St George Round 1+2 2016 - SMSP

[Turbo]

Just sent off my rego, yiewww!! :rockon:
Who's in for this one??

http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_events.php?event=Roadrace

[Metal-Man]

if the bike is ready ... absolutely

waiting on one thing

[chubb]

Just sent off my rego, yiewww!! :rockon:
Who's in for this one??

http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_events.php?event=Roadrace

600cc club sport champion this year??

[Turbo]

600cc club sport champion this year??

Hahaha, I'd love to have a crack! Not sure how many rounds I can commit to with my daughter on the way tho...

[Leezx10r]

Yep, am in. Cannot wait


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[windy]

Yep im in

[Marshy]

YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAA!!

Of course I'm in


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[jaswib]

Yep im in just gotta wait till payday for booking

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[Helmet]

Yep, I'm in. Sent away for it today!

[Marshy]

Entry sent!! :thumb:

[windy]

Forms in 👍

[jaswib]

Yep all done to

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[Helmet]

Yeww!

[cormac]

Just took a deep breath and pressed send. Can't wait to make by debut in Feb...

[Leezx10r]

Just took a deep breath and pressed send. Can't wait to make by debut in Feb...

Welcome to a life long addiction.

[Binksy]

Looks like I'm in Unlimited and Unlimited Clubsport!

[Marshy]

Just took a deep breath and pressed send. Can't wait to make by debut in Feb...

Woohoo!! Tops! You'll love it ;)

[Marshy]

Looks like I'm in Unlimited and Unlimited Clubsport!

What year is your 10R??

[johnnyb]

I'm in...bears, unlimited club sport


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[zoidberg]

In. Unlimited and unlimited clubsport.

[Binksy]

What year is your 10R??

12/10 :D

Hope to get to the bottom of my electrical issues on the Aus day track day before hand.

[Marshy]

Hey, did you all realise there's a Stay Upring track day on the Friday (the 5th)? It was a late addition to the SU calendar.... I missed it until it was pointed out to me! Book in now for practice.

Also, don't forget there's ARDC private practice on the Monday before, the 1st. :thumb: :cool:

[Petefrost]

Not me sadly, bike still bent up and not much cash to fix it with.......(excuse me while I go and cry into my pillow)


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[dadat178]

In, both days, but work in shed to do

[Turbo]

Not me sadly, bike still bent up and not much cash to fix it with.......(excuse me while I go and cry into my pillow)


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Gutted mate!! How much is left to do?

[Carl-52]

Im in for this... :D PB here i come. Clubsport 600 only

[Turbo]

Hey, did you all realise there's a Stay Upring track day on the Friday (the 5th)? It was a late addition to the SU calendar.... I missed it until it was pointed out to me! Book in now for practice.

Also, don't forget there's ARDC private practice on the Monday before, the 1st. :thumb: :cool:

Woohoo!! I'm in for the 30th, 1st and 5th as well as 600+Clubby StG.
It's been aaaaages! What way does the track go again??

[Turbo]

:D PB here i come.

PB's all around, I reckon. With the new T5 section we've no excuse!!

[Carl-52]

hahhaha im all ready good at t5... Time to excel at it! some other places getting surfaced too and some patches... will be great.

[Turbo]

some other places getting surfaced too and some patches... will be great.

Ooooh, really?? What else are they doing?? :pop2:

[Carl-52]

no clue but i have heard that they were planning on more than just resurfacing t5 since they have to close the track.

[Turbo]

no clue but i have heard that they were planning on more than just resurfacing t5 since they have to close the track.

That'd be good. Depends if the money is there or not, I guess.

[Ruckos87]

Hey, did you all realise there's a Stay Upring track day on the Friday (the 5th)? It was a late addition to the SU calendar.... I missed it until it was pointed out to me! Book in now for practice.

Also, don't forget there's ARDC private practice on the Monday before, the 1st. :thumb: :cool:

In for the 5th, still building some confidence before I enter st George. prob do RYM at WP then give it a crack.


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[Metal-Man]

hopefully pay to enter this week or next at latest, plus do the TD fri before the race

600CS only, as I haven't raced since mid last year.
New bike feel ... new susp etc

[Carl-52]

Take it easy Cam, will all be different :D Will be good to see you tho

[Metal-Man]

Take it easy Cam, will all be different :D Will be good to see you tho

I'll be cruisin up the front with all u newbies behind me :p

[Marshy]

For those who are racing the first time, here's a guide: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?477-My-first-race-St-George-round-1-2-Marshy-Help!

[Helmet]

For those who are racing the first time, here's a guide: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?477-My-first-race-St-George-round-1-2-Marshy-Help!

Cheers Marshy! Bloody hell I'm getting keen!

[Marshy]

Me too!! Can't wait.


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[zoidberg]

For those who are racing the first time, here's a guide: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?477-My-first-race-St-George-round-1-2-Marshy-Help!

All the good stuff is in part 2.

[Wolfie57]

In for St George and also 26th, ARDC day and 5th Feb.

BTW does anyone know the ruling on Clubsport? I was told my bike was eligible this year but when I looked at the Supp Regs it says it must be before 1st Jan 2010......

[simonr]

In for St George and also 26th, ARDC day and 5th Feb.

BTW does anyone know the ruling on Clubsport? I was told my bike was eligible this year but when I looked at the Supp Regs it says it must be before 1st Jan 2010......

the sup regs weren't updated, I emailed jan and she confirmed they were wrong. it is 2011

[Wolfie57]

Ah sweet, thanks mate!

[Craig]

Forms are in... I'm there [emoji106]🏻.

Additionally anyone selling a track day spot on Jan 26th? Need to test the bike after some work. Please contact me if you are or now of anyone who is

Cheers


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[Pato]

After sitting out most of last year I'm there for Unlimited Clubsport

[Marshy]

A big turnout this year, hopefully!! :cheer: :rockon:

[Carl-52]

And new surface at T1!!!!!!!!! 1622

[Turbo]

And new surface at T1!!!!!!!!! 1622

OMG!!!! Amazing!
Can't flippin wait to ride it. :thumb:

[Marshy]

Oh My God Oh My God Oh My God!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!

[Binksy]

Wooo looking forward to aus day to test it out!

[Kris]

Whole thing or just a strip along the ripple?

[Carl-52]

Looks like the inside half of t1, so the important bit... also removing the shitty tarmac run off around the outside of t2 with new concrete. No news or pictures for t5. They are redoing some gravel traps, new entrance road under the tunnel and into pits, drainage etc so it doesnt flood again and a few little things.

[Mr.Ed]

Wait, what... An uncrashed bit of tarmac?? Hmmmm...

[Kimbo]

First race meeting of the year will be BEARS Morgan Park in May

[Marshy]

Wait, what... An uncrashed bit of tarmac?? Hmmmm...

You might need to un-mothball your bike. We can't have your record lapsing.

[Marshy]

First race meeting of the year will be BEARS Morgan Park in May

Ummm, not sure I follow, Kimbo.

[johnnyb]

Oh My God Oh My God Oh My God!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!

Now you don't have to chase suspension setup to handle the bumps in T1....don't know how you organized it but well done (much cheaper to just change a couple of clickers but who am I to know)


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[Kimbo]

OS from 28th Jan till 13 April.Cant even get my free PI trackday before the end of june

[Turbo]

Now you don't have to chase suspension setup to handle the bumps in T1....

Now, if they would just straighten out those pesky bends, we wouldn't have to chase handling either! :lol:

[Metal-Man]

Now, if they would just straighten out those pesky bends, we wouldn't have to chase handling either! :lol:

1/4 mile drag strip is on the other side of the hill lol

[Metal-Man]

filling form out now (already paid direct transfer)
hmmm who can i garage with? :p

[Mr.Ed]

You might need to un-mothball your bike. We can't have your record lapsing.

http://img-comment-fun.9cache.com/media/089f4aaa145175061569082699_700wa_0.gif

[Linden]

OS from 28th Jan till 13 April.Cant even get my free PI trackday before the end of june
Need to plan better I'm back from the Dolimites on the 27th - enough time to get over get lag and get bouncy bits refreshed

[Marshy]

Now you don't have to chase suspension setup to handle the bumps in T1....don't know how you organized it but well done

Thank you, thank you :humble::humble::humble::humble:

I figured with what it was costing me in track time and suspension setup, it'd be cheaper to slip ARDC a paper bag full of cash. I got the idea from reading about property developers and our politicians, and then got some help to make it happen:

http://prod.static9.net.au/_/media/network/home/streams/2015/08/18/11/55/1808_mehajer_env_sp.ashx?w=603

[zoidberg]

Thank you, thank you :humble::humble::humble::humble:

I figured with what it was costing me in track time and suspension setup, it'd be cheaper to slip ARDC a paper bag full of cash. I got the idea from reading about property developers and our politicians, and then got some help to make it happen:

http://prod.static9.net.au/_/media/network/home/streams/2015/08/18/11/55/1808_mehajer_env_sp.ashx?w=603


Jesus Nick, you look different dressed up! I like your dress though.

[Marshy]

Jesus Nick, you look different dressed up! I like your dress though.

Thanks. I had my eyelashes specially done for the occasion

[Carl-52]

Is it just me or does he also seem slimmer? Must be the hair

[Marshy]

Is it just me or does he also seem slimmer?

I've badly let myself go since the wedding

[Metal-Man]

form submitted yesterday, woohoo bring it on .. carnt fckn wait

hope the susp is ready before hand Nicko

just need decals now

[Marshy]

Provisional entry list is up: http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_events.php?event=Roadrace

[Turbo]

YIEWWWW!! :cool: :thumb:
So frickin pumped!

[dadat178]

Marshy I am wondering what Kawasaki 1000 could be in the v twins unlimited? Not a KLV surely. Which would probably still be quicker than my TLR lol

[Marshy]

Marshy I am wondering what Kawasaki 1000 could be in the v twins unlimited? Not a KLV surely. Which would probably still be quicker than my TLR lol

I'd be guessing a typo by St George rather than an exotic Kwaka. But then again I know very little about Kwakas!


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[windy]

A lot of people in 600cc Clubby, cant wait!

[Stu23]

should be fun :)

[chubb]

I should put in an entry under Kelly and ride her CBR

D grade special

[nigelnobody]

Marshy I am wondering what Kawasaki 1000 could be in the v twins unlimited? Not a KLV surely. Which would probably still be quicker than my TLR lol

Carlos is on ex Simon Gallaway zx10r definately no v twin.

[zoidberg]

Woo! Big fields! Not long now, much excite.

[Marshy]

Marshy I am wondering what Kawasaki 1000 could be in the v twins unlimited? Not a KLV surely. Which would probably still be quicker than my TLR lol

I've just got around to having a look at your field, Martin, and I'm also querying why Pete Stamoulis has entered his RSV4 that he's just bought (and hasn't ridden yet) in V-Twins. Perhaps he hasn't yet figured out the Aprilia actually has 4 cylinders! :laugh: :rofl:

[Dunno]

I've just got around to having a look at your field, Martin, and I'm also querying why Pete Stamoulis has entered his RSV4 that he's just bought (and hasn't ridden yet) in V-Twins. Perhaps he hasn't yet figured out the Aprilia actually has 4 cylinders! :laugh: :rofl:

I heard he's pulling two plug leads to meet requirements :thumb:

[Marshy]

I heard he's pulling two plug leads to meet requirements :thumb:

:pound: :pound: :pound:

[dadat178]

I heard he's pulling two plug leads to meet requirements :thumb:

:lol:lol, hey Paul you could do the same and join us

[Dunno]

:lol:lol, hey Paul you could do the same and join us

I wish I was heading out there Martin. Hopefully next time.

[fitzy]

So Steve emailed me and tells me my 2011 r6 cant race ? I thought 2011 models are good this year being 2016?

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[Marshy]

So Steve emailed me and tells me my 2011 r6 cant race ? I thought 2011 models are good this year being 2016?

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Compliance plate needs to be 12/2010 or earlier. If the 10th digit of your vin is 'A', you're ok. If it's 'B' you're out of luck. Just double-check, because Steve was convinced my 07-plated 08 was a 2010 based on the vin, despite the compliance plate AND THE STANDARD VIN NOMENCLATURE proving otherwise. So he's not always right. Check for that tenth digit.

[fitzy]

16491650

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[Metal-Man]

just run in 600cc

[fitzy]

Got no choice now.. just wasn't my plan. Was going to do some cross entry also.

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[Ruckos87]

Hey, did you all realise there's a Stay Upring track day on the Friday (the 5th)? It was a late addition to the SU calendar....
Are you booking a TT garage for this? I'm in with a mate.



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[Marshy]

Are you booking a TT garage for this? I'm in with a mate.



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Yes. I'll give a shout-out for names leading up to the day :D

[Pato]

Final instructions are on the St George site, garage allocations are yet to be posted.

Glad to see a practice on Saturday for the North track, its been awhile.

[dadat178]

Is this new:

SPECIAL NOTES:
1. After unloading, ALL TRAILERS MUST be moved to Trailer Parking area behind the ARDC Office Building. If you do not move your trailer from Pit Area – ARDC Security will tow the vehicle away.

Edit. Not new. I just never noticed it before.

[dadat178]

Garages now up

http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v203y2

[Marshy]

Is this new:

SPECIAL NOTES:
1. After unloading, ALL TRAILERS MUST be moved to Trailer Parking area behind the ARDC Office Building. If you do not move your trailer from Pit Area – ARDC Security will tow the vehicle away.

Edit. Not new. I just never noticed it before.

They get you to move open trailers, mostly. Enclosed trailers that are being actively worked out of can stay. So if, like me, your trailer is full of spare rims, tools, tyres, spare parts etc etc, it's fine to leave outside the garage.

They just want to keep as much usable space for people as possible. It sucks to be a competitor with a van or enclosed trailer, or even a car full of stuff, to have to lug everything from the skidpan because there's nowhere to park in the pits.

:thumb: :thumb:

[Marshy]

Garages now up

http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v203y2

Thanks!!

[zoidberg]

Thanks!!

Thanks for that! Now to somehow try and book the garage for the trackday before and leave everything in it overnight.

[Turbo]

Garages now up

http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v203y2

Ugh, it's a mess!!

[Leezx10r]

Ugh, it's a mess!!

Yes your not with us [emoji17]

[Turbo]

Yes your not with us [emoji17]

It's that I'm not far away enough! :lol:

[Leezx10r]

It's that I'm not far away enough! :lol:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/30/8c0ef3aa2c3441fcc0d4ef8f73998587.jpg

[Marshy]

It's that I'm not far away enough! :lol:

HA!!!

[Turbo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/30/8c0ef3aa2c3441fcc0d4ef8f73998587.jpg


:cry: :cry: :cry:

[windy]

Does our ARDC membership still get us in, so we can use our tickets for others?

[Marshy]

Does our ARDC membership still get us in, so we can use our tickets for others?

Absolutely yes! It's tops :D

[windy]

Absolutely yes! It's tops :D
Sweet. Thanks Nick 👍

[triumph]

Now, if they would just straighten out those pesky bends, we wouldn't have to chase handling either! :lol: I like straights :madgrin:

[BR]

"As of last nights' final planning meeting for this weekends' 1st round of the Honda RJays Clubman Championship Series for 2016 we do not have enough officials to meet the minimum requirement to commence track activity.

We are in need of flaggies and runners.* If you know of someone who is able to help you race by helping us with marshalling, please ask them to email us janblizzard@bigpond.com*asap, so that we can arrange for catering and a ticket in their name at the gate.

Please note they will need to present themselves to the Race Secretary's office by 7.30am on Saturday to sign-on and be allocated and briefed for their role."

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[KANGA]

Good luck to everyone for this weekend. Stay safe! I'll swing by for a bit saturday morning to have a watch.

[Krackeye]

"As of last nights' final planning meeting for this weekends' 1st round of the Honda RJays Clubman Championship Series for 2016 we do not have enough officials to meet the minimum requirement to commence track activity.

We are in need of flaggies and runners.* If you know of someone who is able to help you race by helping us with marshalling, please ask them to email us janblizzard@bigpond.com*asap, so that we can arrange for catering and a ticket in their name at the gate.


Please note they will need to present themselves to the Race Secretary's office by 7.30am on Saturday to sign-on and be allocated and briefed for their role."

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If I was able I would. Mind I'd be racing too if it weren't for stupid work . Safe racing to all and have fun.

[Saturnalian]

All the best for those of you racing this weekend.

If anyone is in need of a volunteer for their club points I can probably make Sunday as a flaggie or whatev's....
Send me a text- 0414 499 337. In the meantime i'll email Jan and tell her i'm available.

Jamie

[Linden]

All the best for those of you racing this weekend.

If anyone is in need of a volunteer for their club points I can probably make Sunday as a flaggie or whatev's....
Send me a text- 0414 499 337. In the meantime i'll email Jan and tell her i'm available.

Jamie

Please .... :) sorry for the early sms

[Little Mick]

Legend Jamie!!!

Have fun boys n girls..

[Marshy]

Top day today!! Awesome riding by (mostly) everyone. Track was great, racing was great. Trophies all around!

[Turbo]

100%!! Totally awesome day. A fair few stoppages in some classes, sorry to see some folks leave in the Ambo!
I'm still not great at launching the bike but I managed to put together some good laps and ended up coming home with max points, first in 600cc and first in Clubsport 600 D grade! :first::first:

[Helmet]

Can't say my day was the greatest, but it definitely wasn't the worst! You were in another league Sicko, I never saw you haha.

Congrats and commiserations to one and all.

[Turbo]

Can't say my day was the greatest, but it definitely wasn't the worst! You were in another league Sicko, I never saw you haha.

Congrats and commiserations to one and all.

Not many people get back up after a T1 off and RACE the same bike later that day. TOP effort mate!! :thumb:

[KANGA]

Fucking hell, buy a lottery ticket Brian! Glad you came up better then me mate.
Some great racing today guys. Good luck to everyone for tomorrow.

[Phat3R]

I managed to put together some good laps and ended up coming home with max points, first in 600cc and first in Clubsport 600 D grade! :first::first:

W00t ... well done! And finally out of D Grade in 17! ;)

[Helmet]

Not many people get back up after a T1 off and RACE the same bike later that day. TOP effort mate!! :thumb:


Fucking hell, buy a lottery ticket Brian! Glad you came up better then me mate.
Some great racing today guys. Good luck to everyone for tomorrow.

Thanks gents. Pure luck was all that was, in a very unlucky situation. On to tomorrow!

[Turbo]

Well, my luck ran out today! Blew a head gasket in the first Quali for 600cc and had to call it a day.
I could maybe have swapped out all the parts back to the other bike and got out for a race but, many hours of work & stress for maybe one race from the back of the grid seemed like more than it was worth.
Still had a blinding weekend tho, fantastic banter in the pits as always and I'm very happy with how I was running, despite the setbacks.

There are two things in particular that I'll really remember!!

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FRbMrdNROQ

[Ruckos87]

Well done mate!!!


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[Krackeye]

39's! Whoohoo!
Top stuff.

[Little Mick]

Yeah! Great stuff owen

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[Leezx10r]

Tip of the cap Owen, great work mate [emoji471]


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[johnnyb]

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Well the Tarmac boys in our garage took home some trinkets. Successful day overall.

Top weekend, great company, top racing...trifecta!

Well done:
Marshy
Nathan
Lee
Josh
Me


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[Mr.Ed]

39s! You Sir, deserve praises!

[Marshy]

Well the Tarmac boys in our garage took home some trinkets. Successful day overall.

Top weekend, great company, top racing...trifecta!

Well done:
Marshy
Nathan
Lee
Josh
Me


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Booyah!! Unreal weekend!! Everyone in our garages rode really, really well. I'm too tired to post more, but there'll be vids and stuff in the next few days!

[zoidberg]

What a top weekend! Last round last year was dipping the toes in the water, this one I had slightly more of a clue, but wow, just wow, racing is ridiculously fun, scary, frustrating, exhilarating and some other stuff too.

166616671668

Huge thanks to all the boys in the pit garage, Nick, Owen, Pete, Johnny, Lee and Josh for really making the weekend amazing fun. Such a great vibe in there! I must've been a pain in the arse with all my questions and whatnot, but I got so much useful advice about racecraft from everyone I was moaning too. Smiles and banter really make it more than just a race. My sister in law remarked on how amazing she thought it was, everyone jumping around to help each other and whatnot!

I have some video, but it's mostly of my arse and pink vest flapping in the wind, I'll youtube it eventually, but it's hardly worth a watch. Screenshot is from Josh leaning on me in turn one. Had some really fun battles with him on track, got him by 7 thousandths of a second in out first race according to the timing, but my visual and my mates watching on the roof reckon he got me. Thing is, my transponder was on my front fairing bracket, his on his forks :tape2:

So overall, double entered both days, walked away with 1st, 1st, 2nd and a 4th!

Cheers boys, see you out there again soon!

Also, Owen, gutted for you mate, such a shame buddy.

[Turbo]

Top riding Nath!! Well done mate, you were going great guns out there!
Amazing vibe in the pits, great to have you there.
I'm not too cut about the weekend, a blown head gasket is a lot better than a blown engine!!
Got the PB and trophies to keep me smiling too!! :thumb:

[Stu23]

That is some trophy haul :) good stuff

[Ruckos87]

Killing it nath.


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[Carl-52]

Farking good day was Sunday. New PB 1:41.5 i think and amazing battles with everyone. Last race was the best race ive ever had and also was my best ever finishing position. Think the PB was the last lap of the day trying to chase down 6th place and just running out of time

[Linden]

Had a great Saturday and an OK Sunday ... after finishing 3rd (yes there were more than 3 bikes) in the 400/Twinsprints leg 1 (6th in leg2) was just a massive road block after the BEST START of my life and held out and slowed the pack :)1669 to finish behind Harley and Pat (A graders)

BULLs woops BEARS was a bit of a bummer as I was the only F5 bike (not even any F4s) so came away with max points but really not that much fun watching the pack drift away with the only go fast motivation being "shit they're going to lap me" still got a bit of stating practice :)

[Binksy]

Had an unremarkable weekend. Stayed upright but really wasn't with it. Ended up fighting the bike and track all weekend. Funny that it's called Eastern Creek cause if you aren't going with the flow boy its hard to ride.

Spent most of Sunday rolling around in the high 42's and 43's. Something finally started to click in the final race and got a couple of 41's which seemed heaps easier than the other laps but it was all a bit late to really get decent results. Still first real weekend racing on a new bike so can't really complain too much!

[Metal-Man]

congrats on everyone gettin trophies an pb's
I been off the bike waaaay to long, T1 n T5 really shits me with them crappy patches, could get anywhere near my pb in 2014 oh well shit happens

[simonr]

Well that was an interesting 3 days at the track. Managed to take home a bit of silverware in B grade 600s and 600 clubsport and won the final clubsport race of the day after getting a good start from 2nd on the grid.

The north circuit is actually growing on me and it was great fun on Saturday as well. Shame about the delays on the Saturday and not getting the whole program completed due the constant carnage in 1 particular class.

[Helmet]

First race weekend done and dusted. And what a weekend it was. I had a ball riding the M&D Racing R6, even after crashing it at Turn 1 on Saturday due to a mechanical.

Unbelievably, I wasn't hurt, and with the help from some awesome people, we managed to get back out on the bike in Clubsport 600 Race 2, finishing P14 from a P23 start. Chuffed with that.

Sunday was an awesome day. The racing in Clubsport 600 was intense. Rubbing elbows with riders and playing chicken with CARL-52 around corporate hill are some of the highlights for me. Results were two 11ths and in the third race I managed a 10th, which I am absolutely stoked with. These results netted me three 2nd places in D grade, landing me 2nd overall D grade Clubsport 600 for the day. Pretty happy with that.

To manage a top 10 result in my first race weekend, in a competitive class, after that crash, is absolutely unreal. I cannot thank all those that helped me out enough for getting me there.

Huge thanks to Rob from Well Sprung Motorcycle Suspension. Excellent service coming to the track to help sort me out.

[triumph]

Had a great Saturday and an OK Sunday ... after finishing 3rd (yes there were more than 3 bikes) in the 400/Twinsprints leg 1 (6th in leg2) was just a massive road block after the BEST START of my life and held out and slowed the pack :)1669 to finish behind Harley and Pat (A graders)

BULLs woops BEARS was a bit of a bummer as I was the only F5 bike (not even any F4s) so came away with max points but really not that much fun watching the pack drift away with the only go fast motivation being "shit they're going to lap me" still got a bit of stating practice :) You must be happy with 3rd place linden .I would be happy if I just finshed the race .

[zooker]

Quite a mixed weekend for me. Still had a blast, but also a few lessons learned.

Saturday was great. Had an average qualifying having been off the bike since FXRRC in December, but picked it up again in the races. Had some good close racing with my fellow C-graders and the odd B-grader. Best race result was 2nd overall in 600cc, but only managed a best of 6th overall in Clubsport 600's. It's a shame we missed out on the last race. Was getting seriously out-dragged by the newer more powerful bikes down the straight and out of the flip-flop, so had to try make it up under brakes and into corners. Not too many places to attempt an overtake on North Circuit though. Ended the round with 2nd 600cc C-Grade and 3rd Clubsport 600 C-Grade.

Sunday could've been better. Had an awesome qualifying nailing a 1.42 in 600cc and a 1.41 in Clubsport 600's to put me on the front row or close to it. First race got off to a good start, but got a bit too ambitious going for a pass at T8 on the first lap. Quite the brain fart and am still shaking my head why I went for it. Anyway, a combination of coming in quite tight, possibly a slight drag of the brake and way too much steering input saw me lose the front and tumble off into the gravel. Very glad I didn't take out the guy I'd just passed. No major injuries for me thankfully, just a bit battered and a bruised ego. Bike needed a new clipon and rearset and was good to go after only missing one race (thanks to another major stoppage in another unnamed class...). I got out for 3 of the remaining races, but just circulated around the back making sure the bike was still good and just working on the confidence again.

Vids to come for anyone interested

[windy]

Awesome weekend. Was a great vibe around the pits, with some great racing to be seen. Was good to see and catch up with everyone.

Racing wise for me, not much I can take away except for I had 6 great starts. Starting from the back of the grid and getting up to front half each time. I just need to man up and work out what I am doing to be able to get back up to pace. Being 6 secs of my best pace (which is nothing to write home about) continually is becoming a little frustrating. Need heaps more seat time and maybe look at some coaching.

Thanks to all for a great weekend. Looking forward to the next one already.

[Carl-52]

Just tag on the back widny, ill drag you around. Next trackday we should get an r6 train going.

[windy]

Just tag on the back widny, ill drag you around. Next trackday we should get an r6 train going.
I will take you up on that mate

[simonr]

carbon fibre wheel collapse anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=thJ8av3h0qs&app=desktop

[Stu23]

Just out of interest.......... what was said to the bears ..... I heard the CoC demanding you all go for a chat ROFL

[Ruckos87]

carbon fibre wheel collapse anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=thJ8av3h0qs&app=desktop

Farrrrrk.... [emoji33]


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[BR]

carbon fibre wheel collapse anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=thJ8av3h0qs&app=desktop
Thats scarey. Is that you?

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[simonr]

Thats scarey. Is that you?

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no, that was one of the many stoppages in the bears class for the weekend. I counted 1 race without a red flag?

[BR]

no, that was one of the many stoppages in the bears class for the weekend. I counted 1 race without a red flag?
That sounds about right. Was the rider ok?

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[Leezx10r]

Wow that's prob why MotoGP don't run them!
Hope he's ok

[Marshy]

Wow that's prob why MotoGP don't run them!
Hope he's ok

Yeah they shouldn't be allowed. I've seen that happen at a track day too.

[Marshy]

Just out of interest.......... what was said to the bears ..... I heard the CoC demanding you all go for a chat ROFL

Michael got quite irate. Unlike Terry, who is a very naturally calm person. Michael seemed slightly in danger of blowing a fuse. It reminded me very very much of a dressing down to a Red group by Paul Bailey at a MEGA day... and about as useful. That particular stoppage was due to one rider causing a multi-bike accident. The rest are a combination of large numbers, close proximity and the occasionally questionable riding of many of the bears grid generally.

[Linden]

Wow that's prob why MotoGP don't run them!
Hope he's ok
Robs ok ... given what happened

[Nelso]

Yeah they shouldn't be allowed. I've seen that happen at a track day too.

I was under the impression that they were banned in racing. Did the rules change recently to allow them, or have they always been allowed?

[cormac]

Have to say I had an awesome introduction to racing in Clubsport 600.

Struggled on the Saturday on the North circuit layout just feels strange, also managed to race in the wrong class in my second race.

Sunday everything came together and managed to get into the 1:46's new personal best for me and finished overall 7th in D grade. Happy with that given the extreme transition from track days to a race.

Only thing I was disappointed in was my starts from the grid, could not get my head around getting away quickly.

Thanks to St George for putting on an amazing event and for making it accessible to newbies. The extra practice sessions were great for calming nerves.

Not sure if can go back to doing a track day after that, the rush of racing is just to much..

Can't wait for the next round.

Some footage from Sunday R17.


https://youtu.be/61jJuSz7Y3Q

[Phat3R]

FOOTAGE PLEASE ....

I found YT footage on FB of da meet. Then noticed that it was Metal that the rider was having the ding dong wiv ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFkFaW0xceE

[Phat3R]

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


For the love of god, tell me this and the 1:39.966 gets you out of D grade once and for all! ;)

[Turbo]

Why you gotta be like that, Rick? I don't know how the grading system works but that was my first St George that didn't end up with several broken limbs, require a helicopter evacuation and cause injury that 15 months later, still affects me.
Although I'm lucky enough to be able to put in some good lap times, I'm still brand new to this, I've really not done much racing at all.
if I get re-graded at the end of the season that's fine, but I'm happy that for now, I'm where I should be and anything I'm lucky enough to achieve, is down to me achieving it.

[zoidberg]

Not many people get back up after a T1 off and RACE the same bike later that day. TOP effort mate!! :thumb:

That is so true! I can't believe you were back racing like a champ Brian!!! Well played mate, well played indeed.

[zoidberg]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/88ecaba275a510bf71ba0c8ebe79c263.jpg

Well the Tarmac boys in our garage took home some trinkets. Successful day overall.

Top weekend, great company, top racing...trifecta!

Well done:
Marshy
Nathan
Lee
Josh
Me


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What a score, great work, must be the superbikesource stickers floating around, lucky charms they are! Can I have one Nick? It should get me into the 40's and hopefully 39s one day!

[zoidberg]

Top riding Nath!! Well done mate, you were going great guns out there!
Amazing vibe in the pits, great to have you there.
I'm not too cut about the weekend, a blown head gasket is a lot better than a blown engine!!
Got the PB and trophies to keep me smiling too!! :thumb:

Thanks Owen! You guys definitely made it a more relaxing fun weekend being in that garage, t=many thanks to you all, a few laughs settled the nerves and a few pep talks from Pete got me back in the zone from frustration to having fun, which is what it is about.

[Helmet]

That is so true! I can't believe you were back racing like a champ Brian!!! Well played mate, well played indeed.

Thanks mate! I can't really believe it myself! No good me buying a lotto ticket now after that, for sure.

[Marshy]

For the love of god, tell me this and the 1:39.966 gets you out of D grade once and for all! ;)

It's only his second proper race meet ;) Let him enjoy the spoils of all the hard work and recouperation first. Next year for sure he'll move up

[cormac]

Anyone know why there are no handicap results for ClubSport 600 on Sunday?

http://www.stgeorgemcc.com/pg_roadracepdf.php?id=v213s2

[Carl-52]

Carbon rims are ace, as long as the xray inspection routine is upkept, they are stored out of the direct sun and thrown away after any kind of impact (pot hole, dropped rim, crash etc)
But yes the rule for them being permitted to race has disappeared from the rule book, probably forgotten to be updated.

[Stu23]

Michael lost his temper ! again ! lolol mind you, im trying to figure out a new name for the Bears... suggestions ???

[Carl-52]

Boisterous, Egotistical and Aggressive Racing Series? BEARS. Beginners, Erratics and Accidentals Racing Series. ?? i dunno lololol

[Little Mick]

Drop.. bears... just sayin...

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[Linden]

BULLs

that said ... I seem to remember 7 helicopters in Nov 2014 ... pretty sure that wasn't BEARS ... just saying .... :)

[Carl-52]

2 helicopters were not (Cheers Owen and Garry bahahahha) and the rest were split between bears and Unlimited, if my memory serves me right.

[Carl-52]

But we always order surplus helicopters just to be safe...

[Phat3R]

Why you gotta be like that, Rick? I don't know how the grading system works but that was my first St George that didn't end up with several broken limbs, require a helicopter evacuation and cause injury that 15 months later, still affects me.
Although I'm lucky enough to be able to put in some good lap times, I'm still brand new to this, I've really not done much racing at all.
if I get re-graded at the end of the season that's fine, but I'm happy that for now, I'm where I should be and anything I'm lucky enough to achieve, is down to me achieving it.

It was a compliment Owen ... you're way too fast for D's.

[Little Mick]

Enjoy it owen. Well earnt. 39s is giving b graders a run. Awesome given your incident a while back. Keep it up

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[Turbo]

It was a compliment Owen ... you're way too fast for D's.

Thanks man, not all about speed I guess. I Deff learned a lot this weekend too.


Enjoy it owen. Well earnt. 39s is giving b graders a run. Awesome given your incident a while back. Keep it up

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Thanks, Mick!! I couldn't be happier with the result!

[Wolfie57]

We were told to calm the f#ck down or BEARS won't be racing again today!

I worked out that in my first 5 races of the weekend (BEARS & Unlimited Clubsport) only 1 went the distance without being red flagged!

To be fair Saturday was ridiculous, the standard of race craft was crap, most of the races didn't even make it past turn two without a crash! The Sunday was miles better after the first race and I think the GP circuit is better as there are more over taking opportunities and less frustration!

[Wolfie57]

Enjoy it owen. Well earnt. 39s is giving b graders a run. Awesome given your incident a while back. Keep it up

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Couldn't agree more, well done Owen! They'll probably move you straight to B grade at this rate! Looking forward to seeing the R1 in action..........:decision:

[Carl-52]

Yes, definitely the north circuit is a crash fest.

[Turbo]

Couldn't agree more, well done Owen! They'll probably move you straight to B grade at this rate! Looking forward to seeing the R1 in action..........:decision:

Hahaha, thanks mate!

[Phat3R]

Yes, definitely the north circuit is a crash fest.

Yup ... itz a fact!

[Phat3R]

Hahaha, thanks mate!

I somehow see Owen going the Ape route ... ;-)

[Mr.Ed]

Tbh I've seen a swing arm split in the middle at track day... brand new Triumph too. Then there's that famous crash on WSBK on Marchesinis IRRC. Stuff will fail I think... sure CF is a bit more risky and I actually agree it shouldn't be allowed in racing but only because it's too hard to make sure it's 100% safe at the level we have here. But I'm sure MotoGP could do it if they wanted. I mean, if Ford can release a road car with stock carbon fibre wheels, it can't be all that bad.