Track-Day Loaner

**dpex** · 24th April 2009, 18:18

Hi all,

Been away fishing in the Tongariro National Park for a week.

Track-day!

I am happy to put my 600CC, '95 Yami) up as a loaner for a track-day, but only at Pukekohe.

The next A.R.T. day is 30 August.

I emailed AMCC to see if the fee was per bike or per rider. The fee is per rider. But look on the bright side, the fee includes a free lunch and access to the hospital/morgue, transport unit, for free!

There are 'usually' four rounds per group. My guess is that most of you will want to at least start in G4 and have your own, personal Line Marshall to show you the ropes...all included in the track-day fee. Good, eh?

There are some of you who might feel inclined to have a crack at G3. I'm okay with that but I'd want to know a bit about you riding history. Not, as you may think, from any worry about the bike, simply out of concern for those other riders in the G3.

Let me clarify the diff between the two.

In G4 you can pootle around at your own speed, be that what it may, and be reasonably assured that the other riders will treat you with the respect they expect from you....especially as regards passing and being passed.

G3 tends to attract a few red-misted knob-jockey wannabes, some of whom take delight in scaring the shit out of newbies, but if you feel up to it, then feel free to sign in for that group.

There are four places per group: G4/G3....But if G3 is not fully subscribed, and one or two of the more confident want to begin in G4 then move up, then that'd be great.

Any of you able to hack it in G's 1 or 2 can bring you own bikes. :--))

Liability.

You will have no liability as regards damage to the bike. If you happen to be the last rider on the day, and push so hard that your own life is on the line, and you discover you imagination transcends your ability, and you bin really badly, well, the meat-wagon will be there to pick up your bits and deliver them to your selected address, in a nice clean bag.

Prior to that, however, your fellow team-members would appreciate it if you could see your way clear to arriving back in the pits in one piece, so that they may carry on.

So there it is. Free bike. Track-day will cost about $100.

I will transport bike to track.

Arrival at track would be 0830. Rider briefing at 0915. Action starts soon thereafter.

I can supply leathers for those 5-10 to 6-2. Race gloves for all. Boots for size 10. Back protector for all, and of course, the bike.

First in, best dressed.

Book now by PMing me.

Cheers
dpex.

**dpex** · 28th April 2009, 17:46

So far I have just two aspirants wanting to do a track-day on a bike free of cost (other than the entry fee) and free of liability as regards the bike.

This is 'your' opportunity to do a track day on a big bike.

Maybe there's some wannabes who don't fully understand. Going into G4 (the slowbies group) is your assurance that you can take any pace you wish.

Nobody will have a stop-watch.

But hey, since the bike will be there on the day for the two already booked, I'll be able to play in G2 between their rounds.

**sosman** · 28th April 2009, 18:27

Get in their & have a go you CoroLoop fuckers...bump!

**Ragingrob** · 28th April 2009, 18:51

Fuck well I could be keen, track is only 15mins from my house and it'd be a mint thing to do before maybe taking my road bike to Taupo. May have to meet up for a beer sometime dpex!

**Racey Rider** · 28th April 2009, 19:00

Originally Posted by dpex

There are four places per group: G4/G3....But if G3 is not fully subscribed, and one or two of the more confident want to begin in G4 then move up, then that'd be great.

So there it is. Free bike. Track-day will cost about $100.

I may not be the only one not totally understanding what your offering.

For the $100 track fee, someone would get One session in G4 (or G3)? as you are allowing 3 other riders to use the bike in those other G4 sessions throughout the day?
Is that right, or have I got it wrong?

Racey

**CookMySock** · 28th April 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by dpex

But hey, since the bike will be there on the day for the two already booked, I'll be able to play in G2 between their rounds.

Unless one of them ends up in G2 heheh.

Steve

**Reido** · 28th April 2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Racey Rider

I may not be the only one not totally understanding what your offering.

For the $100 track fee, someone would get One session in G4 (or G3)? as you are allowing 3 other riders to use the bike in those other G4 sessions throughout the day?
Is that right, or have I got it wrong?

Racey

can always ride your bike in the other ones

**Ragingrob** · 28th April 2009, 21:07

Originally Posted by Reido

can always ride your bike in the other ones

The point of borrowing the bike then being?

**Reido** · 28th April 2009, 21:09

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

The point of borrowing the bike then being?

like ride yours first, so you can have a practice run though the track first, then getting to ride a 600. =]

**Ragingrob** · 28th April 2009, 21:16

Originally Posted by Reido

like ride yours first, so you can have a practice run though the track first, then getting to ride a 600. =]

Ah fair enough I guess. Lol yeah well I guess I may as well just use my bike for the day if I hit the track, but your point is mint for those on a 250 or just want to try a different style of bike.

Just gotta find me some track fairings

**glice** · 10th May 2009, 22:09

What a good bugger! I may know someone whos keen.

**dpex** · 11th May 2009, 20:02

Hi folks,

As at today all positions have been filled for the use of my Yami 600 at Puke's next track day. The lucky few are:-

Tracey Haldane
Ian Cameron
Steve Wright
Mcleod Reid

If it all works well and everyone is happy with the day, I'll put the bike up for another day....maybe at Hampton Downs if it ever opens.

No doubt they will file their own reports after the event.

**dpex** · 11th May 2009, 20:14

Originally Posted by Reido

like ride yours first, so you can have a practice run though the track first, then getting to ride a 600. =]

Interesting thought, and one which I have not had. You could do just that. You could also work in reverse. Do a session on my bike, knowing that only your own skin is on the line and then, if you feel okay, do another on your own bike.

Damned fine idea.

As it happens the group is now filled, but I shall mention this to them.

Thanks for the idea

**FROSTY:Me** · 13th May 2009, 16:36

dpex--nope sorry man I dont gettit
4 people pay 100 each and getting 1 X 20 minute session because they are all in the same speed group.
There are 16 sessions per day total with 4 groups