I WANT TO HELP TEAM KB

[SARGE]

ok folks .. there has been alot of stuff on here recently about supporting local racers and such..i know alot of people here are tapped out around this time of year and cant do anything finacially but there ARE a few things that racers need that dont cost much or anything at all...



voulenteer as a flag warden/ race meeting support.. that benifits them al
show up at the meeting with a tin of bikkies or sandwiches, bottles of frozen water
petrol vouchers for the race vans
gift vouchers to bike shops ( levers, oil, spark plugs..)
towels, rags, plastic cups...
clean thier bike for them
accomadation vouchers /a place to crash/ homecooked meal
Fast Food vouchers/ Grocery vouchers for when they are on the road



thats just a few things i can think of now.. racers.. how bout some input from all of you?.. what are the "little" things you need all the time? any support is better than none right?


get behind them folks.. maybe we have another Berry Shehan in here and we may lose him if we dont back him up.

[mikey]

you missed a category oif..........im good at lighting cigaretes an opening beers an telling people there slow an should grow some balls an ride harder

[SARGE]

you missed a category oif..........im good at lighting cigaretes an opening beers an telling people there slow an should grow some balls an ride harder


ok Mikey.. youre in charge of that then.. off you go..

[NotaGoth]

What about.. special bikkies...?

[SARGE]

What about.. special bikkies...?



no... those you leave with me....

[NotaGoth]

no... those you leave with me....

ok.......


so i'll just stick to rubbing lotion on random people then...

[FROSTY]

Every racer has his own stuff he or she needs.
But yea if you want to support the racers here in a small or big way theres lots of stuff ya can do. Sarge covered off a few
Tyres,Chains,plugs,oil,workshop time,dyno time,fuel,race gear--clothes etc
tyre warmers,tools,--Thats all stuff.
Money is always good of course
This one is me specific -When Im racing if I seem an ignorant prick please ignore it. I recall telling a good KB er to "FUCK OF PLEASE" when I was trying to get my head together one day.
Being someones permanant pit crew--That is invaluable-someone to rely on to gas up.clean the visors etc.
A thought here too --what you do for a living might be usefull to a racer. Welding /tyre fitting even computer expert.

[curious george]

I would suggest a timer.
Somebody dedicated to timing every lap and writing splits down.
I ain't asking for one, but offering if anybody wants one when I'm not riding, just ask.

[gav]

Be aware that sometimes its not all fun and games, have someone there that can load up your bike and take it home for ya if you crash and end up in hospital (or worse...) Check this thread http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=24453
A racer ran off the track during a race, hit a tree and died, amazingly he wasnt found until after the next session!! It was only his mates who alerted officials that there buddy hadnt come in after his race, it took quite a search to find him apparently.

[motobob]

Umbrella girls. Suprised you other racers haven't realised whats really important. If you can't ride fast then look fast on the start line or in the pits. Which means I need plenty of brolly dollies.

[Sparky Bills]

Even helping put the bikes back on there stands after a race is always good, Helping pack up all the bikes, tools, and other gear.
Money is a huge factor! but (speaking for myself) im not expecting anyone to give money. Im sure everyone has there own bills to pay. (would never say no though).
Someone to watch you telling you where you loose time compared to other riders.
Theres always bike transport.
Cleaning the helmet visor and screen of the bike is a handy thing.

As far as tyre pressures etc, i always like to check them myself. Basically for peice of mind.

Every racer has their own "thing" they do before a race. Its important to let them do it. I like to be alone on the bike while at the dummy grid. Or if you want to stand by me, let me do my thing, and not ask questions etc. Its a chance for me to focus and think about what i need to do while out there. And to clear my mind.
if a racer looks busy, its usually cause they are and dont need people hanging around getting in the way. The best help is just to back off and see them after the race.

Have i missed anything?

[Sparky Bills]

OH YEAH!!!

BROLLY GIRLS!!!!
Its always nice to have a nice lady at your side holding a brolly over you both.
Could have done with one at Paeroa this year. Shit it was hot waiting on the dummy grid.

[sAsLEX]

well I aint too well off being a gunnmint employyeee and all so what I have done is

- help in the pits with changing jets, sprockets, removin installing tire warmers , getting the bikes off race stands and back on at the end of races etc

- timing a practice or race, having all the laps of the race noted down so can compare with the rider to how they thought they did etc

plus its a great way to spend a day see some racing and hang out with some like minded people

[Shaun]

Most points have been covered here.
Moral support for racers is important, a huge part of a racers job is done in the head space, having people around you that are there to fully support the rider has a huge benifit.

