Track day crashes!

[quickbuck]

Jason, wasn't Scott, was someone else's son of a famous NZ car racer name will come. Was Terry Eva on the bike.

Interesting... Wasn't one of the sons of the NZ Land Speed Record Holder by chance?






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[jasonu]

First I have heard of this

Long time ago mate, mid 90's or so. It was a track day at Puke. They let cars and bikes out at the same time. Somehow SD ran up the back of a then prominent BEARS rider on the right sweeper after the front straight. The rider lost a leg as a result.

Malcy says it wasn't Scott. I know people who know people and will clarify.
Update. Called my mate in Phoenix who worked for Petch Motorsport (Kayne Scott Ford Murker) in those days. He remembers the incident but doesn't think it was Dixon.
Apologies to him if I am wrong.

[quickbuck]

Update. Called my mate in Phoenix who worked for Petch Motorsport (Kayne Scott Ford Murker) in those days. He remembers the incident but doesn't think it was Dixon.
Apologies to him if I am wrong.

Ah, so that's where Kayne Scott went to.....




















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[nzspokes]

That’s because you are aware of what’s going on around you and have consideration for other riders on track. I think that maybe some people are so overwhelmed with their awesomeness there’s little room for anything else.

I would rather be less awesome than cause somebody injuries.

[Kickaha]

Often mixed cars and bikes, but separate sessions.

Ruapuna at one stage was pretty much all in, we'd be hard out on the siecar and next minute a Transam car would come blasting past, awesome fun

[koba]

O
I also dropped a few emails to Gary asking if the marshals are just blind not seeing these kind of things? They are supposed to be the referees in a fun-trackday.

I can tell you have never tried marshaling for a track day
Don't hate; it's a long day to be sitting in a box waiting for people to crash.

[300weatherby]

Ruapuna at one stage was pretty much all in, we'd be hard out on the siecar and next minute a Transam car would come blasting past, awesome fun

Have come across sidecars sharing the bike session the odd friday arvo testing, those things are a bit on the slow side, but not so easy to get past in the wrong place, you can't figure out what they are gonna do or where they are gonna go, must be awkward in another sidecar!

[SPP]

...It was test day for sure with just one bike group. There was a very wide range of bikes and riders of different ability...

was it a weekend or a weekday? I've only gone on weekdays and it was always quiet, maybe things have changed.

Yea i have found the same at Puke. Tend to be a couple of lose goose's about on those days. Keep ya nose clean and i's all good usually though.

Ah shit, I'm going there soon for a Dave Moss tune day. I'll try keep my nose squeaky clean and out of trouble.

[Kickaha]

Have come across sidecars sharing the bike session the odd friday arvo testing, those things are a bit on the slow side, but not so easy to get past in the wrong place, you can't figure out what they are gonna do or where they are gonna go, must be awkward in another sidecar!

We come across slow bikes in the sidecar and have the same problem, it's no more awkward than passing other bikes/sidecars/cars etc

[Gremlin]

I can tell you have never tried marshaling for a track day
Don't hate; it's a long day to be sitting in a box waiting for people to crash.

Wait, you get boxes? Shit, we supply our own chairs and put them on the grass/dirt/whatever!

[Rcktfsh]

Hamilton Motorcycle Club will again be running Clubmans A & B classes at the upcoming winter series. This is a great way to take the step up from track days or try out circuit racing. Last year we had Andrew Stroud, Jay Lawrence & Steve Bridge on hand to help clubmans riders with advice if needed and will be doing the same this year. Clubmans A is aimed at faster riders (sub 1.20 dry) & B smaller bikes slower riders. Dates for 2014 are

Sunday 25 May 2014
Sunday 13 July 2014
Sunday 24 August 2014 all rounds at Hampton Downs.

[Grubber]

I would rather be less awesome than cause somebody injuries.

Problem is they aren't actually awesome at all, they just think they are. And there is the issue right there.
I'm thinking maybe what if they had like a half dress down before hand to just settle the premadonnas a tad before venturing onto the track and then a watchful eye while they are on the track. You know, kinda giving some direction as they go.
I know this would take more time and money maybe, but in the long run it would benefit all riders that are somewhat new to tracks.
Just an idea perhaps.
Actually they might as well have something like a California Superbike School. Hey they could even call it that aye!

[Grubber]

Hamilton Motorcycle Club will again be running Clubmans A & B classes at the upcoming winter series. This is a great way to take the step up from track days or try out circuit racing. Last year we had Andrew Stroud, Jay Lawrence & Steve Bridge on hand to help clubmans riders with advice if needed and will be doing the same this year. Clubmans A is aimed at faster riders (sub 1.20 dry) & B smaller bikes slower riders. Dates for 2014 are

Sunday 25 May 2014
Sunday 13 July 2014
Sunday 24 August 2014 all rounds at Hampton Downs.

I was going to run in that last year but run out of time. Definitely a go this year.
Usually do F2 but clubmans is a great way mix it up somewhat.

[vinducati]

Open Test days, I would not attend.
They don't do that at Hampton Downs anyway.

Playday I will happily ride at = $150.00
ART I will happily ride at = $175.00

The best run days were the Californian Ride Days but people complained about the cost, that was a real shame as it takes staff to ensure the days are safe and they had plenty is was about $180 or $200.00.
They were really strict with riders.
Loved those days, I wish people would be realistic about the costs of running a proper ride day.
It seems NZ riders want a safe track day, with marshalls, recovery, policing, training, lunch but in true NZ fashion want it for an unrealistic price.

[Corse1]

30 of us hire the Taupo full track out for a day about 4 times a year. We all know each other and there are no surprises. Great day for $140 which covers everything, ambulance, marshalls, photography etc. Stay out on the track all day if you want