2016 VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series

[Bert]

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2016 VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series
(Subject to the appropriate MNZ permits being issued).

Welcome to the home of the 4 round VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series held at Manfeild, starting in May and ending in September.

The dates for the 2016 series are as follows:

Round One: Saturday 30th April (track day) – Sunday 1st May (race day)
Round Two: Sunday 12th June
Round Three: Saturday 13th August
Round Four: Saturday 17th September

The change in race format for 2015 was a roaring success and provided amazing value for money with closer racing across the classes and significantly more time on track. As a result it was all smiles and happy faces across the paddock so we’re running the same format again this year. This year is even better value for money though, especially if you’re interested in entering multiple bikes.

Thanks to all our sponsors there will be many prizes and awards all across the classes again this year so get your entries in quick for your chance of winning one or more of the many coveted titles!

Prices for Junior class riders have been dropped: $40 (free transponder for those under 18yo)
So find a junior class rider and get them out there.
Intermediate lites
Development (including F4)
250 production
250 Clubmans junior.


Read on to discover more.....

New Website with more information arriving everyday...
2016 VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series (http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-race-series-summary/)

A massive amount of racing in the lower north island (no clashes between clubs) - so make the most of it.


Never raced before?
Wondering where to start, what to do and how to get into racing?
VMCC has setup a first timers programme to support riders making the transition to racing.
The Clubmans concept has been redesigned, allowing us to fit you (and your bike) into time banded classes; enabling you to get up to speed and have fun doing it. Support, trainers and buddies will be available.
Please read on and contact us.
Read more here (http://vicclub.co.nz/vmcc-first-timer-program/)

[Bert]

Almost a complete new committee supporting this year, so a few admin changes.

Entry and payment needs to be made 10 days before the round (any later and you will incur a $40 late fee).

volunteers and mentors are needed
So if you like to support the riders either on track as a Flaggy or as mentor to a new or junior rider; please contact the club.:niceone:

[jellywrestler]

Almost a complete new committee supporting this year, so a few admin changes.

Entry and payment needs to be made 10 days before the round (any later and you will incur a $40 late fee).

volunteers and mentors are needed
So if you like to support the riders either on track as a Flaggy or as mentor to a new or junior rider; please contact the club.:niceone:

Where are the details of the new committee please?

[Bert]

Where are the details of the new committee please?

The AGM minutes will be available via the members login on the Website.

Small list of those involved (you will know a fair few of them):
http://vicclub.co.nz/contact-us/

[Bert]

Spots are filling fast (which is great).

Get your entries in before the 10 day deadline (Thursday - tomorrow).

http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-race-series-entry/


voluneers and mentors
Please contact us
http://vicclub.co.nz/contact-us/

[Bert]

2016 VMCC Bridgestone Motorcycle Racing Series Round One



Sunday 1st May

Good News!

The late payment deadline has been extended for entries to Round One. The fee will now only apply to Round One entries not paid by the end of Wednesday 27th April! Get your entries in quick to avoid disappointment.


Whatever else you do this year, don't miss out on this exciting and amazing value for money first round.

Head over to the website for a complete rundown of the 2016 Race Series format and to get your entry forms completed.

Interested in racing but don't know where to start? Check out our 'Getting Started in Racing' pages on the website, starting with the First Timer Program page. We really want to help you get up and running, so contact us on scholarship@vicclub.co.nz for more information and support.

Easy as!

[Bert]

Massive Manawatu Weekend.

Weather played ball all weekend, while there were a few spills; there were plenty of tired smiling bods at the end of today.

Good number of entries and great battles throughout all the classes.

All the action will be on Ctas with the gentle voice of Spyda...

As per normal; if you where there and have feedback - please email the committee via the website.
We want to know your reactions and thoughts.

[Rcktfsh]

Thanks to Vic Club committee & all the volunteers for a fun weekends racing.

[sugilite]

I did the track day on Saturday. What a well run day with very few incidents. No waiting around on the dummy grid at all. Thank You very much to the VIc club and their tireless volunteers for putting on such a good day :yes:

[jellywrestler]

Well done Sloan Frost, i went and asked him if he could go a little quicker as he was 60 thousnads of a second off the F1 lap record, he did and posted a new formula one lap record of, 1.05.375
i went and congratulated him and then he packed up and went home, the outright lap record was just 32 thou quicker which is the superbike lap record, dunno whether he knew that as he may have got that too. Shane richardson went with about 80 thou of F2 one, but his tyre wasn't up to a better time.
Big scalps to score on a mis year meeting i reckon

[CHOPPA]

Well done Sloan Frost, i went and asked him if he could go a little quicker as he was 60 thousnads of a second off the F1 lap record, he did and posted a new formula one lap record of, 1.05.375
i went and congratulated him and then he packed up and went home, the outright lap record was just 32 thou quicker which is the superbike lap record, dunno whether he knew that as he may have got that too. Shane richardson went with about 80 thou of F2 one, but his tyre wasn't up to a better time.
Big scalps to score on a mis year meeting i reckon

Hey Spider, just watched the video back. Thanks for the commentary and giving me a bit of a carrot to chase. Was a great weekend, most fun I have had in a while. VMCC did really well to get through so many races and they seem to be well organised. The guy on the pit call ups was a bit of a legend

[Bert]

Round 2
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=320996&d=1460710729

Round 2 of the Bridgesone Road Race Series is hotting up already with entries flooding in. If you haven't yet entered get in quick (http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-race-series-entry/) for what's shaping up to be a jam packed event with close racing in all classes. Remember a late payment fee will apply to entries not paid by MONDAY 6TH JUNE!

http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-race-series-entry/

There's no more printing, writing, scanning and emailing entry forms anymore so it's never been easier to get your entry in. Head over the website on the link above and fill in the online entry form.

