Pukekohe open days timetable

[SpankMe]

<center> <h4> Pukekohe Park Raceway Open Days </h4> People have been asking about when these are held (including myself), so I have been able to find out the following info.<br> <br> <img src="/images/Pukekohe.gif" width="599" height="320"> </center>


Check calendar for open day dates

<center> <b>Date may be subject to change - Please call info line for monthly updates
(09) 238 0553</b>
Testing from 10:30am to 4:30pm
$90 per vehicle </center>

[bluninja]

Just remember they don't put the bales out for testing days, like they do for bike racing and track days. So if you push a bit hard and lose it into the armco it will hurt a lot more.

TTFN

[SpankMe]

When I got the info from the guy who runs the open days, he said the last open day no-one turned up. So it's possible you could have the whole track to yourself for the day. :D

The open days I've been too had very few bikes.

[Kwaka-Kid]

Originally posted by bluninja
Just remember they don't put the bales out for testing days, like they do for bike racing and track days. So if you push a bit hard and lose it into the armco it will hurt a lot more.

TTFN

yes lets keep this in mind. It was only 9 odd months ago that that guy hit it and died, i beleive he was on a Suzy 1000 ? not sure. but thanx guys for finding out when they are! maybe we could organise one day where alot of us all register for and turn up? a big kiwibiker.co.nz meet :P

[SPman]

GSXR 600 I think. - tragic, but thats life. (and Death!)

[Coldkiwi]

i think a group day could be great fun. maybe warmup session before the next tracktime in April?

[wkid_one]

Who has a name and number for Manfield for a similar schedule?

Plus - when is the supposed closing of Puke happening (if at all)???

[gpercivl]

Originally posted by wkid_one
Who has a name and number for Manfield for a similar schedule?

Plus - when is the supposed closing of Puke happening (if at all)???

Manfeild has theirs on their website: http://www.manfeild.co.nz

[curious george]

I think puke is closing to the V8's because of increased horse traffic, and more money being offered from other venues.
I suppose it is inevitable that it will close to all motorsport if that is the trend. It has to do with Karaka track being sold to developer scum to build more rat houses.:angry2: */rant*
We'll see, so enjoy while it lasts.

[RiderInBlack]

Went to the open track day at Mansfeild on the 2nd Jan. F*cken awesome day for novices like me. I will never be a full-on track racer, but it give me an oppertunity to put myself and my bike (had the VFR750 then) harder, with the result of better haddling of the bike (bloody good hoon too). $30 bucks each rider. Had the rounds in slow, medium, fast and racing. This meant that riders were in groups matching the ability of their bikes and themselves. Lots of bikes.
Hoping they do days like these at Puke as well. The open days at Puke I've seen so far don't seem to have much structure.
Plan to go to the open day at Puke this Friday to try out the new bike (CBR1000FL), but will not be keen if I am too out classed (rider ability, not the bikes). I'd just fuck-off the faster riders and risk trashing a bike that I've only just got.

PS: If Puke closes ot Motor Racing, have they thought about ulturnitives? Thought they should put a track around, or by Meremere. What do you think?

[Kwaka-Kid]

i agree mate! and im SURE you wont be outclassed or piss anybody off! the track is open to all, and you have to start somewhere if you know what i mean, hell chances are youll lap my little 400 within each session, give it a go mate!

[Wellyman]

Do you need a rego and WOF for those track days??? I might convert my CRF and have a go!!! :bleh: :spudbooge

[Kwaka-Kid]

nope not at all, just as long as it doesnt look like its falling apart they let you out! even if it was im not sure they would hold you back much :S

[Quasievil]

But when the gates are open onto the track its a public road when shut it aint, so are they open ? for insurance purposes is my angle ?
Hate to trash it and not be covered :calm:

[Zed]

But when the gates are open onto the track its a public road when shut it aint, so are they open ? for insurance purposes is my angle ?
Hate to trash it and not be covered :calm:
Gates are closed when vehicles are racing- no insurance cover if you are one of those racing and bin it! :shifty:

Zed

[Motoracer]

Dunno where the gate rule came from but when the track is in use, they ALWAYS shut the gates.

Unless you have insurance covering you for racing (F-ing expensive!!), you are never covered for while riding on the track.

You don't have to push it too hard. Just go with what feels right. :niceone:

[RiderInBlack]

Shouldn't be suggesting this, but as far as Insurance is concerned I'd be tempted to wheel the bike out to the main road and tell the Insurance it happen there. Better yet, get the bike take to some out of the way back road and do the same thing! The only problem is then the police might investagate the "accident site" and ACC would want to increase our bike reg's again.
Na, if you are going to race, you will just have to grin and bare it if you take a cropper. Should be the same if you are going to "race" on the raod. Insurance does not cover for drunk drivers, why should they cover us when we are speeding (here I mean 150KPM+).
PS: I speed!

[pete376403]

You'd show them a crashed bike on the road, but no skid marks, no debris scattered around, no evidence of a crash apart from a crashed bike itself. Insurance companies can be crap but they ain't dumb. Get caught doing this and they would prosecute for fraud.

[RiderInBlack]

You'd show them a crashed bike on the road, but no skid marks, no debris scattered around, no evidence of a crash apart from a crashed bike itself. Insurance companies can be crap but they ain't dumb. Get caught doing this and they would prosecute for fraud.
YA, I knew that. I was just shit stirring. It depresses me to think that we are too scared to take risks based on the fact that the Insurance Companies wont payout:crazy: Think about that. Life is about taking risks! If you don't like the risk, don't take it. If you do, don't exspect the Insurance Companies to cover you! :moon:

[Motoracer]

I am thinking about going for a track day on the 29th of May. Anyone keen to join me?

[White trash]

how about one on a Friday next month or July?

I'll give you another shot at the title, young fella :bleh:

[Motoracer]

how about one on a Friday next month or July?

I'll give you another shot at the title, young fella :bleh:

Sweet as brotha! I'll have gained some more experience by then too. Is this oppertunity only available if you haven't sold your gixxer by then?

[White trash]

Mate, I'll ride my SRX600 around the track if I've nothing better! You'd be able to lap me once every 3 laps then. :confused2

[Motoracer]

Mate, I'll ride my SRX600 around the track if I've nothing better! You'd be able to lap me once every 3 laps then. :confused2

If it comes to that, I'll give you the chance to do your hot laps for a 20 min session on my bike and I'll have a crack at the next one. Fastest time wins!

anyhoo, how does a strictly suzi man like yourself come to own a yamaha? :crazy:

[White trash]

If it comes to that, I'll give you the chance to do your hot laps for a 20 min session on my bike and I'll have a crack at the next one. Fastest time wins!

anyhoo, how does a strictly suzi man like yourself come to own a yamaha? :crazy:

just lucky I guess

[White trash]

Anyone else be there on the 3rd of July? Before the BBQ.

Jimbo750 and myself are starters from this end, although I might wuss out and bring the bike up on a ute.

[Easy tiger]

any specific requirements for track days other than a decent bike, helmet and a full license?

[FROSTY]

For your own safety. Id do the following.
Wear a decent lid and gloves. preferably one piece leathers but as a minimum a 2 piece cudura suit.
normal road boots.
As far as the bikes concerned as a minimum. Id tape up the indicators/headlight , make sure you have decent brakes and tread on the tyres. Basicly its your neck on the line if summat craps out --Ohh and have fun out there dude

[FROSTY]

Anyone else be there on the 3rd of July? Before the BBQ.

Jimbo750 and myself are starters from this end, although I might wuss out and bring the bike up on a ute.
I might just be tempted. I neeed to get some wear on the right hand side of my tyres.
hey heres a thought --imagine running pukie -reverse direction

[Cajun]

Couple of questions, $80 per vehicle means two people could use the same vehicle and only have the one cost??

Second - if cars come, do they need to have anything with them helmets or anything along those lines??

