VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series

[quickbuck]

Round 1 - Sunday 3 May @ Manfeild
Expected race schedule as follows:


*6 laps qualifying for all classes (8 for SuperMotard)

*Senior Trophy 8 laps / 10 laps / 12 laps
*SuperMotard Trophy 10 / 12 / 15
*Intermediate Trophy 8 / 10 / 12
*Senior Sprint Cup 6 / 6 / 6
*Junior Trophy 6 / 8 / 10
*Intermediate Sprint Cup 6 / 6 / 6

That means a Senior trophy / F1 Cup cross entry could get 60 laps and 6 races for $165. (VMCC Member rate $120 + cross entry $45 and using own transponder)

More information on Classes and Entry Forms available from www.vicclub.co.nz

You have until 5pm Tuesday 28th before the Late Entry Fee kicks in.

[mr bucketracer]

i don't want to buy the track , just race there:corn:

[jellywrestler]

i don't want to buy the track , just race there:corn:

your mother swims out to troop ships.

[quickbuck]

i don't want to buy the track , just race there:corn:
Well then pay the fee and come along then...


As you are not on the organisation committee or on the Manfeild trust board I can excuse your ignorance to what the cost of the track hire actually is....

Oh and heaven help you if you require the services of the awesome people at St Johns.

[quickbuck]

Entries accepted up until 5pm Tuesday 28th until they become Late.....
So get them in this weekend to save yourself $25 Late Fee.

[mr bucketracer]

your mother swims out to troop ships.don't know what your saying but guess its something your mum did ? as you know the results

[jellywrestler]

don't know what your saying but guess its something your mum did ? as you know the results

if you're waiting for my come back; you'll have to suck it out of your mothers throat...

[mr bucketracer]

if you're waiting for my come back; you'll have to suck it out of your mothers throat...fell sorry for you)-; poor drunk man

[richban]

Big grids and lots of entries. Looks like the new format is a big hit. Well done Vic Club. Cool poster to, wonder who deigned that.......:msn-wink:

https://www.facebook.com/vicclubnz?fref=nf

[mr bucketracer]

Big grids and lots of entries. Looks like the new format is a big hit. Well done Vic Club. Cool poster to, wonder who deigned that.......:msn-wink:

https://www.facebook.com/vicclubnz?fref=nf2 hours on the vic site and cant find nothing ,face crap book nothing loads then wank face jelly homo justy piss's me off , cant be botherd with nothing! :brick:

[chrisc]

2 hours on the vic site and cant find nothing ,face crap book nothing loads then wank face jelly homo justy piss's me off , cant be botherd with nothing! :brick:

You're a very disgruntled man on here lately Scott. Tuning not going well?
I screen shotted the entries for you here. I'm super excited about all the 2 strokes. I'm bring my 125 down and Nathan Jane with his RGV250 :ar15:


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[mr bucketracer]

You're a very disgruntled man on here lately Scott. Tuning not going well?
I screen shotted the entries for you here. I'm super excited about all the 2 strokes. I'm bring my 125 down and Nathan Jane with his RGV250 :ar15:


311235311236311237thanks , this dail up , i just can't make anything work ! i spend hours and hour trying to look at things )-; all they have to do it plug some thing down the road to make it work but it costs to much so i'm on a 9 year waiting list ! good one nz ! cheers to make it easy anyway

[jellywrestler]

2 hours on the vic site and cant find nothing
2 whole hours, clearly not a quick learner; i bet it takes you an hour and a half to watch sixty minutes...

[TALLIS]

2 whole hours, clearly not a quick learner; i bet it takes you an hour and a half to watch sixty minutes...

Are you racing at this event jellywrestler? Hope to see you there

[jellywrestler]

Are you racing at this event jellywrestler? Hope to see you there

not racing, but simply not bitching about the cost of it like the other clown and no unfortunetly i will not be, i will be attending three motorcycling events in the south island this weekend.

[TALLIS]

not racing, but simply not bitching about the cost of it like the other clown and no unfortunetly i will not be, i will be attending three motorcycling events in the south island this weekend.
I feel your getting a little personal about the whole thing, when your talking about someones mother, it's best to say it to there face. Anyhow, It looks like clowns at the circus of round one will be having a ball. Fields look pretty full!

[steamroller]

if you're waiting for my come back; you'll have to suck it out of your mothers throat...

