$500 late entry fee for Paeroa!

[slowpoke]

having been in both situations, i can understand the late entry fee, but that is a bit over the top, but motorcycle racers are not the most organised of people at times,

Yep totally agree, and guilty as charged, including the part you politely didn't mention where it's all about ME, lol. I've got no problem with a late fee but for an event that charges a $90 entry (+$30 transponder and $10 medical) $500 is obviously designed to completely eliminate late entries. I'm not whinging, it's their event they get to set the rules, I'm just a bit stunned is all.

It's shame though, if I was a spectator Choppa and Deano would definitely make things interesting at the pointy end.

[Duke girl]

Anyone bothered to contact Paeroa and find out, MMMM. Thought not. Easier to bitch and moan on Kiwibiker than to actually get the facts.

Go back and read the 1st thread then apologies for making such a statement.

[jellywrestler]

What a fucking rip off and a huge kick in the arse to those who never got their entries in time due to Racing down Sth.

How is it that they couldn't get their entries in cause they were racing down south? I'm confused, When I was down there I saw printers and post office boxes and banks and even pens that one would need to fill out the entry forms. Can you tell me what I'm missing here?

[Deano]

It's shame though, if I was a spectator Choppa and Deano would definitely make things interesting at the pointy end.

To be honest, I was not a likely starter anyway, regardless of the late fee.

Just too much extra expense and time off work given I'm doing the Nat's. Even the potential prizemoney wasn't enough of a drawcard.

Might not even make it to the cliff hanger hillclimb yet !

[Crasherfromwayback]

Anyone bothered to contact Paeroa and find out, MMMM. Thought not. Easier to bitch and moan on Kiwibiker than to actually get the facts.

Duh. The op has certainly contacted them. Dork.

[Ronin]

Of late my priority was just getting through the South Island rounds of NZSBK. Raced back to work and figured out I'll get home again just in time to make Paeroa so downloaded an entry form. Closing date was 21st of Jan, no probs I'll see if I can throw in a late entry....normally $50 or so right? Check the entry form and it says $500!

Must be a misprint....surely....one phone call later and I'm speechless after listening to the voice on the other end of the phone: $500 it is! My apologies to the nice lady I hung up on.

Needless to say the bike will be staying in the shed.

Anyone bothered to contact Paeroa and find out, MMMM. Thought not. Easier to bitch and moan on Kiwibiker than to actually get the facts.

Did you bother to fully read the OP? MMMMMMM thought not.

[Madness]

Bykmad's always been a bit imbalanced.

[Taz]

FFS it's only road racing, not like anyone really cares!!

[slowpoke]

FFS it's only road racing, not like anyone really cares!!

Haven't you seen the bumper stickers: Jesus cares!

[Taz]

Haven't you seen the bumper stickers: Jesus cares!

Too true! Forgot about him. Got to remember WWJD.

[CHOPPA]

I sent my entry in but I still havnt received my payment

[onearmedbandit]

Toyota cares.

[Pussy]

Air New Zealand used to give a fuck.....

[davebullet]

I just sent this via the www.battleofthestreets.co.nz web enquiry form:

"I hope my facts are wrong... but I believe you are charging $500 late entrant fee for rider registration. I'm not a racer, but know of a couple of well known racers in the scene who won't attend at that price. It's a pity as I was looking forward to seeing them. You should reconsider. Being able to promote / list a number of top racers surely has to be important for the growing popularity you want for the event."

PS: I'm still going to spectate (already booked accommodation and prepaid ticket) - but I'm a bit pissed off.

[James Deuce]

Anyone bothered to contact Paeroa and find out, MMMM. Thought not. Easier to bitch and moan on Kiwibiker than to actually get the facts.

Err, yeah the OP did. Seems pretty cut and dried really.