Proposed track day Taupo Mid April

**FROSTY:Me** · 28th February 2005, 18:08

Hey Folks Im thinking of organising a Track day at Taupo raceway for mid April
Cost will be about $50 each -Ill firm that up once I get an Idea of who's keen.
It will DEFINITELY be mid week is -tues,wends,thurs because weekend track hire is just rediculously priced.
Ill probably run 15 minute sessions and 3 groups -slow -Med and fast so everybody gets a good session without either being intimidated by the nutcased zooming past or frustrated by the slow guys
I'm sorta hoping that newer riders will take advantage of the chance and maybee do a bit of a training session with some of the fast/race guys in the slow sessions (extra track time for the "tutors too)
I thought we could try a little drag race into fast stopping session and maybee even a couple of "race" starts to give road riders a taste of being on the grid. -Then again if most guys dont wanna do that then we'll just do a shit loada riding.
Im gonna post a poll--you can vote twice -once for yes/no once for day preferred.
Um and the point of contention (sp) -If I can get a suitable date would you be prepared to pay a non refundable deposit?
Oh and anybody prepared to come down and be a flag marshal for the day will get 2 track sessions for free One at lunchtime and one at 4.00pm (end of the day)
for everybody else itll be at least 8 sessions on the track

**FROSTY:Me** · 28th February 2005, 18:33

gol darn it thats a long post
Ok short version
Track day taupo mid april--ya in or out
gonna front some loot yes/no
tues wends thurs prefered day

**Racey Rider** · 28th February 2005, 19:42

Sounds good, but theres a lot on in April to pay for.
Manfield/ Vic club Rd`1
and KB meet 3

I would love to come and try the Taupo track wet or dry, But in April this would be 3rd priority for my piggy bank

Still,, may be able to make it. Any day of the week is fine, But lack of money means last minute decisions.

Sorry!

**JohnBoy** · 28th February 2005, 20:28

would be keen but going to have my zed in race trim for the vic club round. so money is going to be tight. keep info posted and i will try and come if i have some extra dosh.

Cheers

**FROSTY:Me** · 28th February 2005, 20:28

no worries-this is the feedback I need before I organise things

**MSTRS:Me** · 28th February 2005, 22:04

I'd be keen but will depend more on date than day of the week

**FROSTY:Me** · 1st March 2005, 07:18

Ok well 7 want to come along to a track day

**Motoracer** · 1st March 2005, 08:55

I can't really make it cause I am doing the Pacific round on the 3rd of April then round 1 of the winter seriese at Manfield on the 23rd, then going to the Waikato rally!

**FROSTY:Me** · 1st March 2005, 10:40

mate -dya know the 24th is AMCC club series round 3? pukie

**Motoracer** · 1st March 2005, 10:49

Originally Posted by XJ/FROSTY

mate -dya know the 24th is AMCC club series round 3? pukie

Yip, but I can't do Manfield on the 23rd and then make it for the 24th to Puke as well. I am doing all 6 rounds of Manfield this year, all other races are just for practice. Anyway, it's the long track at Manfield on the 23rd so there's no way I'd miss that.

**scroter** · 1st March 2005, 11:10

am interested, i polled for no deposit but i didnt read your post first. $20 would be fine. there is a lot going on in april tho maybe another month would be better. i would prefer monday or friday but whatever.

**FROSTY:Me** · 1st March 2005, 15:30

Im only thinking april cos its gonna start getting bloody cold after that
this month would be better but short notice stuff aint a happening thing
I think Ill call and see what dates are available

MD · 2nd March 2005, 16:50

I've voted yes because I want to support anyone prepared to make the effort to organise a track day. Work may have other ideas and I'm not sure how us Wgtn riders can get there and back without taking more days off work. Bit of a hike to do in one day. Also I hear Taupo is a short tight track that may be unsuitable for bigger bikes like 1000 fours? Never been there. If the date picked is Ok I'm happy to make a deposit
MD

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd March 2005, 17:49

Originally Posted by MD

I've voted yes because I want to support anyone prepared to make the effort to organise a track day. Work may have other ideas and I'm not sure how us Wgtn riders can get there and back without taking more days off work. Bit of a hike to do in one day. Also I hear Taupo is a short tight track that may be unsuitable for bigger bikes like 1000 fours? Never been there. If the date picked is Ok I'm happy to make a deposit
MD

Yea it is a short track, but lots of fun on any size bike. I did the day in Feb run by BRM, had never been on a track in my life. Yaahoo. If the day works for me, I'll be there again.

**dss3** · 2nd March 2005, 20:02

Mate im keen as, just so long as I have enough notice to pull a sickie at work haha. Am trying to save for a race bike at the moment but am still a wee way off so track days like this are probably my only chance to get out there...

C ya
_daryl