VMCC winter series round 5 - Mihi Banks

[GirrlRacer]

Preparation for this round started a couple of weeks before, Riding Buckets at Kaitoke to build my confidance and aggression for the big track. Borrowing kobas NSR250 framed MB100 two weekends before and Dads CBR150 on the last Wednesday before VMCC Round 5.

After getting dad to run up and down the street trying to push start my KR150 on Friday night (because it didnt want to kick-start ), we loaded the van and got prepared for race day.

Saturday
I swear it is going to take me a while to get used to getting up at 4.45am !! So anyway after straightening my hair and doing my make-up.....we make our way up to the track.

Got our notes from Moto Academy Steve just before riders briefing, I went over them in the morning about rhythm, being in the zone and overtaking.

Qualifying
Qualified 15th out of 20 with a 1.43, begining of the day and I already had a new PB !! Awsome fun when Sue Forrest (#27) Rogan Chandler (#36) and I all came out of the hairpin side by side

Race 1
I had the shittiest start out of the shittiest starts, stalled then hit neutral oh boy did I have alot of places to make up, and running wide and riding off Higgens probably didnt help. Playing the catch up game (again) I managed to get back up to 15th by the end of the race, 7th out of 9 in my class. (Dads beginning to worry about Taupo now that my passes are more agressive )

Race 2
Wet, dry, wet, dry, wet, dry, well it decided it wanted to stay wet for this one. Better start than Race 1 but it was still really bad!! Passed 3 people comming into the infield on lap 2, Aaron Hassan (#42) Oliver Croft (#17) and Richard Taylor (#18) next my sights where set on this orange bike, Ben Carter (#66) after a couple of laps closing in on him I waited for a good oppertunity, then bam into the Hairpin on lap 4 I made a move and managed to hold it finishing 10th out of 17 with a 1.44 in the wet !!

soo hows about AFTER the checkered flag I just thought I would pop in and see those 15 year old boys in turn 1...just for old times sake Throwing mysel at the track once again.

Race 3
Before this race dad took me down the side of the pits so i could practise my clutch control and holding my revs to get better starts. I found that by using 2 fingers instead of 4 on the clutch I got better control. Much better start !! but still losing places into the first turn, Dicing with Oliver Croft (#17) for a while (the whole race), it took until the last couple of laps for me to pull my finger out and try stay infront nearly got past on the last lap in the last corner, but he got across the line just before me. My best lap being 1.41.

Overall I had a good day taking another few seconds of my last PB 1.44, my new PB is 1.41. Still not doing 1.30s like I wanted to, but its coming (hopefuly) im now doing consistant 1.41s. Built my confidence and worked on the mental side of racing alot more this round.

I would like to thank my sponsors and supporters: Steve (Moto Academy), Billy (ACR fiberglass), Wharfy (K2 racing), Alex (Ride Life), Shaun (Motodynamics), Heidenau Tyres, DP brake pads and Jeff Whitehead.

Mihi. (BRING ON ROUND 6 TAUPO!!!! )

[Nicksta]

awesome write up Mihi.....
well done on the PB... look forward to seeing you guys at taupo

[wharfy]

PB or not PB that is the question - (to quote Sherlock Holmes or one of Shakespeare's other characters.)

It is great when you make a new one eh.
And of course even when you don't get near them you can use it to figure out why not. If you know you can do a 1.41 then any time you go slower you have to ask yourself why ?
It can sound like your making excuses - but it is analysis


Well done with the racing and another good write up

[GirrlRacer]

PB or not PB that is the question - (to quote Sherlock Holmes or one of Shakespeare's other characters.)

It is great when you make a new one eh.
And of even when you don't get near them you can use it to figure out why not. If you know you can do a 1.41 then any time you go slower you have to ask yourself why ?
It can sound like your making excuses - but it is analysis


Well done with the racing and another good write up

Wise words. Iv thought about it and I know where I can go faster therefore getting down to 1.30s next time I ride manfield

awesome write up Mihi.....
well done on the PB... look forward to seeing you guys at taupo

Yep sure will see us there

[Dutchee]

Mihi, you're dwelling too much on the 1.30. Your aim should be to beat your PB, and work through to the 1.30's as they come along.

Next time you're out, work on 1.40, you might be surprised with what comes out. But stop thinking about 1.30, it's going to happen.

