The official magazine of Auckland Motorcycle Club, Inc.
OCTOBER 2020
In this issue: • AMCC Round One • Carl Cox Motorsport Cup • Safe Riding • Jeremy Burgess • Business As “Usual” • And Lots More …..
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020 - 2021 Email Phone PATRON Jim Campbell PRESIDENT Greg Percival [email protected] 021 160 3960 VICE PRESIDENT Adam Mitchell [email protected] 021 128 4108 SECRETARY TBA [email protected] TBA TREASURER Paul Garrett [email protected] TBA MEMBERSHIP MXTiming [email protected] and John Catton CLUB CAPTAIN Adam Mitchell [email protected] 021 128 4108 ROAD RACE John Catton [email protected] COMMITTEE Adam Mitchell 021 128 4108 Mark Wigley 027 250 3237 Paul Garrett Tim Sibley Jim Manoah Neal Martin ROAD RACE MX Timing [email protected] 027 201 1177 SECRETARY Nicole Bol GENERAL Glenn Mettam [email protected] 021 160 3960 COMMITTEE Trevor Heaphy 022 647 7899 Philip Kavermann 021 264 8021 Alistair Wilton Juniper White 021 040 3819 MINIATURE ROAD David Diprose [email protected] 021 275 0003 RACE CHIEF FLAG Juniper White [email protected] 021 040 3819 MARSHAL NZIGP REP Trevor Heaphy [email protected] 022 647 7899 MAGAZINE EDITOR Philip Kavermann [email protected] 021 264 8021 & MEDIA MNZ REP Glenn Mettam [email protected] 021 902 849 WEBSITE Johannes Rol [email protected] 021 544 514
Cover Image: Formula Auckland – AMCC – Round One ‐ Hampton Downs PRESIDENT’S REPORT – OCTOBER 2020
Hi All,
Well, we did it!
We ran our first race meeting under Covid‐19 Level 2 restrictions. I don't think any of us want to do that again, but at least we know it is possible if we need to.
Race day at Hampton Downs got off to a very slow start as the gates were late opening, and our traffic began to queue down the Waikato Expressway off ramp. We had to start a few parking lines to clear the roads.
Once inside the grounds, we were allocated to our separate zones and got underway with separated sign‐on and machine checks so that we stayed in our own "bubble" of less than 100 people.
Other than the slow start, the day went well and we achieved our goal of giving all classes one practice/qualifying session followed by four races.
I had a great start to the day on a damp track qualifying in 2nd spot on the R3 which meant that everyone else in the Junior group had to figure how to get past once the track dried up and I slowed down (I was hoping to stay in front of Al & Smithy but no).
A huge thank you goes to the Road Race Committee, flag marshals and all the competitors that made this a very successful meeting. The RR Committee went well beyond the normal call of duty to ensure the meeting happened with numerous calls to HD staff & officials. We must have gotten close to breaking even on the expenses with over 90 riders, which is really amazing as just a week before we weren't sure we'd be running at all.
Miniature road racing is back at the Hampton Downs Club Circuit on October 11th. I encourage all you 250 & 300 production riders to join in, 68 laps for $110 has got to be the best value motorsport in the Auckland region plus it's a great physical work out as there's no time to rest between laps.
The club has put the apartment up for longer term residential rental and it's receiving a lot of interest. We're hoping this rental will provide a consistent income that will cover expenses and feed some money into other club activities.
Jane & I popped down to Taupo on the 27th for the rescheduled Hamilton MC Club start of their series. A weather bomb hit that morning but by 1pm the track was dry and those hardy types that stayed at the track were rewarded with practice & 3 races each. It was just before 5pm when the last race finished and the rain came back but even that couldn't wash the smiles off the faces. HMCC is joining with us on October 18th for our combined meeting and inter‐club challenge. We've ordered dry, Covid free weather for that meeting so there's no excuses for not joining in the fun.
