where e was the pukie death? coming over the mountain high side into fence?
Fair weather rider
where e was the pukie death? coming over the mountain high side into fence?
KB Chief Cat Herder
Death?? As in singular?? You're kidding. That tracks a killer. Modern machineries performance is way past the design limits of the track. It hasn't been kept up to date. There's been many deaths over the years and even more permanent injuries.
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Fair weather rider
ok this sucks. HD is too expensive, puke is apparently too dangerous... no other tracks i can ride to from auckland easily and ride back after.Originally Posted by Mental Trousers
shit what do i do? downgrade bike? Is a cbr250rr or possibly an nc30 a lot more safe for going hard around pukie?
as far as i can tell, the only really dangerous spot i see is the mountain, shit it would be easy to lose the rear end over there on a 600 at 170kph. 90kph castrol corner onto the main straight seems fine and so do the other corners.
Maybe just use a bike that can be taken full throttle around the mountain?
try and see if i can beat vtecs cbr250rr 1.15 lap record? i need to push something hard.
Rocket Surgeon
Go do a ride day, or even just a single session (you can do this by arrangement I have read). You'll see it is worth every penny (Even after you factor in Tire wear, petrol, and new undies :P)
This thread isn't really the place but there are actual track days at puke too (not just the open days).
Ciao Marco
Fair weather rider
Can bikes enter these for $135? It doesn't say. 200 is just too much for me.
If not i think ill just go pukey but not take it too hard over the mountain aye
INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC OPEN DAY
ONLY $150 from 9.00am to 4pm!
The day sessions start at 9am till 4pm and are split into 3 classes - Saloon Race, Saloon Road and Open Wheeler. SO WHETHER YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OR A NOVICE THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU!
The day is comprised of 20 minute sessions.
Safety gear required is helmet, overalls and we highly recommend gloves.
Please arrive at Hampton Downs at 8.30am for registration and a quick drivers briefing to maximize your track time!
Cars need to have either an MSNZ Log Book or a current warrant of fitness and drivers need a current full-license.
For the Day Session its $150 (maximum of 3 drivers).
Passengers are welcome in Mans Certified Roll Cage Cars and require safety gear. Passengers are $30 each.
NEW - We now offer Helmets, Overalls and Gloves for hire! Pack only $50 or seperate pieces for $30 each.
Available to hire on the day.
You can register on the day - Eftpos and Credit Card transactions available.
BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE AND GET A $15 DISCOUNT!
Toxteth O'Grady
Thats a car day you're looking at there mate. Overalls, gloves recommended etc....
If you live round Auckland going to Taupo will cost you more. The ride days charge $184 if you book on line and its a properly organised day with instructors on hand..... it sounds like you could do with some coaching so don't short change yourself ... At Puke you get what you pay for.... not much really.
is never afraid...
Awesome day to ride down here at HD, nice and dry but with enough cloud cover that you shouldn't sweat in ya leathers too much
Get down here!
Forum whore
Are spectators allowed? Rode up there today but didn't really want to ride under the track to the infield uninvited!
Would have been cool to watch and take some photos.
KB Chief Cat Herder
Certainly are. Anywhere within the fences is open to spectators.
Zen wisdom: No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. - obviously had KB in mind when he came up with that gem
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
Forum whore
Bugger should have rode on in. Ah well had a good blast down the 22 instead.
Looks like there won't be another mid week one for awhile.
Thread Killer
Why is it cheaper for cars than bikes,surely you can get bigger groups on the track with bikes and alot more potential damage if a car crashes?
Moped rider
Awesome day to ride down here at HD, nice and dry but with enough cloud cover that you shouldn't sweat in ya leathers too much
Get down here!
Yep was a great day, not very busy so everyone had plenty of track time and loved it. Nice to see you today Little Miss Trouble
Rocket Surgeon
Possibilities........
Higher Attendance
Idemnity Insurance Costs
Subsidised/Sponsored
Probablilities........
It's run by the track themselves, no track hireage fees.
Last edited by Latte; 9th February 2011 at 19:22. Reason: spelling (again)
Ciao Marco
Thread Killer
I thought the track days were run by HD also. No?
Anybody else got any good reasons?
I was planning on taking the wife to the track day on the 19th but now i feel like im being..... overcharged.
Im sure there are legitimate reasons, Im just interested in hearing them.
KB Chief Cat Herder
Over charged?? You get very good value for money at HD Ride Days. As I've said, most people don't complete their full number of sessions cos they've got their moneys worth already. Between 4:00-5:00 it's not uncommon to have 2 bikes on the track because everyone else has headed home.
You get what you pay for. Puke charges $90.00 for an open day where CBR250's and even FX150's get thrown in with full monty Superbikes and Supersport racebikes. There's no ambulance (something I've personally found extremely "inconvenient" once) and you have to go out between the car sessions. If you're lucky there aren't any drifters there to cover turn 1/2 with grass and dirt.
Open Days are run by track management. But they don't do any Open Days for bikes at Hampton Downs. The only public ride days are run by Hampton Downs Ride Days as stipulated by HD Track Management.
HD Ride Days are among the safest I've attended (a big plus for me having broken bones at an Open Day). It's also professionally run and the emphasis is on making sure people get what they pay for.
Zen wisdom: No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. - obviously had KB in mind when he came up with that gem
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
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