A lot of riders have used race tires to sell, this is one of the biggest costs for racers, talk with all your friends and help move these tires on for your racer
( Sorry importors)

Some riders get to busy and pumped up to eat and drink properlly, follow them around and make them eat and drink.

If nothing is oing on and all work is finished,pick up some spanners and do a bolt check on the bike ( Safety and confidence building, the rider know's there bike is safe and good to go)

Note taking

As long as you always have notes on things that have been changed, they can always be put back if a wrong setting choice has been made, again, a lot of riders get to busy or do not think to do this.

1st or last place, all are bloody good just for trying, Congradulate them

Riders, Never forget to say thanks to the crew that made it happen for you!

[sAsLEX]

A lot of riders have used race tires to sell, this is one of the biggest costs for racers, talk with all your friends and help move these tires on for your racer
( Sorry importors)


Plus its a cheap way to get some sticky rubber! I have been running ex race tires for a while now off TS and Nicko

[MadDuck]

All the suggestions are great ...expect the brolly part cos I DONT do brollys.

Could KB perhaps pick one racer for the season and have a focus. One up and coming sponsored by KB who gets our undivided support financially and practically for the season. There are so many of the guys who race and race well on a shoe string budget that it becomes a bit difficult to spread the support.

Once that racer is on his way we support the next one.

[ajturbo]

All the suggestions are great ...expect the brolly part cos I DONT do brollys.

Could KB perhaps pick one racer for the season and have a focus. One up and coming sponsored by KB who gets our undivided support financially and practically for the season. There are so many of the guys who race and race well on a shoe string budget that it becomes a bit difficult to spread the support.

Once that racer is on his way we support the next one.

na .. you all need to support.......ME!:ar15: :2guns: :shake:

[MadDuck]

na .. you all need to support.......ME!:ar15: :2guns: :shake:


You back on those damn drugs again arent ya boy :doobey:

[FROSTY]

anyhoo--leave madduck alone --she's FMR team manager -badge to prove it

[Posh Tourer :P]

Could KB perhaps pick one racer for the season and have a focus. One up and coming sponsored by KB who gets our undivided support financially and practically for the season. There are so many of the guys who race and race well on a shoe string budget that it becomes a bit difficult to spread the support.

Errr I dont really think that'd work, everyone would want to support someone different. That and it would be hard to support one for a season and then move on to another. What would that do for the racer? Give them a bike and expectations they can suddenly no longer afford?
What I think we need is a good system of getting money/help to the racers. Riff Raff started something with her 'who wants to help the racers' thread, but these people then need to get out and meet the racers somehow and get involved. Also maybe a list somewhere of all the KBers who are involved in racing, what they race, where, and how fast they go, then people can decide who they want to support, or meet....

[Racey Rider]

You mean, something like this??


KB'ers who Race (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20486)

[SARGE]

the point i was trying to make with this thread is that it doeesnt have to cost much or even anything to go support your racers.. take sammies to the track and pass them out among the KB racers, bottles of frozen water..McD's vouchers etc..


just get out there and support anyone with a KB patch

[FROSTY]

Errr I dont really think that'd work, everyone would want to support someone different.can decide who they want to support, or meet....

I think the idea is -it doesn't matter how big or how small a contribution you feel you are able to make. Every little bit helps.
As Sarge said frozen bottled water.-say ya passed bottles out to 5 KB racers--Total cost maybee $15.00 but ya have no idea how much that can be apreciated.
One point I would make is having people you can count on all the time.
That is invaluable -Knowing there is gonna be a teamate there to help ya
-Hres the stuff Our team manager does for us.
1) lap times --its all BS and hype if ya cant quantify it
2) Measuring/recording gas quantities.
3) Tyre pressures
4) general bike checkover
5)visor cleaning
6)tool layout
Our manager has a few clues so they do other stuff too but ya get my point .
See it doesn't need to be rocket science so dont be afraid.

[Posh Tourer :P]

You mean, something like this??


KB'ers who Race (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20486)

Yep.... now we gotta combine that with Riff Raff's thread, and make sure the two groups meet up..... For drinks, at trackdays, whatever.....

[Posh Tourer :P]

the point i was trying to make with this thread is that it doeesnt have to cost much or even anything to go support your racers.. take sammies to the track and pass them out among the KB racers, bottles of frozen water..McD's vouchers etc..


just get out there and support anyone with a KB patch

KB refreshments crew.... why not?? Get a chilly bin and load it up, then give stuff out to KB racers next raceday/trackday....