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Quasievil
23rd February 2009, 11:14
Here is my Paeroa story

After doing Wanganui and realising the intensity of street racing I certainly ensured absolutely everything was set up and ready to go for Paeroa, I did a couple of trackdays to get the gearing right as well as installing a Titanium Akropovic (2nd hand) I had it dynoed to 50.2 hp (up 5) had the valves checked the lot, prep was absolute (for my level)

I left Hamilton on ther saturday to get a good spot, I ended up against a building which was primo as it was raining and a bit windy so I got some good shelter there, Saturday was spent talking and having a few beers with the crews that where there, we all prayed for good weather for Sunday and it seemed to be that it wasnt to be, the morning greeted us with drizzle and what appeared to be set in rain. however after about a two hour delay for practice the sun proved the superior force and we enjoyed excellent conditions for the day (very humid though sheeesh)

Practice one

Went out to find my way around try and get a few markers soughted and lines in my head tried a few different things, I think it was about lap 3 when I came into the Hairpin at a fair speed when I just completely lost the front not sure what happened but I hit the deck bloody hard and ended up going down on my dodgy shoulder I felt it pop and knew I had popped my AC Joint.........again!!
I sopke to a couple of KB boys who said I skidded on the manhole cover so maybe that was it...who knows.
Anyway I got the bike back up and kicked it into life and finished my practice session.

The bike seemed all good so I didnt do any changes, a bit of gas and nursed the shoulder a bit waiting for race one.

Race one

I was a fair bit back in the feild and ended up well down the feild as well lol, but I did a best time of 56.16 secs
seemed to be a bit of Carnage around the track but all in all a good fun race.

Race two

What a disaster, here I am with no grid position (they forgot to put it on so I just went to where I was) feeling kinda sore the flag dropped immdeiately infront of me three n=bikes seemed to be banging into each other they all stayed upright tho and the race was on, I got a reasonable start and was hell bent on saving some face and getting a better time, well bugger me lap one here I go blasting into the bloody hairpin again, I had two bikes on the outside and I elected to poke my nose into the inside, I was carrying a fair bit of speed but (still not sure) someone was behind me and I felt er this aint right Im not stopping next thing I go into the back of a bike (he keeps going) but I highside over with another bike following me, dunno what happened, Im unsure if I got hit in the rear or I just fucked up but anyway I got up (apparently with lightning speed) and got back into it, I hit turn two and here is Alf and Willy in the middle of the track, as it turned out Alf busted his shoulder quite badly (so I got nothing to grizzle about!!) the race was red flagged and we had a restart, the rest is kinda dull as I (to be honest) was a bit head fucked and I decided to just survive the day.

All in all great fun and I have now done Paeroa and Wangas which where my two challenges I set myself, having doen them Im not 100% sure I like street racing, love the atmosphere but I wonder about the safety risk, especially at my old age !! will I do it again? who knows see what happens, for now I think I need to spend more time on the bike and enjoy some more circuit racing.

Video of Race two as below, enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raCJbpGZJcY

Quasievil
23rd February 2009, 11:18
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Clivoris
23rd February 2009, 11:35
Faarking outstanding bro. My girl and I were hooting for ya in the hairpin. Great to see the video footage too. Just shown my wife what I want to do next year. Mixed is the best description of the response I got. I'm keen to give it a go but keep considering the risk/benefit equation.

Big Dave
23rd February 2009, 11:50
most enjoymentable

TK3
23rd February 2009, 11:51
Hey mate,

Not bad really for our first time aye!!! Next year. All I need now is a good suit? nad not bad really considering we were racing against the best in New Zealand. Good stuff!

Mystic13
23rd February 2009, 12:05
Faarking outstanding bro. My girl and I were hooting for ya in the hairpin. Great to see the video footage too. Just shown my wife what I want to do next year. Mixed is the best description of the response I got. I'm keen to give it a go but keep considering the risk/benefit equation.

lol... I know what you mean about the risk benefit equation. Have you considered sidecars.

My wife was all keen for me to have a go at the pre 82 or 89's because the bikes cost next to nothing. My mistake was letting her see the bikes go down. She's lost her enthusiasm for the idea. Oh well, give it a few days and she'll be fine. That or I'll be looking for a sidecar. Actually the sidecars look like they'd have their moments of excitement as well.

Thanks for the post Quasi.

kiwifruit
23rd February 2009, 12:09
Thrilling to watch, thanks!

Tony.OK
23rd February 2009, 12:12
Nice one Brett, looks like carnage off the line mate............exciting to watch that was.

TerminalAddict
23rd February 2009, 12:23
good work Brett .. that was awesome to watch.

I missed race 2 due to sick kids, but race 1 was good to watch !!!

Clivoris
23rd February 2009, 12:37
Have you considered sidecars.



