Taupo Road Race Coaching - Thurs 18th November

**Hoon** · 2nd November 2004, 13:12

Taupo Road Race Coaching with Fred Merkel
Taupo Race Track, 8am - 5pm Thurs 18th November 2004

Road Race coaching for Track Day enthusiasts and Racers.
Instructed by Fred Merkel (2 x World Super Bike Champion).
Course covers bike setup, race starts, cornering, more cornering, braking, body positioning and personal sessions.
Costs $250, includes track usage, lunch and refreshments. Book by 11th Nov.
Limited to 12 students to ensure plenty of laps and quality instruction.
Will be postponed to a later date in the event of rain.

Register your attendance here

For more info PM XJ/Frosty or Hoon
Phone: 0274-948-032
E-mail: darylls@gmail.com

**Hoon** · 2nd November 2004, 13:17

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**StoneChucker** · 2nd November 2004, 15:35

Is that bring your own bike?

**Two Smoker** · 2nd November 2004, 15:43

Man i wish i could afford to go to that

So all those going, can teach me, ill shout you a box of beers too..... (can afford $25 but not $250

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**StoneChucker** · 2nd November 2004, 15:51

I'd happily go, if they supplied bikes, or if I could get temp track insurance. I'll give ol State a call.

**Two Smoker** · 2nd November 2004, 16:01

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

I'd happily go, if they supplied bikes, or if I could get temp track insurance. I'll give ol State a call.

It use you own bike, and thrash it good and proper... Some crash bungs will take most of the force....

**StoneChucker** · 2nd November 2004, 16:06

Crash Bungs cost ALMOST as much as the course. Well, on the site I "window-shop" at.

**Two Smoker** · 2nd November 2004, 16:17

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Crash Bungs cost ALMOST as much as the course. Well, on the site I "window-shop" at.

Yep, but think of the thousands it will save you if you crash.... Just like spending heaps of money on full gear.... Yep it costs heaps but think about how much it saves you......

**hodgeman** · 2nd November 2004, 17:35

I spose you need all the racing leathers with knee sliders and stuff?
Would be a great day out for those who attend.

Yamahamaman · 2nd November 2004, 18:56

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Crash Bungs.

Zed had crash bungs on his right-off!! Guess they work really well.

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Temporary Track Insurance from State.

Suppose it is possible - premium would probably cost you the equivalent of the purchase price of a new bike. Haven't you already had a claim?

**Rainbow Wizard** · 2nd November 2004, 19:48

Re our discussion for Merkel day. You can contact me direct at work on 07 5413733 from about 6:30am until usually at least that at night or on 021 963096. I'll talk to the Taupo people in the meantime.
Cheers, Geoff

**Two Smoker** · 3rd November 2004, 06:10

Originally Posted by Yamahamaman

Zed had crash bungs on his right-off!! Guess they work really well.

Ofcourse it is for mainly lowsides, which the majority of crashes at the track are.......

**FROSTY:Me** · 3rd November 2004, 07:23

Just a reminder here guys --the track is ours -come rain or shine -so we can play out there all dayif it starts out wet

**Hoon** · 11th November 2004, 16:57

OK final call for any last minute people, we're about to fill the remaining few spots with some non-kbers so if you were holding off, now is the time to speak up or you will miss out. Also if you are real keen but don't have transport, PM me and we might be able to squeeze you in somewhere.