Test day 17th Aug - Manfeild

[Nicksta]

So who is doing the test day coming up before the next VMCC round at Manfeild?

apparently if we ask, they will open up the long track for us to practice on at the test day. So i'm just seeing how many are keen....

[HDTboy]

They did that last year, was a bit sketchy though as they didn't have the numbers to observe the whole track at any one time

[GIXser]

me me me me me........ can i come???

[White trash]

I'll be keen if the price remains the same.

[jimbo600]

I'll be keen if the price remains the same.

Same as last time bro' $10 for a hoop reaming.

[ArcherWC]

yep im in with bells on

[Sketchy_Racer]

Damn this POS leg brace!!

I wanna come racing.

I'm gonna miss what's going to be the best VMCC round yet. FUCK IT

[Toast]

Oh, that changes everything. Was going to save the energy for race day, but will make it for this if it's full track.

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Damn this POS leg brace!!

I wanna come racing.

I'm gonna miss what's going to be the best VMCC round yet. FUCK IT

the leg brace isnt removable? hehe :dodge:

[Sketchy_Racer]

Haha, well yes it can.. But i kinda need it to keep the pieces of my knee cap together... Future use of my knee is probably a good thing eh!!

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

ducktape and cable ties can fix anything haha

fractured patella?? ouch, heal fast

[Korea]

Hey Nicksta,

I'm keen as. Especially if the full track is available. (Unless it's hoofing down)
Meant to go along to the last one but bailed at last moment.

Let us know the details when you're confirmed.

Cher :niceone:

[Leong]

We're not racers, but can help make up numbers if needed - Colin and I are coming down to do the test day then watch you guys race on Saturday.

[DEATH_INC.]

I'll be in too, at least I'll get a few more laps before minefeild gets me...

[Meekey_Mouse]

I might be in depending on finance :shutup:

[Tim 39]

I might be in depending on finance :shutup:

150s are cheap to run, get another job you'll be fine lol

[Nicksta]

ok, so i had a chat with manfeild people today.....
asked if there was enough interest, if we could do the long track.....

as stated earlier in the thread... they do have an issue with track coverage of marshalls.... they are going to see how many they have and get back to us... i'm wondering if we drum up enough emails and questions to them if they will open it... maybe we can help with a few volunteers????

what do you guys think?

[moT]

is it free??

[Tim 39]

is it free??

racing's always free

[Toast]

ok, so i had a chat with manfeild people today.....
asked if there was enough interest, if we could do the long track.....

as stated earlier in the thread... they do have an issue with track coverage of marshalls.... they are going to see how many they have and get back to us... i'm wondering if we drum up enough emails and questions to them if they will open it... maybe we can help with a few volunteers????

what do you guys think?

I don't mind taking a couple of sessions out from riding to go hold a flag if that will suffice for them. Too lazy to do all of the sessions anyway.

[Korea]

I don't mind taking a couple of sessions out from riding to go hold a flag if that will suffice for them. Too lazy to do all of the sessions anyway.

Sames goes over here ~ I may be sharing a bike so I can alternate between on / off marshalling.

[GIXser]

yep im happy to help out too nik....

ok leong reading ya earlier post, if they do day licenses, come racing dude, you will love the buzz

[Nicksta]

is it free??
BWAHAHAHAHA......

racing's always free
:yes:

I don't mind taking a couple of sessions out from riding to go hold a flag if that will suffice for them. Too lazy to do all of the sessions anyway.
exactly.... Ed and i were thinking the same thing......

[koba]

Is the next round of winter series on the long track? I thought so, if that IS the case having the whole lot on the test day is all the more useful! I, and im sure many others have never been on the back bit!

[Nicksta]

yup..... round 4 is the long track..... hence us trying to get the test day opened to the full track.....
either that or we might be able to ask VMCC to open the scrub in session for a sighting session too.... but i guess we only have limited time on the day.... and i'd prefer to familiarise myself with the track before having to qualify on it :)

[Leong]

I'm happy to do a half day marshalling.....