You got a bike sorted for Taupo, because we won't be able to help out. We'll have our F4 bikes and my F5 bike along and as the GP's all in, won't be able to share bikes. (just thought I should warn you).

Sounds like you've improved heaps, so be great to catch up soon and see how good you're riding (no crashing though lol).
Michelle

[GirrlRacer]

Mihi, you're dwelling too much on the 1.30. Your aim should be to beat your PB, and work through to the 1.30's as they come along.

Next time you're out, work on 1.40, you might be surprised with what comes out. But stop thinking about 1.30, it's going to happen.

You got a bike sorted for Taupo, because we won't be able to help out. We'll have our F4 bikes and my F5 bike along and as the GP's all in, won't be able to share bikes. (just thought I should warn you).

Sounds like you've improved heaps, so be great to catch up soon and see how good you're riding (no crashing though lol).
Michelle

im not doing Taupo for buckets I dont think. They will happen one day its just a step at a time

[quallman1234]

Hey mihi,

Good job on a new pb.

Remember its all psychological, being postive and knowing were the limits are and sometimes going over them just to double check they are really there.
You can only learn the limits by getting time on the bike and knowing what you are doing and then slowly pushing your current limits. Naturally better lap times will come.

I strongly suggest you get out to the little dirt bike track in Waiuniumata (pm me for directions) to get refine your basic handling skills and to figure out how to really push those limits and "click" into it. I have a small dirt bike you can use if you don't have one and am more than happy to help you / your dad out sometime maybe teach one or two small things i know.

-Kyle Hammond Congrats on the pb.

[Dutchee]

im not doing Taupo for buckets I dont think. They will happen one day its just a step at a time

oh bugger, was looking forward to you lapping me lol.

I always get told I'm too hard on myself (and can be on others as well), but you're just as bad. I fully expect you to beat me at Kaitoke, but expect us both to have a great time (more importantly to me).
See ya in about 2 weeks

[Clivoris]

Way to go Girrl. You've come a long way in 5 months and I love the way you are approaching your riding. Sounds like we need to take the XR to Kyles.

[GirrlRacer]

Way to go Girrl. You've come a long way in 5 months and I love the way you are approaching your riding. Sounds like we need to take the XR to Kyles.

Thanks Dad sounds like we do.

oh bugger, was looking forward to you lapping me lol.

I always get told I'm too hard on myself (and can be on others as well), but you're just as bad. I fully expect you to beat me at Kaitoke, but expect us both to have a great time (more importantly to me).
See ya in about 2 weeks

Being hard on myself just happens, i might have to just be less hard then. It will be fun, racing always is. I might have a chance at being faster than you this time...ive been practising see you in a couple of weeks for sure.

Hey mihi,

Good job on a new pb.

Remember its all psychological, being postive and knowing were the limits are and sometimes going over them just to double check they are really there.
You can only learn the limits by getting time on the bike and knowing what you are doing and then slowly pushing your current limits. Naturally better lap times will come.

I strongly suggest you get out to the little dirt bike track in Waiuniumata (pm me for directions) to get refine your basic handling skills and to figure out how to really push those limits and "click" into it. I have a small dirt bike you can use if you don't have one and am more than happy to help you / your dad out sometime maybe teach one or two small things i know.

-Kyle Hammond Congrats on the pb.

thanks , sounds like it would be a good idea. Been looking for a place down here to ride the dirtbike but there doesnt seem to be anywhere that I know of. Might have to come up

[Marknz]

Well Done Mihi... those 1.39's are not far away now ;-)

[koba]

Good sheet, Keep going hard.

[yungatart]

Keep doing what you are doing girl! Look how far you have come over the course of the season. It has been great watching your improvement!

[GirrlRacer]

Well Done Mihi... those 1.39's are not far away now ;-)

Yes, Yes they are arnt they

[Sarah311]

[QUOTE=GirrlRacer;1130161232]
So hearing you about getting ready - I wouldn't dream of leaving the house without my lippy on!

Keep riding the way you are, don't stress the lap times too much, when you relax and just ride your own race, strange things happen - you go faster, it is easier, and it's over before you know it.
You continue to make improvements at every round and you can take pride and credit in that for having the determination to make it happen.
Keep smiling, and see you at Taupo!!!