Two days buckets only at Kaitoke! (8 & 9 Oct)

[Kendog]

That’s right, on the 8th and 9th of October the track is all ours.
It’s the annual North Island round.

To save time at the start of the day (more racing for you), get your entry in now!!
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This is an MNZ event. Day Licences will be available.
Costs are $30 per day for entry and DL $15.


Below is the race programme (indicative only)
Saturday

8:00 Setup, Sign in and bike check
8:40 Riders Briefing
8:50 One hour 'open track'
Racing
17:00 Beer & Track cleanup
17:30 Track clear

Sunday

8:30 Sign in and bike (re)check
8:40 Riders Briefing
8:50 One hour 'open track'
Racing
16:40 Beer & cleanup
17:30 Track clear

[Trudes]

Yeah. So. Get your entries in. Stop pissing about and just do et!

[koba]

Is there going to be a handicap race? as in a race for handicaps.

Oh, wait I think all our races probably count!:innocent::shutup:

[Henk]

You're broken I'm stupid, want to race?

[koba]

I'll race you to the next hangover, I think that's all I'm capable of.

[koba]

I just tried an experiment with the blender...

It was horrible so it may be considered a success!

[Dutchee]

You've got about a week and a half to get your entries in. You've procrastinated enough. ACT NOW and stop making it hard for the guys and gals organising the event.

I reckon double entry fees for anyone pathetic enough to want to enter on the day, plus their shout at the end of the day(s).

Feck, you lot must all be politicians - full of hot air and absolutely no damned action. No wonder I'm apolitical.

[GirrlRacer]

My entry is in :)

[Str8 Jacket]

I wish..... Be lucky if I am able to ride again within a year the way I am going......

[Dutchee]

there are those with valid excuses, but c'mon, it ain't all of you.

I know we're all used to EOD's and therefore get lazy, but for a once a year event, we're asked to pre-book. Those of us who've pre-booked will then have to wait for EOD's to be processed, and cut into our drinking, oh, I mean, racing/riding time.

We could just do the results on how entries were sent in, and just play port on the corner (with taxi's pre-booked).

Oh, but if we're playing port on the corner, how many corners, how many players, and most importantly, how many bottles of PORT. Guess the end result is we need entries to be sent in.

There are two types of alcoholics (I'm sure there's many more) - functioning and non-functioning, and I've worked out I'm generally a functioning one, but every now and then, if you put me on a bike, I get to try out the other type of alcoholism.

That was my profound wisdom for the evening, now back to racing, back to getting entries in.

We're now up to 6 with Girrlracer and Clivoris (this is my count, and absolutely have no damned idea). When I get to 10, someone else has to take over, as I'll have then run out of fingers, and it's too cold to take my socks off so I can count to 20.

[cotswold]

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We're now up to 6 with Girrlracer and Clivoris (this is my count, and absolutely have no damned idea). When I get to 10, someone else has to take over, as I'll have then run out of fingers, and it's too cold to take my socks off so I can count to 20.[/QUOTE]

Me and my sponsor are in and I believe fast Rick is also going down along with Gav and Jules and the pair of you that makes at least 7 dorklanders heading for a hang over, just keep Henk off my new Helmet that I have not yet bought as I may have to bill him if he ruins another one.

[Dutchee]

[me and my sponsor are in and I believe fast Rick is also going down along with Gav and Jules and the pair of you that makes at least 7 dorklanders heading for a hang over, just keep Henk off my new Helmet that I have not yet bought as I may have to bill him if he ruins another one.
Fast Rick? Is that the one that used to ride, before a kid stole his mojo?

Best bet for not damaging your new helmet that you haven't paid for yet, is to not crash in front of ANYONE. Don't blame Henk for your mistake, I keep hearing him bitch about his thumb lol

[cotswold]

Fast Rick? Is that the one that used to ride, before a kid stole his mojo?

Best bet for not damaging your new helmet that you haven't paid for yet, is to not crash in front of ANYONE. Don't blame Henk for your mistake, I keep hearing him bitch about his thumb lol

I sense a lack of sympathy coming from your direction, it is a well documented fact that gentlemen suffer longer and more intensely than ladies.
I still have the pin that came out of my thumb if Henk is in need?

[F5 Dave]

Looking forward to Kaitoke to ourselves. Hopefully the weather will be like it is now here.

[Skunk]

Is there a Aucklander who can bring a ZXR side fairing down for me? It's in Waitakere.

[Farmaken]

Keen to head down for the two days, can anyone tell me if camping at the track is allowed??

[Henk]

Not as far as I'm aware. One of the locals can probably give a definitive answer.
However there is a campground not too far away.