[moT]

yup..... round 4 is the long track..... hence us trying to get the test day opened to the full track.....
either that or we might be able to ask VMCC to open the scrub in session for a sighting session too.... but i guess we only have limited time on the day.... and i'd prefer to familiarise myself with the track before having to qualify on it :)

oh happy birthday for tomorrow!!

[Nicksta]

sush!




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[moT]

sush!




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lol ok sushing

[moT]

sush!




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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR NICKY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!

[Nicksta]

just you wait... this old fart will kick your ass next round ;)

now back to the topic at hand..... i'll email them tomorrow and see if we can help out with the marshalling... thanks heaps guys for offering....

[Sparky Bills]

Ill prob be going to the test day on the 10th. Got a few guys im helping with bike setup and general motivation. If im up to it, might take the 600 out too. Shoulder permitting that is!

Im missing the track horribly!:bye:

[Clivoris]

The full track is a tempting proposition.

[Racey Rider]

I hope to be there and would marshall a session.

[ajturbo]

I'm happy to do a half day marshalling.....
i could team up with you and do the other half....

luke will do 1 half also...

[Tim 39]

good to hear some of you helping with the likes of marshalling, a huge problem with trying to run race meetings is trying to get the helpers required, the more helpers there are the better it'll be.

great to see good on those of you willing to put a bit back into the sport

[Clivoris]

My guess is that offers to marshall are only useful in half-day doses. There isn't the time to take people out for 1 or 2 sessions then pick them up again. Best check with Manfield though.

[Leong]

i could team up with you and do the other half....

luke will do 1 half also...

Great!! I thought that the less changing around of marshalls the more track time for those racing. Assuming this is all going to work, what time do we need to be there Friday morning? We're leaving Auck after work on Thursday, stopping in Taupo, then the rest of the way in the morning...... And Duckaddict is coming with me, so hopefully he will volunteer to partner Luke!

[Toast]

So what's the verdict on this? Pretty likely that we'll be able to get some time on the long track? Need to confirm with the motel if I'm staying on the Thursday.

[Clivoris]

I will be there if it's long track.

[Clivoris]

From the horses mouth so to speak:
"If we have enough volunteers on the day, we probably could run on the full 4.5km circuit, but when we talk volunteers they need to A) be familiar with Manfeild B) able to use a 2 way radio C) ability to access a situation descriptively yet calmly.



If we had enough ‘man power’ then we would be happy to run the motorcycles on the long circuit. Would need to know prior to the test day if people were available to help.



Hope this helps

Steph"
Which matches exactly what you said Nicki. No indication there though of how many they would require.

[Toast]

I just called this Steph lady.

She said that they need 4-5 volunteers (on top of their regular staff) if the long track is to be used.

So, if we have 8 of us who can give up half a day to hold a flag and a radio, and watch out for their fellow muppets, we'd be sweet.

Ofcourse less are needed if anyone can convince their girlfriend/boyfriend to stand out in the cold all day and watch bikes fly around the track (I'm not even gonna bother asking).

So there you have it. I'll happily give up half of my test day.

Who else can commit to providing help on the day?

[Clivoris]

I will definitely be there if the long track is opened. I also have a friend (true), that is checking to see if he can take leave on the friday so he can come do a half day flag marshalling.

[Possum41]

I'll be there for the test day and will try and see if i can strum someone up to give a hand.
Will let you know.
Cheers

[White trash]

i can strum someone up .....


Ummmm??????

[Nicksta]

ok.... so how i about i creat ea list of those who have offered to help to do a half day.... then we can see how we are going.... so people.... please PM me and i'll put you on the list.... then i can give names to the Manfeild people.... (and probably a contact number too please).. .thanks all who have put their hand up for a half day..... to help us racers out! you rock!

so far:
Toast Raceyrider
Korea AJTurbo
Gixser Luke
Leong

possibly:
Duckaddict, Clivoris' friend, Possum41's friend.....

awesome stuff guys....