Easy as!

P.s. Don't forget to become a club member.
And and.. If you have feedback please email us; new team this year and we want to ensure that maximum fun is had.
And and and... Lock wire your caliper bolts and oily bits.


volunteers and mentors are needed
So if you like to support the riders either on track as a Flaggy or as mentor to a new or junior rider; please contact the club.:niceone:[/QUOTE]

[Rcktfsh]

R

There's no more printing, writing, scanning and emailing entry forms anymore so it's never been easier to get your entry in. Head over the website on the link above and fill in the online entry form.

Easy as!

The online entry works so well that even I was able to use it without swearing at/assaulting the lap top.

[Bert]

few reminders

Licences & Helmet details.
Check your helmet is up to specs.

fire extinguisher: they are required under MoMs (MNZ permits) & Manfeild.

[mr bucketracer]

few reminders

Licences & Helmet details.
Check your helmet is up to specs.

fire extinguisher: they are required under MoMs (MNZ permits) & Manfeild.was going but seems mc18 are diffient , need 21 ? or 28 fiber plates 14 fingers , the boys are not coming to the party )-;

[richban]

was going but seems mc18 are diffient , need 21 ? or 28 fiber plates 14 fingers , the boys are not coming to the party )-;


Word on the street is boys have come to the party. See you next Sunday.

[mr bucketracer]

Word on the street is boys have come to the party. See you next Sunday.they have and some how i worked out how to enter :woohoo:

[jellywrestler]

Word on the street is boys have come to the party. See you next Sunday.

i was heading there for a party sat night, is there one on sunday night too?

[Drew]

Wonder if I can get the RF ready for a round this season.

[mr bucketracer]

Very good ,well run meeting , the guy calling the bikes up is gold ! don't lose him

[Bert]

Done and dusted.

We almost got away with no rain (given what hit down the coast).

The club is stoked with the turnout. Great numbers in all the classes & some seriously epic battles; which look to continue for the rest of the season.

Congrats to those that braved the wet races at the end of the day.

Note: no round in July.


Current standings are available via the Vic Club website (http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-confirmed-entries/)


And as always, if you have feedback please get in touch with us.

[Bert]

The July break is over and round three has come around quite quickly...

Round Three (MNZ Permit #16231): Saturday 13th August

Entry form available here
http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-race-series-entry/

[Bert]

The July break is over and round three has come around quite quickly...

Round Three (MNZ Permit #16231): Saturday 13th August

Entry form available here
http://vicclub.co.nz/2016-race-series-entry/

tomorrow

If you are doing nothing, then you should be at Round 3.

Weather is looking OKish metservice predicting possible showers early in the morning clearing by the afternoon.

Entry numbers are looking good, so expecting some good battles across all the classes.

Classes to watch:

Junior trophy (22 confirmed entries) - Kiwibike Insurance
26 point separating 1st to 3rd (Leon Jacobs, Campbell Greyling, Keiren O'Neill).

Intermediate Trophy (16 confirmed) - CTAS
25 points separating 1st to 4th (Richard Markham-Barrett, Roger Cathro, John Medlin, Richard Ban).

Senior Trophy (15 confirmed) - Redpath Shelters
16 points separating 1st to 3rd (Jamie Maindonald, Rogan Chandler, Jay Lawrence).

[Bert]

Ok MetService didn't quite get it right. While the entries were down with the wet weather; there were some great racing throughout the day.


Senior Trophy - Redpath Shelters
Coming into the round - 16 points separating 1st to 3rd (Jamie Maindonald, Rogan Chandler, Jay Lawrence).
Jamie dominated in the wet taking three from three extending his lead. Rogan battled hard and showed class on his 675 to take three second places.
With Jay unable to attend (slipping to forth) and Ashton Hughes stepping in to third in the championship - showing class in the wet with two thirds.
The championship remains tight heading into the final round.


Intermediate Trophy (16 confirmed) - CTAS
Coming into the round 25 points separating 1st to 4th (Richard Markham-Barrett, Roger Cathro, John Medlin, Richard Ban).
Championship leader Richard Markham-Barrett suffered mechanical issues. Roger Catho On his new toy took two from three wins. John Medlin kept everyone honest with two thirds and a second. Eddie K and Malcolm McDonald featuring in the points.
Championship leader is Roger, John then Richard M-B.

Junior trophy (22 confirmed entries) - Kiwibike Insurance
26 point separating 1st to 3rd (Leon Jacobs, Campbell Greyling, Keiren O'Neill).
Junior class saw some great battles throughout the day. Race one was the highlight with Shayne Lawery and Rhy Lindsay swapping the lead and paint in shocking conditions. Rhy's little 150 not quite having the power to keep out Shaynes KTM.
Championship leader Leon Jacobs switching bikes for this round moving to a 250 production bike maintains a small lead, Shaynes two from three steps him into second in the championship and Campbell Greyling a very close third.

A number of new riders have taken the step into racing and the junior class is growing every round.

While round three was wet, everyone was smiling and enjoying the racing.

Final round in September followed with prize giving.
More into to come.