Running a local event in Wellington

[scuzeme]

Heys Guys and Grills

Its such a shame theres no track down here in Wellington and no major racing events like there was a few years ago.
So what do we have for the locals....there are a few things mainly held in the Waiarapa every year and bloody good on the organisers for them.

Is there anyone interested or has anyone got an idea to put on a local event? if so im offering my support and services.
Im a traffic management consultant and own a Company where our business is closing roads doing parades i work with local councils the land transport agency, have a good knowledge of health and safety etc and would like to lend my expertise and resources to a like minded group who wanna get something new going in the greater Wellington area, please no illusions of granduer at the moment we could start off with something smallish and work into something bigger along the way.

Are you interested?
Have you already tried?

Let me know im interested in really doing something

PS...If you think its too hard or off the bat dont think it can be done please dont bother posting.

PSS...yes i know im very new to the forums dont hold that gainst me.

Cheers.

[Pedrostt500]

I understand that they used to use the roads around Seaview years ago for racing, Im not certain now how fesable it would be as alot of companies operate 7 days a week, particurly the warehouses and transport companies.
my suggestion would be to use the river bank carpark and some of the streets in the local area.
I dont think that there are any suitable streets in Wellington that are worth using any more, as the city has no longer any real areas that dont either in fringe on urban or comercial areas that operate 7 days a week.
its not so much lets just do it, its how it is sold to the various councils and to the public, and we have a large population of NIMBYs these days that try to make this sort of thing difficult to get off the ground.
And welcome to KB.

[scuzeme]

I understand that they used to use the roads around Seaview years ago for racing, Im not certain now how fesable it would be as alot of companies operate 7 days a week, particurly the warehouses and transport companies.
my suggestion would be to use the river bank carpark and some of the streets in the local area.
I dont think that there are any suitable streets in Wellington that are worth using any more, as the city has no longer any real areas that dont either in fringe on urban or comercial areas that operate 7 days a week.
its not so much lets just do it, its how it is sold to the various councils and to the public, and we have a large population of NIMBYs these days that try to make this sort of thing difficult to get off the ground.
And welcome to KB.

Ya there did use to be a road circuit race in seaview im not thinking on that scale something a wee bit smaller to begin with.
I closed Victoria Street in the CBD for two consecitve weekends for 48hrs if i can do that for a client in the middle of Wellington im sure it can be done somewhere else in the greater Wellington area, the key is finding a suitable area and selling it as an enhancement to tht area.
Dont get me wrong i know it would be difficult but if i can find a serious group of people with the right skills and knowledge and resource we could get something going dont you agree?

One thing i know about being in the business of disrupting business is you can sometimes make it an opportunity for the business your disrupting:yes:

Some people out there will read this post and realize that its like pushing shit up hill and that it just "isnt that simple" but it can be acheived just one small step at a time.

If you agree and your heart starts racing a little when you think about it let me know.

[325rocket]

i dont know if its still going or not but a few years ago there was a hill climb event (for cars) up mt vic. it has access from both sides and bugger all up there anyway. i dont know if it would be any good for bikes but maybe a possibility.
im more then willing to help if anything happens

[scuzeme]

i dont know if its still going or not but a few years ago there was a hill climb event (for cars) up mt vic. it has access from both sides and bugger all up there anyway. i dont know if it would be any good for bikes but maybe a possibility.
im more then willing to help if anything happens

What about a hill climb for motorcycles on paekak hill road? that would be easy to manage especially from the BP at Paekak to the summit lookout.
Dont that have them for rally cars up there.

Does anyone know.

As far as Mount Vic goes it would also be easy from Constable Street up to the Summit a wee bit short though.
Thnks for your offer of support 325rocket.

[325rocket]

What about a hill climb for motorcycles on paekak hill road? that would be easy to manage especially from the BP at Paekak to the summit lookout.
Dont that have them for rally cars up there.

Does anyone know.

