2016 North Island series

[Henk]

An early heads up on dates for the North Island series, we have the first two dates of the four round series confirmed and venues booked.
The GO will be held in March at Tokoroa with the date and that of the final round at Edgecumbe to be confirmed around October once the Auckland calendar has been locked down for next year.
The third round looks to be the back track at Manfeild in February once we get the details nailed down.

Round 1 5/6 December at Tokoroa
Round 2 9/10 January at Taumarunui
Round 3 TBC February back track Manfeild
GP TBC March Tokoroa
Round 4 TBC Edgecumbe

Once we have enough detail on the AMCC and Kart club calendars we will fill in the blanks. As usual Camping will be available at the tracks for the Kart track rounds.
One change for this year is that there will be no trophies for the Tokoroa cup at the GP, if you want to grab some silverware get a one event upgrade or a full championship licence and enter the GP.

I may be a little biased but I do suggest that if you have never been to any of these events you should consider it. If you have questions there are people in both Auckland, Wellington and Palmerston North who have been before. Tokoroa and Edgecumbe are both awesome tracks and Taumarunui is worth the trip for the camping and a swim in the river.

Prices should be in line with last year so entry $40 day licence $20 transponder hire $10 with the entry at the GP likely to be $50 to cover the higher cost of running the event if memory serves.
We have lowered the price on transponder hire this year as a way of encouraging people to run them, we will be insisting that everybody runs one.
Cross entries at the GP are at the extortionate price of nothing so to maximise your track time start looking at F5 bikes and sidecars. I may put up a small prize for the daft person class for those that enter all three GPs if more that just Malcolm and myself are dopey enough to try.

[mr bucketracer]

good work henk , whats the laps are you planning on doing ? just want to know what i'm in for . cheers

[Henk]

Get fit.
I think we have usually run three races at 10, 15, 20.
This year we are trying to get people ready for the world endurance champs. Four races, 50 laps.
GP will be 150 laps of Toke, fit headlights.

Kidding, it will be much the same as last year.

As an aside I'd be keen to run sidecars as a class at the NI rounds if we can get more than two, any takers?

[mr bucketracer]

Get fit.
I think we have usually run three races at 10, 15, 20.
This year we are trying to get people ready for the world endurance champs. Four races, 50 laps.
GP will be 150 laps of Toke, fit headlights.

Kidding, it will be much the same as last year.

As an aside I'd be keen to run sidecars as a class at the NI rounds if we can get more than two, any takers?10 , 15 ,20 is fine 20 hard work for me but just dont like this 25-30 lap stuff )-; , we are planning on bring the sidcar if others do , anyone else ? looking at making another seen we have some keen guys down this way

[Henk]

I could be wrong on the race distances.
10 15 20 seems sane to me for Toke. Maybe a bit short on the smaller tracks.

[Moooools]

As an aside I'd be keen to run sidecars as a class at the NI rounds if we can get more than two, any takers?

Yep should be able to do at least some of them in between the national rounds.

(Sidecar is so very close to race ready. Will be out to play Aug 8-9.)

[Bert]

10 , 15 ,20 is fine 20 hard work for me but just dont like this 25-30 lap stuff )-; , we are planning on bring the sidcar if others do , anyone else ? looking at making another seen we have some keen guys down this way


I could be wrong on the race distances.
10 15 20 seems sane to me for Toke. Maybe a bit short on the smaller tracks.

It varied over the years at TOK.
I do recall last year it was briefed as 10,20,30 then cut back to 25.

I wander if (my two cents) - TOK & Edgecumbe are hard going, so maybe bring the long race forward.
Round 1 5/6 December at Tokoroa (10,25,15)
Round 4 TBC Edgecumbe (10, 25, 15)

[mr bucketracer]

It varied over the year at TOK.
I do recall last year it was briefed as 10,20,30 then cut back to 25.

