Actrix VMCC Superbike Championship 2008

[GSVR]

The entry form is up on the site:

http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-view_articles.php?type=Article

The closing date for entry to Round 1 at Taupo is the 18th of May.

http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=32

[Tony.OK]

Looking forward to it,how many laps are their races? F1 for example.

[White trash]

6 or 8 or something. Fuck all. But it's always a nice, easy going day out with friends.

[Nicksta]

yay.. been watching for these......
short track at taupo :)

[Tony.OK]

short track at taupo :)

Where'd ya see that?...............:crazy:......will have to take the 3 top gears out to save weight:2thumbsup

[ArcherWC]

Watch out (for the bigest mobile chicane yourve ever seen) Ill be there

[Nicksta]

Where'd ya see that?...............:crazy:......will have to take the 3 top gears out to save weight:2thumbsup
its because its the credit from last year's round one on the short track, taupo wouldnt let them transfer it to the final round and made them book it for this year... so short track it is for round one this year :) i'm happy but bigger bikes wont be... thanks to taupo i believe next year there will be no rounds at taupo :( but dont quote me on it.....

[Ivan]

Yeah It Should be fun first ever race ona big bike never rode a SV before so luckily the rimutaka hills are my backyard livng in Featherston so road kits going back on and a whole day spent up and down the hill sounds fun to me...

[Clivoris]

International, full track for round 1 fullas and fullasses.

[Toast]

International, full track for round 1 fullas and fullasses.

Saweet!!

Can't wait!

[Tony.OK]

International, full track for round 1 fullas and fullasses.

Thank fark for that:clap:.............the straight may be my only shot at passing people:whistle:

[Big Chim]

Awsome, This is going to be an Rad series

Catch ya all there

[roadracingoldfart]

We got it sussed Nicki ..... Just dont point out that in rule 10 of the suplementary regs you can run a pre 1999 bike in posties so ill drag something out of a mates garage to do that class on hehehe .

Question ????
Why dosnt anyone like the short track ? I personally loved the old format long track with the cutesy little esses onto the old hairpin, that was awesome.

[Nicksta]

International, full track for round 1 fullas and fullasses.
true..... damn!

We got it sussed Nicki ..... Just dont point out that in rule 10 of the suplementary regs you can run a pre 1999 bike in posties so ill drag something out of a mates garage to do that class on hehehe .

Question ????
Why dosnt anyone like the short track ? I personally loved the old format long track with the cutesy little esses onto the old hairpin, that was awesome.
i saw that 1999 aint that old!!

i miss the old long track with the esses too... dont like the A1Gp corner much to be honest.... guess they will be 6 lap races on the A1GP track?

[ajturbo]

we chose the early date so that it wasn't so frigging cold... we wussy's from welly don't like cold balls....
on that note i may just wire up the electric vest JUST in case.....

[Ivan]

Yay Cant wait for this series New Bike New Class and done up Leathers

[enigma51]

Man its exspensive for 8 maybe 16 laps!

[jrandom]

Technically speaking, I could enter F1 on a GSX1400, couldn't I?

What does VMCC generally do if one's qualifying times are about 20 seconds off the pace?

:laugh:

[Clivoris]

Technically speaking, I could enter F1 on a GSX1400, couldn't I?

What does VMCC generally do if one's qualifying times are about 20 seconds off the pace?

:laugh:

If this is a serious question... Especially in a class like F1, if someone was so far off the pace as to be dangerous we would endeavour to fit them into clubmans. Sometimes the figure of 115% within top qualifying time can be used. Don't quote me on this though, I'm not to flash on this aspect of our meetings.

[Clivoris]

Man its exspensive for 8 maybe 16 laps!

I know what you mean but it is the reality of trying to offer variety (Taupo track, two day meeting, Manfield long circuit) and the increased costs involved in this. Some of the costs are a result of more effort being made to look after volunteers. Taupo and the 2 day meeting require over-night accommodation for some of the volunteers. We are also needing to cover some of the other costs for volunteers more effectively.
Trust me we are not getting rich out of this and all our processes are transparent. Motorsport is expensive.

[jrandom]

If this is a serious question... Especially in a class like F1, if someone was so far off the pace as to be dangerous we would endeavour to fit them into clubmans.

Yes, that's as I imagined it.

It's not a serious question, really. I won't ever actually be racing on Betty (that's just crazy talk, unless MNZ, Vic or AMCC see fit to start some sort of 'open whale' racing class) and while I did have vague ideas of taking the Snail out in Clubmans during the winter series this year, I've just gone and sold it, so if I ever get out and race it'll be in 2009 at the earliest, and on some bike I don't own yet.

[Toast]

I know what you mean but it is the reality of trying to offer variety (Taupo track, two day meeting, Manfield long circuit) and the increased costs involved in this. Some of the costs are a result of more effort being made to look after volunteers. Taupo and the 2 day meeting require over-night accommodation for some of the volunteers. We are also needing to cover some of the other costs for volunteers more effectively.
Trust me we are not getting rich out of this and all our processes are transparent. Motorsport is expensive.

Good that the volunteers will be looked after. I certainly don't mind paying a little extra for that.

Is the $390 series entry for all 6 rounds? Or for 5 rounds plus you pay $100 for round 5?

[Clivoris]

Good that the volunteers will be looked after. I certainly don't mind paying a little extra for that.

Is the $390 series entry for all 6 rounds? Or for 5 rounds plus you pay $100 for round 5?

Cheers Toasty.
$390 for all 6 rounds if I did the maths right.

[rustys]

[QUOTE=roadracingoldfart;1511754]We got it sussed Nicki ..... Just dont point out that in rule 10 of the suplementary regs you can run a pre 1999 bike in posties so ill drag something out of a mates garage to do that class on hehehe

:argh: You will need it "young" Paul :niceone:

[GIXser]

Man its exspensive for 8 maybe 16 laps!

Hey bro.. yeah its F@kin expensive.. i bitched about this last year,,cos i had blinkers on...
you cannot compare this to trackdays dude, its a different kettle of fish
the organisers put a lot of effort in,
apart from the tracktime, the buzz is ten times better than trackdays, !!

ps you should enter ya homo... you and boomhauer !!!:2thumbsup

ps ps.. yeeaahhaaa for the long track:)

[roadracingoldfart]

:argh: You will need it "young" Paul :niceone:[/QUOTE]



You just wait old fella, Nickis gonna slap :bash: ya on my bike matey and ill even let you talk to us if you are really polite ;)

[roadracingoldfart]

Hey bro.. yeah its F@kin expensive.. i bitched about this last year,,cos i had blinkers on...
you cannot compare this to trackdays dude, its a different kettle of fish
the organisers put a lot of effort in,
apart from the tracktime, the buzz is ten times better than trackdays, !!

ps you should enter ya homo... you and boomhauer !!!:2thumbsup

ps ps.. yeeaahhaaa for the long track:)



Its awesome to see you have been turned away from the dark side young GIXSERWALKER

:niceone:

[GIXser]

Its awesome to see you have been turned away from the dark side young GIXSERWALKER

:niceone:
the force is strong...... i...can..not... resist..aahhahhhh

[moT]

true..... damn!

i saw that 1999 aint that old!!

i miss the old long track with the esses too... dont like the A1Gp corner much to be honest.... guess they will be 6 lap races on the A1GP track?

So is it the short taupo track or the long taupo track? and whats up with postclassics I thought its pre 1989?

[DEATH_INC.]

ps ps.. yeeaahhaaa for the long track:)
You just don't want ya ass kicked by a 7 fiddy dinosaur......

[Nicksta]

So is it the short taupo track or the long taupo track? and whats up with postclassics I thought its pre 1989?

the day you pay attention you might just beat me:sleep:

[roogazza]

So, thats just great then ! 1 year in Clubmans and they are going to retire me ! Either that or become a chicane in F1 ! What are these people thinking ? Gaz.

[moT]

the day you pay attention you might just beat me:sleep:

I will win this winter series!!

[Nicksta]

So, thats just great then ! 1 year in Clubmans and they are going to retire me ! Either that or become chicane in F1 ! What are these people thinking ? Gaz.
i think you'll find its 1 year in Clubmans B then up to 2 years in A, so relax... after 3 years you'll be a racing legend in F1 :)

[Nicksta]

I will win this winter series!!
F3?
good luck with that!

[GIXser]

You just don't want ya ass kicked by a 7 fiddy dinosaur......

exactly what i was thinkin fella... now i got a glimmer of hope albeit it be small... still gonna give drew the learn me reckons.....:yes:

[moT]

F3?
good luck with that!

postclassics junior lol

[roadracingoldfart]

postclassics junior lol

That sounds like a challenge Nicki ..... I hope your going to respond with the normal rebuttle we can superglue his throttle closed if ya want

[Nicksta]

postclassics junior lol
you do realise i'll be on the CBR in that class ay? and from testing.. she's faster than Tweety!

