6Chris6 Race Debut

**6Chris6** · 10th May 2005, 06:38

Yes, another race report.

Got a lift down to Taupo saturday night with Frosty, and that was the scariest part of the whole weekend for me and I thnk Mad Duck will back me up there.
I was just lucky I was in the back and didn't have to watch

We stayed the night at camelia court (great accomadation) and i slept like a baby ie woke up every hour and cried.
Gave up on sleep about 6am on race day so sat outside and read until everyone else was up.
Had a very healthy breakfast with the crew and headed out to the track.

1st practice I went out with clubmans I think and just cruised around as I had new tyres and was nervous as all hell about dropping it in practice wasn't very happy at all.

Went out again with the classics and more of the same, just couldn't get into it.

Then our other KB racing brethren dropped one after the other Frosty dropping a cylinder in practice and Quasi a clutch, so decided to let Frosty take my bike in clubmans and that I would just ride round in pre '89.
Frosty went out for a practice, and came back saying the tyres were fine and to harden up

So I thought f*&k it and went for it 2nd practice, and was starting to get some confidence.
Then loomed the first race, had a couple of nervous pisses and got out there.
Got a terrible start and made it even worse by braking to let everyone go into turn one first as got a bit head fu*&ed but then went for it and started to pick a few of them up and really enjoying myself.
Finished 8th from 16 and was really buzzing came into the pits with a huge grin and all nervousness gone.
Won't go into the other races, more of the same really although definately getting quicker, more aggressive.
Got to say thankyou to everyone thats helped me get there KK who helped me build the bike and keep costs to a minimum. Frosty for his continuing support, giveing me a lift to the race and most importantly getting my head straight to race.
Anf of course all the other KB'ers who turned up and gave me encouragement

Oh yeah this is proof you can race for a grand, as thats all the bike has cost although not including tyres, how did those flash bikes go Frosty, Quasi?

Ratty racer
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...40712021UPbapN
Thats me bike 61

**Eyetie** · 10th May 2005, 06:49

Good to see you out there Chris and pleased you got over the nerves....Most importantly you got to race.
The Team Quasi bike was delivered to the mechanic by 8am Monday morning, hopefully this was just a little blip and will not be a regular occurence, guess will see you on the 21st then!!!

**Kwaka-Kid** · 10th May 2005, 06:49

Wicked!

Well done and keep it up, the initial progress is fun and fast so just keep at it you will see. And yep! The bike sure was built to a budget, and i think it was a good call because not many will have had the same bang-for-your-buck fun as chris did.

**Riff Raff** · 10th May 2005, 07:44

It was good watching you out there Chris - you were obviously having fun once you got into it. Looking forward to watching your progress

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**FROSTY:Me** · 10th May 2005, 08:13

Good onya mate--you were goin great guns.
Heres the good news mate. Quietly follwing ya round on the KR I couldnt see ya doing much wrong. The fear of passing bit is normal for a road rider.
Mind you that DEMON move ya pulled on me in the right hander has me thinkin it wont be long till ya chasing us all down.
Thanks again for letting me warm ya tyres up in clubmans.

**Quasievil** · 10th May 2005, 08:17

Yeah On Ya Chris, I hope your going down next week on the 21st, Im tossing up the 21st or the 22nd, probably the 21st as Saturday is easy for me. Because its the final round I might throw it in Clubmans to let the F3 boys have more room.
i need to discuss it with my manager, you know make sure I make the right moves in my Career

**FROSTY:Me** · 10th May 2005, 08:28

No ya dont quazi---You and me dude-mano a mano

If I were you mate I'd enter F3 then if ya dont feel comfortable then go to clubmans.
Ill check if AMCC are issuing day licences. Im not entirely sure they are.
hold fire -Ill get back to ya

**Eyetie** · 10th May 2005, 08:33

Quasie what are you doing in front of a screen at 8.00am, after the intense fitness regime I have you on, and your homework to watch the last three years of Moto GP before your next outing, we have much to do before next years endurance race!!!!

**FROSTY:Me** · 10th May 2005, 08:38

dont be rediclous ML --quazi needs to work on finger dexterity so he can flip the bird easily as I go past him at 200km/h

(Head fuck 23)

**Sparky Bills** · 10th May 2005, 08:56

Welcome to the club mate!

I am sorry to say that its only going to get worse form here.
Soon you will get faster, then you will want a faster bike, then you will get the call up from Repsol Honda GP team. (ive already turned them down a couple times) etc..

**Riff Raff** · 10th May 2005, 09:14

Originally Posted by FROSTY

If I were you mate I'd enter F3 then if ya dont feel comfortable then go to clubmans.
If I were you thou quazi.

Hmmm two "If I were you's" in one post, and addressing you as Thou Quazi - I think you've got a fan Mr Evil!

**Quasievil** · 10th May 2005, 09:23

I think you've got a fan Mr Evil

WHAT ONLY ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry mlcrises I havent recovered for running back from Taupo yet in my leathers and boots not to mention the helmet, and pushing the bike as well that was a killer.

Frosty okay Im keen to go into the F3 but I dont got the licence and to broke to buy one not to mention paying cub fees, will email them to find out what the deal is

**Motoracer** · 10th May 2005, 12:53

Awesome Chris! Good on you for finally giving it a go! Can't wait to come and watch you race at the next meeting.

Sounds like you did real well, congrats.