New motorsport venue

[Cleve]

an air fence there??!! Then you could possibly bounce back into the other bikes screaming round...

[FJRider]

I can see some hideous accidents happening on that corner.....

Why ... Tracks like Bathurst have more serious corners ... with concrete barriers ...

[hayd3n]

there is a corner called the bus stop before the concrete wall it should slow ppl down sufficiently

+ there is 3 seperate tracks avaliable

[RDjase]

In the local paper in HB a while back after the Targa finished it had a picture of the Quinns Garage Nissan and said it is being retired as a race car and going to a motorsport muesum in Cromwell.

Might be a whole lot of rich petrol heads have got together for there own "private" track

[FJRider]

The photo of the concrete barrier was near the exit of the main loop ... just before it straightens and leaves the forest. At the stage where the rider/driver will be powering out of the corner.

And it wont be the only part of the track(s) to feature concrete barriers. Take a close look at the bridge for a start.

[hayd3n]

The photo of the concrete barrier was near the exit of the main loop ... just before it straightens and leaves the forest. At the stage where the rider/driver will be powering out of the corner.

And it wont be the only part of the track(s) to feature concrete barriers. Take a close look at the bridge for a start.

have ya done the walk?????/
the tracks 12 metres wide!!!
. i cant see them having bikes racing over the bridge section anyway , they would most likely have them race on the 1st or 3rd track

the 3rd track has a nice carousel and off camber corner ,

the bridge kinda links them all together to become one big special track!!,
the 2nd track with the skid pan incorporated (and constantly wetted) has been made mostly for testing purpose, not actually speeding nor racing , more so testing abs traction control etc etc,
however with the added bus stop, it can be used for racing purposes as it will slow them down to a safe enough speed to take the corner,

[FJRider]

have ya done the walk?????/
the tracks 12 metres wide!!!
. i cant see them having bikes racing over the bridge section anyway , they would most likely have them race on the 1st or 3rd track

the 3rd track has a nice carousel and off camber corner ,

the bridge kinda links them all together to become one big special track!!,
the 2nd track with the skid pan incorporated (and constantly wetted) has been made mostly for testing purpose, not actually speeding nor racing , more so testing abs traction control etc etc,
however with the added bus stop, it can be used for racing purposes as it will slow them down to a safe enough speed to take the corner,

I've been there a few times ... I live in the area remember. Not necessarily on official business. Or official visit.

Some tracks I've seen are 9 metres wide.

Not ALL barriers are in place yet. Nor has there been any "official" mention of any motorcycle racing being intended there. BUT ... if they build it ... they will come .... and race. (If they are allowed to)

[Dave-]

Why ... Tracks like Bathurst have more serious corners ... with concrete barriers ...

Bathurst isn't a track it's a town, mount panorama on the other hand was first raced back in the 1930's, Highlands is a 21st century race track where we have considerations for health and safety, and further to the point, open wheelers and motorcycles haven't been properly run there for a long time, and wont again.

there is a corner called the bus stop before the concrete wall it should slow ppl down sufficiently

Oh so there should be no need for a wall if everyone slows down sufficiently then?

The photo of the concrete barrier was near the exit of the main loop ... just before it straightens and leaves the forest. At the stage where the rider/driver will be powering out of the corner.

And it wont be the only part of the track(s) to feature concrete barriers. Take a close look at the bridge for a start.

When they're running wide, when the tyre is at maximum slip, when they're most likely to have a high side.

I've heard bikes aren't welcome, so to be honest I've lost interest.

[FJRider]

I've heard bikes aren't welcome, so to be honest I've lost interest.

I've "heard" the same. That is why I have stated (a few times) that no "official" word has been made that bikes will be allowed to run there.

[Dave-]

I've "heard" the same. That is why I have stated (a few times) that no "official" word has been made that bikes will be allowed to run there.

Which at this point is a concern really.

[kiwi cowboy]

Which at this point is a concern really.

The membership offer that came out not long ago suggest's the average joe aint gona be able to afford to race there even if they have a day for them unfortunatly.

[FJRider]

Which at this point is a concern really.

Why is a concern ??? ... and a concern ... to whom ???

Motorcycle racing in NZ is not high on the list of sure-fire financial returns. So why should they bother on a private track. More money in big name series motor racing, and from the motor industry.

There is a limit on the number of races permitted there each year. But NO minimum number stated .... or guarantee the maximum number will be achieved.

[FJRider]

The membership offer that came out not long ago suggest's the average joe aint gona be able to afford to race there even if they have a day for them unfortunatly.

I heard $30,000 for membership.

And most likely an annual fee ...

[FJRider]

Might be a whole lot of rich petrol heads have got together for there own "private" track

Just ONE rich petrol head behind it ... and inviting other wealthy petrol heads to join him.

Members get their own on track garage.

[Dave-]

Why is a concern ??? ... and a concern ... to whom ???

Motorcycle racing in NZ is not high on the list of sure-fire financial returns. So why should they bother on a private track. More money in big name series motor racing, and from the motor industry.

There is a limit on the number of races permitted there each year. But NO minimum number stated .... or guarantee the maximum number will be achieved.

A concern to me cause I want to race there.

I heard $30,000 for membership.

Just ONE rich petrol head behind it ... and inviting other wealthy petrol heads to join him.

Members get their own on track garage.

http://www.highlands.co.nz/Membership/Default.asp

$25k starting, $4.5k a year, garages just over $3k a year.

Guess I'd better get around to making my millions.