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Padmei
8th March 2012, 17:58
Anyone know when the next ruapuna trackdays are going to be? Is the canterbury car club the only ones who use it?
I did a search & an old post says it's open Tuesdays & Fridays... whats the general lowdown?
Kickaha
8th March 2012, 18:14
Tuesdays and Fridays are open test days, turn up pay your money and away you go, about $50 for 1/2 day
Depending on the numbers of people out there it may be split into 20 or 30 minute car/bike sessions alternating between them
There is an Motorcycle Endurance race on this on Saturday
Padmei
8th March 2012, 21:13
Tuesdays and Fridays are open test days, turn up pay your money and away you go, about $50 for 1/2 day
Depending on the numbers of people out there it may be split into 20 or 30 minute car/bike sessions alternating between them
There is an Motorcycle Endurance race on this on Saturday
Cheers kikhakahahka
One post on a search I did said you had to be a member of a club for a discount otherwise it is usually $100.00. is this correct?
Do they have an entry booth thing or something? Also can i get away with leather pants & seperate jacket or do i need to borrow some proper leathers?
Sorry for all the questions
onearmedbandit
9th March 2012, 00:17
Yup if you're not a member of the Cant. Car Club, or a motorcycle racing 'club' like B.E.A.R.s then it's around $100. Still cheap. You'll need to have a spotter with you, someone either on the side of the track watching you or a mate out on their bike. I'm pretty sure the office you need to go into is still on the ground level, just by the main entry to the actual race track itself (after you've driven in through the gates and into the pits).
Gear is entirely up to you, I've been out there before when a friend turned up in jeans, with helmet, jacket, gloves and boots. He spent the afternoon going around the track. Although I'd recommend full gear.
If you're going to go out there it'll pay to ring Lloyd at the Cant. Car Club and ensure there is no weekend race practice being held on that day.
Kickaha
9th March 2012, 05:32
One post on a search I did said you had to be a member of a club for a discount otherwise it is usually $100.00. is this correct?
Do they have an entry booth thing or something? Also can i get away with leather pants & seperate jacket or do i need to borrow some proper leathers?
I haven't ever been asked for proof of any club membership
There is no gear check, ride in the gate and head for the Tower, sign in is on the bottom left as you approach it, ask them about anything you're unsure about, eg track entry, exit etc
You'll need to have a spotter with you, someone either on the side of the track watching you or a mate out on their bike. I'm pretty sure the office you need to go into is still on the ground level, just by the main entry to the actual race track itself (after you've driven in through the gates and into the pits).
If you need a spotter just pick any random guy wandering around and ask him to sign, we haven't been asked to have one for ages
Padmei
9th March 2012, 07:16
excellent thanks guys. Doesn't sound like it is run like nuremburg
SMOKEU
9th March 2012, 11:12
How much is membership to the CCC? I just want the cheapest membership that will give me the $50 track days. I've had a look on their website and there are several membership options there.
SVboy
10th March 2012, 18:30
Membership To MCI {motocycling Canterbury} is $45. This gives you many options including $50 track days.
Padmei
11th March 2012, 19:54
Membership To MCI {motocycling Canterbury} is $45. This gives you many options including $50 track days.
Do MCI old any track days? It would be good to go when there are a few other like minded souls around.
SVboy
11th March 2012, 20:14
MCI run the "have a go days" in conjunction with Avon City Suzuki, but not very often. Next one is may 19, but it is at levels. Otago Mcc are running a HAGD at levels march 17th, but in the last few years these have been poorly run imho.
Fast Eddie
11th March 2012, 20:43
bike shops like avon suzuki etc or hampton honda often send me emails advertising track days, also the canterbury uni club called Motosoc also runs track days. so sign up to their emailing lists or something and you should come across some organized bike track days and training days, sometimes they get good riders to help/train.
or yea go on tuesday and fridays. Iv never actually been asked to present my club membership etc its pretty low key. everyone behaves themself
sharp2183
14th March 2012, 11:42
MCI run the "have a go days" in conjunction with Avon City Suzuki, but not very often. Next one is may 19, but it is at levels. Otago Mcc are running a HAGD at levels march 17th, but in the last few years these have been poorly run imho.
Where did you find the info about the MAY 19 day? The biggest prob I have is finding out about these events.