:lol:Have you seen what happens when they crash?:sweatdrop
I do have a mate who wants to get my on the chair with him on their classic, but I want to put my enrgy into solo's for the time-being.

vifferman
23rd February 2009, 12:49
That was a well fimed (and edited) video, Bret! :niceone:
The camera position on top of the helmet gives a very good view of what's going on.

Matt Bleck
23rd February 2009, 12:52
well done Bret!!! :D

vtec
23rd February 2009, 14:58
That vid is nuts man. Love it. Keep it up, you're definitely one of the characters who make the racing scene feel like home.

yungatart
23rd February 2009, 15:39
Cool vid, Quasi!
I don't see the road going by that quick when I ride:innocent:
With an arse as cute as yours, why do you keep putting it on the ground?

Quasievil
23rd February 2009, 15:46
Cool vid, Quasi!
I don't see the road going by that quick when I ride:innocent:
With an arse as cute as yours, why do you keep putting it on the ground?

yeah thats the thing I hardly ever crash, dunno but that corner had me fucked, I think I need to assess the set up/tyres and more importantly the rider.........Im not 100% sure but as there was 3 bikes in the crash, one (the one I hit) kept going so dunno if I was pushed (seemed like I couldnt turn or brake at that last moment) or if it was just my fuck up, Im going to take it like a man and say I fucked up and I was to hot into that corner and I SHOULD KNOW BETTER.

I dont think my balls are big enough for the streets frankly, will see how I go through the year.

yungatart
23rd February 2009, 15:50
Quasi, your balls are bigger than mine (I can say that even tho I haven't seen yours to confirm) but I have to say, from a spectators point of view, it is outstanding (once we see you get up, of course)!

Quasievil
23rd February 2009, 16:11
Quasi, your balls are bigger than mine (I can say that even tho I haven't seen yours to confirm) but I have to say, from a spectators point of view, it is outstanding (once we see you get up, of course)!

Yeah was please not to get to beat up, was only a level one AC joint (been to doc) and a few bits n pieces nothing serious. I feel for the guys who are really broken like me mate Alf

sinfull
23rd February 2009, 16:25
Nice to see a vid of it Brett ! Good on ya, seems like there was quite a bit of carnage out there to dodge too rrrrrrr

MadDuck
23rd February 2009, 17:42
Oarsome video thanks Quasi. Great to see it from a racers view point and how quick you have to think to avoid the carnage.

PS: You motard riders are crazy

Mom
23rd February 2009, 17:45
PS: You motard riders are crazy

I reckon! I feel a bit bad though really, saying the KB contingent would be up on the hairpin hill and Quasi said he might feel the pressure :(

Sorry Quasi :weep:

Grizzo
23rd February 2009, 17:54
That was freakin awesome dude. Nice view with that cam!!:2thumbsup

Quasievil
23rd February 2009, 17:56
I reckon! I feel a bit bad though really, saying the KB contingent would be up on the hairpin hill and Quasi said he might feel the pressure :(

Sorry Quasi :weep:

lol, I was pissed I didnt turn around and at least take a moment to Bow.....dam it, next year

Mom
23rd February 2009, 18:09
lol, I was pissed I didnt turn around and at least take a moment to Bow.....dam it, next year

Best you do, we were actually eyeballing you, would have been great KB callendar pic :blip:...

:Oops:

Actually, I dont mean that really, you guys out there define mental! Fantastic to watch. Thank you.

Titanium
23rd February 2009, 18:16
Nice! ....... what did ya passenger with the camera think? :Punk:

Mental Trousers
23rd February 2009, 18:21
fewer pies
put QMOTO on the top of your helmet peak
that crash was beer worthy
way to stuff it up the inside
fewer pies means you don't have to stuff it up the inside so often


:niceone:

FROSTY
23rd February 2009, 18:22
hey Q man --looks to me that the guy in front crossed over ya bow and took out your front wheel.
He had row of course but still sucky

TonyB
23rd February 2009, 18:23
After doing Wanganui and realising the intensity of street racing I certainly ensured absolutely everything was set up and ready to go for Paeroa, I did a couple of trackdays to get the gearing right as well as installing a Titanium Akropovic (2nd hand) I had it dynoed to 50.2 hp (up 5) had the valves checked the lot, prep was absolute (for my level)]I hear some of the top guys even check their tyre pressures and stuff ;)

Mint video Quasi- if its any consolation, MrsB reckons the guy who you hit was at fault..........thank christ she doesn't race

Marknz
23rd February 2009, 18:24
good vid Quasie. What hardware were/are you using for the camera?

Quasievil
23rd February 2009, 19:09
good vid Quasie. What hardware were/are you using for the camera?

