CAMS Racing

[dangerous]

Is this some sort of new coaching-race entry thing D?.

best let the pres explain, its all about making the sport safer and keeping right with MNZ, it is for new commers, I aint gona coach you... never see round ya.

[Triplenut]

Was a great day, lots of sun and heaps of racing. Everyone went home in their own vehicles.
Big thanks to all the officials, another clockwork like CAMS event

Congrats to Neville Wills on his Norton, winner of the pre63 cup


CAMS run a training/learners class at every meeting. This allows experienced riders to introduce first timers and less experienced riders to the track in a safe format. They are able to learn the track and about their bikes at a safe pace.
They are taught the rules, about safety, proper race etiquette and advice is given from observation on how they can ride better, safer faster. Once the trainers are happy, the riders can move into proper race classes.

CAMS have observed for years that many riders have serious crashes in their first 10 meetings. This is our take on introducing riders to the track safely, reducing these crashes and hopefully increasing membership, return rates but ultimately is about ensuring riders of all levels have fun.

Few pics of the day and a sample of bikes below

Cheers
A rather lobster like sunburnt President

[Triplenut]

few more pics

[kiwi cowboy]

best let the pres explain, its all about making the sport safer and keeping right with MNZ, it is for new commers, I aint gona coach you... never see round ya.

Do I need coaching.

Does this race coaching include consideration for others feelings with untrue comments about width or any other size or shape?.

You would get bored having to stay behind me anyway cos you would get no action (oops this is not the sidecar thread)as you were.

[alley cat]

Thanks for a cool day Cams! Nice to get out on the track with a bit of training going on. Cheers DD. looking forward to the next track meet.

[Voltaire]

Was a great day, lots of sun and heaps of racing. Everyone went home in their own vehicles.
Big thanks to all the officials, another clockwork like CAMS event

Congrats to Neville Wills on his Norton, winner of the pre63 cup


CAMS run a training/learners class at every meeting. This allows experienced riders to introduce first timers and less experienced riders to the track in a safe format. They are able to learn the track and about their bikes at a safe pace.
They are taught the rules, about safety, proper race etiquette and advice is given from observation on how they can ride better, safer faster. Once the trainers are happy, the riders can move into proper race classes.

CAMS have observed for years that many riders have serious crashes in their first 10 meetings. This is our take on introducing riders to the track safely, reducing these crashes and hopefully increasing membership, return rates but ultimately is about ensuring riders of all levels have fun.

Few pics of the day and a sample of bikes below

Cheers
A rather lobster like sunburnt President

They could do with some of that up here, my first time at Puke I did not have a clue other than a few AMCC ART days ( which are awesome) and 2 Superbike Lessons.

[ellipsis]

...CAMS takes the SAFE FUN FAIR part of our SPORT extremely seriously. The 'fun' part follows on instinctively if the 'safe' part is adhered to...

[Muzzab]

Good job CAMS, had a ball on the GSX, big fan of B-Track , running it in Pre82 senior warmed things up nicely for Pre82 Junior straight after Roll on Methven.

Cheers
Muzza

[Triplenut]

Good job CAMS, had a ball on the GSX, big fan of B-Track , running it in Pre82 senior warmed things up nicely for Pre82 Junior straight after Roll on Methven.

Cheers
Muzza

and shaming pre 82 seniors with twice as much horsepower....(but smaller balls) .
I can see the handicappers getting fidgity unless I can make the straights longer

[Triplenut]

They could do with some of that up here, my first time at Puke I did not have a clue other than a few AMCC ART days ( which are awesome) and 2 Superbike Lessons.

Cheers, were getting more riders in the training class all the time. 15 riders I think last weekend on anything from classics to modern 250's
Works great.

[dangerous]

Cheers, were getting more riders in the training class all the time. 15 riders I think last weekend on anything from classics to modern 250's
Works great.

yeah the young fella on a 250 Hyo arsed up on the hairpin, he did well tho vacated the track and waited till trafic passed befor retrieving it, poor bugger looked a bit pissed tho.
Unlike the older guy that craped out on the 1st of the S's stayed on his bike in the cross hairs for several laps, but after having his arse taned by me and lachy he learnt like the young fella, means we did good... on my behalf next time I may decide to pull off and move the possome in the headlight on.

[dangerous]

methven street race tomorow people... see ya there?

[Triplenut]

Hi All,
Next CAMS race meeting Sat May 10th on the full track Ruapuna.

CAMS Annual General Meeting will be held in the Car Club Rooms/bar 8.00am - 9.30am at Ruapuna.
All members encouraged to come along.

Sign on for Racing 9.30-10.00am after the AGM so non members can have a sleep in.
Riders Briefing 10.15am
Racing from 10.30am
Entry $60
Day Licenses available $25
All welcome including new members/riders, even BEARS

All the usual classes:
Classic pre 63
Post Classic Pre 72,82,89
F4/F5 Buckets
Junior clubmans
Training/New rider Class
Moderns (including super Motards)

Food and drink available all day from club rooms
Bar open after racing

Cheers
El Presidente

[Buddha#81:Me]

can you explain the Training class, is it the same as MCI? ie: no race licence etc. I'd love to bring my 12 year old along, he has 2.5 year experience with MCI's training class but I understand it opens a can of worms with permits etc.

[Triplenut]

Training class is for new or inexperienced riders and racers to learn race craft and riding etiquette in a safe class where speeds are modest and they aren't going to get carved up.
Experienced riders go out with them to observe, offer advice and demonstrate race lines etc.

Riders need to be eligible for and hold either a day license or MNZ club/junior/championship license.
From 13 years onwards juniors can obtain a license to ride.

While we want to encourage new riders and CAMS even have a junior post classic bike available, we feel unlicensed riders present a risk we cant accept at this stage with current resources.

Cheers