[Dutchee]

Is there a Aucklander who can bring a ZXR side fairing down for me? It's in Waitakere.
not sure if Henk replied via PM or not, but yeah, flick us a contact # and we'll sort it.

[Dutchee]

Not as far as I'm aware. One of the locals can probably give a definitive answer.
However there is a campground not too far away.
Think it's the Harcourts campground. On Akatawara Road (however that mountain-goat road's called). The Aka's anyways.
If your GPS tells you to go that way, tell it to get f'ed and go over the Haywoods or any other way but that one.
Be good to meet up with a Vegas-ite :)

[Farmaken]

Great, thanks for that. Looked at a map and thought Haywoods would be the go. See ya there.

[Dutchee]

http://www.harcourtholidaypark.co.nz/Harcourt-Holiday-Park/Welcome_IDL=2_IDT=2929_ID=16789_.html is the one.

[F5 Dave]

The Aka's anyways.
If your GPS tells you to go that way, tell it to get f'ed and go over the Haywoods or any other way but that one.
:)

Hahahaha, yup its a meal. I once decided when I had borrowed a Bedford jumbo to take my poor ill CBX550 to kapiti that maybe that would be a quicker way. That was hard work I tells ya. We thought of going back & planting a sign that said "HAVE YOU HAD ENOUGH YET?" about 1/2 way through.


Road is closed through to other side at the moment anyway

[Henk]

I drove the van over there on the way to Kaitoke last year. I swear I could see the next six corners on the GPS at times, every time I saw a sign the told me to keep it uper 50k/h I had to laugh because I struggled to get over 30. Bloody goat track it is, nice view from the top though.

[Dutchee]

There are a couple of signs along the way.
Last year (before the Easter meet), Henk thought I was heading to Taranaki, but I decided I'd see if I could track down a friend in Carterton, so ended up coming to Kaitoke early, and as I was heading north to meet Henk, read the map as the Aka's being the quickest way.

When I met up with Henk around Ohakune, he got told all about this goat track. So we headed back down the country, and the damned GPS told us to go over the Aka's. Henk now knows exactly what the hell I meant, and having ridden it both directions, I don't get the fascination with it. It'd be fine as a one way road, but meeting up with campervans etc, it's not my cup of tea. But I did love the area where the 4WD's play, with an awesome view over wherever the hell it is. (yeah, I'm challenged with names and places and faces and everything really, but know that the motel I stopped at was too damned expensive to be bothered with).

[F5 Dave]

. . .I don't get the fascination with it. . .
I don't think anyone is fascinated by that road. There is a bunch of dirt riding that can be done in that general area, perhaps that is the confusion.

I did remember a decent ride on my RZ350 through there. perfect bike for it, peeble around the left hand corners grazing the bank & then when you see the road open drop the clutch & launch to the next safe spot, pull the clutch & peeble around again. My mate following on a GPZ1100 wasn't having such a great time on that barge. Not really a 4 stroke road anyway. You need something light small & medium powerful.

[Dutchee]

I don't think anyone is fascinated by that road. There is a bunch of dirt riding that can be done in that general area, perhaps that is the confusion.

I did remember a decent ride on my RZ350 through there. perfect bike for it, peeble around the left hand corners grazing the bank & then when you see the road open drop the clutch & launch to the next safe spot, pull the clutch & peeble around again. My mate following on a GPZ1100 wasn't having such a great time on that barge. Not really a 4 stroke road anyway. You need something light small & medium powerful.
I got the impression from someone up here (that used to live down there) that it's one of the "must ride" roads. Maybe I should ask him straight out as to what blardy drugs he's on. Then again, I think he's an old friend of Skunks, so that probably explains a lot, and then add into the equation he's a work colleague of Henk's, and he's pretty screwed hahaha

[F5 Dave]

Must be deluded, maybe he thought the rimas & got confused. Strangely I've made two trips deep into the Akataruas yesterday & today, but in the van. - Its ok I had the race bike in the back. They say that if you can find him, old man Daemon shapes & glues metal into artistic shapes & forms:shit:. ok they don't say that now, but they may well in 20 or so years.

Worth the drive if you want a job done proper like.

[koba]

Great, thanks for that. Looked at a map and thought Haywoods would be the go. See ya there.

The low(er) budget alternative:
http://www.gw.govt.nz/Camping-at-Kaitoke/

[Skunk]

Current Entries:

James
Michelle
Henk
Dave
Hamish
Mihi
Clive
John
Tim
Blair
Simon
Peter
Warrick
Joshua
Nigel
Gavin
Julie

Mostly A grade...

[Farmaken]

Cheers Koba, I will go for the harcourts option.

Entry is in the post

[saxet]

I'm in, will sort my entry soon as.

[F5 Dave]

Current Entries:

James
Michelle
Henk
Dave
Hamish
Mihi
Clive
John
Tim
Blair
Simon
Peter
Warrick
Joshua
Nigel
Gavin
Julie

Mostly A grade...
Fast on the track, fast on the postal service:scooter:

[CM2005]

hey guys - i'm trying to borrow a bike for this, any chance i can put my entry in then pay on the day if i get a bike? (also its payday on thursday, and im skint)
Cheers

Josh

[Dutchee]

Josh, without going back through either this thread or the other one, there is a post by Skunk saying paying on day is okay, but entries should be in beforehand (not quoted exactly, but that's the gist).

So, get your entry in :)

[Str8 Jacket]

hey guys - i'm trying to borrow a bike for this, any chance i can put my entry in then pay on the day if i get a bike? (also its payday on thursday, and im skint)
Cheers

Josh

We have a shitty en125 with crapola tyres that you're more than welcome to borrow. Will need to collect from upper hutt...... Be prepared to crash it (we don't care if you do!). And hey, if you like it then you could buy it (seriously).....

[Shorty_925]

Alright to turn up saturday afternoon and still ride/race?

[richban]

Alright to turn up saturday afternoon and still ride/race?

I am in with a grin. Just trying to get a double pass out. What day is all the proper racing?

[Henk]

Whichever of the two days you can't make it.

[hmurphy]

Whichever of the two days you can't make it.

Hahahahaha.

Both days are proper racing Rich, come get your ass kicked Saturday and Sunday

[Henk]

You can stay home as well Mr Murphy, now if I can convince about 7 other people to not turn up I might be in with a chance.

[Kendog]

Alright to turn up saturday afternoon and still ride/race?
I can't see any problem as long as you still sign up and get a quick briefing on rules for the day.

[richban]

Hahahahaha.

Both days are proper racing Rich, come get your ass kicked Saturday and Sunday

Oh you funny guy. Young people today, no respect.

[richban]

Whichever of the two days you can't make it.

And you. Well I will see you on the track mr.

[Henk]

And you. Well I will see you on the track mr.

Bring it on. You going to keep it on track this time or should I bring some Begonias for you to plant when you get bored with the racing and decide to do a bit of gardening instead?

[richban]

Bring it on. You going to keep it on track this time or should I bring some Begonias for you to plant when you get bored with the racing and decide to do a bit of gardening instead?



Funny guy. You got to use all the track you know. No I will be keeping it on course I hope. Don't want to mess myself up before taking on the southern menace at BOB. First outing with the power plant on the short track. Should be interesting.

[hmurphy]

Wasn't it already a powerplant??? I hope I get to have a quick ride haha :scooter:. Gonna be a fun weekend

[Moooools]

Riddle me this: Where do I send my entry?

[Dutchee]

Riddle me this: Where do I send my entry?
Hmm, makes mewonder if you actually read the entry form????????????????????????????
Read page 3, titled ENTRY FORM. and the answer will be shown to you.
Would cut & paste it but this laptop doesn't like the PDF for whatever reason and just pastes a whole heap of squares.

[Moooools]

Hey! I read it like I read the terms and conditions when I installed Microsoft word. If it is good enough for Microsoft it is good enough for bucket racing!

And it only says "Make cheques payable to:". I was looking for a "Please return to:"
Don't blame me; blame the system.

[Henk]

No, I think we'll blame you.

[Dutchee]

Hey! I read it like I read the terms and conditions when I installed Microsoft word. If it is good enough for Microsoft it is good enough for bucket racing!

And it only says "Make cheques payable to:". I was looking for a "Please return to:"
Don't blame me; blame the system.
I blame the yuff of today and the edumication sistem.

Never sign anything without reading it first (I know of someone who signed his half of a house away through not reading what his partner handed to him for signing).
bwahahaha
(guess you missed the bit about 7 DAYS as well then lol).

Poor Skunk, he's bound to be balder this time round dealing with you lot. It explains a bit about Rich, but Nigel must have a toupe.

Oh, and Henk - do some work would you!!!!!!!!!!!! I've got an excuse for being on here, I sent work an email saying I was going to be late as I had people to harrass hahaha

[Kendog]

I suggest not posting any more entries, as they may not arrive in time and you will have to fill another one out at the track.

If you fill it out and bring it on the day that would be great.

[Trudes]

Poor Skunk, he's bound to be balder this time round dealing with you lot. It explains a bit about Rich, but Nigel must have a toupe.



Nah Skunk and Nige are just going grey
Can't even blame that shit on kids. Must be the love of good women then.....:confused:

[Skunk]

Nah Skunk and Nige are just going grey
Can't even blame that shit on kids. Must be the love of good women then.....:confused:I blame my grey on a kid... well, he's in his 20's now.

