AMCC ART day Pukekohe 17th Jan

[Sly_guy]

Fingers crossed for a dry day this time .. as good as it was the last two times to get some track experience in the wet, It'd be great to be able to get some more sessions in this time

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Ok guys and gals, we are all ready to go just need you guys to turn up nice and early (gates open at 7am), get set up and your bike scrutineered ready for the track walk at 9am. We have some high tech aids planned to help with instruction including bike to bike coms, video replays as well as the usual high caliber instructors on hand for you this time. We have suspension guru's on site to help you get the best from you suspension and tyre changing facilities too, prizes and givaways courtesy Northern Accesories and Michelin.

Get their early and make the most of your day..........look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

[jamiey]

Ok guys and gals, we are all ready to go just need you guys to turn up nice and early (gates open at 7am), get set up and your bike scrutineered ready for the track walk at 9am. We have some high tech aids planned to help with instruction including bike to bike coms, video replays as well as the usual high caliber instructors on hand for you this time. We have suspension guru's on site to help you get the best from you suspension and tyre changing facilities too, prizes and givaways courtesy Northern Accesories and Michelin.

Get their early and make the most of your day..........look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Sounds awesome mate, very high tech. Can't wait. See you sunday..........................

[Qkchk:Me]

Dropped in after 11 and stayed til the end..... Well run and organised day out at the track! Im damn well sure each time the riders came back in from their runs, the smiles were getting larger. Well done to all involved.

Dunno about these dodgy looking blokes in the Hi-Vis though.......High caliber?

as well as the usual high caliber instructors on hand for you this time.

[mnkyboy]

Im damn well sure each time the riders came back in from their runs, the smiles were getting larger.

all cept me.

Been replaying my bin in my mnd and im sure i was on the exhaust and it lifted the rear of the bike

oh well

[p.dath]

Dropped in after 11 and stayed til the end..... Well run and organised day out at the track! Im damn well sure each time the riders came back in from their runs, the smiles were getting larger. Well done to all involved.

Dunno about these dodgy looking blokes in the Hi-Vis though.......High caliber?

Were you just a spectator, or did you participate?

[Qkchk:Me]

Were you just a spectator, or did you participate?

Had been harrased by a certain ART Instructor (or two) to come out for a look. So to keep the peace and them off my back, I came out to observe. From what I saw today, I would highly recommend the AMCC ART days.

all cept me.

I did see you smile once when you explained it was the OTHER clip-on this time Glad you were ok. Hope you can fix the darkie in time for the Northern Exposure Tour.

[SPP]

...From what I saw today, I would highly recommend the AMCC ART days.

Couldn't agree more, what a day!

This was my first track day ever (Group 1- your pic is of my group!). What a blast. The faster groups were flying and truth be told, freaked me out a little to begin with. All good later on though.

I wasn't expecting such slick event, AMCC sure know what they're doing. Instructors were bloody awesome and the other riders in my group were really cool too.

[MaxCannon]

It was good fun.
Although I can recommend not getting on the grass on the back straight at 250KPH.
Still can't believe I managed to do that. Next time I won't try and go round the outside thats for sure.

By all accounts the bike did a pretty impressive somersault when it enterd the gravel.
Must have still been doing around 90KPH
Evidently the Pukekohe sand trap is different to the ones you see on TV when the Superbikes go off the track and manage to stay upright. Or perhaps my offroad technique needs work

Still - the Germans seem to build a sold machine. Washed of the dirt and have a couple of paint scratches, a blown headlight bulb and a broken head protector - Got off damn lightly I'd say.

[Qkchk:Me]

Couple more pics..............

Including the old and the new (pic 2). Nice surprise to see my old bike there

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Well what an awesome day!! A whole day!! With full groups.

The standard of riding was fantastic, the improvements obvious and rewarding.
We had a large group of dedicated instructors some of whom were trying out new technology to aid in the instruction.
We had Star Insurance ‘come out’ stating they have been ‘blind’ testing us at previous events and have declared us ‘Class One’ meaning they will insure you without increased premiums and even discount you premiums after attending our courses.
We saw a varied assortment of bikes from 250 scorpions to carbon fibre exotic Ducati 1098’s. We even had a grass tracking BMW!
Group 4 had Steve Briggs on an immaculately prepared RC8R KTM race bike on hand to share his knowledge; Paul Pavletich had the road version.
Cycle Treads (Northern Accessories) informed us of new tyre technology coming out from Michelin soon in the form of the new Michelin Pilot Power Pure, a dual compound tyre suitable for road or track much lighter than the current Michelin 2CT favoured by the current supersport and superbike riders.
Prizes were awarded for best presented bike, most improved rider & best instructor. A goodie bag was also presented to a rider felt by our sponsor to have impressed in his attitude throughout the day.
Video tracking proved to be a great teaching aid for both instructor and participant and often a large group could be seen around the monitor.

All in all an awesome day had by all, cant wait to do it all again in March, Check the web site in a couple of days for the entry form.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Now your going to have to come out for a day on the track with us Dawn

[Jacko2]

Yup!
So much fun!
Excellent day.

[Wiki Drifter]

Couple more pics..............

Including the old and the new (pic 2). Nice surprise to see my old bike there

Any pics from group 3 Qkchk?

[jamiey]

Awesome day. I don't know how AMCC manage to get so many experienced instructors out there with us. Every session I had, I managed at least a few laps with one of them in our group (2). Invaluable experience for me getting to follow these guys round to find the lines, practice smooth transitions and braking.
Following each session instructors would give some 1on1 time discussing the session, I also had the guys working on and teaching me about set up of suspension which made soooooo much difference to the feel of the bike.
The video footage and the bike to bike coms are an excellent idea and these will hopefully continue / develop in future sessions.
Of all the track days I have had, AMCC definitley run the best for me - superbly organised, well run, great tuition and focused more on improving my riding than just blatently hooning round.
Had such a hoot today and learnt heaps. Win-win!!!!!!

Roll on march...............