BMRC Discussion

**gav** · 15th May 2009, 08:39

A couple of well worded and thought out posts right there, thanks for taking the time and effort guys.

**ajturbo** · 15th May 2009, 09:03

Originally Posted by dangerous

got a problem with me, show ya face.

this do??

**Bren_chch** · 15th May 2009, 10:02

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

all this shit slinging makes the chch bucket sceen look like Shortland Street.

A Ex Headmaster

Ratings will be thru the roof then!

**k14** · 15th May 2009, 10:04

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

I'm still for KISS and why have a F5 class with one bike, any one got a 50? If so, you're are in for a good championship placing. Lets ditch all the BS classes run under the Labour Govt and have one or two classes that are controlled be MNZ rules. If ya not fast enough to win, get faster. This is the real world we carn't all be winners.

Totally agree with that one!!! This is a sport and there should be winners and loosers. As it's been said, if you want to win learn to ride faster or get a better bike (yes a bit blunt but no other way to put it). I can see why some of the newer riders who know they will never be able to compete with the front of the pack want to have their own class to give them some sense of achivement but not everyone can win. Focus more on the fun aspect and the serious guys get a small reward for winning overall and be done with that

**Skunk** · 15th May 2009, 10:23

With your track and in the interests of simple rules you should stick to F4 - IMAO (A for 'awesome').

You can still give prizes for best stock, best FXR etc, but run one class.

**gav** · 15th May 2009, 11:11

Well, all the bikes run on the track at once, we don't have split races for each class. Its just way the points are tallied for seperate classes after, and how the rules have been changed by "apparently" no one

**Skunk** · 15th May 2009, 11:46

I was more referring to having separate rules for each prizegetter. I have a trophy sitting in my garage for 'worst engineered bucket'. It's not mine either - but someone will be the lucky recipient at the end of the year. Best placed Backbone chassis, Best placed stock, Best placed Twin spar, these are all options. Gives the also-rans like me something to aim for while falling short of the secondary goal. The main goal is to have fun.

**cmac** · 15th May 2009, 14:07

I am relatively new to the BMRC (7 months) and feel I must comment, so here goes....

When I got involved with bucket racing one of the things that really impressed me was the people involved. The people I met were friendly, helpful and passionate about racing. If I wanted help or advice, I only needed to ask. It seemed to me that things were extremely competitive on the track, but in the pits it was a very different story - everyone got on and would do whatever was needed to help other riders. There was a lot of ribbing and teasing - all in a lighthearted fashion.
In my mind, two people stand out as being friendly and very helpful to a novice like myself - Darryl and Brendan. These stalwarts of the club have (I think) been there for all of us when we need advice etc. I must also mention that there are several others who supply the grease that ensures that things don't seize and without whom the club would not operate. I am sure that BMRC is like just about every other club - all these people never receive the thanks they deserve from the membership, so from me, thanks to all who 'put in' for the club.
So...
I love bucket racing, and I appreciate having a club to 'hold things together'. I think it is sad that internet forums have become the defacto place to hold club meetings and discussions. In my business experience, emails and internet forums are not the place to discuss sensitive and emotive topics that are to do with core business of the club. It is too easy to misinterpret what is being said. Some things are best left to face to face meetings. At the AGM last year, there was lots of good constructive discussion on several topics. There was plenty of teasing but no one took offensive because it was not meant to be offensive - when face to face this is obvious.
Can I suggest that we have a club update at each race meeting and that this would be the forum to discuss contentious issues.
Can we now put the toys back in the cot, give some hugs and kisses and get things back on track (please excuse the pun).
I think we have a great club, with great people in it.

**Ghost_Bullet** · 15th May 2009, 16:57

Originally Posted by cmac

I am relatively new to the BMRC (7 months) and feel I must comment, so here goes....

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Agree with ya!!!

**TonyB** · 15th May 2009, 21:11

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

Well said from someone so young.........much what I was thinking.

Me too. Well said K14.

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

...all this shit slinging makes the chch bucket sceen look like Shortland Street. You are/were mates and have helped each other recently which has been forgotten, you both are driving a wedge through the club which is not healthy.

I agree with this too.

I've been involved in some of the online shit slinging as well, but only out of sheer frustration. This needs to be put to bed once and for all.

**Yow Ling** · 15th May 2009, 21:15

So maybe thre new FXR frame rule is an act of God ?

**Bren_chch** · 15th May 2009, 21:24

Originally Posted by TonyB

I've been involved in some of the online shit slinging as well, but only out of sheer frustration. This needs to be put to bed once and for all.

Listen BUDDHA and TONY, I've NOT slung any shit, I've slung facts out of SHEER frustration!

Driving a wedge? WHAT are YOU on about! I cant see no wedge driving going on! I didn't know we had a left and right, i thought we was all united and racing for the cause?

And with that said... I over it, I want to ride FAST, faster AND faster, I dont care what classes there are, bring it on feckers of all sizes!

**Buddha#81:Me** · 15th May 2009, 21:47

Originally Posted by Bren_chch

Listen BUDDHA and TONY, I've NOT slung any shit, I've slung facts out of SHEER frustration!

Driving a wedge? WHAT are YOU on about! I cant see no wedge driving going on! I didn't know we had a left and right, i thought we was all united and racing for the cause?

And with that said... I over it, I want to ride FAST, faster AND faster, I dont care what classes there are, bring it on feckers of all sizes!

You know that just replying with facts or no facts the Gingernut will grab it hook, line, sinker.....hell, he will chew on the end of your fishing rod if giving the chance. Everyone but you two can see how pathetic this is becoming. I dont know whos worse D for being blind in whats been said or you for winding the poor redhead up. Go round and give him a hug or kick him in the twat but sort this out, or I'll open a can of whip ass and do it myself. Its been awhile but I'm ready to unload some fury!