Bears winter series '09.

**johan** · 17th April 2009, 18:33

Does anyone know how much the entry fee and transponder cost is for this series?

No info on their web page from what I can see.

www.bearsracing.co.nz

cheers

**k14** · 17th April 2009, 19:33

They don't use transponders (as far as I know) and entry is usually about $30-$40.

**Kickaha** · 17th April 2009, 20:59

Transponders

Although to be fair they did run them for the first time at the SOT and didn't charge the riders for them

The grid is organised like this, fastest person on the warmup lap gets pole

Also you need to be aware 4 of the 6 meetings are run on B track only 2 are normally on the full track

**johan** · 17th April 2009, 21:03

I did the SOT, I guess I tought they were going to use transponders again.

I really enjoyed the track, so I'm considering visit the track again for the winter series.

I like the laid back meetings, and no Japanese jet fighters is a bonus too.

What's the B track like?

**johan** · 17th April 2009, 21:06

If I can store the bike in CC, it wouldn't bee too expensive to just fly down for the meetings... hmmm

**Kickaha** · 17th April 2009, 21:14

Originally Posted by johan

I did the SOT, I guess I tought they were going to use transponders again.

I doubt there is a loop to use transponders on B track, they may use them on the full track though

Originally Posted by johan

What's the B track like?

1.7km http://www.canterburycarclub.co.nz/Track/Maps.php 3rd one down

Originally Posted by johan

If I can store the bike in CC, it wouldn't bee too expensive to just fly down for the meetings... hmmm

That shouldn't be to hard to organise

**TonyB** · 17th April 2009, 21:42

Hmmm, if I store it for him, I could nick all the good bits off it and he'll never know...muhahahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Did I say that out loud?

Tony Mac- BEARS committee member and KB member (whats his handle on here again??) owns Affordable Storage. Maybe he could help you out

**Buddha#81:Me** · 18th April 2009, 11:30

Originally Posted by johan

If I can store the bike in CC, it wouldn't bee too expensive to just fly down for the meetings... hmmm

You can store it in my shed, but my Jap Jet Fighters might beat up on its ass.

You will find the Winter series pretty laid back and dont get going untill after lunch and depending on what classses you enter in you may only get pratice and two races. you will find that plenty of people will help with bike storeage and pick ups from the airport and stuff. Its a good idea if its an alternative to parking your bike up for the winter.

**wharfy** · 21st April 2009, 15:12

Hey Johan,
its cold down there, maybe you could get one of those ice racing bikes as a backup !!!

**scuzeme** · 23rd April 2009, 19:52

I would love to enter my 1098s in this but id prolly crash the fug out of it

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

**Kickaha** · 23rd April 2009, 20:05

Originally Posted by scuzeme

I would love to enter my 1098s in this but id prolly crash the fug out of it

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

That's ok they still make parts for them

**johan** · 23rd April 2009, 21:13

Originally Posted by scuzeme

I would love to enter my 1098s in this but id prolly crash the fug out of it

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

You'll most likely find Ruapuna has more grip than any of the north island tracks.
It's awesome, fun and technical.

I'd like to thank all you guys for the responses and offers to store my bike etc. I'll get back to you when I have a plan-ish.

cheers!!

**sinfull** · 24th April 2009, 08:52

Originally Posted by johan

You'll most likely find Ruapuna has more grip than any of the north island tracks.
It's awesome, fun and technical.

I'd like to thank all you guys for the responses and offers to store my bike etc. I'll get back to you when I have a plan-ish.

cheers!!

If this new bike deal comes through in the next few weeks, I could always be into sharing costs for one or two of the rounds mate !
If you were to go that way !
Might even check with a mate of mine to see what trucks he has lying around seeing they go on length of the vehical !
A truck that can carry 3 or 4 bikes plus gear wouldn't cost a great deal more than your van !

**johan** · 24th April 2009, 09:43

Originally Posted by sinfull

If this new bike deal comes through in the next few weeks, I could always be into sharing costs for one or two of the rounds mate !
If you were to go that way !
Might even check with a mate of mine to see what trucks he has lying around seeing they go on length of the vehical !
A truck that can carry 3 or 4 bikes plus gear wouldn't cost a great deal more than your van !

Sounds good!
I'm keen on the full track first round on the 10th of May.

**scuzeme** · 24th April 2009, 11:26

Originally Posted by sinfull

If this new bike deal comes through in the next few weeks, I could always be into sharing costs for one or two of the rounds mate !
If you were to go that way !
Might even check with a mate of mine to see what trucks he has lying around seeing they go on length of the vehical !
A truck that can carry 3 or 4 bikes plus gear wouldn't cost a great deal more than your van !

Fargin road trip! my aunty lives a street over from the track too! free accomodation hmmmmmmmmmm its looking good.