NI series 2014, 2015 very tentative dates

[Henk]

Tentative dates for the first two NI rounds Tokoroa 6 and 7 December

Taumarunui 10 and 11 January. Final round hopefully easter at Roy's hill, looking for at least one more round, dates and venues to be confirmed but the candidates are Te Puke Edgecumbe and Manfeild back track at the moment, this will depend on a lot of things at this stage. Lots of notice this year folks so get organised. Be good to see more from the southern end of the island this time

[chrisc]

I really hope we can get on Te Puke. Love the shit out of that place

[Bert]

Nice work Henk (& the team).

We are all looking forward to it.

[steamroller]

Nice work looking forward to it hope lots of people can make it to all rounds this yeah best fun out .:woohoo:

[koba]

Yeaaah! Come on Summer!

[mr bucketracer]

Yeaaah! Come on Summer!now you have a wife you cannot go out sorry:killingme

[Henk]

now you have a wife you cannot go out sorry:killingme

Where the hell did that come from, or am I completely out of the loop?

[mr bucketracer]

Where the hell did that come from, or am I completely out of the loop?its what face crap book said

[Henk]

Missed that on the book face, oh well if it's on the inter webs it must be true.

On a more serious note the Tokoroa round may move by a week.

[mr bucketracer]

Missed that on the book face, oh well if it's on the inter webs it must be true.

On a more serious note the Tokoroa round may move by a week.back or ford?

[Dutchee]

back or ford?

Forward - closer to Xmas.

[lodgernz]

Where the hell did that come from, or am I completely out of the loop?

It's OK, he's married to motorcycling. Now he won't get all those fucking dating agency ads on farcebook

[koba]

It's OK, he's married to motorcycling. Now he won't get all those fucking dating agency ads on farcebook

Aye!
And it bloody worked.

[Henk]

Back to the original date, we were looking at running with the karts on the Saturday as part of a motorsport weekend in Tokoroa that involves karts, MX and drags.
It seems that running on the kart track at the same time as drag racing on the airstrip is outside the risk profile that the organisers are comfortable with.

[chrisc]

Any more news on this?

Tokoroa
Tauramanui
Te Puke
Edgecumbe
Manfeild back track
Kaitoke
Taupo

So many fun tracks, too little time! I'm putting together a list of all possible events (AMCC, HMC, VMCC, NZSBK) for myself to try make some kind of attack plan. Looking forward to some racing!

[lodgernz]

Any more news on this?

Tokoroa
Tauramanui
Te Puke
Edgecumbe
Manfeild back track
Kaitoke
Taupo

So many fun tracks, too little time! I'm putting together a list of all possible events (AMCC, HMC, VMCC, NZSBK) for myself to try make some kind of attack plan. Looking forward to some racing!

Are Tokoroa and Taumarunui dates confirmed? And are they both 2 day events?

[Henk]

North Island rounds 1 (Tokoroa 6-7 Dec) and 2 (Taumarunui 10-11 Jan).

[lodgernz]

North Island rounds 1 (Tokoroa 6-7 Dec) and 2 (Taumarunui 10-11 Jan).

Thanks Henk. Do you know if we can camp at the tracks? Including Friday nights?

[TALLIS]

There's always motel el caro, the front seat room is usually the best.....

[Bert]

Historically there has been camping at the tracks open on Friday night to setup etc.
A good time to catchup with people on the Friday night rather than suffering on a Sunday race day!!!
Watch out for the McDs bug!!
Sorry Kerry, can't resist...

[seymour14]

It was laced I tells ye, laced....!:facepalm:

[koba]

Woot, just got my leave locked in!
Ye ha!

[RDjase]

Any more news on this?

Tokoroa
Tauramanui
Te Puke
Edgecumbe
Manfeild back track
Kaitoke
Taupo

So many fun tracks, too little time! I'm putting together a list of all possible events (AMCC, HMC, VMCC, NZSBK) for myself to try make some kind of attack plan. Looking forward to some racing!

Roys Hill?

Hotel Lincoln is ready if it happens, was about 15 there last time, I'm sure 25 can fit, will be a few more toys to hoon on too !

[Henk]

Jase would love to do easter at your place again. Would even bring you a chocolate egg.
I think señor Bennet is on the case but if not have a hack with the PAC Clab guys. Can provide all the officials if required but they have run the meet in the past, happy either way if we can make it happen.

