Wakefield Park 21st of May

[zoidberg]

Hey kids, not sure if this is the right place to post for this? But there's a Trackday this coming Saturday at wakey. I've not ridden there before and kinda figured I should before racing there in August.

Anyone from here going?

Also, the st george rounds there, is it the 4 hour and sprint races?

Cheers.

[Mstevo]

weekend days a Wakefield is $200, it's $150 for week days
I've been told the 4hr is no more but there will be juniors, so I expect the format to be a sprint round probably like PI, but if would be good if they experimented with some TT races(double length) on Sundays ;-)

[Krackeye]

Rego form says $180 for w/e's. I've just buggered my shoulder otherwise I was up for this.

[Binksy]

It's 180 for the day as it isn't champions. Yea I'll be getting along. First track day at WP in more than a year. Really looking forward to it

[Mstevo]

Rego form says $180 for w/e's. I've just buggered my shoulder otherwise I was up for this.

Ok so they Have changed there pricing again, and it's cheaper ;-)
I think I'll go for a squirt too :-)

[Ruckos87]

So there will be Wakefiekd park ride days and Champions ride days????


Oh Nar this weekend is out for me.


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[Krackeye]

I'm fairly sure I had seen Wakey dates on the Champions website that are no longer there. What's happened in that arrangement I'm not sure.

[Ruckos87]

I'm fairly sure I had seen Wakey dates on the Champions website that are no longer there. What's happened in that arrangement I'm not sure.

So had I, there was one the Friday prior to StGeorge

[Metal-Man]

Unless they resurface the WHOLE TRACK and not just the PIT ENTRY, along with much nicer bike and rider friendly "run off areas", I won't be getting my ass down there whatsoever.

[Marshy]

much nicer bike and rider friendly "run off areas"

I'm told they very recently finally removed all the broken concrete blocks and bits of rebar from the outfield. The dad of a racer had to go out and pick it all up, with a bobcat or something. It was the issue standing in the way of MA ratifying the track, and they needed it done before they could run ASBK there. It's still as uneven as a minefield, but at least you should now avoid being impaled on some rebar.

And am I the only one that finds this information horrifying?? I had no idea those dangers lurked in the grass.

[chicken16]

Unfortunately I've tested most of the run off areas but must have been lucky enough to to miss the concrete blocks. Then again, I was unconscious a few of those times and woke up in plaster so maybe I did find them. At least they're gone now.

[BR]

I'm told they very recently finally removed all the broken concrete blocks and bits of rebar from the outfield. The dad of a racer had to go out and pick it all up, with a bobcat or something. It was the issue standing in the way of MA ratifying the track, and they needed it done before they could run ASBK there. It's still as uneven as a minefield, but at least you should now avoid being impaled on some rebar.

And am I the only one that finds this information horrifying?? I had no idea those dangers lurked in the grass.
That's bordering on criminal. There is no reason that stuff like that should be out there.

[Mr.Ed]

And am I the only one that finds this information horrifying?? I had no idea those dangers lurked in the grass.

That's pretty bad... I had no idea either but I'm also horrified that MA/AASA ratified it EVER then!

[stevem]

Disgracefull

[Turbo]

And am I the only one that finds this information horrifying?? I had no idea those dangers lurked in the grass.

Scandalous that they'd only bother their arse when 'proper' racing was happening!
It might not be as much as an issue for a car but for us, that's life and death!

[Mr.Ed]

I reckon even for cars it would be pretty bad...

[Ruckos87]

Wow that's pretty bad. How does concrete and reo even get left out there? Surely contractors are aware of what goes on at a "race track"

Then again, unfortunately the cheapest quote wins every job these days.


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[Nelso]

That's pretty bad... I had no idea either but I'm also horrified that MA/AASA ratified it EVER then!

MA didn't! It's the reason they refused to license it. AASA on the other hand.:tsk:

[zoidberg]

I'm told they very recently finally removed all the broken concrete blocks and bits of rebar from the outfield. The dad of a racer had to go out and pick it all up, with a bobcat or something. It was the issue standing in the way of MA ratifying the track, and they needed it done before they could run ASBK there. It's still as uneven as a minefield, but at least you should now avoid being impaled on some rebar.

