CDMTCI Manfeild Track Day, 19 April 2009

[Beemer]

Our next track day is Sunday 19 April so put it in your diary now! Please note the slightly increased cost for the track day - the cost of hiring the track has increased and unfortunately we have to pass that on.

Just $50 per person (no cheques). Novice, medium, fast and race sessions.
All glass to be taped, bikes to be of WOF standard. Must be under 85db to comply with Manfeild regulations.
Riders must hold and present a NZ motorcycle licence.
Full bike gear to be worn - minimum gear: motorcycle boots, Draggin Jeans, motorcycle jacket, gloves and helmet.

Sign in and scrutineering strictly between 8.30am and 9.30am.
Maximum number of 120 bikes, first in first served. NO prebookings.
CDMTCI reserves the right to refuse entry and/or to expel any rider who does not comply with event rules on the day.

This is arguably New Zealand's cheapest and best-run track day, just ask anyone who's been to one in the last 20 years!

For more information, please contact club president Andrew Pugh on 0274 463 870.

[captain_andrey]

Just posting here so I don't loose this thread :)

Will try to be there, applying for insurance cover now :)

[Beemer]

Good - and make sure you drop off any bad weather you may collect from down your way on the trip up!

[captain_andrey]

What are the rules on installing cameras on the bike for the trackday? Do they have to be those tiny little cameras or can I use a decent camera with handlebars mounts?

[86GSXR]

Sweet! Always a good day out :niceone:

[Beemer]

What are the rules on installing cameras on the bike for the trackday? Do they have to be those tiny little cameras or can I use a decent camera with handlebars mounts?

I have no idea and think it would be a good idea to give Andrew (number in first post) a call regarding this. I would imagine it would be down to whether it would be acceptable at scrutineering - in other words, if it had the potential to cause damage to you or other people in the event of an accident. I don't know if this matter has ever been raised before but Andrew, as club president, would be the one to make a ruling on it. Any camera, I would imagine, would have to be mounted safely to whatever it was mounted to, and not cause any obstruction. Let us know what Andrew says.

[Owl]

Tempting???? I am a virgin to track days!:sweatdrop

[86GSXR]

You won't regret it Al, just take your time!

[ajturbo]

I have no idea and think it would be a good idea to give Andrew (number in first post) a call regarding this. I would imagine it would be down to whether it would be acceptable at scrutineering - in other words, if it had the potential to cause damage to you or other people in the event of an accident. I don't know if this matter has ever been raised before but Andrew, as club president, would be the one to make a ruling on it. .

well i'm fucked... that's me

[prettybillie]

Tempting???? I am a virgin to track days!:sweatdrop

I'm totally going to be there - I'm a slowbe so come pootle around with me.

[chanceyy]

Tempting???? I am a virgin to track days!:sweatdrop

you will love it all right ... :niceone:

[Beemer]

There were a few questions in the CDMTCI part of this site about our next track day, so feel free to check that out - it was regarding whether a learner's licence would be okay for the track day and other things.

[Beemer]

Don't forget, our second track day is THIS Sunday, so make sure you're ready to ride - and bring the good weather with you please!

[Duke girl]

How many are you allowing out onto the track in each class?
If you are riding a 150 Streetstock Race bike does that mean that they are only allowed to go into the Race class or can they go into the Novice class especially if its only their 2nd time on the bike and they are no where as fast as some of those bigger cc race bikes out there?

[sinfull]

How many are you allowing out onto the track in each class?
If you are riding a 150 Streetstock Race bike does that mean that they are only allowed to go into the Race class or can they go into the Novice class especially if its only their 2nd time on the bike and they are no where as fast as some of those bigger cc race bikes out there?

I'm bringing the two bikes and a mates using one !
Sort of hoping the tag/sticker ya get (that only allows you to ride in the class ya chose) will be on say ya helmet, as we will be swapping bikes, but he wont be going anywhere near the race class !
Just cause the bike he's riding may have numbers on, don't mean he'll be riding at race pace, though sometimes your safer in that group (once ya get ya head around the fact they'll be going past at twice your pace and just stick to yr line)

[DVS 69]

Hope i do not see you on a harley any time soon man :eek5: Get a gsxr600 for this summers F2 racing man :yes:

[sinfull]

Tempting???? I am a virgin to track days!:sweatdrop Do eeeeet man ! Ya don't have to get ya knee down !!! till after lunch !

[sinfull]

Hope i do not see you on a harley any time soon man :eek5: Get a gsxr600 for this summers F2 racing man :yes:
Don't be too surprised if ya do see me on a harley in the next few months mate hahaha but you might just see me on a 675 before then ! The 1050 is back on the road and slow again, just setting the 955 up for the track again now !

[Beemer]

I'm bringing the two bikes and a mates using one !
Sort of hoping the tag/sticker ya get (that only allows you to ride in the class ya chose) will be on say ya helmet, as we will be swapping bikes, but he wont be going anywhere near the race class !
Just cause the bike he's riding may have numbers on, don't mean he'll be riding at race pace, though sometimes your safer in that group (once ya get ya head around the fact they'll be going past at twice your pace and just stick to yr line)

Sorry, but the stickers will be on the bike, not the helmet.

Duke Girl, the novice class is for track day novice riders to experience what it's like to ride on a race track, not for novice racers to get some low pressure track time. You may be better off going in the medium session and staying at the back. You are able to enter the novice sessions, however, if anyone entered in these sessions is seen carving up novice riders they will be spoken to by officials.

As for how many per session, it depends on how many bikes we have entered in each class - in the past there have sometimes been two medium sessions if there are too many to safely run in one. We won't know until the day how many will be sent out in each session as it depends on who and what turns up.

If you turn up with two bikes and want your mate to ride one, the bikes will be stickered for whatever session - this is to avoid multiple riders using one bike and going out in back-to-back sessions. So I would imagine if you choose to be in the medium or fast sessions, then both bikes would be in those sessions only, meaning one of you could NOT ride the bike in a fast session and the next rider immediately jump on and go out in a medium session.

[sinfull]

Sorry, but the stickers will be on the bike, not the helmet.

. Sall good, will just get him to go in the medium group and if he wants to jump on the track bike he'll have to handle the race guys flying past !
Will go talk to the lads at the dummy grid first and organise it so it don't look like we doubling up, if he wants to do that later in the day !~
Truth be known he'd prolly be quite happy with the one bike in the medium group i'd say !

[Duke girl]

No chance of me carving up anyone in the novice class as I have only ridden this bike once before and all i am wanting to do is get use to riding it and use to riding it around a track as I intend next year to getting back racing after 20+ yrs out of the riders seat
I know that if I was too fast in the novice class which I wont be that I would be put up to the medium class which I wouldn't have any problem with especially when the whole day is all about being a (Track Day and not a Race Meeting) on a Race Track and not about going out there and being a hendrence towards anyone else out there.

[gatch]

HOPEFULLY my buddies norton will be in ridable form this weekend, if so Ill be there, 55hp methnol drinking domination lol !!

[BALZYBUELL]

Tempting???? I am a virgin to track days!:sweatdrop

come on mate,you will love it :yes:

[Owl]

I'm totally going to be there - I'm a slowbe so come pootle around with me.

Pootle???:eek5: First lap maybe!


Do eeeeet man ! Ya don't have to get ya knee down !!! till after lunch !

What, like kneel down to kiss the ground or something?:not:


you will love it all right ... :niceone:


come on mate,you will love it :yes:

That's what I'm afraid of! That and no insurance on the track.:no:

[Peter Smith]

Pootle???:eek5: First lap maybe!



