Who is going to win the F4 GP in 2013?

[koba]

Who is going to take it?
Poll options limit me to 12 categories so I have had to add some as teams/groups.

Please elaborate on your choices.

[koba]

I think it should have been team shnanny.

And Kel and Ken should probably be in there to, plus others.

[Gigglebutton]

I we get the FXR'S finished Glen Orwin will be riding it for team ESE

[koba]

I we get the FXR'S finished Glen Orwin will be riding it for team ESE

Shit, another cool option would have been "ESE - Diesel Division".

[NOID]

nothing else to say :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Str8 Jacket]

nothing else to say

Well they are 'award winning champions'..... :cool:

[F5 Dave]

I almost voted for myself but that would have thrown a vote Rich's way, so you know. . .

[crazy man]

come on rich give dave a vote lol you need a team name now. thats see what l can think of

[F5 Dave]

Team old fat guys, one with hair.

[richban]

Team old fat guys, one with hair.

Team Fuck you all, has a nice ring to it.

[seymour14]

Team Fuck you all, has a nice ring to it.

And a beautiful team name it is to.

Are you going to do the Bucket version of "Sons of Anarchy" with sawn off shotguns, knuckle dusters, etc...?

I reckon you could have barbed wire strung between both your bikes and play a lovely game of sliceys and diceys?!? :bash:

[Henk]

There is no "port" option, why not?

[richban]

I voted for Me and D. I just have to believe there is a chance so voting for someone else seams silly. I think this race will be the most hardcore GP in recent years. The start will be everything, also qualifying well to put you in a good spot. The first corner could see a red flag me thinks. Then the second and maybe turn 4 will need some sort of earth moving equipment to scrap the bodes away. So after all that is done sit back and feel the pain for 40 laps of metal and physical destruction. Sugar and caffeine will sort me for 20laps adrenaline will do for another 5 not sure how the rest will work out. If it rains then man that will be interesting not fussed ether way.

This time next week people. Don't forget about your licence.

[crazy man]

I voted for Me and D. I just have to believe there is a chance so voting for someone else seams silly. I think this race will be the most hardcore GP in recent years. The start will be everything, also qualifying well to put you in a good spot. The first corner could see a red flag me thinks. Then the second and maybe turn 4 will need some sort of earth moving equipment to scrap the bodes away. So after all that is done sit back and feel the pain for 40 laps of metal and physical destruction. Sugar and caffeine will sort me for 20laps adrenaline will do for another 5 not sure how the rest will work out. If it rains then man that will be interesting not fussed ether way.

This time next week people. Don't forget about your licence.thats why i'm watching ! going to be a good one

[koba]

Hamish, you coming?

[speedpro]

Sugar and caffeine will sort me for 20laps adrenaline will do for another 5 not sure how the rest will work out.

25 laps and everyone will be able to have a rest while they clear your motor off the track.

I'm really hoping my motor does the distance.

[jasonu]

25 laps and everyone will be able to have a rest while they clear your motor off the track.

I'm really hoping my motor does the distance.

Why? Is it a TF100?

[richban]

25 laps and everyone will be able to have a rest while they clear your motor off the track.

I'm really hoping my motor does the distance.

Don't even joke about it. I bloody hope not. But just incase I will have a old faithful in the boot.

[Rick 52]

I voted for Me and D. I just have to believe there is a chance so voting for someone else seams silly. I think this race will be the most hardcore GP in recent years. The start will be everything, also qualifying well to put you in a good spot. The first corner could see a red flag me thinks. Then the second and maybe turn 4 will need some sort of earth moving equipment to scrap the bodes away. So after all that is done sit back and feel the pain for 40 laps of metal and physical destruction. Sugar and caffeine will sort me for 20laps adrenaline will do for another 5 not sure how the rest will work out. If it rains then man that will be interesting not fussed ether way.

This time next week people. Don't forget about your licence.

I agree Rich, this is going to be mad
I hope the Medic is as good with his treatment as he is with the guitar, turn one will need a big spatula to remove the mess..

[F5 Dave]

Why? Is it a TF100?

No but last time he was there with his dirty diesel he ensured they'd never have a rust issue on the track surface.

[kel]

I've decided not to vote as Im not on the list :mad:
But seriously I cant choose a favourite. As far as the four strokes go you cant rule out Andrew and Gavin, but then Richs new bike might be enough to put him ahead this year. Regans got the track time with the Nth Island series and Glen Orwin could prove to be the dark horse. Then you have Cain and the Hoogies. But hey you're all on under powered 4 strokes :killingme
The real contenders are the 2 strokes and if they hold together (which is a good chance on this piddly little track) they should comfortably take the entire top 5!

Oh and I can't be arsed coming, have a good one!

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh and I can't be arsed coming, have a good one!

That's the attitude! :rolleyes:

[F5 Dave]

So no votes for current F4 champion? Maybe its a tigher track than he usually rides? Or maybe he is in Auckland & his (Dads) bike is in Chch. but could still happens if he shows up. I thought about voting to pull Team fuck you all up even, but it appears you cant cheat & vote twice which seems a bit petty.

