Nats round 1

[lostinflyz]

so i got my entry today for the first round of nats down at ruapuna.....

whats up with the no trailers in the pits rule???

bar that looking forward to it.

[RobGassit]

Anyone know where the entry list can be viewed?

[gammaguy]

so i got my entry today for the first round of nats down at ruapuna.....

whats up with the no trailers in the pits rule???

bar that looking forward to it.

Clearly,its to make more room as the 400 riders and crowd of 30,000 mean space will be at a premium

[SWERVE]

If your race trailer forms part of your pit (ie it holds up the awning etc) then you can incorperate it. But if its just there for putting your empty cups on then it will have to go in the trailer parking. This is to make more space in the pit area for competitors and trade stands. And also to portray a more proffessional image to the spectators and potential sponsors alike. We have to remember that this is not a club meeting it is Ruapuna,s one chance at showcasing bikes at national level. Yes there may not be 30,000 spectators this year or next....... but if we can move towards improvement and professionalism it can be achieved. Weather permitting of course.

[Maido]

Same deal as last year. It's obviously to tidy the pits up and make it look more pro. However like u, we tend to use our trailer during the race weekend. Its a changing room and a tyre storage shed.

[lostinflyz]

If your race trailer forms part of your pit (ie it holds up the awning etc) then you can incorperate it. But if its just there for putting your empty cups on then it will have to go in the trailer parking. This is to make more space in the pit area for competitors and trade stands. And also to portray a more proffessional image to the spectators and potential sponsors alike. We have to remember that this is not a club meeting it is Ruapuna,s one chance at showcasing bikes at national level. Yes there may not be 30,000 spectators this year or next....... but if we can move towards improvement and professionalism it can be achieved. Weather permitting of course.

My trailer is my awning......... hahaha. Understand if your trying to move outflat deck trailers and the like but i didn't build a race trailer to just stick it in the corner. I would look more unprofessional (not that i ever started) with shit just laying all over the place in the middle of the pits!

[SWERVE]

Moving out flat decks and those that just sit there all weekend is exactly what is being sort. if your trailer is your pit then it will go in your pit space, Simple. The pit plan idea is always a bone of contention but it is designed to aid riders and spectators alike. Now can you all squeeze up a little cos i need room for my 40ft rig and hospitality unit..................... I WISH

[CHOPPA]

If your race trailer forms part of your pit (ie it holds up the awning etc) then you can incorperate it. But if its just there for putting your empty cups on then it will have to go in the trailer parking. This is to make more space in the pit area for competitors and trade stands. And also to portray a more proffessional image to the spectators and potential sponsors alike. We have to remember that this is not a club meeting it is Ruapuna,s one chance at showcasing bikes at national level. Yes there may not be 30,000 spectators this year or next....... but if we can move towards improvement and professionalism it can be achieved. Weather permitting of course.

Good idea, always going to be haters. You have to start somewhere

[gammaguy]

Good idea, always going to be haters. You have to start somewhere

yup and if starting at the bottom is the plan,well its not far from there already is it

[CHOPPA]

yup and if starting at the bottom is the plan,well its not far from there already is it

Well you would certainly know where the bottom is so atleast we are above that. Now maybe we could get some advice from someone that doesnt live in the gutter so we can improve

[jellywrestler]

Same deal as last year. It's obviously to tidy the pits up and make it look more pro. However like u, we tend to use our trailer during the race weekend. Its a changing room and a tyre storage shed.

can you suggest somewhere else I can sleep then?

[codgyoleracer]

Good idea, always going to be haters. You have to start somewhere

Agreed, good idea as the sideshow displays give a compelling reason for race day visitors not to go for a ride elsewhere on the day. Much rather view the tradestands and quality team display areas than weave my way through a higglydepiggildy squash of trailers and old tyres.

In fact the next natural step is to allow the riders & teams that make a real effort with their pit displays to have 1st choice of premium areas in and around the trade zone. And wouldnt matter whether they have a 250 or a superbike, if they have a classy display - then they should be at the "hub" of the event.

[gammaguy]

Well you would certainly know where the bottom is so atleast we are above that. Now maybe we could get some advice from someone that doesnt live in the gutter so we can improve

IM looking forward to see all you high flyers show us how its done

And your personal insults show that the leadership required is highly unlikely to come from you sunshine

[Billy]

IM looking forward to see all you high flyers show us how its done

And your personal insults show that the leadership required is highly unlikely to come from you sunshine

I think you'll find "sunshine",That Choppa is,A bit like the rest of us who are trying to move the sport forward,A little bit tired of the negative input by you and 1 or 2 others that frequent this site with unfounded innuendo's of stacked championships and rulebending to suit certain competitors,Some I know are just pisstakers and to be honest,I don't take anything away from this site and use it,We generally only use or act on the requests that come through the proper channels and quite frankly dennis,Wendy and the team do an excellent job of organising their round and I will be looking for more input from them for 2014,That said,Without a HUGE cash injection,Its never going too be anything like BSB or WSBK,Still if youve got some ideas to help us lift the profile,We'd be only to happy to listen and if it holds merit,Take it on board,In the meantime,If you and the others on here continue to snipe away,Im pretty sure your just going to continue receiving the feedback afforded you by Choppa....I wait with bated breath(Not held thankfully)

Oops forgot....It is Kiwibiker afterall,What was I thinking

[codgyoleracer]

What he said: Full credit to Wendy & the team for their promotional work efforts and making the day(s) racing an "event" rather than "just a bike race"