Come and race in Clubmans

[jellywrestler]

generally clubmans is the first port of call, there's some skilled eyes watching to help improve novices and or move them to a higher class if they demonstrate the skills.
Get out there and do it.

[driftn]

NSR 250 s are not scared of big bikes and neither should you be.

If I were an NSR 250 at puke I'd be farken scared of the big bikes.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

New to racing and have an NSR250. Would I still be put in clubmans with the big bikes?

We divide Clubmans into senior and junior dependant on engine size Would be good to see that 250 riding round the outside of some of the bigger bike

[jellywrestler]

If I were an NSR 250 at puke I'd be farken scared of the big bikes.

so a 250 held the outright lap record at ruapuna for a few years, even quickerer thant he britten at the time.Bottom line is the clubs have the experience at the different tracks to use their discretion

[sharp2183]

We divide Clubmans into senior and junior dependant on engine size Would be good to see that 250 riding round the outside of some of the bigger bike

Great to know. Splitting it sounds pretty cool actually. I'll be in with a grin when I'm back in town in nov/dec. I want to also do a race or two at Taupo, so would I need to get a full competition license to race at more than one club?

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Great to know. Splitting it sounds pretty cool actually. I'll be in with a grin when I'm back in town in nov/dec. I want to also do a race or two at Taupo, so would I need to get a full competition license to race at more than one club?

No just a club license is required to race a club level throughout the country.

[Billy]

What sort of bike prep is needed to race in Clubmans? My impression was that it is more of a 'run whacha brung' type class for people new to racing. I've looked through the MNZ sites compitition rules, but they don't specifically refer to Clubmans in any way as far as I can find. (Because it isn't a national class I guess????) I would assume that at least the removal of mirrors, lights, turn signals, license plate, ect would need to be removed, but what about safety wiring, side stand removal, ect.

Can I get a reference as to what collection of rules I need to follow specifically for the bike prep? I don't mind reading and complying with them, I just need to know which ones to go with.......

Seeing as nobody else is going to tell you(probably cause they don't know)Chapter 10 will tell what is required re machine preparation,Its also vital you read the first 10 chapters and chapter 22 before going racing,As everybody else does,Aye guys??????

If you have any queries at all after that,Contact me at mnzrrc@gmail.com.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Seeing as nobody else is going to tell you(probably cause they don't know)Chapter 10 will tell what is required re machine preparation,Its also vital you read the first 10 chapters and chapter 22 before going racing,As everybody else does,Aye guys??????

If you have any queries at all after that,Contact me at mnzrrc@gmail.com.

link to all the info Billy is speaking of http://www.mnz.co.nz/competitionrules.aspx

[tail_end_charlie]

Seeing as nobody else is going to tell you(probably cause they don't know)Chapter 10 will tell what is required re machine preparation,Its also vital you read the first 10 chapters and chapter 22 before going racing,As everybody else does,Aye guys??????

link to all the info Billy is speaking of http://www.mnz.co.nz/competitionrules.aspx

Cool beans. I've glanced through the rule book but haven't looked through it in depth yet. Guess I need to do that.................and find the money for a track bike.........................and then figure out how to not be a mobile chicane to everyone else. One thing at a time.

[sharp2183]

No just a club license is required to race a club level throughout the country.

Another question or two about the MNZ licensing process.

1. Am I correct in saying that you need a birth certificate? Is a passport not good enough?

2. Re. Race numbers. Do I submit a number I would like (as per the application form) or is that only for national classes?

3. Where do I find info on numberboard colours, and does it apply for all clubs?

Sorry about the questions, but for a prospective racer a lot of the obvious information isn't actually obvious at all.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Another question or two about the MNZ licensing process.

1. Am I correct in saying that you need a birth certificate? Is a passport not good enough?

2. Re. Race numbers. Do I submit a number I would like (as per the application form) or is that only for national classes?

3. Where do I find info on numberboard colours, and does it apply for all clubs?

Sorry about the questions, but for a prospective racer a lot of the obvious information isn't actually obvious at all.

No worries, keep them coming.

1. My understanding is you need your birth certificate if you are under 16yrs old http://www.mnz.co.nz/download/2012_L...pplication.pdf to gain complete clarity give Bonnie a ring on 07 8287852 and she will put you right.

2. You can request a number but if it is taken you will be given the next available number for your class.

3. If you check you class regs here http://www.mnz.co.nz/competitionrules.aspx it will tell you what colour numbers and boards you a required to have.

Cheers
KG

[Grubber]

No worries, keep them coming.

1. My understanding is you need your birth certificate if you are under 16yrs old http://www.mnz.co.nz/download/2012_L...pplication.pdf to gain complete clarity give Bonnie a ring on 07 8287852 and she will put you right.

2. You can request a number but if it is taken you will be given the next available number for your class.

3. If you check you class regs here http://www.mnz.co.nz/competitionrules.aspx it will tell you what colour numbers and boards you a required to have.

Cheers
KG

I have checked the regs and it doesn't really tell you what colours are for the numbers for Clubmans. It's actually quite ambiguous in it's description to be honest.
What is considered to be acceptable for numbers. ei: colour of background and number and also size.
I don't have a lot of places to put any large numbers as such. Could put one on the nose of my fairing and one on the side of fairing probably. That is where they were when i brought it off another racer.
HELP ANYONE! What is acceptable???

[jellywrestler]

I don't have a lot of places to put any large numbers as such. Could put one on the nose of my fairing and one on the side of fairing probably. That is where they were when i brought it off another racer.
HELP ANYONE! What is acceptable???

run the number colours that's appropriate for the class your bike would be in if it weren't in clubmans then, that way if you're quick enough then when they put you into that class you'll be sorted
rule says they must be ledgible from twenty meters on a ride by...

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

I have checked the regs and it doesn't really tell you what colours are for the numbers for Clubmans. It's actually quite ambiguous in it's description to be honest.
What is considered to be acceptable for numbers. ei: colour of background and number and also size.
I don't have a lot of places to put any large numbers as such. Could put one on the nose of my fairing and one on the side of fairing probably. That is where they were when i brought it off another racer.
HELP ANYONE! What is acceptable???

Sorry I wasn't very clear.

As jellywrestler states check what class you would be in if you moved from Clubmans.
In fact let me know what bike it is you will be racing and I'll look it up for you and let you know.
Check some of the pics in my album for ideas where and how to put your numbers, everybody needs to be able to see them.

[Grubber]

Sorry I wasn't very clear.

As jellywrestler states check what class you would be in if you moved from Clubmans.
In fact let me know what bike it is you will be racing and I'll look it up for you and let you know.
Check some of the pics in my album for ideas where and how to put your numbers, everybody needs to be able to see them.

It's a Triumph 675 Daytona. Thanks for that!