Hampton Downs sold

**eldog** · 9th May 2015, 19:49

Originally Posted by scracha

Manfield full track before some ginger ex IOM racer said it was too dangerous to race there.

I will keep an eye out for something to be on there.
Only been to Taupo, enjoyed the side cars there,
the trucks were crap, most cars couldnt pass, the bikes similar but good being able to view from above. Never been to Manfield, nor Hampton Downs.

Tentatively booked for Wanganui Boxing day Cemetry Circuit (its about then) for a deco

**Kickaha** · 9th May 2015, 20:12

Originally Posted by eldog

Only been to Taupo, enjoyed the side cars there

I fucking didn't and I was riding one

I'd probably say Ruapuna, good length and good spectator areas although I do quite like HD

**Voltaire** · 9th May 2015, 20:20

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I fucking didn't and I was ridng one

I'd probably say Ruapuna, good length and good spectator areas although I do quite like HD

Taupo seems to see a lot of bikes go down....me included after last weekend.

I like HD and hoping for good things to happen there.

The pipenslipperarti are pencilling in SOT for next year

( the Phillip Island trip started getting a bit $$$$$)

**eldog** · 9th May 2015, 20:28

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I fucking didn't and I was riding one

I'd probably say Ruapuna, good length and good spectator areas although I do quite like HD

Went last year to Taupo, spent most of the time watching the main track. then realised the sidecars were on #2 track. raced around to the track. Saw the last part of the day till they shut the track down because truck racing on #1.

Not many places now you can get to walk amongst the pits, see the workings of a team AND stand next to the track as the racers go by. IMO anyway.

It was a real buzz, made travelling there all worthwhile for me.

Booked this year as well to Taupo till they transfered it to Puke.
Going to Wanganui at end of year any good locations to see the racing (never been to cemetry circuit before)

I went to CHCH twice once last year on a 1 day work - tried to get some work, missed out but it was worth it.
Once this year for Theatre conference - what a blast.

Not likely to got back there, but I will keep it in mind - Ruapuna

**Voltaire** · 9th May 2015, 20:32

HMCC racing at HD on the 24th, weather permitting should be a good day. You can always hang out at Team Bavaria

**jellywrestler** · 9th May 2015, 20:37

Originally Posted by eldog

Going to Wanganui at end of year any good locations to see the racing (never been to cemetry circuit before)

spend the whole day walking the whole circuit, there's enough time to watch a couple of races from every corner, best veiw is from the outside of a corner as you can usually see another couple of corners, one entry and one exit.

**eldog** · 9th May 2015, 20:41

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

spend the whole day walking the whole circuit, there's enough time to watch a couple of races from every corner, best veiw is from the outside of a corner as you can usually see another couple of corners, one entry and one exit.

coolness thanks

looking forward to it, saving ma pennies for a month already.

**eldog** · 9th May 2015, 20:45

Originally Posted by Voltaire

HMCC racing at HD on the 24th, weather permitting should be a good day. You can always hang out at Team Bavaria

its a sunday - excellent my usual day off. I take it there a web site for details?
Keen to take a reco to see what track racing is all about.

Couldnt see into the pits at Taupo, dont need to get involved, just want to see what its all about.

**swarfie** · 9th May 2015, 21:28

Originally Posted by eldog

its a sunday - excellent my usual day off. I take it there a web site for details?
Keen to take a reco to see what track racing is all about.

Couldnt see into the pits at Taupo, dont need to get involved, just want to see what its all about.

Go here.
http://hamiltonmcc.org.nz/

**eldog** · 9th May 2015, 21:50

Originally Posted by swarfie

Go here.
http://hamiltonmcc.org.nz/

Excellent

**ellipsis** · 10th May 2015, 00:56

...you sound like flaggie material...you should contact a local club and get involved...maybe even play one day?...

**eldog** · 10th May 2015, 01:32

Originally Posted by ellipsis

...you sound like flaggie material...you should contact a local club and get involved...maybe even play one day?...

Flaggie - flag marshall?

belonged to a number of clubs in the past (not MBike ones)

wouldnt mind having a training day (not racing) giving it a go, but would need to get a bigger bike and have lots of ks on it before trying. The Scorpio just isnt suitable. and the other bike is in storage for a while yet. But the Scorpio would be fun.

we will see. have a recco first HMCC