Ruapuna Beacons

**wasiler** · 2nd September 2012, 21:36

Hi folks, I was planning on giving Ruapuna a try when it gets a little warmer out. From what I have read on here, Tues and Fri are open test days. I understand I can get a discount if I join a club (suggestions welcomed) and it is a little low keyed out there. My question is..... does anyone know if someone usually sets up a beacon for lap timers? or will I need to plan on finding one and bringing my own?

thanks

**wasiler** · 2nd September 2012, 21:47

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**SVboy** · 2nd September 2012, 21:50

If it is a busy bike day usually someone has an IR beacon out.

**SMOKEU** · 3rd September 2012, 10:19

If you join Motorcycling Canterbury then you can get half a day on the track for $50. Membership is $40 for a year.

**onearmedbandit** · 3rd September 2012, 19:31

Need your own timing gear.

**1998gsxr** · 15th September 2012, 21:42

does it have to be a full on race bike or can we take out our road bikes??

**onearmedbandit** · 15th September 2012, 22:13

Originally Posted by 1998gsxr

does it have to be a full on race bike or can we take out our road bikes??

Ya can take anything out there, within reason.

**.produKt** · 10th November 2012, 19:29

Just to clarify. Open days are on Tuesdays and Fridays?

Do you pay on the day or have to pay in advance or?
I just want some track experience and see if i can't find some more confidence in my bike

**Asher** · 10th November 2012, 19:33

Tuesdays and Fridays.

Im pretty sure you can just turn up and pay, might need someone else with you as a spotter.
If you plan on going more than once join the motorbike club as it pays itself off after the first ride.

**.produKt** · 10th November 2012, 19:35

Originally Posted by Asher

Tuesdays and Fridays.

Im pretty sure you can just turn up and pay, might need someone else with you as a spotter.
If you plan on going more than once join the motorbike club as it pays itself off after the first ride.

Edited my previous post after an initial misread :P

Really keen on this. I imagine it will be pay at the gate kinda thing?

**schrodingers cat** · 10th November 2012, 19:37

Originally Posted by .produKt

Just to clarify. Open days are on Tuesdays and Fridays?

Do you pay on the day or have to pay in advance or?
I just want some track experience and see if i can't find some more confidence in my bike

Tuesdays and Fridays.
It pays to ring ahead to be certain the track is open. If there is a bigger event on in the weekend, Fridays aren't availible for casual use.

http://www.canterburycarclub.co.nz/T...ack%20Hire.php

**Asher** · 10th November 2012, 19:42

Cruise in the gate and go to the office by the end of the pit lane.
Unsure if you can join the bike club while you are there also (car club you can).

Theres a have a go day at Levels (Timaru) next Saturday which are good for a first track experience.

**cowboyz** · 19th January 2013, 18:47

Now I'm in Christchurch I'm keen to check out ruapuna test day and the ten could do with having its legs stretched. Contact for sorting out membership to canty bike club?

**300weatherby** · 19th January 2013, 20:02

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Now I'm in Christchurch I'm keen to check out ruapuna test day and the ten could do with having its legs stretched. Contact for sorting out membership to canty bike club?

Google "Motorcycling Canterbury".
You do not need to belong to a bike club to do test/practice at Ruapuna, tuesday and friday are the test days, $50 per half day if you don't have a track card. You do need an observer, but you can usually hit on another rider there to be your nominated observer, you need to put his/her name and number on your paperwork. No ambo or medical on standby so an observer is needed to spot if you go down and need asistance.

Most important rules: take off your mirrors or tape them so you cannot use them, and never, never go through the top of the dipper!