Are you friends with dave Griffiths because that is his wife you are talking about a. Dad was disappointed that such shit would come out your mouth.:Oops:

[quickbuck]

Are you friends with dave Griffiths because that is his wife you are talking about a. Dad was disappointed that such shit would come out your mouth.:Oops:
Now now, you don't have to drag your dads name into this.....
Would be great to see all you guys at the track this weekend... Will be just like old times nearly 25 years ago...
All we all want to do is have fun, but for reasons of inflation things cost more now... Or do they?
I couldn't really afford to race the bucket then either... ;)

[mr bucketracer]

what a well run meeting ! pitty i could not get my bike ready in time but good things take time

[jellywrestler]

Are you friends with dave Griffiths because that is his wife you are talking about a. Dad was disappointed that such shit would come out your mouth.:Oops:

they were throwaway comments not meant personally, it's called a roasting. this is the internet, shit is thrown, i could have called him a gay honda rider, and not actually meant it, that's the context it should have been taken in, nothing more, nothing less, simple as that.
i was annoyed that someone moaned about a clubs pricing when they have put so much into road racing for decades, and done the hard yards, moreso in recent times with major upheavels within the club and low entries meaning money is even harder to manage.
i put it into the series too, commentated for several seasons for nothing more than a bite to eat, which was appreciated, at each meeting. (oh and i received a voucher for a t shirt from the club thanks).
I will apologise if Dave took offence, but I also think he is wiser than that and knows that my comments certainally wouldn't have ben directed at Scott's Mum/ Daves wife.
Spyda

[Grumph]

thanks , this dail up , i just can't make anything work ! i spend hours and hour trying to look at things )-; all they have to do it plug some thing down the road to make it work but it costs to much so i'm on a 9 year waiting list ! good one nz ! cheers to make it easy anyway

Dialup is just like getting old, you have to recognise there are limitations. If you need to download something, go to your local library, they will have free broadband. Printing may cost you 20c...

IMO you're grumpy cos the VFR came out heavier than expected - I told you they are a porky little bugger...My GPZ500 with bigger heavier wheels and brakes is 145Kg wet....

[richban]

What a great weekend. Well done to everyone involved in getting this beast up and running.

From what I gathered from around the pits the new format is a total winner. So much racing. The massive grids were great to see.

Lots of new faces and enthusiasm.

[mr bucketracer]

Dialup is just like getting old, you have to recognise there are limitations. If you need to download something, go to your local library, they will have free broadband. Printing may cost you 20c...

IMO you're grumpy cos the VFR came out heavier than expected - I told you they are a porky little bugger...My GPZ500 with bigger heavier wheels and brakes is 145Kg wet....140kg has not worred me , was hopeing for 130 seen i finsh the bike all with road going parts , regans is 110-115 kgs but needs 2 k of rs125 parts to do that but i want to see if the lighter parts is any good for handling, the aprila 550 is what i want to go all out on (-;

[scracha]

What a great weekend. Well done to everyone involved in getting this beast up and running.

From what I gathered from around the pits the new format is a total winner. So much racing. The massive grids were great to see.

Lots of new faces and enthusiasm.

Seconded...was a great meeting. Lots of bloody 2 strokes too :rolleyes:

[quickbuck]

VMCC committee hopes everyone enjoyed Round One of the 2015 VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series.

We recognise there were a few bugs and issues that need ironing out. The committee is working hard to make this the most enjoyable series we can. Thank you for recognising issues and working with us on the day.
We will share our debrief over the forth coming week.

We are seeking your feedback,
so if you would like to share your views on the day, issues and possible solutions please EMAIL them through to race@vicclub.co.nz

(We don't want to hear about the volly lunch & use of lights: we have plenty of feedback on the day).
##########################################

A few of standouts issues from our side of things:

Item one:
the grid call ups and confusion.. we are working on a solution now to make it a little simpler & clearer.

Item two:
lost time (outside of accidents & pickups).
There was a lot of time wasted on the sighting lap & grid'ing up for starts. In some cases it was nearly five minutes; after bikes had left the dummy grid.
Every 10 minutes lost - costs a sprint race...
We recognise there was some confusion around grids which we need resolve (linked to item1 and maybe a modification to the current plan).

Item three.
Air Fence... Always an issue.
Everyone was lucky as it was up from the track day.
This won't be the case next round.
It's there for your safety, we shouldn't be chasing riders to help pack it up (or put it out).
Please think about this as a racing requirement (just like sign on and bike checks)...

Overall, We really hope everyone had a great day & we were really stoked with the turn out and numbers on track. Thanks to all of you for coming along, next round will be exciting and hopefully a little smoother.

VMCC committee.

[richban]

I loved the flag starts. It was executed really well and for some reason I got the best starts I have ever had.

[roogazza]

I went and had a look for nearly an hour.
Changing the classes to small,medium and large, lol seemed to work ?
made the fields bigger anyway,tho they were spread out towards the end of each race.
But hey,isn't that what people want ,lots of track time ?

ps hope Jay Lawrence ok after his off ?

[quickbuck]

Just 10 days away and we are racing again!