[roadracingoldfart]

Go Nicksta . your the organisers dream lol.
I would love to help but i wont be at the track for the Friday as im an "invaluble member of the team", The boss says that but i think he means , "no you cant have a day off you lazy shit head ".
Cheers Paul.

[duckaddict]

Yup, I'm up for it - PM sent :yes:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey Nicksta,

I haven't spoken to her :dodge: but my mum might be able to help out for half a day... let me know if you still need more people and I'll have a chat with her n see if it's possible :)

[Nicksta]

here's the latest list!
please PM me if your keen to help a half day...and i'll put you on the list.... then i can give names to the Manfeild people.... (and probably a contact number too please).. .thanks all who have put their hand up for a half day..... to help us racers out! you rock!

so far:
Toast
Korea AJTurbo
Gixser Luke
Leong Duckaddict

possibly:
Raceyrider, Clivoris' friend, Possum41's friend, Meekey Mouse's mum! :) .....

awesome stuff guys...

please remember clivoris' post earlier with the commitment required to marshall, if you are unsure especially if it comes to a crash situation we wont mind you not volunteering......
i do really appreciate all the volunteers thus far, it will help us racing the next day greatly as i've heard the long track is a doozie!

[DEATH_INC.]

if my current record is anything to go by I'll be avaliable after the 2nd lap.... :)

[Clivoris]

My mate can't confirm yet. Will post as soon as I know.

[Sketchy_Racer]

If someone takes me up there, and brings me home i'll be in

[ajturbo]

If someone takes me up there, and brings me home i'll be in
what's wrong with ya wheel chair?.. it's not that far and i bet you'll get picked up...(thumb a lift.. i'm sure SOMEONE will feel sorry for you ..)

[scracha]

I'd marshall all day providing that at some point I can get a couple of freebie laps [not sessions] to check out my new gearing. Might give Tom and Nicksta a chance to catch me in our little formula 400 battle :-)

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

We will be making custom made earplugs at the track on Aug 18th for those riders south (and north) of Taupo who have been 'wanting' (and needing) them. Stop the wind noise for $65 per pair, or for $220 we can wire the plugs for your mp3s etc. At this time we have no events to attend south of Turangi (the GC) until the new year, so if you're looking for comfortable, reliable, reusable earplugs to fit your ears only, meet with us at Manfeild. Cheers Sue

[Nicksta]

blardy thread steal :Oi:

oh-ooo... new gearing... man, i'm going to get my ass whooped.... i better practice all day then ;)

thanks sketchy... where do you need a ride from?

[Sketchy_Racer]

Kapiti.. I'll give a few of my friends a nudge around to see if they can take me/i can fit in thier car (got a leg brace on that locks my leg straight, so i don't fit in alot of cars!)

[moT]

I'd marshall all day providing that at some point I can get a couple of freebie laps [not sessions] to check out my new gearing. Might give Tom and Nicksta a chance to catch me in our little formula 400 battle :-)


hehehe you 2 are in for a supprise...

[Nicksta]

hehehe you 2 are in for a supprise...
what? your bike's inpounded again?

or you've cheated and bought a 600?

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Sorry to 'steal your thread'!! There are many riders out there who look for us and this is the only way to reach those south of Taupo. Cheers Plugz 4 Lugz

[moT]

what? your bike's inpounded again?

or you've cheated and bought a 600?

Thats a very good guess but no its not. as for buying a 600 i wouldnt do that to you guys it would be no fun..

[ajturbo]

man, i'm going to get my ass whooped.... i better practice all day then ;)



oh no..:nono:... the vision i had when i read this.....:dodge:...

sorry:innocent:

[Nicksta]

man, i'm going to get my ass whooped.... i better practice all day then ;)
oh no..:nono:... the vision i had when i read this.....:dodge:...

sorry:innocent:
oh Andy..... :nono:
by the sounds of it you'll miss it anyways... :(

[scracha]

what? your bike's inpounded again?

or you've cheated and bought a 600?