Will see you there Cheers,
Greg Percival | AMCC President
No Room For Complacency: #1
Wow – What a three weeks in the world of MotoGP. From the high of KTM scoring their first MotoGP victory with Brad Binder at the Czech GP at Brno. Then the low of two serious accidents at the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring, both of which fortunately did not result in loss of life. Followed a week later, by a big accident for Maverick Vinales in the Styrian GP. It just served to remind what a risky sport motorcycle racing can be – and just how quickly circumstances can change during an event. There is no room for complacency.
The first incident came in Moto 2 – with Hafizh Syahrin collecting the bike of Enea Bastianini, after Bastianini had high‐sided exiting Turn 1 on Lap 4.
Several following riders managed to avoid the Italian’s bike, which lay dangerously close to the normal race line, however Syahrin arrived at the scene in Jake Dixon’s slipstream, and ploughed into the stricken Kalex.
The second incident came during the Austrian MotoGP race, and began with a coming‐together between Johann Zarco and Franco Morbidelli at the Turn 2 kink – the contact taking both riders from their bikes, on Lap 9.
Valentino Rossi and his Monster Energy Yamaha team‐mate Maverick Viñales barely escaped being hit by the out of control motorcycles.
Johann Zarco’s Ducati speared through the infield air fence before bouncing over Viñales at Turn 3, while Franco Morbidelli’s Petronas SRT Yamaha found the small gap between the factory‐entered M1s.
Five Safety Tips For Bikers:
Riding a motorcycle offers incredible rewards, but it comes with its fair share of risks too.
As a motorcyclist you already know that public holidays and long weekends are particularly dangerous for bikers, with more traffic on the roads; delays, and impatient behaviour.
You might not be able to control how other road users behave, but you can ensure you use the road responsibly.
Here are five tips from Ride Forever to keep you safe:
WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR
At a recent Ride Forever event, one of the stunt riders said he has zero fear of falling off. The reason? He wears leathers, armour, proper boots and gloves, and a quality helmet. As a result, he can't remember the last time he hurt himself. The obvious lesson for all riders is to always wear the right gear. If the worst happens, you'll have a greater chance of escaping injury. If you're a bit short of gear, ask for recommendations on Neighbourly for the best local motorcycle stores. If you're lucky, a neighbour might have some spare leathers you can borrow or buy.
CHECK YOUR BIKE REGULARLY
Crashes caused by technical faults are rare. But small deficiencies can contribute to losing concentration or control. Give your bike a thorough check before you ride: tyre condition, tread depth, and air pressure; brake operation and pad thickness; lights (including brake light) and indicators; chain condition, tension and lubrication; brake, clutch and oil levels; cables and controls working smoothly; well‐damped, smooth suspension; free movement but no looseness of the steering. All good? Now you can relax and enjoy the ride.
TAKING CORNERS
The most common serious accident in motorcycling is failing to take a corner. Things often start going wrong even before the corner due to bad positioning on entry, or by turning in too early. Remember: enter wide to the right on a left‐hand corner, or wide to the left on a right‐hand corner, and stay wide all the way through until you can see the exit. Only then should you cut in to make the apex, tight on the inside of the corner. Ensure your entry speed is low enough to roll on a little throttle all the way through the turn.
FOLLOWING DISTANCES
Even in the best conditions a motorcycle cannot brake as sharply as a car. That's a fact. Give yourself plenty of space just in case you need to stop in a hurry. Be patient; on a motorcycle you'll soon get a chance to overtake.
FATIGUE IS YOUR GREATEST ENEMY
First long trip in a while? You may have forgotten how draining it can be. Riding a motorcycle demands all your concentration and commitment. Don't overreach in terms of distance; take regular breaks, and drink plenty of water.
Have a great ride and stay shiny side up. For more helpful advice about staying safe on a motorcycle, visit Ride Forever at rideforever.co.nz.
Reproduced from Dave Keilty: STUFF, Mar 26 2018
No Room For Complacency: #2
Styrian MotoGP: Maverick Vinales steps off the Yamaha at 218 km/h after brake failure at Turn 1, on Lap 17 ‐ taking a 23G impact in the process.
Styrian GP: Pol Espargaro took KTM's first MotoGP pole position, And Miguel Oliveira swooped at the final corner, to take his and Tech3’s first MotoGP victory. And the second victory for KTM in MotoGP.
“10 YEARS AGO” …
The (current at that time) Bucket Results From Oct 2010
End Of An Era No ! It’s Business As “Usual”:
Sunday 23rd September, 2018 saw the end of an era for Auckland Motorcycle Club – and Auckland motorcycle sport generally ‐ as the AMCC Buckets held their final event at the Mount Wellington Kart Track; a circuit that has been the spiritual home for Bucket Racing in the Auckland area, for in excess of thirty years.
I cannot believe that it is already TWO years ago now …..
Buckets were on the cusp of departing Mount Wellington, so I started writing a piece about the tragedy of that loss to the motorcycle, and wider motorsport community.
I was going to talk about things like:‐
‐ Panuku Developments, the property management arm of Auckland Council, now seeking a better return on the site, on which there has been a track for over fifty years. Driven to seek fiscal profit over everything.
‐ And that as home to KartSport Mt Wellington, the Tainui Road facility had also been used by other sports and academic organisations – including Buckets
‐ And that Auckland Council had an obligation to walk their talk, and “Shape spaces for Auckanders to love”
‐ And that Colin Dale Park was nowhere near completion, and there is a fair chance it never will be completed to any useful state …….
I have revisited my rough draft several times, but it has continued to sit on my laptop desktop till now – two years on ‐ for a couple of reasons. Partly because I was grappling to create some order from the various thoughts and themes within – and partly because of the ongoing efforts of Liam Venter and supporters to save the facility.
There was a lot going on ‐ and the Save Mount Wellington portion has been well covered in the STUFF article republished in AMCC Riders’ Briefs recently.
Ross Mackay had completed his Mount Wellington Tribute article – with a well‐penned piece on Talk Motorsport, recalling his delightful experiences with the world of karting. But I had hit a wall.
Browsing across the Bucket results from Oct 2010 (a few pages back) made me think about this article again. So here it is; a little ‘evolved’ from its original roots …
As part of my 2018 research, I had an interest to look back at the AMCC Bucket results I could obtain, and I was struck by the dominance of the Diprose family over the past 20 years +/‐ for which I had results. I had been unaware just how much they have monopolised the season podiums.
But also not just on the track. The Bucket Committee operate somewhat autonomously from AMCC, however David sits on the AMCC Exec where he regularly represents and reports on the Buckets.
To say Buckets have had a rough two years is somewhat of an understatement.
‐ The closure of Mount Wellington coincided with the Spiller saga, and culminated in an AMCC SGM. It was an ugly an un‐necessary episode that almost brought AMCC Buckets to its knees. ‐ Securing Calendars for 2019 and 2020 were a major challenge, and saw the club utilise Kart tracks across the upper North Island in order to keep the community alive. ‐ Buckets adjusted their Calendar, to align with the AMCC AGM/Prizegiving revised date. ‐ The 2019 season saw precipitation to some degree, at every event ‐ Whangarei was lost (due to the local Karting community’s pressure to restrict noise) ‐ And then Covid‐19 disruption on top of all that
Yet David and the stalwarts of the Bucket Community have navigated all these challenges, with support from AMCC where requested; and it’s extremely encouraging and pleasing to see this ESSENTIAL sporting community continue to deliver a Series ‐ using Tokoroa and the Hampton Downs Club circuits (the only venues currently available).
