NZSBK: Round IV from Hampton Downs, 16-17 March. Feedback?

[scrivy]

ahh the old C.O.C... if they add on the persons name too it could be fun.. like for you scrivy it would be COCA.. for me it would be... err... umm..

COCF ????? Lol

[CHOPPA]

So does the C.O.C just turn up and manage the show to the programme that is already set in place or does he organise the whole event beforehand set up the schedule etc?

[yungatart]

So does the C.O.C just turn up and manage the show to the programme that is already set in place or does he organise the whole event beforehand set up the schedule etc?

I dunno...ask a CoC?
I think they organise the whole thing beforehand, but don't quote me.

[quickbuck]

I dunno...ask a CoC?
I think they organise the whole thing beforehand, but don't quote me.

I'm pretty sure they do.... Or get one of their staff to do it.
In the case of the Nationals there may well be something else that has an influence.
Skunk will be able to tell you....
And we will see how this weekend goes

[Maido]

It looks to me like there needs to be a race director appointed that controls the whole SERIES

Ninja edit

continuity is the key. Every round should be the same format. makes for more relaxed racers if they know what to expect each round.

Also if it is running late perhaps get the championship points classes out first.

[yungatart]

Ninja edit

continuity is the key. Every round should be the same format. makes for more relaxed racers if they know what to expect each round.

Also if it is running late perhaps get the championship points classes out first.

Each club has their own 'personality', puts their own stamp on their round, as it were.
If you are going to run identical formats at each meeting, it may as well be handed over to one club to run the series, or perhaps one in the North and another in the South.

[CHOPPA]

Ninja edit

continuity is the key. Every round should be the same format. makes for more relaxed racers if they know what to expect each round.

Also if it is running late perhaps get the championship points classes out first.

That makes a lot of sense....

[scrivy]

So does the C.O.C just turn up and manage the show to the programme that is already set in place or does he organise the whole event beforehand set up the schedule etc?

When Chris and I ran the TRRS, we were both down as CoC. All info came to us, and we sorted everything. So we knew the event inside and out, and made decisions on the fly too. I thought it worked well.

[SWERVE]

I maybe wrong here but................. i thought the CoC is in charge of the running of the circuit/event and the staff needed to do this in accordance with each circuits individual requiements and the requirements of the governing body for such an event.. He is under the MNZ Steward who in a perfect situation has very little to do. But has authority over all to ensure that the rules of conduct & competition are upheld. He in turn can consult the chief steward who does not have to be present. The only person who can dictate to the steward is the head ambulance person in event of that senerio happening.
Im sure i will get slaughtered over this one..................

My own views...........
Why cant it start earlier (get all the briefings out the way and ready to roll as soon as the noise restraint/curfew is up) 9.00am
Stick to the advertised progam.
Stop putting mixed classes out unless you want another fatality.
Fix that bloody PA system.
By a hand held loud speaker for riders briefing (that goes for all clubs.
Oh and the cars...... when the meeting was already 2hrs late........ oil leaking bits of american shit heap V8 diesels.......there was a NZ Drag nationals down the road........ oh no they cant run when its wet (cos its bloody slippery) ....... whos F----in bright idea was that. I think the coffee vendors saw increased profits for the 10 mins theyy were on track and 1 hr it took to clean it up. GENIUS.

I think some members of FB/ AMCC are really trying to make the effort to improve and are really approachable............. but some should apply for a job at the goverment establishment over the hill where they can be paid to be an obnoixiouschestpuffingnotatallfunnytwat.
BIG well done to the flaggies and crew for standing out in the rain.

[SWERVE]

That makes a lot of sense....

+1 Lot of sense......

[steveyb]

Can anyone let me know why there were only 3 bikes in the 125GP race 2?

I saw Matty H have a huge off at T1 and was wondering/hoping he is OK.

[Kickaha]

Can anyone let me know why there were only 3 bikes in the 125GP race 2?

Not sure of the whole story but something along the lines of them being excluded as they didn't go down and grid up on the dummy grid before their race and left from their pit sheds instead

There were some very grumpy 125 riders in pit lane

edit: see below replies, didn't realise there'd been a red flag

[tail_end_charlie]

Can anyone let me know why there were only 3 bikes in the 125GP race 2?

I saw Matty H have a huge off at T1 and was wondering/hoping he is OK.

From what I understand (watching/listening to CTAS) after the 1st part of the race was redflagged the riders were suppose to report directly to the dummy grid...............3 of which did, the others went to their pit area. Everyone who went to the pits was then excluded from part two of race 2 (half points were awarded for each part of the race).

I wasn't there, I'm just reporting what I heard the commentators (Spyda?) announcing.

[RDjase]

Can anyone let me know why there were only 3 bikes in the 125GP race 2?

I saw Matty H have a huge off at T1 and was wondering/hoping he is OK.

Think the rest got DQ for going into garages instead of staying on the dummy grid, from what i heard on Ctas, my PC was having issues by then so may be wrong

[steveyb]

Ah, good oh.
The feed was a bit erratic at that point for me too, so missed that bit.

Hmm, some riders need to learn the rules eh? And not just those riders either actually.

Not so good on them and a tough lesson, but I guess it has to be said, Good on the organisers for enforcing something.