Johan's VMCC Round 6 '09

[johan]

Johan's VMCC Round 6

Arriving to the track Saturday morning we were greeted with blue sky and a beautiful day, so the wet tyres that were fitted the night before had to go.

I went out in F2 practise to try out a few new things, unfortunately the bike had become very unstable under breaking. I rode back to the pit to scratch my head, tweaked a few knobs and rods, and headed out for F1 qualifying. The bike felt much more stable and I wanted to try to get a better qualifying this round.
I felt I was being held up buy two bikes and passed them under breaking into turn one, but I lost the front and low sided the bike in fourth lap.

Unfortunately the bike had too much damage to the bodywork so I had to call it a day and enjoyed watching some good racing from the side of the track instead.

So that's how VMCC winter series ended for me. A bit of a disappointment on the last day, but looking back I've had a great season and learnt a lot.

I went to the price giving at the end of the day and somehow I had collected enough points to score a third place in the LG Superbike class! The trophy looks great and will be a great memory!



I'd like to thank the following who has helped, supported and supplied to me during the season.

***My partner!***

the Motomart crew - Ducati parts, accessories and service
CKTechnical - on site suspension support, built the great Racetech front
Tyrewarmers.co.nz - great products, service and support
Cycleworks - exhaust mods and aluminium welding
the Ducati Owners Club - for their support over the year
Just fairings - race fairings
Guy's Paintshop, Newtown - bodywork
QMoto - protective gear/armour, makers of the brilliant "sps Knox Glove"
Motorad - misc accessories
Wellington Motorcycles - gear and accessories
Boyle Kawasaki, Newtown - misc accessories, service


Also a big thanks to guys in the pits for a great time!

And lastly, a big thanks to Victoria Motorcycle club and the crew!

cheers
johan

[Clivoris]

Hey Johan. What a noob move crashing out of the last round.
For what it's worth I've been impressed with how competitive you managed to be on the Ducati. I hope you can get some more track time over the summer and keep improving.

[Tony.OK]

Bummer mate, you've improved so much this season

No matter how your day goes theres always a smile across your face, catch you soon on the same side of the pit wall.

[johan]

Hey Johan. What a noob move crashing out of the last round.
For what it's worth I've been impressed with how competitive you managed to be on the Ducati. I hope you can get some more track time over the summer and keep improving.

But I can call my self a racer now after the crash, no!?

I'll definitely be doing casual track days over the summer, I think that will be important, just to simply enjoy myself on the bike in a relaxed way.

cheers!

[johan]

Bummer mate, you've improved so much this season

No matter how your day goes theres always a smile across your face, catch you soon on the same side of the pit wall.

Hey thanks mate! I can't wait to see you on the new bike out there!

[wharfy]

It's a bummer to crash out early in the day.
Congratulations on the LG placing, you deserve it, a very consistent performer and provided some great racing. Always good to see you at meetings.
What about the Tri-series ?

[Rob Taylor]

Hey Johan,Are ya guna have the big Duc ready for racing at Taupo on the 31st???.Hope to see you there....You can pit with us...

[Biggles08]

thats got to be the quickest race report I have read!!! :-)

Bummer about the crash mate...good to meet you at the prize giving and well done on the 3rd place in the LG Superbikes!

[Peter Smith]

Orsome with a capital "O".
A well deserved 3rd place. I hope to see you at the Taupo GP.

[Marknz]

It sure was a shame to see that lovely red bike being washed down so early in the day. But well done on a great first season with the big boys, and congrats on your LG trophy.

[lukemillar]

But I can call my self a racer now after the crash, no!?

Most bins wins! right? Unlucky with the lowside- you have had a massive crash-free run! Give me a shout if you need anything to fix the bike and will see you out there next time

[slowpoke]

Noooo, not the mighty Duc!!!

I've been on tenterhooks wondering what happened to you ever since I tried to read between the lines on Mylaps. I tell ya they need a G-sensor on the transponder so we can tell a crash from a mechanical DNF, I reckon.

Bummer about the crash mate, but a well deserved trophy, good onya. I can honestly say the highlight of my own on again, off again year has been racing with you on the Red Terror, it's always lotsa fun.

[Deano]

Well done on getting 3rd place bro. It was a pretty sad sight seeing you come back to the pits all scuffed up. At least you were ok though.

[sinfull]

Well done on yr trophy mate, ya worked hard and deserve it !!!

[Drew]

Awesome result for the season mate. You rode so well all year!

Sucks that ya went down on Saturday, but at least you're ok, and the bikes not too bad.