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White trash
13th March 2008, 13:35
Had the Feral Racing boys stayin’ with us Wednesday night, all the way from the west coast of the South Island. Probably the less said about that the better but some funny tales were exchanged, mostly concerning Clint and his MotoGP approach to building ZXR motors.

Fridays testing dawned and I headed on out to the track to meet my pit mate Dodgy Matt and get shit set up. I tell ya, 7am Friday morning and three quarters of the teams were there, set up and rearing to go. We set up right next to the funny-as-fuck west coasters and I got ready to trial the new Dunlop N-Tec tyres which Dunlop had been good enough to supply us for the final round. Something that’s always been a problem at Puke on the WBP Racing bike when wearing Dunlop boots has been the stability. The Dunlop people assured me this would no longer be an issue and I headed out to do some laps. Needless to say, the Dunlop guys know their shit. My first flying lap was quicker than I’ve ever lapped Pukekohe in before, and measurably. Did about 60 laps all told on the test day with no noticeable drop in performance. Stunning tyres indeed, I felt good for the rest of the weekend.

On Saturday I was feeling pretty confident but realistic having spent time on the track with the Bugdens, Strouds and Shirriffs of the world. We got a couple of practice sessions and a 20 minute qualifying. The plan for qualifying was to run in four to five lap stints, making changes in between and see if I could improve on our times. We did this but the fact was I couldn’t improve showing how much better the bike and grip package was than my riding. Qualified miles back in eleventh sandwiched on the grid between my old mates Dave and Neil from Hard On Racing. Seems to be a bit of a habit now.

Sunday was obviously a bitch. No what ifs maybes or how comes about it. It sucked. I tried to gather my thoughts up and actually won the warm-up laps which was nice. Gridding up on row three I watched the lights like a hawk, but still had a slow reaction time. I managed to get the bike rolling well though and moved past Carey Briar on the start. David Lees was an absolute bloody mission and battling with Hayden Fitzgerald ahead but I could make no inroads to catch them at all and after a couple of laps they were too far ahead. Checking behind me a few times was a bright yellow R1 with no numbers being ridden very well by Mr Briar. I couldn’t quite gap him and in a moment of softness, let him through into turn one. I tucked in behind the R1s flaming tail pipes and chased him down through the kink, out braking him into the hairpin. Unfortunately, I’m a blouse outta there and Carey came right back at me with far superior drive. I let him lead for another lap and gauged where I was quicker. Under brakes into the hairpin, over the hill and through turn one. I figured I’d give it another shot into the hairpin on the last lap, leaving me a second chance in the run to the line if it didn’t pay off. Final lap, I drafted the R1 down the back straight and through the kink, moving to his right and grabbing the picks just that bit later. I got ahead but lost in on drive out of there again. I got a really good run on Carey over the hill, running the Gixxer right out to the line and screwing the throttle for all it was worth. I managed to outdrag the R1 and pull right alongside but slightly too late, Mr Briar beating me to the line by less than a foot. Finished 10th. Farkin cool race.

Second race was a disaster. I got probably the worst start I’ve ever had, must have been dead last. Got angry, and shot past Neil and Brendon into the hairpin. Cleaned Phil Duxbury up over the hill and put my head down about catching Carey, David and Hayden who were slightly ahead. I was reeling them in alright until on the start of lap three my home made exhaust hanger broke, the muffler flopping around the whole race and knocking my right foot off the peg. Rode a really lonely race, always with Carey in sight but not closing the gap. Celebrated my eleventh place with some rolling burnouts for the crowd down by the hairpin and all the way down the pit road, which seemed to get a few cheers.

So we went quickly, but not quick enough. I lacked aggression and need to get my head around the bikes new found speed so we can start challenging at the front, but we know where to head.

Massive thanks to my gorgeous partner for her long suffering, never complaining attitude to my racing. I know you were freaked after Sunday’s earlier events babe, thanks for keeping both yourself and me together. My pit crew Patch and Death worked tirelessly all weekend in the bloody hot sun, always on the ball and quick to give me a smack in the head for letting a Honda beat me. Obviously all the marshals and ambos that had to deal with a whole heap of shit, you guys rock! AMCC did a great job of keeping things moving once underway too, very well run meeting.

Everyone that came and said “Hi”, thanks, it does mean a lot to all of us and in the coming event we will have posters available too.

So roll on the winter, we’re taking it to the next level regarding testing and I’m pretty confident of some cool results and progress :D

R6_kid
13th March 2008, 13:55
cheers for the write up jimmy, what racing have you got lined up in the next few months?

