2 up racing

[neil_cb125t]

A few years ago I submitted an idea to VMCC, having a 2 up race. This was to try and change up the usual manny short 3X6laps routine.

Basically same classes as usual however each bike must carry 2 riders to compete, also just so you don't end up with Sloan pillioning his new born, make it so they have to complete 6 laps.......each. So at lap 6 they have to enter pit lane and the rider has to swap spots with his passenger.:shit:

As silly as it may sound I deemed it very possible, you could treat it similar to a sidecar race, both riders sign indemnity forms with the bikes checked to have decent sub frames and stable suitable foot rests.

could it be done, should it be done, whos building a bike for it :wings:

[DEATH_INC.]

Could be good for a laugh. I think you'll need to re-think the swap over rule though, there's probably another way to stop that scenario from happening. I've had a mate around taupo 2 up, pretty quick, but she doesn't ride....only pillions. I'm sure she isn't the only one.

[steveyb]

Bro!

You need to get back to falling out of helicopters and put the solvents away!!!

But tell you what, you and Drew or White Trash or Death 2-up at full tit. Me, deck chair at T7, beer and cell phone to your missus to comfort her when you break your necks.

Hahahahahahahaha

[Mental Trousers]

Passenger and rider must be the same weight otherwise the difference between the two must be carried in ballast.

Would be fun but I'd have to get a bike for it and find a passenger cos the wife wouldn't do it.

[tigertim20]

I often wondered if there would be any interest for such a class. swapping each race seems difficult, perhaps, 3 races over the day, each rider must ride for at least one of those races?

[NAR RG500]

Chappy, strap a lazy boy to your immaculate 600, I'll sit in it only if you supply the beer, just don't get any ideas about taking me home.

[Kickaha]

you could treat it similar to a sidecar race,

I think the sidecars should be allowed to enter it

[javawocky]

Will this only be open to Honda riders...

[sidecar bob]

I think it should be a partners/wives teams only.

[neil_cb125t]

Chappy, strap a lazy boy to your immaculate 600, I'll sit in it only if you supply the beer, just don't get any ideas about taking me home.

Do you have a lazy boy i can borrow?? i was thinking a Hammock

[neil_cb125t]

Bro!

You need to get back to falling out of helicopters and put the solvents away!!!

But tell you what, you and Drew or White Trash or Death 2-up at full tit. Me, deck chair at T7, beer and cell phone to your missus to comfort her when you break your necks.

Hahahahahahahaha

Thats my issue they have me flying a desk so im thinking up all sorts of stuff!!

[worm13]

or snorting off the desk hahaha

[neil_cb125t]

Could be good for a laugh. I think you'll need to re-think the swap over rule though, there's probably another way to stop that scenario from happening. I've had a mate around taupo 2 up, pretty quick, but she doesn't ride....only pillions. I'm sure she isn't the only one.

Well im lookin at running it at a 3hr enduro race - So maybe we run it before the 3hr to excite the crowd, possibly no switch over, so instead we can flip a coin after the qualifying, so the entrants register as rider 1 and rider 2, then qualify and just before the race a coin is flipped an annoucement is made "rider 2 is on control" ..............

[Biggles08]

A few years ago I submitted an idea to VMCC, having a 2 up race. This was to try and change up the usual manny short 3X6laps routine.

Basically same classes as usual however each bike must carry 2 riders to compete, also just so you don't end up with Sloan pillioning his new born, make it so they have to complete 6 laps.......each. So at lap 6 they have to enter pit lane and the rider has to swap spots with his passenger.:shit:

As silly as it may sound I deemed it very possible, you could treat it similar to a sidecar race, both riders sign indemnity forms with the bikes checked to have decent sub frames and stable suitable foot rests.

could it be done, should it be done, whos building a bike for it :wings:

Hahahahaaaa....oh...hahahahaaaaaa.you are a nutbar fella! :woohoo:

(PS I'd watch for a laugh!)

[Dave-]

I've had the same thought too, but my girlfriend is too precious to risk :D

....Brownie points :D

[wharfy]

Oh yeah that'd be good !

[mossy1200]

Trailer racing is the way of the future.

Must carry a brick of beer. Winner drinks all.

[roadracingoldfart]

Nothing new about pillion racing , there was a group of idiots that did it all the time ove rthe Rimutakas every Sunday . Some were very silly but i was much calmer cause i insisted on being the rider. One day i thought i was going really well and realised the igit on the back was leaning out more than i was .
I prefer to have the entertainment funny at the formal race meetings, try pushing races instead and make it just 1 lap and a few obsticals for more fun.

[schrodingers cat]

Passenger and rider must be the same weight otherwise the difference between the two must be carried in ballast.



I believe for racing to be popular to the viewing public it needs to retain some relevance.

Therefore the ballast should be a box of beers or pizzas (if you're already on weight)
Only open face helmets without peaks in orange or red to be worn

Builders shorts to be worn over leathers and the rider change requires taking a piss behind a corner brake distance marker before pressing on.

Its a winner

[White trash]

I don't even have to ask him but me and Drew are keen. Happy with Chappys rules as proposed and I actually think it's the first decent idea he's had in a while.

When do we race?

[angelindisguise]

hell id be in if someone actually allowed such a class to happen... going down the back straight at pukekohe two up on a gsxr1000 doing 250k's+ scared the shit out of me but id do it again :wings:

[SS90]

Yea, been done a few times at unsanctioned bucket meets near the top of the South Island a few times, I did a few laps with Cam Horgan 10 years ago... Not keen to get on the back again, flip pen terrifying,:eek5:

[White trash]

Having done multiple laps of Pukekohe on the LG Superbikes a few years ago with corporate sponsors and guests strapped to the pillion seat, I can categorically state that rear tyres fall to bits REAL quick at racetrack speeds two up and turn one at Puke is fucken scary with no load on the front tyre.

Also, Shane Camerons manager Ken squeals like a girl when you hoist the front wheel at 200kays in fourth.

[NordieBoy]

We do this at classic mx xmas meetings sometimes.

Terrifying with no footpegs or handholds for the passenger.

3 laps then swap over.

Jumps are just freaky.

Do it!

[SS90]

Having done multiple laps of Pukekohe on the LG Superbikes a few years ago with corporate sponsors and guests strapped to the pillion seat, I can categorically state that rear tyres fall to bits REAL quick at racetrack speeds two up and turn one at Puke is fucken scary with no load on the front tyre.

Also, Shane Camerons manager Ken squeals like a girl when you hoist the front wheel at 200kays in fourth.

Those MVX250s never cease to amaze me!

[Kickaha]

Yea, been done a few times at unsanctioned bucket meets near the top of the South Island a few times, I did a few laps with Cam Horgan 10 years ago... Not keen to get on the back again, flip pen terrifying,:eek5:

I didn't realise the Lewis pass was considered top of the South

[Buddha#81]

why only two up? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt463kgdVYA

[jellywrestler]

Hahahahaaaa....oh...hahahahaaaaaa.you are a nutbar fella! :woohoo:

(PS I'd watch for a laugh!) that's only cause nobody in the world would get on a bike with you