Supermoto Practice Calder Park

[Muzzard]

Still TBA but the dates for the coming Supermoto Practice Days to be run by ASM at the Thunderdome are out.
These meetings which require an MA licence to ride (one day licences available) will be Sundays.
29 July 07
16 Sep 07
28 Oct 07
And prior to Round 6 of Australian SM Champs/Moto Mayhem Victorian Event.
More details as they come to hand.

[SMC690]

25 Oct 07
Woohoo, I can come and hurt myself on my birthday. :)
On second thoughts I just checked & it's a workday so maybe not.

Admin Edit.
Sorry mate mistyped the date,
Now to read correctly as the 28th :roll:

[Flash]

Sundays :D

[SMC690]

Sundays :D

Yes, the other two sessions are. :)

[Sibbo]

argh, I will miss the first one, as I will still be OS. :(

[raff06]

argh, I will miss the first one, as I will still be OS. :(

Likewise. The other two should be right. A new track?!

[Daws]

The first one's my birthday - I could come and hurt myself on my birthday, just got to find a bike!

[Muzzard]

Amended after realising I mistyped the date.
Should read 28 Oct 07 (as it does now) in the original thread starter.

[Muzzard]

Here is an edited version of an email I recieved today from Mark Avard regarding the Practice days.
You will note there are limited positions and those wishing to ride the Inagural Practice better PM me straight away.
Members of Team VSMR Supermoto are urged to make the effort to attend as its where you will be racing in November.


Hey Murray,
We are set to go for Calder Raceway Thunderdome Supermoto Practice one side and Stunt riders on the other side.
No licences required.
Until we get them paying for themselves it will have to be $100 per rider.
Once it is established we plan to drop to around $80.00

So the Date is Sunday 5th August, we will be setting up Saturday afternoon if any guys would like to come and give us a hand.
The 1st one will be pretty low key so we can design the course(with some paying around with the corners) andall guys will get heaps of riding.

Spots will be limited as we can only have 30 riders total SM & Stunt. If we get the interest we may go to MA Affiliated days but not at this early stage.

So if you can get the word out that would be good.
We will have an official release this week ;)

Cheers Mark

[MarkeeMark]

Count me in!

[Daws]

Motard AND Stunt... What will Sibbo do?

Plenty of room at Calder to set up a nice track, I wonder if you could use a run up and down the banking as a really scary hairpin?

[Muzzard]

There is a picture with overlay in the Moto Mayhem thread that depicts the SM track and the general layout for inside the Calder Thunderdome.
Throw this low res picture as an overlay and you have the general gist.

http://vsmr.net/albums/tracks-roads/Low_res_map_Calder_events_Medium.sized.jpg

[ZuluFoot]

Shit! cant do the Sunday, but would love to do the following Saturdays if you are starting a list already Muzz.

I'm really tempted to race, but I'm fighting the urge off for now.

Hmm, just re-read the thread, they are all Sundays, I'm out. :evil:

[Flash]

I'm glad they broke up the straight in this circuit, it was going to be a very long straight for a motard otherwise!

[Flash]

I don't think I'll have any spare cash for a while but I'll try to come along and help!

[raff06]

If there's a list for the sunday put me down. Happy to help out that day to, just not available for the set-up on Sat

[B_Comp]

So its Sunday the 5th of Aug instead of July 29th?


Here is an edited version of an email I received .....

Hey Murray,
We are set to go for Calder Raceway Thunderdome Supermoto Practice one side .....

So the Date is Sunday 5th August .....

Cheers Mark

[Muzzard]

*Spot on Chris.
So do I put your name down for the Sunday Practice mate :D

*Geez Murray I was looking forward to being 2 Murrays Racing finally,
I cant say at the moment as to what the prospects will be for continuity :cry:

*Good on you Adam,
Duly noted mate ;)

In real terms there has been an identified need for the track access,
TT has been it until now and at a budget.
I told everyone when the Track day regime started that unless we continued to support them and any other Track days that come our way it would be a while before anyone stuck the neck out and organised a regular regime under MA, expense to run under the MA guidelines being a factor which tends to keep a lot of potentials away.
So unless these Track days get supported and supported well they may not continue to the full MA affiliated Track days that we want and need.
Accordingly if there are sufficient enquiry and registration for the Practice days that are already scheduled, that could well also turn into a more frequent turn around too.
It all hangs on the financial viability like any other 'commodity' in this world.

[Muzzard]

Well dont all rush me will you.
Is it any wonder that there has only been the track at TT on offer in Victoria :roll:
Here it is, developed by someone who has half a friggin' idea about how to do it and only 3 riders is all, including myself
What, are you all too scared to go first or something :shock:
I am sending the confirmation email tomorrow mid morning, so now is a good time to contact me for inclusion on the list.

[ZuluFoot]

Oh fuckit, Muzz, put me down for the 2nd and 3rd Sundays, I cant do the 5th cos I'm away, but I'll try convince the Mrs that racing is a wise thing....

I really dont want to though, I'm doing it under duress cos I'm supposed to be more sensible now :evil:

[Muzzard]

Good on you mate.
The dates for those 2 Sundays will be confirmed as soon as Mark has the press release expected this week.
These are practice days just like TT only bigger, with jumps, a motard specific layout and somewhere to expand the rider base to offset the 'roundy roundy' of a kart layout.
If you want to come and 'test with water' with us at 2 Wheel Moto Mayhem in November you are more than welcome, its being promoted as a seperate event to the NSW Rounds and gives a bit of preparation time as well ;)

[dangermouse1100]

Ok question, i haven't shown too much interest as i was under the impression this was for the racers only, are you saying that it's just another practice day & slow riders/bikes like me are allowed to participate?

[B_Comp]

OK Murray - Put me and Adam down for the 5th of August on the Aprilia...

[Muzzard]

Ok question, I haven't shown too much interest as I was under the impression this was for the racers only, are you saying that it's just another practice day & slow riders/bikes like me are allowed to participate?
Its a practice day for Supermotards Dave.
Your DR is certainly a supermotard and you are not slow ;)
There will be some folks missing out because of the limited number of riders and that could well be the racers from around Melbourne.
Your money is as good as anyones elses,
To me better, cause its hard earned country dollars ;)

[dangermouse1100]

Well in that case count me in. :D Will the bikes be scrutineered, need to do anything? Could meet up & come down with you.

[Nerb]

How many people have booked? After re-reading this thread (following daves post) it all sounds interesting. So you can do the "practice" but then not be in any "race"? Cause i would surely be killed in a race.

Is there pm's or emails going around that say what the bike needs and what you need to get the MA licence?

[Muzzard]

*Brendan,
No licence required for the first practice day on the 5th, but after that expect there to be a requirement for MA licences then.
A day licence will be available in that case.
The 3 dates mentioned in this thread are purely practice days.
No racing.
We will be ripping around as fast as you can go of course :twisted:

*Dave,
I will be going to Melbourne on Friday the 3rd so I am there early for setup on the Saturday.
Unfortunately in this case I cant meet you mate.
Maybe the trip home though, unless I have to go via Mooroolbark/Kilsyth on the way :roll:

[MarkeeMark]

Muzz I'll be there Sat arvo around 1:30pm, after work.
Would i be needing another catch can other than the factory one I already have? Also will we need to lock wire all relevant nuts, bolts and caps? An exact list for bike prep would be great as I've got to do it all this coming w/e as well as celebrate my b'day.

[Muzzard]

Waiting confirmation of both rider list and machine requirements such as the full GCR deal, or just the usual track day bottling and wiring if applicable.
I have done most of mine already and its not a real lot to do.
A factory catch bottle should suffice but the details will be posted as they come to hand ;)

[MarkeeMark]

Excuse my ignorance but what is GCR?

[Muzzard]

General Competition Rules/Requirement

Here's the URL to the PDF for the GCR's from MA ... LOL ;)
http://www.ma.org.au/Content/MA/RacingDisciplines/Generalcompetitionrules/Manual_of_motorcycl.htm

[Daws]

I kept meaning to ask that too!

[dangermouse1100]

So why is there no mention of bike oriented activities/tracks on the website?? :shrug:

[Muzzard]

So why is there no mention of bike oriented activities/tracks on the website?? :shrug:
Which website do you speak of Dave :?:

[dangermouse1100]

Calder parkhttp://www.motorsport.com.au/

[Muzzard]

Maybe the staff there are old and weary like Bob and cant be bothered Dave,
I dunno mate :?

Email confirmation this morning for the 6 riders that have put the hand up to be included in the limited numbers.
Mark is hoping for up to 20 riders from the SM ranks and its a first in best dresseed deal so if you are thinking maybe, now is the time to be a definite yes.
Its a relaxed track day at a brand new track layout, no real requirement for conformity to GCR and catch bottling, machine scrutineering etc.

Wanna run your new bike in a safe and relaxed atmosphere with some pace, socialise with some other fools on wheels and generally get the best outta your bike?
Come this way ;)

[MarkeeMark]

Only one week to go!
WOOHOO

Bike or no bike I'll be there riding or helpin out!

[dangermouse1100]

Hey guys, been about 4 to 5 years since i was out that way & cant remember the lay of the land, will i have far to travel for fuel, being bike bound wont be able to bring extra fuel?
Thanks.
Muzz whats happening there on the Saturday???
If i can organize a place to stay, could see you guys out there.

[Muzzard]

You and me both Dave as to how much that joint has changed over the last few years ...
I will bring in a jerry can of fuel anyway Dave so you can slurp outta that to get you/keep you mobile mate no worries.
There is no requirement now as to Saturday and all setup will be done Sunday morning.
I intend to be at Calder Park ready to meet Mark and get to work at 8.00am and those who would/have also offered to assist please try to be as close to that as possible.
The sooner the tracks laid out and things setup, sooner we ride.
It will be a free session arrangement as far as I am aware which means the very best 'test and tune day' because you can enter and exit whenever you want - all day long :D

I am gonna be in Melbourne Saturday (Kilsyth) if anyone wants to make a supper meeting point/time to discuss the following days activities.
Usual contact detail 0411080953 ..

[MarkeeMark]

Cool Muzz maybe we can meet up Sat evening for a chat. I'll be there at 8am for sure.
Calder Park is easy to find, google maps are your friend
http://maps.google.com/maps Just type in Calder Park, then click on the "get directions from here" button, enter the address you're leaving from. Zoom in and out for more or less detail. Too easy.
Dave I too can bring a jerry can along and there's a BP servo across the road.

[dangermouse1100]

Thanks Mark :up: Had done the google earth & the street directory, probably an extra 10 or 20 mins further than TT for me. Getting excited :D

[Muzzard]

Here is the cuta nd paste of the official pressrelease for those interested/coming :

Victoria has a new Supermoto venue, with the Thunder dome at Calder Park Supermoto / Stunt riding Practice days commencing from Sunday 5th August. Bookings essential, as only limited spaces available for both events.
With more practice days planned at the venue once the word is out, the Supermoto with be running on the Eastern Side of the Massive 1.8 km Oval including the PIT area and the stunt riders will use the Right hand side of the arena as listed on the preview Map of Victorian Western QBE Moto Mayhem attached to this release.

Bookings are limited for the 1st practice day on Sunday 5th August, so those keen to ride please call 0419971161 or email s.moto@bigpond.net.au or lyndel@2wmm.com.au

Venue map for Supermoto and all events for Victorian Western QBE Moto Mayhem above:
Practice for the Supermoto and the stunt will be in the same area as map and access is thru Calder park main gate, then proceed under the tunnel into the Thunder Dome and will be sign posted.

Those attending from VSMR can confirm their bookings now with either Mark or Lyndel making sure they mention they are of the 6 prebookings from VSMR.

[MarkeeMark]

Spoke to Mark today and confirmed my spot.
It will be a unique day of riding I feel. Helping set up a new track and doing it as part of what will eventually be a track that's used in the national championship is something that I know in the future that I will look back on and smile about.
This I think is what Muzz and a few others on here have been aiming for for along time.
Supermoto here in Vic and around Australia and the world is booming and with the FIM world round in Bulgaria we are riding in a sport that is not only in its infancy but one that looks set to explode into a huge sport just like the X Games did to all the other fringe and different sports out there over 10 yrs ago.
On that note I'm looking fwd to Sunday more and more and will be there bright eyed and bushy tailed at 8am.

Cheers Mark

[Flash]

I'm aiming at this stage to come out and help, but I cant confirm 100% yet

[dangermouse1100]

I emailed Mark this morning, his reply this afternoon included a link to youtube footage of the new track in Bulgaria, totally awesome :D

[Muzzard]

I have some more correspondence with Mark today,
Several times in fact and thank you fellas for the prompt action.
Helps reinforce to Mark that we from here are dead bloody serious about supporting this in whatever way we can.
I will be bringing down the mower as promised in case we need to do some 'gardening' of the dirt section,

And there is also a new banner to be up on the website too specific to the Victorian Event/Series of 2 WMM to be held there as well as the regular SM practice ;)
Team Riders will be given the tools to go and seek support at all levels in the coming week.

Now,
There has been an amendment to the limitations to the numbers of riders.
Anyone interested can follow the above links.

[dangermouse1100]

Weather is not looking real promising, we wont be doin much riding if it's raining all weekend :?

[Muzzard]

Understanding that Dave I would logically expect that there would be a postponement of the practice day if the forecast is really unfavourable.
I also understand that for some travelling like you and I this can be a bit of a headache if not done on Friday/early Saturday.

[Muzzard]

Spoke with Mark this morning regards the pit arrangements and weather in general.
His decision is that the practice days will in fact go ahead whether there is rain or not.
Obviously if its flogging down relentlessly or just a lot of heavy showers and the track 'unrideable' the decision to postpone or abandon the meeting will be made then...
Pit area is on the grass infield area adjacent to where the track will be setup.
Quikshades or tarps will obviously be needed and poles/ropes to secure the tarps/quikshades.
I will bring a blue poly tarp and some poles/ropes/pegs but as a group we will need whatever available because of the forecast.
Anyone with the necessary stuff is urged to bring it.
I'm on slicks at the moment but might be needing to change tyres and believe the Stunting boys have that sorted if need be.
There is also the BP across the road to inflate tyres.
Dave will be right with his Distanzias and Mark too no doubt, but the 150/60 Avon I have will be a stretch onto the 5.00" rear :roll:
All good bring it on!

[Wobbly]

Do we have an official start time? Was it 8? :shock:

[dangermouse1100]

Rain hail or snow huh, going to make it hard for me, so easy if i had a trailer. I dont know if i can get there by 8.00am, will have to leave home early early & if the weather is despicable i dont like my chances. Dirtbike lights are useless. :?


Hmm, i'm beginning to make excuses like someone else on this forum ;)
Sorry guys, looks like i better show up hey :D

[Muzzard]

Setup crew @ 8 am, anytime for those who just wanna ride,
I hope theres the bulk of us at the gate at 8, but understand the travel Dave.
Markee and I chatted yesterday regards the weather and what we can bring to offset any rain.
We have a few tarps and the povvo tent between us as well as some thin timber flooring for the pit area so we arent mudbathing...
Bring yourself a dry change of gear Dave if possible and I will throw in my spare thermal riding suit for the trip home if you need it ;)
We will have a good day regardless of the weather
I am confident of that :D

[Daws]

Have a great day tomorrow guys. Hope the weather holds out.

[shane]

just to let people know mark is offering a very nice discount if you enter the whole australian series and pay up front :-}}}}}}}}}}} a good way to save a few dollars if your going to be doing all the races anyway ...

[MarkeeMark]

WOOHOO showers easing on Sunday!

[SMC690]

Forecast for Saturday
A partly cloudy day with a shower or two. Showers increasing at night. Moderate to fresh northwest winds tending west to southwesterly at night.

Precis: Shower or two.
City: Min 7 Max 14

Laverton: Min 6 Max 12 Yarra Glen: Min 3 Max 12
Tullamarine: Min 5 Max 12 Mt Dandenong: Min 3 Max 8
Watsonia: Min 6 Max 14 Scoresby: Min 6 Max 14
Frankston: Min 8 Max 12 Geelong: Min 5 Max 13

UV Index: 2 [Low].

Sunday A few showers. Min 6 Max 14

[Wobbly]

Ok guys, I'm going to load up the car with crap to come out with. So my specific question is, are there any specific tools etc you want me to try and bring?

If the need is there I can pack the compressor and air tools as well...

[MarkeeMark]

Neil just basic stuff will be needed I think. Thnx for the offer though.

[Wobbly]

What, no roadside engine rebuilding :?:

Now you're losing my interest :lol2:

[MarkeeMark]

ok ok a tent with walls would be good and maybe chuck in a couch, and esky if ya aint got a generator to run the 240V to power the fridge(and the tyre lovin warmers) to keep the beer chilled also a gas space heater wouldn't go astray.
Maybe chuck in a chain that we can attach to the foz and then the back of my ute so we can see if tha foz will do a 4wd burnout!
Got you're attention again?

On a lighter note do ya think we'll be able to have a bit on a stunt while we're out there?

[SMC690]

On a lighter note do ya think we'll be able to have a bit on a stunt while we're out there?

I just came to ask the same thing!
I just pegged a perfect stand-up, clutched up from 2nd then through to 5th on the way home from dinner.
I wouldn't be surprised if you heard me too Mark. ;)

I'm not sure about tomorrow for me, I have to do some work on albonators computer so he can post faster and I have to make sure the house is spotless..... ;)
I will be there on Sunday though.

[MarkeeMark]

Nothing going on at Calder today Juz. So relax and just be that litle bit geeky today. Oh yeah and dont forget to play John Farnham's Sady the Cleaning Lady while you're at it!

[Nam]

who went?

i was there with the stunt guys. forgot to come say hi to you guys.

here's a vid from the day by blackmarketfilms
YouTube - Calder Park

[Sibbo]

who went?

i was there with the stunt guys. forgot to come say hi to you guys.

here's a vid from the day by blackmarketfilms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0aZXVJuk9k
Not me, but I will be at the next one. I will be sure to pop over to the stunt area and work on smashing my rear guard on the ground (and trying to bring it back).

What stunt bike you got?

[MarkeeMark]

I was there Nam, saw you and your bad ass camera. Very nice video mate.
I was riding the black DRZ400SM and did a loop of the oval half way thru the day. Just cruzed down the stunting straight to have a look, was nice to be acknowledged by the Cunning Stunts boys as I rode past.
Will prolly drop over next time with Sibbo and actually have a go.

[Muzzard]

Hi Nam,
I saw you there too mate,
Was gonna come over to say hi,
Wanted to catch up with a few fellas from http://www.stuntlife.com.
Didnt happen,
Was a stunt all of my own :roll:

Will definitely catch you up next time though mate ;)

[Nam]

sorry dude. feel like a bastard for not being more attentive and friendly. i think everyone was pretty much concentrating on their own practice. next time, maybe a combined safety briefing for both disciplines would help to break down the invisible wall?

i ride with www.frontupfreestyle.com currently rocking 2 cbr600s - an f2 and an f4i. have been considering getting a drz later down the track. just gotta sell a few bikes first. somebody did come over on an aprilia that we all drooled over.

i wasn't filming. the camera man's name is daniel (mike_rock). he's just about to release an aussie and nz stunt video called chicks dig scars 2. it's heaps better than the first one. worth a look.

[Muzzard]

Ive known Daniel for a while, we met a few years back when he was shooting some stuff from the country riders.
He has made some nice DVD's of the action since and I usually look for the BlackMarket Films uploads to Youtube, knowing its local talent.
See you at the next one Nam ;)

The Aprilia is Chris Burke (BComp) from BComponents.
http://www.bcomponents.com.au ;)