As far as Mount Vic goes it would also be easy from Constable Street up to the Summit a wee bit short though.
Thnks for your offer of support 325rocket.

a friend of mine has a bit to do with the kapiti car club and i think they run/ran the paekak hill climb. ill ask him what they had to do to get the closure.
paekak hill climb would be an awesome bike event.

[scuzeme]

a friend of mine has a bit to do with the kapiti car club and i think they run/ran the paekak hill climb. ill ask him what they had to do to get the closure.
paekak hill climb would be an awesome bike event.

Sweet Rocket PM me bout it soon maybe it could be a goer in the future.
Anyone else interested in helping or more suggestions or want to get on board just post away.

[nivram]

I know the Miramar peninsula is still used for racing sports cars once a year.

[scuzeme]

I know the Miramar peninsula is still used for racing sports cars once a year.

Dude that would be great for a timed sprint from the Miramar Cutting to Karaka Bay easy to manage and i have closed that road on numerous occassions for sporting events this is also feaseable.

Thanks Nivram.

[roadracingoldfart]

I commend you for having such ideas, Go that man.
I would love to be part of a Wellington based event for bikes.

Alexandra Road (mount vic) is an awesome event but i fear that bikes would be hammered by the bumps at race speeds.
The Shelly Bay road is very fast and would be fun for a small bike with plenty of power and really good brakes lol. I competed at both events in a very fast Escort and the thrill it gives you is great.

I dont think Paekakariki Hill will be available as the local council and Porirua council didnt allow the Targa Rally to run anything there for a couple of years but the question has to be asked.

As with anything its asking the rite question of the rite person i suppose.

Cheers Paul.

[scuzeme]

I commend you for having such ideas, Go that man.
I would love to be part of a Wellington based event for bikes.

Alexandra Road (mount vic) is an awesome event but i fear that bikes would be hammered by the bumps at race speeds.
The Shelly Bay road is very fast and would be fun for a small bike with plenty of power and really good brakes lol. I competed at both events in a very fast Escort and the thrill it gives you is great.

I dont think Paekakariki Hill will be available as the local council and Porirua council didnt allow the Targa Rally to run anything there for a couple of years but the question has to be asked.

As with anything its asking the rite question of the rite person i suppose.

Cheers Paul.


What i find dealing with the councils is:
they always say no to something like this straight away
then they give you reasons why, and the reasons are generally speaking "they get complaints", "it wll be too disruptive" once you work through their issues and provide mitigations for them they generally come to the party, nearly anything is possible.

As for possible venues for something lets just keep throwing round ideas the ones that wont work will rule themselves out in due process.
Id say one of the problems with paekak Hill road is that the cars rip the road up maybe..less of a problem with bikes maybe.

so your in to help Paul?

[Kendog]

There are the Cliffhanger events (sprints and hill climb). Check the details here (http://www.cliffhanger.org.nz/).

Every year these get bigger. They are really well run and the riders have a blast.

[FROSTY]

what about a combined bucket/cart meeting somewhere> basicly all you'd need would be a bloody big carpark.

[points]

paekakariki hill road is crap,its road surface is terrible. I have always wanted to shut half of the pauhatanui inlet off...the whitby side, the road is very smooth and great for thrashing. Traffic could be diverted through whitby or round the other side of the inlet. That would be my favourite road to make a race. Like a time trial or something.

[Nasty]

what about a combined bucket/cart meeting somewhere> basicly all you'd need would be a bloody big carpark.

We already have two active venues for buckets ... don't really think we need another one ... but hey ... anyone can ...

[Nasty]

paekakariki hill road is crap,its road surface is terrible. I have always wanted to shut half of the pauhatanui inlet off...the whitby side, the road is very smooth and great for thrashing. Traffic could be diverted through whitby or round the other side of the inlet. That would be my favourite road to make a race. Like a time trial or something.

(i sound so negative today) ... and with all the new barriers around the seaside we can ensure that anyone who does come off gets nicely sliced and diced in time for a second run ... that is on the Whitby side (god I must be grumpy ) ;) ... truth be told I hate having traffic diverted through here its where I live!!

