Taupo bikes only test day, 12 May

[Clivoris]

Hi all.
I have been talking with the marvelous Bruce at Taupo and he has offered a deal for people intending to race at the Actrix VMCC Winter Series Round 1, May 16th at Taupo. There are 35 places for those intending to race round 1, at the test day on Tues 12th May. It is $120 instead of $180 (which is the usual charge apparently). The extra bonus is that he has offered to store race-bikes and trailers in the pit garages, after the test day until the race day. We will get a 20 minute session per hour for the bikes, possibly more if not many cars turn up.
If you are interested contact me (Clive) via race@vicclub.co.nz . Places will go to the first 35, and 3 have already gone. Pay Bruce on the day and also organise garages for the day through him. He has asked that I do the booking.
Please, only book if you are definitely coming. If it is undersubscribed and there are spaces on the day for rock-ups, I will post on here on the 11th.

[scuzeme]

Thanks for this Clive wish i could make it on the Tuesday but be bit of a stretch for me.
Too bad we couldnt have Friday as a test day that would have made for a great weekend......... sigh

[Peter Smith]

Hi all.
I have been talking with the marvelous Bruce at Taupo and he has offered a deal for people intending to race at the Actrix VMCC Winter Series Round 1, May 16th at Taupo. There are 35 places for those intending to race round 1, at the test day on Tues 12th May.
If you are interested contact me (Clive) via race@vicclub.co.nz . Places will go to the first 35, and 3 have already gone. Pay Bruce on the day and also organise garages for the day through him. He has asked that I do the booking.
Please, only book if you are definitely coming. If it is undersubscribed and there are spaces on the day for rock-ups, I will post on here on the 11th.

Hi Clive,
I have already booked to be there on the 12th, so I'm not sure if you will need to have me on your list.
See ya there.

[Clivoris]

Hi Clive,
I have already booked to be there on the 12th, so I'm not sure if you will need to have me on your list.
See ya there.

All good......

[svr]

Any news on the track surface??

[Clivoris]

Any news on the track surface??

I don't know whether the emulsion has been improved upon since I was there last but it didn't seem to cause any problems at PMCC round 3. I suspect that cold and/or wet conditions will require judgement and skill in equal parts.

[Teambwr47]

I'm fortunate that I'm able to ride/test there on Friday 15th as part of a company customer day with Formula Challenge.

As part of that booking we've been keeping in touch with what's being done with the track surface.

I sat in on a telephone call with Bruce a few weeks back when the track problems were discussed. The 'patches' were due to be re-repaired at the end of April weather permitting as a number of fine days in row were needed to finish the work. The intention was that the new epoxy type product would have a substantial abrasive content that would solve the problems experienced to date.

Not sure if this has been completed but i know the Formula Challenge guys quite well and will find out for sure this coming week.

[Str8 Jacket]

Anyone able to give me and an RG a lift up there (wellington)? I have a bike to blow up, I mean break in for Malcolm...

[Clivoris]

Anyone able to give me and an RG a lift up there (wellington)? I have a bike to blow up, I mean break in for Malcolm...

I will have room for the test day chick. You're more than welcome and that way I will find out about the best pie shops between here and Taupo.

[scracha]

but it didn't seem to cause any problems at PMCC round 3..


Hmmph.....

[svr]

... it didn't seem to cause any problems at PMCC round 3. I suspect that cold and/or wet conditions will require judgement and skill in equal parts.

I raced that day - there is a decent racing line but its only about a foot wide in a couple of places (which created a problem on the last corner of the last lap of the last race going around a lapped rider)
Hopefully people use their brains, but, being the first rnd of vmcc .... history may be against us!

[Clivoris]

Just got news from Taupo that they have decided to make this a BIKE ONLY test day, no limit on numbers. Here it is folks, an opportunity to get unlimited track time 4 days before round 1. I'm there with bells on.

[tas152]

Just got news from Taupo that they have decided to make this a BIKE ONLY test day, no limit on numbers. Here it is folks, an opportunity to get unlimited track time 4 days before round 1. I'm there with bells on.

So we can turn up and pay on the day with no booking then?

[Clivoris]

So we can turn up and pay on the day with no booking then?

Yes, but please let me know if you are planning to be there. They are wanting to make sure they have staff to cope if we get a heap of bikes there. I know they have booked an ambo now.

[tas152]

Yes, but please let me know if you are planning to be there. They are wanting to make sure they have staff to cope if we get a heap of bikes there. I know they have booked an ambo now.

Thanks. I can't be sure I can make it as I am still doing repairs (waiting for parts) from my crash damage at Puke :Oops:

[Str8 Jacket]

Awesome! Cheers for organising this Clive!

