Trackday 3 discussion thread

**Rosie** · 28th February 2006, 07:23

So what's the slow/novice class like? Would a newbie like me (had learner licence for 2 weeks so far) get blown out of the water, or would it be a useful way to improve skills etc etc?
Thanks,
Rosie.

**FROSTY:Me** · 28th February 2006, 07:28

Rosie --the way you are let out onto the track means that probably Yes you will be passed by faster bikes. BUT Theres a little hitler watching to make sure its always done safely.
People are really good when passing -there is a rule --The responsibility to pass safely is on the passing rider.

**DEATH_INC.** · 28th February 2006, 07:45

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

if it was held at manfield i think you would get a larger turnout

Dunno about that.....there's alot of jaffas going to taupo, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that couldn't afford the time or travelling costs....

**skelstar** · 28th February 2006, 08:02

DEATH_INC = I agree. Besides I really dug the TD at Taupo last year. Was awesome meeting some north-north islanders from KB and found most antagonists from KB were good people. You are less likely to meet as many if its held a two-thirds of the way down the country. Only comitted riders like Gareth, Buggy and MT etc.

**Mental Trousers** · 28th February 2006, 08:55

Rosie, you'll be fine. Everything is arranged so it's as safe as possible and everyone has a good time. You won't regret going.

I suggest you pm Str8 Jacket and ask her what it was like being a newb on a small bike at a track day. She just recently went to Manfield and was in the same position as you are.

**kiwifruit** · 28th February 2006, 09:08

Rosie, MT is right, a track day is the best way to improve riding skills IMO
my mum got lapped at manfield, in the slow group....
didnt matter at all
she had a blast and learnt alot

**kiwifruit** · 28th February 2006, 09:17

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Folks there has been a question raised re the increased price.
This isn't a case of me suddenly deciding I want to make a huge profit.
JUST to hire the track has gone up from under $1500 to just over $4100
Its a brand new track and its no longer run by a club its run by a profit making company -None of the other fixed costs have really changed. Except Im paying for marshalls rather than having KB marshalls so EVERYBODY gets track time.
The hint I have is that Hampton Downs is goint to be similarly priced so I'd get used to it.
makes Manfeild look pretty darn good right now.

so frosty, or anyone else who knows, please confirm its $100 for the day?
bugger it, im coming!

**Kornholio** · 28th February 2006, 14:31

Due to recent fine and loss of earnings I am unable to get any funds to ya, am thinking of selling a body part if things dont get better soon... giddy up

**Mental Trousers** · 28th February 2006, 15:58

Originally Posted by Kornholio

Due to recent fine and loss of earnings I am unable to get any funds to ya, am thinking of selling a body part if things dont get better soon... giddy up

I'd say sell your liver but I don't think you'll get much for that shrivelled up prune-like poor excuse for a liver mate.

**Kornholio** · 28th February 2006, 19:17

Originally Posted by Mental-Trousers

I'd say sell your liver but I don't think you'll get much for that shrivelled up prune-like poor excuse for a liver mate.

Same goes for the lungs too I reckon

**kiwifruit** · 3rd March 2006, 15:12

Deposit of $100 made into your bank acc Frosty
IM IN!

**R6_kid:Me** · 3rd March 2006, 15:28

will be there frosty, just waiting for the funds to be 'spare' which isnt really happening atm... btw i think i left my cd's in the glovebox of the van