[quallman1234]

We already have two active venues for buckets

The two Being?

1)Slipway?
2)???

[FROSTY]

We already have two active venues for buckets ... don't really think we need another one ... but hey ... anyone can ...
I must have misread the thread starter. I thought the idea was to run an event in the city where the public can watch it.
In auckland we had Taupo/Mt welly and pukie but the Manukau city carpark meeting was still really popular

[Nasty]

The two Being?

1)Slipway?
2)???

Watch this space.

Frosty both venues are set up for spectators.

[CookMySock]

gymkhana doesn't take up much space, or a stunting competition. Do these sorts of things in the central city on a week night under lights - you would get a huge crowd I would say.

Steve

[Sparky Bills]

The 2Hot2Handle show was always a bit of fun to ride in..
But the organisers lost money both years it was run.

Piekok Hill would be a bit of fun. I have always wondered what it would be like as a timed event.
So long as all the road kill was taken care of! :whistle:

BRING BACK THE WELLINGTON STREET RACE!! (but for bikes :whistle:)

[scuzeme]

OK so there seems to be some interest yay!
Thing is i can go along way to help organise something and i know of two dealerships in Wellington that would probably lend their moral support.
If you want to get on board PM me and maybe a group of us can get together soon to thrash out the bare bones of an event.

Throw caution to the wind if you can commit to something new lend your time in the near future.

[Jase W]

I like the idea of timed sprints down grays road, nice and smooth with a few good corners...
Would be awesome if we could get a hill climb up Mt. Vic, would surely draw a good crowd...

I would be happy to help out if this gets off the ground, unfortunately I probably can't help in the planning department!

[Weaver]

The Hutt Valley Car Club and maybe some of the other car clubs, run a hill climb up wallaceville hill in Upper Hutt every now and then. Its not very long, I dont know the exact minutes. Koba could probably shed some more light on the subject.

[Deano]

G'day and good to meet you today.

Cliff Hanger run sprints and a hillclimb every year which are pretty good events but there is always a need for more help with those, such as marshals etc. Basic stuff really.

Road races in Wgtn have been closed due to H&S issues as far as I am aware. E.g Gracefield.

Personally I would love a crack at Pie cock knowing there was nothing coming the other way.

[koba]

The Hutt Valley Car Club and maybe some of the other car clubs, run a hill climb up wallaceville hill in Upper Hutt every now and then. Its not very long, I dont know the exact minutes. Koba could probably shed some more light on the subject.


Damn hazy memory....
I know it is in january,
It runs from the Gunclub to just below the lookout, short but a decent stretch of road.
I think think Rex Kirtons farm is the only property directly disprupted, that may be why they do it there.
Spectator opportunites are far from ideal for causual observers but people who are interested enough to venture up the track get decent viewing.

Photos (http://www.seabrightmotorsport.co.nz/Photos/Wallaceville%20Hill%2007/index.html)

There are a fair few car evets around, Port road drags and port road street sprints spring to mind.
The drags draw decent crowds but I would think the area is already pushing it for the number of road closers per year with a fair few 24/7 businesses.

Im guessing more public interest /exposure = better.

Wanganui an Paeroa are both examples of how when this sort of thing get momentum and support it is very feasable.

I really love the idea, keen to help if I can.

[Slingshot]

We already have two active venues for buckets ... don't really think we need another one ... but hey ... anyone can ...


Watch this space.

Frosty both venues are set up for spectators.

I haven't seen you at the track for months so I hardly think you're qualified to decide that there are enough venues for buckets in Wellington.

The second venue is hardly active either, we haven't yet raced there and it's on a trial basis so it could pan out to be a no-go.

Scuzeme...a few of us causally talked about a street race for buckets and streetstock. Not sure where but Seaview could be an option. Any ideas?

Thanks for putting your hand up and offering your services and welcome to KBer.

[slowpoke]

Way hey, a Wellywood event would be great.

