Wellington: Go-Kart racing - are you keen? [Archive]

Kendog

10th January 2007, 10:13

Is anyone interested in going Karting?

2.30 tomorrow at the Kaiwharawhara

http://www.karting.co.nz/

Casual Practice Sessions:
$15.00 – 10 minutes
$20.00 – 15 minutes
$25.00 – 20 minutes
$30.00 – 30 minutes

We are looking at the crappy weather wishing we were riding our bikes, but thought this may be a fun alternative.

Ronin

10th January 2007, 10:24

Is anyone interested in going Karting sometime this week?

We are looking at the crappy weather wishing we were riding our bikes, but thought this may be a fun alternative.

http://www.daytona.co.nz/

If keen let me know when would suit.

Ohhhhhhhh Do we get to wear our bike helmets?

Trudes

10th January 2007, 10:30

If you wanna feel real special. You could grab those girls over your way too and bring them all over!:Punk:

Well I'm keen baby, but only when you're completely ready. (You old woman!):dodge:

Ronin

10th January 2007, 10:32

If you wanna feel real special. You could grab those girls over your way too and bring them all over!:Punk:

Well I'm keen baby, but only when you're completely ready. (You old woman!):dodge:

I have tried grabbing them several times but damn they are quick.

Would almost have to be tomorrow if the girls are riding Friday.

Trudes

10th January 2007, 10:34

Oh, I've heard!!!
We're easy as to which day really, just putting it out there at the mo. If you guys came over tomorrow, you could all do lunch at The Black Harp with the rest of the crew then we could go Karting?

Ronin

10th January 2007, 10:38

Trudes

10th January 2007, 10:41

Hmmm. I would be caging as I have my 8 year old boy in tow. Could be a starter yeah.

Hey we won't hold it against you, I'm a wuss and my bike will not be leaving it's cozy garage in this weather, and your son will love it too, then the gals could come with in your cage. (Just hand your life over to me, I'll organise it for you, no probs!)

Ronin

10th January 2007, 10:44

Hey we won't hold it against you, I'm a wuss and my bike will not be leaving it's cozy garage in this weather, and your son will love it too, then the gals could come with in your cage. (Just hand your life over to me, I'll organise it for you, no probs!)

Hahahahahahahahaha not a hope. I not long ago escaped being 'organised'. Suggestions on the other hand are greatfully accepted :innocent:

Ronin

10th January 2007, 10:47

Right, for better or worse Son and I will be in. Organise away :yes:

Trudes

10th January 2007, 10:56

Sweet, tomorrow avo, probably about 2ish suit?

elle-f

10th January 2007, 11:02

bloody hell! dammit, sorry guys after lunch with the biker gang i am heading up to University for another lunch with a friend of mine that works there and no, not as the cleaner :laugh: although i must admit - last time i went karting at that bloody place i winded myself :laugh:

Trudes

10th January 2007, 11:04

Ahhh stink Elle, are you sure you need to have two lunches?

elle-f

10th January 2007, 11:12

OMG what are you saying?? *gasps*.....of COURSE i don't need two lunches - you have seen me :laugh: now, how do i give a red rep? HAHA however, i do need to catch up with her for sure over a coffee. there is gossip i NEED to hear dammit!

hsvboy06

10th January 2007, 11:25

I'm keen, but alas not this week as I'm working. Another time, one evening or at the weekend, I'll be in (possibly).

Kendog

10th January 2007, 12:16

Right, for better or worse Son and I will be in. Organise away :yes:

We have two options:

Option 1:
Your son races at 2.30 with a group of other kids (kids prices)
15 minutes = $18.50
20 minutes = $22.00

Adults race after at 3.00 (adult prices with full speed Karts 44km/h)
15 minutes = $26.50
20 minutes = $35.00

Option 2:
We all race together at 3.00
Kids prices
Karts speeds limited to 30km/h

We are happy either way, what would you guys like to do?

Wasp

10th January 2007, 12:37

Im in, is this the one on the old hutt road?

rwh

10th January 2007, 12:52

I'm keen. Will confirm later today ...

Richard

Freakshow

10th January 2007, 12:57

Kendog

10th January 2007, 13:13

Im in, is this the one on the old hutt road?

I was thinking the one in Seaview, but we could go to the Kaiwharawhara (Old Hutt Road) one.

See below.

Kendog

10th January 2007, 13:16

I am keen but have to suggest Kaiwharawhara indoor Go Karting.

