2016 Hamilton Motorcycle Club Winter Road Race Series

[Rcktfsh]

2016 Winter Road Race Series

Due to the redevelopment of Hampton downs and substantial cost increases the club has decided to relocate this years series to Taupo. This will allow us to maintain last years entry prices and maintain the clubs aims of running an affordable club series. Confirmed dates are

Round 1. Sunday 8 May
Round 2. Sunday 11 September
Round 3. Sunday 9 October

[Doppleganger]

Good call.

HD is going to out price a lot of clubs with the cost of producing this 'world class facility'
Probably only going to be the top 10% that can afford to race there in the future

[roogazza]

2016 Winter Road Race Series

Due to the redevelopment of Hampton downs and substantial cost increases the club has decided to relocate this years series to Taupo. This will allow us to maintain last years entry prices and maintain the clubs aims of running an affordable club series. Confirmed dates are

Round 1. Sunday 8 May
Round 2. Sunday 11 September
Round 3. Sunday 9 October

Wouldn't mind a zing around there, on my bucket list.
But f..k it, for motorcycling esp, it has to be cost effective. Good news.

[Doppleganger]

Wouldn't mind a zing around there, on my bucket list.
But f..k it, for motorcycling esp, it has to be cost effective. Good news.

It aint cheap to race there now (not that it ever was)

http://amcc-dev.org.nz/index.php/menu-roadracing/entry-forms/173-2015-2016-club-championships-round-4.html

[chrisc]

I was wondering if this would happen. Shit yeah I love Taupo! Not quite the grip levels of HD but in my opinion at least, a much more flowing and fun track. It's not even very far either.
Will it be track 1 or 2?

[Aeromo]

Awesome!!!!

[Dreama]

It aint cheap to race there now (not that it ever was)

http://amcc-dev.org.nz/index.php/menu-roadracing/entry-forms/173-2015-2016-club-championships-round-4.html

So is going back to Puke an option for AMCC ?

[trustme]

I don't think MNZ will allow it.

[gjm]

I don't think MNZ will allow it.

Too many big, solid walls.

[desmoto]

Too many big, solid walls.

How did the classics get to race there?

[roogazza]

I don't think MNZ will allow it.


Too many big, solid walls.

:laugh::laugh::bleh:
All my mates are so glad we had the 70's.This new generation have no idea just how great it was.

[gjm]

How did the classics get to race there?

Maybe MNZ don't think they go fast enough? I'd disagree, but it's not my call.


:laugh::laugh::bleh:
All my mates are so glad we had the 70's.This new generation have no idea just how great it was.

Agreed. (Even though I didn't start racing 'til the 80s. :) )

[Rcktfsh]

I was wondering if this would happen. Shit yeah I love Taupo! Not quite the grip levels of HD but in my opinion at least, a much more flowing and fun track. It's not even very far either.
Will it be track 1 or 2?

Hi, will be track 2 so no resting time, a lot of people don't realise lap times around track 2 are about 2 seconds longer per lap than Hampton Downs so riders won't be missing out on track time.


So is going back to Puke an option for AMCC ?


I don't think MNZ will allow it.


How did the classics get to race there?


Maybe MNZ don't think they go fast enough? I'd disagree, but it's not my call.


Not really relevant to this thread but have just finished a great weekends racing at Pukee, the register obtained a permit because they applied for one with a comprehensive track management plan in place. There are aspects of the track that aren't ideal safety wise but imo way safer than street circuits, in saying that i'm not bagging street circuits and happily race Wanganui. At the end of the day we aren't in this game for our health but its up to riders to individually decide what level of risk is acceptable to them. Certainly a lot of experienced riders had no issue with Pukee last weekend.

[rustys]

Hi, will be track 2 so no resting time, a lot of people don't realise lap times around track 2 are about 2 seconds longer per lap than Hampton Downs so riders won't be missing out on track time.


Maybe MNZ don't think they go fast enough? I'd disagree, but it's not my call.


Not really relevant to this thread but have just finished a great weekends racing at Pukee, the register obtained a permit because they applied for one with a comprehensive track management plan in place. There are aspects of the track that aren't ideal safety wise but imo way safer than street circuits, in saying that i'm not bagging street circuits and happily race Wanganui. At the end of the day we aren't in this game for our health but its up to riders to individually decide what level of risk is acceptable to them. Certainly a lot of experienced riders had no issue with Pukee last weekend.

Well done Shaun.

[Rcktfsh]

Entry form will be available soon.

[Rcktfsh]

Entry forms are now available at http://www.hamiltonmcc.org.nz/ . Due to the shift to Taupo we have been able to reduce entry fees to $130.00 for club members, $150.00 non members. If you are are under 23 & entering Junior Race entry is half price ie $65.00 or $75.00.

[manxkiwi]

Too many big, solid walls.

I don't understand the issue with the walls at Pukie. Hampton has a great big wall all the way on your left at the fastest part of the track, going in to 6 ain't too clever either. Ask Stroudy, he threw his bike over the wall there (brake failure admittedly, but it happens). Exiting turn three, great big wall, also out of 5.