For what it's worth I think a timed sprint type event is OK for riders but lacks a little for spectators. One bike at a time whipping past at much the same speed every 30secs or so is alright, but a series of multi-bike competitive races would just be so much more visually exciting.

Bring back the glory days of street racing, vote 1 for a street circuit.

[Pwalo]

I think you might be out of luck with organising a proper road race any where in the greater Wellington region. The costs involved (traffic management, EIRs, etc) would be pretty high, and as has been stated H&S would be a major obstacle.

Perhaps you should have a word to the VMCC, or a similar instituion to find out what is invoved in organising a race meeting. I pretty sure it's a bit more than getting the council to agree to close off a few streets.

[Nasty]

I think you might be out of luck with organising a proper road race any where in the greater Wellington region. The costs involved (traffic management, EIRs, etc) would be pretty high, and as has been stated H&S would be a major obstacle.

Perhaps you should have a word to the VMCC, or a similar instituion to find out what is invoved in organising a race meeting. I pretty sure it's a bit more than getting the council to agree to close off a few streets.

Vic Club is contactable via committee@vicclub.co.nz, there is an agm this month for all members of the club - third Tuesday of the month.

[scuzeme]

I think you might be out of luck with organising a proper road race any where in the greater Wellington region. The costs involved (traffic management, EIRs, etc) would be pretty high, and as has been stated H&S would be a major obstacle.

Perhaps you should have a word to the VMCC, or a similar instituion to find out what is invoved in organising a race meeting. I pretty sure it's a bit more than getting the council to agree to close off a few streets.

Like i said im in the business of doing this stuff everyday so i have the resources and knowledge to push this along.
Im not proposing that we can bring back the Wellington Street race on two wheels or the good old days of Gracefield mate.

What this post is about is: finding out if there are some people out there that would be willing to form a group to organise something in the future.

We would: get together, discuss possibilities, look at what was required, draft a proposal, delegate and begin to work through the issues to a final outcome being an event in the Wellington area that would lift the profile of what we all love doing - riding our bikes.

There is more than enough talent, knowledge, networks and skills within the KB forum to put something together.

Plenty of people reading this thread would say "it cant be done" or "its too hard" well thats there perogative and there welcome to it, others will say "thats a great idea" or "good on ya" and thats also appreciated, others will be negative or positive based on their own agendas, finally there will be the few that think its possible by looking past the problems and get involved if thats you....then let me know.

Ta for your time and comments:shutup:

[Her_C4]

.... unfortunately I probably can't help in the planning department!

Hmmm - I can :woohoo::whistle:


...... finally there will be the few that think its possible by looking past the problems and get involved if thats you....then let me know.

Yep dat be me!! Count me in:yes::rockon:

[all4A50s]

An Idea I had was to have a small bike swap meet/bucket races. There is a carpark behind Newtown (athletic) Park that isn't used much, which I thought could make a good bucket track, it may need a bit of maintenance though. And I can get the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for free (I'm the caretaker) for a night or two, where we could have a swap meet and a piss up with a band (or something similar) as it has a 140 seater theatre.

With the day planned so; morning swap meet, afternoon races and evening piss up with entertainment.

If people as serious about this send me a message. I can book the community centre for a meeting (or we could have it at the Office in Newtown).

[scuzeme]

An Idea I had was to have a small bike swap meet/bucket races. There is a carpark behind Newtown (athletic) Park that isn't used much, which I thought could make a good bucket track, it may need a bit of maintenance though. And I can get the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for free (I'm the caretaker) for a night or two, where we could have a swap meet and a piss up with a band (or something similar) as it has a 140 seater theatre.

With the day planned so; morning swap meet, afternoon races and evening piss up with entertainment.

If people as serious about this send me a message. I can book the community centre for a meeting (or we could have it at the Office in Newtown).

Thanks for PM ing me there is definitley some people that are willing to help and have some good ideas by the e mails i have received it looks like there is a nice group coming together.