[koba]

Jase would love to do easter at your place again. Would even bring you a chocolate egg.
I think señor Bennet is on the case but if not have a hack with the PAC Clab guys. Can provide all the officials if required but they have run the meet in the past, happy either way if we can make it happen.

:banana: Lets!

[Henk]

Not long now to round one. If buckets run in the development class at HD and Taupo these will be prt of the series.

[Bert]

Not long now to round one. If buckets run in the development class at HD and Taupo these will be prt of the series.

Choice Henk (and the AMCC team).
Sooo looking forward to this season and we have have a few new faces to join the crazyness.

[Henk]

Wish I could make the toke party/race. Unfortunately work and life and stuff. Hope to get to taumarunui.

[mr bucketracer]

Wish I could make the toke party/race. Unfortunately work and life and stuff. Hope to get to taumarunui.maybe make it you can drop a round and worst round if you do them all

[Henk]

maybe make it you can drop a round and worst round if you do them all

Not sure how likely taumarunui is at the moment either. Such is life.
The drop one round idea has merit for breakdown management but experience when we were running enduros suggests that it is a good way to have plummeting numbers as series draws to a close.

[chrisc]

Just a fyi on dates whilst I'm looking at them:

16 Nov - AMCC R2 Hampton Downs
22/23 Nov - AMCC 2 Hour bucket endurance race
30 Nov - AMCC R3 Hampton Downs
6/7 Dec - North Island Bucket series R1 Tokoroa
7 Dec - Suzuki Tri Series R1 Hampton Downs
14 Dec - Suzuki Tri Series R2 Manfield
26 Dec - Suzuki Tri Series R3 Cemetrey Circuit
10/11 Jan - North Island Bucket series R2 Taumarunui

[lodgernz]

Do we need to pre-enter or can we sign up on the day? And what will be the race fee?

[koba]

Do we need to pre-enter or can we sign up on the day? And what will be the race fee?

Sign up on the day has been cool for past rounds, entry is similar to other events but I'll let someone in the know comment on the exact amount. You will love this shit!

[Henk]

Entry on day will be fine. Race fee will be about $30 or $40 for the weekend, $20 extra if you need a day licence and another 15or20 for transponder hire. $75 surcharge for people from the hutt.

[lodgernz]

Seems reasonable

[Henk]

Seems reasonable

$152 Norf Welly massif surcharge for people from the hutt that know what Koba's real name is, surcharge for those who know where he lives, POA.

[koba]

Norf Welly massif .

There is a phrase I haven't heard for a while. Perhaps it is time for a reunion tour?

[lodgernz]

I just noticed that dates posted by chrisc above have Tokoroa as a one-day meet, 7th, but previous pages said two-days, 6 & 7.
Can someone please clarify? Don't want to be sitting at the track all Saturday wondering where everyone is.

[chrisc]

I just noticed that dates posted by chrisc above have Tokoroa as a one-day meet, 7th, but previous pages said two-days, 6 & 7.
Can someone please clarify? Don't want to be sitting at the track all Saturday wondering where everyone is.

Sorry my mistake, yes I believe it is the 6th and 7th. AMCC being one day threw me out.

[Henk]

Round 1 next weekend folks.
I won't be there to throw people off the tower so one less reason to not show up.

[mr bucketracer]

Round 1 next weekend folks.
I won't be there to throw people off the tower so one less reason to not show up.bugger you can't make it henk

[Bert]

Round 1 next weekend folks.
I won't be there to throw people off the tower so one less reason to not show up.


bugger you can't make it henk

I second that, I guess that means our beer bet is off this summer?

Or do I win by default?

(P.S There's a couple of bottles of "golden ale" sitting on the shelf for you (IOU from last year)...

[mr bucketracer]

I second that, I guess that means our beer bet is off this summer?

Or do I win by default?

(P.S There's a couple of bottles of "golden ale" sitting on the shelf for you (IOU from last year)...henk got told you are fat'er, that = faster lol so better to bale out now:doctor:

[Henk]

Bert

We can either put the bet on hold or you can have default. Work is getting in the way of life at the moment.

[mr bucketracer]

Bert

We can either put the bet on hold or you can have default. Work is getting in the way of life at the moment.6 hours on the dyno today , bert wants you there:(

[Bert]

Bert

We can either put the bet on hold or you can have default. Work is getting in the way of life at the moment.

