Deano's VMCC Rd 6

[Deano]

First of all a big thank you to the Vic Club for running the series and to all the marshals etc that volunteered their time. :clap:

I went into this round knowing I only needed 8 points to hold onto third place for the season, so there was not a lot of pressure except the thought that I had it all to lose if I totally stuffed up or had a mechanical problem.

The weather was looking ok and the track felt good during the scrub in session.

My goals for the day were to hold onto to third place and to continue to drop my lap times from the previous round.

Qualifying went well enough and so I was 5th on the grid and 2nd in pro twins behind Jarrod, with a time of 1.17.8s This only 0.4s off my PB so I was happy with that.

Sam Love was also ahead but as I found out at prizegiving later, he had been placed into F3 as he had a slick tyre fitted. A bit of controversy and Sam thinking I had protested :confused::no: but as I said to him I only needed 8 points to keep third, and his placing had no consequence to me and I only needed to finish one race. Incidentally, Sam has won every race he has entered this series and it was only due a crash and him missing 2 rounds that he wasn’t on the podium.

Race 1.

I stuffed the start hitting neutral and lost a couple of places. Daniel (disco dan) was ahead and has obviously found some more speed since the last round. I wasn’t able to make much of a gain on him and ran out of laps. Finished 4th but was good to see that I would now have to work a bit harder to beat Daniel and urge me to lift my game.

Race 2

I made sure I got a good start this time and slotted in behind Geoff Booth. I was determined to beat Daniel for third place and also wanted to try and stick with Geoff, as I know he is good for 1.15s laps.

I managed to stay with him for longer than any other time previously and so was pretty stoked and took third place fairly comfortably this time.

Looks like I will need new rear sets to raise the pegs a bit as they are scraping a lot now. I still have 4mm chicken strips front and rear so there is more lean angle left in the tyres yet.

I had one small moment at Turn 1 with the peg decked out and lost grip but the good old SV pulled itself together.

Best time of 1.17.119s so a new PB, I held onto third for the season and I’m very very happy. :banana:

Big thanks to my team mate Luke, my family, friends/supporters and sponsors - Teng Tools, Station Village Sports Cafe and Bar, Zany Zeus, Bridgestone NZ, Firestone Upper Hutt and those not listed (you know who you are ;):niceone:)

Coming up I plan on racing at the Wanganui Cemetery Circuit, Manfeild Nationals, Pukekohe Nationals, Paeroa Battle of the Streets, and the Cliff Hanger Hill Climb.

So see you all around.

[Toast]

Nice work on the PB and on a solid season! Might catch you at Wanga’s

[Drew]

Fuckin awesome stuff bro, you da man.:third:

[Tony.OK]

Good stuff Deano, well done on the 3rd mate. On and upwards for next year.:clap:

[driftn]

Big ups to you brother. Sorry i couldnt watch your whole races but the race order would not permit it. Awesome effort mate we still need to make that beast a bit louder though.

[Foxzee]

Well done and congrats Deano....

To squash any further rumours or speculation regarding Sam Love's protest, there wasn't one from a rider. As a Race Official and one that works the grid I had an obligation to notify the Clerk of the Course on matters that arise from non compliance with riders with matters of safety and obvious breaking of MNZ class rules. The grid checks are not just helmets and back protectors they also extend to what the eye can see in a very short time, like the exhaust cable tied on, no transponder, wet meeting declared and people still trying to exit with slicks, a helmet that I could lift off a guys head, this is for your safety not ours and breaking the rules guys for your class is unacceptable particularly when you know what they are. The Winter series is professional and a very popular series and people who think that they can break rules or simply refuse to adhere to Club or MNZ rules for their class is not acceptable and it will catch up with them, this does also include my husband as well for those thinking that there is any kind of "special treatment", he is also a racer that will be made to conform to the rules as everyone else has to do.

We try to be fair to all racers and understand the expense and loyality that you all go to, to be part of the Series and this is why Sam was given the opportunity to race in F3 as opposed to not racing. This doesn't mean we have an acceptance of people that break rules but will accomodate racers where we can.

I had no hesitation before nor will I have any hesitation in the future to report any rider in breach of compliance of Club rules and MNZ rules

I hope this clarifys any further speculation.

Regards

Dee Wintle

[limbimtimwim]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Deano again.

[ajturbo]

hey deanO...

well done matey.... and whats the idea call me at work to see if you won the bike fore your ONE YEAR OLD.......
dodgy stuff that matey.. i think you wanted it for yourself!!!!

hahahahah

and on the note from "ZAK"

as most of the racers know, i look after the juniors, i had to send one back to his pits after he crashed then went out with his father's helmet ... which i could slip off from front to back, without undoing the strap....
so no race for him... but he managed to get one that fitted for the next race....

AJ

[Deano]

Thanks for clearing that up Dee - I really didn't want Sam to continue thinking it was me.

