Deano's VMCC Round I

[Deano]

A few of us had rented a house for the weekend - it worked out at $60 each person - much better than a motel and it had it's own natural thermal 'plunge' pool. Luke (Driftn) and I booked the house on this merit alone.

The only downside was that my 8 month old son had to sleep in the same room as Nikki and I - and he was very unsettled both nights.

So, it was a very tired Deano who rocked up to the track Sunday morning. The upside was that we were there just after 7.00am, so we had plenty of time to set up and get ourselves sorted.

Qualifying.

Our pit garage just happened to be right beside the dummy grid, so I was able to wait the third call before lining up with the rest of the bikes. I also got the 'holeshot' leaving the pits and decided this was a good opportunity to get a quick qualifying time on a clear track. The only problem was that my enthusiasm got the better of me and as it had been a while since I had been on the Taupo track, I totally stuffed up turn 4 (cresting right hander) and promptly ran straight off the track. :doh:

Thankfully I didn't drop it though and rejoined the field mid pack. Not a very good start !!

Qualified in 5th place in pro twin, and 8th on the grid (Pro Twins and Superlites run at the same time)

Race 1

The new lights used to start the race are awesome, but caught more than a few riders out. This helped me to get a bit of a jump on a couple who had false started and had to stop, then start again.

I got in behind Jarrod Wintle and was gaining on him over the first 2 laps. He was holding me up in a few places and I decided to try my luck and go round the outside of him at the inside hairpin. This didn't work at all and the rider behind me slipped up the inside. I couldn't regain the position and finished
4th.
Jarrod was my biggest rival in Post Classic Junior last year, so I know I can beat him but I think I still need a bit more time to get to grips with the SV. It was a promising start to my Pro Twin season though.

Race 2

I got an even better start (nearly looped it off the line) and again slotted in behind Jarrod. This time I was unable to gain on him - a rider ran off in front of me and I thought that I might collect him on his way off the track, but thankfully missed. Jarrod opened up a gap and I just couldn't reel him in.
Finished 4th again.

I was really aiming for a podium, so I will have to lift my game a bit for the next round at Manfeild.

Thanks heaps to the Anglo American Club guys who helped out in the pits, Luke for transporting the bikes to the track, Firestone/Bridgestone for the fuel, Teng Tools (the tools are great) and Zany Zeus.

[Toast]

1m44's…very nice. All the best for the series, you should do well.

[Tony.OK]

Nice one Deano,popped down to pit 9 a couple of times but there was never anyone there,did have a gander at the orange beast though,looks great;)

[codgyoleracer]

So "Binty" wintle is the target Deanno ?, nice outing m8
Glen

[skelstar]

Was fun watching you race and really enjoyed the bullshit sessions all weekend, heh. Great having Nikki and Rex there too.

[koba]

Niice!
There some great photos of you on the speedsport website too.

Oh and cheers for the pit spot :)

[Ivan]

Goodstuff man you guys are way to quick I wanna catch up to you lot

[flame]

You did great matie! Rock on Manfield so you can deal the goods on 'our' track eh:yes:

And cheers heaps for getting me out to race (well.....cruise round a bit lol)

[Drew]

Wicked stuff bro, you're gelling weel with the bike.

[Nicksta]

well done out there dude....
its awesome seeing you step up to the SV and give them a good run for their money towards the podium....
go hard and see you at Manfeild :)

[quallman1234]

Awesome racing man! :cool: Never seen you race before that, impressive!

[Clivoris]

Choice write-up Deano.:clap: That Jandle Wintle can be a tricky bugger I hear. It will be good seeing how this battle develops over the season. Just to make things more interesting, why don't we arrange for the loser of said battle to sell his bike cheeply to a certain keen bald-man? I can get the papers drawn up tomorrow.

[Foxzee]

Race 1

The new lights used to start the race are awesome, but caught more than a few riders out. This helped me to get a bit of a jump on a couple who had false started and had to stop, then start again.

I got in behind Jarrod Wintle and was gaining on him over the first 2 laps. He was holding me up in a few places and I decided to try my luck and go round the outside of him at the inside hairpin. This didn't work at all and the rider behind me slipped up the inside. I couldn't regain the position and finished
4th.
Jarrod was my biggest rival in Post Classic Junior last year, so I know I can beat him but I think I still need a bit more time to get to grips with the SV. It was a promising start to my Pro Twin season though.

Race 2

I got an even better start (nearly looped it off the line) and again slotted in behind Jarrod. This time I was unable to gain on him - a rider ran off in front of me and I thought that I might collect him on his way off the track, but thankfully missed. Jarrod opened up a gap and I just couldn't reel him in.
Finished 4th again.

I was really aiming for a podium, so I will have to lift my game a bit for the next round at Manfeild.

Thanks heaps to the Anglo American Club guys who helped out in the pits, Luke for transporting the bikes to the track, Firestone/Bridgestone for the fuel, Teng Tools (the tools are great) and Zany Zeus.


If I have my way mate you'll always be chasing my arse.... Good to see you out there. Here's to the next round I need someone to dice with.