He's cheating anyway, from the way it out-drags mine and then amount of juice it consumes I think he's stuffed a VFR750 motor into that wee frame.

I washed my bike today. That's an annual event for me. Sod carbon fibre, I reckon it lost a couple of kilo's of dirt and grease.

[moT]

He's cheating anyway, from the way it out-drags mine and then amount of juice it consumes I think he's stuffed a VFR750 motor into that wee frame.

I washed my bike today. That's an annual event for me. Sod carbon fibre, I reckon it lost a couple of kilo's of dirt and grease.

yeee know too much, ye know toooo muchh

[Nicksta]

yeee know too much, ye know toooo muchh
soo Tom.. how do you fit a 750 in a 400 frame???

[moT]

soo Tom.. how do you fit a 750 in a 400 frame???

i dnt have a 750 in my frame but this time it shld out drag urs maybeeee

[Nicksta]

i dnt have a 750 in my frame but this time it shld out drag urs maybeeee
hmmmm.... good luck with that.... total loss doesn't do that much.. ;)
should be a fun round in 2 weeks! :shutup:

[moT]

hmmmm.... good luck with that.... total loss doesn't do that much.. ;)
should be a fun round in 2 weeks! :shutup:

its a bit more than that m'lady but u will have to wait an seee

[Nicksta]

Back to the topic at hand.....
here's the latest list!
please PM me if your keen to help a half day...and i'll put you on the list.... then i can give names to the Manfeild people.... (and probably a contact number too please).. .thanks all who have put their hand up for a half day..... to help us racers out! you rock!

so far:
Toast
Korea AJTurbo
Gixser Luke
Leong Duckaddict

possibly:
Raceyrider, Clivoris' friend, Possum41's friend, Meekey Mouse's mum! :) .....

awesome stuff guys...
i do really appreciate all the volunteers thus far, it will help us racing the next day greatly as i've heard the long track is a doozie!

[moT]

Back to the topic at hand.....
here's the latest list!
please PM me if your keen to help a half day...and i'll put you on the list.... then i can give names to the Manfeild people.... (and probably a contact number too please).. .thanks all who have put their hand up for a half day..... to help us racers out! you rock!

so far:
Toast
Korea AJTurbo
Gixser Luke
Leong Duckaddict

possibly:
Raceyrider, Clivoris' friend, Possum41's friend, Meekey Mouse's mum! :) .....

awesome stuff guys...
i do really appreciate all the volunteers thus far, it will help us racing the next day greatly as i've heard the long track is a doozie!

do u get free track time if you help?

[cowpoos]

do u get free track time if you help?
if you pay nikki $95 you can get free track time.

[Sparky Bills]

(got a leg brace on that locks my leg straight, so i don't fit in alot of cars!)

Your mess Glen!

[Nicksta]

here's the latest list!

i'll be calling manfeild this afternoon...

please PM me if your keen to help a half day...and i'll put you on the list.... then i can give names to the Manfeild people.... (and probably a contact number too please).. .thanks all who have put their hand up for a half day..... to help us racers out! you rock!

so far:
Toast Scratcha
Korea AJTurbo
Gixser Luke
Leong Duckaddict

possibly:
Raceyrider, Clivoris' friend, Possum41's friend, Meekey Mouse's mum! :) .....

awesome stuff guys...
i do really appreciate all the volunteers thus far.. hopefully we can all get some practice on the long track...

[Nicksta]

Bump**

i'm calling Manfeild today... thans everyone for your help... anyone else keen to help out please PM me today....thanks!

[Nicksta]

here's the latest list!

thanks all who have put their hand up for a half day..... to help us racers out! you rock!

so far:
Toast
Korea
Duke Girl
Leong
Scratcha
AJTurbo
Luke
Duckaddict

possibly:
Raceyrider, Clivoris' friend, Possum41's friend, Meekey Mouse's mum! :) .....

