Peter Hickman and Davey Todd IOMTT Winners in NZ

[jellywrestler]

this weekend both will be racing at Taupo in the Suzuki International Series, then Manfeild the next and finally on Boxing day in Wanganui.
www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz

[1/32 man]

Myself along with a couple of mates intend to ride over for the Sunday events at Taupo.....if the weather is kind that is, otherwise we will trot down to Manfield for the 14th Dec activities.

Should be good.

[SaferRides]

this weekend both will be racing at Taupo in the Suzuki International Series, then Manfeild the next and finally on Boxing day in Wanganui.Is there a schedule somewhere? I can't find anything on the track website or the link for ticket purchase.

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[jellywrestler]

Is there a schedule somewhere? I can't find anything on the track website or the link for ticket purchase.

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www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz

[jellywrestler]

Myself along with a couple of mates intend to ride over for the Sunday events at Taupo.....if the weather is kind that is, otherwise we will trot down to Manfield for the 14th Dec activities.

Should be good.

well worth seeing t.hese guys in the rain too, it's pretty special, weathers looking tops for the weekend anyway.

[1/32 man]

weathers looking tops for the weekend anyway.

Yep, forecast has improved.

[SaferRides]

I've posted this in a couple of groups but not much interest. Time of year, or doesn't anyone watch motorbike racing in NZ now?

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[jellywrestler]

I've posted this in a couple of groups but not much interest. Time of year, or doesn't anyone watch motorbike racing in NZ now?

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if you want to go you want to, the time of the year is what it is, this meeting would not happen on anything but a public holiday, simple as that and that is what has killed most street and road racing circuits over time

[SaferRides]

Looks like the weather is just going to hold out. I didn't realise SH1 north of Tokoroa was closed so there may be more traffic on Old Taupo Road than usual.

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[1/32 man]

Four from my group are heading up and I know some from the HB Classic club are going too.
The ride to the track is always exciting especially over the wonderful Highway 5....Napier Taupo and return

[pritch]

I just received a txt from the local Ulyses branch. They have a group ride heading to Manfield.

[SaferRides]

There was some good racing today, it was worth the trip from Auckland. Super moto was fun to watch!

I did have second thoughts after all of the SH1 detours on the way home. Old Taupo Road is going to be wrecked by the time SH1 reopens. FFS NZTA, we give you enough money to do better than that.

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[1/32 man]

Super moto was fun to watch!


They were, what size motors? they were loud at the start.

How long do think the back straight is? has to be at least 1km.

On another not there was a class for adventure bikes to race???? some had tail bags and tank bags still attached....and most had working lights including brake lights?????? whats with all that NZ motorcyclists? Is it a reaction to all the pot holes and ruined roads?

[R650R]

They were, what size motors? they were loud at the start.

How long do think the back straight is? has to be at least 1km.

On another not there was a class for adventure bikes to race???? some had tail bags and tank bags still attached....and most had working lights including brake lights?????? whats with all that NZ motorcyclists? Is it a reaction to all the pot holes and ruined roads?

It’s one of those things you don’t realise what your missing out on til you try it. An adventure bike will embarrass most sports bikes at below licence loss speeds. The larger 19 and 21 inch wheels are much more forgiving if you hit loose metal on seal, it’s not an instant front end tuck like a 17.

I was quite impressed by the 1290 in pits with gravel rash on top of switch blocks.

Great day out and that Peter Hickman chap super humble and happy to talk to us mere mortals in pits.

So what was up with the bike tampering in pits? Skylarking by friendly rivals or people’s kids playing with the shiney adjusters?

[jellywrestler]

They were, what size motors? they were loud at the start.

How long do think the back straight is? has to be at least 1km.

On another not there was a class for adventure bikes to race???? some had tail bags and tank bags still attached....and most had working lights including brake lights?????? whats with all that NZ motorcyclists? Is it a reaction to all the pot holes and ruined roads?

neither of the farm bike classes used the long straight

[SaferRides]

They were, what size motors? they were loud at the start.

How long do think the back straight is? has to be at least 1km.

On another not there was a class for adventure bikes to race???? some had tail bags and tank bags still attached....and most had working lights including brake lights?????? whats with all that NZ motorcyclists? Is it a reaction to all the pot holes and ruined roads?
One of these
Championship Classes:
Super Moto Class 251cc to 450cc 4 Stroke
201cc to 300cc 2 Stroke
Maximum wheel size to be 17 inch, front and back.
Brake, engine and suspension tuning permitted. This is the main individual event

Super Moto Open Class 455cc to 700cc 4 Stroke 301cc to 700cc 2 Stroke
Any modification to wheel sizes, brakes, engine and suspension tuning permitted.


The straight is 830 m. It seems unusual to have the chicane right at the end, otherwise that last corner would be a great passing opportunity, which the track needs.

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[jellywrestler]

One of these
Championship Classes:
Super Moto Class 251cc to 450cc 4 Stroke
201cc to 300cc 2 Stroke
Maximum wheel size to be 17 inch, front and back.
Brake, engine and suspension tuning permitted. This is the main individual event

Super Moto Open Class 455cc to 700cc 4 Stroke 301cc to 700cc 2 Stroke
Any modification to wheel sizes, brakes, engine and suspension tuning permitted.


