Ruapuna trackdays?

[PeterJ]

Anyone know when the next track day at Ruapuna is?. Must be something coming up over the summer?.
Keen to get out and have another crack at the this track riding lark.

[Kickaha]

Anyone know when the next track day at Ruapuna is?. Must be something coming up over the summer?.
Keen to get out and have another crack at the this track riding lark.

You don't have to wait for a trackday, you can go out there any Tuesday or Friday
$50 1/2 a day

[helenoftroy]

Anyone know when the next track day at Ruapuna is?. Must be something coming up over the summer?.
Keen to get out and have another crack at the this track riding lark.

Training/trackday 19th Feb -Motorcycling Canterbury:yes:

[puddytat]

my racing calender says theres a training/trackday March 13th....do you know sumthing I dont Helen?
Also a HAGD @ Levels April 16th

[R1GEEZA]

You don't have to wait for a trackday, you can go out there any Tuesday or Friday
$50 1/2 a day

im keen for this any1 want to go out this tue or friday? what do you need? bike prep? etc?

[HenryDorsetCase]

im keen for this any1 want to go out this tue or friday? what do you need? bike prep? etc?

Phone the circuit to make sure it is available: this time of year is really busy out there. 3496003

[R1GEEZA]

Phone the circuit to make sure it is available: this time of year is really busy out there. 3496003

ok will do thanks for the heads up

[onearmedbandit]

ok will do thanks for the heads up

There is an open day (cars and bikes) organised for this Wednesday. 10am until 4pm, $50. No bike check or gear check (AFAIK, I'm assuming it's being run like a normal open day), no need to remove anything or tape/lock wire anything either. You are responsible for any damage to the track. You'll probably still require a 'spotter' on Wednesday, this can be someone who stands on the side of the track, or someone else on the track. So bring a friend or make some quickly lol.

[R1GEEZA]

There is an open day (cars and bikes) organised for this Wednesday. 10am until 4pm, $50. No bike check or gear check (AFAIK, I'm assuming it's being run like a normal open day), no need to remove anything or tape/lock wire anything either. You are responsible for any damage to the track. You'll probably still require a 'spotter' on Wednesday, this can be someone who stands on the side of the track, or someone else on the track. So bring a friend or make some quickly lol.

thanks man. cars and bikes? im guesing not at the same time??

[onearmedbandit]

thanks man. cars and bikes? im guesing not at the same time??

I'd be guessing not for this day. However I've been out there before when there's only be 2 or 3 bikes and cars, and they let us run together. Any more than that and they'll request we run separate 15 or 20 minute sessions.

[Grumph]

While there are no checks on whether things are wired or removed at these open hire days, you are doing yourself and other users no favours if you don't do the minimum preparation & checks yourself....At least wire the sump bung and remove the mirrors. IMO the standard required should be that required for any club day.
Same goes for your gear too.

As far as sharing the track with cars goes, some years back we had an incident wih a pre 65 car who put a rider on the grass....he was put on the trailer pronto and I heard he lost his competition licence for 12 months....these things are taken seriously.

[R1GEEZA]

While there are no checks on whether things are wired or removed at these open hire days, you are doing yourself and other users no favours if you don't do the minimum preparation & checks yourself....At least wire the sump bung and remove the mirrors. IMO the standard required should be that required for any club day.
Same goes for your gear too.

As far as sharing the track with cars goes, some years back we had an incident wih a pre 65 car who put a rider on the grass....he was put on the trailer pronto and I heard he lost his competition licence for 12 months....these things are taken seriously.

its is supprising to hear
1) cars and bikes sometimes run together (not sure id be keen for that lol)
2)there are no checks on bikes and gear!
i have all the gear two piece zip together,boots,gloves,helmet,backplate. but unsure about the bike. iv heard the term wire up sump plugs heaps befor but dont actually know wat exactly this means!!!

[NZsarge]

i have all the gear two piece zip together,boots,gloves,helmet,backplate. but unsure about the bike. iv heard the term wire up sump plugs heaps befor but dont actually know wat exactly this means!!!

You've got the riding gear side of things sewn up nicely, as for wiring you sump plug, I think that'd be over kill for an open/track day but that said just go over bike and make sure all is well with things the sump plug, axles brakes etc.. Mirrors, if you can remove them then all the better, if not tape them up and perhaps fold them into the bike if it has that facility. non-taped plastic should be ok but anything glass should be taped up well.

