MotoTT, Special Half-day Trackday - Monday 29th Dec 08

[kiwifruit]

MotoTT will be offering a special half-day trackday in conjunction with the Taupo Road Race Spectactular being held over 3 days from Friday 27th to Monday 29th December 2008 . The half-day trackday will be held on the morning of the 29th December prior to the 3 hour endurance race.

Trackday Information:
Venue: Taupo Motorsport Park - Full Track (3.5km track). Gate 1 entrance off Broadlands Rd.
Sessions: 20 minutes. (2 per group)
Groups: 3 riding groups - fast, medium & slower speed.
No Riders: Limited to aproximately 90 riders.
Bikes: Restricted to road and track bikes only (no motards or race bikes).
Rider Fee: $40 per rider. Prepay only. Due by Monday 22nd December 2008.

Schedule:
8.30am to 9.40am: Registration & scrutineering
9.45am to 9.55am: Rider's briefing
10.00am to 12.40pm: Riding sessions (fast group first)

Endurance Race: 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Booking: To pre-register please email Peter at ride@motott.co.nz with your usual booking information - or go to the booking page at www.motott.co.nz for information on how to book a trackday spot.

[jrandom]

Way hey hey, extra practice time!

[kiwifruit]

Way hey hey, extra practice time!

No race bikes allowed sorry

[jrandom]

No race bikes allowed sorry

What!

[kiwifruit]

What!

You'll be getting 2 x 30min practice sessions for the endurance race bro, wipe those tears away!

9:30am to 10:00am, endurance race practice laps
10:00am to 11:00am, motoTT trackday (group 1, 2 and 3, 20 min each)
11:00am to 1130am, endurance race practice laps
1130 to 1230, motoTT trackday (group 1, 2 and 3, 20 min each)

[Matt Bleck]

Way hey hey, extra practice time!

Whea hey hey!!!!

[NinjaBoy]

You'll be getting 2 x 30min practice sessions for the endurance race bro, wipe those tears away!

9:30am to 10:00am, endurance race practice laps
10:00am to 11:00am, motoTT trackday (group 1, 2 and 3, 20 min each)
11:00am to 1130am, endurance race practice laps
1130 to 1230, motoTT trackday (group 1, 2 and 3, 20 min each)

thanks... was wondering whether there would be any practice

[saul]

At last something I can afford

[DonaldH]

Is it free if it's your birthday?

[kiwifruit]

No, but perhaps we could sing you happy birthday at riders briefing?

[kiwifruit]

Half sold out

[Sparrowhawk]

I'm seriously tempted. Never done a track day before. When you say there's a 'slow' group, how slow exactly? I'm on an '90 gpx250, would i get left behind?

[kiwifruit]

I'm seriously tempted. Never done a track day before. When you say there's a 'slow' group, how slow exactly? I'm on an '90 gpx250, would i get left behind?

The last thing you should worry about is getting left behind, it doesn't matter if you can't keep up with some riders or if you are faster than some riders... Its just a fun thing, a bit of track time, not a race or a chance to prove you are teh awesome, etc. The wee gpx would be fine, we had a handful of scooters (150cc+) at the last day!

The main difference with this day will be the audience - who are there to watch bikes go fast (we're running trackday sessions in between endurance race practice sessions).

I suggest not doing this trackday as a first trackday, just because of the audience and the extra pressure you may perceive.

[Benk]

I'm seriously tempted. Never done a track day before. When you say there's a 'slow' group, how slow exactly? I'm on an '90 gpx250, would i get left behind?

My first trackday was on my 02 GSX250 (250cc's of furious air cooled power) in group 4. It was the most gutless bike there. Still managed to pass a heap around the outside, but got eaten on straights. Had so much fun I bought a dedicated trackbike a couple of weeks after. In group 4 nobody really cares how fast or slow you are, as long as your not being too much of a menace to others.

Should totally do it. Trackdays arent races, and shouldnt be treated as such (do as I say, not as I do ), so get into it and have some fun.

[Benk]

I suggest not doing this trackday as a first trackday, just because of the audience and the extra pressure you may perceive.

Valid point. I forgot the audience. Id still do it though.