Yup, snuck up on us too!

Get your entries in.
The form can be found on http://www.vicclub.co.nz/

Pretty much going to run it the same as last time with a few little tweaks to make things clearer on the day, like a colour coding system for the classes.

[quickbuck]

Just a few more working days to get things sorted.

Get your entries in... If you want to just come along for a look, it is free to enter the track and spectate.
Bring some cash as there will be an awesome raffle with the proceeds going to the Scholarship rider.
The Prize is 12 months subscription to Bike Rider Magazine (Thanks Kev and Co), and a copy of the July issue to start off your collection.

[quickbuck]

Looks good.... for the morning....

[quickbuck]

Get your entries in. Only a week to go before you have to pay your late fee!

The form can be found on http://www.vicclub.co.nz/

Pretty much going to run it the same as last time.


**** We Hope you have got your new licence too!******

[Shaun Harris]

Get your entries in. Only a week to go before you have to pay your late fee!

The form can be found on http://www.vicclub.co.nz/

Pretty much going to run it the same as last time.


**** We Hope you have got your new licence too!******



Can A rider turn up and enter on a day license these days? My stand down period is over now, and I may come down for a play for a change if a Day licence is accepted??? PLEASE confirm my name has been taken off the stand down list from MNZ!!

[quickbuck]

Can A rider turn up and enter on a day license these days? My stand down period is over now, and I may come down for a play for a change if a Day licence is accepted??? PLEASE confirm my name has been taken off the stand down list from MNZ!!

I will check it out for you Shaun.
Yes we still do day licences.

[Shaun Harris]

I will check it out for you Shaun.
Yes we still do day licences.



Thanks man

[steveyb]

But that is just the license part.
All riders need to be entered at least 7 days prior to the event so that all of the pre-event set up can be done (timing etc).
Riders also need to be current financial members of an MNZ affiliated club in order to obtain a one-event license.

[neil_cb125t]

Awesome stuff see you guys there!

[Shaun Harris]

I will check it out for you Shaun.
Yes we still do day licences.



Cannot do this meeting now as you may already know. MNZ have requested that I go through a full medical clearance due to some of my comments on the Internet. ( Guess they are thinking of the safety of others, and good on them for that I guess) Glad the meds my GP has me on are A OK for racing with, which is some thing I already knew anyway

[quickbuck]

Cannot do this meeting now as you may already know. MNZ have requested that I go through a full medical clearance due to some of my comments on the Internet. ( Guess they are thinking of the safety of others, and good on them for that I guess) Glad the meds my GP has me on are A OK for racing with, which is some thing I already knew anyway

Yes Shaun,
I already knew that you needed a medical before they took your name off the list. I was assured they would tell you, so left it at that.
I wasn't going to bring it up here ;)

[Shaun Harris]

Yes Shaun,
I already knew that you needed a medical before they took your name off the list. I was assured they would tell you, so left it at that.
I wasn't going to bring it up here ;)


All good mate.

[Shaun Harris]

Good luck to all involved today

[quickbuck]

Good luck to all involved today
Thanks Shaun.
It was a great day. A few spills, but the ambo didn't move until it started up to go home....
We got all the races in despite a slightly late start and changing weather.

Might see you on September 19th?

[Shaun Harris]

Thanks Shaun.
It was a great day. A few spills, but the ambo didn't move until it started up to go home....
We got all the races in despite a slightly late start and changing weather.

Might see you on September 19th?



NO MAYBE! When I pass my medical tomorrow ( Which I know 100% I will ) and info re current meds i am on,. are NOT against the sporting code, I will be an MNZ Again. See ya in the soup buddy

[quickbuck]

NO MAYBE! When I pass my medical tomorrow ( Which I know 100% I will ) and info re current meds i am on,. are NOT against the sporting code, I will be an MNZ Again. See ya in the soup buddy

Sweet.....

[Shaun Harris]

NO MAYBE! When I pass my medical tomorrow ( Which I know 100% I will ) and info re current meds i am on,. are NOT against the sporting code, I will be an MNZ Again. See ya in the soup buddy



All neuropsychiatrist tests, 100% passed Next week, I will be a member of MNZ again!

[quickbuck]

Get your entries in. Only a week to go before you have to pay your late fee!

The form can be found on http://www.vicclub.co.nz/downloads/Winter_Series_Entry_Form_2015.pdf
All the instructions are on there on how to enter.

Pretty much going to run it the same as last time, followed by Prize Giving at the Denbigh Hotel in Feilding.

*** Note his round is on SATURDAY***

Any questions PM Me as I am now officially hold the Position of Race Coordinator on the Vic Club Committee.
Or email race@vmcc.co.nz

[Shaun Harris]

PM sent buddy.