It’s not the end of an era ‐ It’s Business As “Usual” – in our new evolving normal …
100cc 50cc 1999‐00 David Diprose David Diprose F4 F5 2000‐01 Jo Mead David Diprose 2001‐02 David Diprose David Diprose 2002‐03 Mike Green David Diprose 2003‐04 David Diprose Aaron Gullery 2004‐05 David Diprose David Diprose 2005‐06 David Diprose David Diprose 2006‐07 Karl Morgan David Diprose 2007‐08 Gary Cunningham Mark Lattaway 2008‐09 David Diprose David Diprose 2009‐10 Tim Fraser David Diprose 2010‐11 David Diprose David Diprose 2011‐12 Nathanael Diprose Nathanael Diprose 2012‐13 Nathanael Diprose David Diprose 2013‐14 Rick Ford Tim Fraser 2014‐15 Nathanael Diprose Nathanael Diprose 2015‐16 Nathanael Diprose Nathanael Diprose 2016‐17 Nathanael Diprose Nathanael Diprose 2017‐18 Blair Lambarth Nathanael Diprose 2018 Blair Lambarth Tim Coopey 2019 Jason Hearn Nathanael Diprose
David Diprose receives his AMCC Life Membership from Trevor Heaphy, at the 2019 AMCC AGM and Prize‐Giving
Juniper White 021 040 3819 [email protected]
The Art Of Riding In The Rain: How to survive winter on a motorbike …
Winter is in full swing now, which means plenty of wind and rain. It’s good for the dams but not so good for those commuting on two wheels so here are five tips for surviving winter riding.
All the gear, all the time
ATGATT, or ‘All The Gear, All The Time’. Easy enough to remember, woefully under‐practised in reality. Motorbike gear typically isn’t cheap but the ancient helmet‐buying proverb extends to the rest of your body too: “if you have a ten dollar head, buy a ten dollar helmet.” You’ll be grateful for investing the money into a good riding jacket and pants combo if you come off.
Not all good gear is waterproof, particularly the leather sports stuff, so most good brands sell waterproof overcoats. They fold up small enough to fit in a backpack too. High‐viz colouring is probably a good call too. If you’re commuting on two wheels you’re probably already aware of how other road users tend to not see you. While this sucks on a good day, when it’s dry you have a better chance of avoiding an accident thanks to more grip. In the rain and wind it’s a different story so the best policy is to keep a bigger distance than usual, just in case. More space around you means more time to react.
At the same time, constantly consider your road position. The normal road position for a motorbike or scooter is on the left of a lane, which keeps you further out of the way of oncoming traffic. However, this restricts reaction times for people pulling out of parked spaces on the far left of a road, so I tend to switch between the left and right sides of a lane, depending on the situation.
Carey Griffiths, president of the Institute of Advanced Motorcycling NZ, agreed. He told Stuff over the phone that the best practise for lane position on the road is a dynamic one. Basically, take a lane position that best fits the hierarchy of SSV: Safety, Stability and Visibility.
For example, when coming to a right‐hander at open road speeds, the best position is hugging the left, as far across as needed to get optimal vision while still having enough space between the lane and the edge of the road to brake if needed.
Smooooooth riding
Wet roads mean less grip. I’m sure you know that, what with the tyre contact patch the size of a 50c coin and all, but it also means you need to be smoother with your riding. Use less lean angle, gradually apply brakes and throttle, ride slower if you have to. Better to get to your destination late than not at all.
Those awful metal grates
These things are the bane of my life when I ride in winter. You know the ones – those large square metal grates that sit right where you’d normally position your bike for a corner, typically in urban areas with a thousand SUVs around you. They get omega slippery in the wet and it’s just about impossible to save a front‐end slide after riding over one. The advice here: go around them. Just don’t bother trying your luck.
In the same category: polished concrete. This is almost impossible to avoid if you park in a covered carpark because for some reason every carpark building has polished concrete but it also offers slightly more grip than wet metal. Ride slow and steady and you’ll be fine.
Don’t forget your rubber
Not that rubber, your tyres. These are probably the single most important factor in keeping you shiny side up as worn tyres simply won’t grip as well as fresh stuff. Sports riders with track‐oriented tyres might want to consider investing in more all‐weather rubber while ADV fans should probably do the same.
Additionally, make sure your tyre pressure is up to spec. Under or over‐inflated tyres offer less traction and will wear unevenly so check your owner’s manual, ask your mechanic or run it by Google to ensure your tyres are performing optimally.
Reproduced from Nile Bijoux: STUFF, Aug 08 2020
MotoFest Polo Shirts ‐ For Sale
GET YOUR MOTO FEST POLO SHIRT
Moto Fest was an annual event – held over three years (2018‐2020) ‐ and to commemorate the final this year, the Club produced a Polo Shirt to celebrate AMCC’s association with both Hampton Downs, and the event. These were given to our hard‐working Flaggies and other Volunteer Officials who did a sterling job over the 6/7/8 March, (and in preparation) to make the meeting the success that it was.
