Lap times for NZ superbikes in 1990?

[Peter Smith]

The fastest lap from race 1 at Manfield from WSBK was Fred Merkel 1m 16.12s, wet race. Race 2 Stephane Mertens 1m 11.26s on slicks on a drying track.
This is the first year they came here, 1988.
1989: Race 1, Mike Dowson 1m 15.57s wet. Race 2, Aaron Slight 1m 08.17s dry.
1990: Race 1, Terry Rymer 1m 08.48s, Race 2, Rob Phillis and Raymond Roche
1m 08.39s.
1992: Race 1, Aaron Slight 1m 07.38s, Race 2, Doug Polen 1m 06.97s.
Dug out some Motocourses to check times.

Thanks Gav,
I searched for ages but couldn't find anything.
I haven't race at Manfield for some 15 years, but will be there for the first round of the NZPCRA in Sept (Vic round 5)
I was pretty sure Tony Rees was doing 1:11 on the OWO1 which would seem correct. I doubt any of the pre'89s (even with 1000+cc) will get close to that time.
As my budget only allows for second hand slicks, I think they would be a match for 20 year old tyres.

[sugilite:Me]

Jesus Shaun, Luke did 1.13 on his half fucked 96 carburated SRAD with no engine mods.

The minute seven record stood for some fuckin years then, boys on the thou's weren't going that fast in '03 as far as I can find in google search. (Was a half arsed look though).

I'm guessing thats a typo and I assume Shaun meant 1988 gsxr750.

In the late 80's, the NZ nats boys were doing 12's and the odd high 11's. Bob Toomey was the first domestic nzer to crack a "10" and that was on a gsxr1100.

[mossy1200]

Surely the track condition has got worse or new f1 bikes would be sub 1minute on modern rubber with latest suspension and power delivery?

[Shaun]

I'm guessing thats a typo and I assume Shaun meant 1988 gsxr750.

In the late 80's, the NZ nats boys were doing 12's and the odd high 11's. Bob Toomey was the first domestic nzer to crack a "10" and that was on a gsxr1100.

You got it driver

[roadracingoldfart]

I'm guessing thats a typo and I assume Shaun meant 1988 gsxr750.

In the late 80's, the NZ nats boys were doing 12's and the odd high 11's. Bob Toomey was the first domestic nzer to crack a "10" and that was on a gsxr1100.

And if my memory is correct it was a GSXR frame and a mildly tuned Power Shield 1100 engine ...... was that the same bike ???

[Drew]

Surely the track condition has got worse or new f1 bikes would be sub 1minute on modern rubber with latest suspension and power delivery?

Without question Steve. Otherwise you'd be doing at least the same times as me mate.

[mossy1200]

Without question Steve. Otherwise you'd be doing at least the same times as me mate.

Im gunna give 13-14 a go with new front end mods etc but i dont think sub 10s would be even possible on my bike ,or sub 13 with my abundance of unco

[Drew]

Im gunna give 13-14 a go with new front end mods etc but i dont think sub 10s would be even possible on my bike ,or sub 13 with my abundance of unco

I haven't done a sub ten either yet mate.

[mossy1200]

I haven't done a sub ten either yet mate.

Im talking lap times are you talking beers.We could be on a different chapter.

[roadracingoldfart]

Im talking lap times are you talking beers.We could be on a different chapter.

BRILLIANT

[Peter Smith]

Im gunna give 13-14 a go with new front end mods etc but i dont think sub 10s would be even possible on my bike ,or sub 13 with my abundance of unco

You will have to show me the racing line before you start doing sub 13's.
What is the pit area like? Will I need to book a garage for power outlets?

[sugilite:Me]

And if my memory is correct it was a GSXR frame and a mildly tuned Power Shield 1100 engine ...... was that the same bike ???

Yep, that's the one. He modified it more when Glen Williams the 1st turned up with a Nico Baker framed Gsxr1100.

[Tony.OK]

You will have to show me the racing line before you start doing sub 13's.
What is the pit area like? Will I need to book a garage for power outlets?

If ya get there early enough and get a good lean-to stall there is limited power there. they're free. But for peace of mind a garage is a good option, there's 3 types.
Old single (2 bike) $75ish
Old double skyline (6 bikes no probs) $120 I think
New pit complex garage........expensive but nice (6 bikes if ya dont need alot of room) but 2 hundy a day!

All have power.

[Drew]

If ya get there early enough and get a good lean-to stall there is limited power there. they're free. But for peace of mind a garage is a good option, there's 3 types.
Old single (2 bike) $75ish
Old double skyline (6 bikes no probs) $120 I think
New pit complex garage........expensive but nice (6 bikes if ya dont need alot of room) but 2 hundy a day!

All have power.

And the flash ones have air lines.

[mossy1200]

You will have to show me the racing line before you start doing sub 13's.
What is the pit area like? Will I need to book a garage for power outlets?

Ill find room in our garage if need be Peter.Just let me know in advance.
Better get to Many soon.I got top tune hp,RT front end work and brakes that only work when asked to now.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jvd8zUPIXA My lines Peter.Sometimes im looking for good picnic area so dont use them.
Cam was in the wrong spot so turn volume down.