Okay I use a HERO cam (aptly named) it is available from Racetech in ChCH, it produces 35fps on a 5mp camera, the quality is WAY WAY better than what is on you tube, last night I plugged it into the tele switched to AV2 and we where watching it on a 42 plasma in no time (first time I did it) its EASY to use on the puter no fucking around, its easy to use in a movie maker , its a good AVI format.

The unti comes with all soughts of attachements, helmet handlebar you name it its got it, even a big kick arse suction mount for some car action.
for less than $400 you get alot of gear, Im really impressed with it and its my new favorite thing.

here is a link
http://www.racetech.co.nz/products.php?name=videocamera/go_pro_cam.htm&image=videocamera/images/Lotus2.jpg

great toy !!!

Frenchy
23rd February 2009, 20:03
well done mate wicked video too!! i hope you keep racing its always good having you round at the track :)

t3mp0r4ry nzr
24th February 2009, 12:08
Okay I use a HERO cam (aptly named) it is available from Racetech in ChCH, it produces 35fps on a 5mp camera, the quality is WAY WAY better than what is on you tube, last night I plugged it into the tele switched to AV2 and we where watching it on a 42 plasma in no time (first time I did it) its EASY to use on the puter no fucking around, its easy to use in a movie maker , its a good AVI format.

The unti comes with all soughts of attachements, helmet handlebar you name it its got it, even a big kick arse suction mount for some car action.
for less than $400 you get alot of gear, Im really impressed with it and its my new favorite thing.

here is a link
http://www.racetech.co.nz/products.php?name=videocamera/go_pro_cam.htm&image=videocamera/images/Lotus2.jpg

great toy !!!

great action there!!
what is the sound quality like? much wind noise? can you hear your engine, others engine's?

Quasievil
24th February 2009, 13:00
great action there!!
what is the sound quality like? much wind noise? can you hear your engine, others engine's?

Yeah its good, you can hear engines no problems, I put Music on the video and apparrently breached copyright od some shit so the arseholes muted it for me, but yes its good

GIXser
24th February 2009, 14:52
dude great vid, and good riding skills,,, .... dont fucking give up , cos then this old cunt has to give up to, and i dont want to yet.. one more year i reckon....come on...

Quasievil
24th February 2009, 15:36
dude great vid, and good riding skills,,, .... dont fucking give up , cos then this old cunt has to give up to, and i dont want to yet.. one more year i reckon....come on...

Give up???, mate I just ordered me a superbike from the states to come hunt me some eddie !!
next time Im racing Motards and superbikes.:shifty:

GIXser
24th February 2009, 16:01
Give up???, mate I just ordered me a superbike from the states to come hunt me some eddie !!
next time Im racing Motards and superbikes.:shifty:


mate all ya had to do was ask and ill back up :)

Warr
24th February 2009, 16:44
That was some premo footage you got there. Best action shots of anyone posting on utube so far.
So Superbikes next year too .. wow :)

Quasievil
24th February 2009, 16:50
So Superbikes next year too .. wow :)

lol nah just trying to scare Eddie, cause he knows Im faster than him:Punk:

wharfy
25th February 2009, 01:57
'Onya mate, you're out there doin' it ! Hope the shoulder comes right.

It was f%$k'n hot though !

sharky
25th February 2009, 21:50
My 20 month old son loves that video. He asks me to play it for him all the time and yells out "CRASH" with glee!
Good on ya mate, hope to be out there next year.

vtec
26th February 2009, 00:03
You're a naughty boy using music that's not yours :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCTAqdDfL58

crash test dummy
26th February 2009, 08:50
Good on ya bro, sweet effort. You done well for your first time round. Thanks for not running into me while I tried to get off the track!! At home for a few days before im back in hosp so that they can try and reconstruct my shoulder. Can honestly say that I think my Paeroa days are over. Hey Willy got ya message mate....no dramas bro, thats racing.

TonyB
25th May 2009, 07:42
Hey Quasi, this thread's a bit ancient now, but Prime showed Race 2 and your crash yesterday... The other guy involved in the crash was not amused...probably just as well you got underway again so quick:laugh:

Quasievil
25th May 2009, 07:47
Hey Quasi, this thread's a bit ancient now, but Prime showed Race 2 and your crash yesterday... The other guy involved in the crash was not amused...probably just as well you got underway again so quick:laugh:

Yeah gutted I missed it I wanted to see another view of it.

It was a bit hard for me not to hit the back of him as I didnt even know he was there until it was to late, oh well John is okay now with it.
Shit happens racing as ya know.

Would like a copy if ya happened to have one??

TonyB
25th May 2009, 13:51
Would like a copy if ya happened to have one?? Sorry mate, by the time I realised what I was watching it was too late. That was a crazy race- carnage at the start, multiple crashes....I was quite happy to be watching it from my arm chair!