Taupo isn't off the hook either: Last turn coming on to the start finish, solid wall, perpendicular to path of track vehicles. Get the last chicane wrong and you're arguing with a wall end on.

Don't get me wrong, I really like all these tracks. Have ridden them all many times. I just don't get the rep Pukie gets. I wish it was still an option for meetings.

[swarfie]

I don't understand the issue with the walls at Pukie. Hampton has a great big wall all the way on your left at the fastest part of the track, going in to 6 ain't too clever either. Ask Stroudy, he threw his bike over the wall there (brake failure admittedly, but it happens). Exiting turn three, great big wall, also out of 5.

Taupo isn't off the hook either: Last turn coming on to the start finish, solid wall, perpendicular to path of track vehicles. Get the last chicane wrong and you're arguing with a wall end on.

Don't get me wrong, I really like all these tracks. Have ridden them all many times. I just don't get the rep Pukie gets. I wish it was still an option for meetings.

Totally agree. I've raced on all of these tracks myself many times too and certainly don't have an issue with the changes made at Puke. I was asked what I thought of the "walls" after my first practice session at last years Classic Festival...my answer was "what walls, didn't see any on my race lines".
I really don't get MNZ's opposition to Puke, especially when they sanction the likes of Paeroa (and I've raced there from the very first event and probably more than most) when it's potentially a way worse proposition. Yep, sure there's always going to be things to hit if you're unfortunate enough to have an off but if you don't like the prospect you shouldn't be there in the first place. Having said that I've more than once looked at that wall at Taupo and thought....oooohhhh don't like the look of that. I'm racing there this weekend though and it won't stop me from riding to my limit.:Punk:

[Rcktfsh]

Taupo have told me they will most be running a track day on Saturday 7 May, so a good oppurtunity for some cheats practice. Will post booking details and price when I have confirmation.

[Rcktfsh]

Taupo Track are running a test day on Saturday 7 May, cost is $80.00, to book a spot contact Jacki at jacki@bmmp.nz or phone 07 3765033.

[Rcktfsh]

Weather forecast is looking great fine and a high in the low 20's for the weekend, normal entries have closed but if you haven't don't panic. Get your entry in by Thursday and we will waive the late entry fee. Entries will be taken on the day but incur a late fee as it adds a whole level of stress on the organisers! http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/New-Zealand/Taupo-Circuit/14-Day-Forecast.aspx

[jellywrestler]

Weather forecast is looking great fine and a high in the low 20's for the weekend, normal entries have closed but if you haven't don't panic. Get your entry in by Thursday and we will waive the late entry fee. Entries will be taken on the day but incur a late fee as it adds a whole level of stress on the organisers! http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/New-Zealand/Taupo-Circuit/14-Day-Forecast.aspx

do you need a race license? if so Jay has yours....

[Rcktfsh]

do you need a race license? if so Jay has yours....

Yes he's currently negotiating ransom terms.

[busadayz]

Thanks to HMCC for a great first round of the winter series. Lets hope the we get more of the same at round two.

[Rcktfsh]

