Easter weekend Kaitoke is go!

**nudemetalz** · 2nd March 2009, 20:22

Okay,...have decided to go for it !!

Have approached a particular Wellington motorcycle shop that supports buckets (and may have the odd Guzzi or 2....). They MAY be willing to donate a prize or 3 (I promise I will get my V11 serviced there forever, guys).
I'm also going to approach other bike shops and outfits to see what I can get them to donate etc.

What I'm wanting to do is a prize system not just for 1, 2 ,3 like you'd expect, but more like most improved, longest distance travelled, biggest effort, most flashest looking (by a public poll at the track, yes you can nominate Lady P

), most creative etc so it makes it more fun. FUN is what it is about.
Be looking at doing an A, B & C class and maybe Minimotos.
Also thinking of doing a Top North vs Mid North vs South race where a gun rider from each area do a 5 lap race against each other. Make for excellent viewing I reckon.

I haven't finalised an entry fee yet but it will be most likely around the $40-45 figure. This will have to be payable in advance as the track fee for the day is not cheap for a big event like this. Once sorted, shall get the details up ASAP.

Also, shall I just do Sunday or Sat and Sunday as it will be double the price to race both days obviously, ie $90 for both etc.
My opinion is just the Sunday to allow out of towners to get there, stay over and get to the track the next day.

Now, feedback, people?
Bear in mind this is just my ideas and if any of you have any wickedly cool ideas then please feel free to share.

Cheers,
Nudey.

PS I want to see more Southies and out of Welly riders say they're attending !!!

**Trudes** · 2nd March 2009, 20:28

yahhhh, sounds good!!

**Trudes** · 2nd March 2009, 21:01

Do you know if Bayden has looked into whether we can do an afternoon/day at the Slipway on either the Saturday or Sunday? That way we could do two days and show the out-of-towners both of Wellington's tracks.

**Skunk** · 2nd March 2009, 21:02

To answer your answers Nudey, two days please. Make it worth the out of towners while to travel. They've got Friday to get here and Monday to get home.

As a general comment: All right! Woohoo!

**Kendog** · 2nd March 2009, 21:49

This will be a great weekend.

I think two days is the way to go if it can be arranged.

If we can't get the Slipway, then Saturday one direction and Sunday the other direction at Kaitoke - pretty different each day then.

**quallman1234** · 3rd March 2009, 15:13

Sounds wicked.

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**all4A50s** · 3rd March 2009, 16:50

Originally Posted by Kendog

This will be a great weekend.

I think two days is the way to go if it can be arranged.

If we can't get the Slipway, then Saturday one direction and Sunday the other direction at Kaitoke - pretty different each day then.

Both tracks would be very cool. Will there be a prizes for the best bucket meltdown and the best lasting buckets as well? And will kids (as in not teenagers) have to pay? I have at least one child that will declare she is dying if she isn't given a chance to get out there.

**Kendog** · 3rd March 2009, 17:37

Originally Posted by all4A50s

And will kids (as in not teenagers) have to pay? I have at least one child that will declare she is dying if she isn't given a chance to get out there.

That would be the C class, as with all classes I imagine numbers will determine amount of time on the track.

**Pumba** · 3rd March 2009, 21:10

Ok, I am about 95% sure I will be in attendance. That Kaitoki track just looks to damm good to turn down

**nudemetalz** · 3rd March 2009, 21:26

Good stuff !!!
Can you rustle up some more Auckland bucketeers too please ?

**Number One** · 3rd March 2009, 21:37

Sounds exciting...

The detail freak in me has a question...Will we have marshalls and track control peeps OR will it be up to those racing to do it when they aren't on the track?

**Skunk** · 3rd March 2009, 21:48

Originally Posted by Number One

Sounds exciting...

The detail freak in me has a question...Will we have marshalls and track control peeps OR will it be up to those racing to do it when they aren't on the track?

Yes... or No. I'm sure we'll sort something. Depends on Volunteers etc. I have an idea.

**Sideways Sam** · 3rd March 2009, 21:48

We're in, one bike and two riders...... The young fella's a wee bit faster than me but at least I make it to the finish line........

**Buddha#81:Me** · 3rd March 2009, 21:56

Dam, I was getting close to confirming.........and we are away for a family holiday.

I was all ready to ride the bucket on the ferry and get one of the NWM crew to pick me up. Still I get the two weekends before racing so I carn't complain.

Good luck with the meeting and more warning next time please.