MNZ board nominations

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hi Spyda and others,
NZ Road Race Champs- Firstly these are just ideas and if most people dont want it it wont happen, but after talking to many people they want to see a change in format.
I think Nationals should go to a two round series, 1 in NI and 1 in the SI. Make them both big events , invite trade to set up stands for free, run a bike show, stunts etc, really turn it on and try and get a good crowd and entries, more bikes = more spectators.
The weekend after the SI round, run another meeting for those who want to stay and call the two meetings the SI champs, incorporate a club series into that meeting to get more entries, the same goes for NI rounds. The following year the NZ champs go to a different track if they want them.
There is not alot of money around so maybe no testing on the track the week prior to a points round, to save money on tyres, bike wear and tear, time of work and gives the riders who cant go testing a better chance. Maybe 4 races per round, 1 qualifing session , less laps except for TT/GP as it does look a bit boring sometimes when the feild is spread out.
Some have said people wont bother building up race bikes for two rounds but as I say NZ/NI/SI champs, 4 meetings, Tri Series ( 3), Burt Munro, Paeroa, Nelson, Greymouth plus endless club days available. I would'nt want any big events in Feb with the Classic Festival and Paeroa already on.
Chris Lawrance

That sounds like a shit hot idea Chris.

[Biggles08]

Hi Spyda and others,
NZ Road Race Champs- Firstly these are just ideas and if most people dont want it it wont happen, but after talking to many people they want to see a change in format.
I think Nationals should go to a two round series, 1 in NI and 1 in the SI. Make them both big events , invite trade to set up stands for free, run a bike show, stunts etc, really turn it on and try and get a good crowd and entries, more bikes = more spectators.
The weekend after the SI round, run another meeting for those who want to stay and call the two meetings the SI champs, incorporate a club series into that meeting to get more entries, the same goes for NI rounds. The following year the NZ champs go to a different track if they want them.
There is not alot of money around so maybe no testing on the track the week prior to a points round, to save money on tyres, bike wear and tear, time of work and gives the riders who cant go testing a better chance. Maybe 4 races per round, 1 qualifing session , less laps except for TT/GP as it does look a bit boring sometimes when the feild is spread out.
Some have said people wont bother building up race bikes for two rounds but as I say NZ/NI/SI champs, 4 meetings, Tri Series ( 3), Burt Munro, Paeroa, Nelson, Greymouth plus endless club days available. I would'nt want any big events in Feb with the Classic Festival and Paeroa already on.
Anyway Road Race Commission meeting at the AGM in Palm North May 21st, I think,
so you can share your views there.
I believe Jim has done a good job with the stewards/marshalls training schemes he has set up again and would hope the dates for these in the system would continue.
PS Thanks Spyda for the kind words a few pages ago.
Chris Lawrance

There is some food for thought. Not sure I 100% agree with it all but as Lostinflyz said, thank you for some decent ideas.

I believe we need to ensure the Nationals remain to be seen as the 'pinnacle' of road racing in NZ and people aspire to win it. While I agree that more bikes on the field makes a better event, we do want these competitors to be at a certain level of competency to ensure the punters who come to watch are watching the 'Best in NZ compete.' I would be inclined to put forward some decent prize money to attract more riders...similar as to what happens at the street races. Maybe this is a good way to spend some of that 200k Jim has found us

my 2c

[The Chow]

There is some food for thought. Not sure I 100% agree with it all but as Lostinflyz said, thank you for some decent ideas.

I believe we need to ensure the Nationals remain to be seen as the 'pinnacle' of road racing in NZ and people aspire to win it. While I agree that more bikes on the field makes a better event, we do want these competitors to be at a certain level of competency to ensure the punters who come to watch are watching the 'Best in NZ compete.' I would be inclined to put forward some decent prize money to attract more riders...similar as to what happens at the street races. Maybe this is a good way to spend some of that 200k Jim has found us

my 2c

I'm back , ideas are good , but remember it is a national series , Not a North Island oR South Island Championship. Anyway I have poll up on our website www.nzsbk.com. Just click what you want to see as far as numbers of rounds and we will see how it goes. (Please note this not a scientific).

[Drew]

my 2c

No one is asking for your ideas Marcus. This thread is meant to be about the candidates for MNZ president. They say what they see happening, and you vote accordingly.

[Drew]

Thanks Chris for your reply. Hopefully JT can make it back with what if anything he sees changing.

[Biggles08]

No one is asking for your ideas Marcus. This thread is meant to be about the candidates for MNZ president. They say what they see happening, and you vote accordingly.

So your pulling me up for going off topic?...funny shit. as you were.

[sidecar bob]

Fuck man, that's the funniest thing I've read in years, fucking years and years.
thanks for the humour....

You may well find it amusing, but can you imagine my confusion over this pressing issue.
In light of my question remaining largely ignored, we will have to assume my version of events is pretty much spot on & therefore my mind made up.

[sidecar bob]

Yes, Mr Scrivener it was a requirement and i am 100% sure the Voting Auditor was completely satisfied.
To be quite blant, you don't need to know

Thats not very transparent.
Sweet, so the same as last time then.

[Shaun]

HAHAHA all to much, I;ve just realised this thread has made me feel not so bad about some of the shit that I have typed on here

Remember the Internet always wins

[Drew]

HAHAHA all to much, I;ve just realised this thread has made me feel not so bad about some of the shit that I have typed on here

Remember the Internet always wins

No, you should still feel as bad as you did.

If either party wishes to abstain from answering on this friggin forum I would understand totally.

I'd hope there would be some other public forum they would use instead though.

[Drew]

So your pulling me up for going off topic?...funny shit. as you were.

Fuckin oath. You spout what you want to happen to the nats all the time, and no one listens then either!

[sidecar bob]

No, you should still feel as bad as you did.

If either party wishes to abstain from answering on this friggin forum I would understand totally.

I wouldnt. What possible reason can there be for not wanting to speak the truth where everyone can see it?

[Drew]

I wouldnt. What possible reason can there be for not wanting to speak the truth where everyone can see it?

This is Kiwibiker, have you logged into the wrong site?

[Biggles08]

Fuckin oath. You spout what you want to happen to the nats all the time, and no one listens then either!

please accept my sincere apologies Drew.

[sidecar bob]

This is Kiwibiker, have you logged into the wrong site?

Oh . . . yeah, dammit, i was on Iwibiker with Tariana Pita & Hone. No lies & bickering over there!!