Puke testing complete success

**vtec** · 22nd January 2006, 11:29

Well I did the controlled testing at Pukekohe on Friday. Man it was awesome. In my first few laps on the track I was down to 1:21, by the end of the day I was going well faster, but didn't have anyone timing me. I loved it, and I was quicker than about half of the bikes on the track, Despite being the second smallest bike there (there was an RS125 racer). I'll post a short video once its cleared on google video

Here's a couple of pics of my what my crappy rear tyre looked like at the end of the third session, it didn't like me scraping my footpeg onto the front straight at 150k/hr
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/2...m0331db.th.jpg
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/3...m0341le.th.jpg

Now I need info on how to get into this streetstock racing class. I joined up at the AMCC, but from all I could gather, they didn't race a separate streetstock class. And now that I'm trying to sign up for a race licence, they don't have streetstock listed as one of the options under the Road Race Class they only have:
125cc
250GP
Formula 3
Sidecars
Sports Production
Prod. Superbike

So what do I do to get into this streetstock racing. It's not even in the programme for the AMCC, they have all sorts of races, but not the Streetstock 250 4strokes/150 2 strokes. Help... I must race.

**dveus** · 22nd January 2006, 13:40

You were doing really well out there. Had to work pretty hard to get past.

**Coyote** · 22nd January 2006, 15:18

I noticed on the race licence form that it didn't cover streetstock. I assume it's because streetstock isn't a class they race nationally and only a few clubs have such a class. I think it's ok to ignore ticking any of those boxes (correct me if I'm wrong).

Your best bet is to join the VMCC and race down here. First event is in Taupo but I think most races will be held at Manfeild. You'll easily kick the arses of the 150s out at Manfeild. Not sure about Taupo but the original track supposedly gave the 150s the advantage (haven't had the chance to ride there myself).

I saw a while ago you read the VMCC guide to streetstock, so you would know about drilling and zip-tying the sump plug and replacing the coolant with either a non-glycol coolant or water.

And here's a tip: Get good tyres or you'll end up sitting the rest of the season out.

**vtec** · 22nd January 2006, 15:42

Thanks for the pointers Alarumba, yep looks like I'll be doing a fair bit of travelling to the races.

And Dveus which bike were you on?

**dveus** · 22nd January 2006, 16:04

I was on the NC30, the one with the bits falling off, and primer fairings.

**Two Smoker** · 22nd January 2006, 17:22

Originally Posted by dveus

I was on the NC30, the one with the bits falling off, and primer fairings.

Are you going to the next one matt??? I couldnt make this one as im still recovering for from the crash

Well done on the times Vtec

Aim for a 1:17 around puke on your bike (ive seen a CBR250RR do that time

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**dveus** · 22nd January 2006, 17:47

I plan to be there. Need to get new tyres on it and a couple little odds and ends sorted, but should be there.

**vtec** · 22nd January 2006, 18:10

Was that the one that had to be pushed back to the pits

Yeah that was a pretty quick little track hound.

Also I'm pretty sure that I would have been easily under 1:20 on my last session, cause I really only learnt the track properly by that time. Still I've got to get to a race day before I get too cocky.

**dveus** · 22nd January 2006, 18:53

Nope no pushing this time, was the first time I've been to Pukekohe and not got a ride back on the towtruck at least once.

**R6_kid:Me** · 23rd January 2006, 14:24

1.20 is pretty quick for you first time at the track, or around a track at all. I managed 1.29 after two sessions on the ZXR250, but i had not balls then.

**R6_kid:Me** · 23rd January 2006, 14:25

hopefully i will have an income and see you at the next one. Gotta try an beat TS around the track (heres hoping he takes the 400!) - you have to buy me a beer if i manage it chris!