Meeting Report
Round 1 - 2016 HMCC Putoline Winter Series
Sunday May 8th Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park
Taupo
On a Foggy, Cool, Cloudy but Fine Sunday, these were the condition’s that greeted riders and teams at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park for Round 1 of the HMCC Putoline Winter Series.
The racing across all the Classes was Fantastic, it didn’t matter if it was the front runners battling for the lead or in the middle of the pack, the racing was good, clean and hard.
Right from Race 1, the Boyd Motorcycles Supermoto Race set the scene, for the rest of the day with plenty of battling going on through the field. Craig Scott #62(Honda CRF450) enjoying the day taking out 3 race wins on the day and Chris Andrews #4(KTM) and Hamish Boyd #45(Yamaha) battling out for the remaining podium positions.
Following the Supermoto’s on the day was the Putoline Oils Senior Races, consisting of Superbikes and 600 Supersports the racing was brilliant, on the ‘shorter track’ the 600’s were able to battle with the bigger Superbikes often Out-Braking the bigger bikes, this was shown from the word go when Damon Rees took off and lead the Bigger Bikes away from Jay Lawrence, Dillon Telford and brother Mitch Rees, it took a few laps for Telford on his ‘Red Devil Racing’ Aprilia to get past Rees but when he finally did the bigger bike got away from Damon’s 600 and Mitch’s CBR1000 and this was Telford’s first Win of 3 for the Day.
Next up were the NV Motorcycles Combined Classic/Post Classic Races, Now this made for some Fantastic racing with a few of the ‘Postie Boy’s’ arriving to the Dummy Grid a bit late and had to start from ‘Pit Lane’, So with Glenn Eggleton, Gian Louie, S J Cavell and others sitting in pit lane this allowed Mark Hatton and Peter Smith to take off and battle for the lead which they did, Hatton lead for most of the race until Smith passed him inside turn 1 with only a lap remaining, but in the meantime Eggleton was slicing his way through the field too 3rd place, there was good racing in their next two races with Eggleton making it to the grid to take wins in the next 2 races.
The Honda Hamilton Clubmans provided plenty of entertainment throughout the day with #23 Jordan Burley(Triumph) having a good day with 2 wins and a second placing from #9 Mike Dawes getting two 3rds and a second with #42 Gary Morgan and #76 Wayne Oran(Kawasaki) grabbing a Win in Race 2 for the Class.
The Bridgestone Intermediate Races provided some interesting racing but the Class was dominated throughout the day by #97 Nathan Jane(3 Wins), #89 Josh Augustine(Suzuki) 3 2nd Placing’s and Eddie Kattenburg(Kawasaki) 3 3rd placings
The Shoei Junior Class was the final Class to race at the meeting, Jacob Stroud got himself 3 Wins for the day on his Hyosung X4R, but didn’t have it all his own way and had to race hard with #79 Leon Jacobs and #84 Shayne Lawrey(KTM) both leading races through the day until Jacob came through for the Wins.
Results
Boyds Motorcycles Supermoto
Race 1 -1st #62 Craig Scott, 2nd # 45 Hamish Boyd, 3rd #4 Chris Andrews
Race 2 – 1st Craig Scott, 2nd Chris Andrews, 3rd Hamish Bond
Race 3 – 1st Craig Scott, 2nd Hamish Bond, 3rd Chris Andrews
Putoline Oil Seniors
Race 1 – 1st #20 Dillon Telford, 2nd Damon Rees, 3rd Mitch Rees
Race 2 – 1st Dillon Telford, 2nd Damon Rees, 3rd Mitch Rees
Race 3- 1st Dillon Telford, 2nd Damon Rees, 3rd Andrew Stroud
NV Motorcycles Classic/Post Classic Combined
Race 1- 1st #28 Peter Smith, 2nd #164 Mark Hatton, 3rd #582 Glenn Eggleton
Race 2- 1st Glenn Eggleton, 2nd Mark Hatton, 3rd Gian Louie
Race 3- 1st Glenn Eggleton, 2nd Peter Smith, 3rd Mark Hatton
Honda Hamilton Clubman
Race 1-1st #23 Jordan Burley, 2nd #42 Gary Morgan, 3rd #9 Mike Dawes
Race 2-1st #76 Wayne Oran, 2nd Jordan Burley, 3rd Mike Dawes
Race 3 – 1st Jordan Burley, 2nd Mike Dawes, 3rd Gary Morgan
Bridgestone Intermediate
All 3 Races, 1st #97 Nathan Jane, 2nd #89 Josh Augustine, 3rd Eddie Kattenburg
Shoei Junior
Race 1 – 1st #27 Jacob Stroud, 2nd #79 Leon Jacobs, 3rd #84 Shayne Lawrey
Race 2 – 1st Jacob Stroud, 2nd Leon Jacobs, 3rd Shayne Lawrey
Race 3 1st Jacob Stroud, 2nd Blair Lambarth, 3rd Shayne Lawrey
Full Results/Times can be found at www.marktime.co.nz

[Rcktfsh]

Thanks to our awesome sponsors at Whites Powersports we have a Shoei NXR Graphic helmet to give away at round 2 of the Putoline WRRS. All entries received by 5 September go into the draw to win it.

[Rcktfsh]

Taupo Circuit will again be running a track day on Saturday the 10th before round 2 on Sunday 11 September.

[Rcktfsh]

To book a spot for the track day on 10 September email Jacki , her email is jacki@bmmp.nz , cost is $100.00

[Rcktfsh]

Long range forecast is looking great for track and race days. Don't forget to get your entries in by next Sunday to be in the draw to win a Shoei helmet. The sign on team have told me off for being a little lenient with late fees so get those entries in.

[CHOPPA]

Super impressed with the Hamilton MCC, really well run event, timing was like clock work, officials friendly and efficient! Awesome day thank you

[Mental Trousers]

Super impressed with the Hamilton MCC, really well run event, timing was like clock work, officials friendly and efficient! Awesome day thank you

Quite a contrast to the day before. But we won't talk about that here.

Great days racing :niceone:

[Rcktfsh]

Thanks for the positive feedback Choppa & MT, the club was stoked with another strong turnout for round 2. Time to get your entries in for round 3 on 9 October. Taupo won't be running a trackday on the 8th as the track is already booked but Playdays are running one on the 7th. All entries received by 1 October go in the draw for a set of Bridgestone tyres for the final round. We will be holding prizegiving at a venue to be confirmed in Taupo immediately following racing.

Heres a link to series points https://www.facebook.com/Hamilton-Motorcycle-Club-Inc-NZ-186420158892/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154055277558893

[Rcktfsh]

Long range forecast is looking good, don't forget to get your entry in by Sunday to be in the draw for a set of Bridgestone tyres.