Nick Cole and Kawasaki

[300weatherby]

He just pipped Charlise for third , five minutes ago ...

Dennis got Nick from ninth, not a bad effort don't you think????, the only reason Nick got back in front was because of Smith's stunt after he fucked up it at the hairpin, could easily been three down at the left hander- Dennis ain't happy!

[300weatherby]

0.4 sec between 1st and 4th, well deserved win and good pass on Dennis by Nick on the last lap.



Rode away from Lewis & Burgess today on a bike that didn't look quick down the back straight.

Go and watch the footage from the hairpin entry to the left turn exit again, nothing to do with your boy Cole being clever, good or special- thank James Smith for the position change.

[Rcktfsh]

Go and watch the footage from the hairpin entry to the left turn exit again, nothing to do with your boy Cole being clever, good or special- thank James Smith for the position change.

Dennis coming through from 9th was very impressive, however the both had to deal with James overcooking things (racing incidents happen in races) which Nick managed better. Can't wait for todays racing.

[roogazza]

Dennis got Nick from ninth, not a bad effort don't you think????, the only reason Nick got back in front was because of Smith's stunt after he fucked up it at the hairpin, could easily been three down at the left hander- Dennis ain't happy!

Yes , from ninth is good. I watched the start on ctas and he was a rocket to the first corner.
I'm not a fan of one over the other, in fact any really !

Nice that we can see a little bike racing on ctas, might even watch a couple today as it's too windy for me to ride.

[Rcktfsh]

Yes , from ninth is good. I watched the start on ctas and he was a rocket to the first corner.
I'm not a fan of one over the other, in fact any really !

Nice that we can see a little bike racing on ctas, might even watch a couple today as it's too windy for me to ride.

Racing didn't disappoint, more twists and turns than a season final of Shortland street. can't wait for the final two rounds.

[ellipsis]

...from the Superbikes down to the Development class, the two Sth Island rounds have been totally absorbing and exciting. Dennis looks real hungry, but the battles over two rounds between Tyler Lincoln and Matt Hoogie on the 125's were fairly epic...the stellar performance over two rounds has to be Baillie Perriton's efforts...such talent out there in all the classes...too much to mention...yeehaa..

[MVnut]

.................................................. so, who won what?

[Robert Taylor]

With Nick on Pole Position today and Dennis around 9th place anything can still happen, but I'm still cheering on for Nick... I recon he's got it this year... He's got the focus and determination he had back in 2009 when he won the 600's title....

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

[Edbear]

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

He's a fast learner though.

[300weatherby]

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

Lucky for him he was starting way up ahead on the grid then, and manages to "stay with Dennis", imagine if Dennis had qualified on the front row in the first place.......... I would expect he does not qualify that badly again, so look out!!! (you would have to have pretty bad luck to break another top out spring!)

[jellywrestler]

Lucky for him he was starting way up ahead on the grid then, and manages to "stay with Dennis", imagine if Dennis had qualified on the front row in the first place.......... I would expect he does not qualify that badly again, so look out!!! (you would have to have pretty bad luck to break another top out spring!)

Dennis has certainaly marked his territory this season but we're less than half way through......

[Robert Taylor]

Lucky for him he was starting way up ahead on the grid then, and manages to "stay with Dennis", imagine if Dennis had qualified on the front row in the first place.......... I would expect he does not qualify that badly again, so look out!!! (you would have to have pretty bad luck to break another top out spring!)

Dennis is a delight to work for and (frankly) always has been. Im thankful we found the issue with the top out spring before the last race. But it wasnt that so much that was frustrating him in practice, it was a fueling problem.
But yes 4 , 2 then 1 from 9th grid spot is impressive.
He and Nick have certainly expressed their intentions. As contracted Ohlins riders they both receive the same attention, as do the other 4 contracted Superbike riders. How they choose to maximise all the possibilities is up to them

[Robert Taylor]

He's a fast learner though.

With all respect to Nick in this instance he wasnt fast enough in accepting that a change in setting was called for. As I said it was a risk but it paid off.

[suzuki21]

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

Im glad it worked well, but usually if the bike isn't sorted before race day it's generally to late unless the bike is so bad that anything is worth a try. Hence I can see why Nick was a bit scared of change. It would be a similar comparison (I think) to be tempted by a hot looking chick on wedding day - but its far more practical to try the change on stag do night first and then decide before hand.

[Robert Taylor]

Im glad it worked well, but usually if the bike isn't sorted before race day it's generally to late unless the bike is so bad that anything is worth a try. Hence I can see why Nick was a bit scared of change. It would be a similar comparison (I think) to be tempted by a hot looking chick on wedding day - but its far more practical to try the change on stag do night first and then decide before hand.

Pretty eloquent and thoughtful way of putting it Steve