves, invest in yourself early on and market yourself around like a cheap wh..... you too might find yourself in a race team that will fly you from Hamilton to Hampton Downs.

Ahh, how the other half lives ay? :gob:

He lives in wellington you knob:shutup:

[Mental Trousers]

The question asked is how can the permit exists for the Tri series round and not be granted for a club series round. All will be sorted today.

Isn't that because the Tri Series application was in and approved months ago??

Hope this goes ahead. I know I've been putting in lots of time and effort preparing for this meeting, as I'm sure many other people have.

[prettybillie]

Hi all

Entry forms are now on the our website. Go to www.amcc.co.nz and enter now!

See you all on the 5th!

[Billy]

Hi all

Entry forms are now on the our website. Go to www.amcc.co.nz and enter now!

See you all on the 5th!

So postal entries close on the day an MNZ permit number is issued and theres a $50.00 late entry fee ????

[javawocky]

So do I book my flights or not bother??
What, I thought you racers had private Jets? :facepalm:

[prettybillie]

Sorry - the entry form has not been updated - that was the original close off time. The AMCC will accept entries with no late fee incurred up until 10pm Thursday night. They need to get the entries through to Tim Gibbes Timing on Friday otherwise the club incurres an extra $10 per rider cost.

10PM THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER ENTRIES WILL CLOSE.

[Billy]

Sorry - the entry form has not been updated - that was the original close off time. The AMCC will accept entries with no late fee incurred up until 10pm Thursday night. They need to get the entries through to Tim Gibbes Timing on Friday otherwise the club incurres an extra $10 per rider cost.

10PM THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER ENTRIES WILL CLOSE.

Cool,Thanks

[steveyb]

He lives in wellington you knob:shutup:

When did that happen, you shaft? :sick:

[SWERVE]

Doesnt make any difference where choppa lives now........... you make a very valid point steve.:yes:

[Toast]

Entry in!!! :D

[angelindisguise]

hi im still looking for marshals to help out on the 5th of december, im still short of mnz regulations (31 marshals or no racing), so if you can help out, please either reply to post or pm me.

details are:

when: 5th december

where: hampton downs

time to be there: between 7.00am and 8.00am (briefing is at 8.30am)

sign on is in white building to left as you enter track (going towards pit garages)


lunch and drinks provided

fuel vouchers given out at the end of the day

if you need any more details, please pm me so i can help.

cheers

[Kickaha]

, im still short of mnz regulations (31 marshals or no racing)

Where do you use 31 marshals and what MNZ regs set out how many you need?

[angelindisguise]

you'd be surprised! because hampton downs is such a technical track with so many corners, we have to have that many unfortunately.

[prettybillie]

Hi all

Please be aware that the pit area at Hampton is still a construction site. After being there on the weekend, I recommend that all competitors pit on the concrete skid pad. It gives easy entry to the dummy grid and gives a big clear space to set up.

[Kickaha]

you'd be surprised! because hampton downs is such a technical track with so many corners, we have to have that many unfortunately.

I have raced there so I am well aware of the track, it has less corners than Ruapuna though and even with two on each marshal point Ruapuna doesn't need that many

I take it these aren't just for the flag points? grid marshals etc?

[gixerracer]

I have raced there so I am well aware of the track, it has less corners than Ruapuna though and even with two on each marshal point Ruapuna doesn't need that many

I take it these aren't just for the flag points? grid marshals etc?

Dont you meen you have had a ride there, I would hardly call what you do racing:facepalm:

[Kickaha]

Dont you meen you have had a ride there, I would hardly call what you do racing:facepalm:

So if it's so easy you'd be up for a couple of laps with Dave then?

Promise he'll be gentle with you :p

[prettybillie]

you'd be surprised! because hampton downs is such a technical track with so many corners, we have to have that many unfortunately.