[scuzeme]

Thanks again for your input lads and ladies.
For those of you that are interested in getting on board an organizing team please PM me once again and i will get back to you about a meeting time and venue.

Hopefully we can get together in the next couple of weeks all going well.

[scuzeme]

Hi Guys i have 8 interested people so i will be private messaging all those that have put their hand up.
I have already had a preliminary discussion with the Wellington City Council events branch about doing something along the lines of the Targa Rally on a smaller scale along the lines of a sprint.

If you dont get an email in the next day or so please send one to me we will hopefully be meeting soonish.

Ta

[Clivoris]

Nice moves scuze. It would be great to have something like a local time trial event. I'd like to be able to offer practical support like contributing time to assist organising but am maxed out with commitments at the moment. So, this post is all about encouragement.

[scuzeme]

Hi everyone

For those of you anticipating getting together to discuss putting an event on in Wellington i propose we meet on the 15th of October venue to be advised.
Does this work for everyone get back to me.
Soz about the delay with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

[Her_C4]

with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

Skite :laugh: :jerry:

[koba]

Hi everyone

For those of you anticipating getting together to discuss putting an event on in Wellington i propose we meet on the 15th of October venue to be advised.
Does this work for everyone get back to me.
Soz about the delay with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.


Sounds good to me.

[all4A50s]

:Oi:I have organised as requested for the use the Seminar Room at the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for 7 pm on the 15th October. The Community Centre is located on the corner of Columbo & Rintoul Streets in Newtown. so who bringing the bickies?:scooter:

[koba]

:Oi:I have organised as requested for the use the Seminar Room at the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for 7 pm on the 15th October. The Community Centre is located on the corner of Columbo & Rintoul Streets in Newtown. so who bringing the bickies?:scooter:

Will a VT250 do?
They have the same value....

See youse there.

[Slingshot]

Hi everyone

For those of you anticipating getting together to discuss putting an event on in Wellington i propose we meet on the 15th of October venue to be advised.
Does this work for everyone get back to me.
Soz about the delay with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

Bugger, just saw this thread and I'm pretty sure I can't do Wednesday night.

I'll check with the better half tomorrow to confirm.

[Slingshot]

Is the meeting starting at 7 or 7:30? Just trying to organise a baby sitter.

[Her_C4]

Is the meeting starting at 7 or 7:30? Just trying to organise a baby sitter.

Same? (well not the babysitter part..) I am hoping it is 7.30?

[all4A50s]

My bad. 7.30pm:oi-grr::argh::crazy::2thumbsup

[driftn]

How cool would a time trial over the Wainui hill be :niceone:

[quallman1234]

How cool would a time trial over the Wainui hill be :niceone:

Power Power Power!

[Deano]

How cool would a time trial over the Wainui hill be :niceone:

Nah, the Takas or Paekak would be much better.

[Slingshot]

Baby sitters are sorted...see you all at 7:30pm tomorrow.

[Her_C4]

I am taking the car back into town, so if anyone wants a lift from Mana back into town around 7pm - flick me a PM (I can only take 1 though!!) :devil2::niceone:

[Clivoris]

Once again,
best of luck with this concept people. Unfortunately I am out of spare time.

[koba]

:Oi:I have organised as requested for the use the Seminar Room at the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for 7 pm on the 15th October. The Community Centre is located on the corner of Columbo & Rintoul Streets in Newtown. so who bringing the bickies?:scooter:

I feel like a dick.
I spent quite a while looking for people around Newlands community centre...

[Number One]

I feel like a dick.
I spent quite a while looking for people around Newlands community centre...
I THOUGHT I SAW YOU there!!!!! I was getting curry for tea and Ryan was screaming around the place - I did give you the big stare too!

[scuzeme]

Koba really sorry you missed the meeting tonight we waited outside till 7.35pm and then went into the hall.