[Shaun Harris]

#37 WILL be " Back In Black"- Subject too- Rock on team

[Shaun Harris]

Excellent work by the race secretary, she just called me to confirm something, thankyou Team.

[Drew]

What class Shaun?

[Shaun Harris]

What class Shaun?



I have no class remember drew

[Drew]

I have no class remember drew

What bike are you racing then?

[Shaun Harris]

What bike are you racing then?


SV in F3 as a late entry

[jellywrestler]

SV in F3 as a late entry

my girlfriend said she was late once, damn hard on the fingernails those next few days afterwards...

[Shaun Harris]

my girlfriend said she was late once, damn hard on the fingernails those next few days afterwards...


yea not the news a man needs:eek:

[Shaun Harris]

Would any one coming to race or not race at this event have a spare front stand I could borrow for the day please

[eelracing]

Would any one coming to race or not race at this event have a spare front stand I could borrow for the day please

Under headstock or bottom of fork lowers?
I have both types.
You can pick up if passing thru Wanga's on the way down.

[Shaun Harris]

[QUOTE=eelracing;1130901406]Under headstock or bottom of fork lowers?
I have both types.
You can pick up if passing thru Wanga's on the way down.[/QUOTE

Under forks would be awsome thanks dude. PM me some details please man, I could come collect Thursday night around 5-30 or Friday morning ?

[eelracing]

PM sent chap.

[Shaun Harris]

PM sent chap.


Cheers M. I owe ya buddy. I cannot afford to buy one until after the 21st of this

[Drew]

SVs have different length forks. Bare in mind if you don't have Gixxer forks.

[Shaun Harris]

Thanks to Hayden Fitzgerald for making my race numbers

[mr bucketracer]

Thanks to Hayden Fitzgerald for making my race numbersnumber 1 is to easy:laugh:

[Shaun Harris]

number 1 is to easy:laugh:


in my dreams

[jellywrestler]

number 1 is to easy:laugh:

gotta earn that one.

[mr bucketracer]

in my dreamsguess you have the fat man to take on :innocent:

[Shaun Harris]

guess you have the fat man to take on :innocent:


Dude, Im racing for fun only these days, been a dam long time now, and only using std GSXR forks. No mods done to them at all. So I guess I will be about fast/slow as a turtle

[mr bucketracer]

Dude, Im racing for fun only these days, been a dam long time now, and only using std GSXR forks. No mods done to them at all. So I guess I will be about fast/slow as a turtlei messed big time with them forks so only lap records coming your way (-;:msn-wink:

[Drew]

Does Sketchy still hold the F3 lap record?

[richban]

Does Sketchy still hold the F3 lap record?

YEP. 12 Flat I think.

[Shaun Harris]

i messed big time with them forks so only lap records coming your way (-;:msn-wink:



I have changed the forks that it came with, and taken out the modified link that was in the rear since you last saw it mate


LOL, just now 11-30 am purchased a set of Ohlins gas cartridges kit with ext fork caps for USA $ 1000-00- dam fine score I say. Will take a month or so untill I get them though.

[Shaun Harris]

looks like it is going to be a wet one. Hopefully not wet enough to cancell

[quickbuck]

looks like it is going to be a wet one. Hopefully not wet enough to cancell
I hope not too....

Anything like last year we will get two thirds of the races in then it will be too rubbish to continue so we head to the pub for prize giving early.
It was all over by 7:30 and I made it to Battle of the Bands!

That said, it will be good to get all races in and start Prize Giving at 6 Pm at the Denbigh.

[Shaun Harris]

I hope not too....

Anything like last year we will get two thirds of the races in then it will be too rubbish to continue so we head to the pub for prize giving early.
It was all over by 7:30 and I made it to Battle of the Bands!

That said, it will be good to get all races in and start Prize Giving at 6 Pm at the Denbigh.





some racing is better than none buddy

[quickbuck]

some racing is better than none buddy

100% correct.

Actually, last year the big issue was that at lunch time all the wet vollys went upstairs to eat lunch. The poor Air Con couldn't demist the windows and the CoC couldn't see the track.....
Also the Air Fence got blown down the track a bit.... The Wind was pretty strong too, so the decision was made to cancel it....

As you say, at least we got some racing in.

The regulars are getting pretty good at tyre changes this season... Also plenty of practice racing in the wet too...
So this weekend might not be too much different.

[Shaun Harris]

100% correct.

Actually, last year the big issue was that at lunch time all the wet vollys went upstairs to eat lunch. The poor Air Con couldn't demist the windows and the CoC couldn't see the track.....
Also the Air Fence got blown down the track a bit.... The Wind was pretty strong too, so the decision was made to cancel it....