[huskymike]

I voted for other ie - me. Gotta think positive. Dnf two years in a row, this year is gonna be lucky 3. Go #79

[Rick 52]

Oh and I can't be arsed coming, have a good one!

What, Why, I want to see that new bike !!
Come on Kel give it a wiz round..

[chrisc]

What, Why, I want to see that new bike !!
Come on Kel give it a wiz round..

^this :headbang:

[Pumba]

.......I want to see that new bike........

Starting to think it doesn't actually exist, just a collection of photoshoped images from the net :whistle:

[GSVR]

Team GPR are a professional outfit with the fastest bucket racer this country has ever seen. They are a sure thing.

[seymour14]

Team GPR are a professional outfit with the fastest bucket racer this country has ever seen. They are a sure thing.

Your cheque is in the mail.

[Str8 Jacket]

Team GPR are a professional outfit with the fastest bucket racer this country has ever seen. They are a sure thing.

Not to mention 10 x NZ CHAMPIONS!!!

[crazy man]

Not to mention 10 x NZ CHAMPIONS!!!l did not have to say it

[NOID]

I WAS WAITING FOR THE WIN, then was going to pull out the you were kidding yourselves if you thought you were going to beat the 10X champions team GPR !!!! ( hopefully the sarcasm is coming though ) :lol::lol::lol:

[crazy man]

just blowen the 1 million dollar budget this year :2thumbsup

[seymour14]

So who's there for Friday night? At the moment there is 5 of us for tomorrow, minus Brent unfortunately, the old van is going to get a good workout tomorrow afternoon! 3 bikes a coming.

I'm on video, so will be able to flag for a bit, Dad should be able to do similar. Someone's got to do it!

[Henk]

Whe're heading down after work Fri. Is Brent missing Friday night or the whole weekend?

[seymour14]

Whe're heading down after work Fri. Is Brent missing Friday night or the whole weekend?

The whole thing I believe, I would imagine he is quite gutted, was very keen after the last Round at Roys Hill. Still, 24 hours is a long time in motor racing, things could always change.

Who's got a good sound system for Friday? A few drinks and some good music must be the order of the day. I'll grab mine if no one has a better offer.

[Pumba]

Will be there Saturday. As long as no one fucks a water main tonight.

[Farmaken]

What time is sign on Saturday ??

[Henk]

What time is sign on Saturday ??

From 9 to 10:30-11 I think

[Bert]

The whole thing I believe, I would imagine he is quite gutted, was very keen after the last Round at Roys Hill. Still, 24 hours is a long time in motor racing, things could always change.

...

Cheers Seymore...
Yip very gutted; but family take priority in trying times.

Best of luck everyone
It really looks like this will be one to remember (make sure there is plenty of video evidence and updates would be great). :niceone:

[Henk]

Cheers Seymore...
Yip very gutted; but family take priority in trying times.

Best of luck everyone
It really looks like this will be one to remember (make sure there is plenty of video evidence and updates would be great). :niceone:

Hope eveything is OK.
We'll miss you :)

[F5 Dave]

Cheers Seymore...
Yip very gutted; but family take priority in trying times.

Best of luck everyone
It really looks like this will be one to remember (make sure there is plenty of video evidence and updates would be great). :niceone:

Shame mate, but yeah fandamily has to take priro on some occasions.

[Pumba]

......make sure there is plenty of video evidence.....

depends what you want evidence of:rolleyes:

Right bike has had an oil change, decided to fit the slicks to assure us the need to change to wets tomorrow morning, and loaded the trailer. Just need to pack up the vehicle in prep getting away tomorrow.

[TZ350]

So there it is, I hear that the man who didn't get any votes is the winner of the GP. Nat D ... :first:

[Dutchee]

So there it is, I hear that the man who didn't get any votes is the winner of the GP. Nat D ... :first:
He got a vote. You need to recheck the results, methinks :) As I was the only one who voted for him, I get the prize.

[TZ350]

He got a vote. You need to recheck the results, methinks :) As I was the only one who voted for him, I get the prize.

I got out smarted, :facepalm: I should have voted just now too, then we could have both been right ....... :laugh:

[cotswold]

I got out smarted, :facepalm: I should have voted just now too, then we could have both been right ....... :laugh:

2T 1st and 4th Nathaniel and Nigel

[Rick 52]

2T 1st and 4th Nathaniel and Nigel

And 7th, should have been 6th but i got out youthed, Congratulations Nat Rich and Reagan and everybody else, it was a tough race and clean ! overall a GP to remember, what a magic buch you all are :yes:

[Farmaken]

And second to last - but it was a finish, eh !!
Congrats to the winners and place getters, some very quick riding going on :yes:

[TZ350]

281351 Formual Tokoroa



281352 F4


281353 F5

Congratulations to those that finished, the Team ESE bike DNF'd, battery lead came adrift ....