Henk. I share in your pain buddy.
Happy to put it on hold and hopefully there is light at the end of your tunnel shortly.

[Bert]

So any update around Friday night?

A number of us are keen the get up there on Friday and set up etc.
So what do/can we sort out??

[TALLIS]

So any update around Friday night?

A number of us are keen the get up there on Friday and set up etc.
So what do/can we sort out??

Could just set up camp outside the pub when we get there? Ive heard the aunties in tokora aren't to bad, some still have most of there teeth!

[Henk]

I've left a message for the relevant guy and will get back once I know.
In the first instance I'd jump the fence and set up tents as we've done in the past.

[Henk]

I've spoken to Kartsport Tokoroa and arranged for a way to get the keys into the hands of what I consider,to be responsible adults (your mileage may vary) if you get there before them jump the fence, stake out a campsite and break out the banjos.

[Pumba]

We will see how the weekend plays out. Might have to come down for a day trip with the boys and have a watch.

[Bert]

I've spoken to Kartsport Tokoroa and arranged for a way to get the keys into the hands of what I consider,to be responsible adults (your mileage may vary) if you get there before them jump the fence, stake out a campsite and break out the banjos.

I'm guessing that's a small bloody list :niceone:

Thnks Henk for sorting this out and your presence will be missed.

[koba]

Can someone actually bring a Banjo, Guitar or other stringed instrument?
I backed over mine with the van...

[TALLIS]

Can someone actually bring a Banjo, Guitar or other stringed instrument?
I backed over mine with the van...

Will a g string do?

[koba]

Will a g string do?

:eek5:
You can bring one but I'm not playing it!

[bartshumandad]

What time do things kick off on Saturday?

[steamroller]

Could just set up camp outside the pub when we get there? Ive heard the aunties in tokora aren't to bad, some still have most of there teeth!

I am looking for aunties with no teeth:shit:

[Pumba]

:eek5:
You can bring one but I'm not playing it!

You are not the type to back down from a challenge...........

[Pumba]

I am looking for aunties with no teeth:shit:

Then best you stay in Palmy. Tok girls may be a bit high brow for you.

[Henk]

I am looking for aunties with no teeth:shit:

If Kamil can head into toke on john's Harley wearing a wife beater, and come back without a toothless auntie, you have no chance.

[steamroller]

Then best you stay in Palmy. Tok girls may be a bit high brow for you.

Tok girls wiil be low brow after me.

[steamroller]

If Kamil can head into toke on john's Harley wearing a wife beater, and come back without a toothless auntie, you have no chance.

I wii tri that but will be in my green borat mankini

[Dutchee]

What time do things kick off on Saturday?
in the past it has been about lunchtime, giving those who stayed Friday time to get their shit together and those that didn't stay, time to get there.
So unless someone else pops up and posts something useful, I would aim for being there by 10.

[Pumba]

Great day at the track today. Man need to get in the shed and work on some bikes now.

Will was flying on the TF, will be interested to see how the day washed up. That little KTM sounded so sweet as well!

[mr bucketracer]

yes very good riding from will . was a bit much for me but had to suck it in , ktm went clatter clatter

[Pumba]

ktm went clatter clatter

Man :( (and I thought while writing it above that maybe I shouldent say anything encase something happened)

[Bert]

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Well that was a bit of an adventure.
Left Tokoroa at 4pm and only just got to Palmy...
So road side rescue for some Hampton downs Boys. Long trip.

There's only small videos guys, sorry. But we will get them up as soon as we can.

Shame about the clashes that meant so many of the regulars couldn't make it, but we all had a blast (and a few ports on the corner in the name of Henk!!)

Great weekend AMCC team.

[TALLIS]

Great weekend, plenty of sunshine and hard racing.
Top effort from regan, will and scott. Looking forward to the taumanui trout fishing contest... oh and the racing.

[fixer]

Hi all,

Results of the NI round at Tokoroa are now on Mylaps here: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1100962

The current championship standings are here: http://organisation.mylaps.com/championship/view.jsp?id=40287

Well done to all for a great weekend of racing. Where else can you get 7 practice sessions, 2 qualifying sessions and 3 races for $30 (plus $10 for a transponder if you needed one) and free accommodation?!!!

