Time for a new class of racing?

**Blackflagged** · 3rd February 2011, 15:50

Originally Posted by johan

Just curious, how old were the pre89 bikes when the pre89 class first was introduced?

In other words, what year did the pre98 class start?

Think it`s 25 yrs old for Post classic, although they started pre 89 , a few years before 25 unofficially.

**avgas** · 3rd February 2011, 15:53

Actually just watched the video - you guys sure thats a hill climb?
Most of it was nice big sweeping roads, flat with no incline.
And the other half looked like it was going down a hill.

I was thinking more 20kmh corners and always going up

**RDjase** · 3rd February 2011, 15:55

Originally Posted by johan

VMCC seems to be keen to try a new class each year, or at least the few years I've been participating their excellent series.

Year 2009 we saw LG Superbike class then the 2010 Sidecar class, who knows what's coming this year?

A Two Stroke class would be great !

**satchriossi** · 3rd February 2011, 16:07

Originally Posted by avgas

Actually just watched the video - you guys sure thats a hill climb?
Most of it was nice big sweeping roads, flat with no incline.
And the other half looked like it was going down a hill.

I was thinking more 20kmh corners and always going up

Like the road up the Whakapapa side of Ruapehu. That would be intense.

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd February 2011, 16:13

Originally Posted by avgas

Actually just watched the video - you guys sure thats a hill climb?
Most of it was nice big sweeping roads, flat with no incline.
And the other half looked like it was going down a hill.

I was thinking more 20kmh corners and always going up

Yes, it is definately a hillclimb and definately not for poofters..... It's not called "Cliff Hanger' for no reason....

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd February 2011, 16:15

Originally Posted by RDjase

A Two Stroke class would be great !

Especially because they'd all blow up during practice/qualifying and give everyone else more track time....

**RDjase** · 3rd February 2011, 16:19

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Especially because they'd all blow up during practice/qualifying and give everyone else more track time....

Only yours would Hels

It wouldnt be a problem tho, I would bring a spare bike just for you

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd February 2011, 16:21

Originally Posted by RDjase

Only yours would Hels

It wouldnt be a problem tho, I would bring a spare bike for you

I would need a spare bike with a spare engine with a spare barrel and spare piston and spare crank and and and

**RDjase** · 3rd February 2011, 16:27

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

I would need a spare bike with a spare engine with a spare barrel and spare piston and spare crank and and and

I could bring a rope and tow you around, you just have to make the 2T noises

and drink some castrol R before the race

**Deano** · 3rd February 2011, 16:35

Originally Posted by avgas

Actually just watched the video - you guys sure thats a hill climb?
Most of it was nice big sweeping roads, flat with no incline.
And the other half looked like it was going down a hill.

I was thinking more 20kmh corners and always going up

Did you see the right video ? Jay Lawrence 2.09s ?

It rises approx 300m over 6.1 km and has 27 corners. The tightest, 'the cliffhanger corner', is signposted at 35kph.

I think you obviously need to come to the event in March and check it out for yourself. !! I don't know anyone who has ridden it and not liked it. Except for softcocks and who cares about them.

**froggyfrenchman** · 3rd February 2011, 17:58

Originally Posted by avgas

Road based hillclimbs please.

Come hang out in Hawkes Bay, we get about 6 a year

**Wingnut** · 3rd February 2011, 18:03

Originally Posted by CAMSec

....we have been discussing a pre 95 class as is the Oz classing for PC's...only talk so far...no smoke without fire , though...

I would (and I know a few others) that would be stoked if CAMS did start running a pre 95 class. I love the syle/atmsophere that is present at your race meets. And having just bought a second bike (being a '91)................

**DMack** · 3rd February 2011, 18:03

I reckon a class on ANY bike you want, but any rider who weighs under 95kg has to have a bag of cement put on their bike...call it the post BEERS class..