[Kwaka-Kid]

Cajun - No its Like $80 per bike and or per person in all honesty! as a 2nd rider cant fill out a sheet without paying etc and you need to be signed up!

thats if you want to be official and all :) but they can never tell etc, i had 3 odd people riding my machine and actually didnt pay till after my 4th time out there! (forgot!) its really relaxed etc dude :)

[Cajun]

Sweet cheers Kwaka-Kid

[Redstar]

I went to one track day at puke just to check it out, that was back in Summer its likely to rain tomorrow 18th June not lookin to hot.
does you need good gear I reckon not sure what the minimum is? two pairs of Jeans? anyone know what the scruiteneers require?
You need plenty of Gas too cause your fuel consumption will be high and you need some to get to the nearest gas stop 3ks dont run on reserve.
dont forget your gonna boil your brake fluid and dont expect your tyres to not get a pasting. I think $80 is a bit of a killer they should have a pay per lap charge with a base charge or something some might like to have a go but not 20 go,s It's a good family day out when the formula 5000 and classic car club share the track(not at the same time naturally) and there no gate charge

[FROSTY]

shit mate where are you coming from.
$80 is chicken feed. The track time guys charge like 150
Last time I was there I had at least 3 hours riding for that $80 Bloody cheap
Pukie is the MOST expensive track to hire in the country

[Zed]

does you need good gear I reckon not sure what the minimum is? two pairs of Jeans? anyone know what the scruiteneers require?
You need plenty of Gas too cause your fuel consumption will be high and you need some to get to the nearest gas stop 3ks dont run on reserve.

Of course you should have some good protective gear on (but it's not compulsory) - jeans won't save any skin if you bin it! :bye:

Gas is only 2 mins down the road, and you can leave and return before and after each track session when the gates are open.

Tyres will take a beating if you go hard out! Last bike only open day (3-4 hrs riding) I wore 1/4 of the tread off my tyres.

Also, no insurance cover on the track unless you take out a special policy.


Zed

[Devil]

Hey is the 3rd a bike only one?

Im starting to get twitchy....tempted to take the cage out...

[Cajun]

nah its everything Devil, mate of mine is coming up in his hsv holden, and another friend in a ford rs cosworth, me bike will be on the trailer behind the holden,

[Devil]

nah its everything Devil, mate of mine is coming up in his hsv holden, and another friend in a ford rs cosworth, me bike will be on the trailer behind the holden,
*twitch*.....soo....tempting!.... arrrg!

[Cajun]

hahahah yeah, i lookign forward to taking the hsv holden out as well dc:< 5 litre v8 mmmmm

[Devil]

hahahah yeah, i lookign forward to taking the hsv holden out as well dc:< 5 litre v8 mmmmm
Do you know what year it is?
Id be interested in beating it up ;)

[White trash]

I have it on good authority that there'll be a special guest appearance on the 3rd by a hardened racer.

It seems every body wants a crack at ol' Trasheys title :Pokey:

[Motoracer]

I have it on good authority that there'll be a special guest appearance on the 3rd by a hardened racer.

It seems every body wants a crack at ol' Trasheys title :Pokey:

It'd be good to see Johann out there. I wonder what sorta times he'll be doing. If its dry and perfect, flat 60s or less? :eek5:

[White trash]

It'd be good to see Johann out there. I wonder what sorta times he'll be doing. If its dry and perfect, flat 60s or less? :eek5:

61seconds on your bike.

[Cleve]

Turned up yesterday (25th June) and no bikes were there...
Wasn't sure I had the day/time right...

[Posh Tourer :P]

I think there will be a whole lotta people there one the third cleve. The track days are run normally with cars and bikes together (tho not at the same time on the track, so its just luck as to whether you get a lotaa bikers or only a few

[Devil]

Hrm, to bring the cage out or not...
hmmph. Might have to save to fix the bike instead :(

Whats the deal with payment for the track days. Ive been out before, but only to watch. Do you just pay before you cross the track?

[Motoracer]

Whats the deal with payment for the track days. Ive been out before, but only to watch. Do you just pay before you cross the track?

No, you don't.

[Devil]

No, you don't.
*nudge*
...so...when/where do you pay? :)

[Motoracer]

*nudge*
...so...when/where do you pay? :)

Sorry, I read your post complitly wrong. I thought you were asking if you had to pay to watch.

Its really relaxed, you just go across and pay once you have settled in. You pay at the Jeninian homes building where you'll see a whole lotta people gathering around. That's that building where people can go on top of the roof for a good view of the front straight.

[Devil]

Sorry, I read your post complitly wrong. I thought you were asking if you had to pay to watch.

Its really relaxed, you just go across and pay once you have settled in. You pay at the Jeninian homes building where you'll see a whole lotta people gathering around. That's that building where people can go on top of the roof for a good view of the front straight.
Sweet. Tar!

[White trash]

Anyone travelling with me on Friday in the Lexus is going to miss any decent White trash tunes as the CD player is fucked and I can't afford a new'n at this stage.

Guess we could just listen to all Jimbo750s early excuses as to why he'll be going slow. :first:

[jimbo600]

Anyone travelling with me on Friday in the Lexus is going to miss any decent White trash tunes as the CD player is fucked and I can't afford a new'n at this stage.

Guess we could just listen to all Jimbo750s early excuses as to why he'll be going slow. :first:

Aint got no excuses.................I'm just crap!

As for the CD player, well what kind of shit did you go and buy then. No CD player indeed.

I can lend you an 8 track if you like.

[White trash]

well what kind of shit did you go and buy then. No CD player indeed.



Dirty Japanese "Luxury" car.

However, it does look phat with it's 18's on. It gets lowered tonight too, then on to the bike mods tomorrow night.

[jimbo600]

Dirty Japanese "Luxury" car.

However, it does look phat with it's 18's on. It gets lowered tonight too, then on to the bike mods tomorrow night.

What bike mods? You going to paint your gixxer a normal colour?

[750Y]

is puke closed for drainage repairs now? till when-ish

[Cajun]

is puke closed for drainage repairs now? till when-ish

sucky aye 750 i want it open now so i can try these tires out before they turn to mush with communting

[750Y]

sucky aye 750 i want it open now so i can try these tires out before they turn to mush with communting

take it up the twistys mate

[Cajun]

take it up the twistys mate

bit hard sometimes, espically with 250kms a week straight roads all way

[750Y]

bit hard sometimes, espically with 250kms a week straight roads all way
You doing that on supercorsas? ratchet!!

[Cajun]

You doing that on supercorsas? ratchet!!
at moment i am so not going last long why i want a track day asap, other wise be screwed in no time, i already done 2000kms on them but most of that was wellington and back so that wasn't to bad for them

[750Y]

at moment i am so not going last long .... i already done 2000kms on them but most of that was wellington and back so that wasn't to bad for them
man that's not too bad mileage wise, i thought they'd be dead by now, what compounds you running & how much left to go(to bald)?
also when is puke back up & running? is track-time next month cancelled too?

[Cajun]

man that's not too bad mileage wise, i thought they'd be dead by now, what compounds you running & how much left to go(to bald)?
also when is puke back up & running? is track-time next month cancelled too?


mmmmm they are sc1's(the softest they came from brian bernard racing team, brand new tho) they helded the big trip rather well, but i only done communting on them for past two weeks and starting to go square, and no riding this weekend if this week keeps up like this, might have to take the wifes vtr next week, until i can round mine back up. well unless MR wants to buy them off me and i put something else on them, since next day looks long time away.

I don't really wanna to track-time i think be to many people there for me. Unless there is gonna be a some kb that are going

[Posh Tourer :P]

So when is the next bike-only day or track day? And what is the schedule over the next few months

[Cajun]

So when is the next bike-only day or track day? And what is the schedule over the next few months

looks like none for a while really, there is a ride-time $130 or something

[6Chris6]

Does anyone have the dates for this year, or know where to get them? :spudwave:

[Drunken Monkey]

From: Auckland Car Club News, Vol 73, Issue 1:
***********************************

I have just picked out the 'testing' days:

Saturday 12th March

Friday 1st April

Sunday 10th April

Friday 27th May

These will probably exclude 'bikes only' days, and may include 'cars only'.

Private testing hire: Ph (09) 238 0553

[bugjuice]

From: Auckland Car Club News, Vol 73, Issue 1:
***********************************

I have just picked out the 'testing' days:

Saturday 12th March

Friday 1st April

Sunday 10th April

Friday 27th May

These will probably exclude 'bikes only' days, and may include 'cars only'.

Private testing hire: Ph (09) 238 0553
:yeah: yeah baby, i'm there.. been waiting for this for too long now.. :yeah:

[Two Smoker]

From: Auckland Car Club News, Vol 73, Issue 1:
***********************************

I have just picked out the 'testing' days:

Saturday 12th March

Friday 1st April

Sunday 10th April

Friday 27th May

These will probably exclude 'bikes only' days, and may include 'cars only'.