I will post a more complete set of results with qualifying times etc on the ESE thread later.

[richban]

And 7th, should have been 6th but i got out youthed, Congratulations Nat Rich and Reagan and everybody else, it was a tough race and clean ! overall a GP to remember, what a magic buch you all are :yes:

What a race. Congratulations to all the finished. After crying about it being 40 laps it was not all that bad. Fitness was down but still not feeling to bad today. Will have the onboard form my bike posted today in a separate Video thread so we can all put the footage in.

[F5 Dave]

Well I felt a bit sad for Rich as he looked class all weekend, but Nathanial was really the one in control. He kept a level head in practice, heck I could keep with him when my 100 was going, but practice has no trophies & he was just keeping things sorted till the race. I was flagging & he looked slow, but was faster if you see what I mean.

My own tale of woe is just an extension of the silly luck I've been having. I was competitive & would have picked up some speed, but clearly this track is so technical you need some decent time & no one is going to win it first visit.

Well except if you are some over talented kid.

I almost put the 50 on the podium in the Tokoroa GP class that I was allowed on to the back of the grid just after the F5 GP. Instead I need a new helmet.

But great weekend, great people, great track.

[richban]

Well as others have said what a great meeting. Such a cool bunch of people. I had a great time on and off the track. Saturday was a little mixed. I had good pace and was getting quicker as I started to feel the love form the new setup. The only downer was hitting the deck after my front sprocket came off and oil sprayed the rear tyre. It should have never happened and I feel a little embarrassed about the bad bike prep on that one. Still was happy to drop into the hi 42's at the end of the day. Nathaniel and Regan both were dropping faster and faster lap times and all three of us were quite close at that stage. I think I was fastest by bugger all at the end of the day. I new I could go faster so that meant everyone one else would to. Sure enough in Practise Nathaniel busted out some super fast times. Everyone was getting way quicker. I dropped another 4 10ths and the then Nathaniel busted out an amazing 42.2 for pole. Nice.

The Race.

Well I am not renown for my starts so I was glad to be on the front row. Flag dropped and all good. 1st gear then second yeah I am all good then 3rd, what the fuck where is 3rd? there maybe? no there? yep thats it. Shit. While all the was happening the master hole shot king Regan was there and tipping into turn one. Exactly what I didn't want. And so the work began.

Insert video here------------. I am having trouble getting it uploaded and small enough. Won't be long promise.

Anyway great battle with Regan as usual may there be many more.

To not win sux. I really thought I had a good chance. But if anyone deserved the win it was Nathaniel. He has come so close in the past and had some crappy luck. So congratulations to you mate you were all class.

[Gigglebutton]

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic weekend. Way more fun than I had expected and the racing was so very fast.
We will be back next year, hopefully with 2 bikes not put together in the very last minute

[andrew a]

Good weekend and good racing. Congratulations to Nathanuel as Rich said you had been robbed a few times before. Good to have a talk to Nigel at the end of the day also. I was disappointed with my efforts but didn't fall off. Had a problem with the rear brake. Lots of people don't use them but I do. Had Glen and Gavin fall off in front of me. Pleased to miss both of them. Caleb did well getting 6th. All in all great racing. Thanks to the organisers.

[crazy man]

281351 Formual Tokoroa



281352 F4


281353 F5

Congratulations to those that finished, the Team ESE bike DNF'd, battery lead came adrift ....

I will post a more complete set of results with qualifying times etc on the ESE thread later.Hi rob do you have any of the lap by lap results just want to see were i fade.. thanks

[TZ350]

Hi rob do you have any of the lap by lap results just want to see were i fade.. thanks

Yes I think there is, but everything is at work, I will post what I can fined Monday.

[TZ350]

Hi rob do you have any of the lap by lap results just want to see were i fade.. thanks

281792 281793 281794

Formula Tokoroa and GP lap times.

[crazy man]

happy that my sec to fastist lap was last or sec to last lap

[TZ350]

Good one ......

[crazy man]

thanks for posting that rob

[F5 Dave]

Just dredging the thread again, but was thinking the other day



Didn't the F4/F5/Formula Tokoroa split work out well?


It meant it was worthwhile for the other non champ people to enter & trimmed the classes almost effectively (top few excepted) into A & B classes.

Hurrah for the organisers again for coming up with this.

[seymour14]

Just dredging the thread again, but was thinking the other day



Didn't the F4/F5/Formula Tokoroa split work out well?


It meant it was worthwhile for the other non champ people to enter & trimmed the classes almost effectively (top few excepted) into A & B classes.

Hurrah for the organisers again for coming up with this.

Big ups, to the boys with the cups!

[crazy man]

my one is bigger:eek:

[Kendog]

my one is bigger:eek:
Your tummy?

[F5 Dave]

Well that is 3rd place vs 1st.

[crazy man]

Your tummy?l went to resave that but never happen.

[F5 Dave]

Hey there's a question. When would the cups be sent back?