Rob,

I am getting itchy feet and want to get back onto a little cranky
50cc and I know I am not the only one. We are wanting to get some
practice in for the 24hr.

All dressed up and know where to go as they say.

Benito


--- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" <rpmorrell@...> wrote:
>
> Looks like early March is the earliest we might be able to get some
time
> at Lakeside small circuit.
> They'll get back to me at the end of Feb.
>
> Ipsich Kart Track is coming alonog nicely with the re-surface,
though
> still no news about the use of the track.
> LINKY <http://www.ipswichkartclub.com.au/Track%20Resurf.htm>
>
> Anyone know of some closed roads or private carparks where we can
have a
> blat??? [:-/]
>
>
> --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" <rpmorrell@> wrote:
> >
> > As far as I know, Lakeside is having some construction work till
> > February which means that it may not be available to us from
about Jan
> > onwards. The deal with track usage is that it's subsidized by
> > Queensland Raceways, & the track time fee is modest & per person.
Just
> > got to figure out where we can fit-in for a track day which I
want to
> be
> > together with the mini motards & pocket bikes on every 2nd Sunday:
> twice
> > per month. I'm offering to escort those wanting to ride smaller
CC
> > scoots from the Sunny Coast to Lakeside, going via non-highway
> > roads....I'll be following in my Foulcan cage. You don't have to
have
> a
> > track-specific tuned-up psycho scoot to have fun: as long as it's
> > roadworthy is plenty of fun. I'll keep you posted. Rob
[Smile]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" rpmorrell@ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > The info I've got so far is that we'd have to form our own
scooter
> > club
> > > to ride at Lakeside.
> > > Medic etc is run by Lakeside, & the designated flaggy has radio
> > contact
> > > with the ambo on standby at the side of the track.
> > > Most of the riders had full bike armour.
> > >
> > > The track looks good so far, & some of those pocket bikes were
> really
> > > shifting.
> > > Tuners here will appreciate the sounds coming out of the poor
> visuals.
> > > Here's some footage of the pocket bikes at Lakeside.
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqyC_MyR68A
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqyC_MyR68A>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1gYcePehM
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1gYcePehM>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwytiCr6GU
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwytiCr6GU>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrGdgEEx78
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrGdgEEx78>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GD0wazr3c
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4GD0wazr3c>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyb0EMIGbPs
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyb0EMIGbPs>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBtCGwHjo4
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBtCGwHjo4> The 1st bike here
is a
> Ti
> > > frame.....very techie! The little tacker was trying out
someone's
> bike
> > > as her own was having troubles. Glen was amazing in
troubleshooting
> &
> > > fixing several newbies' bikes.
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh30ZDEg0Ww
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh30ZDEg0Ww>
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzduaPHdHQ
> > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzduaPHdHQ>
> > >
> > > It was interesting to see the variety of bikes out there. The
> high-end
> > > bikes would be worth 1,000's, & looks like considerable skill
needed
> > to
> > > pilot such a beast. At the budget end of the scale, they were
out
> for
> > > the fun of it, & indeed were having a ball.
> > >
> > > The practice sessions were split into two groups: seniors &
juniors.
> > > Everyone is given a pre-ride talking to about conduct & course
> safety
> > > etc as there are differing skill / speed levels on the track at
the
> > same
> > > time.
> > > All in all it all looked very well organised.
> > >
> > > When I was leaving they were getting themselves for some actual
> races.
> > I
> > > didn't take up the offer of a practice ride as I had to conserve
> > energy
> > > as I already felt challenged from riding there.
> > >
> > > I can't get Glens bike sound out of my head. It was something
like
> an
> > RC
> > > stunt plane a full throttle coming out of a big dive (no
> dis-respects
> > > intended) Geez, he was certainly fast! [Devil]
> > >
> > > Oh yeah.....I was very jealous of their pocket bike-specific
race
> > tyres.
> > > Slick Savas! Boo Hoo!....not available in my scoot's size
[Crying]
> > >
> > > Rob [Big Smile]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In scooteroo@..., "Rob" rpmorrell@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Shel & I are really missing the Track Nights at Ipswich Kart
Track
> > > which
> > > > is being re-surfaced at the moment.
> > > > We really need a speed fix. [>:)]
> > > >
> > > > We've wondering if anyone here is interested in a Track Day at
> > > > Lakeside Raceway, but on the small track of approx 600 metres
& on
> > > > pocket bikes? See pics below.
> > > >
> >
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/rpmorrell/LakesideKartTrack.jpg
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
<http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/rpmorrell/LakesideKartTrack.jp
g>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 7.jpg
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 17.jpg>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 5.jpg
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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> \
> > \
> > > \
> > > > 15.jpg>
> > > >
> > > > As far as I know it's possible to hire the bikes, & I think
they
> > meet
> > > > up the 2nd Sunday of each month.
> > > >
> > > > Let me know if you're interested & I'll post more info when I
get
> > it,
> > > > as I've emailed the organiser of the pocket racers.
> > > >
> > > > I hope to work my way around to see if there's any chance for
> > scooter
> > > > racing at this track.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Rob [:)]
> > > >
> > >
> >
>