[R1GEEZA]

thanks for the advise guys. any1 going out there on wednesday? would be really good to go along with someone who has abit of track experience

[onearmedbandit]

thanks for the advise guys. any1 going out there on wednesday? would be really good to go along with someone who has abit of track experience

I'd love too but not sure yet. I may turn up on the day however.

[HenryDorsetCase]

its is supprising to hear
1) cars and bikes sometimes run together (not sure id be keen for that lol)
2)there are no checks on bikes and gear!
i have all the gear two piece zip together,boots,gloves,helmet,backplate. but unsure about the bike. iv heard the term wire up sump plugs heaps befor but dont actually know wat exactly this means!!!

you have to turn your bike upside down, take out the sump drain plug, drill a hole through it, put it back in, then use lockwire to ensure the thing can't come out, dumping oil all over the track and your back wheel.

Ive been out there when a couple of cars were running, and there was only me and another bike. It was fine. Funniest thing was a guy spinning a Porsche at potlole three times.

[HenryDorsetCase]

thanks for the advise guys. any1 going out there on wednesday? would be really good to go along with someone who has abit of track experience

I would be keen except my bike is in bits presently. all I have to do is put it together (hopefully). I do want to give it a quiet thrash before doing anything too rash on it.

[Kickaha]

Ive been out there when a couple of cars were running, and there was only me and another bike. It was fine. Funniest thing was a guy spinning a Porsche at potlole three times.

We spun the sidecar through the infield sweeper with a formula ford about 2 metres behind us I was expecting to wear him

Got passed by a OSCAR one other time, I saw him coming, the rider got a bit of a scare though

[R1GEEZA]

sounds like fun aslong as noone gets mowed down! i think ill just go out there and hav a look at wats goin on even if i decide noot to go out on track.

[SWERVE]

Go to the Nurburgring and have a Porsche 996 come underneath you into a hairpin when you think you "are on it" then define "SURPRISE" gives you a perspctive of how cars and bikes difer under brakes/acceleration ............ ailed him :yes:on the exit.
Can be acceptable when all riders/drivers are race orientated.......... but race car drivers and road bike riders DO NOT mix:facepalm:

[Yow Ling]

This got a bit out of control , next there will be sherman tanks and mad farmers withe their john deeres out there. Its not the norm to run bikes and cars together unless only a few turn up. They change to sessions real quick because they care about your saftey.

[R1GEEZA]

This got a bit out of control , next there will be sherman tanks and mad farmers withe their john deeres out there. Its not the norm to run bikes and cars together unless only a few turn up. They change to sessions real quick because they care about your saftey.

haha yea thats good to hear sounds abit mad to me too. imiagine if you were to lowside with a car rite up ya behind. mite as well go down to hirequip and throw maself into a mulching machine while juggling a couple of chainsaws!!!!!

[onearmedbandit]

They do run a reasonably tight ship out there, and on the few occasions out there that I've shared with cars the drivers have gone out of their way to give us plenty of room. It's the great thing about the track, and it's completely opposite to the road. That is, 99% of people out there are enthusiasts and care about their safety and the others using the track. Now compare that to the road...

[R1GEEZA]

thats good! im sure ill be alil bit nervous first time out so will appreciate people who give me abit of room. and i imagine thats very tru iv just never thought of car drivers in that way befor, usually they take a bit of a kick to the door to realise there about to cut u up:innocent:

[macka77]

primarily wed been run throu some race guys for practice for the nationals i dont think it would be a good day for first timers? my opinion

[onearmedbandit]

primarily wed been run throu some race guys for practice for the nationals i dont think it would be a good day for first timers? my opinion

For a first timer yeah you're probably right. Although on only my 3rd time out I rode on A Tuesday where most of the National riders/teams were practising and it was no problem. Just stick to your line and don't look behind you, as with any time you go on the track, and anyone would be fine. Just a little intimidated...

[R1GEEZA]

primarily wed been run throu some race guys for practice for the nationals i dont think it would be a good day for first timers? my opinion

ok, ill probly take ur advise on that. im going to head out there even if its just for a bit of na nosey n c wats goin on

[mickeyboy]

Next Advanced Training day at Ruapuna is March the 13th .

Entry Form will be posted on mci.net.nz shortly.

Mick

[mickeyboy]

Anyone know when the next track day at Ruapuna is?. Must be something coming up over the summer?.
Keen to get out and have another crack at the this track riding lark.

MARCH 13th Ruapuana Advanced Training day

entry on MCI.NET.NZ shortly

[TLR luva]

ruapuna track day 13 march, there a track day at levels on the 19 march run by otago motorcycle club, limited to 100 riders only and can only be pre entered , no enties on day apparently. check out omcc website.