Hampton Downs

[vtec]

One of the 125's was doing 14's.

Was that on the Saturday? Or was that the 125 with the red and black shift leathers on the Sunday?

[Sparky Bills]

Yes indeed! I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to get back up there again.
And its only going to get better

I was loving T1...

[Motoracer]

Yep, I hear ya Mr. Harris. I will get down there at the first available chance in Jan and provided that I have a bike to ride on. :-)

[Drew]

Don't need amo to land a big turd from high in your BIG mouth dude

That's the spirit mate, doesn't give me much to work with in the flaming theme though, need to work on the wit methinks.

[OnCam]

when is the next day for bikes? is there a site that has the up coming events listed?

looks like everyone is enjoying the new track, cant wait to get out there an have a burn!

[Devil]

Next dates:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=113288

[Devil]

Carefull mate, remember the track rules RE timing on Normal track days like we were at, and the name is trace able IF

Yeah what he said.
This is an important part of the rules and can result in being told to go home.

[javawocky]

No mention was made about Videoing on Saturday and I noticed one bike with a camera clearly attached. Has this requirement been dropped or is it just being overlooked?

I would love to have an on board video so I can see how bad I rode and try make improvements.

[Devil]

Cameras are on probation at the moment.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Cameras are on probation at the moment.

Why's that?

[HamptonDownsRideDays]

Our initial policy was no cameras. This is in line with our Eastern Creek and Phillip Island operations.
There's been a large discussion regarding cameras (you'll find the thread on here) and how people dont think that rule is reasonable. We've taken their comments into account and have decided to allow cameras on a probationary period.
Essentially, if people are sensible and dont play up for the camera, then they will continue to be allowed.

Side note: Camera mounts are still checked at scrutineering. Anything dangerous or sharp will not pass scrutineering.

[steveyb]

Hi Darrin.
The comment above about timing.
What is the policy there? I am assuming it is not permitted?
Reasons for this?
Cheers

Steve

[Biggles08]

Our initial policy was no cameras. This is in line with our Eastern Creek and Phillip Island operations.
There's been a large discussion regarding cameras (you'll find the thread on here) and how people dont think that rule is reasonable. We've taken their comments into account and have decided to allow cameras on a probationary period.
Essentially, if people are sensible and dont play up for the camera, then they will continue to be allowed.

Side note: Camera mounts are still checked at scrutineering. Anything dangerous or sharp will not pass scrutineering.

I think this is a mature approach to this whole topic actually...Cameras are good and bad. I know when I was a 'road rider' doing track days initially I was keen on seeing how fast I could go to watch it back later...now I race I use the camera footage for a completely different reason...to see where I'm 'Actually' going wrong. I have found the cameras to be a great source for humility and has arguably been the single best tool thus far in my riding improvement and my 'race craft.'

[HamptonDownsRideDays]

Hampton Downs Ride Days are not race practice days. There is no timing allowed in any of the groups. This is essentially dictated by the insurance companies which allow so many riders to come to these events while still being insured.

MNZ sanctioned official race practice days are not run by us, and therefore are not subject to our rules.

Cheers,

Matt

[Shaun]

Hampton Downs Ride Days are not race practice days. There is no timing allowed in any of the groups. This is essentially dictated by the insurance companies which allow so many riders to come to these events while still being insured.

MNZ sanctioned official race practice days are not run by us, and therefore are not subject to our rules.

Cheers,

Matt

Just to support this

I know 100%, that certain Insurance companies now have people attending track days, so as to monitor if timing is being done, so as to help protect there investment in you the insured rider.

So save your self the grief, and DO NOT do it