AMCC Protecta Club Series

**Burrt Badger** · 10th August 2009, 20:15

Now the realities and expenses are coming out. Elevation and plenty of corners = lots and lots of track workers = expensive to run race meetings.

**Gremlin** · 11th August 2009, 00:55

I don't think the marshals are too expensive to run... we work for a crust of bread (read a pie and sandwich) and love (read action, and chatting with the racers that don't finish)

But yes, Hamptons is simply more expensive to run a day at...

I wonder if this is partly why the Nationals (earlier this year, run over 3 days) is now being held at Hamptons, but over 2 days instead.

**Burrt Badger** · 11th August 2009, 09:20

Gremlin, the difficulty is getting sufficient Track Workers, not the cost for home race meetings.

**Gremlin** · 12th August 2009, 01:39

Originally Posted by Burrt Badger

Gremlin, the difficulty is getting sufficient Track Workers, not the cost for home race meetings.

Getting enough volunteers has always been a problem, even at Pukekohe, especially at things like the ART Days, as they are seen as being more boring (for those that are not actually riding).

A bigger track simply makes the problem bigger... gonna be fun trying to train enough marshals, and get them to the track each time, this season...

**Teambwr47** · 12th August 2009, 21:26

I'm hoping that the AMCC will split the championship between the two tracks that we'll have in the Auckland area sometime soonish....

I'll still ride at Pukekohe if they put a meeting on there...yes, its a bit lacking safety wise but then those that moan seem happy to race at places like Paeroa so kind of knocks the safety argument to one side?

**chaos rider** · 6th September 2009, 16:33

umm do you need an pre entry form or do you just show up with licence and membership and sing up on the day. plus what are entry fees if any?

thanks

**sharky** · 6th September 2009, 19:52

Originally Posted by chaos rider

umm do you need an pre entry form or do you just show up with licence and membership and sing up on the day. plus what are entry fees if any?

thanks

There will be an entry form up on their website... it's not there yet though. There's a chance you could enter on the day but I wouldn't risk it - plus there might be a late entry fee. Last season the entry fee was $100 per round from memory + $20 for x-entry.

**chaos rider** · 6th September 2009, 23:23

Originally Posted by sharky

There will be an entry form up on their website... it's not there yet though. There's a chance you could enter on the day but I wouldn't risk it - plus there might be a late entry fee. Last season the entry fee was $100 per round from memory + $20 for x-entry.

thanks ill keep checking their site then

**Gremlin** · 7th September 2009, 01:50

Dates have been changed... here are the new ones:

Round 1: October 4th
Round 2: December 12th & 13th (yep, 2 days, one round)
Round 3: March 7th
Round 4: April 24th

no round 5 any more...

**chaos rider** · 9th September 2009, 01:43

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Dates have been changed... here are the new ones:

Round 1: October 4th
Round 2: December 12th & 13th (yep, 2 days, one round)
Round 3: March 7th
Round 4: April 24th

no round 5 any more...

so how does a 2 day round work?

**kittytamer** · 9th September 2009, 07:28

Originally Posted by chaos rider

so how does a 2 day round work?

It was stated as being rounds 2 & 3 on the Saturday & Sunday. Think of it as 2 rounds in 1 weekend and you've got the idea

**Gremlin** · 9th September 2009, 18:12

Originally Posted by chaos rider

so how does a 2 day round work?

Well, err... lets see...

You race on both days... both days have points... etc?

Ok Seriously... ask AMCC if you want the nitty gritty details. It was indeed previously Round 2 and 3, now its one round.

**kittytamer** · 15th September 2009, 08:19

Round 1 entry form is now available

www.amcc.org.nz

**prettybillie** · 21st September 2009, 09:52

Have a lookie at this too from the club sexytary!

Hi all

The first round of the PROTECTA Insurance Club Championship is planned for Sunday 4th October 2009 and we’re rearing to go. We don’t currently have an permit but that is in the pipeline. The attachment is the entry form and entries close on Thursday 1st October 2009. There will be entries on the day but get in early – it’s to your advantage.

We are offering an incentive for entering and participating at our club rounds. All pre-entries will go into a draw for a free entry to the 2nd round of the Club Series which is a 2-day meeting scheduled for 12-13th December 2009 – your pre-entry must include payment otherwise it won’t be eligible i.e. enter now and pay on the day will not qualify!

Further all entries for all the club rounds will go into a draw for a free entry to the NZ Superbike Championship which is planned for late March 2010 at Hampton Downs. So if you enter all three rounds of the Club Series, you will have 3 chances.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Pukekohe on 4th October.

Any queries contact me on 09-827-2719 or 0274-871-084 or email lynettet@ihug.co.nz

Thanks
Lynette

For Road Race Committee
Auckland Motorcycle Club Inc.

**prettybillie** · 24th September 2009, 14:24

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Dates have been changed... here are the new ones:

Round 1: October 4th
Round 2: December 12th & 13th (yep, 2 days, one round)
Round 3: March 7th
Round 4: April 24th

no round 5 any more...

Not long to go now my friends!!!!!