I wander if (my two cents) - TOK & Edgecumbe are hard going, so maybe bring the long race forward.
Round 1 5/6 December at Tokoroa (10,25,15)
Round 4 TBC Edgecumbe (10, 25, 15)did you not have your arms in a bucket of ice with 10 laps , and b are you going to all the rounds and c , go away:msn-wink:

[Bert]

did you not have your arms in a bucket of ice with 10 laps , and b are you going to all the rounds and c , go away:msn-wink:

:facepalm: you had to get personal...
A)Yip (but there is a reason), B) want too, c) get fked!!:bleh:


More suggesting that they move the longest race to the middle (no matter how many laps it turns out to be): at least then we aren't completely shot.. It would make for a more strategic racing perhaps (saving ones self for the shorter third race).

Maybe it should just be 10x 5lap sprint races...

[Pumba]

Feeling motivated. Will miss the first round (even I would feel bad running off to race rather than attending attending a 4 year olds birthday) but feel like I will be a starter for the rest.

Better do some work on the bike.

[TALLIS]

Will be there for sure, thanks for the early heads up henk. If you've been thinking about doing norh island rounds, book your time off now!

[mr bucketracer]

Will be there for sure, thanks for the early heads up henk. If you've been thinking about doing norh island rounds, book your time off now!i better ask the boss i guess:first:to :third:team gpr and me K.O in the tent

[TALLIS]

i better ask the boss i guess:first:to :third:team gpr and me K.O in the tent

Your boss is a cunt, I know that much. If you keep mixing the home brew and petrol, I'll be the one k.o. in the tent...

[seymour14]

Your boss is a cunt, I know that much. If you keep mixing the home brew and petrol, I'll be the one k.o. in the tent...

mmmmm gasoline.....

[steamroller]

Your boss is a cunt, I know that much. If you keep mixing the home brew and petrol, I'll be the one k.o. in the tent...
sorry boss:baby:

[chrisc]

I know this is SUPER early still but trying to plan the summer onslaught of racing. AMCC hampton club series, AMCC bucket series, North Island bucket series, 125GP at the nationals, open practice days, it's going to be full on! :apumpin::headbang::ar15:

Any more progress on the dates for round 3 (manfield), the Tokoroa GP and round 4 (Edgecumbe)?

[mr bucketracer]

I know this is SUPER early still but trying to plan the summer onslaught of racing. AMCC hampton club series, AMCC bucket series, North Island bucket series, 125GP at the nationals, open practice days, it's going to be full on! :apumpin::headbang::ar15:

Any more progress on the dates for round 3 (manfield), the Tokoroa GP and round 4 (Edgecumbe)?update is i'm going to smash you all :banana::nya::brick::motu::bash::yes:

[TALLIS]

its depending on what the dates are scott.... thats what hes asking.... weather he bothers turning up

[Henk]

Manfeild date has been delegated to a responsible adult
Edgecumbe we won't be able to set until we get the Auckland calendar sometime in October.
We will try and avoid clashes with everything else.

[mr bucketracer]

its depending on what the dates are scott.... thats what hes asking.... weather he bothers turning upjust trying to add spice to bet the fat man:lol: never happen

[chrisc]

just trying to add spice to bet the fat man:lol: never happen

Hey fat man, trade bikes then lets race? :Pokey:

[TALLIS]

Hey fat man, trade bikes then lets race? :Pokey:

swap bikes, strap 40kg on, then race smart arse :tugger:

[mr bucketracer]

swap bikes, strap 40kg on, then race smart arse :tugger:i got my cb125 ready for him , he would not want to be seen on a pink bike would he lol

[Calvert86]

Round 1 fast approaching! Are the other dates confirmed yet? Camping at rd 1 allowed?


Calvert86

[Henk]

Camping is all good at Toke, waiting on the comitee at Edgecumbe and on news of the possible Manfeild round.

[Henk]

Tokoroa is not far off now (5th 6th Dec)
Edgecumbe is all go.

[mr bucketracer]

Tokoroa is not far off now (5th 6th Dec)
Edgecumbe is all go.cool ,good work , sidecar boys , can you make it

[chrisc]

Tokoroa is not far off now (5th 6th Dec)
Edgecumbe is all go.

Edgecumbe dates?

[Henk]

Edgecumbe dates?

23rd and 24th April.

[goose8]

Just wondering if there will be any f5 bikes goingTo tokoroa I plan to bring my bike would be nice to have someone to race?

[Henk]

Drag it along and run it in B grade, I'm sure you'll find someone to play with.

