Righty ho, now what...

**speights_bud** · 25th July 2007, 20:44

Hi ya'll, after a long time of the idea in the back of my head about racing i've decided that i should really get some details about classes/registration stuff and just go from there.

At the moment my only option is to ride the GPX250 i've got, (which i've done several track days on ok) and yes i know it's definatly not the most competative option. However, do i need to fully remove all the road gear on it? (which i'll probably do anyway) and are road tyres legal? (battlax Bt45 F&R)

I was Previously a member of the pacific club for bucket racing which i gave up a year or so ago, so i think my membership has expired now. My MNZ licence has also lapsed.

What licencing do i require?

Can i enter in any event (correct class) and just buy a day licence?

Am i required to register at the begining of a season or can i register and qualify at the beginning of any meeting?

Any help would be appreciated or just flick on a post with link would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Paddy

**Clivoris** · 25th July 2007, 21:20

Sweet Paddy.
If you were going to give the Actrix Winter Series a go click here to get to the Victoria Club Site. You will need to be a member of a MNZ affiliated club. I think day licences are available (not sure of cost) but if you are planning on doing more than two meetings a MNZ club licence will be a better option, but it will need to be a Vic Club one. The best class is likely to be Streetstock. In theory, you can ride to the track on your bike. Tape up the glass, remove number plate(?) mirrors and indicators. Wire-up or remove sidestand and your away. You will need proper safety gear including back protector. There is a pretty good sticky here on KB on what you need for racing.
You will need to pre-enter at least a week before the race meeting.
See you out there.

**speights_bud** · 25th July 2007, 21:29

Cheers Cliv,
yea i just had a chat to Jay online and he was saying pretty much that. considering my pacific membership has lapsed and i know moreguys in the vic club then i think thats where i should register. I've got all the decent riding leather etc and that so i think its more simple than i'd first thought. Had a look at the vicpage and it talks about standard exhausts apart from crash damage? i've got a stainless 2 into one pipe fitted from the original headers back as the original twin pipes spat the dummy (Holes). Is this something thats pretty much waived unless someone is getting some obvious advantage?

**Clivoris** · 25th July 2007, 21:40

The pipes shouldn't be a problem. The only cheat worth doing on a GPX might be a 400cc engine swap.

**speights_bud** · 25th July 2007, 21:58

hmmmm don't go giving me any ideas for a plan b....

I sense alot of perk job's comin up at work...

**quallman1234** · 25th July 2007, 23:00

What kinda top speed do you get out of that thing?
Could be a problem with circuits like manfield but you should be ok at taupo

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Good luck and hopefully ill see you racing with me soon

**Meekey_Mouse** · 26th July 2007, 08:12

Sorry, can't really help ya with the questions... I'm a newb lol. It's a lot of fun though

Hope to see ya out there soon

**yungatart** · 26th July 2007, 16:23

Good on ya mate...will support you when we can...(not financially tho'!!!)

**ajturbo** · 26th July 2007, 20:01

there was a street stock out on the track on saturday with his number plate still ON!

just think of all the weight it would save by taking it off!!!

**Clivoris** · 26th July 2007, 20:11

Originally Posted by ajturbo

there was a street stock out on the track on saturday with his number plate still ON!

just think of all the weight it would save by taking it off!!!

I can't help but have visions of a cart-wheeling bike's numberplate slicing my fingers off. Shit that's paranoid. Better take my pills.

**ajturbo** · 26th July 2007, 20:29

Originally Posted by Clivoris

I can't help but have visions of a cart-wheeling bike's numberplate slicing my fingers off. Shit that's paranoid. Better take my pills.

and you worry about the right tyres????..

deep breaths matey.....

you know the type..

in AND out...

**speights_bud** · 27th July 2007, 17:07

In terms of saving weight, although the gpx could do with everything imaginable removed i dont think it's gonna have much of an effect if its stil draggin my guts around.

sooo... no sharp pokey stuff

Anyone got any spare GPX plastics? coz the lights in the tail fairing are all built in... ($$/Beer negotiable

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**yungatart** · 27th July 2007, 17:19

Originally Posted by speights_bud

In terms of saving weight, although the gpx could do with everything imaginable removed i dont think it's gonna have much of an effect if its stil draggin my guts around.

What are you saying about my cooking???
Best you be eating at your own house from now on.....