GP reminder

[Henk]

For those not on the auckland bucket mailing list.

Hi Bucket Racers

This is a reminder that the Bucket GP is coming up fast! So get those leave passes organised, make those last minute adjustments to your bikes, make sure your nylon is up to scratch and get moving!

Here are some further details:

- The track (as everyone knows) is at the end of Moffat Rd, Amisfield, Tokoroa.
- You can see some photos of this great facility here: http://www.kartsporttokoroa.co.nz/about/
- As usual, camping will be available for free at the track on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Entry fee for the weekend is just $40 plus $10 if you don't have your own transponder.
- Formula Tokoroa: Entry is allowed on the day. And you'll have to come up with an extra $20 if you need a day licence.
- Sidecar/F4/F5 GP: Entry is allowed on the day, but only with a full National licence.

Below is the programme that we will be aiming to follow:

Saturday
10:30 - F4 practice 1
10:45 - F5 practice 1
11:00 - Formula Tokoroa practice 1
11:15 - Sidecar practice 1
11:30 - F4 practice 2
11:45 - F5 practice 2
12:00 - Formula Tokoroa practice 2
12:15 - Sidecar GP
Lunch
1:30 - F4 practice race 1
1:45 - F5 practice race 1
2:00 - Formula Tokoroa race 1
2:15 - Sidecar race 1
2:45 - F4 practice race 2
3:00 - F5 practice race 2
3:15 - Formula Tokoroa race 2
3:30 - Sidecar race 2
3:45 - free practice

Sunday
9:30 - F5 practice 3
9:45 - Formula Tokoroa practice 3
10:00 - F4 practice 3
10:15 - F5 practice 4
10:30 - Formula Tokoroa practice 4
10:45 - F4 practice 4
11:00 - F5 qualifying
11:15 - Formula Tokoroa qualifying
11:30 - F4 qualifying
Lunch
12:45 - F5 GP
1:15 - Formula Tokoroa race 3
1:45 - F4 GP

If you have any further questions, you can reply to this email or call/text me on 021 963-280

As always, the Tokoroa GP is going to be a great event and you'd be mad to miss it! We hope to see you there.

Tim


Tim Fraser
AMCC Bucket Racing Committee

[F5 Dave]

Good stuff but may I suggest that there will be disruption on saturday as f5 riders try to get their f4 bikes but no one will be riding form took and f4 or 5.

Of course sidecar guys are affected but they are now.

[Pumba]

Good stuff but may I suggest that there will be disruption on saturday as f5 riders try to get their f4 bikes but no one will be riding form took and f4 or 5.

Of course sidecar guys are affected but they are now.

??????????

[Henk]

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I tried google translate but it didn't help.

[F5 Dave]

Simples. Put F4 then formula Tok then F5 then sidecar leaves a gap for people like me. But it doesn't help the sidecar guys. But currently there is no gap for them. If it was F5, Tok, F4. . . hold on that doesn't work either.

[Henk]

F5, Toke, F4 works fine if the sidecar GP is run on Saturday.

Shall we do that?

[Bert]

F5, Toke, F4 works fine if the sidecar GP is run on Saturday.

Shall we do that?

But it doesn't suit Dave Henk.
Change it so Dave is happy.
:niceone:

[Henk]

But it doesn't suit Dave Henk.
Change it so Dave is happy.
:niceone:

I thought we were following his second suggestion. Is there enough medication in the world to make Dave truly happy? I'm going to guess that he will be staying away from the track again because he hates us all.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh actually I missed that sidecars race is Saturday. Or did you just change that?

And I clearly stated my self interest and that of others but there is more than just me in F5. As long as there is time so we don't have to run and arrive puffed.

I often try to stay off site so I don't drink to my thirst. I stayed last year.

[Henk]

SIdecars has always been Saturday.
I'm in all three GPS so know where you are coming from in wanting a break between races.

[mr bucketracer]

I tried google translate but it didn't help.best get him drug tested

[Henk]

best get him drug tested

Not letting that genie out of the jar :)

[F5 Dave]

SIdecars has always been Saturday.
I'm in all three GPS so know where you are coming from in wanting a break between races.
We
WellL also didn't want to be holding everyone up as well

[Henk]

Biggest issue I have with doing lots of classes is finding time to get out and flag.

[mr bucketracer]

We
WellL also didn't want to be holding everyone up as wellyou go home if it rains ...don't you lol

[quallman1234]

Can we buy a club licence on the day for the one event licence?

[Henk]

You can get a one day licence on the day for formula Tokoroa or the non GP sidecar races.

[koba]

I may have to find time to convert my engine back to a 70 between the races :blink:

[cotswold]

which one will you use in F5 ???

[Henk]

which one will you use in F5 ???

The 70, he has a 150 kit for F4.

I'll have a spare FXR, albeit a slow one along if he can't get the big bore kit back on the Derbi.

[jasonu]

Good stuff but may I suggest that there will be disruption on saturday as f5 riders try to get their f4 bikes but no one will be riding form took and f4 or 5.

Of course sidecar guys are affected but they are now.

Lay off the booze mate...

[koba]

The 70, he has a 150 kit for F4.

I'll have a spare FXR, albeit a slow one along if he can't get the big bore kit back on the Derbi.

I've devised another crazy plan...

[quallman1234]

You can get a one day licence on the day for formula Tokoroa or the non GP sidecar races.

Sweet, see you there.

[TZ350]

Last week Tokoroa was all on, this week things are getting tight time wise, I am away for work, waiting on parts now, hopefully get finished and back in time to load up Friday night and head down early Saturday.

[F5 Dave]

Go the push Rob, hope to see you there,

[lodgernz]

Race both F4 and F5 = double fees?

[F5 Dave]

Apparently not 'cause they're a good bunch.

[lodgernz]

That's a shitload of racing (practice runs are just racing with no scoring). Might have to have a nanna nap or drink lots of Mother

[Henk]

Race both F4 and F5 = double fees?

For maximum value for money jump on a sidecar as well.

[Henk]

Apparently not 'cause they're a good bunch.

It's not that Dave, most of the folk likely to run in two classes in the past were on the organising comitee :)

[Henk]

Who is planning to turn up Friday, and what time?
Anyone who beats me there, call me on 021 145 3090 and I'll tell you where to collect the key from.

[lodgernz]

I expect to be there about 4-ish. Happy to make a cuppa and wait for a while.

[seymour14]

Hoping for a 5pm-6pm arrival, see how things pan out.

[F5 Dave]

We are going to get away at a reasonable time, but the other guys have to leave after 5:30 so they would have been super late to make it to the track & probably drive off the road so we are all stopping in at the olds bach in Turangi & we'll get up early for Saturday. What time should we be there before?

[Henk]

Depends on how much practice etc you want to get in. Rough timetable is in the first post in this thread, earlier the better in some ways so we can get sign on dusted.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh yes thanks. We'll leave at 8 which 1.5 hrs travel should sort us.

[ac3_snow]

I am sure everyone is well on top of things but just a small reminder;

All bikes & sidecars will undergo a machine check before being allowed on track.

lock wired brake caliber bolts, shark fins and full nylon are essential. As is the red light in the event of a wet race.

See ya'll tomorrow night!

[lodgernz]

What MNZ rule states we must have shark fins on swingarms?

[kel]

. As is the red light in the event of a wet race.

Thanks for the reminder, had completely forgotten about the red light.

[F5 Dave]

I must remember batteries as they will be flat by now

[andrew a]

I must remember batteries as they will be flat by now


What are you doing up at 5:01 Dave? i forgot about the red light thing to. Thanks for the reminder.

[Rick 52]

What MNZ rule states we must have shark fins on swingarms?

This rule only applies to the GP races, not the Toke cup,
Im sure the weather will be fine :,)

Rule 22.8.19
A chainguard or sharkfin made of suitable material MUST be fitted in such a
way to prevent trapping between the lower chain run and the final drive
sprocket at the rear wheel. Machines where swingarm shape or positioning
prevents fitment are excepted

Very easy to make, I used a bit of chopping board riveted to a small ally angle and riveted that to the under side of the swingarm

Rear red light, i taped a head light to the back of the seat unit, easy

[F5 Dave]

Insomnia sucks. Also Snap the mouse had a terrible accident behind the bed last night, but he was a noisy little bugger before that.