Pukekohe track days?

[racefactory]

It's (pretty much) the only problem I have about anything though and all credit due to the organizers. It would be good if it were more focussed on ranking according to braking ability, then it would be far safer with small closing speeds at the braking areas.

1000cc squids can fly by freely and safely past 250 bikes on the straights without concern but when you have that 250 rider rear wheel in air, flying past the gixxer squid on brakes, it's downright dangerous. I have seen my fair share of hyo riders who can haul up their machines hard as, not afraid to stand them on their nose.

[Gremlin]

Don't forget that the big bikes can top 300 down the back straight... you don't have to slow from quite the same speed...

[Drew]

The speeds can vary a bit more on an ART day, but then it also depends who makes the grid on race day (and we've had some slow ones).

As a marshal being the eyes and ears on the circuit, we basically leave the fast group to it, unless someone is repeatedly causing potential incidents. Rules are more closely watched in the other groups. Essentially, fast is racers, if there are road bikes its either racers on road bikes, or they've been to a few track days, so their reactions are fine when being passed etc.

We've seen a few hairy ones where people have completely over-estimated their stopping distance, and when you have a queue of bikes entering the hairpin at below typical speeds, it makes it more dangerous. (Seriously, I laugh at the difference. Racers come into the hairpin fighting for every inch, ART day, they queue up, seeming to say, noooo, youuuu first, I insist!)

Sweet, makes sense

[ttmadness]

does anyone know what they let you on the track with in regards to gear?

Just wearing 2 pairs of jeans and cordura and really hoping they won't be too picky and will let me in... I've heard in the past it's no problem but wanted to verify?

I'm going to kill myself on the road soon and really need to get to track soon.

any1 know?

[Ntoxcated]

If you follow the links provided earlier in the thread you should be able to find exactly what you are looking for. But no, jeans will not be sufficient. Cordura is fine for group 1 but must still zip together. A back protector is also compulsory.

[malcy25]

does anyone know what they let you on the track with in regards to gear?

Just wearing 2 pairs of jeans and cordura and really hoping they won't be too picky and will let me in... I've heard in the past it's no problem but wanted to verify?

I'm going to kill myself on the road soon and really need to get to track soon.

any1 know?

Gear will be dependent upon who is running their event and their min requirements. HD ride days have gear you can hire.

If you are going to kill yourself on the road can I suggest some more self control then, until you can get to a ride day.

[Autech]

Gear will be dependent upon who is running their event and their min requirements. HD ride days have gear you can hire.

If you are going to kill yourself on the road can I suggest some more self control then, until you can get to a ride day.

+1

HD days are good for the gear hire.

[superman]

Anyone going to the test day this Sat if the weathers nice?