SO HERE'S THE DEAL:
I called Manfeild and discussed the 2 options we have...
1: 8 volunteers work a half day each. We run the full track all day. Volunteers get special half day rate if they want to ride the other half.
2: 4 volunteers work the PM only. We run short track in the morning, full track in the afternoon. Same hafl day rate for volunteers for he morning.

My ideal is that we run the long track all day. I really appreciate all the volunteers who have put their hands up. I will call Manfeild Tuesday to confirm what we have organised. Please post your choice of the above and if you are a volunteer, please confirm if you are happy to do the PM or AM so I can give your names to the organisers.

Big thanks again...... you guys rock :Punk:

[scracha]

here's the latest list!
Big thanks again...... you guys rock :Punk:

PM or AM, I don't give a monkeys. Don't even care if it's raining or not. Prob best to have a couple of flunky's spare in case someone pulls out.

[ajturbo]

hey matey..
how's the butt?... hahahahha

seriously.. i really don't care iether...

just give me a black flag and when luke goes past i'll wave it ahhahahahahha

i'll decide on the day which one luke does...

[Clivoris]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to y'all but I have been web free for the weekend. My mate has had to pull out so we can't use him. If we can run full track all day it would be good. I will do half day though. What time should we be there to sort this out?

[Nicksta]

cool thanks everyone.... at this stage, the AM people need to show around 8:45pm for a marshal's briefing.....
i'll post a list of AM/PM/maybe's tomorrow morning....
thanks!

[Toast]

Please put me down as an 'am' if poss' please Nic.

[Leong]

PM may be safer for Duckaddict and me. We're driving down from Taupo in the morning..... wouldn't want to find the Desert Road closed and let the side down!!!

[Clivoris]

I'll do a morning.

[scracha]

Toast's giving me a ride down there so putting me on the same time as him would make sense.

[Nicksta]

sweet, thanks all.... i'll post times etc tomorrow :)

[Nicksta]

Hey all, I have a spot or 2 in bent Spanner's new pit garage for the test day and race day.... PM me if you are keen to come pit with us (we are splitting the cost) garage is on pit lane, with power, air comoressor, sink/taps and close to nice bathrooms.... not to mention the company of bent Spanner racing! We can leave all equipment overnight also as it is locked/alarmed/monitored sheds..... let me know. cheers.

[moT]

anyone know what the weather is gonna be like this weekend?

[Deano]

anyone know what the weather is gonna be like this weekend?

Fark you ask a lot of questions bro.

Have you got google ?

Saturday: North Island, drizzle patches from Taranaki to Wellington, especially in the evening. Mainly fine elsewhere. South Island, heavy rain developing in the west and scattered lighter falls spreading elsewhere in the afternoon and evening.

[moT]

Fark you ask a lot of questions bro.

Have you got google ?

Saturday: North Island, drizzle patches from Taranaki to Wellington, especially in the evening. Mainly fine elsewhere. South Island, heavy rain developing in the west and scattered lighter falls spreading elsewhere in the afternoon and evening.

so its gonna be fine then??

[tri boy]

[QUOTE=Deano;1172700]Fark you ask a lot of questions bro.

Go on, cuss him out Deano, you know you want to.:rofl::rofl:

[Sparky Bills]

As i will not be at work, i may be able to come up and help out if anyone needs a hand...?
Ill be helping out my Kapiti boys on raceday, but the test day ill be free.
Pm me if you do. :rockon:

[Nicksta]

ok ,so I talked to Steph at Manfeild today....
they are happy to run the long track for bikes all day with our volunteers as long as the weather plays ball and its not too dangerous to ride the long track.