Tim

[bartshumandad]

Just Race 3 A Grade. Too busy having fun riding my first meeting beforehand...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/2wheelsnz/sets/72157649665081645/

Or similar (smaller versions) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.752001664892159.1073741887.420878431337819&type=1

Cheers
Steve

[steamroller]

So first things first, a big thanks to everyone involved in running the northland series it was a great weekend, everyone needs to keep turning up, the more numbers the better. There where a lot of riders that are riding VERY VERY fast at the first round: Will on the RSTF, Chris is flying around and Nick's first time on the track, really good to see people stepping it up.

Rod, your bike would look better in my shed :2thumbsup

[mr bucketracer]

So first things first, a big thanks to everyone involved in running the northland series it was a great weekend, everyone needs to keep turning up, the more numbers the better. There where a lot of riders that are riding VERY VERY fast at the first round: Will on the RSTF, Chris is flying around and Nick's first time on the track, really good to see people stepping it up.

Rod, your bike would look better in my shed :2thumbsupand ken for fixing the exhaurt as well as getting his bike sorted , mel ran her part as good as it gets , and rick not racing to make this series happen , just cut the laps back for this broke guy ...me please lol

[chrisc]

Photos are up in my photo thread. Click through for more:


Jesus I love Tokoroa! The weekend went brilliant for me. I dropped 2.4 seconds from the last time I was there....

CLICK HERE FOR THE WHOLE ALBUM (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonscc/sets/72157649326401788/)

[TALLIS]

So not long now till the next round, time to start hassling afew people to make sure they make the trip. I'm pretty sure all the gpr boys will be making there way mid Friday. Good times.

[F5 Dave]

Darrin and I are coming up. Pete and Cole were making plans. Richard is also. Should be a wgtn hog out.

[Pumba]

Suppose I should see if my bike runs. Struggling to find motivation at the moment. Was even thinking of just coming down on the road bike, camping, talking shit and waving flags.

[Bert]

Suppose I should see if my bike runs. Struggling to find motivation at the moment. Was even thinking of just coming down on the road bike, camping, talking shit and waving flags.

Do it!!!

Either option will make you smile and likely get you motivated again...

[koba]

I'm in, trying to get Kyle along too.

[TZ350]

thinking of just coming down on the road bike, camping, talking shit and waving flags.

Pretty much my plan too.

[F5 Dave]

Guess I might have to put the bike back together before hand.

[koba]

Pretty much my plan too.

Solid plan!
I was going to still come along before I got my bike working again.

[Bert]

Sounds like a good turn out then.

Henk, can you make it buddy?

[Henk]

Sounds like a good turn out then.

Henk, can you make it buddy?

Unsure at the moment. I may try and someone else to take my bike down and then head down in the car if time permits.

[lodgernz]

Planning to be there if I can get one or both bikes going in time. Working 24/7 on them at the moment. Well... 20/6 maybe

[hal20308]

[QUOTE=Bert;1130810655]Sounds like a good turn out then.

Two more NI series Newbies here planning the trip with the required "Pass" from The Boss:sweatdrop now obtained . Saw Rich E at Wanganui and he is planning to be there too plus Adrian possibly....? Should be a good number showing from the Kaitoke crew.....

Looking forward to it!

[Tard]

+1 more from the Toke massif 🚑

[TALLIS]

Good to hear, n and t hall and James will be making the trip. At this stage it sounds like a round at Kaitoke... 1 week early and about 400 km north. Any idea of the number of Auckland faces? Just because there better to look at than the ugly mob from down this way

[TZ350]

Kel and I are making the Trip.

Hopefully have the Beast there, planning on riding it off the back of the grid and using the time to see if we can get the EFI tuned in to be race reliable and ridable.

[mr bucketracer]

Kel and I are making the Trip.

Hopefully have the Beast there, planning on riding it off the back of the grid and using the time to see if we can get the EFI tuned in to be race reliable and ridable.good stuff!

[F5 Dave]

Be good to see you there Rob

[Bert]

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:
One more sleep and then the first of 2015 road trips..

Looking forward to this event. I have some unfinished business at this track.
Last year I pissed around (and didn't get enough laps in on Sat to really get the hang of it) and failed to make A-grade, then us two team mates took each other out:facepalm:

After another gentle ribbing last night about my lack of performance, I'm very motivated...

