Training day at Ruapuna (Sat 18 April)

**phoenixgtr** · 15th April 2009, 19:16

I'm in. I'll be there on my bucket. Talked to the guys at Street & Sport and they were cool with that.

**KiwiPhoenix** · 15th April 2009, 19:36

You think they would allow non-riding folk to go?? I would love to go to this!

**dangerous** · 15th April 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

You think they would allow non-riding folk to go?? I would love to go to this!

nothing stopping you from going out to watch

**KiwiPhoenix** · 15th April 2009, 20:10

Cool! Now I'm going to sound like a right chick but would I be able to meet up with someone and go along with them. That way I don't feel like an idiot!

**dangerous** · 15th April 2009, 21:05

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Cool! Now I'm going to sound like a right chick but would I be able to meet up with someone and go along with them. That way I don't feel like an idiot!

na ya wont, do you know were Ruapuna is? just drive on in, Rashika will be there she will show ya around, ill be there a bit later on, ya cant miss Rashikas bike its a Buell in harley race colours.

**Mikkel** · 16th April 2009, 08:26

Looks like I might get away with canning the original plans for saturday... might see you out there.

**SVboy** · 16th April 2009, 13:33

Barstards! I am trapped in Auckland! I hate you all!

**Suzi Q** · 16th April 2009, 13:59

I just spoke with David Golightly and he has said that he will not alow racers on the track for this, it is a ROAD RIDING training day. There is no need for leathers, just wear what you would normally wear on the road, BUT no shorts and tshirts or jandals!!!!! Must be proper riding gear.

**phoenixgtr** · 16th April 2009, 14:25

Well he needs to talk to David at Street & Sport then cause I've been told it would be absolutely fine for me to turn up on my bucket. I understand it's not a race day but a road riding training day, but: 1. my road bike isn't insured on the track, and 2. I'm trying to learn to ride my bucket.

**Mikkel** · 16th April 2009, 14:49

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Well he needs to talk to David at Street & Sport then cause I've been told it would be absolutely fine for me to turn up on my bucket. I understand it's not a race day but a road riding training day, but: 1. my road bike isn't insured on the track, and 2. I'm trying to learn to ride my bucket.

Your road bike would most likely be insured on the track (for training purposes) if you contact your insurance company in advance. If you are already with Vero it's a given.

**Kickaha** · 16th April 2009, 14:49

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Well he needs to talk to David at Street & Sport then cause I've been told it would be absolutely fine for me to turn up on my bucket. I understand it's not a race day but a road riding training day, but: 1. my road bike isn't insured on the track, and 2. I'm trying to learn to ride my bucket.

He probably doesn't need to talk to anyone anywhere, as it is his organised training day then what he says goes

Your road bike may be covered for the track as it is a "training day" you would have to check with your insurer

**Suzi Q** · 16th April 2009, 14:55

I have spoken with Phill at Street and Sport and he has reiterated to me his understanding is that it is a road rider training day, this is not a day to get track time to prepare for racing and he will get dave to call dave.
My understanding is that there will be training given in different aspects of riding and oppertunities to pracitce but it is not a race training day, there are proper race training days usually 1 per year around november and you can go out to the track on Tuesdays and fridays for more track time.
I have taken my road bike to the track for many events - training days and track days and have a go days - and I have never been covered by insurance. If you ahve your bike insured by Vero through David Golightly then you will have insurance for saturday.

**phoenixgtr** · 16th April 2009, 16:02

Ok ok. I just didn't like being told yes and then no. My road bike isn't insured at the track at all. I've tried before for a previous training day and they said no. Have been looking at changing insurance companys and have been calling David Golightly but seem to keep getting an answering machine.

For the record, I wasn't intending to use this day as race practice, but rather as training for my riding like everyone else. I just wanted to do it on my race bike as I don't care if I dump it. I'm predominantly a road rider