That sounds like a challenge Nicki ..... I hope your going to respond with the normal rebuttle we can superglue his throttle closed if ya want
lol...... thanks Paul.. but your mighty fine CBR will eat his VFR for breakfast without the aid of superglue!:rockon:

[steveyb]

Yeah It Should be fun first ever race ona big bike never rode a SV before so luckily the rimutaka hills are my backyard livng in Featherston so road kits going back on and a whole day spent up and down the hill sounds fun to me...

Damn, I am not sending my kid to whatever schools you went to. Dude, learn to use and then actually use, some punctuation!!! Your stream of conciousness postings are just toooooo much!....

[gpercivl]

Damn, I am not sending my kid to whatever schools you went to. Dude, learn to use and then actually use, some punctuation!!! Your stream of conciousness postings are just toooooo much!....

Not everyone's got a PhD Stevey

[moT]

you do realise i'll be on the CBR in that class ay? and from testing.. she's faster than Tweety!
:

Might have to do some upgrades to the vfr then ;) like install a vtec

[roadracingoldfart]

Not everyone's got a PhD Stevey


Na Y agot it rong . Steve aint any gudd at Post Hole Drilling ( PhD )

[cowpoos]

Hey bro.. yeah its F@kin expensive.. i bitched about this last year,,cos i had blinkers on...
you cannot compare this to trackdays dude, its a different kettle of fish
the organisers put a lot of effort in,
apart from the tracktime, the buzz is ten times better than trackdays, !!

ps you should enter ya homo... you and boomhauer !!!:2thumbsup

ps ps.. yeeaahhaaa for the long track:)
I never got what you were whinging about...u got the most amount of track time in superbikes...

[cowpoos]

exactly what i was thinkin fella... now i got a glimmer of hope albeit it be small... still gonna give drew the learn me reckons.....:yes:
oh and can I borrow ya bike for the winter series??

[moT]

AHHHHH the winter sreies is soo close but yet soo far!!!

[ajw_888]

I did a quick calculation, $626 for the discounted series with transponder hire, 6 oil & filter changes, bike fuel, 1 set tyres, a new chain and fuel for the van.
The Total $2,000
No luxuries like garages ~$500, new brake pads, spare parts or accom. @ Taupo. This also excludes MNZ licence renewal @ $125

Will this stop me? probably not...but something to think about...donations welcome.

[Drew]

exactly what i was thinkin fella... now i got a glimmer of hope albeit it be small... still gonna give drew the learn me reckons.....:yes: That old chessnut eh? Ok then, we'll see on the day bro.


oh and can I borrow ya bike for the winter series??He wants to race it, not see it crashed on the warm up lap ya dork!

[boostin]

Not bad I did a quick budget a little while ago, but this is for traveling from Auckland.




I did a quick calculation, $626 for the discounted series with transponder hire, 6 oil & filter changes, bike fuel, 1 set tyres, a new chain and fuel for the van.
The Total $2,000
No luxuries like garages ~$500, new brake pads, spare parts or accom. @ Taupo. This also excludes MNZ licence renewal @ $125

Will this stop me? probably not...but something to think about...donations welcome.

[Chrislost]

Where are the forms for race licences? i can only find the 07/08 ones and a picture of a rather nice looking dirtbike on the MNZ webpages.
It was my understanding that the 07/08 season is just about finished?
Do they give out licences cheeper if you get them this late in the season?

[ajturbo]

I did a quick calculation, $626 for the discounted series with transponder hire, 6 oil & filter changes, bike fuel, 1 set tyres, a new chain and fuel for the van.
The Total $2,000
No luxuries like garages ~$500, new brake pads, spare parts or accom. @ Taupo. This also excludes MNZ licence renewal @ $125

Will this stop me? probably not...but something to think about...donations welcome.
stop ya fuckin bitching...
looks like this year will cost me around 10k...

[moT]

2k is that all thats not too bad for half a year of racing

[boostin]

2k is that all thats not too bad for half a year of racing
Its a lot of money when you don't have it! However I may be selling my organs to get some cash soon.

[moT]

Its a lot of money when you don't have it! However I may be selling my organs to get some cash soon.

OOO how much do you want for a kidney and half ur liver?

[slowpoke]

Its a lot of money when you don't have it! However I may be selling my organs to get some cash soon.

....and how big are your balls...if they are bigger than my half shrivelled raisins I've got dibs on 'em!

[Meekey_Mouse]

I'm gunna miss racing :crybaby:

I'll be able to volunteer at the Taupo one though :) any body know who to contact about that?

[boostin]

OOO how much do you want for a kidney and half ur liver?

Race you for them.


....and how big are your balls...if they are bigger than my half shrivelled raisins I've got dibs on 'em!

I usually cover my brake lever when going into Jennian at Puke, so not very big at all.

[ArcherWC]

haha girls. its going to cost me about 2K per weekend to contest the Vic Series

[Grub]

So, thats just great then ! 1 year in Clubmans and they are going to retire me ! Either that or become a chicane in F1 ! What are these people thinking ? Gaz.

Not strictly true is it. Apart from the fact that it's not 1 year, you go from Clubmans to F3 to Supersport to F1 as a natural progression. The choice is yours.

The new concept does help move on those who are now riding well and running 5-7secs a lap faster than the rest of clubmans but stay there so they can win the championship. It seems way fairer to move on and let some other newbies have a crack.

[roogazza]

Not strictly true is it. Apart from the fact that it's not 1 year, you go from Clubmans to F3 to Supersport to F1 as a natural progression. The choice is yours.

The new concept does help move on those who are now riding well and running 5-7secs a lap faster than the rest of clubmans but stay there so they can win the championship. It seems way fairer to move on and let some other newbies have a crack.

Hi Grub, I have spoken to Clive about these changes and he agrees it should be looked at. There are special cases that this affects.
I for one don't regard changing classes as 'moving up ' ! Just having to buy another bike. My days of chasing so called championships are well gone. I'm just out there for the fun and believe clubmans should be for other than it is.
I happen to have a bike I like and want to give it a work out every now and then.
Besides, how many egos would be shattered if an old guy went round the outside !!!!!!!! Gaz.

[Grub]

My days of chasing so called championships are well gone. I'm just out there for the fun and believe clubmans should be for other than it is..

Fair comment ....

One of the issues previously was that there was a regime to move the fast guys out of there but it was too difficult to enforce. It didn't seem right that someone could be consistently 5 secs faster than the next rider and stay there. Oh well, back to the drawing board I guess.

[Clivoris]

Fair comment ....

One of the issues previously was that there was a regime to move the fast guys out of there but it was too difficult to enforce. It didn't seem right that someone could be consistently 5 secs faster than the next rider and stay there. Oh well, back to the drawing board I guess.

We have the full Winter Series to consider the pro's and cons of this rule as it wont have an impact until next season. I intend to discuss it further at the committee meeting this tuesday. There may be easy to police options that don't penalise those who don't have the desire, bike or speed to move into another class.

[Nasty]

We have the full Winter Series to consider the pro's and cons of this rule as it wont have an impact until next season. I intend to discuss it further at the committee meeting this tuesday. There may be easy to police options that don't penalise those who don't have the desire, bike or speed to move into another class.

Sounds like a plan there Mr Clivoris ... see you on Tuesday :)

[Meekey_Mouse]

Again.... Who do I contact about volunteering at the Taupo round? :confused:

[slowpoke]

Hi Grub, I have spoken to Clive about these changes and he agrees it should be looked at. There are special cases that this affects.
I for one don't regard changing classes as 'moving up ' ! Just having to buy another bike. My days of chasing so called championships are well gone. I'm just out there for the fun and believe clubmans should be for other than it is.
I happen to have a bike I like and want to give it a work out every now and then.
Besides, how many egos would be shattered if an old guy went round the outside !!!!!!!! Gaz.


Fair comment ....

One of the issues previously was that there was a regime to move the fast guys out of there but it was too difficult to enforce. It didn't seem right that someone could be consistently 5 secs faster than the next rider and stay there. Oh well, back to the drawing board I guess.


We have the full Winter Series to consider the pro's and cons of this rule as it wont have an impact until next season. I intend to discuss it further at the committee meeting this tuesday. There may be easy to police options that don't penalise those who don't have the desire, bike or speed to move into another class.