[GSVR]

Good one on the final result Deano. I know that a top 3 finish was your goal at the start of the series and you achieved it.

I can only see you going faster and getting even better results in the future.

Thanks Dee for clearing up the speculation. I believe the whole protest process should always be totally transparent.

[flame]

Awsome matey, you had a great season and congrats on all the placings and PB:third:.

[Deano]

Good one on the final result Deano. I know that a top 3 finish was your goal at the start of the series and you achieved it.

I can only see you going faster and getting even better results in the future.



Thanks Gary - hope to see you out there again soon.

[Ivan]

good on ya Deano my goal of reaching you guys wasnt achieved but o well

[Rob Taylor]

Well done Deano.Congrats on your 3rd placing:clap:.Been a good series hanging out with you in the pits.Will catch up soon.Cheers Rob

[Foxzee]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Deano again.

Unsure where you are going with this comment? an expansion would be good.

Dee Wintle

[GSVR]

Unsure where you are going with this comment? an expansion would be good.

Dee Wintle

He's just trying to give Deano some rep but has already done so recently so can't do it again. ( Kiwibiker bling thing)

Reminded me to Bling Deano.

[Str8 Jacket]

Awesome work matey! Thanks for all your encouragment and all the laughs!
You really deserved that 3rd placing you've gotten better and better with every round!!!

[Foxzee]

He's just trying to give Deano some rep but has already done so recently so can't do it again. ( Kiwibiker bling thing)

Reminded me to Bling Deano.

Thanks Gary for that...

Sorry Deano to be blunt on your race report this is no reflection on you! We are all awesomely proud of what you did over the series...keep it up and go hard as always and you will get what you want!

Dee Wintle

[roadracingoldfart]

Yet another good result to end a season aye Deano !!! :third:

Make it a smaller number next year and ill look up to you more than i do now as the likes of you is why i retired , i was sick of the damm good :spanking: you and that other bastard gave me lol.

Was good to see the family and support team continue to back the top bloke . Well done.

Paul & Dianne.

[chanceyy]

Completely awesome result Deano, Congrats

I would also like to acknowledge your help & assistance with the series over the season in allowing us to borrow your trailer for Crash .. (along with Rusty's ramp)

It has been invaluable in getting as many bikes of the track in short order although 3 bikes & riders wedged together can make for some close "bonding".

It has certainly be appreciated. Thank you :)

[Clivoris]

Like the others have said Deano. Great result. You should seriously consider moving into F2. I am perfectly prepared to enter into negotiations for the redundant 650.

[KS34]

Well done Deano! Great to read through these reports and see all the PB's.

[wharfy]

Coming up I plan on racing at the Wanganui Cemetery Circuit, Manfeild Nationals, Pukekohe Nationals, Paeroa Battle of the Streets, and the Cliff Hanger Hill Climb.

So see you all around.

Good stuff - definitely see you at the hill climb if not before :)

[Weaver]

Well done mate. You have proved that consistency wins, or at least gets you a podium finish. Was a great weekend and thanks for letting me pit with you guys. I'll definitely be cheering for you at Wanganui

[Deano]

Sorry Deano to be blunt on your race report this is no reflection on you! We are all awesomely proud of what you did over the series...keep it up and go hard as always and you will get what you want!

Dee Wintle

No worries at all Dee. Thanks for the encouragement.

Next years goal is to give Jarrod a hurry along.


Like the others have said Deano. Great result. You should seriously consider moving into F2. I am perfectly prepared to enter into negotiations for the redundant 650.

I would love to go F2, but I understand the cost differential from pro twins is quite staggering. Mostly tyres.

[codgyoleracer]

Great result with the new bike Deano. :-)

[Marknz]

Great effort Deano, well done.

[discodan]

Good stuff Deano,.

That second race I didn't get a great start and ended up seeing you slowly getting smaller and smaller in the distance so you must have been doing nice consistent laps.

Hopefully I can keep up next time, looking forward to it!

Daniel Kempthorne

[CHET]

congrats mate looks like you had an awesome season.
:woohoo:

[SKIDA//00]

awesome result deano,gutted i could be there on the grid racing with you..
be seeing you at wanganui thou......mite have to do some a track day or 2 to get back up to speed.....see you round..

[CHOPPA]

17s good riding man! DId the baby get the trophy? haha You should do all the nationals, top 3 would be on the cards for sure!

[Frenchy]

Well done mate thats some good results :yes:

[Lissa]

Awesome stuff Deano!!! :yes:

[slowpoke]

Well done son! Shame I didn't get to see more of your racing throughout the season.

[svr]

Looks like I will need new rear sets to raise the pegs a bit as they are scraping a lot now. I still have 4mm chicken strips front and rear so there is more lean angle left in the tyres yet.


Good stuff Deano. Have you got standard pegs on? If so I've got some `jack up plates' you can have - cheaper than rearsets.