[Clivoris]

:ride:BUMP:ride:

[Peter Smith]

The weather looks pretty bad for Tuesday.:angry2:

[Str8 Jacket]

The weather looks pretty bad for Tuesday.:angry2:

I dont really have a choice, I have to break an engine in.... Anyway it will probably be really stink on Saturday as well, suck it up I say! ;)

[Clivoris]

Yep, assuming we can get through the desert rd I'm pretty committed to being there. I need some time to set the bike up. If anyone wants to share the cost of renting a garage please let me know.

[wharfy]

Sorry people it doesn't look to good.

:(

Hard to believe that it was only 12 months ago Katie & I rode up to do my first winter series race.

TAUPO (filed at 11-MAY-2009 02:12)

Monday
Showers, some heavy and squally with thunder and hail until later this evening. Easterlies, turning southerly this evening.

Tuesday:
Cloudy periods and occasional showers. Winds turning westerly in the morning.

Wednesday:
Fine breaks, but a few showers developing in the morning.Westerly winds freshening.

Thursday:
Often cloudy with a few showers. Westerly winds,tending northwest.

Friday:
Period of rain. Northwesterlies, strong for a time.

Saturday:
Further rain or showers. Northwesterlies.

[Peter Smith]

Yep, assuming we can get through the desert rd I'm pretty committed to being there. I need some time to set the bike up. If anyone wants to share the cost of renting a garage please let me know.

I'll share a garage with ya if you show me the fast lines.:crazy:
Will they still let us leave the bikes in the garage till Saturday??

[Clivoris]

I'll share a garage with ya if you show me the fast lines.:crazy:
Will they still let us leave the bikes the garage till Saturday??

Me show somebody fast lines??:rofl: Maate, I'm worried about the basics of reference points, vision, throttle control etc... But the only way to get this racing stuff sorted is to get out there and give it a bash eh:2thumbsup
My understanding is that it is still cool to garage the bikes until Saturday.

[FROSTY]

Me show somebody fast lines??:rofl: Maate, I'm worried about the basics of reference points, vision, throttle control etc... But the only way to get this racing stuff sorted is to get out there and give it a bash eh:2thumbsup
My understanding is that it is still cool to garage the bikes until Saturday.
Hmm have racebike in van--have new leathers. Have need to show people what lines NOT to take round Taupo.
Whats stopping me heading down there??

[Clivoris]

Hmm have racebike in van--have new leathers. Have need to show people what lines NOT to take round Taupo.
Whats stopping me heading down there??

See you there Mr Frost. Nobody buys cars in the rain.

[FROSTY]

Nobody buys cars in the rain.
Wanna bet mate? but yea Im thinking it'd be a chance for some laps --be they at frosty slowpoke pace

[sinfull]

Whats stopping me heading down there??
Well i know whats stoppin me ! Lack of a wace biek !
I'll prolly be on a ferry south to sort that little problem morra !

[Clivoris]

Wanna bet mate? but yea Im thinking it'd be a chance for some laps --be they at frosty slowpoke pace
We can poke around slowly together:whistle: That'll get people talking.

Well i know whats stoppin me ! Lack of a wace biek !
I'll prolly be on a ferry south to sort that little problem morra !

Comon man, spill the beans or at least send a pm.

[FROSTY]

We can poke around slowly together:whistle: That'll get people talking.
Um mate sorry but you on a honda n all yasee weel theres the street cred thing I gotta worry about --being a zukie racer. n all that
Actually now the truth is out --The phrase OVER MY DEAD BODY was heard comin outa Jorja's mouth.
Theres a real hoodoo on me and Taupo track anywhere near my birthday--summat about 2 birthdays in a row in a hospital etc etc

[Str8 Jacket]

Sorry people it doesn't look to good.

:(

Tuesday:
Cloudy periods and occasional showers. Winds turning westerly in the morning.


Saturday:
Further rain or showers. Northwesterlies.

It could be worse though dude!! Look's like Tues will be OK, if we get there. Better bring your guitar Clive! ;)

[sharky]

Would any of you care to report on the track condition (patch repairs) after today please. Chur.

[Teambwr47]

My last update was that they (circuit) had not completed the work due to the weather and lack of a weather 'window' to get it done.

From what I understand the product they are going to use needs a few days fine weather and non usage once laid.

I would guess that we'll all be on the track in its 'poor' state come saturday in the wet.

[Peter Smith]

Would any of you care to report on the track condition (patch repairs) after today please. Chur.

The track is still the same, no repair work has been done on the patches.:gob:
Don't forget to bring your wets for Saturday.:shit:

[Teambwr47]

Looking at the various weather sites I'd say its 50/50 at the moment on the weather and if the one fronts arrival is a bit slow we could get a dry meeting.

Heres hoping but rain or shine I'm racing anyway so bring it on.

[worm13]

Yeah im guessing (and hoping for the same thing) hopefully it slows down bad track surface and wet equals a very slow day and keeps the ambo guys rather busy:bash:

[Clivoris]

Weather was mostly dry and cool today with about an hours worth of showers in the middle. Just enough to give everyone apart from Str8J a chance to practice wheel changes. I don't get on with the patches at all so Saturday is looking to be a slow one for me. If it is wet I'm not going anywhere near them and will be fitting trainer wheels. Taupo have talked about "coning off" the worst patches, but in the end we will have to ride to the conditions.

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah, what Clive said. Track was fucken slippery and those patches are horrible. Still, did what I had to do and broke in the piston. Once I did that i opened it up a bit after the track dried out and it was alot better. On yeah, its fucken cold in Taupo - bring lots of warm clothes!!

[Tony.OK]

My last update was that they (circuit) had not completed the work due to the weather and lack of a weather 'window' to get it done.

From what I understand the product they are going to use needs a few days fine weather and non usage once laid.

I would guess that we'll all be on the track in its 'poor' state come saturday in the wet.

So in 6 weeks they've had no sun in Taupo................TUI anyone?

Funny that Manfeild were able to completely reseal 2 entire corners during last winter, not just patch.

Sorry Taupo not good enough IMO.

[Peter Smith]

Taupo have talked about "coning off" the worst patches, but in the end we will have to ride to the conditions.

I don't think cones will help. The first rider through will stick out his knee and play skittles, while everyone behind falls off.:devil2:

[Shaun]

I don't think cones will help. The first rider through will stick out his knee and play skittles, while everyone behind falls off.:devil2:



Well said, and very True!

[Clivoris]

I don't think cones will help. The first rider through will stick out his knee and play skittles, while everyone behind falls off.:devil2:

Good call.

[roadracingoldfart]

So in 6 weeks they've had no sun in Taupo................TUI anyone?

Funny that Manfeild were able to completely reseal 2 entire corners during last winter, not just patch.

Sorry Taupo not good enough IMO.


Its good to see that Taupo is supporting the VMCC again like it did 2 years ago .

Pay us ya money and fugg off if ya want a real track to race on. We are here for cars . Maybe then i could believe anything i hear about a professional track preperation regime.

Bring it back home to Manfeild. :Oops: :shutup:

[Sketchy_Racer]

I don't think cones will help. The first rider through will stick out his knee and play skittles, while everyone behind falls off.:devil2:

Sounds like fun!! haha kidding of course.

It's a shame Taupo motor-sport don't look after the track, it's a fun track, but the maintenance of it is nothing more than what you would call a joke, I mean epoxy to 'fix' a race track!!! I think i'd prefer the bumps!!

Maybe it is time to look at just having a manfeild only championship, as much as I like Taupo, they're not offering a good service, so don't pay for it. Go some where else.

[wharfy]

MANAWATU

Today: Cloud increasing this morning, with showers developing in
the afternoon, some possibly heavy until evening. Strong
northwesterlies, near gale for a time this afternoon.
Saturday: Cloudy periods with occasional showers. Northwesterlies
gusty from evening.
Sunday: Rain easing to showers. Strong or gale northwesterlies
easing.
Forecast filed at : 14-May-2009 14:21Z


PALMERSTON_NORTH (filed at 4:24am Friday, 15th May 2009)

Temps from PALMERSTON_NORTH_A

Friday
Rain developing, then showers. Strengthening northwest.
Maximum temperature of 17 degrees and a Minimum of 11

Saturday
Passing shower or two. Gale northwesterlies.
Max temperature of 17 degrees and minimum of 11

Sunday
Rain and northwesterlies easing.
Max temperature of 18 degrees and minimum of 9

[Peter Smith]

MANAWATU

Today: Cloud increasing this morning, with showers developing in
the afternoon, some possibly heavy until evening. Strong
northwesterlies, near gale for a time this afternoon.
Saturday: Cloudy periods with occasional showers. Northwesterlies
gusty from evening.
Sunday: Rain easing to showers. Strong or gale northwesterlies
easing.
Forecast filed at : 14-May-2009 14:21Z


PALMERSTON_NORTH (filed at 4:24am Friday, 15th May 2009)

Temps from PALMERSTON_NORTH_A

Friday
Rain developing, then showers. Strengthening northwest.
Maximum temperature of 17 degrees and a Minimum of 11

Saturday
Passing shower or two. Gale northwesterlies.
Max temperature of 17 degrees and minimum of 11

Sunday
Rain and northwesterlies easing.
Max temperature of 18 degrees and minimum of 9

And your point is???:bleh:

Expect the worst and things can only get better.
I'm taking my snorkel and flippers:eek:

[scracha]

And your point is???:bleh:

Expect the worst and things can only get better.
I'm taking my snorkel and flippers:eek:

Oh crap. Another round of getting lapped by the bastards on full wets :Police:

[sinfull]

Oh crap. Another round of getting lapped by the bastards on full wets :Police:
So did ya fix em in that sunshine ya having up there today ??? What time is it now mmm 11. 25 , i'd say you'll get a shower about 3 or 4 today aye ?
Fuck, wish i was there SIGH !!!