Anyway: Remember to bring cash and fuel. I'm attempting to have something foodwise in the cafe but I can't promise much. BBQ and Nachos seem to be the front runners.

And thanks guys for answering the questions - I'm hardly here these days.

Rich: You get half points for not going to VMCC Round 6 in Taupo at the end of the month. Anyone else not going? I need the adjust your points too.

[Dutchee]

I blame my grey on a kid... well, he's in his 20's now.

Anyway: Remember to bring cash and fuel. I'm attempting to have something foodwise in the cafe but I can't promise much. BBQ and Nachos seem to be the front runners.

And thanks guys for answering the questions - I'm hardly here these days.

Rich: You get half points for not going to VMCC Round 6 in Taupo at the end of the month. Anyone else not going? I need the adjust your points too.
Hmm, so I'm going to go away from the weekend owing you points. Hmm, I'll write ya an IOU, but don't expect payment anytime soon (ever).

We (Henk and I) won't be going, as this weekend Wellington, next weekend Melbourne, two weekends home, then Taupo, then 1 weekend, then 2 hour and NI round (with me missing the NI round as I'm off to be taught how to ride) weekend. (yeah, that last one doesn't involve much travel, but it'll still be busy (yeah, I also reckon that those trying to teach me won't have any more luck than those that have tried before and I've had some awesome teachers).

Wonder if we can con Hels into cooking us lunch, spag on bread or something would be fine. Otherwise I'll get our usual ham rolls for lunch. BUT will the bar be open Saturday after racing??????????????????????????????????????????

[Dutchee]

Nah Skunk and Nige are just going grey
Can't even blame that shit on kids. Must be the love of good women then.....:confused:
Hmm, I wonder if I can track down a photo of Henk when we first started going out. I only liked him for his hair. We got married, it fell out and what was left went grey bwahahaha

[Henk]

Road trip in the morning so last chance for a wind up. Bring your A game saturday guys, going by past performance B or C game will probably be enough for Sunday.
And Hamish, try not to push me into crashing again, although going by your recent performances I won't be getting anywhere near you.

[Rick 52]

All ready to go ! See you fellas at some stage Sat morning or even tomorrow !!!

[Henk]

We'l probably have a head start on the road on you lot, so hit the horn as you go past.

[hmurphy]

Haha I'll try not to this time. Hopefully the rain clouds that are lingering around on the Saturday don't drop any rain on the track.

[richban]

Looks like I can only get there Sunday so don't you all go messing your selfs up before I get there.

[hmurphy]

This is pretty lame but I miiiiight be cutting it close on av gas. I have just over 12 litres for the weekend. I'm hoping that's enough. If not, is anyone bringing any just in case? I'll bring money. Normally it would easily last 2 race meetings but I'm probably going to get a ton of track time and I think Dad wants to race on the Sunday in B grade on my bike.

[Str8 Jacket]

This is pretty lame but I miiiiight be cutting it close on av gas. I have just over 12 litres for the weekend. I'm hoping that's enough. If not, is anyone bringing any just in case? I'll bring money. Normally it would easily last 2 race meetings but I'm probably going to get a ton of track time and I think Dad wants to race on the Sunday in B grade on my bike.

Poser, Henk says that real men run 91.....

[hmurphy]

Mmm I just don't like the taste of 91. I far prefer drinking av gas.

[Moooools]

New wheels with wets (yes I am hoping for some morning rain) are on and I am hanging out for the morning. See you all there!

[Str8 Jacket]

We'll tell everyone at the track tomorrow but there'll be a get together at the Parrot and Jigger (lower Hutt) tomorrow night from 7-7.30 for those who want to come along and have dinner & a few drinks... kids will be welcome. If there's going to be a few people it'd be a good idea to book...

[all4A50s]

We'll tell everyone at the track tomorrow but there'll be a get together at the Parrot and Jigger (lower Hutt) tomorrow night from 7-7.30 for those who want to come along and have dinner & a few drinks... kids will be welcome. If there's going to be a few people it'd be a good idea to book...

Choice and let there be good cheer

[Farmaken]

Damn gearbox is giving me grief - very stiff changing up but fine changing down. Stripped the whole thing yesterday and found nothing wrong put it back together and still the same. Guess this is not the time for my kaitoke debut shit shit shit.

[Kendog]

Awesome first day, even with the rain.
Thanks Andrew for running the day, and big big thanks to Henk and a Michelle for the bikes, wets rock!


