Manfeild Long Circuit?

**DEATH_INC.** · 27th June 2009, 07:35

I've only ridden the long track once, but fook it's good, way better than just the front section.
I'd planned on doing two of the winter rounds (not gonna happen now, long story....) but they were gonna be the one's on the long track.

**ajturbo** · 27th June 2009, 08:23

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

I've only ridden the long track once, but fook it's good, way better than just the front section.
I'd planned on doing two of the winter rounds (not gonna happen now, long story....) but they were gonna be the one's on the long track.

bugger... would have been great to catch up again!!!

**Cleve** · 28th June 2009, 01:22

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

I've only ridden the long track once, but fook it's good, way better than just the front section.
I'd planned on doing two of the winter rounds (not gonna happen now, long story....) but they were gonna be the one's on the long track.

I agree. Have done the long track once too and loved it. With a little work it could turn Manfeild into the best track in NZ.

**wharfy** · 28th June 2009, 09:52

Originally Posted by Ivan

he could have I reckon if he hadnt got that brain tumour.

My opinion he is one of the best racers ever

Also I did notice that wall coming back onto circuit but a air fence would solve that issue and just dont look there and hopefully you wont head towards it

I DIDN'T notice it but now that you bastards have mentioned it I will probably not be able to think about anything else next time !!!

I often wonder how many nights Slighty lays awake thinking about what could have been if his " team mate " hadn't taken him out. "I" nearly cried watching it on TV.

**johan** · 28th June 2009, 19:12

We'll be back on the long track in August, round 4

**DEATH_INC.** · 28th June 2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by johan

We'll be back on the long track in August, round 4

i know...I'm gonna be in aus...

MD · 29th June 2009, 13:35

The extension was used a lot up until about 2004 for the car/bike track days. The logic I heard at the time was that they didn't want pimple faced boy racers getting their crap heaps up to terminal speed along the back straight and having a major crash entering the sweeper.

I miss that long circuit. Manfeild has never been as much fun since.

They were brilliant track days. $40 a pop but the bikes did have to take second place to the cars for track time.

Typical knee-jerk over reaction to safety concerns - cease all public car/bike days. Just because the car idiots were reckless - cars circulating packed full with passengers hanging out the windows with cans of drink, cameras and fags. Passengers hanging out the windows (no seatbelt on) waving at the crowd to make sure everyone was in no doubt about how stupid they were.

A few simple rules would have sorted out the drop-kicks. There seemed to be absolutely no rules for the cars! But the bikes were checked and Riders had to have decent riding gear.

**Shaun** · 29th June 2009, 13:57

Originally Posted by zak

Hey all...sounds like you all enjoyed the long track and smiles on faces coming into pit lane confirmed that.

With regards to Nationals VMCC is only the "hosting" club..we provide the awesome vollies, commitment to road racing, dedication and experience to support MNZ to hold this series. Track choice, venue and format is governed by their formatted regulations regarding a National Series.

Dee (VMCC) (wow and a joy jerm at the same time....)

Hey, perhaps some one within the VMCC club could talk with Leyton Minnel @ Wanganui scene RE there Airfence for when the long track is used IF this turn is an issue?

There would be costs involved though for transportation etc I am sure

**Foxzee** · 29th June 2009, 14:40

Originally Posted by Shaun

Hey, perhaps some one within the VMCC club could talk with Leyton Minnel @ Wanganui scene RE there Airfence for when the long track is used IF this turn is an issue?

There would be costs involved though for transportation etc I am sure

Hey there...it has been discussed at a recent meeting and I believe it is being followed up as a possibility

**CHOPPA** · 29th June 2009, 17:16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m143x...F2229&index=24

**zxr400#150** · 29th June 2009, 18:26

I have to say, that manfeild long circuit is awsome!!! adds veriety, and the bumps make it a little more challenging, but still awsome fun!!!! the air bags could be a good idea for the concret wall as u entre back onto the back strait, but the corner still had plenty of grip, enuff to hapily go around the out side of people to set ur self up for dunlop. as long as u keep ur eyes from look at the concret wall