Spectator support for NZ racing

**Les** · 17th January 2008, 13:43

I'd like a quick rant about the level of support that I saw at the recent Ruapuna round of the the national champs, and to say thanks to all of you guys who were racing. I was pretty disappointed with the turnout. I've been to some big bike racing events over the years (Philip Island, Brands Hatch, etc.) and the racing that I saw last weekend was evey bit as exciting as that which I've seen overseas, and at at world level. Come on Kiwi bike and racing enthusiasts, get out there and support these guys and the sport! As for the guys racing, you're legends. A great show of racing.

Just my 2c worth...

**Devil** · 17th January 2008, 14:23

Thats cos no-one lives in the south island.

**Morcs** · 17th January 2008, 14:28

Originally Posted by Devil

Thats cos no-one lives in the south island.

True. I bet even the marshalls were from the mainland...

**jrandom** · 17th January 2008, 14:29

Yeah, I mean, come on. Seriously.

We are not going to pay for plane or ferry tickets and/or take time off work to haul our arses down to the middle of the frozen wastelands of Bumfuck, Otago and watch these dudes riding around a track for a day when we can pop out for a a few hours and see them in action a few weeks later at Manfeild and Pukekohe.

Not to mention the fairly regular club racing throughout the year. I suspect most racing fans just see the Nationals as just another bunch of races at the same old tracks to be spectated at if they happen to fit in with other activities.

I'd expect turnout at the North Island rounds to be quite good.

**FROSTY:Me** · 17th January 2008, 14:37

Originally Posted by Les

I'd like a quick rant about the level of support that I saw at the recent Ruapuna round of the the national champs, and to say thanks to all of you guys who were racing. I was pretty disappointed with the turnout. I've been to some big bike racing events over the years (Philip Island, Brands Hatch, etc.) and the racing that I saw last weekend was evey bit as exciting as that which I've seen overseas, and at at world level. Come on Kiwi bike and racing enthusiasts, get out there and support these guys and the sport! As for the guys racing, you're legends. A great show of racing.

Just my 2c worth...

Mate I'd suggest you are asking the WRONG question and making the wrong statement.
I'd be asking what would it take to bring you to a round of the nationals?

**jrandom** · 17th January 2008, 14:42

Originally Posted by FROSTY

... what would it take to bring you to a round of the nationals?

Something less than two days riding each way or a $400 return plane ticket!

**xwhatsit** · 17th January 2008, 14:46

Bring on Hampton Downs in that case then.

**99TLS** · 17th January 2008, 15:17

maybe you should go to paeroa street race then comment on the crowd

**MadDuck** · 17th January 2008, 15:33

Originally Posted by Les

Come on Kiwi bike and racing enthusiasts, get out there and support these guys and the sport! As for the guys racing, you're legends. A great show of racing.

Would love to but cost is a big issue.

I did try to offer myself as a pit bitch even to get a "cheap" ride, work my fare so as to speak but alas no takers.

**Shaun** · 17th January 2008, 15:57

Originally Posted by Les

I'd like a quick rant about the level of support that I saw at the recent Ruapuna round of the the national champs, and to say thanks to all of you guys who were racing. I was pretty disappointed with the turnout. I've been to some big bike racing events over the years (Philip Island, Brands Hatch, etc.) and the racing that I saw last weekend was evey bit as exciting as that which I've seen overseas, and at at world level. Come on Kiwi bike and racing enthusiasts, get out there and support these guys and the sport! As for the guys racing, you're legends. A great show of racing.

Just my 2c worth...

Hey Les, Personally I think you were only trying to encourage

and promote

what you saw to be awsome racing last week?

And agree mate, it was great.

**Shaun** · 17th January 2008, 15:58

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Would love to but cost is a big issue.

I did try to offer myself as a pit bitch even to get a "cheap" ride, work my fare so as to speak but alas no takers.

Wankers they are, you know you are extremmelly busy for the NTh Island Rounds as MIss KB in Pits for the BOys eh?

**roogazza** · 17th January 2008, 17:51

Did I hear correctly , that if the VMCC don't make any money putting on the Manfeild points round, that the Winter Series will be canned this year ????
I see they have posters up in the shops , but I think it will take more than that to get the crowds in ? Gaz.