And also don't forget that at Hampton the fabulous marshals do all the recovery too and a lot of the time it will take AT LEAST two people to pick up some of the bikes and then AT LEAST one person to tend to the rider. We all hope this doesn't need to happen - but if it does there needs to be the man/woman power to make sure it can happen quickly and safely!

There needs to be an annual appreciate your marshals day I think!

[Gremlin]

And also don't forget that at Hampton the fabulous marshals do all the recovery too and a lot of the time it will take AT LEAST two people to pick up some of the bikes and then AT LEAST one person to tend to the rider. We all hope this doesn't need to happen - but if it does there needs to be the man/woman power to make sure it can happen quickly and safely!

And thats pretty much assuming only one goes down... get more and it starts to get a little busy...

[Cr1MiNaL]

Sorry bit late, but will have entry in tomorrow for Clubmans. Cheers Raj.

[Kiwi Graham]

Where do you use 31 marshals and what MNZ regs set out how many you need?

Its simple,

To run an event under MNZ regs you have to meet all MNZ's requirements 'before' they issue a permit for the event. If they are not met prior to the event happenening or even during the event taking place the permit will not be issued or can be withdrawn by the MNZ rep at the event and the day cancelled there and then!

The regs are set following a track inspection or alteration or more recently an incident. Then those resposible set the requirements required to run an MNZ supported event.

All AMCC events be that club rounds, nationals or ART are run within the MNZ brief giving maximum protection for organisers and participants.

To issue Hampton Downs with a permit requires amongst many other things that 31 marshals are at the designated posts, this number was come about based on visability, proxiimity and number of hazards to name but a few.

As you can imagine gathering 31 inderviduals to do this extreamily valuable job is bloody hard work, they are often invisble to many but without their dedication and passion for the job they do, simply put, non of us we go racing. They are as crucial as the gas in your tank, so if MNZ say 31 marshals is what they want to see 31 is what we need to find.

I bring a young 'keen as' lad out to every event to work with Angela and her crew and he loves it.
Many of us have waved flags in the past and it makes sense if we want to keep racing to encourage others to do it too. Just think if 20% of us did the same thing how reasuring it would be to event organisers knowing they had the man/woman power available and not have to come cap in hand.

I for one really appreciate the tasks the marshals do and would happily support any initiative to formally recognise there efforts.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hi all

Please be aware that the pit area at Hampton is still a construction site. After being there on the weekend, I recommend that all competitors pit on the concrete skid pad. It gives easy entry to the dummy grid and gives a big clear space to set up.

I'll pit on the skid pad if there is power available as I don't have a gene. Or else I'll be in pit lane in my usual spot.

[CHOPPA]

I'll pit on the skid pad if there is power available as I don't have a gene. Or else I'll be in pit lane in my usual spot.

You might have to get a loooooong lead!

[Cr1MiNaL]

You might have to get a loooooong lead!

or just hide your generator far away enough from you to be able to use my lead!

[kittytamer]

Sorry bit late, but will have entry in tomorrow for Clubmans. Cheers Raj.

Mine went off yesterday! F1 & F2.
Lets hope the rain stays away this time. Oh, and also I make the starts :facepalm:

[prettybillie]

The weather is looking great!!!!


http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=5

[Matt Bleck]

The weather is looking great!!!!


http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=5

God I hope it RAINS!!!!! :facepalm:

[Matt Bleck]

God I hope it RAINS!!!!! :facepalm:

ok ,so no rain.... it's gunna be fookin hot tho!!! I guess we'll see who's race fit aye..... :yes::scooter:

[Sidewinder]

ok ,so no rain.... it's gunna be fookin hot tho!!! I guess we'll see who's race fit aye..... :yes::scooter:

some hot chips and you will be fit as my boy.
damn your fit but dont ya know it

[Sidewinder]

hey all if you need ya tyres changed at hampton downs tomorrow ill be there again and not hung over like last round at puke. you know where to find me and remember bmw's come first

[SuperSonic]

is this on mylaps today? If so can some one post link as I can not find? Cheers

[RideLife]

Here (http://www.ctas.co.nz/WebscreenAMCC.aspx) with sound

[sil3nt]

Any results anywhere?