As for the meeting we had 5 showups 6 if we counted Koba, we had another 5 that couldnt make tonite because of other comittments so i think we are off to a good start.
Tonite it was matching names to faces (some faces were easier on the eye than others <_<), and discovering what skills and resources we could bring to the table, we also discussed some event ideas and possible dates.
Our meeting ran for just over an hour and i know i left feeling like the first hurdle (of many) had been cleared.
We decided that another meeting would be held in the next few weeks to give those that couldnt make it tonite or those that wanted to put there hand in, the opportunity to get on board.

Watch this space all ideas and anyone with a vision to help welcome :done:

[Slingshot]

I feel like a dick.
I spent quite a while looking for people around Newlands community centre...
Muppet...admittedly, when I first read the location I too thought it was in Newlands. :lol: We'll put the location of the next meeting in bold.

There was some good discussion tonight...this is going to be a goer!

[wayne708]

I feel like a dick.
I spent quite a while looking for people around Newlands community centre...

careful hanging round Newlands, theres some dodgy people up here now...

[ajturbo]

my hand is up... but i am away till the 20th of nov...

sunning myself in Portugal..

[Mooch]

Nah, the Takas or Paekak would be much better.

yeah , Paekak hill would be great , Maybe starting North side and finishing at the summit car park. Wouldn't stop as many locals trying to get in and out of houses.

The main reason for the Taga Rally not getting a go was due to an annual event at the local school (Fair & Animal show day) which many of the locals attend on the South side of the hill.

Kapiti Car Club hasn't run it's night hillclimb for a number of years. Not sure what issues they may have had then.

[Sparky Bills]

I too am running extremely short on spare time at the moment. But will have a chat with you on Saturday Scuz.

[imne1]

Damn I only just read this today, so ive missed the meeting. I don't know if I can be of any assistance but count me in.

[scuzeme]

Damn I only just read this today, so ive missed the meeting. I don't know if I can be of any assistance but count me in.

Go to the social groups section and ask to join the Wellington Event Comittee Social group we will be organizing stuff from there, and dont worry our first meeting was just preliminary so you are still able jump on board at ground level so to speak.

[Slingshot]

Damn I only just read this today, so ive missed the meeting. I don't know if I can be of any assistance but count me in.

Invite sent!

[scuzeme]

OK for those of you that are interested our next meeting is 28th October 7.30pm at the NEWTOWN Community Centre/Hall koba :msn-wink:
If you want to see some event(s) happening in the Wellington area please put your hand up and come along to the meeting.
If you cant come along but want to get involved let us know, if you think its a good idea let us know, any encouragement is duly appreciated.

We will be keeping you posted as time progresses or you could join the Wellington Event Committee social group if you want more info.

Cheers.

[ajturbo]

OK for those of you that are interested our next meeting is 28th October 7.30pm at the NEWTOWN Community Centre/Hall koba :msn-wink:
If you want to see some event(s) happening in the Wellington area please put your hand up and come along to the meeting.
If you cant come along but want to get involved let us know, if you think its a good idea let us know, any encouragement is duly appreciated.

We will be keeping you posted as time progresses or you could join the Wellington Event Committee social group if you want more info.

Cheers.
will be in milian..... dam it

[Slingshot]

or you could join the Wellington Event Committee social group if you want more info.

PM me if you want an invite to the social group.


will be in milian..... dam it

Skite!!

[Her_C4]

Skite!!

:shit: x10!!!!:wari::innocent:

[all4A50s]

:rockon::wari::jerry::first::clap::banana:

[scuzeme]

2nd meeting of the "Wellington Motorcycle Events" Committee was held last night at the Newtown Community Centre, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm thank you to all those who attended.
At this stage without saying too much we have agreed on the name or our organization, looked at the legal and management structure of our organization, discussed vision and possible event production and management as soon as early next year.
We already have a core team and one confirmed outside sponser!

For those of you based in the Wellington Region this is a catalyst for you to see and take part in some exciting events for motorcyclists and spectators alike so your input and help is vital and appreciated.

Join the Wellington Events Committee to find out more by contacting Slinshot.:done: