St George 7 / 8 Nov

[Linden]

Interesting

20.1 The events will be held on the hot mix bitumen circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek.
South Circuit: 1.8km and the racing direction is anti-clockwise.
North Circuit: 2.8km and the racing direction is clockwise.
GP Circuit: 3.93km and the racing direction is clockwise.

but no mention of cameras

[Little Mick]

me thinks day light saving has been adjusted with incorrected understandment

[Turbo]

Interesting

North Circuit: 2.8km and the racing direction is clockwise.
GP Circuit: 3.93km and the racing direction is clockwise.


Waaaaat?? Never! :confused:

[Marshy]

me thinks day light saving has been adjusted with incorrected understandment

someboobies muckadjustment of the undirectional clocking changers.

The perils of being an analog person living in a digital age.

Oh, and Linden, I see again that the OCD force is strong in you.....

[Carl-52]

id like to do them in clockwise
t1 would be maaaaaaaaaaad and a climb up to t8 and then dropping off would be sweet.
t3 and t2 would be a killer tho

[Linden]

t3 and t2 would be a killer tho

Actually turn 1 ... NO run off

http://www.caradvice.com.au/15387/eastern-creek-raceway-proposal-revealed/

[Linden]

Oh, and Linden, I see again that the OCD force is strong in you.....

The joys of being a programmer ... OCD and Dyslexia - Almost a requirement

[KANGA]

Wouldn't fancy hitting the ripple strips from the other direction either. :ohwell:

[chubb]

Lol at how exxy it is for entry

[zoidberg]

Well, I just entered. I am still waiting on my MA license to come through, but form is in and money is paid. I've entered unlimited clubsport on the R1.

Couple of questions regarding numbers, I picked a 3 digit number comprising my nieces b'days, 27th and 2nd, so I got 272, well asked for it? What are the rules regarding number boards and colours for numbers? Do I simply order them from St George? Is plain white contact or something enough on the front and ducktail to put the numbers on?

Jebus, I have no idea...

Go easy on me!

Nath

[dadat178]

You can get race numbers from many bike shops. For an R1 you will need White numbers on red background. Front and rear. But wait till your number is confirmed just in case it's reserved by someone else ( pretty unlikely).

[zoidberg]

Thanks for your help! I'm assuming the numbers are all fairly standardised for size and font?

[dadat178]

14. RIDING NUMBERS
14.1 Final riding numbers will be notified with final instructions. Numbers are available for sale from the Race Secretary if required.
14.2 Competitors will be allocated their riding number as per the requirements of St. George MCC or their preferred riding number,
if entry is received by the early bird discount date.
14.3 All machines numbers and plates must comply with the MoMS.
Front numbers to be positioned centre (if possible) or towards the riders left of the number plate for the North and GP Circuits and riders right for the South circuit.

[dadat178]

and see MOMs 13.11. http://moms.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_MOMS-WEB.pdf

But I wouldn't worry too much about the font.

[zoidberg]

Ah, I knew I had read it somewhere, thanks mate. Appreciate your help! I swear I must have looked at that page and it didn't sink in...

[Krackeye]

They have numbers for sale on the day at sign on. $1 each from memory.

[Turbo]

Ah, I knew I had read it somewhere, thanks mate. Appreciate your help! I swear I must have looked at that page and it didn't sink in...

The one I sent you a link to?? :lol:

[zoidberg]

The one I sent you a link to?? :lol:

Look, it was right under my nose, therefore invisible.

[Turbo]

Look, it was right under my nose, therefore invisible.

Hahahah!!

There's a useful sticky on the racing page too:
http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?477-My-first-race-St-George-round-1-2-Marshy-Help!

[KANGA]

I'm planning on doing 600 at this point. Just gotta check my coinage in a week or two from now.

[Leezx10r]

I am locked in! And just prepping the old zx10 to make sure she's at her best! Myself on the other hand [emoji39]

[Turbo]

Myself on the other hand [emoji39]

Lap record.. :rockon:

[Leezx10r]

Lap record.. :rockon:

Lap record or PB lol

Am felling PB's if the weather is kind!

[Turbo]

PB's all around I reckon!!

[Leezx10r]

PB's all around I reckon!!

Agree [emoji122][emoji6][emoji41][emoji469]

[Linden]

Just work out I'm actually racing for serious money in Bears F5 I'm leading by 1pt (I own the twisty track and get mugged at Hidden Valley and PI) but 1st is $300 and a set of tyres say $800 total 2nd is $200 so ダイビング ダイビング ダイビング"Tora Tora Tora" into turn 2 every start for me

[Kimbo]

This is great to hear Linden,since I am running for fun , I think I might just sit in front of you with the RSV4. Oh my other RSV4 will be raced as well , so we can tag team you, This will be fun, ha,

[KANGA]

ah bugger cut off closes tomorrow, think I'll just have to make the plunge and eat toast for dinner if I have to.

[Turbo]

ah bugger cut off closes tomorrow, think I'll just have to make the plunge and eat toast for dinner if I have to.

Racing toast!!
Essential part of the process :thumb:

[Marshy]

I'll just have to make the plunge and eat toast for dinner if I have to.

Here, put this on your racing toast....

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9d/20/11/9d201139f9ef75356b42ebe1cb1520cf.jpg

[Linden]

This is great to hear Linden,since I am running for fun , I think I might just sit in front of you with the RSV4. Oh my other RSV4 will be raced as well , so we can tag team you, This will be fun, ha,

Actually if you can give me a tow down the straight I'd be keen for it :)

And the TMA's already done some of this parking in front of me at Honda in the wet at PI - last lap 1st leg

[Kimbo]

A tow, ha, ha

[zoidberg]

PB's all around I reckon!!

I've never had a proper timed lap. So no matter what I do, it's a PB!

[KANGA]

Right transferred the funds and forms submitted. Now how does this north circuit thing work for Saturday? Just don't turn right at T4 ay

[Little Mick]

Right transferred the funds and forms submitted. Now how does this north circuit thing work for Saturday? Just don't turn right at T4 ay

hopefully you also include turning left...

its actually a flip flop so watch a few of the boys lines on youtube etc to get a feel for it. its been a while since I rode it (not rushing back for the enjoyment), but from memory there was a bump coming out that tended to pop the front ...

treat it as a practice day through there till you have made your way around a few times and know where the track is at. Then go racing!!

[KANGA]

hopefully you also include turning left...

its actually a flip flop so watch a few of the boys lines on youtube etc to get a feel for it. its been a while since I rode it (not rushing back for the enjoyment), but from memory there was a bump coming out that tended to pop the front ...

treat it as a practice day through there till you have made your way around a few times and know where the track is at. Then go racing!!
Yeah just watched a few. The flop part looks pretty off camber? Never quite sure with action cam fish eye lenses though. Guessing you have to be a bit careful with the power there.
Bloody hate T10 already, don't know how I'm gonna feel coming in a gear higher lol

[Turbo]

I quite like the North Circuit to be honest. Did as Little Mick said the first time, took it easy for practice and wound it up gradually once I'd worked out some lines and where the grip was.
Ended up qualifying on the 2nd row! :thumb:

[Binksy]

It's actually really good fun I reckon, a nice change up. Certainly wouldn't que up to go there all the time but once a year is great fun. Good fast circuit and you can really get stuck into the throttle out of the flip flop.

[Marshy]

The flop part looks pretty off camber? Guessing you have to be a bit careful with the power there.

Exactly right! The flip is actually more on camber and grippier than it first appears, so you can go in pretty hard. But the flop is off camber and not very grippy. And there's a slight ridge just as you're asking for full throttle as you are coming back onto the T9 track, and there have been a number of serious accidents there. So be careful!


Bloody hate T10 already, don't know how I'm gonna feel coming in a gear higher lol

It's the best way to improve your T10 speed for the normal track later ;)

[KANGA]

It's the best way to improve your T10 speed for the normal track later ;)

Yeah I actually had that thought. Might help me get over it a bit once I've tried it faster ... still shitting my self though lol

[Kimbo]

Got to be careful on the way out , can high side there, also you end up at a higher speed coming into the last corner

[zooker]

Forms submitted at the last minute. Went all out and entered both 600's and Clubsport 600's. Figured the extra track time will come in handy. Looking forward to battling it out with others around my pace.....and beating Binksy of course :P

[Nelso]

Yeah just watched a few. The flop part looks pretty off camber? Never quite sure with action cam fish eye lenses though. Guessing you have to be a bit careful with the power there.
Bloody hate T10 already, don't know how I'm gonna feel coming in a gear higher lol

There are a few different lines through there, (but not much room to pass) so if you mess it up, it's not too big of a deal. As Marshy said, the left hander you can go in heaps faster than you think as you wash off speed tipping in and then when you hit the uphill. Just don't be ham fisted with the throttle over the crest and you'll be fine.

[Metal-Man]

Got to be careful on the way out , can high side there

Phat3r knows that one oh too well :p

[Krackeye]

Not a lot of competitors at this stage.
http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2u2u2

[KANGA]

Is there any reason why I would be listed for the Saturdays North Circuit but not the Sundays GP for 600cc D grade?

[Kris]

Not a lot of competitors at this stage.
http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2u2u2

3 races per class, at 5 laps right? $325 for 15 laps is expensive! $100 for the extra class, say you do bears/unlimted = $425 for 30 laps. Still quite expensive

[Linden]

Is there any reason why I would be listed for the Saturdays North Circuit but not the Sundays GP for 600cc D grade?

did you enter ... best be ringing and check

[KANGA]

did you enter ... best be ringing and check
Wait I'm an idiot, ignore me. Googled it and linked to an older document. Derp!

[Carl-52]

Im racing so ill see you there Kanga, though im in clubsport only. North circuit was fun last time, even though I spent all day sorting suspension out. Should be mental this time, Pbs for me.

[Carl-52]

Just checked the names, Clubsport D grade looks fun. Anyone notice the moto2 bike entered into 600s?

[chubb]

You'll be right.. you got 125hp on your bike anyway..

[Kris]

Just checked the names, Clubsport D grade looks fun. Anyone notice the moto2 bike entered into 600s?

Yep, its an older Moto2 bike but its got some tasty bits on it. Namely a set of KTR2 (or maybe 3) forks - Motor gets refreshed yearly by the Moto2 team. Pretty trick machine!

[Marshy]

3 races per class, at 5 laps right? $325 for 15 laps is expensive! $100 for the extra class, say you do bears/unlimted = $425 for 30 laps. Still quite expensive

Yeah, but that's only looking at Sunday. Most people do the Saturday (north circuit) too. Which then makes it $580 for 60 laps. Including two bike spots (half a garage). Plus separate warm up and qualifying sessions.

But I look at it much more about how many 'at bats' you get (times on track) rather than race laps.... my view is that I'd much rather be on the bike 10 times in a day for 5 laps each than 4 times in a day and do 12 laps each time. Same number of laps, but - for me at least - much much much more enjoyment out of more sessions. Which is the downside of ASBK; it's much more like WSBK or MotoGP - there are fewer, much longer sessions (practice and racing), which I don't like nearly as much as having lots of starts/sessions/finishes etc.

Speaking of expensive... the last FX round: one day of racing, $455 entry (one class), plus $180 for two bike spots. Dunno how many races (3? 4?) or race laps (7? 8?), but when you've paid $635 for a single day, there'd need to be a LOT of race laps to make it as good value for money.

[Marshy]

Not a lot of competitors at this stage.
http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2u2u2

Did anyone notice I'm now riding an Aprilia SP? It's last year's ART MotoGP bike....





Yeah rite!!! I wish. :pound:

[Binksy]

Speaking of expensive... the last FX round: one day of racing, $455 entry (one class), plus $180 for two bike spots. Dunno how many races (3? 4?) or race laps (7? 8?), but when you've paid $635 for a single day, there'd need to be a LOT of race laps to make it as good value for money.

FX schedule for Friday/Sat events

Rd7 will be a two day Friday and Saturday day/night event, estimated finish time for both days is 8pm it will be still light until
8.30pm.
Friday’s schedule: Superbike will receive 2 x 15 minute timed practice sessions and 1 x 20 minute qualifying session. All other
classes will receive 2 x 15 minute qualifying sessions and 2 races. Friday’s schedule is depending on circumstances such as weather
etc or if qualifying sessions are split.
Saturday all classes will receive 3 races.

Edit: Races are 6 lappers for Pro twins, Formula Oz and FX C & D grade. So $545 for 30 laps.... if you enter 1 class and aren't Marshy needing 20 garage spots for 1 class :P

[Marshy]

So $545 for 30 laps.... if you enter 1 class and aren't Marshy needing 20 garage spots for 1 class :P

:cool: :D I stand by my overkill on the bikes front :thumb: :cheer:

Walk softly and carry a spare motorcycle, I always say ;)

[Turbo]

What is it again?
"Two of everything, then two spare of the things I have two of..."

[zoidberg]

Gah... I was hoping somehow there'd be some kind of paperwork fuckup and I'd miss out on entry... Hahah, just kidding kind of... Name is in print, nerves are jangling.

[Kris]

Yeah, but that's only looking at Sunday. Most people do the Saturday (north circuit) too. Which then makes it $580 for 60 laps. Including two bike spots (half a garage). Plus separate warm up and qualifying sessions.

But I look at it much more about how many 'at bats' you get (times on track) rather than race laps.... my view is that I'd much rather be on the bike 10 times in a day for 5 laps each than 4 times in a day and do 12 laps each time. Same number of laps, but - for me at least - much much much more enjoyment out of more sessions. Which is the downside of ASBK; it's much more like WSBK or MotoGP - there are fewer, much longer sessions (practice and racing), which I don't like nearly as much as having lots of starts/sessions/finishes etc.

Speaking of expensive... the last FX round: one day of racing, $455 entry (one class), plus $180 for two bike spots. Dunno how many races (3? 4?) or race laps (7? 8?), but when you've paid $635 for a single day, there'd need to be a LOT of race laps to make it as good value for money.

True, i guess they price it for you to do the whole weekend - makes sense! Fx is as you've said, no different!

[Binksy]

:cool: :D I stand by my overkill on the bikes front :thumb: :cheer:

Walk softly and carry a spare motorcycle, I always say ;)

Just jealous cause I don't have 2 bikes :(

[Marshy]

All track time is expensive, unfortunately. It didn't used to be that way, but with no other tracks in Sydney, ARDC have a monopoly, massive demand, and free reign to set sky-high prices. It's $22k per day (on a weekend), plus mandatory cleaning and security ($5k for two days) to hire the track, so a two-day weekend is minimum $50k. St George's costs from last year were almost $75k for the weekend (medical, printing, office stuff, flaggies lunches, etc etc). If they get 150 riders, that's $500 each. If they don't (and don't count cross-entries in the numbers, because they aren't full-fare, so to speak), then the club wears the loss.

FX subsidises the costs with revenue from sponsorship, advertising, and a cut of Dunlop's action (plus other businesses that might want to spruik their wares).

But any way you cut it, it's an expensive activity!

[Marshy]

Just jealous cause I don't have 2 bikes :(

But money is free in the current interest rate environment! Anyone will give you a wad of cash for up to 2 years, interest free. Go nuts, I reckon.



Disclaimer: Not sound financial advice.

[Krackeye]

What did the PI club race(Prestons??) day cost recently Marshy.

[Marshy]

What did the PI club race(Prestons??) day cost recently Marshy.

Can't remember.... Less than St George/FX, but not much less, from memory. Factor in the garage, and it was pretty similar. That's cross-entering also.

The cost of hiring Phillip Island for Prestons two years ago was $36k for the two days. Dunno what other expenses they incurred, but that was what they paid PI circuit. So a fair whack cheaper than 2 days at the Creek, but still not loose change....

[Kimbo]

The FTR600 is racing in the BEARS as well. Who cares about money, having a good time with friends is more important. It cost $425.00 to race at PI in August with Prestons

[Marshy]

The FTR600 is racing in the BEARS as well. Who cares about money, having a good time with friends is more important. It cost $425.00 to race at PI in August with Prestons

Hmmmmm. Japanese engine, so is it actually a BEARS bike? ;)

Totally agree Kimbo re the money. If you wanna cheaper hobby, go play golf!


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[Krackeye]

Membership and green fees= Highway robbery!:spy:


Hmmmmm. Japanese engine, so is it actually a BEARS bike? ;)

Totally agree Kimbo re the money. If you wanna cheaper hobby, go play golf!


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[Kimbo]

Yep, like Bimota YB and SB series of bikes

[zoidberg]

Might seem like a silly question, but what classes race together? If I've overlooked it, or it's in the MOMS, then I will feel bad, sorry Owen :confused:

[Turbo]

Hey Nath, the classes are on the supp regs: http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2t2x2

Once they've numbers confirmed, they'll release a programme of events that'll likely look something like this:
http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=t2z2q2

[Kimbo]

Practice day on the Friday now

[Linden]

Hmmmmm. Japanese engine, so is it actually a BEARS bike? ;)

That old kettle of fish ...

whats an Aprilia 250 then


Basically it must have a MAJOR part that's B,E or A ish and BE badged as a BEAR ie a Harris Honda is bad but a Harris with a Honda engine is OK

[zoidberg]

Hey Nath, the classes are on the supp regs: http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2t2x2

Once they've numbers confirmed, they'll release a programme of events that'll likely look something like this:
http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=t2z2q2

Thanks mate! The waiting is killing me.

[Marshy]

whats an Aprilia 250 then

Aprilia make a 250? Or anything other than race RSV4s? This is news to me ;)

[Marshy]

Practice day on the Friday now

Yeah, it's an ARDC Private Practice.

[Button699]

Yeah, but that's only looking at Sunday. Most people do the Saturday (north circuit) too. Which then makes it $580 for 60 laps. Including two bike spots (half a garage). Plus separate warm up and qualifying sessions.

But I look at it much more about how many 'at bats' you get (times on track) rather than race laps.... my view is that I'd much rather be on the bike 10 times in a day for 5 laps each than 4 times in a day and do 12 laps each time. Same number of laps, but - for me at least - much much much more enjoyment out of more:spy: sessions. Which is the downside of ASBK; it's much more like WSBK or MotoGP - there are fewer, much longer sessions (practice and racing), which I don't like nearly as much as having lots of starts/sessions/finishes etc.

Speaking of expensive... the last FX round: one day of racing, $455 entry (one class), plus $180 for two bike spots. Dunno how many races (3? 4?) or race laps (7? 8?), but when you've paid $635 for a single day, there'd need to be a LOT of race laps to make it as good value for money.

It's all a small price when looking at those shiny bits of plastic sitting on ya shelf afterwards..... Eh!!!!

[Leezx10r]

It's all a small price when looking at those shiny bits of plastic sitting on ya shelf afterwards..... Eh!!!!

Love the bling!

[dadat178]

Might seem like a silly question, but what classes race together? If I've overlooked it, or it's in the MOMS, then I will feel bad, sorry Owen :confused:

The list of competitors shows the events ie what classes are in each event.

[zoidberg]

Oh, okay, so unlimited clubsport has 5.11.17 next to it, that is the race number? Or event number? Ie, 5th race, 11th race and 17th race?

That makes sense, so whatever classes have those, are gridding up together? Cool, thanks, if I have that right!

[Marshy]

Ie, 5th race, 11th race and 17th race?


This is correct

[Button699]

Love the bling!

Only reason I show up!! And to try beat you!! Hahaha. You better bring ur A game mate:fear:

[Leezx10r]

Only reason I show up!! And to try beat you!! Hahaha. You better bring ur A game mate:fear:

Don't you worry about me, soil brother [emoji6]
But your a C grader, so it's not fair really is it hehe.
I cannot wait BTW [emoji469][emoji41][emoji119]🏻
You staying across the road Ben?

[Button699]

Apparently it's all booked out according to the missus... I'll give me a call and tell them to save me a room if one becomes available

[Leezx10r]

Apparently it's all booked out according to the missus... I'll give me a call and tell them to save me a room if one becomes available

Yes it is. I booked in September as its STG plus ACDC are in town also

[Button699]

Yes it is. I booked in September as its STG plus ACDC are in town also

That explains it

[Marshy]

Much healthier updated entry list was posted up on Sunday: http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2u2u2

Getting very excited!!

[Turbo]

I dunno, that still looks pretty sparse.. look at all the double entries!?
How's the SP-1 coming along btw? :lol:

[Marshy]

How's the SP-1 coming along btw? :lol:

Just waiting for it to be delivered ;)

[Marshy]

Yeah, it's an ARDC Private Practice.

Speaking of which, ARDC just chased me with the customary prompt for bike registrations. There are 5 already (and I'm about to send mine in), so I'm sure there'll be no shortage of numbers, but get 'em in anyway folks! It's not like you're not gonna turn up even if the weather looks a bit iffy. And it makes the registration process much easier if you've already paid.

[Krackeye]

I'll sort mine out tomoz.

[Turbo]

PP form submitted.. boom! Can't wait!! :peace:

[Metal-Man]

if i had ordered fairings a lil bit earlier, maybe, just maybe, I could of entered

[Turbo]

I've got an old crashed set I could lend you...? Not pretty but they work.

[Metal-Man]

I've got an old crashed set I could lend you...? Not pretty but they work.

thanks but no thanks Owen .. need to do a shakedown b4 I go out an race it from the rebuild :D

[Metal-Man]

Nick !!


Are the boys workin their magic on my paint job?? ;-)

Also, when can I expect to pick up the forks?

[Turbo]

Good plan, Cam. Blow away the cobwebs!!

[Binksy]

You still on the rebuild from Wakefield Cam? Didn't realise your stack was that bad :(

[Wolfie57]

Just heard from Jan that Formulas 3-5 have been moved from BEARS to 400 race as 400's only had 9 and they were worried about lap time differentials in BEARS.

She's getting loads of late entries which is good as she reckons they haven't taken enough cash to pay for the track hire yet!

[Turbo]

Glad to hear it's filling out. It's a great event, would be a shame to see them struggle to make ends meet.

[Wolfie57]

Yeh I agree mate, I'm surprised as there were big numbers last year.

The nerves kicking in yet mate? Its the big anniversary! :peace:

[Kimbo]

thats only 1 BEAR, LINDEN on his 696 monster. Also a race meet at Morgan Park Queensland so a few BEARS are staying up there for that, Also 3 hr race at Mac Park SA on that week end

[Turbo]

The nerves kicking in yet mate? Its the big anniversary! :peace:

Hahah, the most nervous I was was actually at the drags, the first time I was back on the bike. After I worked out what I was doing wrong tho, it's been fine.
I was cheering under the helmet at the start of the PI races!! :thumb: :cool:
Unfortunately I'm not racing next weekend tho. Totally out of cash, having paid through the nose for a trip to UK over Christmas and NY.
I'll be there on Monday and Friday and hanging around for the race days. Will be back in for round 1/2 tho!!

[Linden]

thats only 1 BEAR, LINDEN on his 696 monster. Also a race meet at Morgan Park Queensland so a few BEARS are staying up there for that, Also 3 hr race at Mac Park SA on that week end

Ha ha

Yeah Jan rang me with the bad news (wanted to do double duty BEARS F5 and TwinSprints)

A Quick look at the list sees at least me and the Club Prez in F5 + 3 F4 dinosaurs and 2 F3s

So Kimbo you going to run the 400 and do some blocking for me :)

[Wolfie57]

Unfortunately I'm not racing next weekend tho. Totally out of cash, having paid through the nose for a trip to UK over Christmas and NY.
I'll be there on Monday and Friday and hanging around for the race days. Will be back in for round 1/2 tho!!

Gutted mate, its the weekend everyone will be talking about you so you have to at least come along!

Save it for a championship tilt next season mate :first:

[Marshy]

Soooooooo excited!!! Can't wait for Monday, then Friday and Saturday and Sunday!!


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[Kimbo]

no Linden RSV4 time

[Turbo]

Gutted mate, its the weekend everyone will be talking about you so you have to at least come along!

Save it for a championship tilt next season mate :first:

I'll be there mate, wandering around whilst dishing out unsolicited advice.... kicking tyres... y'know, all the essentials you'll need. :cool:

[Leezx10r]

I'll be there mate, wandering around whilst dishing out unsolicited advice.... kicking tyres... y'know, all the essentials you'll need. :cool:

What's new [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[Turbo]

^^^ :rofl: :pound:

[Metal-Man]

You still on the rebuild from Wakefield Cam? Didn't realise your stack was that bad :(

yea mate, the frame was bent, swing arm bent, wheels bent, forks bent ... i was bent lol ....

engine oil cover was cracked (right side, in front of clutch cover) top triple bent, lower triple smashed, clip-ons stuffed, lost the front reservoir, forks were ground off at the top clickers, cluster/dash cracked/damaged, fairings stuffed, tank damaged, sub frame bent, just everything was bent.
it's all been straightened now, got another pair of forks from Tristan, waiting for Marshy to mod the internals.

it's a slow process when you dun have factory backing (sigh)

[dadat178]

Anyone know if we can get garage access on Friday arvo?

[Turbo]

Friday morning!! There is a private practice.

[dadat178]

I wish, but am too old to do 3 days :violin:sounds like Friday arvo should be ok though

[Turbo]

I wish, but am too old to do 3 days :violin:sounds like Friday arvo should be ok though

Yeah it'll be fine. You might need to wait for a car to pack up if someone is in your garage tho.

[Carl-52]

You guys and your practice days! Ill just turn up on the weekend then I guess and throw down some Pb's. :D Tires, and fluids sorted, Fancy Carl Kitson Shiflight will have its first on track trial on Saturday morning, Just need to get fuel and fix up my boot and im good to go. Got to qualy well and go for a holeshot or two with these new tweaks ive done ;) Should be a mental weekend.

[Binksy]

What's the major sponsor's excuse for not taking part??? :P

[Carl-52]

No sponsor this time, hes managing (hes not being payed a wage) I have provided for everything this round (helps by having full time employment this time)

[Binksy]

Good effort, how come the old man isn't riding around in circles too?

[Carl-52]

Hes old and tired, who knows. Probably forgot it was on hahahahah And no I wouldn't remind him or he'll go faster than me again

[Marshy]

Probably forgot it was on

Ahahahaha!!! :pound:


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[Stu23]

funny bugger ! and i have to live with him......... money the only reason im not showing you how to race ;) life gets in the way sometimes, but ill be there to give you all a hard time and tell you how fast i used to be ROFLROFLROFL

[Button699]

Don't you worry about me, soil brother [emoji6]
But your a C grader, so it's not fair really is it hehe.
I cannot wait BTW [emoji469][emoji41][emoji119]🏻
You staying across the road Ben?

Am booked in across the road mate!!!

[Leezx10r]

Am booked in across the road mate!!!

Drinks at the bar [emoji482][emoji106]🏻

[Button699]

You betcha!!!!!!��������

[Marshy]

Garage allocations are up: http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v2v2w2

[Marshy]

Picked up a couple of fronts for the weekend.....
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/c6059de316428cfc9928735f2df61a81.jpg


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[jaswib]

Picked up a couple of fronts for the weekend.....
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/c6059de316428cfc9928735f2df61a81.jpg


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Are these the tasty dunlops you have been running.

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[Marshy]

Are these the tasty dunlops you have been running.

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That they surely be ;)

[jaswib]

That they surely be ;)
Im coming out on sunday to watch mate ill pop by and grab one what garage are you in ill also drool over you new toy also [emoji13] [emoji13]

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[Marshy]

Garage 26, mate. See you there :cheer:

[Marshy]

Oh, not that there was any doubt, but I can confirm that Friday is definitely on!

[zoidberg]

Picked up a couple of fronts for the weekend.....
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/c6059de316428cfc9928735f2df61a81.jpg


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tyre porn

[Nelso]

Picked up a couple of fronts for the weekend.....

Where from?

[KANGA]

F*cks sake Marshy its definitely going to rain now!!

[Marshy]

Lol, sorry Kanga :laugh:

Seriously though, it's looking better and better:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/3506f2905e2aa5578bc64a6d26e448b9.jpg


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[Penko]

Jealous of you guys, should be a great weekend!

[Marshy]

Jealous of you guys, should be a great weekend!

Pity you can't be with us! Catch up soon, I hope :thumb:

[Turbo]

Your sun dance is working!! Keep it up!! :lol:

Lol, sorry Kanga :laugh:

Seriously though, it's looking better and better:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/3506f2905e2aa5578bc64a6d26e448b9.jpg


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[zooker]

Might have missed it, but can we leave our gear at the track on Friday afternoon?

[Krackeye]

Is normally not a problem.
I'm getting excited! Three days yeeha!

[zoidberg]

Good luck today everyone! Hopefully the rain holds off, I've been trying my sundance, but I was never a good dancer. See you tomorrow! PB's all round!

[Marshy]

Top day today!! Everyone in the garage was having a ball :thumb: GP circuit tomorrow!

[zoidberg]

Nice one! Can't wait till tomorrow, see you kids out there!

[Turbo]

Congrats to everybody out there over the weekend. Made for some fantastic spectating!! :cool: :thumb:
Plenty of PB's and some fantastic passing, all round!
Sorry to hear about Kanga's off at T1, I hear he's out of surgery and recovering well at hospital.

[Kris]

What happened to the Natsoft timing for today?

[Button699]

So it was kanga that crashed t1. Fark . I was thinking this arvo I didn't run into him yesty arvo or today.... Real bad spot for a stack... All the best muck for a speedy recovery

[Linden]

sorry to hear about Kanga ... never good to hear the chopper ...

My weekend went a bit pair shaped (for Bears only the first 2 races of each day counted)

Lead F5 by 1 pt
Race one - great start and pushed past my rival down into turn 4 but was passed on the straight and never got back in touch

Now 4pt down
Race two - out on warm up an realized I hadn't refuelled tossed up hoping and riding slow but decided pit lane and second was best (was a bit speedy in to pits and through the lane ... got away with it) despite the slow lap times was one of the rides of my life on a (slightly damp - nah just in the head - track) passing 7 guys in 5 laps including my competition out of old 10 into 11 on the last lap (but then came the straight and I lost 2 of those places)

Now 9pt and need to win the first 2 GP legs
Race 3 (Race 1 Sunday) - Got him into 4 again (turning left this time) but got caught into turn 1 - had been a BUGGER all weekend for me and was way down on speed there, front kept walking sideways ... after he passed a couple of 300s I got stuck and that was that championship over (ignoring DNF)

Now 14pt down
Race 4 went to refuel and KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION - hauled the spare bike off the trailer after the gate closed but could get it running in time (note to self spare bike only useful if battery is charged) - despite empting all tool box and even going through 2 garbage bins I have not found the key - don't know what happened to it .... I never take the key out except to refuel and then its locked in the cap lock and back to ignition ... I'm at a buggered if some one found a key let me know as it will save me a new transponder chip and locksmith to open tank

Finally got a indication of HP of the other bike
Me 700cc and 72Hp
Him 900cc and 89Hp and then they did engine work and made it faster - need to build a bigger long track bike ... need a 2001 - 2004 904 Monster or SS motor (have the rest...)