:sunny::sunny::sunny:Bring on tomorrow :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[F5 Dave]

Damn gearbox is giving me grief - very stiff changing up but fine changing down. Stripped the whole thing yesterday and found nothing wrong put it back together and still the same. Guess this is not the time for my kaitoke debut shit shit shit.
Look at the external shift linkage. queer angle will make it sucky, should be square & like straight downish to get max movement.


Good start to the day. I wimped out when it bucketed down, but I had to leave mid arvo so it wasn't going to dry by then. Hopefully my 100 gets running better tomorrow.

[all4A50s]

Thanks again Skunk for organizing such a great event.

The meal was mint too thanks Helen.

See you all tomorrow

[all4A50s]

Excellent 2nd day thanks Skunk.

Stayed vertical today and finished each race. Yep it was a good day.

[hmurphy]

Great weekend, very well run and an excellent turn out on both days. Cheers everyone for the very enjoyable racing, fun to watch, fun to be a part of. Finally had my first crash on the new frame and my first crash since breaking my wrist in January. Felt really good to crash and not have it hurt for once. I'm glad I didn't take Gavin out with the crash too. I deserved to go down, not him!

Definitely looking forward to seeing photos. Rich, you still gonna upload that race tonight? That's pretty much the whole reason why I'm still awake hahaha

Cheers to the people who let me borrow their bikes for a few laps. I rode 2 CBR150 engines at the end there (thanks Clive and Adrian) and wow they are great engines!!!

[richban]

Definitely looking forward to seeing photos. Rich, you still gonna upload that race tonight? That's pretty much the whole reason why I'm still awake hahaha


Yep its uploading at the mo. I saved it as I .mov file sometimes the sound freaks out hope it works. Your crash is funny. Try watch it frame buy frame.

Here yah go. Also the bit where Rick bins it is a bit close. I think he owes me a beer for not running him over. Might get Race one up tonight race 3 tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANMMHyGC4Mw

[Clivoris]

Huge thanks to Skunk, Bernie, Hels, CJ, Jason, Leigh, Nigel, Turiana and I'm sorry for forgetting others involved in making this event rock. It was a great meeting. I'm enjoying this bucket racing thing and the rivalry with my daughter sweetens things nicely. Thanks (not) to all those who talked to her about closing the door on handsome bald-men trying to get by.
Got to watch some great battles from the flag points and the car park.
Glad you enjoyed the little Honda Hamish. You meet the nicest people...

[F5 Dave]

You meet the gheyest people on a Honda?

Yeah awesome event, clouded only slightly by the troubles I was having with the 100. The 50 was the most fun to ride though.

Thanks Skunk & co, great day. Can't beat Kaitoki on a nice day. Good on all the Auck & Hawkes bay chaps who made it down.

[cotswold]

Great weekend, loved your track you guys are real lucky.
Thanks Skunk for a well run meeting.
I will be keen to repeat the trip again sometime.
Thanks again to all involved.
Orange 4

[Dutchee]

for all of you who didn't turn up and think you missed a great weekend. Don't worry, you didn't. It really sucked. The track sucks, the people down there suck, the food sucks, the booze sucks, everything sucks.

Okay, got rid of that lot, when's the next great event???????? Ideal would be a couple of bikes down there, a couple up here, fly down, rent a car (the trip home sucked, the interlude was a huge amount of fun, but blardy, I'm sure that drive is getting longer).

Thanks to everyone for another fantastic weekend. Shame about it being so chilly on Saturday (the rain was okay, it was the chill factor that was the killer), but yesterday's weather definitely made up for that. All I remember about the racing was it was huge fun, and I was stoked again, even if I came last. The 100 behaved yesterday (after playing up Saturday), and the 150 played up Sunday (after behaving Saturday). Thanks George for the help with the brakes, I somehow wasn't that keen on heading out without front brakes (back wouldn't have bothered me).

Definitely missed having Trudes to battle with, but having the youngsters to ride with was great. (hehe, I looked over and went, hmm, all C grade is Aucklanders).

Now for Taupo, Taumaranui, Tokoroa, Roy's Hill (in time, hopefully), and all the other huge fun away meets (even if I end up deciding not to ride, they're just good fun).

Thanks for sharing your track again, and we'll be back at some stage in the new year no doubt (oh yeah, definitely Easter).

[Trudes]

Definitely missed having Trudes to battle with, but having the youngsters to ride with was great. (hehe, I looked over and went, hmm, all C grade is Aucklanders).

Thanks for sharing your track again, and we'll be back at some stage in the new year no doubt (oh yeah, definitely Easter).

I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself M.
Sorry I didn't come out to say HI!!!!! I was severly hung over on Saturday (rolled in the front door at about 5am...:facepalm:) and then Andrew text and said it was pissing down so I figured there wasn't much point piling onto the Hornet and coming out.
Then on Sunday I did the sensible adult thing and made the decision to stay home and do an assignment and ring my mammy rather than stand about with a beer and a flag.
Having a broken bike sucks a little, I haven't completely given up the will to live, but I'm getting there...... :laugh:
Rangi :love: and I will hopefully be back in action again for the next time you're here chook. :wings:

[F5 Dave]

hey what was all this talk over the weekend of a thread someone was going to start about el cheapo lap timers?


bit like this, but from source & heaps cheaper
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-413745951.htm

[richban]

hey what was all this talk over the weekend of a thread someone was going to start about el cheapo lap timers?


bit like this, but from source & heaps cheaper
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-413745951.htm

I tried one of them at manfield it didn't work. Might work on a Kart track maybe.

[F5 Dave]

yeah name escapes me, chap on motard who is always smiling had one. He reckoned it was working ok with sender on the rail by the pit

[Tard]

I tried one of them at manfield it didn't work. Might work on a Kart track maybe.

Yep, looks identical to one I was using. Seemed to work fine Rich as soon as it was pointed level with the bike instead of into the sky....dumbass. Other than that all good, got every lap I did :2thumbsup

Getting one off Tardme would def. be quicker than Ebay that's for sure...

PS. Go hard at BOB

[richban]

Yep, looks identical to one I was using. Seemed to work fine Rich as soon as it was pointed level with the bike instead of into the sky....dumbass. Other than that all good, got every lap I did :2thumbsup

Getting one off Tardme would def. be quicker than Ebay that's for sure...

PS. Go hard at BOB

Yeah I think it could have been a setup issue. I did have it working in the garage timing the kids doing laps on there bikes.

[Dutchee]

I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself M.
Sorry I didn't come out to say HI!!!!! I was severly hung over on Saturday (rolled in the front door at about 5am...:facepalm:) and then Andrew text and said it was pissing down so I figured there wasn't much point piling onto the Hornet and coming out.
Then on Sunday I did the sensible adult thing and made the decision to stay home and do an assignment and ring my mammy rather than stand about with a beer and a flag.
Having a broken bike sucks a little, I haven't completely given up the will to live, but I'm getting there...... :laugh:
Rangi :love: and I will hopefully be back in action again for the next time you're here chook. :wings:
No worries, I knew you had an assignment and Kendog told me you'd gone out for a couple of quiets and come home at 5am :) Plus Rangi not a happy motorbike.

Taupo's in a few weeks, so hopefully you can make that.

Oh, and that's the sort of day I won't bother taking out the road bike either, unless I have to go to work these days lol. That's one thing I miss on weekends with me now riding buckets - the days when Henk gets the hell out of my hair and I just do what the hell I want lol

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks everyone for some awesome racing!! Thanks to all those flaggies, especially Malcolm (who is recovering from shoulder surgery) Craig, Simon, Clive, Mihi, Adrian, Julie, Josh Mike (x2)and Andrew Adlams youngest and anyone else that went out for most races that I have missed for all the effort and time spent flagging. It make sthings so much easier and the day run well when you have assistance!
Don't forget people that flagging is the best way to see all the racing close up. I did feel it was a shame that we had issues with getting (new) volunteers to front up on Sunday. Ironically we had no issues on Sat when it was pissing with rain?
Anyway, I feel like I have run a bloody marathon so I can only imagine how some those of you that were actually riding must feel today!

[GirrlRacer]

Thanks heaps Skunk and crew for the good weekend (Helen for being cheif marshal both days), had a buzz. even bet my Dad in a race by closing the door on him multipul times.. :) thanks Henk for letting me borrow your bike for the weekend, I love it.

Cant wait till the next bucket (only) event. See you all again.

[Dutchee]

Thanks everyone for some awesome racing!! Thanks to all those flaggies, especially Malcolm (who is recovering from shoulder surgery) Craig, Simon, Clive, Adrian, Josh Mike (x2)and Andrew Adlams youngest for all the effort and time spent flagging. It make sthings so much easier and the day run well when you have assistance!
Don't forget people that flagging is the best way to see all the racing close up. I did feel it was a shame that we had issues with getting (new) volunteers to front up on Sunday. Ironically we had no issues on Sat when it was pissing with rain?
Anyway, I feel like I have run a bloody marathon so I can only imagine how some those of you that were actually riding must feel today!
Oh Str8 - definitely thanks to all those who flagged, it was much appreciated. I was pathetic and only flagged two races, but we were having issues with bikes.

Young Mr Adlam had me a bit confused as in the last C grade race (I think, might've been the one earlier, dunno), he had the yellow out (just resting), which wasn't a big deal, until I think he went to move it. I then had to look to see if there was a yellow or not.