The straight is 830 m. It seems unusual to have the chicane right at the end, otherwise that last corner would be a great passing opportunity, which the track needs.

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nope, neither of those classes ran on the long straight, it was way way shorter, there were a huge amount of passes on that corner leading into the chicane and the chicane itself, i commentated all the races except the adventure bikes, and it was one of the busiest places to pass.

[jellywrestler]

specatating at manfeild on saturday is free, $20 on sunday for round two

[Kickaha]

The straight is 830 m. It seems unusual to have the chicane right at the end, otherwise that last corner would be a great passing opportunity, which the track needs.


It is actually a good place to pass into

[roogazza]

So who did the winning ? Do we have any Kiwis to kick arses ?

I got out for a ride today,(first in 8 or 9 wks after new knee was fitted).

Ran into Bill Biber and Michael Dobson in Pahiatua. Hadn't seen them for years !!!
Nice to get out.:2thumbsup,:woohoo:

[SaferRides]

nope, neither of those classes ran on the long straight, it was way way shorter, there were a huge amount of passes on that corner leading into the chicane and the chicane itself, i commentated all the races except the adventure bikes, and it was one of the busiest places to pass.

I'm not complaining as we were in the stand and it was certainly entertaning! But it just seems like an unusual layout.

Enjoyed your commentary, although all we could hear was the interviews after each race.

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[jellywrestler]

I'm not complaining as we were in the stand and it was certainly entertaning! But it just seems like an unusual layout.

Enjoyed your commentary, although all we could hear was the interviews after each race.

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they said they had set the sound, bugger, don'y enjoy doing it and worse when it's wasted

[jellywrestler]

So who did the winning ? Do we have any Kiwis to kick arses ?

I got out for a ride today,(first in 8 or 9 wks after new knee was fitted).

Ran into Bill Biber and Michael Dobson in Pahiatua. Hadn't seen them for years !!!
Nice to get out.:2thumbsup,:woohoo:

mitch rees x 2 davey todd x 1

[1/32 man]

i commentated all the races except the adventure bikes, and it was one of the busiest places to pass.

I sat in the stand on the embankment. The sound system was "Attention in the pits" loud and clear but the rest was just some guys talking about something.
A bit of info about each race would have helped me as I didnt cough up on a program being a dodgy old umemployed pensioner who owns a motorcycle.
But then I might not have heard that either.

[SaferRides]

I sat in the stand on the embankment. The sound system was "Attention in the pits" loud and clear but the rest was just some guys talking about something.
A bit of info about each race would have helped me as I didnt cough up on a program being a dodgy old umemployed pensioner who owns a motorcycle.
But then I might not have heard that either.Yes, the pit announcements were loud and clear. The programme was really for Whanganui but at least had the race schedule.

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[SaferRides]

So who did the winning ? Do we have any Kiwis to kick arses ?

I got out for a ride today,(first in 8 or 9 wks after new knee was fitted).

Ran into Bill Biber and Michael Dobson in Pahiatua. Hadn't seen them for years !!!
Nice to get out.:2thumbsup,:woohoo:How was the knee? It must be the season for knee replacements as I know quite a few people who've had or are about to have one.

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[jellywrestler]

Yes, the pit announcements were loud and clear. The programme was really for Whanganui but at least had the race schedule.

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the programme covers all threee rounds and was $5

[roogazza]

How was the knee? It must be the season for knee replacements as I know quite a few people who've had or are about to have one.

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Yeah, they seem to be pushing them thru...

I've got 110 degrees bend, so can sit on the bike just. Sitting back a bit helps which I do anyway. I figured with the knee on the peg bending a bit with all the bouncing, it was like physio . hahaha
The old gsx1400 is good and comfy so ideal .

Knee still a bit fat so if that sorts itself, movement will improve hopefully ? But hey, its only been just 9 weeks as the wife keeps telling me... :lol:

[pritch]

Yeah, they seem to be pushing them thru...

I've got 110 degrees bend, so can sit on the bike just. Sitting back a bit helps which I do anyway. I figured with the knee on the peg bending a bit with all the bouncing, it was like physio . hahaha
The old gsx1400 is good and comfy so ideal .

Knee still a bit fat so if that sorts itself, movement will improve hopefully ? But hey, its only been just 9 weeks as the wife keeps telling me... :lol:

Are ou doing the exercises?

[roogazza]

Are ou doing the exercises?

Yep, I do physio here in Levin, but honestly the only thing that pushes the joint is the cycle machine.
The other patients in the class seem to have trouble with the stairs and a few other tests.

I'm doing 45 minutes each time. Some can't do it and have had success by pedaling backwards ??? Well not pedaling .....trying to pedal !!!!
I reckon they'll be signing me off next week ?

Been driving the rideon and pushing the rotorcut since day one....

Oh you're one of those, one physio said, with a laugh ! Slow down !!!

[SaferRides]

Oh you're one of those, one physio said, with a laugh ! Slow down !!!LoL, my wife had it done about 10 years ago and was "one of those"! But she still felt it took 6 months to really get used to it.

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