We have a selection of one off prints left, of Polo Shirts in Large to Small at $30.00 each. Hopefully we will have your size in either women or men.
If you want to get hold of one of these one off prints please email [email protected] or [email protected] to arrange your Polo Shirt.
Become a life supporter of Cemetery Circuit.
This is a limited time offer!
This year we are offering, riders, supporters and businesses the unique opportunity to purchase an engraved brick that will be laid on the footpath next to the start finish line.
You can become part of the history of Cemetery Circuit! Riders why not put your name, class, and number? Perhaps you want to remember someone who raced or loved the Cemetery Circuit?
Or maybe you just love the event and want to be a part of ensuring it continues.
SINGLE BRICK WITH NAME: $150.00 (you can purchase multiple bricks if you want).
6 BRICKS WITH LOGO: $1020.00 Ideal for businesses.
No matter what you choose we would love your support! https://cemeterycircuit.co.nz/supporter‐bricks/
Jeremy Burgess:
2018 Flashback:
MotoGP Guru joins the greats in the Hall Of Fame
Mick Doohan and Wayne Gardner are already members of the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame presented by Speedcafe.com and they have now been joined by a man who was integral to their success, Jeremy Burgess.
Gardner became the first Australian to win the 500cc world championship in 1987 with Burgess as crew chief, and the South Australian held the same role for Doohan’s run of five straight from 1994 to 1998.
He is arguably more famously known, however, as the crew chief for Valentino Rossi, teaming up with the Italian for his rookie premier class season in 2000.
Burgess followed Rossi from Honda to Yamaha, Ducati, and back to Yamaha before the two split at the end of 2013 after a partnership which delivered all seven of ‘The Doctor’s’ championships at the top tier of grand prix motorcycle racing.
On top of those 13 titles, he was a mechanic to Freddie Spencer when the American triumphed in both 250cc and 500cc 1985.
“It’s not something that you ever set about when you embark on a career,” Burgess told Speedcafe.com of his induction. “But everybody who goes out and does anything like this certainly likes to get to the top of the field and that’s what it’s all about, the same as the riders and drivers, to be the top of your field, and I was lucky enough to get to that point.”
A rider himself in Australia in the 1970s, Burgess is a fan of other forms of motorsport and attends Supercars events on occasion.
He says that the company he has joined as a member of the Hall of Fame makes the honour even more significant.
“To see the list of names that are on there in previous years, it’s almost humbling to sort of be placed in the company of greats like Sir Jack Brabham, Mick Doohan, Wayne Gardner, Troy Corser, those sorts of people,” said Burgess.
“It’s something unexpected and certainly extremely humbling.”
It speaks volumes to the regard in which Burgess is held that Rossi specifically requested his services when Honda was trying to lure the then‐reigning 250cc world champion.
That was, of course, before Rossi wrote himself into the history books with seven 500cc/MotoGP crowns, second only to his legendary compatriot Giacomo Agostini.
Burgess, however, remembers his first as a crew chief most fondly.
“Wayne Gardner winning the first 500 title for an Australian was certainly a big moment for Australian motorcycling and a direct result of that was the interest generated by Wayne,” explained the 64‐year‐old, who was joined at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre by wife Claudine.
“Out of that we ended up with the grand prix at Phillip Island and the successful building of the circuit at Eastern Creek, so the momentum that was started with Wayne and carried on through Mick Doohan and Casey Stoner, and even to the likes of Troy Corser and all Australians who have followed.
“Although he only won the one title, he certainly got the ball rolling in Australia and got everybody’s attention on grand prix motorcycle racing.”
By Daniel Herrero (Speedcafe) – March 2018
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RACING CALENDAR / COMING EVENTS
October 2020 11 AMCC Buckets Rd 2 Hampton Downs Club Circuit (Final) 18 AMCC Club Series Rd 2 Hampton Downs AMCC‐HMCC Interclub Part 1 November 2020 8 HMCC Rd 3 Taupo (Final) AMCC‐HMCC Interclub Part 2 14/15 Bucket 2‐Hour Tokoroa 29 AMCC Club Series Rd 3 Hampton Downs (Final) December 2020 6 Suzuki Series Rd 1 Taupo 13 Suzuki Series Rd 2 Manfeild 26 Suzuki Series Rd 3 Wanganui (Final)
January 2021 9/10 NZSBK Rd 1 Mike Pero / Ruapuna 16/17 NZSBK Rd 2 Levels / Timaru
March 2021 6/7 NZSBK Rd 3 MotoFest / Hampton Downs (TBC) 13/14 NZSBK Rd 4 Bruce McLaren / Taupo (Final)
**All events subject to current Covid‐19 restrictions AMCC Club Series Round 1:
(34) Daniel Mettam, and (41) Jaden Hassan were the dominant players in Formula Auckland. Image: Philip Kavermann
Formula Auckland Returns under Level‐2 Lockdown:
There were logistical challenges, but Sunday 20th September saw a return of road‐racing at Hampton Downs, albeit under a raft of extraordinary protocols to adhere to the regulations required by both MNZ and Hampton Downs; for racing to occur under a Level 2 lockdown for Covid‐19.
These protocols included restricted entry. Besides the officials and marshals, entry was restricted to the rider with a single support person. These names had to be pre‐advised, and were checked at the gate. If you were not on the list, you could not get in. There were no entries‐on‐the‐day permitted.
The pit area was split into two separate parts – with competitors allocated a specific pit area to allow social distancing, and to prevent a gathering exceeding 100 people. There were no food outlets allowed to be open; and no spectators allowed – although the creative race fans did show up to watch the racing from outside the circuit, along the fence‐line next to the kart track.
And good on them; as they got to see an enjoyable days racing. If somewhat punctuated by red flags. Maybe it was “first‐day” excitement; or perhaps just one‐of‐those‐days that happen sometimes?
The day had started out wet, and all practice/qualifying sessions were held on a well‐damp track. But as the day progressed, conditions kept getting better, to the point where Daniel Mettam was throwing his superbike around like a 600, in the 1:04 second bracket.
Mettam dominated Formula Auckland, which made a successful return to the AMCC program under Level‐2 lockdown. Jaden Hassan made for a perfect sparring partner, and the two former NZSBK champions put on a great show; as the cream of the Senior category.
David Sharp has had good conversations with many of the Track‐Day regulars, and it was great to see a number of them come out and try road‐race.
Across all classes there were a range of familiar and new faces. And this reflected in the results. The revised category structure for AMCC this season has seen a new combination of classes across Senior, Intermediate and Junior ‐ and this mix is proving very successful. This was most apparent in the Senior category, where Dave Sharp had invested quite some effort in encouraging a number of Track‐Day riders to extend their track riding experience by coming and having a crack at road‐racing. It’s safe to say these riders had the largest smiles on their faces at the end of the day.
Despite some short stoppages for the red flags, four rounds of racing were delivered, meaning anyone who was running two classes – and this was a number of competitors ‐ was looking at well in excess of 60 laps on track, across the day.
Round Two of the AMCC Club Series is coming up at Hampton Downs on Sunday 18th October, with this event also doubling as the first Round of the inter‐club challenge between the Auckland and Hamilton Motorcycle Clubs’. Under Level‐1, AMCC looks forward to welcoming spectators back.
2020‐2021 AMCC Club Series Points: (After ROUND ONE of Three)
Points – Senior: FORMULA AUCKLAND (Pirelli) 75 Daniel Mettam 65 David Sharp 61 Matt Drayson
Points – Senior: SUPERSPORT 600 (Pirelli) 100 Tarbon Walker 80 Jacob Stroud 61 Luca Durning
Points – Intermediate: SUPERLITE (Castrol) 77 Fabiano Paiva Santos 75 Aaron Dempsey 56 Sean White
(67) David McArthur and Doug Cornes
Points – Intermediate: PRO TWIN 650 (Castrol) 90 Jarad Horn 74 Jacob Stroud 65 Tyler Brown
Points – Intermediate: 125ccGP (Castrol) 70 Chris Malcolm 45 Blayes Heaven
Points – Junior: SUPERSPORT 300 (Metzeler / Muc‐Off) 85 Jesse Stroud 66 Luca Durning 59 Alistair Wilton
Points – Junior: 250 PRO LITE (Metzeler / Muc‐Off) 85 Ben Cook 75 Cameron Leslie 61 Scott Findlay
Points – Junior: F4, F5, GIXXER 150 (Metzeler / Muc‐Off) 50 Paul Ellis
Points – PRE 82 SENIOR (Motomail NZ) 95 Russell Barker 85 Phil Clarke
Points – PRE 82 JUNIOR (Motomail NZ) 100 Guy Webster 40 Phil Oades 36 Graeme Ogle
Points – PRE 89 Senior (Motomail NZ) 100 Rick Van Velzen
Points – PRE 89 Intermediate (Motomail NZ) 100 Bryan Ashdown
Points – PRE 89 Junior (Motomail NZ) 90 Kerry Chapman 90 Rory Garvey
Points – PRE 95 F3 (Motomail NZ) 75 Matt Barrie
Points – SIDECARS (Road Guide / Arai / Michelin) 95 Mark Halls / Geoff Davies 81 David McArthur / Doug Cornes 55 Nick Ploeg / Wendy Ploeg
Points – CLUBMAN SENIOR (Counties Honda) 100 Lars Bojesen‐Moller 72 Brett Hewitt 60 Gershwern Scott
Points – CLUBMAN JUNIOR (Counties Honda) 100 Christopher Nobbs
Points – NINJA CUP: (Carl Cox Motorsport) After Round One of Five 228 Jesse Stroud 202 Chris Smith 174 Sean White
Points – HYOSUNG CUP: (Carl Cox Motorsport) After Round One of Five 218 Ben Cook 210 Cameron Leslie 170 Tarbon Walker
The 2020‐2021 Series is organised and promoted by the Auckland Motorcycle Club – who acknowledge all our valuable partners:‐
Carl Cox Motorsport, Castrol, Counties Honda, Forbes & Davies, Levels Ltd, Motomail, and MTF Finance – along with MX Timing and CTAS Live.
Calendar – 2020‐2021 AMCC Club Series: All Rounds on the Hampton Downs National Circuit Rd 1 20th September, 2020 Rd 2 18th October, 2020 Rd 3 29th November, 2020
AMCC and HMCC Interclub Challenge: Rd 1 AMCC Rd 2 18 October, 2020 Hampton Downs Rd 2 HMCC Rd 2 8 November, 2020 Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, Taupo
NAKED RACER MOTO CO:
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Founder and operator – Johnny Gee
Sale Of Hyosung:
31 August, 2020
Dear Cup Fans,
This email is to advise that Richard and I have sold our Hyosung spare parts stock in its entirety. The new owner is Mike McCarthy based in Albany. With over 6,000 product lines to get organized in his warehouse the supply of new parts will be on hold for approximately 1 week whilst he gets set up.
Mike will take over the Hyosung.co.nz website and the email address [email protected] for your orders. They will also have a new contact number, 09‐415 8885
My email [email protected] will be removed, so for all Cup enquiries please contact me using [email protected] or phone my MTF Finance office on 09 280 4728.
Thank you for your support over the years and I'm sure Mike and his Team will be able to serve you well with parts you may need in the future.
‐‐ Kind Regards Ken Dobson Cup Co‐Ordinator 021 977 553 www.ccmscup.co.nz
Please update my email to [email protected]
AMCC Apartment:
The AMCC Apartment: Unit 416, at Hampton Downs has now been made available for long‐term rental.
You can take a virtual tour here: https://youtu.be/0vcDM‐dCQbIand
Any interested parties to contact: Waikato Real Estate Ltd Ksenia Kruchkina | 021 0264 5289
Barry Sheene:
Had he not passed away in 2003, Barry Sheene would have turned 70, on 11 September of this year.
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No classifieds this month
Brad Binder takes the first win for KTM in MotoGP, at the 2020 Czech GP at Brno.