Awesome Nationals Weekend.

**Duke girl** · 16th February 2009, 12:03

Well what an AWESOME weekend I had. Got to Feilding around 7pm Friday night with just over an hours drive up from Waikanae. Went straight to the Raceway Motel where I was staying for the weekend and unloaded the car went out and got some tucker then had a couple of quiet drinks then turned in for the night around 10.30 wanting to get a good night sleep knowing I had a fairly busy next 2 days in front of me.
Got to the track at 6.50 am where I went straight to the sign on office waiting for sign on to start which did 10 minutes later.
Once sign on was finished and riders briefing was over it was into the Practice sessions which all classes had 20 minutes of.
The weather was kind to us for the whole weekend without seeing any sign of rain for the 2 days which was fantastic for the EXCELLENT racing that was watched by those who turned up.
I can truely say I dont think there would have been too many spectators who went away for the Nationals feeling disappointed with the racing as it was Spectacular to watch especially the 2 races of the Superbikes on the Sunday which could have been any of 4 riders who were out there competing for that 1st place position.
I would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate all the riders who entered the Nationals and also to the Vic Club members who got out there and gave it their best shot you did the Club proud.
I look forward to seeing all of you back out there in our VMCC Actrix Winter Series for 2009 with the 1st round being at Taupo on May 16th
WELL DONE GUYS.

**rachprice** · 16th February 2009, 12:06

Yeah I agree!

Was an awesome weekend with some amazing riding

**Biggles08** · 16th February 2009, 15:21

Faaaark those boys are fassssst! I got my arse spanked!!!!! lol Great run weekend Sue! I enjoyed it...sad no other new entries from the north island in sport production 600 class tho! y'all a bunch of softies!

**Kickaha** · 16th February 2009, 15:34

Originally Posted by Biggles08

t...sad no other new entries from the north island in sport production 600 class tho! y'all a bunch of softies!

Yeah I would have to say I was very dissapointed with the lack of support from the local riders to boost the class numbers

**Duke girl** · 16th February 2009, 15:41

I have heard quiet a few stories as to why some guys didnt enter and its purely because ot tuff times many are going thru and for many who have lost their jobs and also have been cut back working hours. Most of our entries were from guys who seemed to have a few sponsors against their names and for those of you who do make sure you hold onto them as they are purely worth their weight in gold for your to persue your love for racing.
Please be understandable to those who weren't out there and yet would have loved to have been if money had of allowed them to be as we all know how much of an expense it is to alot of us and not all of you out there are in the same boat.

**Clivoris** · 16th February 2009, 15:48

It was spectacular racing and if The VMCC run another one we will need to figure out how to get more entries in all classes.
From the organisational point of view there are a couple of things we could do better, but the crew of volunteers couldn't have been any better. Pit-lane, dummy-grid, flag marshals, clerk of course and the others in the control tower, gate keepers and ticket sellers, over-night security.... I hope I haven't missed anyone, but YOU'RE ALL FUCKING AWESOME.

**Biggles08** · 16th February 2009, 15:50

Originally Posted by Clivoris

From the organisational point of view there are a couple of things we could do better,

mmmmmm....promo girls

**yungatart** · 16th February 2009, 15:51

Originally Posted by Clivoris

It was spectacular racing and if The VMCC run another one we will need to figure out how to get more entries in all classes.
From the organisational point of view there are a couple of things we could do better, but the crew of volunteers couldn't have been any better. Pit-lane, dummy-grid, flag marshals, clerk of course and the others in the control tower, gate keepers and ticket sellers, over-night security.... I hope I haven't missed anyone, but YOU'RE ALL FUCKING AWESOME.

Just the lady who apparently got you pissed!!

Was a pleasure to marshall at such a well organised event. Top marks to you guys!

**Clivoris** · 16th February 2009, 15:55

Originally Posted by yungatart

Just the lady who apparently got you pissed!!

So you saw her too? I heard she was in denial.

**Skunk** · 16th February 2009, 15:59

I pity those who got stuck at the gates - a few more volunteers and it would have been a couple of hours each.

Thanks to everyone who entered, helped or came through the gate. You all made it a great event.

**Kickaha** · 16th February 2009, 16:02

Originally Posted by Clivoris

It was spectacular racing and if The VMCC run another one we will need to figure out how to get more entries in all classes.

It's not common just to Manfeild but I am dissapointed that after clubs like VMCC put on (from what I've heard) a very good series for their members (and others) during the year and then these same people wont support the club by entering the National event or helping out at it

Originally Posted by Clivoris

From the organisational point of view there are a couple of things we could do better,

The one thing I would like to see would be sign in and scrutineering on the Friday

Originally Posted by Clivoris

but the crew of volunteers couldn't have been any better

A very well run event, I was suprised how early we finished on the Sunday

**yungatart** · 16th February 2009, 16:03

Originally Posted by Clivoris

So you saw her too? I heard she was in denial.

No, I never saw her, but did hear a rumour...unsubstantiated,of course, in true KB spirit.

**Kickaha** · 16th February 2009, 16:08

Originally Posted by yungatart

Was a pleasure to marshall at such a well organised event. :

I would have waved as I went past if I'd know you were out there

**svs** · 16th February 2009, 16:10

Originally Posted by Clivoris

It was spectacular racing and if The VMCC run another one we will need to figure out how to get more entries in all classes.
From the organisational point of view there are a couple of things we could do better, but the crew of volunteers couldn't have been any better. Pit-lane, dummy-grid, flag marshals, clerk of course and the others in the control tower, gate keepers and ticket sellers, over-night security.... I hope I haven't missed anyone, but YOU'RE ALL FUCKING AWESOME.

From someone who was out on the track - thanks guys. Awesome event. Clear directions and the pit calls could be heard (we just couldn't tell if Skip was saying 'first' call or 'third' call

)

And thanks to all the riders too - none of the fast guys were pissed off cos we were out there, and most of the comments we had we along the lines of "good on yer for getting out there". So people - there's no excuse for next year - get you're arse in gear