[zoidberg]

Wow, what a fun bloody day on track! I can't believe I left it so long to have a go! Great to meet a few more of the blokes from on here.

Few things I worked out from the day;

1. I have absolutely no idea on how to race launch a motorcycle. Race 1, took off like a teenage girl on facebook at a set of traffic lights. Race 2, two wheelies and a false neutral. Race 3, had it sitting on the friction point at about 7 thou, bike crept forward, jump start 10 second penalty.

2. What a friendly, great bunch of people that are into this racing thing.

3. If your knee slider comes off on the first lap, continuing to ride for the rest of the race makes lefthanders bloody hard. Once I dabbed it down a couple of times, I ended up not using my knee at all, it really makes a couple of the corners scary. It also makes a fucking mess:

http://i.imgur.com/mNJBDJz.jpg

4. I'm hooked.

5. PB! 1:41.56 something... in race one! SO happy with that! I was hoping to get to 1:40s in the next couple of races, but no knee slider, then spots of rain in the last race meant it wasn't to be.

Cheers fellas, and thanks for everyones friendly faces that took a lot of the nerves and stress away.

Nath

PS; hope Kanga recovers well, nasty place to go down.

[Marshy]

More videos are up. Unlimited race 1, Sunday:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQRYAa7v7A

[Turbo]

Yiewww!! Great footage :thumb: :cool:

[Ruckos87]

Love your editing nick [emoji106]


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[Mstevo]

rubbin's racing as they say, and if this had rubbed we would have both been gone, it was much much closer than even these stills appear :-)
and I have to say the pink vest probably saved both of us, although I was probably to cautious with my overtaking because of the vests as well as being way of my best over the weekend.
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[chubb]

Hey Nick,

old school is best.. music accompanying the bike vid shouldn't be there.. bike sounds only.. go vroom vroom

[Marshy]

rubbin's racing as they say, and if this had rubbed we would have both been gone, it was much much closer than even these stills appear :-)
and I have to say the pink vest probably saved both of us, although I was probably to cautious with my overtaking because of the vests as well as being way of my best over the weekend.
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Rubbing's racing only applies to cars. On bikes it's dangerous. Post the vid tho. Maybe the angle is deceiving?

[Marshy]

Hey Nick,

old school is best.. music accompanying the bike vid shouldn't be there.. bike sounds only.. go vroom vroom

But I like the music!

[Binksy]

rubbin's racing as they say

Wooo I got to go racing!
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Was a fun weekend and a reasonably fitting farewell to the R6 getting 1st C grade 600 clubsport and 2nd 600cc C grade Saturday then 2nd 600cc clubsport for Sunday. Still unsure why someone found the need to bounce off me on the back straight on the way through...

Considering all the really close and fun racing I've been doing with Rodney, Keith, Carl, Steve, Tom, Rob and Craig all year long it was kinda scary seeing what the extra ring in's we had at Sydney get up to on track.

Bring on the thousand for next year :D

[zooker]

What a weekend! My first St George meet went about 1000x better than expected. Cross entering in 600cc and 600 Clubsport meant plenty of races, and thankfully the results are now up on Natsoft because they all blend together in my memory.

Saturday was fun having never ridden North Circuit before. Love the flip-flop. Ended up with 2nd in 600 Clubsport D-grade and 3rd 600cc D-grade.

Having previously only managed 1:45's at my last GP circuit track day, I was fully expecting to be sitting mid-to rear of the pack on Sunday. Seems that throwing me in a race with some of you quick blokes provided sufficient motivation to drop 5 seconds off my PB, nailing a few 1:40 lap times over Sunday. Managed to stay infront of Rob to end up with 1st in both 600cc and 600 Cubsport D-grade.

I look forward to the full series next year.

[Krackeye]

What a weekend! My first St George meet went about 1000x better than expected. Cross entering in 600cc and 600 Clubsport meant plenty of races, and thankfully the results are now up on Natsoft because they all blend together in my memory.

Saturday was fun having never ridden North Circuit before. Love the flip-flop. Ended up with 2nd in 600 Clubsport D-grade and 3rd 600cc D-grade.

Having previously only managed 1:45's at my last GP circuit track day, I was fully expecting to be sitting mid-to rear of the pack on Sunday. Seems that throwing me in a race with some of you quick blokes provided sufficient motivation to drop 5 seconds off my PB, nailing a few 1:40 lap times over Sunday. Managed to stay infront of Rob to end up with 1st in both 600cc and 600 Cubsport D-grade.

I look forward to the full series next year.

That's an insane amount to drop from your PB. Well done!

[Krackeye]

I had an awesome fun filled w/e. had 4the and 5th finishes in all races over the 2 days. One dnf race 2 on the Sat as I tried wets on a dry track. Don't seem to work so well. After the 4th bug slide just parked it. Also officially have led my first race as I got the holeshot from 4th in the last race on Sun. Had some fun racing with Gav Mundie in that one. He nabbed me on the line.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5TiAGDAPGI&feature=youtu.be

[zoidberg]

What a weekend! My first St George meet went about 1000x better than expected. Cross entering in 600cc and 600 Clubsport meant plenty of races, and thankfully the results are now up on Natsoft because they all blend together in my memory.

Saturday was fun having never ridden North Circuit before. Love the flip-flop. Ended up with 2nd in 600 Clubsport D-grade and 3rd 600cc D-grade.

Having previously only managed 1:45's at my last GP circuit track day, I was fully expecting to be sitting mid-to rear of the pack on Sunday. Seems that throwing me in a race with some of you quick blokes provided sufficient motivation to drop 5 seconds off my PB, nailing a few 1:40 lap times over Sunday. Managed to stay infront of Rob to end up with 1st in both 600cc and 600 Cubsport D-grade.

I look forward to the full series next year.

Wow! great result mate, well done!

[zoidberg]

I had an awesome fun filled w/e. had 4the and 5th finishes in all races over the 2 days. One dnf race 2 on the Sat as I tried wets on a dry track. Don't seem to work so well. After the 4th bug slide just parked it. Also officially have led my first race as I got the holeshot from 4th in the last race on Sun. Had some fun racing with Gav Mundie in that one. He nabbed me on the line.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5TiAGDAPGI&feature=youtu.be

Hey mate, was just looking at results, 2nd race clubsport, tha last lap would be interesting? There were a few of us within the second over the line! I remember turn 9 was entertaining! I was on the old 04 R1, number 272. I can't wait for the next race meet!

Cheers,

Nath

just watched it, you were ahead into turn 9, was exciting just behind you, top stuff though! Love all the detail in the vid, cheers!

[Krackeye]

Hehe! Wish I had the rear camera. I'll say hi next time Zoidberg.

Ah, yes. I see the 4 of of you covered by .5sec.

[Button699]

rubbin's racing as they say, and if this had rubbed we would have both been gone, it was much much closer than even these stills appear :-)
and I have to say the pink vest probably saved both of us, although I was probably to cautious with my overtaking because of the vests as well as being way of my best over the weekend.
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Was this the last clubsport race on the sat?? I was watching this from on the roof.... There was a third bike in with you guys... I remember thinking fark... That is some close racing

[Turbo]

rubbin's racing as they say, and if this had rubbed we would have both been gone, it was much much closer than even these stills appear :-)
and I have to say the pink vest probably saved both of us, although I was probably to cautious with my overtaking because of the vests as well as being way of my best over the weekend.

Oooft! That is close.. Is that not Breezey??

[Turbo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5TiAGDAPGI&feature=youtu.be

Nice vids, mate :thumb:
What do you use for the overlay??

[Krackeye]

Cheers. Racerender.

[Turbo]

Cheers. Racerender.

Very cool. What logger/timer did you use with it? Was it easy to sync up?

[Krackeye]

Speedangle.
Once you get a handle on the software, very easy. Maybe 10mins.
Mstevo's setup is awesome having seen it on the w/e. Records everything to the memory card and auto sorts the front and rear cam into PIP and overlays the data automatically. No work to do what so ever. Vbox I think he said it was.

[Turbo]

Yeah, seen Mark's setup. Such a good bit of kit. Soooo easy! Massive timesaver too. :thumb:

[zoidberg]

Hehe! Wish I had the rear camera. I'll say hi next time Zoidberg.

Ah, yes. I see the 4 of of you covered by .5sec.

I wish I'd have put my camera on, would've been great, but first race meet, it was one less thing to worry about. Mind you, only doing one class, I had loads of time, so will know a little more for the next! Sure I will meet you soon, mate.

[Krackeye]

This is the first race on Sunday. With some dodgy editing at the start. :whistle:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4XCvEkOcps

[KANGA]

Hey guys still alive and kicking. Won't be riding for a while yet though. Bunged up ankle and wrist but hopefully won't be anything lasting. Hope everyone had a better weekend then I did!

[Marshy]

This is the first race on Sunday. With some dodgy editing at the start. :whistle:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4XCvEkOcps

"this video is private".

[Marshy]

Hey guys still alive and kicking. Won't be riding for a while yet though. Bunged up ankle and wrist but hopefully won't be anything lasting. Hope everyone had a better weekend then I did!

Good to hear from you, Mick. I hate to say it, but in a nice return to old form, yours was the only significant stoppage and injury of the weekend. Bummer that it happened to you :( But good for the rest of us that there weren't a series of incidents ;)

[KANGA]

Nah Good to hear, I was down watching in November last year. Glad I didn't start the ball rolling for another one of those weekends!


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[Krackeye]

"this video is private".

Whoops. Should be ok now.

[Krackeye]

Heal up strong Kanga. Glad you weren't smashed up too bad.