I'm in a similar position with not getting to the track that often (I could make one round last year) and maybe three if my roster stays as it is for this season. I'm never gonna be quick with so little track time, I'm never gonna be able to contest a full championship, my bike is waaay out of date with little prospect of upgrading (not that I'd be any quicker on a K8), so Clubman's suits me down to the ground.

Personally I reckon Clubman's is for the casual racer just out for a bit of fun, or for people to dip a toe in the water in a less than super-competitive atmosphere. So what if someone is obviously quicker than everyone else, there is no championship at stake, and everyone else may just have a chance to learn something from them....well, for the time they remain in sight anyway.

Another thing I reckon could help progression is the cross entering rule. Most other classes seem able to cross enter other classes, except Clubman's. Maybe if they were allowed to cross enter say one race per meeting in an appropriate class (if laptimes acceptable) to see how they fit in, it would encourage people to move up when they found they weren't in over their head. At the moment it seems that those who most need track time to improve their skills have the least access to it.

[cowpoos]

haha girls. its going to cost me about 2K per weekend to contest the Vic Series

Err bro...Thats far to much coin for club racing!

[Nasty]

Again.... Who do I contact about volunteering at the Taupo round? :confused:

Clivoris ... :)

[slowpoke]

haha girls. its going to cost me about 2K per weekend to contest the Vic Series


Err bro...Thats far to much coin for club racing!

C'mon 'Poos, he's on a Kwaka, which means unlike the rest of the bikes they have to PAY their brolly girls:Pokey:

[FROSTY]

You just don't want ya ass kicked by a 7 fiddy dinosaur......
Make that possibly 2 dinoaurs :whistle:

[Racey Rider]

Where are the forms for race licences? i can only find the 07/08 ones and a picture of a rather nice looking dirtbike on the MNZ webpages.
It was my understanding that the 07/08 season is just about finished?
Do they give out licences cheeper if you get them this late in the season?

No they don't discount them as far as I'm aware. Sucks aye. Been there myself when I started out.

[Meekey_Mouse]

No they don't discount them as far as I'm aware. Sucks aye. Been there myself when I started out.

Don't quote me on this and definitely ask some one who knows more facts than me! But...

It's my understanding that if you're getting a license near the end of the season isn't it better to do day licenses until the new season starts?
I think that if you keep the receipt from the day licenses you get $30 off the new season license?

[oyster]

Policy is a bit "fluid", but generally these are the 3 ways to save money.
1) Family discount on percentage basis. Must be family members at a common address.
2) Day licence receipts will get you a credit for a full licence, but only for that year(not the following)
3) About now they give a discount for a full licence given the year is two thirds run. I think there's a news item on the site right now re this one.

I've been "working" these for years, but there have been a few inconsistencies so it pays to ask. Vicky Simm and co always do a great job
admin@mnz.co.nz

[Highlander]

Not interested in racing myself, but certainly keen to go for a look at Taupo.
Spectators encouraged?
What will it cost me to get in?

[FROSTY]

Ive wondered about running a series based on grade rather than bike capacity.
Say A grade, b C D etc.
Your grade would be based strictly on your lap times
I think at places like Taupo and Manfeild it would work really well with a good balance between the need for out n out power and quicker handling.
With only 4--maybee 5 classes everyone would get good track time

[cowpoos]

Ive wondered about running a series based on grade rather than bike capacity.
Say A grade, b C D etc.
Your grade would be based strictly on your lap times
I think at places like Taupo and Manfeild it would work really well with a good balance between the need for out n out power and quicker handling.
With only 4--maybee 5 classes everyone would get good track time

clubmans A and B are run similar to what you have discribed by the Vic Winter series.

[Tony.OK]

Not interested in racing myself, but certainly keen to go for a look at Taupo.
Spectators encouraged?
What will it cost me to get in?

Club racing's free to watch,the more the merrier mate.

[GSVR]

Frosty you mean like this:
http://2002.motorcyclesport.co.nz/?ID=1581

[Tony.OK]

Confirmed entries are online now..........here (http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-page.php?pageName=2008ConfirmedEntries)

Not many on there yet,only a couple of weeks to go:yes:

[Petrolic]

First time racer hopefully in clubmans A at taupo, will be getting a garage anyway but anyone has room for 1 more not for cost splitting only but also company and to show me the ropes........or else see you all there......

[Clivoris]

Not interested in racing myself, but certainly keen to go for a look at Taupo.
Spectators encouraged?
What will it cost me to get in?

Not interested in racing...Yet? Spectators are F.O.C. and are loved very much.

[roadracingoldfart]

Not interested in racing...Yet? Spectators are F.O.C. and are loved very much.



And i have heard them say they love you too Clive awwww. sweet init !!.

[roogazza]

Anyone noticed the change ? I had a mate run off an entry form for the series and it has transponder cost as $30 , just now looking at the VMCC site I see the transponder for each round is $33.75 !
I'll go with the latter , just a thought for anyone else ? Gaz.

[Clivoris]

Anyone noticed the change ? I had a mate run off an entry form for the series and it has transponder cost as $30 , just now looking at the VMCC site I see the transponder for each round is $33.75 !
I'll go with the latter , just a thought for anyone else ? Gaz.

Correct there Gaz, ta for pointing it out. We hadn't been including the GST cost in our documentation and pricing for Tim Gibbes Timing.

[skypig]

And My MX transponder wont work, even at Motard speeds, can anyone confirm?:bash:

[ArcherWC]

And My MX transponder wont work, even at Motard speeds, can anyone confirm?:bash:
nope definatly wont work, mx ones only go to 120Kmh and even the motards go faster than than across the finish/timing line

[Clivoris]

And My MX transponder wont work, even at Motard speeds, can anyone confirm?:bash:

It's my understanding as well that they wont work.

[moT]

exxxtttrrreeeeeeeeemmeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ArcherWC]

Confirmed entries are online now..........here (http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-page.php?pageName=2008ConfirmedEntries)

Not many on there yet,only a couple of weeks to go:yes:
hmmm, im all entered and paid for, but Im not on the list

[scracha]

Not interested in racing...Yet? Spectators are F.O.C. and are loved very much.

If say someones bike wisnae as yet working [*1] would they be able to umm...phone up the day before and change classes?...assuming they could blag someone elses bike?

1* Roadracingoldfart is trying out early CBR1000 forks on the wee cbr but they're a bit of an unknown quantity.

[Drew]

If say someones bike wisnae as yet working [*1] would they be able to umm...phone up the day before and change classes?...assuming they could blag someone elses bike?

1* Roadracingoldfart is trying out early CBR1000 forks on the wee cbr but they're a bit of an unknown quantity.

As long as you have ordered a transponder it should be sweet bro. But you might wanna ask real nice like

[Tony.OK]

hmmm, im all entered and paid for, but Im not on the list

Haha I struck a secret deal to be the only Litre bike on the grid to give myself a slight chance of doing any good:whistle:

[moT]

If say someones bike wisnae as yet working [*1] would they be able to umm...phone up the day before and change classes?...assuming they could blag someone elses bike?

1* Roadracingoldfart is trying out early CBR1000 forks on the wee cbr but they're a bit of an unknown quantity.

what class are you racing in this year?

[Drew]

what class are you racing in this year?
He only needs to enter one round in F3 to beat you in the points series buddy:Pokey:

I'll be riding a well improved bike in F2 thank my lucky stars. I'm pretty sure my brakes not binding like hell all the time, and working when I pull the lever will improve my lap times somewhat dramatically. I just have a small infirmity to overcome and IT'S ON!

[Teambwr47]

I will be entered in F2 and Superbike hopefully by the end of the day.......

Having never been on the track before and not able to do a track day (motott is fully booked) before hand, practice will be interesting.........

Which way does the first corner go........?

At least my bike should be a bit better specced that its first outing.

[moT]

the first corner goes left and the next corner goes right then left,right,right,right,left,left,right,left,straig ht,left,right,left then your back where you started

[moT]

He only needs to enter one round in F3 to beat you in the points series buddy:Pokey:

I'll be riding a well improved bike in F2 thank my lucky stars. I'm pretty sure my brakes not binding like hell all the time, and working when I pull the lever will improve my lap times somewhat dramatically. I just have a small infirmity to overcome and IT'S ON!

I will not fail this year!!! I am prepared this time

[Teambwr47]

Anyone got some on bike video footage of the Taupo circuit we'll be racing on?

[moT]

Anyone got some on bike video footage of the Taupo circuit we'll be racing on?

there is lots check on youtube or go to the trackdays section in meetings and events and ppl have posted up lots of videos

[Tony.OK]

Having never been on the track before and not able to do a track day (motott is fully booked) before hand, practice will be interesting.........

Which way does the first corner go........?



If you wanted to call Peter at Mottott and ask if you'd be able to do a session on someone elses paid for bike,you'd be more than welcome to take mine out for a bit of a scouting session....................as long as ya don't bin the buggar:bleh:

[Toast]

hmmm, im all entered and paid for, but Im not on the list

Same here.

Last year they didn't update it every day either, and sometimes there were a few errors with entries not being displayed. Flick them an email if it doesn't show by tomorrow would be my call.

[moT]

Same here.

Last year they didn't update it every day either, and sometimes there were a few errors with entries not being displayed. Flick them an email if it doesn't show by tomorrow would be my call.

hey dude thx for picking up those tyrewarmers and wets i look forward to useing them on friday

[Teambwr47]

If you wanted to call Peter at Mottott and ask if you'd be able to do a session on someone elses paid for bike,you'd be more than welcome to take mine out for a bit of a scouting session....................as long as ya don't bin the buggar:bleh:

Thats a very kind offer mate..... thankyou:clap:

I'll look into it and get back to you later.......:scooter:

Will just be a 'scouting' session to try and save the 'right which way does the next bit go' time on race day.

[scracha]

hey dude thx for picking up those tyrewarmers and wets i look forward to useing them on friday

Tyrewarmers....wets. You cheatin b@$tard :second: I plan on owning you in Pre89 and F3 this year....even though I've not raced since the last season...gulp.

[Ivan]

Anyone got some on bike video footage of the Taupo circuit we'll be racing on?

Here is some me on my SV there its not onboard but itsfootage of the circuit
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gDh3K95SUy0

[Nicksta]

lol.... just wait till you check out what you have to follow in F3 Steve!

so does Clive or anyone from VMCC fame know what the race format will be??
how many laps per race and how many races at Taupo??
cheers!

[Clivoris]

Our club secretary Shirley is out of action for a couple of days. This means that entries and other things are not going to be processed. It also seems that our fax machine is having a wee lie down. I would suggest that anyone trying to fax an entry, just pop it into the snail mail as there is still plenty time to get the entry in. Large apologies for any inconvenience. Any questions can still go through the admin@vic... or race@vic... e-mail addresses, and we will do our best to answer.
The planned race format is the full track and 2x6 lap races. As usual this is subject to change depending on circumstances on the day. Please pray or make sacrifices to your preferred Deity, for sunny dry weather.

[dickytoo]

Haha I struck a secret deal to be the only Litre bike on the grid to give myself a slight chance of doing any good:whistle:

i think derek mcadam will be there on the old zx10. (fingers crossed!)

[Drew]

i think derek mcadam will be there on the old zx10. (fingers crossed!)Derek was on an R1 last time I saw him.

[johan]

... Please pray or make sacrifices to your preferred Deity, for sunny dry weather.

Am I the only one that might show up without extra rims with wet tires? Or should I consider investing in an extra set of rims for wets as a noob racer? Or maybe just crank up those tirewarmers extra hot! :eek5:

What does people normally do?

[scracha]

lol.... just wait till you check out what you have to follow in F3 Steve!

? Has your arse got bigger or summit?

[Chrislost]

You cheatin b@$tard :second: I plan on owning you in Pre89 and F3 this year....even though I've not raced since the last season...gulp.

How likley is it that a 400 will qualify for F3?

That is if that said 400 has to qualify against pro twins AND F3 just to make the race?:buggerd:

or am i just paranoid?

[Deano]

How likley is it that a 400 will qualify for F3?

That is if that said 400 has to qualify against pro twins AND F3 just to make the race?:buggerd:

or am i just paranoid?

I don't recall anyone 'not' qualifying for F3 in last year's winter series.

I recall a little blue 400 getting 6th in one last year.:whistle:

You should be sweet.

[Clivoris]

How likley is it that a 400 will qualify for F3?

That is if that said 400 has to qualify against pro twins AND F3 just to make the race?:buggerd:

or am i just paranoid?

Posing the question is fair mate. The truth is we just don't know until the day. The reality is that if we get heaps and heaps of entries into the combined F3/Protwin race we will have to look at a solution for the season. Would be a shame to see the death of 400's in F3. Might have to give protwins their own race if the numbers justify it, but without being able to cross-enter into F3. Just thinking out loud there so don't anyone go getting too exercised over the possibility. Geezers like me might have to find some space in Clubmans or Pre-89? It's a bastard that this racing lark is getting popular.

[Clivoris]

I don't recall anyone 'not' qualifying for F3 in last year's winter series.

I recall a little blue 400 getting 6th in one last year.:whistle:

You should be sweet.

Probably true Deano. But there were some meetings where if there wasn't some attrition through breakdown, there would have been non-qualifiers. The 400's can compete in the right hands, but you have to be the first to admit that the 650's are easier to punt quickly than the 400's for most riders?

[moT]

? Has your arse got bigger or summit?

haha lolz....

[dickytoo]

Derek was on an R1 last time I saw him.

still riding the 10 as far as i know.

[cowpoos]

Think he mite be confussing Derek and Carey Briar...Carey has a ex bernard R1 now.

[dickytoo]

Think he mite be confussing Derek and Carey Briar...Carey has a ex bernard R1 now.

yep, i heard that. derek is still riding my 10 with a rearranged support agreement. he's looking forward to taupo never having seen the new track. i'll be stuck at work justifying my 5 figure pay rise! we're doing a big roll out for a large government department and sunday is the only day we get to take the system down to work on it.

how you doing, poos? long time no see.

[cowpoos]

yep, i heard that. derek is still riding my 10 with a rearranged support agreement. he's looking forward to taupo never having seen the new track. i'll be stuck at work justifying my 5 figure pay rise! we're doing a big roll out for a large government department and sunday is the only day we get to take the system down to work on it.

how you doing, poos? long time no see.


Be good to see derek out there for the winter series again!!


yeah I'm all good mate!! Been busy Building shit...not much riding happening...track or dirt in the last while!!
Still looking to sell the 810 so I can upgrade to a thousand [or maybe even a 600...not sure yet] so if you know anyone...6k as it is...more if road gear is atached,etc

when u passing through these ways again?

[dickytoo]

Be good to see derek out there for the winter series again!!


yeah I'm all good mate!! Been busy Building shit...not much riding happening...track or dirt in the last while!!
Still looking to sell the 810 so I can upgrade to a thousand [or maybe even a 600...not sure yet] so if you know anyone...6k as it is...more if road gear is atached,etc

when u passing through these ways again?

had a good talk with derek going forward and he is keen to do the whole series. he seems to have found his feet again and now feels he can put a really good effort into it.

i had a job offer up in auckland for a lot more dosh but driving to the shore from papakura every morning didn't appeal to me. my company made a very generous counter offer so i stayed in wellie. it was quite disruptive for derek and i but i think we've sort of settled down a little and can concentrate more on racing.

derek has even agreed to write race reports for our web site so it will be very interesting. no plans to upgrade to a new bike yet and as much as i hate to say it, that new honda thou is doing extremely well.

maybe up in auckland on queens birthday if we can squirm out of doing more work on that weekend. i'll try and spend some time in hamilton with my sis and family so i'll give you a call then.

cheers

richard

[Tony.OK]

The planned race format is the full track and 2x6 lap races.

Crickey..............I knew I should've brought a 600.........mmmmm where did I put those 600 logos:innocent:

[Grub]

Please pray or make sacrifices to your preferred Deity, for sunny dry weather.

Can I sacrifice a virgin, can I please, please, please

[roadracingoldfart]

It sounds like the Pro Twins / F3 and P/C Junior are going to be competitive with all the challenges going around lol.

If there are too many bikes in F3 - Pro Twins then the simple solution is to make all the 650s take a plug lead off and start them in the streetstock class to make more room in the F3 grid.

Those that care , I are makin headway with Scrachas bike and fingers crossed the beastie will be ready for Taupo even if it will be sort of untried.
If i get a chance i may be able to thrash it at a test day im doing very soon with Nicksta.

Best of luck to all riders contesting the series and we here at Team Shower Buddy hope for a safe and happy series for everybody. Have
fun all of you and call over and see us in the pits if you so desire.
Just look for #266 in either bright yellow or silver lol.

Cheers Paul & Dianne
Team Shower Buddy Racing.

[scracha]

Would be a shame to see the death of 400's in F3.
Cue Formula400 as per the ozzies

[scracha]

]
Those that care , I are makin headway with Scrachas bike and fingers crossed the beastie will be ready for Taupo even if it will be sort of untried.

Yay...you the man. Best get my entry form in so I can be the Taupo test pilot.

You need tyres?

[koba]

Am I the only one that might show up without extra rims with wet tires? Or should I consider investing in an extra set of rims for wets as a noob racer? Or maybe just crank up those tirewarmers extra hot! :eek5:

What does people normally do?

Fuck no!
Heaps of people are doing it on a relativley tight budget.
Maybe spare rims and wets would be good if you plan to do it for a long time but it may be worth waiting a while so you know for sure that it is justified.

Tyrewarmers are a step above what alot of peolpe have so don't sweat too much, you will know when you get serious enough to justify wets.

Most of the time it is not too wet anyway and if it is waaay too wet just don't go out, if it is just a wee bit damp just slow down.
easy!

[flame]

Drews and my entrys sent. CANT WAIT!! :):wari:

[Teambwr47]

If you wanted to call Peter at Mottott and ask if you'd be able to do a session on someone elses paid for bike,you'd be more than welcome to take mine out for a bit of a scouting session....................as long as ya don't bin the buggar:bleh:

Tony,

Managed to get a full place on the trackday sorted tonight after someone dropped so won't need to take up your very kind offer.
I've managed to borrow an R1 as my R6 is still not ready but at least i'll get to know the track:yes:

Will make sure i get to speak to you at the track.......

[Tony.OK]

Tony,

Managed to get a full place on the trackday sorted tonight after someone dropped so won't need to take up your very kind offer.
I've managed to borrow an R1 as my R6 is still not ready but at least i'll get to know the track:yes:

Will make sure i get to speak to you at the track.......

Good stuff,pop into garage 17,I'll be the lonely Honda squished into the corner:rolleyes:

[Squiggles]

Any auckland/farther north people able to give me a hand? :love:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73731

[roogazza]

Drews and my entrys sent. CANT WAIT!! :):wari:

I ripped up my entry last night, just before posting it, can't get enthused ! maybe I'm past it and thats it ? ! G.

[speed63]

Anyone got spare pit garage space for SVR and myself? :cold:

[johan]

Anyone got spare pit garage space for SVR and myself? :cold:

I'm also looking for a garage space if anyone has a free corner. cheers

[Ivan]

All Payed up and entry form in cant wait not long to go now.

[Nicksta]

Anyone got spare pit garage space for SVR and myself? :cold:


I'm also looking for a garage space if anyone has a free corner. cheers

I have space in my garage if you guys need it
let me know :)

[speed63]

I have space in my garage if you guys need it
let me know :)

That would be cool, can you count me in please, SVR is keen also when spoke to him yesterday

[svr]

Sorry Mark, svr has blown up at todays track day, will have to sit this one out...

[Clivoris]

I ripped up my entry last night, just before posting it, can't get enthused ! maybe I'm past it and thats it ? ! G.

Shit Gaz. Do ya want some of my viagra?

[dhunt]

I have space in my garage if you guys need it
let me know :)
I would b keen too if you still have room.

Thanks

[CHOPPA]

finally sent my entry in fingers crossed its not to late!!

[Drew]

finally sent my entry in fingers crossed its not to late!!they gotta be there by Sunday bro, maybe you should email them to let them know it's comin.

Make sure you give your bike number, name and classes.

I'm a bit gutted I wont be able to push very hard to give you a race bro, but round two aint far away.:cool:

[roadracingoldfart]

they gotta be there by Sunday bro, maybe you should email them to let them know it's comin.

Make sure you give your bike number, name and classes.

I'm a bit gutted I wont be able to push very hard to give you a race bro, but round two aint far away.:cool:



Ohh dear .... that sounded a bit subtle hehehe ... tease !!!.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Crap!

Just read that Fax machine aint working! I had planned to Fax it in on monday doh!

[CHOPPA]

they gotta be there by Sunday bro, maybe you should email them to let them know it's comin.

Make sure you give your bike number, name and classes.

I'm a bit gutted I wont be able to push very hard to give you a race bro, but round two aint far away.:cool:

I havnt had much time on manfield so might have to follow ya around! yeah i emailed it through as well. Im gonna do sbk and f2. Is it short of long track at taupo?

[koba]

I havnt had much time on manfield so might have to follow ya around! yeah i emailed it through as well. Im gonna do sbk and f2. Is it short of long track at taupo?

Long :banana:

[CHOPPA]

Long :banana:

Stoked cheers, maybe not so good for the superbike class on the 6hundy though....

[slowpoke]

I ripped up my entry last night, just before posting it, can't get enthused ! maybe I'm past it and thats it ? ! G.

Yeah, it's hard to get excited about prepping the bike etc and driving 5 1/2 hours each way to do 2 lousy 6 lap races. My entry is in but I'd almost be relieved if I've screwed up and it doesn't make it in time......anybody got some R6 fairings I can slap on the R1 so I can tag onto the back of the F2 grid?

[White trash]

Yeah, it's hard to get excited about prepping the bike etc and driving 5 1/2 hours each way to do 2 lousy 6 lap races. My entry is in but I'd almost be relieved if I've screwed up and it doesn't make it in time......anybody got some R6 fairings I can slap on the R1 so I can tag onto the back of the F2 grid?
Great attitude Spud.

"If I can't win, I wont play." Thought you had a bit more mettle than that.

And it's been argued at legth before, if you want laps for dollar value, racing isn't for you. If you wanna set, acheive and smash personal goals, get bragging rights amongst your mates at the pub, and pick up chicks, then it is.

[Clivoris]

Yeah, it's hard to get excited about prepping the bike etc and driving 5 1/2 hours each way to do 2 lousy 6 lap races.

:weep:I know what you mean. I tried to convince the committee that every class should get heaps more races. All we would need is to start at 6am and a really big box glow sticks so we can run way into the night.

[Sparky Bills]

If you wanna set, acheive and smash personal goals, get bragging rights amongst your mates at the pub, and pick up chicks, then it is.


If you want to pick up chicks with racing you need to go overseas! :innocent:

Just cant win with some people aye.
Ill be there cheering everyone on! So look at it this way... Im driving 4 hours JUST TO WATCH. But I have a passion for racing so its no problem at all. We do what we love.

[Tony.OK]

If you wanna set, acheive and smash personal goals, get bragging rights amongst your mates at the pub,and pick up chicks,

Shit when i won my races last month a really ugly dude came over and gave me a pat on the back:crazy:..............................not like ya see on telly at all hahaa:eek5:

[CHOPPA]

Yeah, it's hard to get excited about prepping the bike etc and driving 5 1/2 hours each way to do 2 lousy 6 lap races. My entry is in but I'd almost be relieved if I've screwed up and it doesn't make it in time......anybody got some R6 fairings I can slap on the R1 so I can tag onto the back of the F2 grid?


Thats why you should all buy 600s......... Damn just ordered a transponder from mylaps while waiting for the gp to start, that sucks! I think it cost like nearly $700 all up and it prob wont even make it here before round 1!

[quallman1234]

If you want to pick up chicks with racing you need to go overseas! :innocent:

Just cant win with some people aye.
Ill be there cheering everyone on! So look at it this way... Im driving 4 hours JUST TO WATCH. But I have a passion for racing so its no problem at all. We do what we love.

Forgetting something are we? :baby::spanking:

[Sparky Bills]

Forgetting something are we? :baby::spanking:



ummmmmmm nope.....:msn-wink:
Am I meant to be doing something else? :eek::niceone:

[slowpoke]

Great attitude Spud.

"If I can't win, I wont play." Thought you had a bit more mettle than that.

And it's been argued at legth before, if you want laps for dollar value, racing isn't for you. If you wanna set, acheive and smash personal goals, get bragging rights amongst your mates at the pub, and pick up chicks, then it is.

Nah Jimmy, I don't give a toss about winning....honestly, I don't give a fat rats arse where I finish, I just wanna have fun on me mudderboik. 2 x 6 lap races just doesn't amount to as much fun as I'd like. I'm sure other people feel the same way and think to themselves that 18 or so minutes of racing doesn't work out to well on the $$$/smile ratio....but I'll still be smilin' (which is my only personal goal) so I've still entered. Considering I'm racing Clubman's on an 8 year old bike, with no Championship at stake, I can only make half the rounds at best, fun is the only reason I'm racing, not the faint prospect of ever crossing the finish line first.

As CHOPPA says "that's why you should all by 600's"....which is a perfectly understandable attitude (and I would if I could) but it seems a shame not to encourage racers into the premier class, which is why we have a Nationals event with only 13 entries in a Superbike field.

[slowpoke]

Shit when i won my races last month a really ugly dude came over and gave me a pat on the back:crazy:..............................not like ya see on telly at all hahaa:eek5:

OI! Easy big fella....I was having a bad hair day, OK?! Or was it the nipple hair...don't tell me you don't like nipple hair....?

[Teambwr47]

There are still garages available at Taupo just in case anyone needs one.

Just booked one.........

[roogazza]

Yeah, it's hard to get excited about prepping the bike etc and driving 5 1/2 hours each way to do 2 lousy 6 lap races. My entry is in but I'd almost be relieved if I've screwed up and it doesn't make it in time......anybody got some R6 fairings I can slap on the R1 so I can tag onto the back of the F2 grid?

Don't mind me Slowpoke, I've got my period !
I don't know how old you are , but for me , I'm just starting to wonder if I really enjoy this anymore ?
I quit 25 yrs ago and have just been doing the last couple of series for fun.
You have it in prospective I'm sure, But some on here seem to think they're better than they are ? (world famous in Taihape !) When in fact they'll be forgotten next week. Gaz.

[Drew]

But some on here seem to think they're better than they are ? (world famous in Taihape !) When in fact they'll be forgotten next week. Gaz.


Na man, you got it all wrong. Those of us who think we're quick, wont be forgotten by those that are important to us.

Some of us want more than that too, but worst case scenario we'll have cool stories to tell at parties.

besides, you're just sore cos my girl has beaten you in the past:2guns:

[CHOPPA]

Nah Jimmy, I don't give a toss about winning....honestly, I don't give a fat rats arse where I finish, I just wanna have fun on me mudderboik. 2 x 6 lap races just doesn't amount to as much fun as I'd like. I'm sure other people feel the same way and think to themselves that 18 or so minutes of racing doesn't work out to well on the $$$/smile ratio....but I'll still be smilin' (which is my only personal goal) so I've still entered. Considering I'm racing Clubman's on an 8 year old bike, with no Championship at stake, I can only make half the rounds at best, fun is the only reason I'm racing, not the faint prospect of ever crossing the finish line first.

As CHOPPA says "that's why you should all by 600's"....which is a perfectly understandable attitude (and I would if I could) but it seems a shame not to encourage racers into the premier class, which is why we have a Nationals event with only 13 entries in a Superbike field.


Yeah thats a bit gay for clubmen aye you still pay the same entry! I was gutted last season i came to the last round at taupo and they made me ride clubmen cause it was my first race and i got skanked with only 2 short races also broke my chain in lap 2 of practice!

Sounds like theres gonna be a good line up of riders this year, hopefully everyone thats around comes out for a play. It would be good if some more of our top riders did more then just a couple of rides a year! I think 88s gonna be there to give us a lesson though.....

[cowpoos]

Yeah thats a bit gay for clubmen aye you still pay the same entry! I was gutted last season i came to the last round at taupo and they made me ride clubmen cause it was my first race and i got skanked with only 2 short races also broke my chain in lap 2 of practice!

Sounds like theres gonna be a good line up of riders this year, hopefully everyone thats around comes out for a play. It would be good if some more of our top riders did more then just a couple of rides a year! I think 88s gonna be there to give us a lesson though.....
did they...Hmm..they let me run in F1 on my first ever race!!

[roadracingoldfart]

I've got my period !
I don't know how old you are , but for me , I'm just starting to wonder if I really enjoy this anymore ?
I quit 25 yrs ago and have just been doing the last couple of series for fun.
You have it in prospective I'm sure, But some on here seem to think they're better than they are ? (world famous in Taihape !) When in fact they'll be forgotten next week. Gaz.


Ok Garry , heres the deal . you stay off the bike for the year and come to help me get the best most dedicated team of young riders going as they should be going. I could do with some assistance managing them this year and you are the perfect mentor for what our team needs. Come see me at work to sort out a deal old chap.

Paul.

[roogazza]

Na man, you got it all wrong. Those of us who think we're quick, wont be forgotten by those that are important to us.

Some of us want more than that too, but worst case scenario we'll have cool stories to tell at parties.

besides, you're just sore cos my girl has beaten you in the past:2guns:

Oh good, a bite, I'm sure you're both very very fast ? (for your day!!) and who can't beat an old grandad on a zimmer frame ?
List your career wins and I'll list mine !
Hey, but I must come over and meet you at the Manfeild Round. Gaz.

[moT]

looks like its gonna be a wet first race.. reminds me of last year

[Clivoris]

looks like its gonna be a wet first race.. reminds me of last year

All I want is for it to either rain properly or not at all. In-between will be more than my nervous system will be able to cope with. I obviously need to sprinkle some HTFU on my cereal.

[moT]

All I want is for it to either rain properly or not at all. In-between will be more than my nervous system will be able to cope with. I obviously need to sprinkle some HTFU on my cereal.

errr i would perfer the same but new zealand is not know for its pradictable weather... and whats HTFU??

[et al]

All I want is for it to either rain properly or not at all. In-between will be more than my nervous system will be able to cope with. I obviously need to sprinkle some HTFU on my cereal.

Me too - I would much rather have it one way or the other. Need a good dose of that HTFU stuff myself at the best of times..

[GIXser]

Na man, you got it all wrong. Those of us who think we're quick, wont be forgotten by those that are important to us.

Some of us want more than that too, but worst case scenario we'll have cool stories to tell at parties.

besides, you're just sore cos my girl has beaten you in the past:2guns:

i have never even heard of you???!!!

[Str8 Jacket]

Anyone know who this Drew rooster is?

I heard that he was being moved to a Resthome on Thursday. Not sure who he is though.....

[White trash]

Anyone know who this Drew rooster is?
Not Drew "I'll break my hand the week before the event and race anyway" Mair is it?

Tough cunt.

Stay of his way.


No really.

[Sparky Bills]

Anyone know who this Drew rooster is?


Yeah I heard hes a dangerous mutha who wheelies past people at high speeds...:innocent:

[GSVR]

I was hoping I'd deleted that post before someone got to quote it!!!!

[svr]

You guys seen the forecast?
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=108
Pretty bad huh?
By the way I have some wets for sale, deliverable to track on Sunday...
$270 or swap for SV650 head

[Chrislost]

You guys seen the forecast?
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=108


wets?

ooo gooodie :headbang: those pesky gumboots wont be able to get the gas on.
means ill get beat by a certain young lady again tho:doh:

at least i wont have to worry about that drift bike tho.

[speed63]

You guys seen the forecast?
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=108
Pretty bad huh?
By the way I have some wets for sale, deliverable to track on Sunday...
$270 or swap for SV650 head

Wets! Whats the damage to the SVR DC?

[Tony.OK]

Nah it ain't gonna rain:crybaby:
This site (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=taupo)has never let me down for Taupo out of a dozen or so trackdays,and quite often completely different than metview etc.:blink:

[White trash]

All I can say is bring the friggen rain!!!

I'v had so much fun practicing and qualifying in the wet on this bike over the past twelve months and yet I've never had the wets on during a race.

Hope it bloody PISSES down!!!!!!!!1

[svr]

Whats the damage to the SVR DC?

MB we can now confirm valve/piston intercourse did occur. On the bright side tho, the required repair presents just the excuse required to turn the mild manered (albeit apparantley still unreliable) 70hp sv into the fire-breathing 78hp (gasp!) time bomb it was always destined to be. Just in time for the vmcc last round, probably.

[roadracingoldfart]

Yeah I heard hes a dangerous mutha who wheelies past people at high speeds...:innocent:


I heard from a very reliable source that this so called "DREW " dosnt even use brakes when hes racing but relies on his masterful hidden talent that has actually never been seen in anger yet by the masses.
If we ever do see the anger i bet its calculatingly agressive.
Mind you , there is a rumor that has not allowed to beat young ladies for fear of getting told to :msn-wink: back off.

Never mind , time will tell and we may all get to know the name of that much discussed but never identified Drew.

[cowpoos]

Wets! Whats the damage to the SVR DC?
I have a brand new pirelli Wet for sale...180/55 17..$ 250 and its yours!! and thats fucking cheap!!

[scracha]

Aww fark. Despite roadracingoldfart's best efforts [1], I don't think my bike will be ready for the first race. Anyone got a $hite old 400 or something else suitable for post classic junior they want cras....ermmm....raced?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=70695

[1] We've tried CBR1000 forks, NSR250 forks, RGV250 and CBR400 NC29 forks.

[scracha]

Shite old 400 found. Thanks to all the respondents.

[roadracingoldfart]

Aww fark. Despite roadracingoldfart's best efforts [1], I don't think my bike will be ready for the first race. Anyone got a $hite old 400 or something else suitable for post classic junior they want cras....ermmm....raced?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=70695

[1] We've tried CBR1000 forks, NSR250 forks, RGV250 and CBR400 NC29 forks.


YES i failed :spanking: sorry dude but the time has just gone and stuffed us both up.
A whole month till round 2 so we should be ready for that matey.

See you all at VMCC rnd1 , all stay safe and get there in one piece and leave with a smile on the dial.

Cheers Paul & Di.

[Deano]

46 entries in supersport. 46 !! Feck. Qualifying could be interesting.

[White trash]

Beat me to it mate, I was just going to say the same thing. And I don't think they're finished entering names on the website yet. Mine isn't up.

hell, gonna be a congested wee track come qualifying. :D

[Toast]

46 entries in supersport. 46 !! Feck. Qualifying could be interesting.

'kin 'ell, that's insane. I hope it's dry qualifying. Really don't wanna have to put my manky looking wets on.

Gotta be good for the club though...and 20 full season entries as well.

[White trash]

Victoria Motorcycle Club race commitee need to be congratulated on once again organising what's shaping up to be New Zealands most hotly contested championship for another year running.

Look at last seasons standings.

Superbike. Top four within 24 points
Supersport. Top 3 within 11 points, top two seperated by 1 friggen point!
125GP. Six point margin of winning to Kenneth
Streetstock: Avalon and Billy only 12 points apart
Motards. 36 points accross five riders
Clubmans. 37 between the top five

Absolutely outstanding racing and that's evident by the number of National level riders now contesting the series.

Well done Vic Club. :D

[Nicksta]

I love the fact that they have more entries to their club level than the nationals get! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series last year and cant wait for this winter series to kick off... looks like F3 adn post classic JNR will be huge and hotly contested considering the equality of machines entered, should be some awesome racing to watch and as always spectators are free :) so hopefully we will get a huge turn out to watch some good dicing!

I do have to put a huge than you to team ShowerBuddy - Paul and Di for all their help and support so far, hopefully we can have some exciting racing for you!

[et al]

Agreed. The VMCC Team are doing a wonderful job all things considered, and I don't know how we can thank them enough. We are so fortunate that they are putting together a series that caters for everyone (whether fast or slow riders, big or small bikes) to have a race. :niceone:

[White trash]

46 entries in supersport. 46 !! Feck. Qualifying could be interesting.
Tell ya what else, if it's run the same as last year, that makes 11 would be Supersport riders on the trailer and off to the pub once qualifying's over.

Shit.

[Tony.OK]

35 entries for Superbike too...........gonna be a busy day for some:crazy:

[Nasty]

Tell ya what else, if it's run the same as last year, that makes 11 would be Supersport riders on the trailer and off to the pub once qualifying's over.

Shit.

Working on it .. last year if you didn't qualify I think there was the opportunity to race in the clubmans ... I will check it out, but I think we are doing the same this year. Depends on numbers in that class as well (at the moment 18).

[GIXser]

Tell ya what else, if it's run the same as last year, that makes 11 would be Supersport riders on the trailer and off to the pub once qualifying's over.

Shit.
just as well you aint on a 6 hundy then bro,, otherwise you d be pissed come ten o clock:woohoo:

[Deano]

Tell ya what else, if it's run the same as last year, that makes 11 would be Supersport riders on the trailer and off to the pub once qualifying's over.

Shit.

I bet 'they' won't be happy being pipped in qualifying by a pro twin, F3 or GP125 bike eh ? :baby:

[skelstar]

I bet 'they' won't be happy being pipped in qualifying by a pro twin, F3 or GP125 bike eh ? :baby:
But you're not there to make friends eh buddy? ;)

[Sparky Bills]

But you're not there to make friends eh buddy? ;)


Us Honda riders are never looking for friends... We are a lonely group :niceone::laugh:

[Deano]

Us Honda riders are never looking for friends... We are a lonely group :niceone::laugh:

Erm, I will be on a Zooki - unfortunately a Honda Bros just wouldn't cut the mustard as a pro twin.

[Drew]

I was hoping I'd deleted that post before someone got to quote it!!!!

why would you do something silly like that, now I cant quote it!

[scracha]

Working on it .. last year if you didn't qualify I think there was the opportunity to race in the clubmans ... I will check it out, but I think we are doing the same this year. Depends on numbers in that class as well (at the moment 18).

According to the rules...naw. They basically get booted out to the pub. I can't see that happening though....I'm sure they'll get to squeeze into clubmans.

[Tony.OK]

According to the rules...naw. They basically get booted out to the pub. I can't see that happening though....I'm sure they'll get to squeeze into clubmans.

So with the 115% time qualifying,what time is the 115% taken from?The fastest or an average?

[Teambwr47]

This being NZ (more chilled out) I guess it may not apply but in the UK there is a limit at most circuits as to the number of bikes allowed on track at one time.

Go over the limit and the ACU licence to run the meeting is invalidated.

Is there such a limit in NZ?

Must be getting close to two sessions of qual for Supersport if theres any more added to the entry?

[dhunt]

This being NZ (more chilled out) I guess it may not apply but in the UK there is a limit at most circuits as to the number of bikes allowed on track at one time.

Go over the limit and the ACU licence to run the meeting is invalidated.

Is there such a limit in NZ?

Must be getting close to two sessions of qual for Supersport if theres any more added to the entry?
Yeah I'm pretty sure the limit is 35. So the slower riders would get the boot.

[cowpoos]

just as well you aint on a 6 hundy then bro,, otherwise you d be pissed come ten o clock:woohoo:

Why you looking for someone to drink with after superbike qualifying??? mmm?

[dhunt]

Anyone got any pit space they are wanting to share? With the weather not looking brilliant I wouldn't mind parking out of the rain.

[scracha]

Anyone from Auckland got van/trailer space to pickup and take back the 400 I'm borrowing from the norf shore? Petrol money and beer tokens available of course.

[Teambwr47]

Yeah I'm pretty sure the limit is 35. So the slower riders would get the boot.

I was thinking in terms of the qualifying sessions to decide who races.........

Normally Qual is done in class isn't it?

[roadracingoldfart]

I was thinking in terms of the qualifying sessions to decide who races.........

Normally Qual is done in class isn't it?

You have a good point and one im sure VMCC will have a solution for . Even if its comparing times over two class sessions and using the same format of time structuring for the cut off. That would be fair anyhow.
Aint it good to see the sport grow. Next year we will have to have all meetings a 2 day event just to give all the entries a go at racing .

I can see it now over a beer in a dingy pub somewhere.....
Yes i was the Saturday champion for my class and the guy that won the Sunday class was heaps slower than i was :bleh:

[CHOPPA]

So with the 115% time qualifying,what time is the 115% taken from?The fastest or an average?


So in superbikes the cut off will be around 1.47

[scracha]

Fark that's a lotta entries in there...Shirley mustuv been busy. Am I the only one surprised at how few Pro Twin entries there are?

Would it be a crazy daft idea to chuck the 11 non qualifying supersport riders in with the pro twins (obviously with their own start line and not for points) rather than have them sat twiddling their thumbs cursing after having traveled all the way there or would MNZ have a fit?

[koba]

Aww fark. Despite roadracingoldfart's best efforts [1], I don't think my bike will be ready for the first race. Anyone got a $hite old 400 or something else suitable for post classic junior they want cras....ermmm....raced?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=70695

[1] We've tried CBR1000 forks, NSR250 forks, RGV250 and CBR400 NC29 forks.

So what are you doing to it?
No VFR forks!?

[Drew]

Fark that's a lotta entries in there...Shirley mustuv been busy. Am I the only one surprised at how few Pro Twin entries there are?

Would it be a crazy daft idea to chuck the 11 non qualifying supersport riders in with the pro twins (obviously with their own start line and not for points) rather than have them sat twiddling their thumbs cursing after having traveled all the way there or would MNZ have a fit?
So many races, so little time...

There is barely enough day as it is, to run the whole program. Too many "offs" sees races getting shortened toward the end of the day.

[Ivan]

Fark that's a lotta entries in there...Shirley mustuv been busy. Am I the only one surprised at how few Pro Twin entries there are?

Would it be a crazy daft idea to chuck the 11 non qualifying supersport riders in with the pro twins (obviously with their own start line and not for points) rather than have them sat twiddling their thumbs cursing after having traveled all the way there or would MNZ have a fit?

Im sure pro twins are in F3 allready aint they?

[scracha]

So what are you doing to it?
No VFR forks!?
Me? I'm doing fark all. My mechanic skills are worse than my knee down skills (VERY BAD). Paul's doing it for moi. The left and right hand side of VFR forks have two different lengths. Damn Nc23 has really long fork legs..pretty much nothing else will fit it without a lot of shagging around. The CBR1000 ones will fit once they get machined and some anti-dive do-dackery caliper adapter bracket is fitted. Obviously this will all happen and then someone will bung a set of Nc23 forks on trademe for 50 bucks.