Took a group to Daytona and they were real anal and kept slowing us down.

There was some close racing with no contact but they were not happy about that and were trigger happy on the remote slow button.

Have done the same at Kaiwharawhara and they were great. They could handle tight racing and the odd nudge.

For a group like this I think Kaiwharawhara would be best. AND both have let me use my own helmet...

My 10c worth (inflation)

Thanks Freakshow.

Just gave them a call and they said they are fine for us to race tomorrow afternoon, looks to be a bit cheaper as well.

http://www.karting.co.nz/

Casual Practice Sessions:
$15.00 – 10 minutes
$20.00 – 15 minutes
$25.00 – 20 minutes
$30.00 – 30 minutes

But someone who is 8 years old needs to be 1.2m high. Ronin, is you son 1.2m?

Ronin

10th January 2007, 13:46

Sorry, been out walking said child and dog.

Yeah, he's over that easy. Would that mean he was on track with us?

rwh

10th January 2007, 14:27

Count me in.

Richard

Kendog

10th January 2007, 14:40

Sorry, been out walking said child and dog.

Yeah, he's over that easy. Would that mean he was on track with us?

Yep, if we go with the Kaiwharawhara place he can race with us, its a bit cheaper and they don't need us to book so sounds good to me.

So how does 2.30 sound?

So far we have:
Me
Mrs Kendog
Ronin
Son of Ronin
Wasp
Freakshow
rwh

Wasp

10th January 2007, 14:52

oh.... THIS week.... um, cant make it as no transport still :(

can we make it next week?

Trudes

10th January 2007, 15:03

We're back to work next week, was suggesting something to alleviate our boredom for this week. Are you going to lunch it with us at The Black Harp Wasp? Cause we can always take you with us from there if you want.

Freakshow

10th January 2007, 15:23

Yep, if we go with the Kaiwharawhara place he can race with us, its a bit cheaper and they don't need us to book so sounds good to me.

So how does 2.30 sound?

So far we have:
Me
Mrs Kendog
Ronin
Son of Ronin
Wasp
Freakshow
rwh

I am keen but when and what day
2:30 I am working so if its tomorrow it would have to be after work.

Ronin

10th January 2007, 15:47

Right. Having checked the finances, I can go karting (ohhh pun) but not make the lunch. 2:30 on the old hutt rd?

Wasp. I see your in Lower Hutt. If you are not going to the lunch I could pick you up and drop you off.

Bikers in miniature cages, on a track. Hmmmmmmm :rockon:

Trudes

10th January 2007, 16:00

Sounds about right Ronin, cya there!!

Wasp

10th January 2007, 16:01

just realised it doesnt matter - im at work this week (here right now...) and if the boss wont let me have time off to go get the bike i dont think she'll let me have lunch or go go-karting

im out :(, was thinking of organising this anyway but was thinking it would be a day after work

Kendog

10th January 2007, 16:09

Ok, sorry for the confusion with times. We were looking for something to do during the next couple of days while we are on holiday.

2.30 tomorrow it is (I will edit first post)
If anyone wants to and can attend please fell free.

Wasp, more than keen for an after work session some time as well. Happy for you to start a thread for that.

rwh

11th January 2007, 14:59

Awesome afternoon. My arms are still weak, and my Primera feels incredibly vague in the corners.

Will be keen for another go some time, but probably shouldn't spend all my bike savings ...

Richard

rwh

11th January 2007, 15:09

Actually, thinking about it ... here I am, knackered after 20 min of exercise for $25. How much does a gym cost again? Perhaps I should take this up instead :rockon:

Richard

elle-f

11th January 2007, 16:25

Here ya go - just a few from the tonnes i took and that werent so blurry! Ronin PM me your email and i can send those ones of you and the lad

elle-f

11th January 2007, 16:28

and the special guy in the primera :laugh:

Kendog

11th January 2007, 16:34

That was good fun, some very conservative driving :shifty:

Thanks for the photos elle.