"Binty" Wintle

[Foxzee]

Choice write-up Deano.:clap: That Jandle Wintle can be a tricky bugger I hear. It will be good seeing how this battle develops over the season. Just to make things more interesting, why don't we arrange for the loser of said battle to sell his bike cheeply to a certain keen bald-man? I can get the papers drawn up tomorrow.

Here's the deal you beat me and I'll give the bloody thing to ya....you would have earned it .......thank god you started with no hair so there is none to pull out. You were awesome on the weekend can only get better from here.

"Binty" Wintle

[Skunk]

Good stuff Deano, you gotta beat Jarrod for me OK?

[Clivoris]

Here's the deal you beat me and I'll give the bloody thing to ya....you would have earned it .......thank god you started with no hair so there is none to pull out.
"Binty" Wintle

:lol: I take it you mean "beat you" on the track right. This is a different deal than the "beat me and I will give you a cornering tip" deal?
By the time I beat you on the track SVs will be in a classic class.

[driftn]

Way to go Deano way to go W00T W00T.

[GIXser]

awesome stuff bro, it wouldnt help havin a 8 month old in ya room either..im sure the podium is yours in the next round dude,, go hard
and catch ya there aye

[roadracingoldfart]

Well done Deano, you have a few interesting lines that you make work so i suppose they are ok lol.
It was fun watching you and i thought you would give that bloody wanton wintle a run, Manfeild for sure aye :bash:
The bike stands out well and the action was great.

If i get a bigger engine for clives bike can he still win the SV off Jarrod ???
:yes: wanders off to start a cunning plan for Sir Clive's new bike

Cheers Paul & Dianne.

[Clivoris]

If i get a bigger engine for clives bike can he still win the SV off Jarrod ???
:yes: wanders off to start a cunning plan for Sir Clive's new bike

Cheers Paul & Dianne.

:devil2:Mmmm cunning plans are good plans. Will the plan be cunning enough to have a tail?

[Deano]

Cheers for the kind words guys and gals.


If I have my way mate you'll always be chasing my arse.... Good to see you out there. Here's to the next round I need someone to dice with.

"Binty" Wintle

Hell yeah - race 1 was great fun for the first 2 or 3 laps. :Punk:


So "Binty" wintle is the target Deanno ?,

Looks like it Glen. I can't get near you in order to learn anything.

[Pussy]

On ya, Deano! I hope to get to Manfeild for the next round, to cheer you guys on :yes:

[chanceyy]

good to see you out there Deano the bike is easy to pick out with that color scheme :cool:.. also great to see skel at the track again as well .. :niceone:

at least you did not see your trailer til the end of the day but you had a close moment when you ran off the track :laugh:

its a wicked trailer for pick ups .. thanks for letting crash use it :clap:

[codgyoleracer]

I dont know wether to put my money on Binty (cos he lent me his bike to finish the nationals & is an all round good bloke), Or Deanno , cos he can organize me a favor or two at the next hill climb, Or Clive - cos maintaining a strong political connection within the club pays dividends.........

Binty gets my vote & I will start him on the appropriate diet (BP chilli & pork pies) , physical training (sex) - (not with me) & on track tutorial. If none of this works - then he can simply borrow my spare engine...................As power will outweigh any talent deficiency (as I have proved unequivocally). :yes:

Roadracing old fart , - maybe you provide Deanno with some wisdom & trickery ?.

[Clivoris]

I dont know wether to put my money on Binty (cos he lent me his bike to finish the nationals & is an all round good bloke), Or Deanno , cos he can organize me a favor or two at the next hill climb, Or Clive - cos maintaining a strong political connection within the club pays dividends.........

Binty gets my vote & I will start him on the appropriate diet (BP chilli & pork pies) , physical training (sex) - (not with me) & on track tutorial. If none of this works - then he can simply borrow my spare engine...................As power will outweigh any talent deficiency (as I have proved unequivocally). :yes:

Roadracing old fart , - maybe you provide Deanno with some wisdom & trickery ?.

:rofl: Bastard. Sprayed my tea on the keyboard. The only flaw in your plan is that you have overlooked the superior performance properties of the BP buttered chicken pies. I know what you mean about your engine too. If only I had 120 hp.

[Deano]

Well this is shaping up to be a fun year !!

And what is the story behind all of Jarrod's nicnames huh ?

Jandle, Wanton, Binty ? Come on spill the beans !!

[SKIDA//00]

awesome day deano,,you can make it onto those steps at manfield for sure...

damm wish i was there,hopefully the last few round youll see the 00 line up...

im going crazy reading race reports,and looking at pics of the weekend...

[Ivan]

Yeah you were pretty quick in the weeknd hopefully at manfield ill be closer to you guys I just gotta get them big bike nuts to go into turn 1 with everyone not wuss out

[Rob Taylor]

Great to catch up Deano.Cherry goes all googoo over your little one.You looked pretty good out there,just get that mojo for Manfield..oh and some codgyoleracer :innocent: performance improvement.:shutup:See you there

[roadracingoldfart]

Roadracing old fart , - maybe you provide Deanno with some wisdom & trickery ?.

Hahahaha all ill say is i cant afford trickery :crybaby: and you got all the wisdom by the look of it Glen.

Paul.

[Marknz]

Well done fella