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B17DUF
1st August 2011, 15:06
Anybody thinking bout going? Weather looks good. This will be my first track day since getting back into riding a few months ago so a friendly face and a few tips would be greatly appreciated
Duff
P.s Will certainly be putting myself in the beginners group :shit:
Deano
1st August 2011, 15:21
Be aware of the hump/dip at the start of the entrance to pit lane. It can catch you out if not aware of it, especially on a ZXR600.
And you can take turn 1 a LOT faster than you think. It goes without saying but work your way into it. There will always be more track days.
Devil
1st August 2011, 15:44
And you can take turn 1 a LOT faster than you think.
I've done a few laps there now (errr company perks?) and yes, it's a corner you can always take faster! Unfortunately I wont be able to make this one, but i'll be there for the end of the month ride day.
B17DUF
1st August 2011, 16:11
Yes all being well looking to do the one at the end of the month too.
SPP
1st August 2011, 20:24
Tip: stay extra alert on your first and last sessions
Lining up to go down with a mate. Wave out if you see a black R6 and black 600RR :hug:
DidJit
2nd August 2011, 10:42
Tip: stay extra alert on your first and last sessions...
Also, take it a bit easier on your first couple of laps of each session and let the tyres come up to temperature (if you're not using tyre warmers).
SPP
2nd August 2011, 11:07
Also, take it a bit easier on your first couple of laps of each session and let the tyres come up to temperature (if you're not using tyre warmers).
:yes::yes::yes:
B17DUF
2nd August 2011, 16:36
Thanks for the advice guy, I'll be on a silver Zx6 so feel free to come and say hello.
p.s i'll be the one at the back of the slow group just incase there's another Silver Zx6 :gob:
SPP
2nd August 2011, 17:12
Thanks for the advice guy, I'll be on a silver Zx6 so feel free to come and say hello.
p.s i'll be the one at the back of the slow group just incase there's another Silver Zx6 :gob:
Yeah bro, I'll pop over and say g'day. Take it easy and have fun :niceone:
Latte
6th August 2011, 10:43
Thanks for the advice guy, I'll be on a silver Zx6 so feel free to come and say hello.
p.s i'll be the one at the back of the slow group just incase there's another Silver Zx6 :gob:
Funnily enough there were 2 Silver ZX6's in the white group at one point. Following each other too :D
PirateJafa
6th August 2011, 17:06
Wish I knew who the photographers were.
B17DUF
6th August 2011, 17:59
Wish I knew who the photographers were.
Some photos here: http://www.motorsportpix.co.nz/gallery.php?gid=83
Sadly none of me
PirateJafa
7th August 2011, 23:18
Some photos here: http://www.motorsportpix.co.nz/gallery.php?gid=83
Sadly none of me
Thanks for the link, but looks like the viffer wasn't photogenic enough.
chrispy121
8th August 2011, 16:12
doh looked at the above post and found it just as well I was more alert on Friday
SPP
9th August 2011, 16:46
Thanks for the link, but looks like the viffer wasn't photogenic enough.
was yours a pretty Rothmans or the one with a GoPro instead of a headlight?
SPP
9th August 2011, 16:52
doh looked at the above post and found it just as well I was more alert on Friday
yes, the fast Group (green?) were hoofing past the pits! ... those motard riders are not right in the head eh, friggin nutty lol :yes:
PirateJafa
9th August 2011, 22:07
was yours a pretty Rothmans or the one with a GoPro instead of a headlight?
The multi-coloured viffer with the GoPro headlight. :love:
SPP
9th August 2011, 22:56
The multi-coloured viffer with the GoPro headlight. :love:
Dude! nice one. We were parked right beside you and Campbell (pretty Rothmans VFR)
101bob
13th August 2011, 07:16
http://www.flickr.com/photos/101bob/6027829075/in/photostream
PirateJafa
14th August 2011, 08:50
Dude! nice one. We were parked right beside you and Campbell (pretty Rothmans VFR)
Ah awesome, small world eh!
Stay tuned, I'm working on a racetrack discount for trailers/vans in the future too. :Punk:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/101bob/6027829075/in/photostream
Perfect timing catching that gixxer in midair!
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