Always good to see a sportsman taking notes of his weaknesses and working on them to turn them into strengths. Best of luck with it all.

Crasherfromwayback
13th March 2008, 13:57
I watched the lights like a hawk, but still had a slow reaction time.

Second race was a disaster. I got probably the worst start I’ve ever had, must have been dead last.

Stop staring at the lights mate. Look straight ahead and only have the lights in the corner of your eyes. Much faster starts that way!!:scooter:

Nicksta
13th March 2008, 14:00
awesome write up dude!
looking forward to you kicking some butt at VMCC :)
sorry i didnt come say hi, was planning to drive down for the arvo, but couldnt when i got the news... my hat's off to you for going back out, i know i wouldnt have.
anywho... good to hear the setup is getting there.... time to kick some butt :)

White trash
13th March 2008, 14:00
Stop staring at the lights mate. Look straight ahead and only have the lights in the corner of your eyes. Much faster starts that way!!:scooter:
Yeah, I was told the same thing after the two races :D I'm pretty good at anticipating a flag starter but the lights are a bit fucken random.

Firefight
13th March 2008, 14:06
nice write up,



good solid effort Jimmy well :done:

big ups to you and your pitties and of course that cool ambo chick

that supports you and for some reason seems to love you.

nice one team





F/F

Al
13th March 2008, 14:31
Fantastic write up Jimmy and all the best for your upcoming races too.

A bit of a distance for me to be trackside and cheer, but in our thoughts as you go onwards and upwards!

Take care

Al

boostin
13th March 2008, 16:00
Nice write up man, hope you can make those improvements that you indicated.

As R6 Kid asked, when is the next racing planned? AMCC R3 and 4?

ArcherWC
13th March 2008, 16:02
Way to go Jimmy, as allways, onwards and upwards

cowpoos
13th March 2008, 16:21
Good shit bro!! you were going F'ing well!! and considering the company I was keeping I go a few odd looks being vocal at the white GSXR while you and carey were dicing!!

jrandom
13th March 2008, 16:37
Good shit, Mr Trashman, sorry I couldn't be there to see you race; then again, I'm not that sorry to have missed Sunday's tragic events in person.

Best of luck going forward!

Big Dan
13th March 2008, 18:50
Fantastic Report bro i've been waiting to read this since the weekend and it was well worth the wait one question thou

Who is your resident coffee biarch?

Also if you ever need a hand in the pits from a newbie willing to learn let me know i'd love to help ya

Cheers
Dan

White trash
13th March 2008, 19:16
Here's a few images from the weekend.

Nice wee shot of Trash and the Team Feral boys, Eric and Clint. If anyone sees these boys hitch-hiking, make sure you've got a chillybin full of piss 'cause they're funny as fuck.

White trash
13th March 2008, 19:25
Famed South Island ZXR400 campaigner, Clinton James, checks out what female talent Pukekohe's spectator grandstands have to offer. Not quite sure what's up with his free hand. Sick boy........


And Aff-man doesn't seem to know what to do with his hands when it comes to our long suffering brolly girl, Cherie. Clint offered to demonstrate and earned a slap for his troubles. Poor misunderstood Clint.......

White trash
13th March 2008, 19:30
Me and the absolutely bloody beautifull Riff raff. And the bump.

And then me and my bruvvaaaaaahhhh Mick.

And of course, the "mo" that broke a thousand hearts :D

Riff Raff
13th March 2008, 19:34
You don't love yourself much, do you James???

merv
13th March 2008, 19:37
Great pics Jimmy. Keep up the good work.

The family shot is so purdy :yes:;)

DEATH_INC.
13th March 2008, 19:39
Is that what ya calling the kid 'bump' ? :Pokey:
Good weekend bro, you'll get there in no time, remember it's easy.....just go faster.

White trash
13th March 2008, 19:45
Is that what ya calling the kid 'bump' ? :Pokey:
Good weekend bro, you'll get there in no time, remember it's easy.....just go faster.
Oh hell yes, easy as. Just turn the throttle earlier and leave the braking a biiiiiitttt later. Thanks for the advice :)

feral1
13th March 2008, 19:47
Those pictures are funny as fuck...

Peeps; Trashy is da man, he looked after the Team Feral Racing boys, gave us a shed to work in, a fridge for the bourbon, hooked us up with a ride to the airport and let us park our Feral dump van in his yard between rounds. LEGEND.

Cheers Trashy

Team Feral Racing - West Coast

DEATH_INC.
13th March 2008, 19:49
Oh hell yes, easy as. Just turn the throttle earlier and leave the braking a biiiiiitttt later. Thanks for the advice :)
Go faster round the bendy bits, and the straight bits too. you make it too complicated. :p

Cherryrob
13th March 2008, 19:49
Me and the absolutely bloody beautifull Riff raff. And the bump.

And then me and my bruvvaaaaaahhhh Mick.


Riff Raff looks great.Well done Jimmy.Its just good being out there,i bet... Faaarrrk ,not another brother.Bloody hell ,how many Mairs are there:beer:

Kickaha
13th March 2008, 19:50
Good effort Jimmy, good to see you hit a personal best time around there, nice to catch up with Riffraff again (and you to I suppose), now you've got season of club racing to get those few more seconds a lap you need before next season and hopefully we will see you at few more National rounds:rolleyes:

And bloody good of Patch and Death to help out with the pit crew side of it, it's a big help if you've got good people you can rely on so you don't have to run around between races doing it yourself

White trash
13th March 2008, 19:55
Faaarrrk ,not another brother.Bloody hell ,how many Mairs are there:beer:


Nah, he's my "bruvvaaaahhhh", not a brother. Far too good lookin to be a Mair.....

Eric, you guys are always welcome at ours mate.

Warwick, we don't mind having someone else around to help look after Poos. Shame Goober couldnt make it.......

Kickaha
13th March 2008, 19:56
Shame Goober couldnt make it.......

The Goober and Pig traveling circus will be in attendance next year, gives you something to look forward to:yes:

Joni
13th March 2008, 20:09
Jimmy.... stunning report hun!
Im sooo sorry I was not there to cheer you on and give that lovely lady of yours a huge hug.
Damn proud of you! :yes:

Cherryrob
13th March 2008, 20:30
Nah, he's my "bruvvaaaahhhh", not a brother. Far too good lookin to be a Mair.....

Eric, you guys are always welcome at ours mate.

Warwick, we don't mind having someone else around to help look after Poos. Shame Goober couldnt make it.......

Thank god for that.You had me worried there for a mo....:lol: Will be seeing you at the amcc club rounds hopefully,once we rebuild your brothers bike.It has been "MAIRED". And of corse 99 needs a little tidy too now:blink:Its been "Strieflered". God only knows how the cliff hanger bike will fair...:calm:Opps off topic

notinsane
13th March 2008, 20:42
Great race report and thanks for the use of your pit girl. I expect to see you down south for some street racing and binge drinking.

White trash
14th March 2008, 04:18
Great race report and thanks for the use of your pit girl. I expect to see you down south for some street racing and binge drinking.
Jesus Christ! Who showed you how to turn a computer on? I don't think there's enough porn on the internet to satisfy one such as yourself.

Shaun P
14th March 2008, 08:43
Good effort mang, so was the dunlop weave gone?

GIXser
14th March 2008, 21:06
Go faster round the bendy bits, and the straight bits too. you make it too complicated. :p

bwwwaaaabaaahha,, mate ya did good , good to hear about the new tyres too.
fantastic effort chopper james

driftn
15th March 2008, 17:14
For the record you dont make a very good chopper. Heres a startig tip for you
its not your clutch its not your clutch give it arseholes man :chase:. Great write up bro look forward to racing with you in the vmcc rounds (ill go easy on ya)

Big Dan
15th March 2008, 17:48
Great write up bro look forward to racing with you in the vmcc rounds (ill go easy on ya)

I thought the words "ill go easy on ya" weren't in the Mair DNA

Hi bro we all know Jimmy is faster than you mind you in saying that i haven't seen you racing

aff-man
16th March 2008, 21:36
And Aff-man doesn't seem to know what to do with his hands when it comes to our long suffering brolly girl, Cherie. Clint offered to demonstrate and earned a slap for his troubles. Poor misunderstood Clint.......

Can't see where me other hand is can ya.......


You done reeeeal good mate. Catch ya at the next one.

Clivoris
17th March 2008, 09:25
Skills Jimmy. It's great to hear the trials and tribulations from the horses mouth, so to speak. It helps me keep my search for improvement (at the other end of my class) in perspective.

Toast
17th March 2008, 09:54
Nice one, Jimmy!

Was great watching you battle with Carey in that first race.

Good effort on getting in to the 59's :niceone: