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RIDER’S BRIEFSTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AUCKLAND MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC.
SEPTEMBER 2016
The 2016/2017 AMCC Bucket Racing Championship - Round 1
In This Issue
AMCC Media ReleaseBuckets Results
Racing Calendar
Distinguished Gentleman�s Ride
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2016/2017 Home Email Mobile/Fax
PATRON Jim CampbellPRESIDENT Paul Stewart 09 235 5237 [email protected] 021 126 2905VICE PRESIDENT
Warren New 836 6503 [email protected] 027 487 6748
SECRETARY Rod Gibson 817 1301 [email protected] 021 299 7636TREASURER Colleen Ryan Thompson 06 754 8972 [email protected] 027 423 1433MEMBERSHIP Neil Martin [email protected] 021 823 508CLUB CAPTAIN TBA ROAD RACE COMMITTEE
Scott BuchananMark Wigley Chris Defiori Adam MitchellShari JohnsonDaniel Mettam
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ROAD RACE SECRETARY
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GENERAL COMMITTEE
Greg Percival Steve Collingwood Mandy New Phil KavermanTrevor HeaphyGraham Bastow
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MINIATURE ROAD RACE
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CHIEF FLAGMARSHALL
Angela Vernon 834 7543 [email protected] 027 684 0552
ADVANCED RIDER TRAINING COMMITTEE
Colleen Thompson (ART Secretary) Mike Low Keith BrockGreg Sharpe
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PRESIDENT�S REPORT AUGUST 2016
It was pleasing to see so many people at the prize-giving to support their Club and the 2016 ClubChampionship Series trophy recipients for their endeavours on the track. Hopefully they will continue tobe successful this coming season, however other riders may have different ideas.
I wish to take the opportunity to thank, on your behalf, the work that the elected members do behindthe scenes so that the riders can go racing. I doubt that riders realise the time and effort put in by thesepeople. Thank you and good luck also to the executive members who retired this year. It is alsopleasing to see younger and new people standing for committee positions. It is your Club, becomeinvolved even if it is in a small way. Remember many hands make light work.
I am sure that everyone - spectators, volunteers and riders - will be suitably impressed with the worldclass facilities that the Club now has available at their back door to race on. When you have a worldclass facility it comes at a cost and the Club is very mindful of this so has decided to trim the AMCCChampionship Series back to 4 rounds instead of 5. Doing this will reduce the racing expenses thatriders will not have to allow for in their racing budgets and the associated costs of entry fees, wearand tear on bikes, tyres and miscellaneous costs.
The Budget:
National Circuit costs are: HD Costs: Track $15,500.00: Health and Safety $28.50 per rider, Ambulance $2,200.00 Club Costs: Marshals, Timing, Commentator, Ctas - $6,275.00
Club Budget for day $27,000.00
Club Circuit costs are:HD: Track $7,702.50: Health and Safety $28.50 per rider: Ambulance $2,200:00
Club Costs: Marshals, Timing, Commentator,Ctas - $5,020.00 Club Budget for day $16,000.00
The Club has based its entry fees on an assumption that 90 riders will enter per round. The only waythe entry fee can decrease is for more riders entering the Club Championships. The Club is alsoworking on securing sponsors for the Club Championship Series and this ongoing.
The Club is very excited about the prospect of being able to race not only on the National circuit, butalso on the new Club circuit which will be challenging to all riders of existing classes and the Club islooking at including extra classes, such as Motards and Buckets, so watch this space. The Club circuitis a real scratcher�s track circuit - one wrong move on one corner and it will affect the corners comingup, I am sure riders will enjoy this challenge. Club series dates and circuit are in the racing calendar.
Paul Stewart AMCC President
RACING CALENDAR
September 2016
10/11 Buckets � Mt Wellington Kart Track
October 2016
2 Round 1 � Club Championship Series � Hampton Downs National Circuit
8/9 Buckets � Mt Wellington Kart Track
16 6 Hour Endurance Race � Hampton Downs
November 2016
6 Round 2 � Club Championship Series � Hampton Downs Club Circuit
19/20 Buckets � Mt Wellington Kart Track � 2 Hour
December 2016
18 Advanced Rider Training � Hampton Downs National Circuit
Auckland Motorcycle Club MEDIA RELEASE
Lots of news:
AGM / PRIZEGIVINGThanks to all who turned out for the very successful 2016 AMCC AGM and Prize giving a few weeksback. And a special �Thanks and Welcome� to the new members on the Exec and variousCommittees. Your fresh perspective, ideas and enthusiasm will ensure the ongoing health of the Club. A lot of work goes on behind-the-scenes to keep AMCC functioning, and staging the quality race andART events that consume so much volunteer time and effort. These new faces can only bring anadditional positive aspect to this effort.
The website will be updated shortly to reflect the new office holders.
CALENDAR
A lot of work is going on behind the scenes on the coming race season. Here�s what it looks like.
With the 6 Hour again being organised and promoted by Gary Stirling - with AMCC in a supporting capacity, as we were last year.
Road-race has two Rounds on the existing National Circuit, and will also attack the new Club Circuit twice as well.
And ART will use both circuits also, over the summer.
It should make for a great summer�s action.
Expect to see more very soon.
2016
Round 1 Club Series - Sunday 2 October � National Circuit6 Hour -- Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October � National CircuitRound 2 Club Series - Sunday 6 November � Club CircuitART - Sunday 18 December � National Circuit
2017
Round 3 Club Series - Sunday 12 February � National CircuitART - Sunday 26 February � Club CircuitRound 3 - NATIONALS - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March � National CircuitART - Saturday 18 March � National CircuitRound 4 Club Series - Sunday 9 April � Club Circuit
AVALON BIDDLE - EJC
Ken Dobson has alerted AMCC that Av's van has blown up in France, leaving her stranded and with avery large recovery and repair bill. The money she now has to use for this was dedicated for track andtest days to keep her on the pace between the EJC Cup races. Ken is organising a �whip-round� foranyone who would care to contribute to get Avalon back on the road.
Please understand that Avalon has not asked for any help - and she does not know this is happening.After Thursday 11th, Ken will reconcile the donations with AMCC, and notify Avalon of what hashappened to support her. It should be a great surprise, and welcome boost as the second half of theEJC resumes.
So if you care to contribute pls do so - and support this terrific ambassador, not just for AMCC, but forroad-race, New Zealand, and women in all motorsport.
Note: the close off for this was 11 August
THE SHORAI BATTERIES � Post Classic International Motorcycle Challenge�
It�s the big event of the year for the NZPCRA, and is shaping up to be another HUGE trans-Tasman event. On Labour Weekend - October, Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd - Hampton DownsThe Entry Form is available by contacting [email protected] or [email protected] if you need more info.
75 YEARS ON TWO WHEELS
A history of the AMCC 1926-2001For all those interested in the history of our great Club, we still have copies of the book written by Life Member Calum Gilmour.Price is $38 � contact [email protected] and I�ll sort you out.It�s an interesting read.
MINIATURE ROAD RACE
Buckets are booming, and the racing is top class. Coming events at Mt Wellington:10th-11th September, Round 38th-9th October, Round 419th-20th November, Bucket 2 Hour
If you haven�t been out to Mt Wellington, I recommend you add it to your To-Do soon.
Contact [email protected] for more info.
IOM � 2017 - Can Anybody Help ?
Hi my name is John Catton. I am a follower of MotoGP, and am planning to travel to Isle of Man next year 2017 for the international TT meeting. Do you have any members who have gone to this event, or can suggest the best agency to book with. I plan to be there for there for the full event - being 7 nights. Thank you for your help.Regards,John Catton - [email protected]
Annual SUB�s
With the start of the new Club year it is now time to renew your Membership. Don�t leave this till thelast minute, as it puts additional strain on Volunteers who are already busy enough on race days.
Please � get organised people � and renew your SUB�s now �
Stay Safe On The Streets And Circuits
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