What, like kneel down to kiss the ground or something?:not:





That's what I'm afraid of! That and no insurance on the track.:no:

Go in the novice class, ride it like a new piece of road- learn the corners. Increase your cornering speed and brake later into the corners and you'll be hooked.:yes:
Just take your time and you will be fine. (poet)
It will take a few trackdays to build up your faith in the bike and develope your riding ability, so don't rush things, you'll love it.

[Beemer]

I hope you're all out there getting your bikes ready for TOMORROW - yes, only one more sleep to go and the weather is looking great so there won't be any excuses for not coming along to have a go!

[Deano]

I'm leaving the Hutt at 7.00am. Who is keen to ride up then ?

[cowboyz]

I got work in the morning and will be there as soon as I can do the dodge. Hopefully there will be a spot left by the time I get there. Looking forward to it!

[MD]

I'm leaving the Hutt at 7.00am. Who is keen to ride up then ?

Some of us will be leaving the Shell/MacDs Parematta at 7am. First coffee of many for the day.

[MD]

What a ripper track day. Even enjoyed the ride back down HW1 in such perfect weather conditions.
That first cold Monteiths when I got home was just....bliss. Hard to imagine when a cold beer tasted better? Oh yeah after...

Way too many people turned up. A lot of worried faces in the long morning queue, but seems we all got on. Just a shame it created so many groups. The fast group was a bit chaotic at times, but that just seemed to add to the fun factor. All those bikes trying to squeeze into a turn.

Still the track was in good nick and I'm more than happy with the Daytona's performance today. With some miles under it's belt now the motor is stonking.

Thanks again to CDMCTC

[86GSXR]

Excellent day out once again :yes: Big thanks to CDMTC for putting on another superb track day. Had a great time in the medium on the Daytona's first track outing, managing 1:26/7 ish without pushing too hard. Yeah, biggish crowd but co-operation and good organisation made it very enjoyable.

[Deano]

That was an awesome day. Thanks to CDMTC and all the volunteers that made it possible.

[GSVR]

Great day. Probably have to camp overnight at the gate next time to be assured a spot. So how many did you sign up in the end did you draw the line at 180? I know one poor chap that got turned away!

[325rocket]

cheers guys / girls for a fantastic day.
was a bit worried at first due to the amount of riders but you guys sorted it well.
most value for money you can get anywhere.

[Deano]

There was only half a dozen people behind us.......we were very pleased to get signed up.

VERY well run day, given the numbers.

[sinfull]

There was only half a dozen people behind us.......we were very pleased to get signed up.

VERY well run day, given the numbers.
Numbers is right, shit there was a hell mob there today ! Was kinda fun sitting on the fence today !

[scuzeme]

I left Wellington at 5.30am got to the track at 7am and was first in line, within 10 minutes there was a growing que behind ma.
Shit there must have been at least 200 entrants there.
Good weather and a cheap track day, i got about 3 and a half sessions in but im not complaining oh only two compliants, the guy on the GPZ in the race group shouldnt have been out there even the 125's were faster than him on the straights and i hear some dickhead (who wasnt a marshal) ran across the track during a race group session to help pick up a fallen bike and then run back across the track! i hope the organizers gave him a kick up the arse.
Got home at 6pm had two stiff bourbons and fell asleep in me rocking chair.

[rachprice]

Maximum number of 120 bikes, first in first served.

I wasnt really that happy with the amount of people, expected more track time, I guess for $50 it wasnt too bad but still expected a bit more time given it was stated that the max was 120.

In saying that the sessions ran a lot more smoother than some I have been to and apart from the numbers, was pretty well organised

[Duke girl]

The weather was excellent, the turn out was fantastic and the amount of different makes and models of bikes that turned up on the day was Great. Well Done CDMTCI and the volunteers for a well run track day, but I have 1 question and that being. Why wasn't sign on done alot earlier and the bikes out on the track at 9am instead of 10am?.

[325rocket]

Does anyone know who the photographer was that was there and if photos will be posted anywhere?

[Beemer]

The weather was excellent, the turn out was fantastic and the amount of different makes and models of bikes that turned up on the day was Great. Well Done CDMTCI and the volunteers for a well run track day, but I have 1 question and that being. Why wasn't sign on done alot earlier and the bikes out on the track at 9am instead of 10am?.

I would imagine that is because not many of our members (and hence volunteers) live in Feilding, therefore all have to travel some distance to get to the track. As it is, when he goes along, my husband has to get up at 5.30am to get to the track by 7am. Contrary to popular belief, once they get there they do not sit on their arses with a coffee! They have to unlock everything they are using, set up tables, check the track for any debris, get the change float ready, sort out the dummy grid, etc, etc, etc. This all takes time. Sign on is done as early as practicable and I really doubt we could do it any earlier unless we started the night before. And before you ask, NO, that ain't going to happen!

[Str8 Jacket]

I would imagine that is because not many of our members (and hence volunteers) live in Feilding, therefore all have to travel some distance to get to the track. As it is, when he goes along, my husband has to get up at 5.30am to get to the track by 7am. Contrary to popular belief, once they get there they do not sit on their arses with a coffee! They have to unlock everything they are using, set up tables, check the track for any debris, get the change float ready, sort out the dummy grid, etc, etc, etc. This all takes time. Sign on is done as early as practicable and I really doubt we could do it any earlier unless we started the night before. And before you ask, NO, that ain't going to happen!

Before you lay into Dukegirl... she is always helping running VMCC race day's. She know's all to well what it is like to get things done!!

Take it as a suggestion then take a deep breathe! :yes:

[Beemer]

Before you lay into Dukegirl... she is always helping running VMCC race day's. She know's all to well what it is like to get things done!!

Well, if that is the case, she should have sympathy for the organisers! I wasn't 'laying into' her, I was stating some of the reasons why you can't get out there on the track five minutes after you arrive.

[Str8 Jacket]

Well, if that is the case, she should have sympathy for the organisers! I wasn't 'laying into' her, I was stating some of the reasons why you can't get out there on the track five minutes after you arrive.

Uh huh... I see you missed the "deep breathe" comment :rolleyes:

[Beemer]

Uh huh... I see you missed the "deep breathe" comment :rolleyes:

I counted to 10 instead, deep breathing is for woosies!

[sarahtvet]

What a fab day :yes: and thanks to all that helped and participated.

Great to see such a turnout and despite the queues everybody was in a damn fine mood when they came for scrutineering and seemed to be as excited about the days riding ahead as I was. All went pretty smoothly considering numbers I thought.

Nice to be able to work alongside new friends and old and to try manfield for the first time, especially after Keri tweaked the Dayona for me :love:

I found the track easier than Taupo but maybe that was more confidence and being on the back for two of the sessions:ride:

HUGE thanks to Kenny, now I know what I have to aim for and seeing how he passed people was also instructional, despite that 'breathe in' moment :lol:
Feel a bit like I am holding the beast back and apparently it has more in the can for when I can handle what is has already :sunny:

Will just have to do more trackdays and work on those corners and braking harder and later I guess.

Thanks for a memorable day all :2thumbsup:

[chanceyy]

Does anyone know who the photographer was that was there and if photos will be posted anywhere?

that is Chrissie .. KB profile of her_b4 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1039) .. she will be along with a link later for the pics :yes:

[slydesigns]

Anyone know of any of the photographers that were out there? I want to buy some pics for my Dads photo wall in the hospital of me, the bike and Maria at the trackday.

