CDMTCI Manfeild Track Day, 19 April 2009

**86GSXR** · 19th April 2009, 18:05

Excellent day out once again

Big thanks to CDMTC for putting on another superb track day. Had a great time in the medium on the Daytona's first track outing, managing 1:26/7 ish without pushing too hard. Yeah, biggish crowd but co-operation and good organisation made it very enjoyable.

**Deano** · 19th April 2009, 18:17

That was an awesome day. Thanks to CDMTC and all the volunteers that made it possible.

**GSVR** · 19th April 2009, 19:07

Great day. Probably have to camp overnight at the gate next time to be assured a spot. So how many did you sign up in the end did you draw the line at 180? I know one poor chap that got turned away!

**325rocket** · 19th April 2009, 19:35

cheers guys / girls for a fantastic day.
was a bit worried at first due to the amount of riders but you guys sorted it well.
most value for money you can get anywhere.

**Deano** · 19th April 2009, 21:11

There was only half a dozen people behind us.......we were very pleased to get signed up.

VERY well run day, given the numbers.

**sinfull** · 19th April 2009, 21:23

Originally Posted by Deano

There was only half a dozen people behind us.......we were very pleased to get signed up.

VERY well run day, given the numbers.

Numbers is right, shit there was a hell mob there today ! Was kinda fun sitting on the fence today !

**scuzeme** · 20th April 2009, 10:46

I left Wellington at 5.30am got to the track at 7am and was first in line, within 10 minutes there was a growing que behind ma.
Shit there must have been at least 200 entrants there.
Good weather and a cheap track day, i got about 3 and a half sessions in but im not complaining oh only two compliants, the guy on the GPZ in the race group shouldnt have been out there even the 125's were faster than him on the straights and i hear some dickhead (who wasnt a marshal) ran across the track during a race group session to help pick up a fallen bike and then run back across the track! i hope the organizers gave him a kick up the arse.
Got home at 6pm had two stiff bourbons and fell asleep in me rocking chair.

**rachprice** · 20th April 2009, 10:59

Originally Posted by Beemer

Maximum number of 120 bikes, first in first served.

I wasnt really that happy with the amount of people, expected more track time, I guess for $50 it wasnt too bad but still expected a bit more time given it was stated that the max was 120.

In saying that the sessions ran a lot more smoother than some I have been to and apart from the numbers, was pretty well organised

**Duke girl** · 20th April 2009, 11:06

The weather was excellent, the turn out was fantastic and the amount of different makes and models of bikes that turned up on the day was Great. Well Done CDMTCI and the volunteers for a well run track day, but I have 1 question and that being. Why wasn't sign on done alot earlier and the bikes out on the track at 9am instead of 10am?.

**325rocket** · 20th April 2009, 12:14

Does anyone know who the photographer was that was there and if photos will be posted anywhere?

**Beemer** · 20th April 2009, 12:39

Originally Posted by Duke girl

The weather was excellent, the turn out was fantastic and the amount of different makes and models of bikes that turned up on the day was Great. Well Done CDMTCI and the volunteers for a well run track day, but I have 1 question and that being. Why wasn't sign on done alot earlier and the bikes out on the track at 9am instead of 10am?.

I would imagine that is because not many of our members (and hence volunteers) live in Feilding, therefore all have to travel some distance to get to the track. As it is, when he goes along, my husband has to get up at 5.30am to get to the track by 7am. Contrary to popular belief, once they get there they do not sit on their arses with a coffee! They have to unlock everything they are using, set up tables, check the track for any debris, get the change float ready, sort out the dummy grid, etc, etc, etc. This all takes time. Sign on is done as early as practicable and I really doubt we could do it any earlier unless we started the night before. And before you ask, NO, that ain't going to happen!

**Str8 Jacket** · 20th April 2009, 12:43

Originally Posted by Beemer

I would imagine that is because not many of our members (and hence volunteers) live in Feilding, therefore all have to travel some distance to get to the track. As it is, when he goes along, my husband has to get up at 5.30am to get to the track by 7am. Contrary to popular belief, once they get there they do not sit on their arses with a coffee! They have to unlock everything they are using, set up tables, check the track for any debris, get the change float ready, sort out the dummy grid, etc, etc, etc. This all takes time. Sign on is done as early as practicable and I really doubt we could do it any earlier unless we started the night before. And before you ask, NO, that ain't going to happen!

Before you lay into Dukegirl... she is always helping running VMCC race day's. She know's all to well what it is like to get things done!!

Take it as a suggestion then take a deep breathe!

**Beemer** · 20th April 2009, 12:54

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Before you lay into Dukegirl... she is always helping running VMCC race day's. She know's all to well what it is like to get things done!!

Well, if that is the case, she should have sympathy for the organisers! I wasn't 'laying into' her, I was stating some of the reasons why you can't get out there on the track five minutes after you arrive.

**Str8 Jacket** · 20th April 2009, 12:56

Originally Posted by Beemer

Well, if that is the case, she should have sympathy for the organisers! I wasn't 'laying into' her, I was stating some of the reasons why you can't get out there on the track five minutes after you arrive.

Uh huh... I see you missed the "deep breathe" comment