Game on.

[Henk]

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:
One more sleep and then the first of 2015 road trips..

Looking forward to this event. I have some unfinished business at this track.
Last year I pissed around (and didn't get enough laps in on Sat to really get the hang of it) and failed to make A-grade, then us two team mates took each other out:facepalm:

After another gentle ribbing last night about my lack of performance, I'm very motivated...

Game on.

Sweet

we're going to try and make it but work on Saturday means we'll be there late if we get down.
I'll have had little or no practice so you should be able to beat me easily.

[F5 Dave]

You're going to make it Henk? Good to hear.

[Dutchee]

Sweet

we're going to try and make it but work on Saturday means we'll be there late if we get down.
I'll have had little or no practice so you should be able to beat me easily.
Promise? We're really going? Will believe that when we're in the car out of Auckland.

[Henk]

Promise? We're really going? Will believe that when we're in the car out of Auckland.

We're going, even if we leave so late we have to stay in a motel halfway down.

[Farmaken]

Woop, Woop..... looking forward to catching up :drinknsin

[Bert]

We're going, even if we leave so late we have to stay in a motel halfway down.

Keep driving the party will still be going for you!!


Woop, Woop..... looking forward to catching up :drinknsin

Bucketty new year!!:bleh:

[Rick 52]

We're going, even if we leave so late we have to stay in a motel halfway down.

Great news, I will bring my new beer for tasting :drinknsin

[Henk]

Great news, I will bring my new beer for tasting :drinknsin

Hope,it's a small beer. I've been buying only low alcohol for the weekend.

[F5 Dave]

Get to sleep you buggers.

[F5 Dave]

Great weekend thanks guys. Hope Nick heals well.

[mr bucketracer]

Great weekend , turned to shit abit for me and more so for the team buddy, but hay i can just go have fun now

[Bert]

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:
One more sleep and then the first of 2015 road trips..

Looking forward to this event. I have some unfinished business at this track.
Last year I pissed around (and didn't get enough laps in on Sat to really get the hang of it) and failed to make A-grade, then us two team mates took each other out:facepalm:

After another gentle ribbing last night about my lack of performance, I'm very motivated...

Game on.

Another great North island round. Soooo much fun with all the crew.
I tried to pull finger this round. Managed A grade and some results.
Stoked with the GPR and it's starting to feel a lot more comfortable (cheers Henk for some suggestions).




Great weekend , turned to shit abit for me and more so for the team buddy, but hay i can just go have fun now

Unlucky today and it was a real bummer with Nick.
Credit to you Nick, hang around and even waved flags today.
Mend up and it's going to be fun when your back!

[mr bucketracer]

307852hay look my first selfie:eek5:

[F5 Dave]

Nice one.

And good riding Brent you qualled midfield in a competitive A grade lineup.

[kel]

Finally got to race in the dry at Taumarunui!
Great weekend, big thanks to all that were involved with organising and running. Plus a big thanks to TZ350 for getting me off my backside to come out and race. Seems we have sorted the bikes weight distribution, the front end finally grips when tipping in under brakeing.
Bloody hell Im so out of condition, feel like I've been run over.

[TALLIS]

Bloody hell Im so out of condition, feel like I've been run over.

Me too.. oh wait... I have been run over :no:

Other than the obvious for me.. what a great little track. Tight and hard racing, good camping and even a river!

[Bert]

307871
Me too.. oh wait... I have been run over :no:

Other than the obvious for me.. what a great little track. Tight and hard racing, good camping and even a river!

Here's one for you (given you don't visit facebk).

[mr bucketracer]

307881fixed it lol

[TALLIS]

fixed it lol

I feel like your ripping the stuffing out of me you animal :bleh:307885

[mr bucketracer]

307886double fixed lol:baby:

[koba]

Ho ho!

My neigbours must think I'm a loon with all the cackling going on over that, hilarious.

Good show chaps, I'll have to get things more sorted for a decent nudge and wasting you all next time.

[Henk]

Ho ho!

My neigbours must think I'm a loon with all the cackling going on over that, hilarious.

Good show chaps, I'll have to get things more sorted for a decent nudge and wasting you all next time.

Stop playing the two stroke lottery and get a diesel you fool.

[koba]

Stop playing the two stroke lottery and get a diesel you fool.

I came back with one more bike than I arrived with...