Thank you all for volunteering! If you have volunteered to marshall the AM, please report to outside the Park office at 8:45am for the marshall meeting.
This is the list i have so far:
AM:
Toast
Scratcha
Luke/AJTurbo
Clivoris
Duke Girl

PM:
Leong
Duckaddict
AJTurbo/Luke
Duke Girl
Korea

Thank you all very much! PM me if you have any queries... and i'll drop you my cell number if you need it too.
cheers!

[Deano]

so its gonna be fine then??

It's always fine on race day :scooter::yes:



Go on, cuss him out Deano, you know you want to.:rofl::rofl:

What do you mean ?:innocent:


Ill be helping out my Kapiti boys on raceday,

Is that the East Side Crew ? :zzzz:

[Sparky Bills]

Is that the East Side Crew ? :zzzz:


Being in Kapiti... It would make us the West side crew....?:innocent:

[Str8 Jacket]

Im more than happy to come help out this weekend, however I would need a lift there! Though if I left now and took cans of gas and oil then I may make it on time...

[ajturbo]

Im more than happy to come help out this weekend, however I would need a lift there! Though if I left now and took cans of gas and oil then I may make it on time...

we have a spare seat.. but we are going up on thursday....night...

the friday looks like it will be a bit wet.......

will take my gummies and umbralla......

will put luke out in morning to wave flags if wet....

[Clivoris]

Hi all,
I have just received a request from Manfield to post a notice here. They have today realised that the extension has already been booked for friday morning. This means that it will only be available during the afternoon. Nicksta, she did say that she has been trying to get hold of you. I don't know what this will mean for those of us volunteering. Personally, I will want time on the long track rather than flag marshalling, But I am bringing Str8jacket up now and she can shave her head and stand in for me.
Steph from Manfield was extremely apologetic about how this has gone down.

[Nicksta]

Hi All,

have just been advised my manfeild that the 1.5km extension is booked for the morning! So they will be running the Short track in the AM and long track for PM only. This will be from lunch (1pm ish) on.

If you are happy to volunteer the PM, please see the park people at lunch time. I wont be there first thing, but definately by lunchtime.

thank you all for your help!

**EDIT: thanks Clivoris, was at physio :( got the message from Steve tho...

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep, im coming along and im happy to do whatever is needed of me. If im not needed then I will just sit somewhere and eat pies....

[Nicksta]

lol... thanks everyone again... i'll be driving down very early tomorrow so i can make it by lunch.

report time to Manfeild office is 12pm for those of you awesome volunteers.....

see you tomorrow!

[Meekey_Mouse]

Thanks for organizing/helping to organize the long track Nicksta... was REALLY good :rockon:

[Nicksta]

no probs chick.....

Big thank you to all that marshalled for us....
even though i only made it for one session :( was great to sight the track.... thanks heaps for braving the rain while i was there to look out for us crazy riders in the rain....

dear i say we may need people to help next month on the test day before the 2 day event.... i really appreciate the volunteers taking time off and helping us....

HUGE THANKS!

[Leong]

It was quite fun marshalling, especially from the hairpin... where I did one session. Great view not only of that corner but the rest of the track as well. Luckily, apart from one bird kill, there were no incidents for us to deal with.... even in the damp conditions... thanks to you guys!!

So if you can volunteer for the next one, it really is worthwhile!

[ajturbo]

no probs chick.....

Big thank you to all that marshalled for us....
even though i only made it for one session :( was great to sight the track.... thanks heaps for braving the rain while i was there to look out for us crazy riders in the rain....

dear i say we may need people to help next month on the test day before the 2 day event.... i really appreciate the volunteers taking time off and helping us....

HUGE THANKS!
HOPEFULLY we both will be there... and
HOPEFULLY they don't book it out......that did piss me off a little... but i got over it.

[Nicksta]

HOPEFULLY we both will be there... and
HOPEFULLY they don't book it out......that did piss me off a little... but i got over it.
i hope so too, as it was i couldnt make the morning anyway....
i'll be on the phone to them this week and find out... :)