Private testing hire: Ph (09) 238 0553

oh bad, im there.... Itching so bad to get on the track.... Will be there on the ZXR400 so long as i dont crash it the week before on the 6th of March when racing :wacko: :crazy:

[SpankMe]

First post updated with latest dates.

[Drunken Monkey]

w00t, w00t !!!! :wari:

Definately in for Friday the 8th April (looks like Friday the 1st is a no go unless you're racing that weekend).

Probably go to Saturday 26th of March too...

Oh, and Every Friday in June :banana:

[FROSTY]

ok can anyone confirm -is racing on on the 2nd or 3rd for bikes at pukie?

[Aitch]

As long as my property deal goes unconditional on friday, it'll finally be time to go talk turkey with a suzuki shop!
brrrm brrrrrm
I live about a 90 second ride from the Puke track, so I will definitely be going there to blow out the cobwebs first chance I get! Is there likely to be someone there to give me a few pointers??????/

[Drunken Monkey]

As long as my property deal goes unconditional on friday, it'll finally be time to go talk turkey with a suzuki shop!
brrrm brrrrrm
I live about a 90 second ride from the Puke track, so I will definitely be going there to blow out the cobwebs first chance I get! Is there likely to be someone there to give me a few pointers??????/

There are always people willing to help/give you advice. If you make it this Friday, have a look for us. I'll be there on a 00' Gixxer 750 and my mate on a '98 ZX-9r (a.k.a. kermit, a.k.a. the big green monster).

[Death 'N' Taxes]

There are always people willing to help/give you advice. If you make it this Thursday, have a look for us. I'll be there on a 00' Gixxer 750 and my mate on a '98 ZX-9r (a.k.a. kermit, a.k.a. the big green monster).

I hope you mean Friday there DM, otherwise "kermit/big green monster" will not bt there.

[Drunken Monkey]

I hope you mean Friday there DM, otherwise "kermit/big green monster" will not bt there.

I don't know what you're talking about. You must have altered my post in your quote you devious swine!

[Drunken Monkey]

Is anyone planning on heading down to controlled testing this Friday 7th of May?

[Squiggles]

anybody know if theres going to be another Tracktime event in the future?

[Drunken Monkey]

anybody know if theres going to be another Tracktime event in the future?

Not specifically. I've heard from people who've done tracktime that if you're a relatively experienced road rider, you won't get much value for money out of the track tuition. If you want more track focussed skills days you need to do the Fred Merkel School kind of thing.
BTW, anyone planning on going to an open day on any of the Fridays this month?

[White trash]

Not specifically. I've heard from people who've done tracktime that if you're a relatively experienced road rider, you won't get much value for money out of the track tuition. If you want more track focussed skills days you need to do the Fred Merkel School kind of thing.
BTW, anyone planning on going to an open day on any of the Fridays this month?

Got any in the first couple of weeks of July?

I'll be a starter, A. Have to give you a skid on my bike, make up for some of the abuse I gave yours at Taupo! :niceone:

[Kwaka-Kid]

not me unfortunately, not for a little bit - hopefully will do the manfield one on friday 24th? is it. before racing.

[motobob]

Hi Guys.

I' m new to this forum and have just bought a Honda CBR600rrrrrracer to burn around on. The plan is to go down to Puke on Fridy to see if I can recover some of the old Skills that I had (if my leathers turn up). It would be cool to meet up with any KB's out there.

The real reason I'm there is I gotta call up by Honda to get in some practice and then go to Europe and deal to that Rossi guy whoose P***ed the boss off.

Motobob

Stupid name but what the hell

:ride:

[Drunken Monkey]

Got any in the first couple of weeks of July?

I'll be a starter, A. Have to give you a skid on my bike, make up for some of the abuse I gave yours at Taupo! :niceone:

Current calendar only has up to June (10th, 17th and 24th). There's bound to be some in July, might try and pickup another calendar if I go.

The gixxer thou? That would be sweet!

[Toast]

Hi Guys.

I' m new to this forum and have just bought a Honda CBR600rrrrrracer to burn around on. The plan is to go down to Puke on Fridy to see if I can recover some of the old Skills that I had (if my leathers turn up). It would be cool to meet up with any KB's out there.

The real reason I'm there is I gotta call up by Honda to get in some practice and then go to Europe and deal to that Rossi guy whoose P***ed the boss off.

Motobob

Stupid name but what the hell

:ride:

Yo Bob,
I'm pretty new to this forum too, haven't managed to go on any KB rides yet. I might be there this coming Friday. Depends how much study I can get done on Thursday for my exam on Saturday...if all goes well, see you there for sure.
What colour is your bike? I'll look out for you. Mine's a candy blue zx6r.

[motobob]

Hi Toast

Likewise haven't been on any KB rides (wrists need to strenghten up with the ride position). The Honda's red, silver and blue and hope fully free of scuff marks by the end of day. Nice bike, I looked at a ZX6R thought it was better than the Honda powerwise but I got a great deal on the Honda. So thats the way I went plus it reminded me a bit of my old Ducati (Not powerwise, definitely not soundwise just looks and ride position). Good luck with the exam and maybe see yah out there.

Motobob

:Punk:

[White trash]

The gixxer thou? That would be sweet!

Oh, I was actually meaning the CG125 but now that you mention it, Gixxer 1K's available too.

[750Y]

Got any in the first couple of weeks of July?

I'll be a starter, A. Have to give you a skid on my bike, make up for some of the abuse I gave yours at Taupo! :niceone:

not to mention when it was in the shop... eh ;-)

[Toast]

Hi Toast

Likewise haven't been on any KB rides (wrists need to strenghten up with the ride position). The Honda's red, silver and blue and hope fully free of scuff marks by the end of day. Nice bike, I looked at a ZX6R thought it was better than the Honda powerwise but I got a great deal on the Honda. So thats the way I went plus it reminded me a bit of my old Ducati (Not powerwise, definitely not soundwise just looks and ride position). Good luck with the exam and maybe see yah out there.

Motobob

:Punk:

I'm guessing that you probably had a ride on the 05 zx6r, which is about 20 kgs lighter and 10hp up on mine...but still, I'm happy with my baby.

I'll almost certainly be there tomorrow by the way...study is mostly finished...and provided that there's no tsunamis, volcano eruptions or light precipitation, I'll be there :niceone: Ok, a bit of rain I don't mind, but if it pisses I won't put up with that.

Weather forecast is good though...yeah, yeah :Punk:

[Squiggles]

are there any days this coming month?

[Drunken Monkey]

are there any days this coming month?

Yes, SpankMe has already added them to the calendar. 3 Fridays and 1 Saturday if I remember correctly. If my lame-arse mate gets his '9 sorted, we will be going to one of the Friday ones towards the end of the month.

[White trash]

Yes, SpankMe has already added them to the calendar. 3 Fridays and 1 Saturday if I remember correctly. If my lame-arse mate gets his '9 sorted, we will be going to one of the Friday ones towards the end of the month.

Let me know when you're heading out there, DM. I'm itchin' to get the 1K wound up down that back straight.

[Drunken Monkey]

Let me know when you're heading out there, DM. I'm itchin' to get the 1K wound up down that back straight.

Friday July 22nd unless it's wet (will still go if its just a couple of little showers).
Friday July 29th will be the 'rain' day.

[White trash]

Friday July 22nd unless it's wet (will still go if its just a couple of little showers).
Friday July 29th will be the 'rain' day.

Sound, as a pound my good man. I'll see *you* there! :niceone:

[Motoracer]

Have fun boys and girls, I might have come if it was in the weekend but I can't make it on a friday. Hopefully the weather will stay fine for you lot.

What's your goal now WT? Break the minute barrier at Puke?

[White trash]

My goal is to get around the track in a not entirely embarassing pace while at the same time staying on two wheels.

[Kickaha]

My goal is to get around the track in a not entirely embarassing pace while at the same time staying on two wheels.


Hey at least you got to come down here and ride a decent track before heading off to Auckland :yes:

[Cibby]

Hay peeps,

I know i have missed friday (smart girl) but was is the deal with the puke open days.. just take ur bike out and ride it round a track fast or what??

[Squiggles]

Hay peeps,

I know i have missed friday (smart girl) but was is the deal with the puke open days.. just take ur bike out and ride it round a track fast or what??

yeh, pretty much. Bring all the gear required, pay your fee, and hit the track :yes:

i want another one of the tracktime events :whistle: great way to get more 250's out there :yes:

[White trash]

Friday July 22nd unless it's wet (will still go if its just a couple of little showers).
Friday July 29th will be the 'rain' day.