[Bert]

Just wondering if there will be any f5 bikes goingTo tokoroa I plan to bring my bike would be nice to have someone to race?


Drag it along and run it in B grade, I'm sure you'll find someone to play with.

There is a F5 rider coming up from here. So that makes two...

[goose8]

There is a F5 rider coming up from here. So that makes two...

Well might be able to get a top two haha

[cotswold]

There is a F5 rider coming up from here. So that makes two...

I would have but it's in bits

[Henk]

If anyone gets to the track and she's locked up as tight as a drum either jump the fence and set up camp or give me a call on 021 145 3090 and I'll tell you how to get your hands on the key.

[rodg]

Wish we were going. Great weekend. Even have a shiny new piston and tyres on the TZ. being on the January round.

[Bert]

Wish we were going. Great weekend. Even have a shiny new piston and tyres on the TZ. being on the January round.

Good luck with the big bikes?
You know you will miss all the real racing and mature conversations; amongst a group of intelligent like minded individual's.


And a few .....deleted.....:msn-wink:

[goose8]

Drag it along and run it in B grade, I'm sure you'll find someone to play with.

Hey henk what's a good lap time in f5 at tokoroa?

[Pumba]

......mature conversations; amongst a group of intelligent like minded individual's.

Pffft, if that is what it has come too I am glad I am missing it


And a few alcoholics :msn-wink:

:weep::weep::weep::weep::weep::weep:

[Pumba]

Hey henk what's a good lap time in f5 at tokoroa?

About a second less than he can do:dodge:

[Henk]

Hey henk what's a good lap time in f5 at tokoroa?

35 seconds? To be honest I don't know. Have a look at the mylaps site, results from last years GP should be there.

[mr bucketracer]

35 seconds? To be honest I don't know. Have a look at the mylaps site, results from last years GP should be there.around 46 seconds i think

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[Henk]

Pffft, if that is what it has come too I am glad I am missing it



:weep::weep::weep::weep::weep::weep:

We will miss your deep philosophical insights.

[chrisc]

2015 GP at Tokoroa:
http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1118349

2015 NI Series R1 at Tokoroa:
http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1100962

[cotswold]

Hey henk what's a good lap time in f5 at tokoroa?

45s is fast mere mortals 47-49s

[Henk]

45s is fast mere mortals 47-49s

So I was right, 35s would be a good lap.

[goose8]

So I was right, 35s would be a good lap.

Yes , but I don't think I'll will get to close to 35s bikes almost together first race for it so will aim for finishing , then maybe something in the high 49s? Go the cb100

[mr bucketracer]

Yes , but I don't think I'll will get to close to 35s bikes almost together first race for it so will aim for finishing , then maybe something in the high 49s? Go the cb100but thats a 4 stroke:no:

[goose8]

but thats a 4 stroke:no:
Yeah it's been awhile since I've had one so
See how she's goes

[goose8]

Yeah it's been awhile since I've had one so
See how she's goes

Just don't get those 50s making to much power an we should have some good races

[Aeromo]

What time should I rock up on Saturday, 9am?

Does anyone have a front slick they want to sell?

[Henk]

What time should I rock up on Saturday, 9am?

Does anyone have a front slick they want to sell?

Turn up any time you like, we'll be there Friday night. If you get there and the gate is locked I'll be in the blue tent next to the transit. I might swear at you a bit if you wake me up but I will let you in. 8:30 is probably a good time if you want to park, unload bikes and be ready for sign on.

[Aeromo]

Thanks, I will be there at 8.30 if its not raining :rolleyes:

[Henk]

Weather looking great so far

[Henk]

Heads up on a possible date change.

Edgecumbe is likely (95%) to move to either 6-7 or 13-14 February to free up April for a possible fourth round on the back track at Manfeild.

I should have confirmation by next week. If Manfeild doesn't come off we may be down to a three round series unless inspiration strikes. We are reasonably confident we can make this fly although the entry fee for Manfeild will be higher than the normal $30

[chrisc]

Mental good weekend. Love the North Island series. Cheers for the intense competition and thanks to the legendary people who make it happen as always!