For the Ruapuna half days, do most people ride morning or arvo? How much for a full day?
onearmedbandit
15th March 2012, 13:21
Depends on how lazy you are whether you do a morning or afternoon! I find a full day out there leaves me pretty knackered by about 4pm. It's funny, you've got a track to use, a bike to abuse, but you're just too tired to face more track time.
imdying
15th March 2012, 13:23
Depends on how lazy you are whether you do a morning or afternoon! I find a full day out there leaves me pretty knackered by about 4pm. It's funny, you've got a track to use, a bike to abuse, but you're just too tired to face more track time.Bloody first world problems eh.
Fast Eddie
15th March 2012, 15:03
Depends on how lazy you are whether you do a morning or afternoon! I find a full day out there leaves me pretty knackered by about 4pm. It's funny, you've got a track to use, a bike to abuse, but you're just too tired to face more track time.
haha, i did the full days usually, havent done one in a year or so since moving chch to duns. but I found a quick lewinsky from the mrs around noon gave u a boost of energy for the afternoon session
onearmedbandit
15th March 2012, 16:16
Bloody first world problems eh.
Not only that bro, we had to put a cig lighter socket on my bike because the GPS in my phone burns through the battery too quickly! Sure little Kumba has to walk 3 miles to get water for his family, but hey he knew that when he was born. No one ever told me I'd have to drive across town to buy supplies, then spend all afternoon in my garage fitting it, just because Mr Jobs won't let me change batteries in my phone. Who has it harder huh.
SVboy
16th March 2012, 17:04
haha, i did the full days usually, havent done one in a year or so since moving chch to duns. but I found a quick lewinsky from the mrs around noon gave u a boost of energy for the afternoon session
Didnt have the same effect on me, but thank her for trying!:laugh: Re dates-an events calender is published and is usually available at bike shops or HAGD days.
Also check the MCI website.
Asher
19th March 2012, 15:48
https://www.facebook.com/events/356498237728456/356555524389394/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Motosoc track day on the 31st of May.
imdying
19th March 2012, 16:01
Not only that bro, we had to put a cig lighter socket on my bike because the GPS in my phone burns through the battery too quickly!You said you would never tell! I was sort of hoping that fitting an iPhone charger to the 'King of Sportsbikes' would be a silent shame I could take to my grave :cry:
onearmedbandit
19th March 2012, 16:12
You said you would never tell! I was sort of hoping that fitting an iPhone charger to the 'King of Sportsbikes' would be a silent shame I could take to my grave :cry:
When it's purely being used for performance feedback I feel it is entirely excusable. Just got another app which is a thousand times simpler than the lap timer app but gives a nice little map of your ride with speed and lean angle at every point (not in real time of course!), along with graphs of the same. It all means nothing but it's good for shits and giggles.
Fast Eddie
19th March 2012, 16:15
Didnt have the same effect on me, but thank her for trying!
haha :laugh::laugh:
Fast Eddie
19th March 2012, 16:16
When it's purely being used for performance feedback I feel it is entirely excusable. Just got another app which is a thousand times simpler than the lap timer app but gives a nice little map of your ride with speed and lean angle at every point (not in real time of course!), along with graphs of the same. It all means nothing but it's good for shits and giggles.
I have one of those iphone things, i'd be keen on mentioned apps to do with riding :D
onearmedbandit
19th March 2012, 16:32
Check your rep.
Fast Eddie
19th March 2012, 19:21
Check your rep.
might need instructions on how to do that too :D haha.. havent quite figured out how to drive this website yet.. im sure there are all types of tricks n tips.
also I lose threads that I have commented on, hard to trace them and see if anyone has replied, surely there is a way to get notified or follow them better..
EDIT: oh no I figured it out, cheers!
2nd Edit: nope I didnt..
3rd Edit: Kickaha showed me the way
Dave-
19th March 2012, 22:14
https://www.facebook.com/events/356498237728456/356555524389394/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Motosoc track day on the 31st of May.
Far out this man is quick!
That's right guys, Motosoc Track day 31st of May!
I'll bang up a proper thread for it too
schrodingers cat
20th March 2012, 06:13
The biggest prob I have is finding out about these events.
Copy that. Would love to do more but never know about them til too late.
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