DM, you may wanna rethink this Friday brother. It's the trans Tasman D1NZ battle on Saturday so I'd say the track will be pretty filthy with practicing drifters.

Just a thought. I wont be able to make it this Friday any ways. Gotta actually do some work.

[Drunken Monkey]

DM, you may wanna rethink this Friday brother. It's the trans Tasman D1NZ battle on Saturday so I'd say the track will be pretty filthy with practicing drifters.

Just a thought. I wont be able to make it this Friday any ways. Gotta actually do some work.

Thanks for the heads up. Aparently it was busy with drifters on Saturday as well.
I'm ready whenever you are!

[White trash]

Thanks for the heads up. Aparently it was busy with drifters on Saturday as well.
I'm ready whenever you are!

Should be a starter for next Friday. All the sideways boys will be at home fixing their shitters.

On a side note, you interested in heading out on Saturday to the competition for a look? They've got three Austarlian top drivers here for it.

[Drunken Monkey]

Hay peeps,

I know i have missed friday (smart girl) but was is the deal with the puke open days.. just take ur bike out and ride it round a track fast or what??

Roll on up, go to the marshal's office, sign your life away, hand over the cash, go for your life.
If you haven't been on a track, there's several of the usual 'track rules' you should be aware of so you don't annoy others, especially 'hold your line'. It helps if you remove your mirrors.
If you do a search through the forums you can find more information to elaborate on above.

[Drunken Monkey]

Should be a starter for next Friday. All the sideways boys will be at home fixing their shitters.

On a side note, you interested in heading out on Saturday to the competition for a look? They've got three Austarlian top drivers here for it.

Sounds like a plan, Stan. PM me near the end of the week - might round up a car load of petrol heads and bimble on down.

[digsaw]

Great,a few spare bods around would be good as this old fart needs a hand to start the BEAST(push or run the start rollers) may the gods smile and it be sunny. Hope to be there before noon. dig

[White trash]

Can anyone shed some light on dates for August? Putting together a dastardly plan. :devil2:

[Drunken Monkey]

Can anyone shed some light on dates for August? Putting together a dastardly plan. :devil2:

Let me know as well. I have pencilled in this Friday, but if the Trashster has a social gaggle planned for August I will postpone accordingly.
If there's enough interest I can be convinced to go this week as well.

[White trash]

August the 12th. It's on the calender so I hope it's real.

I'm posting a new meetings thread, lets make this a mid winter track session.

[Zed]

Let me know as well. I have pencilled in this Friday, but if the Trashster has a social gaggle planned for August I will postpone accordingly.
If there's enough interest I can be convinced to go this week as well.If any of you's are keen to go Friday August 5th I'll be keen on taking my Blackbird for a good wrought. Will be taking that day off work anyways.

[RiderInBlack]

Mmm, "Roxanne's" new pipes might be done by then, so I could be down AK to pick her Friday 5/8/05. Might see you dudes at the track with "Roxanne" if the mood hits me.

[enigma51]

Will be there but might only take pictures and not go on track either way im there!

[Zed]

Will be there but might only take pictures and not go on track either way im there!Take your stopwatch too ya wuss! :msn-wink:

[White trash]

Mint day today, anyone heading out to the track?

Myself, Riff Raff and Grunta might head down for a look this morning.

[enigma51]

Mint day today, anyone heading out to the track?

Myself, Riff Raff and Grunta might head down for a look this morning.

Would love to but got work!

[White trash]

Fan-fucken-tastic day at the track this morning. Nothing but sun and clean racetrack. A few bikes out. A dude on an old Gixxer 6 race bike )immaculately prepared though), some guy on a Repsol blade doing respectable times, an RSV thou and a guy obviously coming to grips with his shiny yellow K4 thou'.

We bailed about 12, opting for a lunch at Monarch Cafe. Great food, I must say, even if "Fish of the day" was $31.

Did some wheelies on the way home, none past the feds as we did on the way down though.

Mint day, hope it's half as good on the 12th.

[Two Smoker]

August the 12th. It's on the calender so I hope it's real.

I'm posting a new meetings thread, lets make this a mid winter track session.

Count me in on the 400... show you how to ride aye Jimmy :P What times were you getting???

[White trash]

Count me in on the 400... show you how to ride aye Jimmy :P What times were you getting???

59s with a fucked front tyre.























Actually, I didn't ride. I did DREAM it however.

[Drunken Monkey]

59s with a fucked front tyre....

He was asking you what time it takes you to ride a motorbike around the racetrack, not what your longest pleasuring time is with the ladies...

Granted, they're both fairly similar, can see why you're so easily confused...

:P

[Firefight]

He was asking you what time it takes you to ride a motorbike around the racetrack, not what your longest pleasuring time is with the ladies...

Granted, they're both fairly similar, can see why you're so easily confused...

:P


Yeah, crack up, rep point comin your way

F/F :ride:

[White trash]

He was asking you what time it takes you to ride a motorbike around the racetrack, not what your longest pleasuring time is with the ladies...

Fuck off mate, takes me at least twice as long to get 'round Puke.

[RiderInBlack]

Fuck off mate, takes me at least twice as long to get 'round Puke.So that's 1min 58s (2x59s) for you @ Puke WT:motu: :wait: Must be all on the back wheel:devil2:

[RiderInBlack]

I'm a little worried that "Roxanne" will not be full run-in by next Friday so might chicken out for the 5th. It's too tempting to ring her out on the track. Have done nearly 1000Km since putting the new rings in. Run-in in the Manual is 1000miles (1600Km). Hope to have done that in time for WTrash Day:ride:

[Drunken Monkey]

If any of you's are keen to go Friday August 5th I'll be keen on taking my Blackbird for a good wrought. Will be taking that day off work anyways.

You picked the right day, won't be a cloud in the sky tomorrow. Like I said in the other thread; "see you there, sucker!"

[Quasievil]

Im all soughted for the afternoon to come and give the bike a burst, might bring a can off whooparse as well not sure !! Hope the weather is all a good

[Drunken Monkey]

Im all soughted for the afternoon to come and give the bike a burst, might bring a can off whooparse as well not sure !! Hope the weather is all a good

Bring it, Quasi, bring it!

[Quasievil]

Bring it, Quasi, bring it!

Okay monkey man :Punk:

[Two Smoker]

Im all soughted for the afternoon to come and give the bike a burst, might bring a can off whooparse as well not sure !! Hope the weather is all a good

where do i buy this can of whooparse??? i really need some...

[Zed]

Bring it, Quasi, bring it!You're a hard case Monkey, next you'll be calling him a "sucker"! :Punk: Sucker!

[Quasievil]

where do i buy this can of whooparse??? i really need some...

You get one for free when you buy a ZXR636 mate !!:rofl:

[skidMark]

i would go but ive only got the mini running and i think id get flattened by other people doing like 200 clicks down the back straight :(

[crshbndct]

how much to come watch?

[Squiggles]

as far as i know its free :woohoo:

[Kornholio]

And this is bikes only??

[motobob]

And this is bikes only??

Nah they have cars as well dude. Bit of a wait for the bike sessions between the cars. However it is great fun with all types of bikes on the circuit. You should saddle up and ride north on Saturday and give it a go. Usually some KBer's there. :doobey:

[Kornholio]

Will be on the Coastal Cruisers Poker run, otherwise...do you have any track days at Taupo as well?

[motobob]

I know that Bike Rider Magazine and Honda Riders Club hold days at Taupo. Frosty organises a KB track day in Dec, Theres a Sticky on this forum about it. Not sure about other days or organisers though.

[FROSTY]

Motobob --thanks for the good idea--Ive stickeyed a new thread--Bike only trackdays
Anyone knowing about confirmed trackdays and contact details polease gimme a yeodle

[dss3]

Any body else keen for this saturday the 29th? I'm going for sure... so long as the weather aint crappy.

Ciao
Daryl

[SlowHand]

3 so far!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=553&c=1

[Drunken Monkey]

BOOYAH!

I knew I saw it years ago, but couldn't find it again no matter how hard I looked. Managed to stumble upon it again looking for something different. It is...the Official Track Calendar!

http://www.pukekohepark.co.nz/modules.php?name=Calendar

[matdebat]

the website says you need full leathers, I take it my synthetic road gear is ok? does anyone know?

[Toast]

the website says you need full leathers, I take it my synthetic road gear is ok? does anyone know?