Pass on details if anyone got any or knows who might have please.


that is Chrissie .. KB profile of her_b4 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1039) .. she will be along with a link later for the pics :yes:

YES!!

[86GSXR]

that is Chrissie .. KB profile of her_b4 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1039) .. she will be along with a link later for the pics :yes:

Excellent! I'm sure there will some damn good ones which I will frame of course!

[coffeejunkie]

Yes it was a good day had by all......We slept in & got there later than we wanted but oh well shit happens.....Balzy still got on the track so were happy campers......

I must agree with Dukegirl tho.....We have marshalled for the Vic club and CD in the past, I think if numbers had been left to 120 then there wouldn't have been a delay, Vic club never have a problem getting us on the track at 9am, Please don't think i'm having a go at CD as it was a good day other than that so big ups to CD and the supporters:woohoo:

86 you were on fire!!!!! Seams your mishap didn't slow you down at all, Was funny watching you and cowboyz playing BUT then having said that, going fast or slow you would look good you are on a trumpy after all, LOL

Dukegirl you fit your bike like a glove and were impressive to watch, Gotta love a girl who gets out there and gives it a go, Keep going girl!!!!

Rustys...both jas and i are impressed with your riding style....think balzy is gunna hit you up for some tips, LOL

Was a great day to catch up with old mates.....New mates....Some of my wicked fellow "bitches" and Str8 was cool as to put a face to your name.

Hope the dude who got carted off in ambo makes a speedy recovery.

Lots of bike porn for me, Got sore neck from whipping my head round so much afraid i was gunna miss something, LOL

All in all a great day had by all, Keep up the good work guys & girls, See you all at the next one

[Beemer]

When we first started running the track days, Manfeild had a 10am start time set in stone as the earliest anyone could be out on the track. That is now 9am, so it is something we can look at for future track days. It will mean a lot more work having to be done earlier, but the committee can consider this when going over how the day went yesterday.

We're happy to take on board any suggestions, so the committee will no doubt check these posts and see what changes/improvements can be made to make the next track day even better for all concerned. As mentioned in another thread, we may look at taking prebookings. We've shied away from this due to the extra work involved, but it may prevent any problems if we cap it at a certain number and take prebookings from a certain date before the track day.

No promises, but the committee will discuss these things and make a decision in the best interests of the club.

[86GSXR]

86 you were on fire!!!!! Seams your mishap didn't slow you down at all, Was funny watching you and cowboyz playing BUT then having said that, going fast or slow you would look good you are on a trumpy after all, LOL

Thanks babe :yes: Cowboyz is always good value and bloody good to ride with. Sure, we're not the quickest guys around but we do have fun :2thumbsup Still suffering a bit from the crash, but what's the point in having one if you don't get straight back into it eh :yeah: I sure do agree about the Trumpy :woohoo:


When we first started running the track days, Manfeild had a 10am start time set in stone as the earliest anyone could be out on the track. That is now 9am, so it is something we can look at for future track days. It will mean a lot more work having to be done earlier, but the committee can consider this when going over how the day went yesterday.

We're happy to take on board any suggestions, so the committee will no doubt check these posts and see what changes/improvements can be made to make the next track day even better for all concerned. As mentioned in another thread, we may look at taking prebookings. We've shied away from this due to the extra work involved, but it may prevent any problems if we cap it at a certain number and take prebookings from a certain date before the track day.

No promises, but the committee will discuss these things and make a decision in the best interests of the club.

This is a tough one given the big increase in riders lately. Maybe pre bookings are the answer, and/or running in shifts through lunch perhaps. Just don't stop running them!

[Beemer]

Just don't stop running them!

I don't think there is much chance of us suddenly thinking "stuff this, we'd rather not bother" so you're pretty safe as long as it's economical for us to hire the track!

[86GSXR]

Thank GOD for that! Part of the reason for the large number yesterday is the reasonable cost :yes:

[Beemer]

Thank GOD for that! Part of the reason for the large number yesterday is the reasonable cost :yes:

Well, we could double the price and that may stop so many riders turning up...:D

[86GSXR]

Ah ha, and then have three a year, hmmmm :yes:

[Beemer]

Um, I think two a year gives us enough grey hairs thanks!

[sinfull]

Ah ha, and then have three a year, hmmmm :yes:
Or Five, no, make it ten, nooooo 12 ! $80 buck a head prepaid, or $100 pay on the day drop it to 110 120 riders max gives ya three groups and a fast turn around for the riders ! One person handles the prebookings via email and an account !
Your onto a winning formular cause ya have the structure in place and enough members with the knowledge now to run a great meeting !
With the increase in ppl who want to do track days as 86 said, there is an opening for something more regular down this neck of the woods !

Wouldn't wait too long to decide, if you were thinking about it though !
Numbers like you have had attend the last two trackdays will be speaking volumns to the existing companies who are quite mobile now !

[quallman1234]

I think the main thing is sinfull, the CDMC aint really in to profit making, more providing a cheap fun trackday, without the pressure of going fast,<B> for everyone</B>. After all its a club, not a company =).

Cheers for the day yesterday, was good abiet the late start :). Still got 4 sessions in, with the last being much longer than the previous.

[aud]

Thanks for an awesome day yesterday. Yes there were too many people. I would pay $80 to be able to pre-book and have more track time. For me its all about being on the track.

[chanceyy]

It was also great to see the positive results from the feedback from the last trackday :yes:

I was not up for riding yesterday but went along to support friends who were, was totally shocked to see how many ppl were lined up for it, what an awesome turn out ..

it would be good to see the capping system in full effect as had to wonder if the number of offs was contributed to the amount of riders on the track .. seemed to be more than 30 in some classes

[sinfull]

It was also great to see the positive results from the feedback from the last trackday :yes:

I was not up for riding yesterday but went along to support friends who were, was totally shocked to see how many ppl were lined up for it, what an awesome turn out ..

it would be good to see the capping system in full effect as had to wonder if the number of offs was contributed to the amount of riders on the track .. seemed to be more than 30 in some classes

Nope, i saw three and they were all rider error (or perhaps tyres etc) but splash and the hairpin always gets someone !
Think it was more a fact of a numbers game as in percentages !

[steelestring]

Thanks for an awesome day yesterday. Yes there were too many people. I would pay $80 to be able to pre-book and have more track time. For me its all about being on the track.

I second that! Was a few too many but I thought it was a great day. I would pay a bit more for a prebooked place. Maybe some more sorting between what classes people should be rideing in ..

[chanceyy]

Nope, i saw three and they were all rider error (or perhaps tyres etc) but splash and the hairpin always gets someone !
Think it was more a fact of a numbers game as in percentages !

fair call .. seen a few earlier in the day with bunching up of group & few running off the track .. also with a whole track everyone wants to be out asap but if they wait for a few mins you have all this lovely track pretty much to yourself .. :yes:

[sinfull]

I think the main thing is sinfull, the CDMC aint really in to profit making, more providing a cheap fun trackday, without the pressure of going fast,<B> for everyone</B>. After all its a club, not a company =).

. Yep i realise that and being a member of a social club, i also know we're always looking at ways to raise funds, so we can attend all the rallys/gigs without it costing the members anything but a bit of time ! Know the costs of hiring manfield and ambo's etc and yesterdays event was a winner for em ! A few extra bucks per rider and prebooking means more track time and the club still wins !

My point was there is a niche so to speak down this way and someone WILL run with it i'm sure !

Not 100% sure how many members are in the CD but it's a long standing club that i'm sure, with the knowledge they have now of running a trackday, it wouldn't be hard to work out a roster where its members don't have to work every trackday !
Or perhaps an alliance with another club !

Just mooting ideas is all ! No ajenda at all apart from wanting to see more trackdays in the lower north !

[BMWST?]

Yep i realise that and being a member of a social club, i also know we're always looking at ways to raise funds, so we can attend all the rallys/gigs without it costing the members anything but a bit of time ! Know the costs of hiring manfield and ambo's etc and yesterdays event was a winner for em ! A few extra bucks per rider and prebooking means more track time and the club still wins !

My point was there is a niche so to speak down this way and someone WILL run with it i'm sure !

Not 100% sure how many members are in the CD but it's a long standing club that i'm sure, with the knowledge they have now of running a trackday, it wouldn't be hard to work out a roster where its members don't have to work every trackday !
Or perhaps an alliance with another club !

Just mooting ideas is all ! No ajenda at all apart from wanting to see more trackdays in the lower north !

Be Careful.As with any club I bet it is the same(few) who do all the work.

[flame]

Was a great day to catch up with old mates.....New mates....Some of my wicked fellow "bitches" and Str8 was cool as to put a face to your name.



wahoooo ye bitches....:woohoo:

Great day CDMC, you guys are just getting TOO popular LOL....and big ups to the awesome ambo staff. They are legends too.

[Duke girl]

When I asked the question about why dont you do sign on earlier and put the bikes on the track at 9am instead of 10 I was purely just asking a simple question.
Yes I am associated with the VMCC and we too travel from far away on the day to get to the track by 7am. Most of the volunteers that run the VMCC series travel fom Wellington, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Whitby so therefore they leave home around 5.30 to get to the track in time for the gates to open and get all of our jobs done that we do at every meeting before qualifying starts at 9am.
I do know how much work has to be done before the bikes can go out onto the track and as you know also that if you didnt have the volunteers that you do have it just wouldn't get done. They are truely a God send to have in any club.
We pay for hire of the track from 9am-4.30pm and isn't that what you guys would have paid for also for track hire for the day.
I just believe in getting your moneys worth and by starting at 9 instead of 10 would give the riders a little more track time which is what it is all about.
Like I said in my previous post you guys did an Awesome Job and put on a fantastic track day which was enjoyed by so many who turned up for it. The numbers showed that.

[robertydog]

wahoooo ye bitches....:woohoo:

mmmmmmmm:sweatdrop

[Beemer]

Be Careful.As with any club I bet it is the same(few) who do all the work.

We have about 70-odd (some, very!) members and while there is a small group of people who always seem to be there helping out no matter what the event is, we do have a pretty good bunch of people and a lot do put their hands up to say they are keen to help out. Hell, last track day we even had a guy join on the day, not ride, but help out! And, like any club, there are people who have never helped out and you wonder why they bother joining a club - oh, that's right, to take advantage of the subsidised events!

As mentioned (here or another thread), Manfeild used to say nothing on the track before 10am. Not sure when they changed it but we've carried on working on that time - so this may be looked at for future track days. It would mean a bit more organisation on our part, but the committee will talk about this and see what the consensus is.

We don't do it as a business, we do it to make some money (or to make very little if it rains, or the track is closed due to flooding like it was a year or so back) for our club members. We could run more track days but I doubt anyone would be keen to volunteer once it looked like being a money spinner, they'd want paying and fair enough. Unfortunately we often get bumped off days we book so some years we can't even run two track days - because we run them on Saturdays or Sundays. Many track days run as a business run them during the week but with volunteers that is not an option for us. It is likely someone will move in and start running it as a business but I doubt it will be us. And I bet whoever does run it will be charging a shitload more than $50 a day!

[sinfull]

And I bet whoever does run it will be charging a shitload more than $50 a day!

That would an unquestionable fact !
Well all i can say is i hope the idea might be tabled !
Know ya have to book a ways in advance for manfield and After the last two events a few eye's may be open to the posibilities if the club were to take a gamble on booking a summer of monthly trackdays !

Sure there is a chance of losing money on a wet day, but thats why i invented global warming !

[chanceyy]

wahoooo ye bitches....:woohoo:


yeah we just need a few more to turn up wearing their Tee's as well .. certainly got a lot of good comments on them


mmmmmmmm:sweatdrop

ohh yeah hon you will be sweating :laugh:

[coffeejunkie]

Afew looks, points and giggles, LOL

I think that pre booking isn't very fair on those of us without a credit card or regular internet access.

Yes i have noticed that it seams to be alot of the same faces helping out at track days, Balzy and i have helped for both VC and CD and we are members of neither club. We don't do it for pay, praise or anything really it's done purley because we love to get out there weather it be on the track or waving a flag, every little bit helps for the fellow biker in all of us to keep the track days going

[Her_C4]

Does anyone know who the photographer was that was there and if photos will be posted anywhere?

Hi all,

My new website is now up and running and waiting for its virgin user..... Huge thanks to Matt and Rick for all the hard yards and it has been a huge learning curve for me:argh:;).

Anyway for it's christening I have uploaded CDMTC Track Day photo's and am slowly filling the other galleries as time allows.

URL is http://www.wfactor.org for the website and http://www.wfactor.org/?p=gallery&g=trackdays specifically for the TrackDays Gallery.

There is over 900 images in there, so hopefully you find something that you like. For future meetings/track days however I will try and break it down into class to make it easier to search.



Excellent day out once again :yes: Big thanks to CDMTC for putting on another superb track day. Had a great time in the medium on the Daytona's first track outing, managing 1:26/7 ish without pushing too hard. Yeah, biggish crowd but co-operation and good organisation made it very enjoyable.

Yes what a great day and great crowd!! Awesome to see so many people all enjoying themselves and I was really impressed to see so many more women out there 'doing it for themselves'... :woohoo: :yes:


that is Chrissie .. KB profile of her_b4 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1039) .. she will be along with a link later for the pics :yes:

Thanks Chanceyy and yes indeed here I am (predictable? :eek5:) great to see you there!!


Anyone know of any of the photographers that were out there? I want to buy some pics for my Dads photo wall in the hospital of me, the bike and Maria at the trackday.

Pass on details if anyone got any or knows who might have please.



YES!!

Hopefully there is something there for everyone :)


Excellent! I'm sure there will some damn good ones which I will frame of course!

Well, we live in hope eh?


....

All in all a great day had by all, Keep up the good work guys & girls, See you all at the next one
Good to meet you Latte Bitch!! I swear I have met more KB'ers on the weekend than I have since I joined over four/five years ago!! :rockon:

[hmurphy]

Hey! Woah awesome website! I like how the photos are displayed and how they enlarge when you run your mouse over them. Cool to see a couple of photos of my dad and myself. When I click the "+" button though when selecting a photo, it sends me back to the top of the page and I have to troll through the photos again to find where I was up to. Not a big problem or anything.
Thanks heaps for the photos! Will show Dad tomorrow!

[matthewt]

When I click the "+" button though when selecting a photo, it sends me back to the top of the page and I have to troll through the photos again to find where I was up to.

Yeah I just noticed that once Chrissie had uploaded a large amount of photos. That's something I might address in the near future.

Cheers,
Matt.

[matthewt]

When I click the "+" button though when selecting a photo, it sends me back to the top of the page and I have to troll through the photos again to find where I was up to.

The pages will now return you to where you were. There's a slight pause while it reloads the rest of the page.