I sat out the last race today because I had definitely done enough laps over the weekend to be happy and wanted to take some photos.
This is the first lap. Will kooked the start and had to fight back from like 10th or something. Good racing lads.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5651/23259831940_d2b95b5df3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BroHFb)
_MG_7405 (https://flic.kr/p/BroHFb) by Chris Cain (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonscc/), on Flickr

[Henk]

Huge thanks to Brian and Mel

Tokoroa 2015 rocked

That is all.

[Calvert86]

Home and unpacked thanks to everyone especially all the organisers for a great weekend!


Calvert86

[TALLIS]

Yep, good weekend's racing. The Mk2 ford was flying out there. Few issues with Scott's engine tying up early on in the day, but as for the 50, what a hoot! Besides being thrown down the track more than once and handed around, it performed awesome for its first outing.

[seymour14]

As Nick said, great weekend, even the weather did its part faultlessly. Well run and was amazed how efficient the main races were got through on the Sunday, went like clockwork.

Will get some footage up over the week and post the links through the GPR thread, keep you posted...

[Henk]

Heads up on a possible date change.

Edgecumbe is likely (95%) to move to either 6-7 or 13-14 February to free up April for a possible fourth round on the back track at Manfeild.

I should have confirmation by next week. If Manfeild doesn't come off we may be down to a three round series unless inspiration strikes. We are reasonably confident we can make this fly although the entry fee for Manfeild will be higher than the normal $30

Nboth of those dates have issues, one is Waitangi weekend, the other clashes with an AMCC club round. 27-28 Feb is another option but is two weeks before the GP although this means lots of travel in a short timeframe it is the preferred option at the moment.

[goose8]

around 46 seconds i think

,
Well I managed a 46.4 an bike has room for improvement ,as does the rider so pretty happy with my little f5 bikes first outing.

[mr bucketracer]

Well I managed a 46.4 an bike has room for improvement ,as does the rider so pretty happy with my little f5 bikes first outing.hell thats good!

[Pumba]

Just paid for my licence so in order to get value I now have to turn up to all the NI meets.

If I had a preference it would to spread them out a bit, but what happens wild happen I guess!

[Calvert86]

Just booked leave so will be at taumaranui in January! Hope the rest of the dates work out!!


Calvert86

[Henk]

For anyone who hasn't been to Taumarunui, photos that give some idea of the setting are here

https://flickr.com/photos/44752341@N08/sets/72157626205797906

From the rather wet 2011 meeting, traction is surprisingly good in the wet.

[cotswold]

like this track so aim to turn up with the 50 and the foul stroke, it's wifies birthday treat a weekend in the countryside.

[Henk]

like this track so aim to turn up with the 50 and the foul stroke, it's wifies birthday treat a weekend in the countryside.

Yay birthday party, are you bringing cake?

[cotswold]

Yay birthday party, are you bringing cake?

cake will be in evidence, it's a round number but wouldn't dare say which.

[mr bucketracer]

cake will be in evidence, it's a round number but wouldn't dare say which.same cc. as the the f5 bike ;)

[chrisc]

Photos are up from round 1. Click here for the full album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonscc/albums/72157659734847064)

They're mostly from race 3 because that's the only race I didn't do so I could get some photos. Enjoy

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/732/23473243001_615e814ed7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BLfvme)

[cotswold]

same cc. as the the f5 bike ;)

I can not confirm or deny that

:yes:

[Henk]

same cc. as the the f5 bike ;)

I doubt Mrs B Grade Tim is turning eighty

[mr bucketracer]

I doubt Mrs B Grade Tim is turning eightyi was waiting for this lol

[TALLIS]

Great stuff Chris, race three was the only one worth watching anyway.....:wings:

A little bit confused by this pic tho, was Dave looking for help from higher places?

[Henk]

Sorry for raising false hopes about Manfeild, it isn't going to happen this year, it was all a bit too last minute and unfortunately there are no weekends in Feb that don't suck for one reason or another. Back to the original dates with the final round at Edgecumbe.

[chrisc]

Blast! Cheers for trying though team

[chrisc]

What was the final outcome for Edgecumbe round dates?

[Henk]

What was the final outcome for Edgecumbe round dates?

Original dates stand, 23 24 april