Yeah mate, 110% ok. I've been there 2 (or 3, can't remember) times, with only synthetics, and they're cool with that.

Just make sure you've got boots aswell.

I take it you're planning to come along to this Friday's one?: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=19449

[steved]

Just had a look on the CountiesRacingClub site to get an indication of open days at Puke in the near future.

January 2006: 6, 20 and 27th (all Fridays).
February 2006: 3, 9, 18 and 25th (3 is Friday, 9 is Thursday, 18 and 25 Saturdays).
March 2006: 10, 17 and 24th (all Fridays)

More information on the calendar at http://www.countiesracing.co.nz/modules.php?name=Calendar

[NinjaBoy]

Planning to get to this Open day on 6/1/06. First time at this track, which gate do I enter from ?

[dveus]

whichever one is open, Just get there before 10:30 and wander across to the jennian homes building and fill out the forms/pay your $$.

[NinjaBoy]

Great day and the rain held off. ONly two groups were being run Cars and Bikes which meant we got 7 sessions in. Absolutely knackered.

Good to meet Keystone, MotoBob and SteveD there as well.

[motobob]

Good to meet up Ninjaboy. One of the better test days I've been to as well. Had a lot of fun on Keystone's SV for two sessions. :woohoo: Made the gixxer a scary ride for a few laps getting used to it again. :Punk: Good to see Zed and his crew down there on their way to Raglan as well.

A couple of the bikes down there made one nervous about passing them with the "in the middle" lines they were taking. I know they are trying to stay out of the way but it makes it hard to judge where they are going.

It was a great day.

[robnz]

A couple of the bikes down there made one nervous about passing them with the "in the middle" lines they were taking. I know they are trying to stay out of the way but it makes it hard to judge where they are going.

It was a great day.

especially when the one taking the middle line was a big fat harley

[Keystone19]

especially when the one taking the middle line was a big fat harley

Yeah, but did you see his boots! Not much sole left on those at the end!

Yep, was a great day. I can't believe how many sessions we got in - was it 7 or 8?

[robnz]

Yeah, but did you see his boots! Not much sole left on those at the end!

Yep, was a great day. I can't believe how many sessions we got in - was it 7 or 8?

good to hear. zed was very tempted to go for a blast, but more then made up for it going for a blast down highway 22 and across to raglan.

[Zed]

...One of the better test days I've been to as well...
Good to see Zed and his crew down there on their way to Raglan as well.Wow, 7 sessions, obviously no more cars arrived, excellent!! Oh that's right Paul, you and Jill missed out on the 1st session so you only got in 6...sleep in did ya? :zzzz:

When we arrived at the track at around 10.40am it was great to see it completely dry and then later that huge black cloud came right over our heads and passed without dropping any rain! If I had judged the days weather by the conditions at home when i left this morning at 9am I wouldn't have rode down cos it was pouring down! South of the Bombays was great weather today, bit windy but otherwise lovely dry roads and blue skiies! :2thumbsup

[Keystone19]

Wow, 7 sessions, obviously no more cars arrived, excellent!! Oh that's right Paul, you and Jill missed out on the 1st session so you only got in 6...sleep in did ya? :zzzz:



SOmeone slept in and it wasn't me...

We still got 7 sessions I think, the others got 8!!!!

[motobob]

Usually the bikes have to wait till 11:30 for the 1st session. So no rush getting there. Ninjaboy was the only one to ride 8 sessions. Actually it wasn't the harley that was the issue. I must have only once caught it on a turn. At least he was at max lean. Mind you if there was any 59 or 60 second riders out there they would have been bitchin at me. :rofl:

Jeez Jill I let you hammer my bike and you complain about my sleeping in.:2guns:

Matt you better get your CBR out there. Cos Jill likes cutting CBR's up at Puke. It helps her get her lap times down. ;)

[steved]

Awesome day. I have never stopped early at a track day due to being buggered. Amazing number of sessions. Great weather.

[Karma]

Hey..

Been looking on that Pukekohe website and it says you need full leathers to do one of those Controlled Testing days... but I'd only got a teknics jacket that zips into a pair of Spool tousers at the back... you think this would fly?

Also thinking of doing the March Taupo track day, but same thing with jacket / trousers...

Any advice.

[steved]

I have done three track days at Pukekohe with Cordura pants. Your described gear should be fine.

[racer6]

According to Gary at Pukekohe tommorrow, Saturday 21st January, will be a regular open day for the track (in addition to today). It was originally a car only test day however they have said bikes are welcome... if you are coming from quite a distance it would pay to reconfirm with Gary on 0294-967759.

[Drunken Monkey]

I just saw Enigma51 signed up for the 17th of March open day. I'm in (weather pending), anyone else keen?

[adiddy]

are learner license holder's able to race at puke? and if so under what restrictions?
:shifty:

[tomnc30]

are learner license holder's able to race at puke? and if so under what restrictions?
:shifty:
there are no licence restrictions for pukei ive been there many times on my learners licence.. you dont even need a licence to go there

[Drunken Monkey]

A few of us are heading down to Pukekohe tomorrow. Can meet up at the autobahn around 10/10:30 - if you're keen pm me or post here, I'll check before I leave.

[Drunken Monkey]

Good day out there today. Only half a dozen or so bikes today, so you had a lot of track time to yourself. Big thanks to Frosty for the tips.

[FROSTY]

All good DM--um Im so so sorry about the sliders -by jingos they wore out real fast
I was really impressed by how much faster you were able to get over the hill--and your drive out of castrol --Bastard --wish i could do that
Your mate steadilly improved all day as well

[Craig11]

Hey, Quite interested on the controlled testing on 8th of april, i think its for cars and bikes. Time is from 1-5 pm, will that mean that it gets quite busy or will it be fairly quiet, I haven't been track riding before so will probably be slow to begin with and maybe slow the whole day :mellow: :p
Would it be better to skip work on a friday?

[enigma51]

Hey, Quite interested on the controlled testing on 8th of april, i think its for cars and bikes. Time is from 1-5 pm, will that mean that it gets quite busy or will it be fairly quiet, I haven't been track riding before so will probably be slow to begin with and maybe slow the whole day :mellow: :p
Would it be better to skip work on a friday?
going this friday if you interested! You should get about 4 too 5 20min sessions friday seems to have the least amount of people on the track

[Toast]

Hey, Quite interested on the controlled testing on 8th of april, i think its for cars and bikes. Time is from 1-5 pm, will that mean that it gets quite busy or will it be fairly quiet, I haven't been track riding before so will probably be slow to begin with and maybe slow the whole day :mellow: :p
Would it be better to skip work on a friday?

I'd highly recommend going on a Friday over a weekend day.

Reasons:
-you get way more track time on the Fridays. One time that I went there was at most 5 bikes the whole day, and I ended up doing around 300km's on the track.

-the one weekend track day that I went to was full of clowns. Pricks with big egos, on big bikes, I saw 2 crashes in 2 sessions, each involving multiple bikes, one clown taking out another from behind in to the hairpin while trying to carve up the field.

I'm aiming to be there this Friday, may take a sick day if I get the new job I'm interviewing for tomorrow :niceone:

[enigma51]

I'd highly recommend going on a Friday over a weekend day.

Reasons:
-you get way more track time on the Fridays. One time that I went there was at most 5 bikes the whole day, and I ended up doing around 300km's on the track.

-the one weekend track day that I went to was full of clowns. Pricks with big egos, on big bikes, I saw 2 crashes in 2 sessions, each involving multiple bikes, one clown taking out another from behind in to the hairpin while trying to carve up the field.

I'm aiming to be there this Friday, may take a sick day if I get the new job I'm interviewing for tomorrow :niceone:

Hope to see you there then at the moment its just me and boomer!

[Toast]

Hope to see you there then at the moment its just me and boomer!

Yep, yep, here's hoping :niceone:

[scroter]

I would like to attend this day, easter saturday, weather permitting of course I will go anyway but it sure would be good to see a few more of you there.

[busadayz]

I would like to attend this day, easter saturday, weather permitting of course I will go anyway but it sure would be good to see a few more of you there.


Hope to make it then too. Fingers crossed the weather holds out.

[Qkchk]

Was talking to Keystone19 last night about the Open Day on the 3rd June which is a Saturday, it's part of Queens Birthdays weekend. Funny feeling that hardly anyone will be there that day so more time for the bikes ;) :blip:

Im keen as to have a play around (since I cant attend TD3) just gotta check Im not working and my insurance will cover the day first.

