Taupo Motard Series

Taupo Motard Series Proudly brought to you by AXO, Michelin, Renthal, Troy Lee Design, Taupo Motorsport Park and the Honda Riders Club of New Zealand The feeling among many motard riders is that they are over looked by motorsport and never get a chance to test their skills on a proper motard track and are only seen as "an add on" at race meetings. Judging from the reaction of the public at the street racing events and the number of motard bikes at track days, this seems an unfair reaction, so a group has got together to launch a two race series this winter....just for motard riders! The details are as follows: Dates; Sunday 9th of August Saturday 12th of September Venue; Taupo Motorsport Park Track; Not on any existing circuit at Taupo, a completely new track just for motards! It will be a 60/40 split between tar seal and dirt. The dirt section will include jumps, berms and whoops. No MNZ license required. There will be a maximum of 15 riders per class. If numbers per class exceed this, there will be an A and B split based on a qualifying session. The minimum age for any of the classes is 16 years old. Each class will get the following; 1 practice session of 3 laps 1 qualifying session of 2 laps 3 races of 5 laps If time permits there will be another round of racing. Timetable; 7-8am, Sign on 8am, Riders briefing 8.15-9.45am, Practice 9.45-11.15am, Qualifying 11.30am-4.30pm, Racing . Tyres; S1 and S2 will use slicks or road tyres Stock 1 and 2 may use dual purpose tyres or very worn knobblies on their standard rims. Because of the more aggressive nature of these tyres, there will be separate corners on the dirt section to avoid damage to the berms. Safety Gear; S1 and S2. Helmet, one or two piece leathers, boots and gloves Stock1 and2. Helmet, boots, gloves, one or two piece leathers, or MX pants with knee pads and a pressure suit, NOT just a chest protector Registration; Pre event registration is $50, or $65 with a share and use of a pit garage. On the day registration will be $100 and only available if class space permits. Entry details are available from rob@hrcnz.co.nz Prizes: There will be prizes on the day for the top 3 in each class plus spot prizes plus some special prizes for riders using Michelin tyres.