What would get you to watch local or national Superbike racing?

[SMOKEU]

Some stunt riders on the track would be good (obviously not at the same time that racing is occurring, but it would be good in between races). Also maybe some motocross ramps in the grassed area in the middle of the track with stunt riders doing some nice big jumps.

[dean boy]

Some stunt riders on the track would be good (obviously not at the same time that racing is occurring, but it would be good in between races). Also maybe some motocross ramps in the grassed area in the middle of the track with stunt riders doing some nice big jumps.

Yes we had some aranged but there bikes fell thru from Aussie, we had quads out there doing burn outs and drifting how did it look to you ?

With time always a issue we didn't plan a lunch break for Saturday, but we thought we had time to have a lunch break on Sunday and then superbike drama and extended time made us shorten our club support class races ( sorry guys and girls )

The plan was just to have stunting on when we had a issue with rider down or long recovery, if i had my time again i would have not had a lunch break

[AD345]

Can't be arsed reading the whole thread but did anyone mention naked women?

[Mully Clown]

I was there from about 11-5 each day. Both days were worth going to, even the qualifying. Really liked the ATV display, I'd happily go just to watch these (does anyone know when/where they race?).

There were a few signs around saying that race commentary is broadcast on 88.3FM(?), I'll take a radio next time so I can keep track of the racing no matter where I am on the circuit.

Impressed with the advertising/promotion for a change. I actually saw adverts out in the public, not just hidden away inside forums and magazines.

Simple thing: Find a sponsor to provide ear-plugs, hand them out at the gate and perhaps 1-2 other places around the track. The amount of little kids there with no ear-protection is quite ridiculous.

Dreaming: It would be great to have a couple of big screens providing some insight into what's happening at the part of the track that you can never quite see properly.

[Oakie]

'Twas a great day. Happy to go again if similarly organised. A bit more shade would be nice but I reckon you can only do so much. Nah. Well done.

[dean boy]

I was there from about 11-5 each day. Both days were worth going to, even the qualifying. Really liked the ATV display, I'd happily go just to watch these (does anyone know when/where they race?).

Contact Ian Ffitch at ifracing@xtra.co.nz they have a awesome club and very thankful for there support on Sunday.

There were a few signs around saying that race commentary is broadcast on 88.3FM(?), I'll take a radio next time so I can keep track of the racing no matter where I am on the circuit.

Yes that's a great idea, maybe we should have promoted that, i know we have some weak spots with track PA system.

Impressed with the advertising/promotion for a change. I actually saw adverts out in the public, not just hidden away inside forums and magazines.

What promotion did you see or hear ?

Simple thing: Find a sponsor to provide ear-plugs, hand them out at the gate and perhaps 1-2 other places around the track. The amount of little kids there with no ear-protection is quite ridiculous.

Yes totally agree and will try to find a provider for future racing.

Dreaming: It would be great to have a couple of big screens providing some insight into what's happening at the part of the track that you can never quite see properly.

Yes there is a number of idea's going around and you never say no, it can't happen, that was on my wish list to but budget only so big.

Cheers Dean

[dean boy]

'Twas a great day. Happy to go again if similarly organised. A bit more shade would be nice but I reckon you can only do so much. Nah. Well done.

Thanks for your feedback and vey pleased you had a great day.. did you go Saturday or Sunday and what promotions did you see ?

I hear you about shade, so where, maybe we should look at some marquee's along grass bank ?

[jellywrestler]

Can't be arsed reading the whole thread but did anyone mention naked women?

pretty sure I did but never got any...

[Tony.OK]

Thanks for your feedback and vey pleased you had a great day.. did you go Saturday or Sunday and what promotions did you see ?

I hear you about shade, so where, maybe we should look at some marquee's along grass bank ?

Sounds like an opening for some marketing for someone.................cheap printed umbrella's? Maybe some of the bike companies/sponsors could get on board with branded brollies?

[gatch]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Move the friggin bike numbers from the non-existent tail sections and put it on the lower section of the main fairing. Then, maybe just then, spectators will know what bike/rider is going past. Back that up with a quality PA system and 98% of the paying spectators will have a clue as to what is actually going on.

I'm a fanboy so I'll go anyway. But these are a few things that bother me.

It's hard to see the numbers on bikes with tiny little tails, it's also hard to see the numbers when every cunt has a different colour number board. Make them big, make them the same and put them where they can actually be seen

It seems to be a theme, shit PA systems. The crowd wants to know what race is coming up next, they want to know why it is taking 500 years for the track to be cleared, they want to know when the wet tshirt contest is about to start. PA system - GET ONE.

Also has been mentioned, better food. Those hotdogs are actually battered tumors.. Some other entertainment, like has been mentioned, stunters, maybe a few laps of flagship demo bikes from dealers, a bike wash, a ride as pillion on a fast bike etc etc.

[Oakie]

Thanks for your feedback and vey pleased you had a great day.. did you go Saturday or Sunday and what promotions did you see ?

I hear you about shade, so where, maybe we should look at some marquee's along grass bank ?

Just Sunday. Promotions? Well we looked at the nice old cars and the painter fella's work. It was nice to see some local dealers out there with bikes on display too. Four wheel bikes ... well the two faaaast ones were pretty awesome. Food ... about what you'd expect ... I mean you don't go there for a dining experience ... but I must say that the chips were about the best ever! So good when cooked in clean oil at the right temperature. Good coffee was a welcome treat.

As for shade, I guess there are safety considerations. Marquees could be blown onto the track in wind, as could umbrellas. Trees along the top would be good eventually but then you'd have leaves on the track so probably not the right approach either. Perhaps some sort of suspended shade cloth (the landscaping netting type ... not a shade sail.) Either that or an opportunity for someone to sell cheap wide brimmed hats?

PA has been mentioned but I guess that depends where you are on the track as I had no problems with it.

Oh yeah ... and what Gatch said ... bloody numbers are hard to read!

Good day though which I, and more importantly, Mrs Oakie enjoyed.

[BMWST?]

Yes we had some aranged but there bikes fell thru from Aussie, we had quads out there doing burn outs and drifting how did it look to you ?

With time always a issue we didn't plan a lunch break for Saturday, but we thought we had time to have a lunch break on Sunday and then superbike drama and extended time made us shorten our club support class races ( sorry guys and girls )

The plan was just to have stunting on when we had a issue with rider down or long recovery, if i had my time again i would have not had a lunch break

you dont need a lunch break for the crowd or riders but you have to make some arrangements esp for the officials

[Oakie]

you dont need a lunch break for the crowd or riders but you have to make some arrangements esp for the officials

Actually the lunch break on Sunday was just about perfect length. (30/35 minutes?) Just enough time for a potty break (sorry to the guy in the next cubicle ... I've had a crook guts) and enough time to get a bit of food, look around a bit and stretch legs before starting again.

[Mully Clown]

What promotion did you see or hear ?
Cheers Dean

I might be making this up (I hope not) but I seem to recall seeing television adverts and a billboard in Riccarton.

As for the food. The Pure Espresso van had some fantastic toasties going on.

[tigertim20]

in case the organisers etc wanted some feedback . . .
I wasnt able to go to the event due to travel/money constraints, however I noticed a significant amount of advertising, including a TV AD. A lot of people from work etc who know I ride asked me if I was going to go. These are people who are not interested in bikes at all, but merely asked because they had seen the advertising and thought I might be interested in hearing about it.
So the advertising side was great, keep it up and I will definitely get to a few rounds