Pukekohe open days timetable

**SpankMe** · 28th October 2002, 09:42

Pukekohe Park Raceway Open Days

People have been asking about when these are held (including myself), so I have been able to find out the following info.

Check calendar for open day dates

Date may be subject to change - Please call info line for monthly updates
(09) 238 0553
Testing from 10:30am to 4:30pm
$90 per vehicle

**bluninja** · 3rd February 2003, 17:51

Just remember they don't put the bales out for testing days, like they do for bike racing and track days. So if you push a bit hard and lose it into the armco it will hurt a lot more.

TTFN

**SpankMe** · 3rd February 2003, 18:13

When I got the info from the guy who runs the open days, he said the last open day no-one turned up. So it's possible you could have the whole track to yourself for the day.

The open days I've been too had very few bikes.

**Kwaka-Kid** · 13th February 2003, 22:09

Originally posted by bluninja
Just remember they don't put the bales out for testing days, like they do for bike racing and track days. So if you push a bit hard and lose it into the armco it will hurt a lot more.

TTFN

yes lets keep this in mind. It was only 9 odd months ago that that guy hit it and died, i beleive he was on a Suzy 1000 ? not sure. but thanx guys for finding out when they are! maybe we could organise one day where alot of us all register for and turn up? a big kiwibiker.co.nz meet :P

**SPman** · 13th February 2003, 22:32

GSXR 600 I think. - tragic, but thats life. (and Death!)

**Coldkiwi** · 14th February 2003, 11:24

i think a group day could be great fun. maybe warmup session before the next tracktime in April?

**wkid_one** · 1st May 2003, 19:02

Who has a name and number for Manfield for a similar schedule?

Plus - when is the supposed closing of Puke happening (if at all)???

**gpercivl** · 15th August 2003, 11:43

Originally posted by wkid_one
Who has a name and number for Manfield for a similar schedule?

Plus - when is the supposed closing of Puke happening (if at all)???

Manfeild has theirs on their website: http://www.manfeild.co.nz

**curious george** · 27th November 2003, 17:01

I think puke is closing to the V8's because of increased horse traffic, and more money being offered from other venues.
I suppose it is inevitable that it will close to all motorsport if that is the trend. It has to do with Karaka track being sold to developer scum to build more rat houses.

*/rant*
We'll see, so enjoy while it lasts.

**RiderInBlack** · 3rd March 2004, 06:38

Went to the open track day at Mansfeild on the 2nd Jan. F*cken awesome day for novices like me. I will never be a full-on track racer, but it give me an oppertunity to put myself and my bike (had the VFR750 then) harder, with the result of better haddling of the bike (bloody good hoon too). $30 bucks each rider. Had the rounds in slow, medium, fast and racing. This meant that riders were in groups matching the ability of their bikes and themselves. Lots of bikes.
Hoping they do days like these at Puke as well. The open days at Puke I've seen so far don't seem to have much structure.
Plan to go to the open day at Puke this Friday to try out the new bike (CBR1000FL), but will not be keen if I am too out classed (rider ability, not the bikes). I'd just fuck-off the faster riders and risk trashing a bike that I've only just got.

PS: If Puke closes ot Motor Racing, have they thought about ulturnitives? Thought they should put a track around, or by Meremere. What do you think?

**Kwaka-Kid** · 3rd March 2004, 16:18

i agree mate! and im SURE you wont be outclassed or piss anybody off! the track is open to all, and you have to start somewhere if you know what i mean, hell chances are youll lap my little 400 within each session, give it a go mate!

**Wellyman** · 29th March 2004, 17:17

Do you need a rego and WOF for those track days??? I might convert my CRF and have a go!!!

:spudbooge

**Kwaka-Kid** · 29th March 2004, 18:28

nope not at all, just as long as it doesnt look like its falling apart they let you out! even if it was im not sure they would hold you back much :S

**Quasievil** · 19th April 2004, 21:39

But when the gates are open onto the track its a public road when shut it aint, so are they open ? for insurance purposes is my angle ?
Hate to trash it and not be covered

**Zed** · 19th April 2004, 22:10

Originally Posted by Quasievil

But when the gates are open onto the track its a public road when shut it aint, so are they open ? for insurance purposes is my angle ?
Hate to trash it and not be covered

Gates are closed when vehicles are racing- no insurance cover if you are one of those racing and bin it!

Zed