[CHOPPA]

Any results anywhere?

http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=617060

[javawocky]

Was listening to the commentary and watching the live updates, sounds like some good racing.

Anybody know what happened to young Jaden? He wasn't in the later races.

And Choppa - watch happened to Hitters BMW?

And Mr Sherriffs - :woohoo:

[Matt Bleck]

I don't suppose there's any pics from Sundays racing, anyone?

[kittytamer]

I don't suppose there's any pics from Sundays racing, anyone?

Yep - Storm Photography got some of you, click on the link in my signature later in the week to have a look!

[North Harbour Yamaha]

and remember bmw's come first

Not yesterday they didn't :blink:

[North Harbour Yamaha]

Was listening to the commentary and watching the live updates, sounds like some good racing.

Anybody know what happened to young Jaden? He wasn't in the later races.

Jadens clutch gave up :blink:

[javawocky]

Jadens clutch gave up :blink:

Bloody Yamaha's :P

Had a nice talk with him at the grand opening, good guy that.

[Matt Bleck]

Yep - Storm Photography got some of you, click on the link in my signature later in the week to have a look!


Choice, thanks!

[CHOPPA]

Not yesterday they didn't :blink:

Yeah they did

[javawocky]

Yep - Storm Photography got some of you, click on the link in my signature later in the week to have a look!

Can't see the bikes for the watermark :whistle:

[Robert Taylor]

Pity about the standard of commentary at HD. Ok its a volunteer job but if youre going to say something over a public address system for all to hear you should at least be a little researched and have your facts right.

''Jadens bike is basically bog stock''. Inaccurate misleading uninformed claptrap.

Funny I must have dreamt that Race Tech mid valve pistons are fitted in the forks, together with high flow base pistons. I must also have dreamt that we fitted a Race Tech flow seperator valve in the rear shock together with an Ohlins 40mm race car piston and shimming. Externally a bright yellow Ohlins spring and stickers.

[Biggles08]

Pity about the standard of commentary at HD. Ok its a volunteer job but if youre going to say something over a public address system for all to hear you should at least be a little researched and have your facts right.

''Jadens bike is basically bog stock''. Inaccurate misleading uninformed claptrap.

Funny I must have dreamt that Race Tech mid valve pistons are fitted in the forks, together with high flow base pistons. I must also have dreamt that we fitted a Race Tech flow seperator valve in the rear shock together with an Ohlins 40mm race car piston and shimming. Externally a bright yellow Ohlins spring and stickers.

That's not stock???:scratch:

[chrispy121]

That's not stock???:scratch:

man I wish my stock suspension had this in it!!!

[Robert Taylor]

That's not stock???:scratch:

No, its Superstock and within the rules. Such upgrade parts and services are available for sale.

[chrispy121]

No, its Superstock and within the rules. Such upgrade parts and services are available for sale.

I am still saving up Robert

[Matt Bleck]

Pity about the standard of commentary at HD. Ok its a volunteer job but if youre going to say something over a public address system for all to hear you should at least be a little researched and have your facts right.

''Jadens bike is basically bog stock''. Inaccurate misleading uninformed claptrap.

Funny I must have dreamt that Race Tech mid valve pistons are fitted in the forks, together with high flow base pistons. I must also have dreamt that we fitted a Race Tech flow seperator valve in the rear shock together with an Ohlins 40mm race car piston and shimming. Externally a bright yellow Ohlins spring and stickers.


Did you bring this to the commentators attention?

[Sidewinder]

Not yesterday they didn't :blink:

damn did they not do the open tiwns race?

[Kiwi Graham]

No, its Superstock and within the rules. Such upgrade parts and services are available for sale.

This is one talented young man;

On the completely bog stock bike he was very quick but 'loose as'. The 'stock' rear shock would overheat and loose all damping, coming out of the corners was a wild ride.

