Cemetery Circuit - Boxing Day

[Slingshot]

I've just found a thread in the racing forum, but for those of you that don't venture in there on a regular basis...who's going???

From what I gather racing starts from 11am. We're heading up from Palmy but not sure what time yet.

Anyone got tips on the best place to be on the track?

[Beemer]

Anyone got tips on the best place to be on the track?

Yes, don't be ON the track ANYWHERE!!! You'll find that there are heaps of good corners adjacent to the track - depends on what you want to see - bikes going past you, coming towards you, cornering, etc. If you haven't been there before, you may want to wander around a bit and see the whole track. Some regulars have their favourite spots where you will find them year in, year out!

[skelstar]

Im pretty keen to head up. I guess we will have to organise a Welly departure time and place soon.

[Rashika]

Just posted to the other thread...

well the bikes are getting the final pre trip prep done by Dangerous ...and you all can probably tell how long THAT will take
Joni is practicing how to be a pillion and Dangerous is practicing how not to do wheelies and stuff with a pillion on the back.... well actually the Guzzi "doesn't do wheelies" hense the reason he had to do a few on the Buell over the course of the past weekend. At least he didn't do any with the pillion on this time eh Dangerous?? Only with my dad watching... I'm sure he doesn't really think you are that dangerous a rider now huh?

So yup we'll be on the road sometime on Saturday when people decide exactly what time to start this little escapade off.. on to Blenheim for the night then across on the ferry on xmas day to maybe get a piece of xmas cake from some mates just outa wgtn. Then to Wanganui for the night, all ready to grab the best spot on Boxing day for the races.
So who else is up for it?? What stragglers can we pick up along the way? Or where shall we make a meeting spot in wanga? Bear in mind we are just poor southern folk and may need some guidance by the locals to the best meeting point and booze stops... along with a map in at least 3 different languages (nth island, sth island and Dangerouseeze) with BIG red marks to point out the important spots...just so we dont get lost

[Matt Bleck]

Theres afew of us going from Rotovegas, looking to leave at about 6.30ish, send me a PM if you want to hookup along da way.

As for veiwing, I love watching them come of the over bridge. Looks farkin scary to me!

[Riff Raff]

Joni is practicing how to be a pillion and Dangerous is practicing how not to do wheelies and stuff with a pillion on the back.... well actually the Guzzi "doesn't do wheelies" hense the reason he had to do a few on the Buell over the course of the past weekend.

The guzzi will do with a pillion on the back - ballast is a wonderful thing. I'm sure Joni won't mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboyz]

I am going with the little woman but she is dead against jumping on the back of my bike so it looks like it will be a car trip. Still got a week to convince here the bike is a better idea though.

[Sparky Bills]

Ill be there.
Try to get a good spot in the SS's.
Otherwise.. Anywhere is good!

[Sparky Bills]

Actually...
Being out on the track is the best place.

[Slingshot]

I am going with the little woman but she is dead against jumping on the back of my bike so it looks like it will be a car trip. Still got a week to convince here the bike is a better idea though.

How much do the tickets cost and do you know if you can buy them on the day?

[betti]

will be there , last year rocked!
the corner at the top end of the cemetery is a top viewpoint especially if the loon on the classic triumph sidecar is racing again, mucho opposite lock insanity!

[MOTOXXX]

yea ill be there. ill go up early in the morning.


lets hope they have enough water to put the fires out this year

[Joni]

I'm sure Joni won't mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

... ssshhh Riff, dont put thoughts into that dodgy mind.

Have you decided if you and WT are going to join us? :spudbooge Would be good to see you!

[SPman]

Ill be going up from either Wellington or Palmy on Sunday morning.

[cowboyz]

How much do the tickets cost and do you know if you can buy them on the day?

Brought mine from ticketic (how the hell do you spell that??)

$22 each plus a $2 for the girl behind the counter. Still not entirely sure what the $2 is for but there you go.

Not sure if you can buy them at the gate or not.. Which is why I brought mine today.