And am I the only one that finds this information horrifying?? I had no idea those dangers lurked in the grass.

That's terrible. I hope that one day, CASAR park and the Nowra track somehow happen. Until then, the lack of competition means they can get away with that.

I'm kind of intimidated to ride there to be honest, after doing recovery at ASBK. I think I just have to put that shit out of my mind and enjoy the track on the weekend.

How big are the carports? Is that where the 600 clubsport guys were at ASBK?

Hopefully see a few of you down there!

[Metal-Man]

Bastards should be sued with a class action, for failing to provide as "safe as possible" environment ... considering we are in 2016, and not 1986.
they should be liable for putting everyone's lives at risk with "lack of consideration" "lack of proper management of the facilities, etc ... I mean ...
a bloody gravel drive way area .. ya can't even walk around in bare feet outside of pit garages (not that you would want to), but the point I'm making is it's been severely neglected, and all profits have gone into certain pockets just so they can drive nice fancy cars, and sip expensive wine

fuck wakey

[Carl-52]

hey zoid... the carports are pretty nice actually... think it is called garage Block B. has power, 3 walls and a roof. is good. At the trackday tho you should be able to grab a spot on pitlane easy enough. (unless it costs extra? i dunno)... Wakey is a great track to ride, few bumps you need to know of like t3 entry, t5 mid and the last corner braking, but are avoidable via line selection except t3. You just have to be smooth as the traction isnt there and the track is tight. IF you ride balls out everywhere thats when you get into trouble at wakey.

[Carl-52]

the bumps going onto the back straight can be taken full throttle! :D Just have to let the bike dance around and slide a touch. IS great fun :rockon:

[zoidberg]

That's some awesome advice, thanks Carl!

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[Ruckos87]

$80 for a garage. Car ports are fine. Messaged them last night champions will still run a few ride days but there running there own (Cheeper too)


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[Mr.Ed]

That's some awesome advice, thanks Carl!

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Yep, it only took me 3(?) crashes and a collarbone to learn 1/3 of that and now he goes and gives it all away for free *sigh*

[zoidberg]

Yep, it only took me 3(?) crashes and a collarbone to learn 1/3 of that and now he goes and gives it all away for free *sigh*

Bloody kids nowadays...

[Carl-52]

lol better than people being caught out :D last corner either go inside or outside the bumps... yes there is space to do so

[Ruckos87]

I thought T5 was much better last time I was down there.

Watch out posting good things about Wakefiekd park people will make up memes about you and post them on forums hey Nate [emoji6][emoji6]


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[zoidberg]

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Dunno what you mean Luke?

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[Ruckos87]

Hmmmm ....


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[Carl-52]

Paddlin lol You gotta catch up first hahahaha

[zoidberg]

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[dadat178]

I am heading down for this day as things stand, need to make sure the SRADs are running OK or at least one of them before making the trip to PI in June. Interested to see how the resurfacing of some sections is.

[Marshy]

Interested to see how the resurfacing of some sections is.

T2 is worse, and the rest I didn't notice, if there was any other bits. Interested to hear what you think.

[zooker]

C'mon guys, no need for the Wakefield bashing. I've managed to not crash there and have never run over concrete blocks or rebar (which if they existed were probably nowhere near the track and clearly aren't there now). We don't all live in Sydney so it's nice to have somewhere else to ride. Wakefield is fun and challenging.

And here's a quote from Kevin Shwantz from the recent ASBK round "bumps make the really good guys even better" :P

I'll be there on Saturday, first Wakey day since FXRRC. Last time I was there the T2 patch had a small drop off but it's exiting the corner

In all honesty the state of T1 at SMSP worries me more than anything at Wakefield, but people still seem to ride around there ok ;)

[Mr.Ed]

I'm fine with T1 bumps... it's one corner only and you hardly need to change anything. If you take it on what I assume to be the fastest line they really don't upset the bike that much (at my pace). Good luck saying that about at least half the corners at WP.


Then again, I've always said I love that track! The rebar situation not so much

[Carl-52]

hahah so much wakey bashing. Bumps are great fun, slides to, just have to watch yourself and be smooth. Wakey is great for line choice too. Next time i am there i know 3s are a done deal, maybe lower, just need to stop being a pussy over the top of the track LOL And yeh Zook, the t1 bumps do give me a bit more of an issue than the bumps at wakey, they are on par with the t3 entry/apex bumps tho for butt clenching ability.

[Marshy]

We love to hate...... ;)

[zoidberg]

Does everyone sleep in down here? First on line at what I hope is the entry point. Balmy 3 degrees 😨

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[Ruckos87]

Does everyone sleep in down here? First on line at what I hope is the entry point. Balmy 3 degrees [emoji32]

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Lol I think so.

Enjoy, keen to here what u reccon

[stevem]

They sleep in at the motocross track too. Have a good day Nath.

[Marshy]

Balmy 3 degrees

That is NOT enough degrees!!

[Linden]

That is NOT enough degrees!!

Hey that's my max lean angle your talking about :)

[Ruckos87]

Come on Nate update already, keen to here how u went, Although your prob on the drive home.
Worst part about WP IMO


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[zoidberg]

It was pretty intimidating first couple of sessions. I kinda started to learn it as the day went on, but then got suckered in to going in a little hot to a few corners. I'm glad I rode it before having to race there! Was good fun, but scary!

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[Mr.Ed]

Imma guess one of the corners you got suckered into was T10... hahaha

[dadat178]

Amazing weather down at WP yesterday for the time of year, soon warmed up, plenty of grip. Turn 2 seemed fine. The bumps heading into turn 10 not so much. Next stop Phillip Island :thumb:

[zoidberg]

Imma guess one of the corners you got suckered into was T10... hahaha

Actually yes! But more often was turn two and 8? The fish-hook? But not on entry, midway through it, a couple of times, I almost ran off wide. And turn 5? or 6? The downhill right hander? Gassed it a bit harder as the confidence in the track came up and ended up running very hot into that and holy hell, there are some bumps/jumps/drops in and around that corner...

After a couple of days for my brain to take it in, I'm looking forward to going back, definitely a challenging interesting track! At my (lack of) pace, anyway...

[Mr.Ed]

Yeah... fish hook can be tricky at first. You get the hang of it though. One of those corners where it's hard to make time but easy to lose.

[zoidberg]

It certainly seems like there is time to lose there. Not many passing opportunities I could find? I got held up by a bloke on a bmw for a couple of laps, the stomp he had out of corners meant I just couldn't get him politely. Tried at the fish hook a couple of times, but ran too deep and he'd get me back. Had no hope down the front straight or up the hill, but he was holding me up in every corner. I had to get "creative" to make a pass stick, but once passed I was good to go.

I am spewing, I had the camera on and didn't actually press record once. Well, once, then promptly pressed start again, which of course stopped it.

[Mr.Ed]

I reckon you can overtake there... under brakes into it and block pass or on the way out and then into T9 since you almost don't have to brake for it (I'm sure some don't). But tbh, Wakey and I still need to sort out some differences so I'm not the best person to be commenting on this. My PB there is a high 6 I think which is nothing to write home about.

[Ruckos87]

I've ran off the fish hook a few times.
Mate I reccon doing 7s 1st time on track is awesome, you'll be killing it with a bit more seat time.
Defiantly let us know next time your heading down. I'll chase u around.


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[zoidberg]

Thanks for replying though, any advice or thoughts on riding any track is good! I only got into the 7s, was hoping for 6s, but the last session the temp dropped a fair bit and with it the grip seemed to go too. Next time... shit, race weekend, I wanna get a little faster!

[zoidberg]

I've ran off the fish hook a few times.
Mate I reccon doing 7s 1st time on track is awesome, you'll be killing it with a bit more seat time.
Defiantly let us know next time your heading down. I'll chase u around.


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Sweet as Luke, next time will be the race weekend. Have fun at the creek tomorrow!

[Ruckos87]

Sweet as Luke, next time will be the race weekend. Have fun at the creek tomorrow!

There's a ride day the Friday before. I'm security at a year 3 disco so won't make it. But I'll try squeeze 1 or 2 in mid week before hand

Not out the creek till Wed. But the ape is rocking can't wait to get into her.

[zoidberg]

Yeeew! Just a little jealous... as long as work agrees, I'm going to be at the ARDC day on 3rd of june.

Not sure whether I'll be able to get the friday off before wakey weekend.

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[Krackeye]

I'm security at a year 3 disco so won't make it.

Pick the toughest looking one and take to them with a pillow case full of coke cans. The rest won't mess with you then. Otherwise they'll tear you apart.:crutch:

[Ruckos87]

Pick the toughest looking one and take to them with a pillow case full of coke cans. The rest won't mess with you then. Otherwise they'll tear you apart.:crutch:

Lol I might

I had to train the u10 soccer team last week as the coach was away. it was like I was a relief teacher at school. They smashed me

[chicken16]

It certainly seems like there is time to lose there. Not many passing opportunities I could find?

Round the outside at T3 then the inside line into T4 for a block pass works pretty well if you are carrying a lot more speed than the other bike. Under brakes into the fish hook or if you're carrying more speed, around the outside which puts you on the inside for T9. I also find that as long as you're not on the bumpy part on the track, under brakes into T10 as a lot of people brake way too early there. Some people pass between T1 and T2 but I can't usually bring myself to do this as I've had too many people cut straight across the track here leaving you with nowhere to go. These definitely aren't the only places and those faster than me have heaps more but these are the places I try to use.

[zooker]

Had an awesome day at the track. Weather was fantastic, track was fantastic, grip was fantastic and not many people in the 'Superbike' group :) Sorry Nate I didn't manage to catch you all day. Saw you once I think as you were leaving haha

I managed to get a couple of 1.04's and very consistent 5's where I know I was slow in a couple of places so I know where to work on next time. New top speed at 207 too which is significant to me on my old POS. I feel I could hold throttle so much longer down the straight next time so there's gains to be had.

quick vid


https://youtu.be/eDE6dsTiXGA

[Turbo]

Pick the toughest looking one and take to them with a pillow case full of coke cans. The rest won't mess with you then. Otherwise they'll tear you apart.:crutch:

:rofl: :pound:


Had an awesome day at the track. Weather was fantastic, track was fantastic, grip was fantastic and not many people in the 'Superbike' group :) Sorry Nate I didn't manage to catch you all day. Saw you once I think as you were leaving haha

I managed to get a couple of 1.04's and very consistent 5's where I know I was slow in a couple of places so I know where to work on next time. New top speed at 207 too which is significant to me on my old POS. I feel I could hold throttle so much longer down the straight next time so there's gains to be had.

quick vid


https://youtu.be/eDE6dsTiXGA

Great fun, Geoff!! Looks like you had a ball!! :thumb:

[Carl-52]

Haha good vid Geoff! Kearn's r6 sure has some power to it. Zoid!!!! 7s is farking flying first time at wakey and you are right about temp being critical to grip, drops off like crazy when the sun goes in. Wakey is all pretty much block passing and the best passing maneuvers are in the scary corners, t1 - t2 (inside or outside), t3 - t4 (outside around t3 for t4 block), dive in t5. run from t6 to t8 (inside into fish hook), Around the outside at fishhook for t9. and braking into t10 left or right side hahaha. all make you clench up a bit and take lots of planning.

[zoidberg]

Haha good vid Geoff! Kearn's r6 sure has some power to it. Zoid!!!! 7s is farking flying first time at wakey and you are right about temp being critical to grip, drops off like crazy when the sun goes in. Wakey is all pretty much block passing and the best passing maneuvers are in the scary corners, t1 - t2 (inside or outside), t3 - t4 (outside around t3 for t4 block), dive in t5. run from t6 to t8 (inside into fish hook), Around the outside at fishhook for t9. and braking into t10 left or right side hahaha. all make you clench up a bit and take lots of planning.
Thanks for the info mate! I found offline felt reeeaaaaallly offline there. Mind you, my whole lap was probably offline anyway...

God knows how I'll find the proper lines in warm up. I guess once my nose gets rubbed in it I'll know where i shouldn't be a little?

Geoff, I saw you roll past a couple of times and forgot to come say hello!

I should've manned up and gone the quick group to try and follow some people!

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