C grade is like F5, where it doesn't seem worth having flaggies, as there's so few of us, and so it's always the hardest to get started. Plus there's nothing to learn from us wobblers, but people like Senior Mr Adlam are appreciated when they point out things we're doing wrong. (I'm struggling a bit with exactly what I can do to fix it, but will work on it).

Feck, I've got shitloads of stuff running through my head (what's left of it), and wondering how the hell I'm going to survive this week of work lol. Hmm, I just want to go riding. Ah well, will just have to cheer on Avalon this weekend and see if we can talk to her and race vicariously (however spelt if that's even the word I'm looking for lol - my brain is mush).

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh Str8 - definitely thanks to all those who flagged, it was much appreciated. I was pathetic and only flagged two races, but we were having issues with bikes.


Hey, you guys were awesome - you both flagged more than once. I'm hinting (read saying) at those who didn't go out once. Those I mentioned went out for most of the races they weren't racing in, they rock! :)

As do you two! :D

[Dutchee]

I felt guilty only flagging twice over two days (once a day). I did spot familiar faces in flag points and noticed that they were flagging different points during the day. Julie was out there often, so she made up for my slackness. Thanks to those spectators who come along expecting to just watch and end up helping out flagging - you guys rock!!!

We do have the same battles up here with flaggies, I don't quite understand it. I enjoy flagging and watching, especially points I'm not happy with, so I can try to figure out things. I just don't want to do it all day (as per Taumaranui last year, where I spent two whole days out on flags while others just cruised around, that actually really sucked).

hehe, what's funny is looking at the Auckland results, I don't know how she did it, but Julie got 6th and 7th in the races up here hahaha, that explains a lot to me lol.

[Rick 52]

What a weekend ! We all had a blast ,great track with fantastic people amazing competition and my crash is on film !!! Love it :woohoo:
Thanks to all the people that made it happen ..I hope we can put on a meeting as good for you as you did for us ...The Auckland 2 hour is great fun and as Henk says a good excuse for some good socializing ..

[Henk]

I'm going to add to the pile of thanks and appreciation heading south.
Awesome, well run meet on my favourite track.

And a huge thanks again to Helen and Malcolm and all the others who helped us have a great few days away from home.
For anyone that hasn't been to Kaitoke yet from points north, get the travel bug sometime, it's well worth it.

[Sarah311]

Yep its uploading at the mo. I saved it as I .mov file sometimes the sound freaks out hope it works. Your crash is funny. Try watch it frame buy frame.

Here yah go. Also the bit where Rick bins it is a bit close. I think he owes me a beer for not running him over. Might get Race one up tonight race 3 tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANMMHyGC4Mw

Wicked footage, although an unfortunate ending for you :shit:
What type of camera do you use, the footage seems very clear - and where do you mount it??

[richban]

Wicked footage, although an unfortunate ending for you :shit:
What type of camera do you use, the footage seems very clear - and where do you mount it??

Cheers

Its a one of these. http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/product/index.html

They are not HD at all but very reliable and tough. It came off my tank once in a race. I managed to catch it then chucked it into the in field at about 100kph

It was mounted on the side of the frame. Thats the cool thing about pencil cams they can be cable tied in lots of different places. I do like the gopro cam's as well.

I am hoping to borrow my brothers Gopro for the front and mount mine on the rear swing arm for BOB. Should be cool having both front and back views.

[Kendog]

I do like the gopro cam's as well.
I normally get great results from my Gopro, but this weekend was pretty ordinary.
1. The footage has some fairly serious vibration, way more than it has had in the past.
2. The mount snapped, sending the camera flying. Fortunately straight onto grass and Glen saw where it went so he picked it up after the race.
3. The battery went flat before my best two races
:angry:

[Shorty_925]

Will hopefully upload Race 2 from Blair's bike tonight. Race 3 he forgot to turn the camera on, gutted about that as would have made good viewing with the crash on the pit-exit corner. Result of the crash was luckily only sore body, front wheel been sent off to get straightened out, forks seem straight looking at them though will be double checking later in the week.

[koba]

Will hopefully upload Race 2 from Blair's bike tonight. Race 3 he forgot to turn the camera on, gutted about that as would have made good viewing with the crash on the pit-exit corner. Result of the crash was luckily only sore body, front wheel been sent off to get straightened out, forks seem straight looking at them though will be double checking later in the week.

That was spectacular!

I think he had quite a few people worried for a bit.

Did anyone get pics or film?

[Dutchee]

Glad he's okay. He definitely had me worried, especially when he started kicking - then finally dawned on me - oh shit, we're not watching tv, and the bike's on him. I couldn't believe he wasn't knocked out (initially thought he was for a second) or worse.