Anyone else thinking of going/comin up? $90 is good value for the whole day and it could save your life by giving you the op to hone your skills.:yes:

[Two Smoker]

Was talking to Keystone19 last night about the Open Day on the 3rd June which is a Saturday, it's part of Queens Birthdays weekend. Funny feeling that hardly anyone will be there that day so more time for the bikes ;) :blip:

Im keen as to have a play around (since I cant attend TD3) just gotta check Im not working and my insurance will cover the day first.

Anyone else thinking of going/comin up? $90 is good value for the whole day and it could save your life by giving you the op to hone your skills.:yes:

I might pop along...

[Toast]

Was talking to Keystone19 last night about the Open Day on the 3rd June which is a Saturday, it's part of Queens Birthdays weekend. Funny feeling that hardly anyone will be there that day so more time for the bikes ;) :blip:

Im keen as to have a play around (since I cant attend TD3) just gotta check Im not working and my insurance will cover the day first.

Anyone else thinking of going/comin up? $90 is good value for the whole day and it could save your life by giving you the op to hone your skills.:yes:

You really reckon there'll be no one there?

Guess I might come along for a look, and if it's not too full, have a ride.

Is it going to be open the whole day? OR one of these BS (edit: 1pm) start things?

[RiderInBlack]

just gotta check Im not working and my insurance will cover the day first.Be surprised if they will cover ya for an Open Track Day. But if ya get someone ta say they are Instructing ya, ya might get lucky. Let us know if they do, and which company ya with. Would be very good ta know.

[motobob]

Be surprised if they will cover ya for an Open Track Day. But if ya get someone ta say they are Instructing ya, ya might get lucky. Let us know if they do, and which company ya with. Would be very good ta know.

RIB "Classic Cover" cover you on a track day. They will not cover you if you are being timed though. How they can prove this I have no idea.

They are a good broker to deal with. Qkchk got her Insurance through Cibby chick but I don't know the details.

[Qkchk]

You really reckon there'll be no one there?

Guess I might come along for a look, and if it's not too full, have a ride.

Is it going to be open the whole day? OR one of these BS 1am start things?
It will be one way or the other. Either a shitload or most likely, hardly anyone. All the JAFAs head north on long weekends.........

[Qkchk]

Be surprised if they will cover ya for an Open Track Day. But if ya get someone ta say they are Instructing ya, ya might get lucky. Let us know if they do, and which company ya with. Would be very good ta know.
We have got our insurance through Cibby Chick (insurance broker) as far as I understand its classed as 'rider training'......... which it is.

[Drunken Monkey]

Take a note of the indemnity you sign to use the track though - with Frosty's track days you waive your right when you sign the form. It is quite possible you also do this on the form you sign to use Pukekohe (or where ever), I can't remember. Your insurance is unlikely to pay out if it can't recover costs elsewhere. You may find you are in fact not covered.

[RiderInBlack]

We have got our insurance through Cibby Chick (insurance broker) as far as I understand its classed as 'rider training'......... which it is.Have discussed this with a broker recently and he said that it is only considered "Rider Training" if there is instruction occurring as part of the Track Day. Would advise you ta recheck with ya insurer rather than assume you are covered (that fine print can be a prick when the chips are down). I not saying ya wrong, but are you 100% sure you are covered for Puke Open Days?

[race me!!!!]

i dont have leathers as my jacket got nicked i really want to ride puke this weekend i have boots and jeans plz tell me its good enough?? cheers ps any tips for the track would be nice

[Toast]

i dont have leathers as my jacket got nicked i really want to ride puke this weekend i have boots and jeans plz tell me its good enough?? cheers ps any tips for the track would be nice

I doubt that they'd let you on in jeans...maybe if they were Draggins and they knew their stuff...but I wouldn't count on it.

No jacket will mean no entry either...at least if tehy stick to the rules that they state.

[Firefight]

i dont have leathers as my jacket got nicked i really want to ride puke this weekend i have boots and jeans plz tell me its good enough?? cheers ps any tips for the track would be nice


The cooked bread dude is right, don,t think they will let you on, when were you thinking of going to the track, I have a bit of spare gear and live close to puke track, if I new what day you want to ride I could bring a bit of gear down, are you skinny, med, Fat or what ?

pm me if you want


F/F

[race me!!!!]

thank you for the offer im medium sized cheers but im going to have to buy a jacket and draggins and a COUPLE OF UMBRELLA GIRLS "MUMMMMMMYYYY"

[Toast]

thank you for the offer im medium sized cheers but im going to have to buy a jacket and draggins and a COUPLE OF UMBRELLA GIRLS "MUMMMMMMYYYY"

I'd double check on the Draggins being allowed mate...maybe someone here can comment...or try the number on this page:

http://www.countiesracing.co.nz/index.php

[DFL]

Anyone know that do I have to pay for the entry fee for the whole day if I just want to ride like one hour only?

[Toast]

Anyone know that do I have to pay for the entry fee for the whole day if I just want to ride like one hour only?

Yep, gotta pay for the whole day. Haven't heard of anyone getting a one hour pass or something like that. Maybe if you're mates with the track manager you could get away with it.

[hurricane_r]

wow wat a great day!, although my throttle cable snapping sucked, met kool ppl, very nice atmosphere*spelling* got my knees scrapping for first time, keen for a race bike to get into the scene,

[Zed]

wow wat a great day!, although my throttle cable snapping sucked, met kool ppl, very nice atmosphere*spelling* got my knees scrapping for first time, keen for a race bike to get into the scene,Glad u got home safe and sound...for all u knew that guy who gave u a lift was a serial killer lol!! Good meeting you today.

Bummer about your cable breaking, happens...least you had one session out there, your bike's still in one piece and it's only a small fix! :yes:

[insane1]

if anyone wants any videoing done of these track days and some photos pm me as i have a reasonable video camera +a canon eos 20d digital still camera just a thought .

[duncan_bayne]

$90 for a day? Hell, that's much better value for money than the last time I took my GSXR600 out on the road (just prior to selling it, funnily enough).

So - never having attended an open day / track day before, does anyone have any hints or tips? I've read & noted the point about no bales infront of the armco - hey, that's still better than cheesecutter-cable lane separators and / or oncoming Mack trucks :-)

[R6_kid]

just go out and do it. If you start to worry about people catching you up etc your likely to cause an accident. If you just ride and hold your line then people will pick and appropriate and safe time to pass you.

Other than that, look through the corner, not at your speedo!

[Zed]

So - never having attended an open day / track day before, does anyone have any hints or tips?Some random thoughts, in no particular order:

Get a good sleep the night before.

Ensure your bike is "up to standards".

Ensure your protective wear is "up to standards".

Remove your mirrors.

Adjust your suspension accordingly, take necessary tools, manuals.

Adjust your tyre pressures accordingly, take a gauge and pump.

Hold your line on the track.

Don't get frustrated by other riders passing you quickly.

Warm up your tyres.

Keep an eye on your fuel consumption.

Enjoy getting familiar with the track and gradually improving and increasing your speeds, if that is your desire.

Get to know the capabilities of your bike, ie. brakes, suspension, gearing, engine power, torque, etc.

Practise respect & courtesy for all others who are on the track with you.


That's enough to keep you occupied first time out, have fun! :Punk:

[Kornholio]

Some random thoughts, in no particular order:

Get a good sleep the night before.

Ensure your bike is "up to standards".

Ensure your protective wear is "up to standards".

Remove your mirrors.

Adjust your suspension accordingly, take necessary tools, manuals.

Adjust your tyre pressures accordingly, take a gauge and pump.

Hold your line on the track.

Don't get frustrated by other riders passing you quickly.

Warm up your tyres.

Keep an eye on your fuel consumption.

Enjoy getting familiar with the track and gradually improving and increasing your speeds, if that is your desire.

Get to know the capabilities of your bike, ie. brakes, suspension, gearing, engine power, torque, etc.

Practise respect & courtesy for all others who are on the track with you.


That's enough to keep you occupied first time out, have fun! :Punk:

Lol, The 14 Commandments :mellow:

[duncan_bayne]

I'm presuming that this Open Day will be like the others, in that there will be cars there too? I know a couple of people who are car nuts & would probably love to attend as well.

[Toast]

I'm presuming that this Open Day will be like the others, in that there will be cars there too? I know a couple of people who are car nuts & would probably love to attend as well.

Yep, if it's an open day organised by the Puke management, then it will have cars too.

[LilSel]

I popped down on Saturday to check it out...
Loved watching the bikes!!
Wandered past n had a nosey at them too hehe...
Would've said hi to the peeps I recognised from KB by their bikes... but shyness:o got the better of me :doh:

[Keystone19]

I popped down on Saturday to check it out...
Loved watching the bikes!!
Wandered past n had a nosey at them too hehe...
Would've said hi to the peeps I recognised from KB by their bikes... but shyness:o got the better of me :doh:

Ahh, you should have said hi! We don't bite (normally). There were quite a few of us there. Next time you'll have to come out on the track!

I was on the Thursday night ride you came on as well. We'll have to catch up again another time.

[LilSel]

Ahh, you should have said hi!


Yeah, lol... Just a big ol wimp really :mellow:

I did flash a big :D at ya's!!!

I got a wee vid on my phone also from on top of pit lane of the bikes coming round that corner and down the straight.

Shall try get it on the puter at home after work.
(only about a minute long, and kinda like... vrrroooom... there they go!)
There is a good part on it tho where 5 or so together go past :)

[Keystone19]

The vid sounds cool - be good to see it!

I'm serious when I say you should come out on the track next time. It's a great way to improve your skills and confidence.

[LilSel]

Oh I hear ya :D

I was reading about the one in Taupo (nov), but I will be in south america :(
was reading about some other rides but going to Hobart in Oct *sigh* (get to come home for 3 days before leaving again tho!).

I would LOVE to get on the track to gain experience and confidence.
And get pointers from you pro's :)
(Just have to get over my crippling shyness lol)

Ill be keeping my lil fingers crossed that a date in the near future comes up that doesn't clash.

[Toast]

There were quite a few of us there.

I wish I was a trophy wife and could hit the track EVERY Friday.

[Keystone19]

I wish I was a trophy wife and could hit the track EVERY Friday.

Yeah, I wish I had married one of those old guys who die really soon after you marry them and leave you all their money so I could hit the track EVERY Friday too...:devil2:

[Toast]

Yeah, I wish I had married one of those old guys who die really soon after you marry them and leave you all their money so I could hit the track EVERY Friday too...:devil2:

:p Yah right...you're not fooling anyone...I see through the Remuera Mum facade...you're a Parnell girl for sure...

So who's going this Sat? Not much interest in a Coro ride, so I think I'll head to Puke, and if it's not too crowded, jump on the track...and hopefully stay on it.

[Fishy]

:p Yah right...you're not fooling anyone...I see through the Remuera Mum facade...you're a Parnell girl for sure...

So who's going this Sat? Not much interest in a Coro ride, so I think I'll head to Puke, and if it's not too crowded, jump on the track...and hopefully stay on it.

Yeah who is actually goin out to Puke tomorrow?, I was gonna stop in and say hi to those who are goin on my way up to Auck.

[Toast]

Anyone end up going to yesterday? The rain kinda put me off...*meow*

[SlowHand]

not this dog. Woof.

[Zed]

not this dog. Woof.Is your bike ready for the track again?

[SlowHand]

And with that, El Zed blows my kennel away...

Just awaiting the plastics to come back atm. I am hooked, thats for sure.

[R6_kid]

get to taupo then mate, puke is a shit hole of a track compared to taupo. Cant wait to have Hampton Downs available for a thrashing.

[Zed]

get to taupo then mate, puke is a shit hole of a track compared to taupo. Cant wait to have Hampton Downs available for a thrashing.A bunch of us were chatting whilst out at the Pukekohe track Friday b4 last and saying how great it was blasting around there and how it's an interesting phenomenon when people bag it! I know you're comparing it to Taupo Gareth, and it was AWESOME the other day down there, but Puke IS still a good track and has its place, and while it needs some improvements re. safety measures, it should be complimented more than ridiculed imo.

[Drunken Monkey]

Well put Zedman. And for those who can't wait - tough - you're going to have to. Earliest estimates for a usable race track is now 1st quarter 2008. As per the Hampton Downs track thread, resource consent for the actual race track was put on the back burner to October this year now. With Taupo getting the A1GP and Hamilton getting the V8 street race, there is no incentive to push Hampton Downs to be build sooner rather than later. It'll get finished when it gets finished.

[Toast]

A bunch of us were chatting whilst out at the Pukekohe track Friday b4 last and saying how great it was blasting around there and how it's an interesting phenomenon when people bag it! I know you're comparing it to Taupo Gareth, and it was AWESOME the other day down there, but Puke IS still a good track and has its place, and while it needs some improvements re. safety measures, it should be complimented more than ridiculed imo.

Puke is pretty thrilling in places, like coming over the hill hard in fourth, as the bike starts to drift sideways on the crest at 200+...but the safety thing is almost enough of an issue to condemn it to being a shithole in my opinion (just my opinion...those who haven't binned there may differ)...sad that it will never be given the run off to make it a great track for bikes.

[Keystone19]

Puke is pretty thrilling in places, like coming over the hill hard in fourth, as the bike starts to drift sideways on the crest at 200+...but the safety thing is almost enough of an issue to condemn it to being a shithole in my opinion (just my opinion...those who haven't binned there may differ)...sad that it will never be given the run off to make it a great track for bikes.

You should love it, after all, you can say:

"I binned at Pukekohe and survived..."

[Toast]

You should love it, after all, you can say:

"I binned at Pukekohe and survived..."

My body, but not my pride :p

Rather it that way though...can salvage my pride next time...

[SlowHand]

You should love it, after all, you can say:

"I binned at Pukekohe and survived..."

Sorry Jill, I'm not buying it.

Altho, if you let me ride your bike, I CUD say I binned Jill's bike at puke and survived... or it could say that on my gravestone. Questions questions, the people wanna know! so, in the interests of public knowledge, gezza go?

[Keystone19]

gezza go?

.......NO!

[LilSel]

The vid sounds cool - be good to see it!


Mainly just glimpses as ya'll fly by lol... but here ya go :D

(oh its from cell phone too so not the best quality):mellow:

[Bishop]

Hi everyone,
I've never been to a track day and my brother and I are looking forward to the Open Track day on Sept 30. My bro rides a TZR that he's just finished working on and wants to test it before he sells it.
What are the rules (if any) concerning gear? Obviously helmet, gloves, boots are to be worn, but what about back-protectors, are they compulsory or is the built-in protection in a riding jacket enough? And will they let him on the track in riding jeans?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[RM125king]

they are very relaxed at puke. i went riding there in running shoes jeans and a light jacket and i was riding an r6 and they were fine about it. ride at your own risk i guess.

[Zed]

Hi everyone,
I've never been to a track day and my brother and I are looking forward to the Open Track day on Sept 30. My bro rides a TZR that he's just finished working on and wants to test it before he sells it.
What are the rules (if any) concerning gear? Obviously helmet, gloves, boots are to be worn, but what about back-protectors, are they compulsory or is the built-in protection in a riding jacket enough? And will they let him on the track in riding jeans?
Any help would be appreciated. ThanksHi Bishop,

At Pukekohe track days you just fill out a short form with name, addy, phone number, etc pay your $90 in exchange for a small sticker which you stick on the front of your bike or helmet, and that's it, you're on your own. They don't even look at your bike or gear. I think there is a level of trust there, the clientelle is usually the sensible type who ensures their bikes and gears are up to some standard, but of course one persons standards often differs from anothers!!

[Kornholio]

Might have to bowl up to one of these...never been to Puke before, Boomer can show me the way around :D

[mynameis]

Hey guys,

Never been to the tracks before and this will be my first time, looking forward to it as well as meeting you guys good luck !!

mynameis

[duncan_bayne]

Never been to the tracks before and this will be my first time, looking forward to it as well as meeting you guys good luck !!

That was an absolute blast! Good to meet you, & hopefully I'll see you at the next one! :2thumbsup

[Leong]

I wasn't looking forward to it, cos I thought it's too fast and scary especially compared to Taupo, but I went to Pukekohe today and got on the track!!

Perfect conditions and about 15 bikes today. Spent the first session learning the lines, and braking points ( then the second and third still doing the same!! ) Took time getting used to the speed. In fact I got up to 220km/h before the kink in the back straight and though the bike was obviously capable of a lot more I felt like I was getting blown off.... I had learnt to tuck in behind the screen by then too, but maybe I could tuck in further (or maybe I'm just getting old). With time I got more comfortable going thru Jennian and Castrol, which are pretty awesome corners. Those esses coming onto the front straight are pretty fast too - leaned right over at around 150km/h I was getting passed like I was standing still by the 2 guys on the new R6's .