[cowboyz]

awesome stuff there. just had a quick look and looks like a couple of great shots of the 9. expect an order soon when I got time to sit down properly and go through them.

[Kendog]

My new website is now up and running

That site is awesome, well done.
The photos look fantastic as well, loving the hill climb shots :2thumbsup

[Owl]

Fantastic pics Her B4:2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

:laugh: rather predictable Chrissie ... but awesome new website chick .. WOW .. :clap: .. excellent job

always good to catch up with you babe :yes:

[Her_C4]

The pages will now return you to where you were. There's a slight pause while it reloads the rest of the page.

Thats great! I just checked it and it works well :banana:


awesome stuff there. just had a quick look and looks like a couple of great shots of the 9. expect an order soon when I got time to sit down properly and go through them.

Thank you, despite my unplanned late start, I did manage to get in quite a few rounds... :whistle:


That site is awesome, well done.
The photos look fantastic as well, loving the hill climb shots :2thumbsup

Thanks KD - appreciate the feedback :-)


Fantastic pics Her B4:2thumbsup
Thank you - It was a great day to out there too (always helps;) ):lol:


:laugh: rather predictable Chrissie ... but awesome new website chick .. WOW .. :clap: .. excellent job

always good to catch up with you babe :yes:

Cheers Chanceyy :hug:

[sinfull]

Thats great! I just checked it and it works well :banana:



:
Excellent site !!! Like it !

[86GSXR]

Great site Chrissie! I'll get my orders in as soon as I work out which ones I like the most and mostest - magic! :2thumbsup

[slydesigns]

now I need to find $90. I'll finally have some decent action shots! Thanks Chrissie!

[coffeejunkie]

Good to meet you Latte Bitch!! I swear I have met more KB'ers on the weekend than I have since I joined over four/five years ago!! :rockon:[/QUOTE]


Nice meeting you to:2thumbsup It's always good putting names to faces, Track days are normally pretty good for that, You took some awsum shots, well done and keep up the good work:clap:

[Horse]

I shot some video of sarahtvet and slydesigns at the Track Day:

sarahtvet

slydesigns

[86GSXR]

Good vids! That 675 is quick!

[cowboyz]

nice work. some pretty good camera work in there. Bit of a shame there is nowhere to stand to get a full lap in really.

[86GSXR]

nice work. some pretty good camera work in there. Bit of a shame there is nowhere to stand to get a full lap in really.

Some good shots of you there too! Need to get infield for the entire track I'd say - next time :cool:

[Monamie]

Looking very `smooth' Sly:2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

Some good shots of you there too! Need to get infield for the entire track I'd say - next time hopefully :cool:

yep. that must have been the first session out where we got tied up a fair it in traffic

Thinking the fast group next time up. Should probably have gone there this round but always get nervous due to the whole once a year tracktime. We have to get organised and get to some more!

[robertydog]

Thinking the fast group next time up.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::2thumbsup

[Beemer]

oh only two compliants, the guy on the GPZ in the race group shouldnt have been out there even the 125's were faster than him on the straights and i hear some dickhead (who wasnt a marshal) ran across the track during a race group session to help pick up a fallen bike and then run back across the track! i hope the organizers gave him a kick up the arse.

First point - the guy on the GPZ was apparently adamant he wanted to go in the race session, so he was allowed. Nothing untoward was noticed in the first session, however in the second session it was noted by the marshals that he was going far too slow to be in that session (one said he would have been too slow for the medium session) so he was told he had to change groups.

Second point - the dickhead (and I know him, so this is a pretty apt description, trust me!) who ran across the track to pick up the bike of what was allegedly "some hot chick" was a former club member who had arrived wanting to do the track day for free (please note, ALL our club members pay full price to do the track day, but they get extra sessions at the end once the public goes home) and was told that wasn't an option. He then said he'd help out, and he was spotted during this idiotic move and given a right bollocking immediately afterwards!

[Beemer]

I think that pre booking isn't very fair on those of us without a credit card or regular internet access.

Prebooking is being considered but not all committee members are in favour of it. One comment was that if we did prebookings and got people to pay their money into the club's account, we would have no way of controlling the numbers, but I disagree. For a start, if we opened prebooking a couple of months prior to a track day, people would have to email us to express interest and we would then forward our bank account details. That way we could keep an eye on the number of emails we were getting and say at a certain point that the track day was fully subscribed and no more bookings were being accepted.

We put up posters in bike shops around the lower north island and we always have a phone number on them for more information. We certainly wouldn't be taking credit card bookings and although people would have the option of paying by internet banking, they would have to contact us first as we would be giving them a number to use as a reference. Otherwise we'd get all sorts turning up on the day and saying "but I paid online!" and we would have no way of knowing who had and who hadn't. Not sure how it would all work out, but we'd probably send the people an email and ask them to print it out and bring it to the track day with ID.

If the day had to be cancelled by us or by Manfeild, a full refund would be given. If it was wet and you decided not to bother coming, tough luck, no refund. If you couldn't make the day, you could nominate a friend to come in your place, but again, no refund.

[cowboyz]

I dont like the idea of pre-booking.

Firstly I really dont like doing trackdays in the wet. Well even in the damp really, and yes, I am that much of a blouse. So prepay and it turns out to be an average day and I lose my money for nothing. Of course it helps that I live 10 mins from manfield so I can decide on the morning of if I want to go or not. Not so helpful for those travelling a distance.

[Clivoris]

Well done CDMTC. It was fantastic to see the huge range of riders out there having a go, even if it meant less track time for all of us. It's grown up to share.

[quallman1234]

Pre-book, instead of pre-pay, then. So the numbers are kept down to 120.

[cowboyz]

Pre-book, instead of pre-pay, then. So the numbers are kept down to 120.

then what happens when it is a bit drizzlily and 30 riders go fuckit not getting out of bed today.

[Beemer]

I dont like the idea of pre-booking.

Firstly I really dont like doing trackdays in the wet. Well even in the damp really, and yes, I am that much of a blouse. So prepay and it turns out to be an average day and I lose my money for nothing. Of course it helps that I live 10 mins from manfield so I can decide on the morning of if I want to go or not. Not so helpful for those travelling a distance.


Pre-book, instead of pre-pay, then. So the numbers are kept down to 120.

We will never please everyone, no matter what we do, that's obvious! If you want to ensure you have a place, then prebooking is the only way to guarantee that. If you don't feel like coming/it's wet/you have a hangover/or whatever, tough luck, we keep your money. This is the way most things that require prepayment work otherwise we could end up seriously out of pocket if it's a cold wet day and only the race guys show up and everyone else who has prebooked wants their money back. We still have to pay for the track unless it's unusable, and I doubt we'd get our money back from Manfeild unless it was an amazing storm that made it too dangerous to use the track.

As for prebooking but not prepaying - definitely NOT an option. What if we said 120 places and had 120 bookings but no money - and only 20 of you bothered to turn up? Not only would we be out of pocket, but we'd also have turned away others who may have turned up if we'd not been fully booked.

Sorry, but you can't have it both ways. Either we go down the track of prebooking and prepaying for a track day or we leave it as is and if you want to be assured of a place, you have to get there bloody early!

[ajw_888]

I guess there not one size fits all answer, perhaps easier with no pre booking because of all the variables. "Build it and they will come" and they sure did.

I only just made it in, I turned up at 8-40 8-50'sh, got stopped at the first gate(shut), made it to the second, got told they are full, so parked up. Walked around and joined the queue, slydesign and gang were behind me + others. 20 minutes later, we were all signed in. A couple of guys I knew arrived at the same time, didn't queue and missed out - leaving a little pissed.

By contrast the Vic club day, it was raining from Wellington to Levin, showers all morning at the track. All afternoon brillant sunshine. At 9-00am there was bugger all people, I got a great pit stall and because there were so few people there were plenty of sessions.

Perhaps the message is, if the weathers good, it's your last chance for a end of season track day and you know the days are well run - get there early. Just a bummer if you had to drive/ride few a few hours, only to get turned away. I thought loading the van at 6-00am, grabbing some breakie and leaving the Hutt early was sweet - but only just.

[chanceyy]

Prebooking is being considered but not all committee members are in favour of it. One comment was that if we did prebookings and got people to pay their money into the club's account, we would have no way of controlling the numbers, but I disagree. For a start, if we opened prebooking a couple of months prior to a track day, people would have to email us to express interest and we would then forward our bank account details. That way we could keep an eye on the number of emails we were getting and say at a certain point that the track day was fully subscribed and no more bookings were being accepted.

We put up posters in bike shops around the lower north island and we always have a phone number on them for more information. We certainly wouldn't be taking credit card bookings and although people would have the option of paying by internet banking, they would have to contact us first as we would be giving them a number to use as a reference. Otherwise we'd get all sorts turning up on the day and saying "but I paid online!" and we would have no way of knowing who had and who hadn't. Not sure how it would all work out, but we'd probably send the people an email and ask them to print it out and bring it to the track day with ID.

If the day had to be cancelled by us or by Manfeild, a full refund would be given. If it was wet and you decided not to bother coming, tough luck, no refund. If you couldn't make the day, you could nominate a friend to come in your place, but again, no refund.


I would be in favour of pre booking and pre pay esp if you can not make it & can nominate a friend to do it .. not that hard to monitor .. you have to produce a licence at sign in so if you pre pay another que to set up & check licences against names .. can set up on excel & would have it in alphabetical order ..

[Hawkeye]

We will never please everyone, no matter what we do, that's obvious! If you want to ensure you have a place, then prebooking is the only way to guarantee that. If you don't feel like coming/it's wet/you have a hangover/or whatever, tough luck, we keep your money. This is the way most things that require prepayment work otherwise we could end up seriously out of pocket if it's a cold wet day and only the race guys show up and everyone else who has prebooked wants their money back. We still have to pay for the track unless it's unusable, and I doubt we'd get our money back from Manfeild unless it was an amazing storm that made it too dangerous to use the track.

As for prebooking but not prepaying - definitely NOT an option. What if we said 120 places and had 120 bookings but no money - and only 20 of you bothered to turn up? Not only would we be out of pocket, but we'd also have turned away others who may have turned up if we'd not been fully booked.

Sorry, but you can't have it both ways. Either we go down the track of prebooking and prepaying for a track day or we leave it as is and if you want to be assured of a place, you have to get there bloody early!


My sentimates exactly. Keep like it is - You lie in, you miss out.

[Little Smurf]

Hey all, great to read all your comments on the day. After speaking to a few people from Welly on Saturday night we all started to think that the day was going to be bigger than our last trackday and when I turned up (I thought it was early) at 7.30am I was shocked to see that people lined up at the bridge! Never seen it like that for Vic Seris, and Isn't it funny that only motorcyclists turn up early!!!! Well we did have a great turn out and yes you are right there were a few people there than we normally have. However saying that it seemed to go really well, a few offs and over runs on the track, but people's attitudes were great and it is always a pleasure to see everyone having a GREAT time. Comments noted about pre-paid and have guys were coming up to me at the end of the day to express the same opinion. I think it's a good idea, but the committee have to agree upon this, I will be having a chat to them one night and will get over as many sernarios as possible to make sure that we can keep on having a great day out and to make it as easy as possible when signing you all in. It seems to work for Taupo and the likes don't see why not for us. We did shut the gates and yes people did get turned away, so it's like that ole saying - early bird catches the worm blah blah blah.

[325rocket]

Second point - the dickhead who ran across the track to pick up the bike of what was allegedly "some hot chick" was a former club member who had arrived wanting to do the track day for free

i can clear this one for ya rite now. theres no "allegedly" about it, she was smokin hot!

[Str8 Jacket]

i can clear this one for ya rite now. theres no "allegedly" about it, she was smokin hot!

Ohhhh, I'm telling you're missus... :whistle:

[325rocket]

Ohhhh, I'm telling you're missus... :whistle:

you dont have to ... she pointed her out to me haha

[slydesigns]

Thats funny because so did mine! She was staring at her more than I ever would have lol!

[scuzeme]

i can clear this one for ya rite now. theres no "allegedly" about it, she was smokin hot!

Ok so theres no denying that Sandra the Slovarkian prinicess is hot she was surely smoking round that track....but....what that dude did was plain retarded this is how people get killed, if i had of bin coming round Dunlop and saw him i would have definitly got in his face after the session how dumb can you be. :bash:

[Little Smurf]

Isn't it funny when you get a great bod, you start running through fire for them or should I say out onto the track it's plain crazy, she's hot there's no denying that but when she crashes twice in one session on a very NEW CBR you have to ask yourself. She needs to get to know the bike abit more cause it's gunna endly badly.

[325rocket]

Isn't it funny when you get a great bod, you start running through fire for them or should I say out onto the track it's plain crazy, she's hot there's no denying that but when she crashes twice in one session on a very NEW CBR you have to ask yourself. She needs to get to know the bike abit more cause it's gunna endly badly.

i know this isnt a thread about "Sandra the Slovarkian prinicess" and i dont want to turn it into one ... but ... credit where credits due, she was going pretty fuckin fast. but i will admit that that honda looked a little beaten up by the end of the day. to be honest i admire chics that race. they're on the back foot a bit from the beginning with people watching everything they do. id hate to have that much focus on me.
btw, im on really good pain killers at the moment that make me love everyone and see the world as a wonderful place so the above could all be bullshit :stupid:

[steelestring]

poor honda! looked a bit bashed up...hehehe never thought i say that:bleh:

[slydesigns]

I heard a rumour that she was dropping 1.13's at the days end...! At that pace shes entitled to drop it a few times.

Before I get flamed to hell and back, thats just a rumour passed on. I didnt time her so I don't know first hand. Disclaimer over.

[Racey Rider]

Up a 5am ... off on the nearly 3 hour drive to the track with the two kids ... Got there 10 minutes after sign-in started, and was suprized to see the gates being shut right behind me!
Cruise round the corner and see a mass of bikes and bod's. O Dear! This doesn't look good for getting in before the 120 bike cut off.

Parked up and made my way to the end of a huge line to take my chances.
No point in even taking the bike off the trailer was the thought.

But THANKYOU to the club for allowing all those in the line to get on track!

Thankyou to too you other bikers you had to share the track with an extra 50 odd bikes.

Was great that my kids got to see me ride my new bike for the first time on the track. Would have been very sad for them to come all the way from New Plymouth and not have got out on it.
.... and to hear them saying " You were really good Dad!" just made a good day even better! :niceone:

Cheers.
Racey.

[quallman1234]

We will never please everyone, no matter what we do, that's obvious! If you want to ensure you have a place, then prebooking is the only way to guarantee that. If you don't feel like coming/it's wet/you have a hangover/or whatever, tough luck, we keep your money. This is the way most things that require prepayment work otherwise we could end up seriously out of pocket if it's a cold wet day and only the race guys show up and everyone else who has prebooked wants their money back. We still have to pay for the track unless it's unusable, and I doubt we'd get our money back from Manfeild unless it was an amazing storm that made it too dangerous to use the track.