As you say, at least we got some racing in.

The regulars are getting pretty good at tyre changes this season... Also plenty of practice racing in the wet too...
So this weekend might not be too much different.



Im just keen for some fun on track again, wet or dry is fine by me. It is the marshalls I feel sorry for in wet/windy conditions. Thanks to them all in advance

[Drew]

100% correct.

Actually, last year the big issue was that at lunch time all the wet vollys went upstairs to eat lunch. The poor Air Con couldn't demist the windows and the CoC couldn't see the track.....
Also the Air Fence got blown down the track a bit.... The Wind was pretty strong too, so the decision was made to cancel it....

As you say, at least we got some racing in.

The regulars are getting pretty good at tyre changes this season... Also plenty of practice racing in the wet too...
So this weekend might not be too much different.
If the windows ever happen to fog up again, everyone wrap up warm and turn the aircon to Max cooling for 10 minutes. It'll clear that shit up peace of piss. Warming the air won't remove moisture from it.

[Doppleganger]

If the windows ever happen to fog up again, everyone wrap up warm and turn the aircon to Max cooling for 10 minutes. It'll clear that shit up peace of piss. Warming the air won't remove moisture from it.

Or you could switch it to de-humidify

[quickbuck]

If the windows ever happen to fog up again, everyone wrap up warm and turn the aircon to Max cooling for 10 minutes. It'll clear that shit up peace of piss. Warming the air won't remove moisture from it.


Or you could switch it to de-humidify

I'm not sure the poor little aircon unit could actually cope with the 40 wet people up there at the time....

The day was rubbish anyhow ;) And I was well and truely thursty. O think CoC was too :)

[Bert]

I'm not sure the poor little aircon unit could actually cope with the 40 wet people up there at the time....

The day was rubbish anyhow ;) And I was well and truely thursty. O think CoC was too :)

I recall the conversations after lunch where the superlite / 90s carbs went out and then came up and expressed real concern about the wind, bikes being picked up mid corner and being blown across the back straight. The only logical decision was to give up for the day...

[Shaun Harris]

Real old MILO MILO MILO MILO 4 Sale on the day. Bring Cash notes. :banana: I will have coin change with me. This is racing related by the way.

[quickbuck]

I recall the conversations after lunch where the superlite / 90s carbs went out and then came up and expressed real concern about the wind, bikes being picked up mid corner and being blown across the back straight. The only logical decision was to give up for the day...
I may have been concerned.... ;)

Yes, as I say, it was rubbish.

[Drew]

Or you could switch it to de-humidify

Works better on Max cooling. Not many folk like sitting in a room that cold though.

[Shaun Harris]

PM sent chap.




I deleted your contact details M, by mistake. I intend on heading through Friday morn approx 7-30, please PM Phone number and address again cheers. Will check back in by 7am Tomorrow, Thursady

[Shaun Harris]

I deleted your contact details M, by mistake. I intend on heading through Friday morn approx 7-30, please PM Phone number and address again cheers. Will check back in by 7am Tomorrow, Thursady



Bumpty bump

[eelracing]

PM sent...don't lose my bloody stand as well eh.

[Shaun Harris]

PM sent...don't lose my bloody stand as well eh.


Haha replied M. I bought one yesterday.

[Shaun Harris]

Had an engine failure yesterday in testing there, so not there today. Have a great day one and all. #37 is 100% back now though!! Slow as though, but haha I will sure enjoy it again.

[mr bucketracer]

Had an engine failure yesterday in testing there, so not there today. Have a great day one and all. #37 is 100% back now though!! Slow as though, but haha I will sure enjoy it again.as a 800 they dont last that long lol , whats the engine done? thats the milo gone

[Shaun Harris]

as a 800 they dont last that long lol , whats the engine done? thats the milo gone



Haha. Sprocket oil seal I believe. I have not fully checked it out yet. It could also be that I have purhaps kinked one of the engine breather hoses, causing it to pressurise maybe? Will inspect later today

[jellywrestler]

Had an engine failure yesterday in testing there, so not there today. Have a great day one and all. #37 is 100% back now though!! Slow as though, but haha I will sure enjoy it again.

they were advertising for flag marshalls, don't need engines to do that.....

[Shaun Harris]

they were advertising for flag marshalls, don't need engines to do that.....


I Need to fix things also dude, as I will be back on track at Taupo this week. I do not have a day to donate like that sadly.

[Bert]

they were advertising for flag marshalls, don't need engines to do that.....

Yip, VMCC struggled with low numbers of Vollies (massive thanks to those that braved the weather and made it a very successful final round).
Also those riders whom couldn't race (issues, engines, sickness etc.) who gave back to the club and their pairs and lent a hand either on track or working with new riders (great to see the club sprit coming back to the sport).

Looking around the pits yesterday it seemed the VMCC had hit the mark with the series overall (admittedly - some things didn't work but...)..
Lots of happy riders - plenty of great hard racing all season (despite the interesting weather) and great to see a good turnout last night at prize giving.
Encouraging for the committee, was the increase in new riders: both juniors and seniors.
And a number of returning riders.

If you have feedback (suggestions etc.) - send it through to race@vicclub.co.nz and there will be some debrief notes coming out over the little bit.

[quickbuck]

Yip, VMCC struggled with low numbers of Vollies (massive thanks to those that braved the weather and made it a very successful final round).
Also those riders whom couldn't race (issues, engines, sickness etc.) who gave back to the club and their pairs and lent a hand either on track or working with new riders (great to see the club sprit coming back to the sport).

Looking around the pits yesterday it seemed the VMCC had hit the mark with the series overall (admittedly - some things didn't work but...)..
Lots of happy riders - plenty of great hard racing all season (despite the interesting weather) and great to see a good turnout last night at prize giving.
Encouraging for the committee, was the increase in new riders: both juniors and seniors.
And a number of returning riders.

If you have feedback (suggestions etc.) - send it through to race@vicclub.co.nz and there will be some debrief notes coming out over the little bit.

Thanks Bert.

What a Series!
Congratulations go to all competitors and volunteers, you all have done very well in this new look series. I know many don't like change, but we did and it appears you all had a great time.

As I said at Prize Giving last night we are keen to hear your feedback. I am starting up a Lessons Learnt document so we can improve for next year. So if you have anything constructive to comment, as bert said, please e-mail your thoughts to race@vicclub.co.nz

Cheers Aaron (VMCC Race Co-ordinator).

[Shaun Harris]

It sounds like you have all re built the wheel, well done to all involved. The Vic club has always been my favourite in the NTH Island over the years, always was a healthy crew to be involved with. I will hold my hand up and offer you my services in 2016 when I am in the country to work with development riders, if you would like my input. You know how to contact if if if.

[quickbuck]

It sounds like you have all re built the wheel, well done to all involved. The Vic club has always been my favourite in the NTH Island over the years, always was a healthy crew to be involved with. I will hold my hand up and offer you my services in 2016 when I am in the country to work with development riders, if you would like my input. You know how to contact if if if.
Thanks Shaun.
Our development riders are a little spoilt for coaches at the moment. However, our expertise would be welcome on those of us that have graduated from there and still have no clue about bike set-up etc.... So, I guess you could say we are post graduate riders ;)

It appears we must have done a fantastic job of the series as there is not one single complaint sent to the race inbox.
Spooky really.... This isn't the only place where we have requested feedback either.

There is a committee debrief happening Saturday week, so we can fine tune everything for next year.
So, please for those that entered let us know your thoughts.

[quickbuck]

Okay, we (VMCC Committee) are having a Lessons Learnt meeting on Saturday.
So far the number of e-mails regarding your thoughts on how the series went that have come into the Race Inbox is ZERO!

So, I guess we did pretty well in your eyes?

I know we made a few mistakes, but it would be nice to hear of constructive stuff that we could do better from a Riders point of view.

Cheers
Aaron
VMCC Race Co-Ord.

[Shaun Harris]

Okay, we (VMCC Committee) are having a Lessons Learnt meeting on Saturday.
So far the number of e-mails regarding your thoughts on how the series went that have come into the Race Inbox is ZERO!

So, I guess we did pretty well in your eyes?

I know we made a few mistakes, but it would be nice to hear of constructive stuff that we could do better from a Riders point of view.

Cheers
Aaron
VMCC Race Co-Ord.


Dam typical dude. Riders sit around and winge there asses off, then do fukin nothing to help, always has been the same problem in this country in my 25 odd years of involvement in the sport. Take on Barbara letts stance. NOW LISTEN HERE CUNTS! She was an awsome race event boss.


To add to this though, there are jack shit racers on this site any longer, and there still is no Racers only sign in site, for communication and growth of our sport in 2015? mmmm. The races them selves are stupid, they/we OWN mnz, yet do jack shit re suggestions on how to guide and grow it. And it will only get worse with the new kiwi youth coming through, not better.

[quickbuck]

Dam typical dude. Riders sit around and winge there asses off, then do fukin nothing to help, always has been the same problem in this country in my 25 odd years of involvement in the sport. Take on Barbara letts stance. NOW LISTEN HERE CUNTS! She was an awsome race event boss.


To add to this though, there are jack shit racers on this site any longer, and there still is no Racers only sign in site, for communication and growth of our sport in 2015? mmmm. The races them selves are stupid, they/we OWN mnz, yet do jack shit re suggestions on how to guide and grow it. And it will only get worse with the new kiwi youth coming through, not better.

It's all good Shaun.
Yes I realise that not too many log in there to have a look anymore as everybody is on Faceache, including my post.

I guess I am a little institutionalised when it comes on dealing with the youth of today. Most of them are actually great, but then they have been very carefully selected for their jobs (Can't even call it a career anymore sadly, as it really isn't).

For the future we are revamping the Website for the Vic Club to give it more functionality and hopefully that will be the first port of call.
Not everybody is on Facebook, not everybody is on KB, not everybody listens to the radio and not everybody reads their e-mails... We don't even use Twitter...

One thing many racers do is go to motorcycle shops and race events.... So we will be putting a bit of effort into advertising there.

As for getting people to communicate to us, well it only works when you do something they really don't like ;)

So, I am guessing they really like the way it all went for this series.

[roogazza]

It's all good Shaun.
Yes I realise that not too many log in there to have a look anymore as everybody is on Faceache, including my post.

I guess I am a little institutionalised when it comes on dealing with the youth of today. Most of them are actually great, but then they have been very carefully selected for their jobs (Can't even call it a career anymore sadly, as it really isn't).

For the future we are revamping the Website for the Vic Club to give it more functionality and hopefully that will be the first port of call.
Not everybody is on Facebook, not everybody is on KB, not everybody listens to the radio and not everybody reads their e-mails... We don't even use Twitter...

One thing many racers do is go to motorcycle shops and race events.... So we will be putting a bit of effort into advertising there.

As for getting people to communicate to us, well it only works when you do something they really don't like ;)

So, I am guessing they really like the way it all went for this series.

Maybe the first target is to get everyone on the same site quickbuck ???
I haven't tried too hard but apart from NZSBK and PRO TWIN wwhich seem to have bugger all followers ??/.Where is everyone on this facebook thingy ??
It's not hard to form the opinion road racing is still in decline apart from little pockets of keen racers ?
If you're like me (an old retired/tired fella) you tend to just flag it and stick with all the World Series races.

[quickbuck]

Maybe the first target is to get everyone on the same site quickbuck ???
I haven't tried too hard but apart from NZSBK and PRO TWIN wwhich seem to have bugger all followers ??/.Where is everyone on this facebook thingy ??
It's not hard to form the opinion road racing is still in decline apart from little pockets of keen racers ?
If you're like me (an old retired/tired fella) you tend to just flag it and stick with all the World Series races.
Yup, The same site is the goal. One stop shop, first port of call.. .and all the other cliches.

Facebook page is VICTORIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC (can't link it as FB isn't working at work at the moment.... yes, I am on a break).

The opinion formed could be the way it is looked at... Yes we are struggling a little for numbers, but those that are partaking are throwing quite a bit of money into their toys to enjoy.
We are activly getting new racers into the sport and the Club as got at least 6 new faces in this year.... Actually, I think it is closer to 10.
That is about 10% of the field.

Fair enough that you flag it all and watch it on the box, however did you realise that all the Vic Club events are streamed live onto your computer (and other devices) on race day via CTAS?
Some "Grass Roots" entertainment going on for sure.

[Shaun Harris]

Maybe the first target is to get everyone on the same site quickbuck ???
I haven't tried too hard but apart from NZSBK and PRO TWIN wwhich seem to have bugger all followers ??/.Where is everyone on this facebook thingy ??
It's not hard to form the opinion road racing is still in decline apart from little pockets of keen racers ?
If you're like me (an old retired/tired fella) you tend to just flag it and stick with all the World Series races.


There needs to be a RACERS only site. To coelate ? all posts and comments from the public/fans as well, would be a dam full time job. Just look at all the shit that is said on here day in day out. It is only the sidecar boys having fun on here these days really. Racers only site or page, Real name and MNZ Licence number reqd to post, so the poster is accountable, not like this place where all pretend to be some one or some thing they are not, and attack people and things, but are not men enough to post there real names. The pro twins site and NZSBK are just a joke also really.

[roogazza]

Yup, The same site is the goal. One stop shop, first port of call.. .and all the other cliches.

Facebook page is VICTORIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC (can't link it as FB isn't working at work at the moment.... yes, I am on a break).

The opinion formed could be the way it is looked at... Yes we are struggling a little for numbers, but those that are partaking are throwing quite a bit of money into their toys to enjoy.
We are activly getting new racers into the sport and the Club as got at least 6 new faces in this year.... Actually, I think it is closer to 10.
That is about 10% of the field.

Fair enough that you flag it all and watch it on the box, however did you realise that all the Vic Club events are streamed live onto your computer (and other devices) on race day via CTAS?
Some "Grass Roots" entertainment going on for sure.

Thanks , yep do the CTAS thing.
Not so much the Vic club racing anymore even tho I realise its still going on.
I have fifty odd years of bike riding behind me so I went thru the Shell Two Wheeler race meets of the seventies. The very start of the Vic Club meetings.
Thru the mid 2006 -2008 things were going pretty strong and even I had a little lash again.
Maybe the baby boomers drifting away was some of the sag ?
Good you have young people willing to spend the shedloads of dollars you need nowdays.We were spoilt and at the time didn't realise it.

I try to keep in touch but the splintering of groups makes it harder to follow NZ racing. Shaun, in the next post may have the idea ?

ps still don't know where on facebook everyone hangs,or doesn't hang.

[roogazza]

There needs to be a RACERS only site. To coelate ? all posts and comments from the public/fans as well, would be a dam full time job. Just look at all the shit that is said on here day in day out. It is only the sidecar boys having fun on here these days really. Racers only site or page, Real name and MNZ Licence number reqd to post, so the poster is accountable, not like this place where all pretend to be some one or some thing they are not, and attack people and things, but are not men enough to post there real names.

The pro twins site and NZSBK are just a joke also really.

Maybe its just too hard , I have regular sites I get news and comments on and also get info from overseas friends via E mail. I drifted into that quite easily. I've been travelling over ten years now to GPs.

[Shaun Harris]

Maybe its just too hard , I have regular sites I get news and comments on and also get info from overseas friends via E mail. I drifted into that quite easily. I've been travelling over ten years now to GPs.


It simply comes down to riders apathy man, just like politicians. Complain after the horse has bolted, but suggest nothing in the first place

[rustys]

Hi Aaron, just picked up the last few comments on this thread from Shaun and Roogazza and yourself, the "Vic Club" MUST MUST get there website up and running properly, its a priority for the members of the Clubs racing community, to be informed, and as Shaun says we need a 'Racers Forum" on it to discuss feed back and ideas from the members to how the club should progress, i dont think any other NZ Motorcycle racing Club Website has a Forum for members to have an open discussion.
I also have noticed a huge drop off of Racers on the Racing Thread of KB disappear, this was one place l always frequented and also used the Vic Club site for information on race events articals and racing info, (as i am not a facebook user).
On another note l Administrate the Kapiti Ulysses Branch Website and have found we have now got a successful tool to get all our information out to our members, l have set it up simalar to KB where all motorcycling information is at members finger tips, forums, events etc with that our Branch is continually growing. We use Proboards.com which is free for anyone to set up a Website, and very user friendly.
A new Website for the Vic Club has to be number one Priority.

[Drew]

There was a road racing site started, real ID required and shit. Had a forum too. Guess what happened to it...

[rustys]

There was a road racing site started, real ID required and shit. Had a forum too. Guess what happened to it...

Was never aware of that one Drew, in the 13 years i have been a member.

[quickbuck]

Hi Aaron, just picked up the last few comments on this thread from Shaun and Roogazza and yourself, the "Vic Club" MUST MUST get there website up and running properly, its a priority for the members of the Clubs racing community, to be informed, and as Shaun says we need a 'Racers Forum" on it to discuss feed back and ideas from the members to how the club should progress, i dont think any other NZ Motorcycle racing Club Website has a Forum for members to have an open discussion.
I also have noticed a huge drop off of Racers on the Racing Thread of KB disappear, this was one place l always frequented and also used the Vic Club site for information on race events articals and racing info, (as i am not a facebook user).
On another note l Administrate the Kapiti Ulysses Branch Website and have found we have now got a successful tool to get all our information out to our members, l have set it up simalar to KB where all motorcycling information is at members finger tips, forums, events etc with that our Branch is continually growing. We use Proboards.com which is free for anyone to set up a Website, and very user friendly.
A new Website for the Vic Club has to be number one Priority.

Thanks for the comments and input Rus. We are onto it I promise.... Even has a Forum function.

Not sure if it is Proboards or what, as I am not the Web Designer, but the beta version looked awesome.

[neil_cb125t]

Thanks for the comments and input Rus. We are onto it I promise.... Even has a Forum function.

Not sure if it is Proboards or what, as I am not the Web Designer, but the beta version looked awesome.

Hey dude I have some feedback what address do I send it to?

[quickbuck]

Hey dude I have some feedback what address do I send it to?

Thanks Chappy.

race@vicclub.co.nz

[Drew]

Was never aware of that one Drew, in the 13 years i have been a member.

Wasn't an MNZ one. Rider profiles and shit.

[quickbuck]

Wasn't an MNZ one. Rider profiles and shit.

Visordown or something wasn't it?

[Drew]

Visordown or something wasn't it?

That rings a bell.