What the mods have done has given him more control, the shock does not overheat and cavitate, he's even quicker and no where near as 'loose'. The 'superstock' suspension has vastly improved his times.

[Robert Taylor]

Did you bring this to the commentators attention?

Traipsing over to the other side of the circuit was not an option. The onus is on the commentator about being sure of his facts, which he clearly wasnt.

[Robert Taylor]

This is one talented young man;

On the completely bog stock bike he was very quick but 'loose as'. The 'stock' rear shock would overheat and loose all damping, coming out of the corners was a wild ride.

What the mods have done has given him more control, the shock does not overheat and cavitate, he's even quicker and no where near as 'loose'. The 'superstock' suspension has vastly improved his times.

Thts pretty much correct thanks Graham ( and nice to briefly chat with you on Sunday ) But there is more setup to come as its not perfect yet.

[White trash]

Pity about the standard of commentary at HD. Ok its a volunteer job but if youre going to say something over a public address system for all to hear you should at least be a little researched and have your facts right.

''Jadens bike is basically bog stock''. Inaccurate misleading uninformed claptrap.

Funny I must have dreamt that Race Tech mid valve pistons are fitted in the forks, together with high flow base pistons. I must also have dreamt that we fitted a Race Tech flow seperator valve in the rear shock together with an Ohlins 40mm race car piston and shimming. Externally a bright yellow Ohlins spring and stickers.

If this sort of thing gets your back up, you're going to be an extremely angry individual by the end of our national points series. We may need to get Shaun to give you anger management classes in fact.

Every comentator at every track is going to rave on about how "bog stock standard" the Super Stock bikes are.

Get used to it and take a chill pill honey bunny.

[Robert Taylor]

If this sort of thing gets your back up, you're going to be an extremely angry individual by the end of our national points series. We may need to get Shaun to give you anger management classes in fact.

Every comentator at every track is going to rave on about how "bog stock standard" the Super Stock bikes are.

Get used to it and take a chill pill honey bunny.

In the same vein as ''fully adjustable suspension'' ?

Or Bill Clintons infamous line ''I did not have sex with that woman''

Or ''peace in our time''.........

Nothing is ever quite as it seems. Read newspaper reports of the event you were at and you wonder if it was the same event!!!

When the left side of my brain doesnt know what the right side is doing then Ill consider anger management classes. But Im not known for throwing tantrums, Im known for long suffering people that are predisposed to doing so.
For now, the commentator was uninformed and didnt take the trouble to be in command of his facts, despite clearly obvious external parts and labels. Id also be inclined to think because the same personality is very pro 100% bone stock that such public statements are almost deliberate. Pretty unethical if thats the case.

[White trash]

In the same vein as ''fully adjustable suspension'' ?

Or Bill Clintons infamous line ''I did not have sex with that woman''

Or ''peace in our time''.........

Nothing is ever quite as it seems. Read newspaper reports of the event you were at and you wonder if it was the same event!!!

When the left side of my brain doesnt know what the right side is doing then Ill consider anger management classes. But Im not known for throwing tantrums, Im known for long suffering people that are predisposed to doing so.
For now, the commentator was uninformed and didnt take the trouble to be in command of his facts, despite clearly obvious external parts and labels. Id also be inclined to think because the same personality is very pro 100% bone stock that such public statements are almost deliberate. Pretty unethical if thats the case.

I have no freakin idea what the hell you're on about mate so I'll just nod and go "Ohhhh-kaaaaayyyyy"

Just go work on some stock suspension will ya and leave me to argue with myself. There's a good chap.

[Robert Taylor]

I have no freakin idea what the hell you're on about mate so I'll just nod and go "Ohhhh-kaaaaayyyyy"

Just go work on some stock suspension will ya and leave me to argue with myself. There's a good chap.

Glad my confusions tactics worked Jimmy!

[gacoll]

Go to www.motorcyclesport.co.nz and Click on Live Timing.

This often includes the Audio feed from the commentator. (Continually trying to improve)

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