As for prebooking but not prepaying - definitely NOT an option. What if we said 120 places and had 120 bookings but no money - and only 20 of you bothered to turn up? Not only would we be out of pocket, but we'd also have turned away others who may have turned up if we'd not been fully booked.

Sorry, but you can't have it both ways. Either we go down the track of prebooking and prepaying for a track day or we leave it as is and if you want to be assured of a place, you have to get there bloody early!

I do agree with everyone, i was just offering another option :).

Like you say, pre-booking would be a bad idea, as there is the possiblity of people not turning up. Pre-paying would be the best idea.

Cheers

[flame]

I heard a rumour that she was dropping 1.13's at the days end...! At that pace shes entitled to drop it a few times.


what he said! Thats some awesome times. And here's hoping we get to see a chick who's really competitive out in Superbike class real soon:niceone:

[scuzeme]

I heard a rumour that she was dropping 1.13's at the days end...! At that pace shes entitled to drop it a few times.

Before I get flamed to hell and back, thats just a rumour passed on. I didnt time her so I don't know first hand. Disclaimer over.

Well from what i hears shes bin crashing a shit load, that Honda was pretty ugly before she even got to the track day.
Sandra would definitly be doing 13's she was giving Phil Derby a run for his money and hes no slouch, the other thing to remeber is, that CBR is STOCK!
She will be one to watch in the future, she has definite talent natural ability and is on a quick learning curve.
I dont mind admitting im jealous of her Bhawawaaaaaaaa :2guns:

[chanceyy]

Hey all, great to read all your comments on the day.

Hey Maz always good to catch up with you Girl :clap:

Awesome day for the club for sure, great to see the feedback being considered and improvements made along the way

big ups to you guys :clap::clap::clap:

[Little Smurf]

Hey chick you bet cha :clap: it's always a great day for catching up with people. Any comments or suggestions on making it easier for volunteers and public on the day would be greatly appreciated. As I said I will be going to the Committee and chucking around some ideas with them so the next one will be just as good :banana:

[sinfull]

I heard a rumour that she was dropping 1.13's at the days end...! At that pace shes entitled to drop it a few times.

Before I get flamed to hell and back, thats just a rumour passed on. I didnt time her so I don't know first hand. Disclaimer over.
Thats what Johno (her hubby) Timed her at in one of the morning sessions


what he said! Thats some awesome times. And here's hoping we get to see a chick who's really competitive out in Superbike class real soon:niceone: Aparently thats her goal ! But unfortunately she wants to be at the pointy end in times, before she jumps in a grid !


Well from what i hears shes bin crashing a shit load, that Honda was pretty ugly before she even got to the track day.
Sandra would definitly be doing 13's she was giving Phil Derby a run for his money and hes no slouch, the other thing to remeber is, that CBR is STOCK!
She will be one to watch in the future, she has definite talent natural ability and is on a quick learning curve.
I dont mind admitting im jealous of her Bhawawaaaaaaaa :2guns:
Scary aye when it was only weeks ago we were keeping her reeled in !
Give it to them, they are investing the coin in doing each and every track day/training day there is !
Be interesting to watch when everything starts to gel for her and they trick up the CBR (or another one the way she's bashing that one up)

[sarahtvet]

Nice set of pics :yes:
Still trying to wipe the cheesy grin off my face from an awesome day. Definately a trackday junkie now :sunny:

[svr]

Thats what Johno (her hubby) Timed her at in one of the morning sessions

Aparently thats her goal ! But unfortunately she wants to be at the pointy end in times, before she jumps in a grid !


Scary aye when it was only weeks ago we were keeping her reeled in !
Give it to them, they are investing the coin in doing each and every track day/training day there is !
Be interesting to watch when everything starts to gel for her and they trick up the CBR (or another one the way she's bashing that one up)

Mmm, used to be that you learnt how to race on a slow bike - apparently a superbike is ok if you're prepared to average 2 crashes a day I guess!

Great day CD!

[Marknz]

Just wanted to add my thanks to CDMTCI for the Track Day.

I was the mobile chicane in the race class, but it seemed that was the only class I was allowed to ride in give the status of my bike. But still, I enjoyed my time out there, learned some new things, have many other things still to master, and now have to look at the budget to see what is possible money wise. I think investing in time and effort on the track is probably more worthwhile on this stage than development of the bike.

Cheers

[sinfull]

Just wanted to add my thanks to CDMTCI for the Track Day.

I was the mobile chicane in the race class, but it seemed that was the only class I was allowed to ride in give the status of my bike. But still, I enjoyed my time out there, learned some new things, have many other things still to master, and now have to look at the budget to see what is possible money wise. I think investing in time and effort on the track is probably more worthwhile on this stage than development of the bike.

Cheers
Track time is the investment for sure mate !
Track day on the 11th at manfield is a good one to attend if you can get the day off !
Wasn't riding on sunday and cant say i saw you out there, so couldn't comment on what group you should have been riding in ! But did see a few race bikes in the slow med and fast groups !

[Beemer]

Just wanted to add my thanks to CDMTCI for the Track Day.

I was the mobile chicane in the race class, but it seemed that was the only class I was allowed to ride in give the status of my bike. But still, I enjoyed my time out there, learned some new things, have many other things still to master, and now have to look at the budget to see what is possible money wise. I think investing in time and effort on the track is probably more worthwhile on this stage than development of the bike.

Cheers

I know one person had a race 150 and asked if they could ride in the novice class and I was told by a committee member this was fine. Tell me more about the 'status' of your bike. Just because it's a race bike it doesn't mean you have to ride in the race class. As pointed out to me, some people buy an old race bike to use as a track bike (no worrying about indicators, lights, etc and - I think - no rego either) but it doesn't mean they are racers and need to be in the race class. Were you told that was the only class you could ride in or did you just sign up for that as it was a race bike?

Sounds like you had fun though anyway, which is the main focus of the day!

[kiwihdracer]

yes i was one in the medium class, on the purple harley. sorry for holding the rest of you up. even at the sign in , thats what a guy said as I came from the scurtienering! I had fun and looking at a buell for racing now.

cheers slow harley

[Marknz]

yes i was one in the medium class, on the purple harley. sorry for holding the rest of you up. even at the sign in , thats what a guy said as I came from the scurtienering! I had fun and looking at a buell for racing now.

cheers slow harley

Hope you find a Buell for the racing fella... good luck with it.

[Marknz]

I know one person had a race 150 and asked if they could ride in the novice class and I was told by a committee member this was fine. Tell me more about the 'status' of your bike. Just because it's a race bike it doesn't mean you have to ride in the race class. As pointed out to me, some people buy an old race bike to use as a track bike (no worrying about indicators, lights, etc and - I think - no rego either) but it doesn't mean they are racers and need to be in the race class. Were you told that was the only class you could ride in or did you just sign up for that as it was a race bike?

Sounds like you had fun though anyway, which is the main focus of the day!

Mine is clearly not a road bike as it has race-glass on it, not lights, mirrors, rego or wof, it's not considered road-worthy for the other classes. I'm certainly not complaining about it, and in the race-class is where I would have preferred to be. It's the best session to be in to pick-up on lines etc. All is good from my perspective. Thanks

[scracha]

i know this isnt a thread about "Sandra the Slovarkian prinicess" and i dont want to turn it into one ... but ... credit
I dunno, had she not been a princess, I would have been tempted to stick her on the grass the third time her and her mate on the 1098 parked their bikes in front of me in the middle of a corner.

Trackday...very good but too many bikes. Whilst I understand the concerns for not pre-booking, perhaps they should take full bookings and have a stricter limit on numbers. Those wot have paid in advance get guaranteed a spot, but get feck all refund if they don't turn up. Started a bit too late and finished a bit early.

Bhahhaha...and Clivoris' new bike owner is way faster on it than Clive was.

[Beemer]

Mine is clearly not a road bike as it has race-glass on it, not lights, mirrors, rego or wof, it's not considered road-worthy for the other classes. I'm certainly not complaining about it, and in the race-class is where I would have preferred to be. It's the best session to be in to pick-up on lines etc. All is good from my perspective. Thanks

Sorry, but regardless of what you ride and whether your bike is road legal is irrelevant. If you had wanted to go in the fast or medium sessions we would have let you. The race session is called that because the majority of riders are those who do race and want to go like the clappers. In future, if you think the race class is too fast for you, try the fast - as mentioned previously, we will allow one change during the day.

Just because it's a race bike doesn't mean you are relegated to the race class, so do speak up next time if you'd rather try something a tad slower!

[Marknz]

Sorry, but regardless of what you ride and whether your bike is road legal is irrelevant. If you had wanted to go in the fast or medium sessions we would have let you. The race session is called that because the majority of riders are those who do race and want to go like the clappers. In future, if you think the race class is too fast for you, try the fast - as mentioned previously, we will allow one change during the day.

Just because it's a race bike doesn't mean you are relegated to the race class, so do speak up next time if you'd rather try something a tad slower!

:scratch:

Hey, I paid you guys n girls a compliment for putting the day on, and have not complained at all about the running of the event. The race class was not 'too' fast for me, it just took me a while to get used to the track again, and to riding a 600 on it. And to be honest, I don't think going from race to fast would have solved anything... it would probably have made it worse.

I repeat... I'm happy with it. Relax.

[Beemer]

:scratch:

Hey, I paid you guys n girls a compliment for putting the day on, and have not complained at all about the running of the event. The race class was not 'too' fast for me, it just took me a while to get used to the track again, and to riding a 600 on it. And to be honest, I don't think going from race to fast would have solved anything... it would probably have made it worse.

I repeat... I'm happy with it. Relax.

That's okay, didn't take your comments to mean you were complaining, just thought you may have been under the impression you were restricted to the race class when we would have been happy for you to be in whatever class you wanted, as long as you rode at the appropriate speed!

[svr]

As far as I could see the only problems were caused by people CRASHING and cutting sessions short (I'd had 6 laps by lunch). A basic failure to follow simple instructions at riders briefing.
And really, at $50 for the day its a bit rude to complain...

[Clivoris]

Bhahhaha...and Clivoris' new bike owner is way faster on it than Clive was.

Bastard is better looking than me too. :crybaby:

[MD]

As far as I could see the only problems were caused by people CRASHING and cutting sessions short (I'd had 6 laps by lunch). A basic failure to follow simple instructions at riders briefing.
And really, at $50 for the day its a bit rude to complain...

+1

Well said that Man!
There needs to be a penalty for riders who crash in the first two laps. Lets call it an "inconveniencing others fine". Engage brain before throttle please.

I have always maintained that people who crash in slow moving peak hour commuter traffic should get double penalties, for pissing off so many people trying to get to work on time. How inconsiderate can you get?

[BIG DOUG]

I have raced at bears events,but this was my first track day I thought the club did a great job I had 4 sessions and that was fine ,when I arrived I thought holy shit I'm not going to be able to register but credit to the club they allowed more than the 120 riders,I think it would have been worse to disapoint the other riders but an awesome day best $50.00 I 've spent in awhile.

[Beemer]

+1
Well said that Man!
There needs to be a penalty for riders who crash in the first two laps. Lets call it an "inconveniencing others fine". Engage brain before throttle please.

Mmn, may end up dishing out a few fines if we did that! Everyone would ride like nanas in the first few sessions in case they crashed and got fined!

[mattathm]

Hi ya all.... its the Ambo guy!!

Firstly thanks to all involved in the track day, it was awesum, apart from the bit where I hit the track with my sholder and right side.

Thanks organisers, officialls, track helpers, ambo staff, friends and my uncle who drove me home.

How it happened.........
I dunno?
I was having a good time, 1/2 way thru the 2nd session coming out of the start fin cnr, the bike went down.
Cant recall if I was under braking or on the gas, cant recall if It was low or hi side.

Broken collar bone, swollen and bruised right side.
Nothing else.

Bike ok, busted R muffler, handle bar clipon, indicator footpeg and some paint work required.

Aploigies to anyone if I caused any inconvienence....

I had fun, ill be back, but with better tyres next time.
Theres only so much you can do on street tyres!!!!
Oh well, at least I have experience in that dept now.
Onwards and upwards......

If anyone has any info as to exactly what happened, or acesss to any spares for a Ducati St4s... heheheee PM me.

cheers all.

Matt

[chanceyy]

Hi ya all.... its the Ambo guy!!

Firstly thanks to all involved in the track day, it was awesum, apart from the bit where I hit the track with my sholder and right side.

Thanks organisers, officialls, track helpers, ambo staff, friends and my uncle who drove me home.



hey Matt good to see you posting again :) .. heal quick mate .. unfortunately did not see you going down or prelude to it ..

see you out there again soon :yes:

[86GSXR]

Hey Matt. Having recently had a nasty off I know what it's like having broken bits. Heal well mate and get back into it asap! :yes:

[scuzeme]

Hi ya all.... its the Ambo guy!!

Firstly thanks to all involved in the track day, it was awesum, apart from the bit where I hit the track with my sholder and right side.

Thanks organisers, officialls, track helpers, ambo staff, friends and my uncle who drove me home.

How it happened.........
I dunno?
I was having a good time, 1/2 way thru the 2nd session coming out of the start fin cnr, the bike went down.
Cant recall if I was under braking or on the gas, cant recall if It was low or hi side.

Broken collar bone, swollen and bruised right side.
Nothing else.

Bike ok, busted R muffler, handle bar clipon, indicator footpeg and some paint work required.

Aploigies to anyone if I caused any inconvienence....

I had fun, ill be back, but with better tyres next time.
Theres only so much you can do on street tyres!!!!
Oh well, at least I have experience in that dept now.
Onwards and upwards......

If anyone has any info as to exactly what happened, or acesss to any spares for a Ducati St4s... heheheee PM me.

cheers all.

Matt

Mate, as long as you can still wipe your own arse it cant be that bad aye, cheers and hope you heal up real soon.

[mossy1200]

For you guys running in the race class i have some footage from the last run.
You may be in there.Spent some time trailing a ducati filming him for a while.

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

Enjoy.

[kiwihdracer]

as biug doug said , well run and cheap day out (except burning the rear pistion up, $1500 later!) The moaning people never help or do any thing but sit at the keyboards.I have run international shooting events and you get the same few helpers and the moaners sitting around doing nothing!

Hat of to the CDMTCI for and excellent day!

[86GSXR]

Hi all,

My new website is now up and running and waiting for its virgin user..... Huge thanks to Matt and Rick for all the hard yards and it has been a huge learning curve for me:argh:;).

Anyway for it's christening I have uploaded CDMTC Track Day photo's and am slowly filling the other galleries as time allows.


Pic's just arrived in my mailbox Chrissie, they look bloody FANTASTIC! :niceone: :niceone: :niceone: