Dual-purpose eligible for "Prolite"?

[kiwifruit]

been a question I've been struggling to answer for years ..... why IS it that the only bikes people say they want to race are one of the very few that arent directly catered for under the current Class structure ?

I am new to the racing scene, looking forward to my first race (RG150, #32 Streetstock) in a few weeks at the PMCC round in Taupo. I was curious about the WR250 and prolite. As I said, just thinking out loud

[jellywrestler]

Are you blind or just plain stupid

nah; he's from Feilding

[jellywrestler]

Im starting to understand how important it is to not restrict modifications to much. proddy racing causes way to many arguments and without mods there is not really parity between brands.

that's what Formula Three is for Choppa, or Ultralite I think it's now called.

[Billy]

that's what Formula Three is for Choppa, or Ultralite I think it's now called.

Superlite maybe???

[Tony.OK]

[Billy]

I am new to the racing scene, looking forward to my first race (RG150, #32 Streetstock) in a few weeks at the PMCC round in Taupo. I was curious about the WR250 and prolite. As I said, just thinking out loud

No need to apologise mate,It was a valid question,I'm thinking Rob got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning is all LOL!

[jellywrestler]

Superlite maybe???

thanks Billy, I'll need that word for the next two weekends...

[RobGassit]

Have you got a personal grievance with me? I was simply thinking out loud and asking for opinions and interpretations on the rules. What's the problem?

No dramas Kiwi, Sorry if I've been a little blunt. Prolite is clawing it's way out of the cradle and in only it's second year is still vulnerable to those who would not appreciate the bigger picture and why it is so important as an entry level class to keep it simple and straight forward. The rules are already being twisted by those who wish to turn an advantage,( Appeal to be heard on Wednesday) and your notion that any 250 production bike may be able to compete opens a huge can of worms. One manufacturer even started their own (one make) class of racing in competition with Prolite in it's first year! Hence the Homologation.Your profile also suggests you are a seasoned veteran, not a newbie to racing, as you now tell us, so,,in that vain,,welcolme aboard.
Prolite is attempting to reintroduce 250cc entry level production class road racing for PRODUCTION ROAD BIKES built,sold and homologated fit for that purpose. This matches Australia and Europe who are reintroducing the same class. The hope being we can encourage at the lowest cost possible, young racers to foresake the dirt scene and come play with us. If we don't have these young people in our sport it will die.
I'm a huge Motard fan and have had my balls busted on here many times standing up for their right to scratch pavement with the purists. Like you i took it personally at first but quickly realised that everyone on here speaks their mind and can be ruthless, however we would probably all laugh over a beer about it at the pub. For those of you that think I'm a hard bastard, live with it. It's phuckin kiwibiker for phucks sake! As I've been reminded several times.
On a personal note, we have lost so many racers and motorcyclists recently, that I find it even harder to worry too much about what is said on here anyway. Stay safe everyone, today could be your last.

[kiwifruit]

Thanks Rob. I'm a trackday veteran, heaps of laps as a lines rider for MotoTT, but racing, and the rules associated with racing, is all new to me.

[jasonu]

nah; he's from Feilding

This clip seems appropriate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE

[budda]

I am new to the racing scene, looking forward to my first race (RG150, #32 Streetstock) in a few weeks at the PMCC round in Taupo. I was curious about the WR250 and prolite. As I said, just thinking out loud

Maaate, not specifically aimed at you - the scattergun approach encompasses all those who rail against the existing Classes, the "I'd race my XYZ212 if only there was a class for it" argument wears thin after almost 40 years at this game.

You're on the right track, the StreetStocks are a great way to build skills, all the legal bikes are within cooee of each other, and there is ( at least down here in New Zealand, not sure about that Island off the Northern Coast ) a pretty good deal of support for each other too, which helps when starting out ........ key words SMOOOOOOTH, and FUUUUUUUN ........ enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!

[gatch]

the "I'd race my XYZ212 if only there was a class for it" argument wears thin after almost 40 years at this game.

Funny thing is MOST bikes out there will fit into an existing class. Just most won't be competitive and cunts would rather moan than do something constructive about it..

I'm soon to get my stock NC30 on the track. I propose that modified bikes get given a 20second penalty for making an effort to be competitive.

[wharfy]

Seriously Allan, how dare you have an original idea to try and up the fun factor, and probably get more entries to meetings. How fucking dare you?!

Do as you are told and enter motard, get raped by 450s, and don't bother ever again.

C'mon man the prolite is a 250 street bike class for production bikes, that is a dirt bike. The whole idea of the class is to have "similar" machines, and it is doing pretty well as far as numbers and close racing go and is getting more popular. Oh, it's not an original idea either, people raced dirt bikes in road races in the 70's.