Tore up the right side of my rear tyre this time so I will need new rubber for the next Taupo trackday. Also used a full tank of fuel!!

Awesome day in the end... might even go again next week....Mounted the video camera for the last session - one lap of Pukekohe

[gijoe1313]

Ooh, thanks for that write up Leong and for the movie as well - sounds like you had a ton of fun and learnt a bit in the process as well! Really makes me want to get out there on the track one of these days and give it a blat!

nice one, nice one! :2thumbsup

[duncan_bayne]

I just put Leong's video up on YouTube ... he emailed me an 8MB high-res version, but it seems YouTube scaled it back down again. Anyhow ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdzyr5CbEIs

[M1CRO]

Anyone anticipating coming to have a play on Saturday?

[Hellraiser]

I would love too but i need to sucker someone with a spare spot on their trailer into picking up my bike.

[vtec]

Hey Leong, I just watched the vid, and checked, as you went across the point where the vid started, and you did pretty much exactly 1.20 What kind of bike is that? GSXR600? Cool vid by the way.

[ZeroIndex]

Anyone anticipating coming to have a play on Saturday?

i'm seriously considering it.. will know further in the week (aka: payday)

[Keystone19]

I think there'll be a few there on Saturday - it's the last open day before racing at Pukekohe on the 26th.

I'll be there anyways...

[motobob]

Should be plenty of us out there. Since Club race is next week and got to remember which way the place goes. So I'm putting my hand up.

[Hellraiser]

Has anyone going to Puke on Saturday got a spare spot on their trailer and wouldn't mind making a very small detour at Manukau (just off motorway) to pick up my bike.

My trailer is currently not road worthy.

[M1CRO]

Any racey type people that wouldnt mind offering me a few pointers on the day.. Maybe for one round?

[boomer]

Hey Leong, I just watched the vid, and checked, as you went across the point where the vid started, and you did pretty much exactly 1.20 What kind of bike is that? GSXR600? Cool vid by the way.

Prolly will be a gixxer at that pace; they're slow.

* edit; have fun ya buggers!!!!!! will we see some of you(z) on sunday ??????

[Toaster]

Never done the track thing....... is it the sort of place you can cruise for a bit to get a better feel of the thing, or do you need to ride like nutter just to keep outta the way of the more agile/experienced riders?

[boomer]

Never done the track thing....... is it the sort of place you can cruise for a bit to get a better feel of the thing, or do you need to ride like nutter just to keep outta the way of the more agile/experienced riders?

its there for you to learn and gain confidence and an understanding of you, bike & road; as long as you don't go weaving down teh straights, corners or hairpins you'll be fine.

go and see.. and have FUN!

[ZeroIndex]

after watching the single lap video of the GSX-R600, I think I'll keep my money for a Taupo trackday.. The rider training I did there on Saturday (Short track 1.3km - Track 1) had more bends in it than the whole of Pukekohe, nevermind the Taupo full track..

Personally, to have any sort of fun at Pukekohe, you'd need a pretty big bike, not a 250cc like I've got..

[Toaster]

thanks man... will do.... I'll try not to weave ;)

[boomer]

after watching the single lap video of the GSX-R600, I think I'll keep my money for a Taupo trackday.. The rider training I did there on Saturday (Short track 1.3km - Track 1) had more bends in it than the whole of Pukekohe, nevermind the Taupo full track..

Personally, to have any sort of fun at Pukekohe, you'd need a pretty big bike, not a 250cc like I've got..


i've seen too fiddys in teh sand mate.. what more do you want ?

[FROSTY]

after watching the single lap video of the GSX-R600, I think I'll keep my money for a Taupo trackday.. The rider training I did there on Saturday (Short track 1.3km - Track 1) had more bends in it than the whole of Pukekohe, nevermind the Taupo full track..

Personally, to have any sort of fun at Pukekohe, you'd need a pretty big bike, not a 250cc like I've got..

No mate --theres 8 corners at pukie its pretty good for road ride practice

[ZeroIndex]

i've seen too fiddys in teh sand mate.. what more do you want ?

a straight that isn't 5km (p/t) long.. Taupo Track 1, the back straight was pretty short.. got to 130km/h and then it was hard on the brakes for the left hander that leads to the hairpin

[sexy beast]

Went to the open track day at Mansfeild on the 2nd Jan. F*cken awesome day for novices like me. I will never be a full-on track racer, but it give me an oppertunity to put myself and my bike (had the VFR750 then) harder, with the result of better haddling of the bike (bloody good hoon too). $30 bucks each rider. Had the rounds in slow, medium, fast and racing. This meant that riders were in groups matching the ability of their bikes and themselves. Lots of bikes.
Hoping they do days like these at Puke as well. The open days at Puke I've seen so far don't seem to have much structure.
Plan to go to the open day at Puke this Friday to try out the new bike (CBR1000FL), but will not be keen if I am too out classed (rider ability, not the bikes). I'd just fuck-off the faster riders and risk trashing a bike that I've only just got.

PS: If Puke closes ot Motor Racing, have they thought about ulturnitives? Thought they should put a track around, or by Meremere. What do you think?

i have the same feelings man. although i have never been on track yet. i would love to have a go. and pukekohe is the closest one to me. i hope they do stay in action or yea otherwise they should build a new and better one at meremere or somewhere...maybe KB can have its own track built...hmmm...
yea i would probably be more relaxed in trying the track if it was organised for novices in varying speeds, i would probably be in the slow lane...:yes:

[Hellraiser]

They are and it will be HERE (http://www.hamptondowns.com/Track.wse)

and will look like this

[Toast]

They are and it will be HERE (http://www.hamptondowns.com/Track.wse)

and will look like this

*drool* that track looks so awesome.

As for Puke...I might make this one. Can anyone give an indication as to how many sessions you normally get on a weekend open day?

Also, does anyone know of any event that will cause them to give extra time to anyone other than bikers? Last time I went there on a Friday we only got 3 sessions 'cos the V8s were having extra long ones...and it was fuc'n gay.

[Hellraiser]

I know there's a bike onlt Track day early next year at puke

[Hellraiser]

looks like there will be shit loads of drifters at the open day too, as they have a race meet on the sunday.

[Leong]

after watching the single lap video of the GSX-R600, I think I'll keep my money for a Taupo trackday.. The rider training I did there on Saturday (Short track 1.3km - Track 1) had more bends in it than the whole of Pukekohe, nevermind the Taupo full track..

Personally, to have any sort of fun at Pukekohe, you'd need a pretty big bike, not a 250cc like I've got..

I still think Taupo is more fun, but doing a track day/open day at Pukekohe is definitely worthwhile especially from a rider training perspective. The turns are at much higher speed and it's an awesome feeling doing 150km/h+ on full lean. Jennian and Castrol are awesome turns. I think more skill is required to go round Pukekohe fast, given the same horsepower.

[ZeroIndex]

I still think Taupo is more fun, but doing a track day/open day at Pukekohe is definitely worthwhile especially from a rider training perspective. The turns are at much higher speed and it's an awesome feeling doing 150km/h+ on full lean. Jennian and Castrol are awesome turns. I think more skill is required to go round Pukekohe fast, given the same horsepower.

i wonder what part of pukekohe i wouldn't be on full throttle then..

[Hellraiser]

i wonder what part of pukekohe i wouldn't be on full throttle then..


The Sand? ........................

[Leong]

i wonder what part of pukekohe i wouldn't be on full throttle then..

Going into the hairpin and Castrol? If you're on an IL4 250 capable of 160km/h I would have thought you'd have fun.... maybe not on a GN250 or VTR250. I did my first trackday on the old Taupo track and have 3 booked before Christmas. Love the Taupo track.. but Puke is different.... and if you're an Aucklander it's just down the road!

[ZeroIndex]

Going into the hairpin and Castrol? If you're on an IL4 250 capable of 160km/h I would have thought you'd have fun.... maybe not on a GN250 or VTR250. I did my first trackday on the old Taupo track and have 3 booked before Christmas. Love the Taupo track.. but Puke is different.... and if you're an Aucklander it's just down the road!

It's a parallel-twin.. occasionally gets to 160km/h, but seems to prefer 150 as its top speed.. only track I've been on so far is Taupo track 1