Wasp

11th January 2007, 16:49

Here ya go - just a few from the tonnes i took and that werent so blurry! Ronin PM me your email and i can send those ones of you and the lad
track looks the same as when i last went - your all MILES away from that pole, very dissappointing. i sure hope someone was atleast doing drifts on the first corner after the straight (curve)

Korea

11th January 2007, 17:28

Looks like good times. Sorry I missed out... next time I'll be up for it tho' ~be very afraid :yes:

rwh

11th January 2007, 17:46

track looks the same as when i last went - your all MILES away from that pole, very dissappointing. i sure hope someone was atleast doing drifts on the first corner after the straight (curve)

Not much point going close to that pole; you're still coming out wide from the back hairpin and setting up for the tighter sweeper later. Only required for passing - and that usually worked better on the outside.

Richard

Ronin

11th January 2007, 18:02

Cheers everyone. Had a ball.

Wouldn't have been the same without the moble chicane :yes:

Wasp

11th January 2007, 18:18

Not much point going close to that pole; you're still coming out wide from the back hairpin and setting up for the tighter sweeper later. Only required for passing - and that usually worked better on the outside.

Richard

wouldnt it be better to hold the middle after the hairpin take the first corner wide then cut that one? thats what i do anyway

we should ask lbtw - the company i work for held a evening there for our clients - the lucky sod was invited, some famous cage racer was there too - peter brock i think?

apteryx_haasti

11th January 2007, 18:27

Aww....that looks like a lot more fun that what I was doing this afternoon - at work...BORING!

Ronin

11th January 2007, 19:08

wouldnt it be better to hold the middle after the hairpin take the first corner wide then cut that one? thats what i do anyway

we should ask lbtw - the company i work for held a evening there for our clients - the lucky sod was invited, some famous cage racer was there too - peter brock i think?

Thats the line I took unless I was passing. To be honest, the place is crap. Daytona next time methinks.

Wasp

11th January 2007, 20:25

yea, they used to be better - all that laser force and mini golf used to be track too, its too narrow now

but! they let me use the faster karts - never been to daytona though

Trudes

11th January 2007, 21:30

Yep was good fun, thanks for joining us guys. Arranged yesterday during shit weather then it fined up good for today, oh well, still.......:whocares: Still squeezed in a ride up the hill tonight too.
Will definitely have to organise for another session, at Daytona next time, we were originally going to go there, but someone recommended these guys instead.
Thanks for taking the photos Elle and for being our pit bitch/cheer team!
BTW, I didn't harass any children....:innocent:

Wasp

11th January 2007, 21:35

at Daytona next time, we were originally going to go there, but someone recommended these guys instead.
wasnt me but i would've said the same thing - best to go at night though cos its empty enough that the guys runing it jump on with you :D (and tell you no bumping then they took first shot putting my oldest bro into the tyres rofl)

I'll organise my night time one for Daytona then :) not sure when it will be - a feww weeks mabye. probably be like friday after work or something

Trudes

11th January 2007, 21:39

Sounds good Waspy!!:sunny:

Shadows

13th January 2007, 00:18

Just saw this thread, could have been keen.... you know Daytona has moved though don't you? Now in Wingate.

elle-f

13th January 2007, 05:22

MrsK - *gasps*.....me???? PITBITCH????............i kinda like it :laugh:

Trudes

13th January 2007, 19:58

MrsK - *gasps*.....me???? PITBITCH????............i kinda like it :laugh:

I thought you might (that's why I said it), hey you should have come to Manfield today, you could've been my Brolly Dolly and Pit Beearch!!:done:

elle-f

13th January 2007, 21:00

BROLLY DOLLY???? i dont THINK so! I would have been in there cutting your lines in the racing :laugh:

Ronin

14th January 2007, 02:11

I thought you might (that's why I said it), hey you should have come to Manfield today, you could've been my Brolly Dolly and Pit Beearch!!:done:

*cough* or zipping your jacket back up :innocent:

Trudes

14th January 2007, 06:33

*cough* or zipping your jacket back up :innocent:

Haha, I know, what a dick aye!! Blonde I tell you, Blonde!:innocent:

Hawkeye

14th January 2007, 06:48

hey you should have come to Manfield today

Hi Mrs KD. How was Manfield yesterday? It's a good job it was yesterday and not today. There's a blood river running down my street at the moment.

Trudes

14th January 2007, 07:58

Hi Mrs KD. How was Manfield yesterday? It's a good job it was yesterday and not today. There's a blood river running down my street at the moment.

It was awesome fun, I was officially the slowest person on the track (although I did pass someone once, but I think he was riding something from before WW2)! Was just thinking the same thing about the weather, we were bloody lucky really. There's another trackday on the 4th of March if you're interested in giving it a go!