[scracha]

Im sure pro twins are in F3 allready aint they?
Some are cross entered in F3 and F2, but they have their own class too. If they're running the class then it seems a bit pointless to have 9 bikes going round in circles whilst 11 riders are sat cursing.



There is barely enough day as it is, to run the whole program. Too many "offs" sees races getting shortened toward the end of the day.

I wasn't suggesting another race. Gotta be safer than putting them in Clubmans too?

[GIXser]

Why you looking for someone to drink with after superbike qualifying??? mmm?

lol, you coming to ''WATCH"" the races are you.....................:weep::weep::weep::clap:

[Ivan]

[QUOTE=scracha;1573979]Some are cross entered in F3 and F2, but they have their own class too. If they're running the class then it seems a bit pointless to have 9 bikes going round in circles whilst 11 riders are sat cursing.
QUOTE]



Yeah inside the F3 race isnt it?
As some SV's are F3 Spec remember

[scracha]

[QUOTE=scracha;1573979]Some are cross entered in F3 and F2, but they have their own class too. If they're running the class then it seems a bit pointless to have 9 bikes going round in circles whilst 11 riders are sat cursing.
QUOTE]

Yeah inside the F3 race isnt it?
As some SV's are F3 Spec remember

Is it? I dunno. I thought they had their own race? My bad. :stupid: I thought all pro twins were F3 spec but not vice-versa (as in the pro twins bikes can't have different front ends whilst the F3 only ones can). As TeamBWR47 says, I wonder what they'll do for qualifying with all them entries. Trying to get a fast qualifying lap with all them bikes on a wee track like Taupo will be difficult.

[Tony.OK]

So in superbikes the cut off will be around 1.47

Yeah thats what I'd worked out too,based on Carey's 1:33 from last year.May be faster this year too............

[CHOPPA]

Yeah thats what I'd worked out too,based on Carey's 1:33 from last year.May be faster this year too............

Not in the rain...........

[moT]

Its time for some high speed motorcycle drifting

[Teambwr47]

Not in the rain...........

The NZ weather lottery, sorry i mean forecast, currently suggests it will be dry for the whole of Sunday.

[moT]

The NZ weather lottery, sorry i mean forecast, currently suggests it will be dry for the whole of Sunday.

i got showers www.metservice.co.nz

[moT]

lol no they have changed it now to sunny

[moT]

and are those red bull girls gonna be at this round giving out free red bulls

[moT]

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[GIXser]

rain hail thunder and lightning bring it all on........ im ready

[Nicksta]

rain hail thunder and lightning bring it all on........ im ready
WAHOOO!!!!!!!

[White trash]

rain hail thunder and lightning bring it all on........ im ready
Carefull! It'll mess up your hair.

[scracha]

You will also be given the chance to drive the race van to the designated location.

And back to his house when he breaks his collarbone again. :first:

[Nicksta]

And back to his house when he breaks his collarbone again. :first:
BWAHAHAHA...
are we running a pool on how long it takes??
did you get some transport for your bike?

[roogazza]

Fark that's a lotta entries in there...Shirley mustuv been busy. Am I the only one surprised at how few Pro Twin entries there are?

Would it be a crazy daft idea to chuck the 11 non qualifying supersport riders in with the pro twins (obviously with their own start line and not for points) rather than have them sat twiddling their thumbs cursing after having traveled all the way there or would MNZ have a fit?

So these pro twins I've heard so much talk about, are they going to happen or is it a pipe dream ?
The faster ones will be pushing 600's out of F2, pity there are only 9 . G.

[Ivan]

So these pro twins I've heard so much talk about, are they going to happen or is it a pipe dream ?
The faster ones will be pushing 600's out of F2, pity there are only 9 . G.

Yeah itl happen its a new class expect it to grow more asthe season progresses.

[moT]

my bones are going to stay intact this this time and im gonna be standing on that podium when its all finished!!!!!

[scracha]

my bones are going to stay intact this this time and im gonna be standing on that podium when its all finished!!!!!
Bwahahhahahahaahhaahhahahahahahahaahahhahahahahaah ahahahah x 10^7 :gob:

Now you sound like Cowpoos.

[White trash]

Two More Sleeps People!!!

[White trash]

Just had a bit of a giggle. Thought I'd count the bikes so I could get an idea of whether the club would see fit to combine the Suberbike and Supersport practices this year, as they did last season.

There's actually only 11 litre bikes entered in F1. That's gonna be a shit load of angry six hundy riders being held up through the infield then roosted down the long straight :D
However, 57 bikes on track for the Supersport practice/qualifying would seem too many is my estimation.

[moT]

did you get some transport for your bike?

i will have something sorted

[Teambwr47]

Whats the normal format for practice/qualifying?

Is there any 'free' practice in the morning at all or is just straight into a timed session?

My engine is currently still in pieces awaiting some shims etc and will need to be run in a tad so i kind of hoped there was some free practice..... i guess i know the answer but hey you never know.

I may well be the one in Q who's circulating slowly trying not to rev their bike.......:rolleyes:

[boostin]

Whats the normal format for practice/qualifying?

Is there any 'free' practice in the morning at all or is just straight into a timed session?

My engine is currently still in pieces awaiting some shims etc and will need to be run in a tad so i kind of hoped there was some free practice..... i guess i know the answer but hey you never know.

I may well be the one in Q who's circulating slowly trying not to rev their bike.......:rolleyes:
I think there are some private roads nearby....

Might want to check with Kiwifruit or someone from Taupo about that though...

[moT]

I assume it will be like last year they will do scrub in, quallifying then races. I dont think there will be any free practice sessions thats what trackdays are for

[Matt Bleck]

Good luck all you KB racers :scooter:, weathers lookin alright too..... :sunny:


http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=60

[Teambwr47]

I assume it will be like last year they will do scrub in, quallifying then races. I dont think there will be any free practice sessions thats what trackdays are for


MMMmmmmm.... 'scrub in'...... if there is any, would be 'free practice':Pokey:

I've never heard an untimed practice session called 'scrub in' anywhere i've raced before but if there is some i will be very happy....as will my motor.

[White trash]

Whats the normal format for practice/qualifying?

Is there any 'free' practice in the morning at all or is just straight into a timed session?

My engine is currently still in pieces awaiting some shims etc and will need to be run in a tad so i kind of hoped there was some free practice..... i guess i know the answer but hey you never know.

I may well be the one in Q who's circulating slowly trying not to rev their bike.......:rolleyes:
Last year the organisers kindly let the Supersport and Superbikes combine their practice sessions, however only your nominated class times counted. This wont be of any help to you as Supersport session's normally first.

I'd recomend asking sweetly if you can tag on the back of some of the earlier practices as a run in period. No guarantees but VMCC are probably the most accomodating club for that kind of thing. Just don't go out with the 150s and like a cock go carving them up. :D

[enigma51]

Just don't go out with the 150s and like a cock go carving them up. :D

WIN OR BIN even in practice


Good luck everyone and remeber dnf only counts if you last

[CHOPPA]

Just had a bit of a giggle. Thought I'd count the bikes so I could get an idea of whether the club would see fit to combine the Suberbike and Supersport practices this year, as they did last season.

There's actually only 11 litre bikes entered in F1. That's gonna be a shit load of angry six hundy riders being held up through the infield then roosted down the long straight :D
However, 57 bikes on track for the Supersport practice/qualifying would seem too many is my estimation.

ooooohhh qualifying will be important!!

[Drew]

Good to see the weather forecast is lookin better, but just in case it's wrong, does anyone have a useable wet rear 180 or 190 they wanna part with? One of ours is buggered and I'd kinda like to be prepared for the worst.

[Toast]

Good to see the weather forecast is lookin better, but just in case it's wrong, does anyone have a useable wet rear 180 or 190 they wanna part with? One of ours is buggered and I'd kinda like to be prepared for the worst.

I'll have a set of used Michelin wets 120/70 and 18/67 with me at the track, which are for sale. You can check 'em out and strike a deal if you're keen. I woulda used them but I scored a super cheap rear and bought a new front.

[Drew]

I'll have a set of used Michelin wets 120/70 and 18/67 with me at the track, which are for sale. You can check 'em out and strike a deal if you're keen. I woulda used them but I scored a super cheap rear and bought a new front.Very cool bananas. Chears.

[roogazza]

Very cool bananas. Chears.

Jesus Drew ! you sure like early prep don't you !

It's gonna rain so you should be smiling ? G.

[moT]

MMMmmmmm.... 'scrub in'...... if there is any, would be 'free practice':Pokey:

I've never heard an untimed practice session called 'scrub in' anywhere i've raced before but if there is some i will be very happy....as will my motor.

scrub in is like 3 laps with everyone on the track hardly conciderd practice