New Production Classes Nationals....who's racing?

**NinjaBoy** · 13th August 2009, 21:45

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Susp is same as SBK for the Open Stock class, BUT don't think "S" or "R" models are allowed.

Probably restricted due to homologation rules

**johan** · 13th August 2009, 21:56

Originally Posted by k14

Well the duke isn't allowed because it is over capacity, but the rules also specifically exclude "R" spec bikes. So any bike that is released in special guise will most likely not be allowed to race. I can't think of any in recent times that have been released or of anyone that has tried it on. I think you would place your fate in the hands of the steward when you got protested if you showed up with one.

The rule book says:

1 Capacity
700cc - Open 4-stroke 3 & 4 Cylinder
800cc - Open 4-stroke Twin Cylinder

Upper capacity is open, no? Or did I get that wrong?

**Shaun** · 13th August 2009, 22:42

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Before ya go off all half cocked again.................................

Question was asked about rule comfirmation and MNZ.
There is nothing on the MNZ site to say anything to confirm any rule changes FACT

As racers we are supposed to only listen to MNZ as to what to do FACT

Trouble is to learn anything we the riders need to know we end up getting most of the info 2nd hand because its not readily available from the source FACT

That is why I have followed with interest and been in contact with Paul S and MNZ about it......................................my rants nearly over too.................point being that it shouldn't be as hard as it is to find anything out about OUR own sport

Nothing half cocked in my reply Tony, just Facts. Try a Telephone to get the awnsers some time mate, Paul works for Honda. NOT MNZ

**GIXser** · 14th August 2009, 10:29

they( mnz )also said the cam rule was brought into effect for SB, however that was changed....

**Shaun** · 14th August 2009, 12:12

Originally Posted by GIXser

they( mnz )also said the cam rule was brought into effect for SB, however that was changed....

That is exactually why a spend a dollar, and call Paul Direct! Quick and accuarate for planning

**slowpoke** · 14th August 2009, 12:50

So where's the numpty option then for us talent challenged individuals who'd like to go and play on some unfamiliar tracks in a support class? I'm hoping to join the travelling circus and just enter Clubman's type classes. I'm slow enough at tracks I know, you'd need an hour glass to time me at somethin' different.

**Maido** · 14th August 2009, 13:00

Originally Posted by slowpoke

So where's the numpty option then for us talent challenged individuals who'd like to go and play on some unfamiliar tracks in a support class? I'm hoping to join the travelling circus and just enter Clubman's type classes. I'm slow enough at tracks I know, you'd need an hour glass to time me at somethin' different.

Probaby better to just go to a club day at those tracks you haven't been to before.
National level races are exactly that, national level. I mean this in a non smart arse way. There are club days on everywhere all the time.

**Drew** · 14th August 2009, 14:19

Originally Posted by Maido

National level races are exactly that, national level.

Na man, you be watchin a different set of races than me.

There are half a dozen fast blokes in each class, and then guys just like Spud doin their thing.

Go do the Nats in Superbike bro, they need the numbers, and you'll get so much faster you'll shit your pants.

**Billy** · 14th August 2009, 15:38

Originally Posted by Drew

Na man, you be watchin a different set of races than me.

There are half a dozen fast blokes in each class, and then guys just like Spud doin their thing.

Go do the Nats in Superbike bro, they need the numbers, and you'll get so much faster you'll shit your pants.

Yip,Bang on the money,Costs a small fortune but well worth the effort

**k14** · 14th August 2009, 15:46

Originally Posted by Drew

Na man, you be watchin a different set of races than me.

There are half a dozen fast blokes in each class, and then guys just like Spud doin their thing.

Go do the Nats in Superbike bro, they need the numbers, and you'll get so much faster you'll shit your pants.

Yeah totally agree. The more the merrier imo!

**Burrt Badger** · 14th August 2009, 17:26

The rules for these classes are on the MNZ website and have been for months.
Go to the site, click on information, click on proposed rule changes, scroll down and there they are.

**Drew** · 14th August 2009, 18:23

Originally Posted by Burrt Badger

The rules for these classes are on the MNZ website and have been for months.
Go to the site, click on information, click on proposed rule changes, scroll down and there they are.

Proposed?

Shaun has it from Paul that the rules are confirmed and going ahead.

Which is it for fuck sake?

Organisation and communication are coming along nicely as always I see.

**Shaun** · 14th August 2009, 21:50

Originally Posted by slowpoke

So where's the numpty option then for us talent challenged individuals who'd like to go and play on some unfamiliar tracks in a support class? I'm hoping to join the travelling circus and just enter Clubman's type classes. I'm slow enough at tracks I know, you'd need an hour glass to time me at somethin' different.

It is called the winter series mate

www.vicclub.co.nz There is Not enough time to cater for every one at the nats

or get down to CH CH winter series

**slowpoke** · 15th August 2009, 19:38

Originally Posted by Maido

Probaby better to just go to a club day at those tracks you haven't been to before.
National level races are exactly that, national level. I mean this in a non smart arse way. There are club days on everywhere all the time.

Whaaaat, and pay 3 lots of ferry tickets over the course of a year rather than one lot and fit in 3 tracks in just over 2 weeks....?

Originally Posted by Drew

Go do the Nats in Superbike bro, they need the numbers, and you'll get so much faster you'll shit your pants.

I'm OLD Drew, I get to shit my pants anytime I can't make it off the couch.

Originally Posted by Shaun

It is called the winter series mate

www.vicclub.co.nz There is Not enough time to cater for every one at the nats

or get down to CH CH winter series

I know all about the Winter Series YOUNG fullah . I'm just a late starter, realistic about my pace, and don't get to race that often, so I'd just like to go down and cheer on the fast fookers and do a few skid's on some new tracks while I'm there. If they're running Clubman's I'll be in, if not, I'll have a think about propping up the Nat's class.....gawd help us all.

**Shaun** · 15th August 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by Drew

Na man, you be watchin a different set of races than me.

There are half a dozen fast blokes in each class, and then guys just like Spud doin their thing.

Go do the Nats in Superbike bro, they need the numbers, and you'll get so much faster you'll shit your pants.

You got it mate. We all had to start some where