That did get us foreigners talking though - who's the first aider down there? I can't stand the sight of blood, so I'm no use for anything.

Oh, George, glad the weekend went well for you - I was pleased with how sensible you were Saturday when you were heading home, that to me was the best thing you could've done in those crap conditions :)

[CM2005]

anyone got a link to photo's from the back of B grade/C grade?

[Dutchee]

anyone got a link to photo's from the back of B grade/C grade?
Why the hell would anyone photograph a bunch of wobblers??????????? I did see Darryl I think with camera in hand during one of our wobblings, but no idea where he puts the photos.

I sometimes think I should grab the camera off Henk's bike and then he can turn around and criticise the crap out of my riding, and point out where I could've passed whoever etc, but never think of it on the day, I'm too busy having fun.

It was really cool when you two joined us :)

[Henk]

And I always get too busy talking shit and dicking about to take any photos these days.
I should just try and track down some budding photographer on the day and give him my camera, but it never occurs to me at the time :facepalm:

[Sketchy_Racer]

Just thought I'd pop in here and say thanks to the lot who organised the weekend, had a ball on sunday, had possibly the most awesome crash of my riding carrer yet!

Can't wait to get the bucket back to its usually form and come play again!

[Buddha#81]

Just thought I'd pop in here and say thanks to the lot who organised the weekend, had a ball on sunday, had possibly the most awesome crash of my riding carrer yet!

Can't wait to get the bucket back to its usually form and come play again!

welcome to the site!:innocent:

[Henk]

I lied, Michelle got a few shots off on Sunday

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hz13/sets/72157627868905584/

[F5 Dave]

welcome to the site!:innocent:
about 3600 posts too late:yes:

[Shorty_925]

Have 1000+ photos to upload from weekend, trying to get Race 2 uploaded at moment.

[CM2005]

got a link to the pics S_925?

[Shorty_925]

Race 2 up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U23sgFu2s2w

[andrew a]

Hi all thought I had better put in a wee report. I hade a fantastic day. The first time in about 6 mounth with a dry track. Good to see some out of towners there and Sketchy. Byron went out at lunch time and enjoyed himself to. Thanks to Andrew and his team.
All the best to Richard and Dave at BOB hope you do well.

[Shorty_925]

Photos up

Saturday : https://picasaweb.google.com/108756888529105467491/Kaitoke081011?authkey=Gv1sRgCLG1mKXStJ2jmAE

Sunday : https://picasaweb.google.com/108756888529105467491/Kaitoke091011?authkey=Gv1sRgCJv-w8vw_tTVkQE

[Rick 52]

Great pics 'I didnt know anybody was clicking away !! We need a new camera..

[Rick 52]

Do we have any results for the NI races ?

[Kendog]

Do we have any results for the NI races ?
They have been posted on the bucket racing website.

[Buckets4Me]

They have been posted on the bucket racing website.


link would be nice for us lazy people (I counldn't even get to the meating)

[Kendog]

link would be nice for us lazy people (I counldn't even get to the meating)
It's a tricky one :shifty: :innocent:
http://bucketracing.co.nz/

[Shorty_925]

Im sure S.Bennett didnt last a full day on Sunday nor did he beat me!

[Rick 52]

Sorry guys but some of results are wrong !! You need to go through them again ..I think Steve went home ..Did someone use the 77 number ??The top places look ok I think .

[hmurphy]

I'm not sure what you mean but there is a guy down here Called Steve Halliday using the number 77 in A grade. He was there all day Saturday and Sunday

[Skunk]

I'm not sure what you mean but there is a guy down here Called Steve Halliday using the number 77 in A grade. He was there all day Saturday and SundayAll that was on the score sheets was the race number. It looks like there were two 77's. Steve Bennett should probably be Steve Halliday.

Would that be right?

[Kendog]

All that was on the score sheets was the race number. It looks like there were two 77's. Steve Bennett should probably be Steve Halliday.

Would that be right?
That is right, Steve Halliday on Sunday.

[Rick 52]

That's it then ! Good work fellas ,it's such a shame we are so far away still thinking of your brilliant challenging track .

[Shorty_925]

All that was on the score sheets was the race number. It looks like there were two 77's. Steve Bennett should probably be Steve Halliday.

Would that be right?

184 & 3 appear to be missing from the final tally for the day.

[koba]

All that was on the score sheets was the race number. It looks like there were two 77's. Steve Bennett should probably be Steve Halliday.

Would that be right?

Some more detail changes:
27 in B grade was Katie Richards (on Daves Bike)

57 in A was Kyle on my bike. (He only did race 3)