Goblin
27th November 2006, 12:46
Rotorua Rat Riders arrived at the track about 7.15am to join the que waiting for the track to open. Managed to score a handy pit by the pit lane and set up for the day. Got signed on and scrutineered and waited for the first of 2 practice sessions. This was my first race meeting on my own bike and on my competition licence so it was all new to me, I was as excited as a kid at christmas. I entered F3 and Post Classics so got to do four practice sessions. Was a little disapointed to see lap-scoring done the old fashioned way as I find the Tim Gibbes system really handy to analyse and compare lap times with myself and other riders.
First race Classics: As I hadn't done the previous round I thought I was meant to start from the back of the grid. Sort of got to the middle of the grid and got a flying start. Saw a gap and gunned it off the line and made up a few places. Settled into about mid field and just worked on staying upright. Finished in 8th place.
Second race F3: Came in from my first race and straight onto the dummy grid for F3. Was already warmed up for the warm-up lap and got onto the startgrid near the back. Got another flying start, made up a few places and loved the traffic jam at turn 1 :headbang: No doubt about the saying 'The bullshit stops when the flag drops.' It was a huge field so I finally got to do some good battling with other riders. Passed a few guys and was passed by others. Really enjoyed myself and came in 20th.
Third race Classics: Pretty much a repeat of the first race only I finished in 7th place.
Fourth race F3: Got yet another flying start and barged my way into turn 1 and tried to hold my ground but got passed by heaps and I dont think I managed to get passed anymore. Finished in 21st place.
Fifth race Classics: Pushed my way closer to the front of the grid only to stuff up the start. Was a really good race and I got to pass a few and came in 6th place.
Last race F3: Did the old get as close to the front as possible and charged off the line into the war zone that is turn 1! :love: Saw some swapping paint and dodging each other and let out a :woohoo: Managed to hold Gav off for 2 laps(I think) and was gutted to see him pass me. Was so much fun I didn't want the race to finish. For most of the last race I could hear a Motard right up my butt which made me try even harder. He eventually got past me and I came in 19th place.
I was totally blown away by the 32 starters in the Motard class!:gob: There were three riders who were in a league of there own though, Brendon Coad, Cody Someone #777 and one other who battled it out every race. Absolute pleasure to watch!
Great to see kickingzebra do so bloody well in F1:rockon: and it was great to meet your tiny...she's a real sweety. Also vtec, GarryH and Kyle who all raced really well. Sugilite who also turned up...all the best getting the suspension and tyres sorted before next time.:yes: And my fellow Rat Rider HDTBoy....Congratulations on the win and the bin! You did bloody well and are my favourite team mate!:niceone:
Good too see Meekey Mouse there checking it all out too. Thanks for your help in the pits.:sunny:
First race Classics: As I hadn't done the previous round I thought I was meant to start from the back of the grid. Sort of got to the middle of the grid and got a flying start. Saw a gap and gunned it off the line and made up a few places. Settled into about mid field and just worked on staying upright. Finished in 8th place.
Second race F3: Came in from my first race and straight onto the dummy grid for F3. Was already warmed up for the warm-up lap and got onto the startgrid near the back. Got another flying start, made up a few places and loved the traffic jam at turn 1 :headbang: No doubt about the saying 'The bullshit stops when the flag drops.' It was a huge field so I finally got to do some good battling with other riders. Passed a few guys and was passed by others. Really enjoyed myself and came in 20th.
Third race Classics: Pretty much a repeat of the first race only I finished in 7th place.
Fourth race F3: Got yet another flying start and barged my way into turn 1 and tried to hold my ground but got passed by heaps and I dont think I managed to get passed anymore. Finished in 21st place.
Fifth race Classics: Pushed my way closer to the front of the grid only to stuff up the start. Was a really good race and I got to pass a few and came in 6th place.
Last race F3: Did the old get as close to the front as possible and charged off the line into the war zone that is turn 1! :love: Saw some swapping paint and dodging each other and let out a :woohoo: Managed to hold Gav off for 2 laps(I think) and was gutted to see him pass me. Was so much fun I didn't want the race to finish. For most of the last race I could hear a Motard right up my butt which made me try even harder. He eventually got past me and I came in 19th place.
I was totally blown away by the 32 starters in the Motard class!:gob: There were three riders who were in a league of there own though, Brendon Coad, Cody Someone #777 and one other who battled it out every race. Absolute pleasure to watch!
Great to see kickingzebra do so bloody well in F1:rockon: and it was great to meet your tiny...she's a real sweety. Also vtec, GarryH and Kyle who all raced really well. Sugilite who also turned up...all the best getting the suspension and tyres sorted before next time.:yes: And my fellow Rat Rider HDTBoy....Congratulations on the win and the bin! You did bloody well and are my favourite team mate!:niceone:
Good too see Meekey Mouse there checking it all out too. Thanks for your help in the pits.:sunny: