NZH SIMM@Ruapuna - Sat 2nd of June, Queens Birthday Weekend

GecKo · 23rd February 2007, 11:41 AM

Track Day:
Location:- Powerbuilt Raceway, Christchurch
Date:- Saturday 2nd June 2007
Time:- Track: 9.00am – 5pm, Drinks: 7.15pm
Cost:- $115 NZHondas.com members and non members. Every other day from now on will be more expensive for non members.
Entrants:- Max of 44 competitors (1 entrant per car, i.e.; no multiple drivers).
For more info:
http://nzhondas.com/phpBB2/2007-sout...-vtu64369.html

Track Night:
A bus-trip around will leave from Bush-Inn Super Liquor at 7.30, and will travel around Christchurch to all the suburban pubs and bars – before heading into town at midnight, where we can all hit the clubs. It is advised you arrive at the spot at 7.15. There may be a small fee for this, please let me know via PM if you are keen to do this so we can get an idea of numbers.

Sunday:
BBQ at Darryn's (Trivium). 1pm.

This is Queens Birthday Weekend! The Monday is a holiday, so everyone should have plenty of time to get back home to where they need to be! Lets make this weekend just as good as our NIMMs!

Thanks
Chris (VTAKYO) & James (GecKo)
SIMM 07 Co-ordinators

GecKo · 23rd February 2007, 12:11 PM

For anyone considering coming down from the North Island (It's only an extra hour driving time for Wellingtonians compared to Taupo, if you don't count the ferry trip!

), I would be trying to steer clear of the Kaitaki ferry, unless you have a forgiving girlfriend who doesn't mind getting shit for carrying your front bumper on and off the ferry...

I can not speak for the other two, but the Kaitaki has it's own ramps, one to get on the ferry and an internal one to get onto the second floor, rather than using the ones at the dock like the other two ferrys.

I am still in the process of seeing if we can do some sort of group discount, so if you are seriously considering coming from the North Island, with your vehicle, give me a PM.

I'll be meeting the ferry in Picton for the road trip between there and Christchurch if people do decide to make the journey!

Trivium · 23rd February 2007, 12:40 PM

Sweet, this sounds good, Big ups to you both for putting in the hard yards

If anyone needs a place to crash for the weekend, with off the street parking then flick me a PM...first in first served

GecKo · 23rd February 2007, 05:28 PM

Just had a few pms regarding the price of the day compared to the recent submerge/clubsub days.

We have hired the track on a Saturday to try and make the event as accessable for everyone in the South Island (and the North!). The track costs us twice as much to hire on a weekend compared to a week day. If you double the standard cost for the likes of submerge/clubsub are charging for a week day, then that would be $160, not $115.

We need to get at least 35 paid entrants before we even break even, and that doesn't include the safety gear that we have got. The track actually costs us less to hire for a weekend, than it costs to hire the Taupo track on a week day (If we were ever going to do a weekend day in Taupo, we would have to charge over $180 per person for the full track).

Included in our hirage will be the use of the AV-Gas pump (When it is manned at certain times) and pit garages, this is more than what you get at Taupo, for less money!

Come on South Islanders! We've got more than three full months to prepare! Plenty of time!

If you are definitely going to be racing, give me a PM, payment can be sorted out later.

Cheers.

SLOTEG · 23rd February 2007, 08:57 PM

well if ive got my shit sorted (and i should do) ill be road trippin it down
what other north islanders r cruising down?

David R · 23rd February 2007, 09:11 PM

Might try to plan a road trip in and take a week off afterwards and take my time coming home. Whats the weather like down there at that time of year??

SLOTEG · 23rd February 2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

Might try to plan a road trip in and take a week off afterwards and take my time coming home.

i was planning on doing the south island around that time anyways, cause i dont get time off over new years and xmas. was gonna do the trip down, the track day and then tour the south island for a week or so

GecKo · 23rd February 2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

Might try to plan a road trip in and take a week off afterwards and take my time coming home. Whats the weather like down there at that time of year??

June and July are Christchurch's coldest months unfortunately. Average low temp of of 2 (Record -6) with the average high 11 (Record 21).

Depends what you wanna do? The alps could be a bit dodgy but if you did cross them, the glaciers would be awesome

Kahlua · 23rd February 2007, 11:03 PM

Go for a journey, and bring some Mud & Snows or Dot-rated Rally tyres and play on the inland Gravel roads

Yeah, it gets cold here, but not heaps of rain which is the blessing. Just take a Harden-up pill, and trust me after a couple of laps of the GP circuit, your car will be happy the air temp is nice and cool

(We run our Twilight Speed event into the night in July, it gets cold, wet and very dark - and probably the most fun event we do at Ruapana all year!)

I'll be there, although giving a hand running it, but should be out there for a few laps, just so all the Honda lads can say they passed a Targa car

David R · 24th February 2007, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GecKo

June and July are Christchurch's coldest months unfortunately. Average low temp of of 2 (Record -6) with the average high 11 (Record 21).

Depends what you wanna do? The alps could be a bit dodgy but if you did cross them, the glaciers would be awesome

Could handle the cold, as long as its not constantly raining. Was more concerned abot snow/ice closing roads etc. Would love to cross the alps and come back up the west coast, but it seems like a bit more of a summer thing.

-KONIG- · 24th February 2007, 08:55 AM

Hmmm... Christchurch is alot of fun! Could be keen to make the trip, unsure about the ferry though, but would love to bring the Civ down.

VTAKYO · 24th February 2007, 03:52 PM

As James has said, if we get sufficient interest from you North Islanders, then we could sort out a group deal for the ferry. I am getting ahold of someone at Interisland Ferries on monday regarding this.

Trivium · 25th February 2007, 12:53 AM

Its winter, it IS going to be cold....but not too cold (its not exactly the Artic :wink: )

But that shouldnt put you north islanders off, the roads will be fine and just think...colder air means better lap times

kyw3 · 25th February 2007, 11:42 AM

Wow, still has so much time ahead. Looking forward

GecKo · 27th February 2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -KONIG-

Hmmm... Christchurch is alot of fun! Could be keen to make the trip, unsure about the ferry though, but would love to bring the Civ down.

Yeah, I'm going to make a few phone calls before the end of the week to find out which one is the most car friendly, will post up all the info once I have it.

BLAZED_RACER · 27th February 2007, 01:52 PM

hammy lads keen for a road trip? 8)

Demon · 27th February 2007, 05:31 PM

iv traveled with my teg on the bluebridge, had no troubles with loading the car on or off the ferry, nice long shallow climb up onto the ferry

VTAKYO · 27th February 2007, 06:53 PM

Haha, it isn't MSN Mike, (Y) = :thumbsup: on this!

GecKo · 27th February 2007, 07:15 PM

At the moment, if you get the web saver fares on the Interislander, it ranges from $144-$165 for person and car each way, Bluebridge = $169 per person and car each way, and you can't book June this far ahead with Bluebridge.

gazmaster · 28th February 2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -KONIG-

Hmmm... Christchurch is alot of fun! Could be keen to make the trip, unsure about the ferry though, but would love to bring the Civ down.

Haha that's not what you said last thursday!
You said you were in fo sho!

SLOTEG · 28th February 2007, 05:31 PM

if i have the crx by then and the cash im in definately

Track Whore · 28th February 2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -KONIG-

Hmmm... Christchurch is alot of fun! Could be keen to make the trip, unsure about the ferry though, but would love to bring the Civ down.

Bout time me and you finally had go around the track i think that you will have to come.

David R · 28th February 2007, 08:10 PM

Annual leave approved, leaving auckland on thursday, stay in wellington thursday night, ferry and drive to christchurch on friday. Sorted.

SLOTEG · 28th February 2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

Annual leave approved, leaving auckland on thursday, stay in wellington thursday night, ferry and drive to christchurch on friday. Sorted.

whats the dates? ill start making enquiries at work for time off. be good to convoy down with someone

Logger · 28th February 2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track Whore

Quote:

Originally Posted by -KONIG-

Hmmm... Christchurch is alot of fun! Could be keen to make the trip, unsure about the ferry though, but would love to bring the Civ down.

Bout time me and you finally had go around the track i think that you will have to come.

Seems as though all you northerners are pretty keen. If anyone is desperate for accomodation I have a bit of space. Only 10 mins from the track too!

23rd February 2007, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
GecKo Team NZH: Admin 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,802 Location: Westport	NZH SIMM@Ruapuna - Sat 2nd of June, Queens Birthday Weekend Track Day: Location:- Powerbuilt Raceway, Christchurch Date:- Saturday 2nd June 2007 Time:- Track: 9.00am – 5pm, Drinks: 7.15pm Cost:- $115 NZHondas.com members and non members. Every other day from now on will be more expensive for non members. Entrants:- Max of 44 competitors (1 entrant per car, i.e.; no multiple drivers). For more info: http://nzhondas.com/phpBB2/2007-sout...-vtu64369.html Track Night: A bus-trip around will leave from Bush-Inn Super Liquor at 7.30, and will travel around Christchurch to all the suburban pubs and bars – before heading into town at midnight, where we can all hit the clubs. It is advised you arrive at the spot at 7.15. There may be a small fee for this, please let me know via PM if you are keen to do this so we can get an idea of numbers. Sunday: BBQ at Darryn's (Trivium). 1pm. This is Queens Birthday Weekend! The Monday is a holiday, so everyone should have plenty of time to get back home to where they need to be! Lets make this weekend just as good as our NIMMs! Thanks Chris (VTAKYO) & James (GecKo) SIMM 07 Co-ordinators __________________ StubbedToe 'A stubbed toe is rarely a serious injury, but the shock of a sharp blow to a sensitive part of the body can really bring tears to your eyes'

23rd February 2007, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
GecKo Team NZH: Admin 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,802 Location: Westport	For anyone considering coming down from the North Island (It's only an extra hour driving time for Wellingtonians compared to Taupo, if you don't count the ferry trip! ), I would be trying to steer clear of the Kaitaki ferry, unless you have a forgiving girlfriend who doesn't mind getting shit for carrying your front bumper on and off the ferry... I can not speak for the other two, but the Kaitaki has it's own ramps, one to get on the ferry and an internal one to get onto the second floor, rather than using the ones at the dock like the other two ferrys. I am still in the process of seeing if we can do some sort of group discount, so if you are seriously considering coming from the North Island, with your vehicle, give me a PM. I'll be meeting the ferry in Picton for the road trip between there and Christchurch if people do decide to make the journey! __________________ StubbedToe 'A stubbed toe is rarely a serious injury, but the shock of a sharp blow to a sensitive part of the body can really bring tears to your eyes'

23rd February 2007, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trivium Senior Member 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,665 Location: Christchurch	Sweet, this sounds good, Big ups to you both for putting in the hard yards If anyone needs a place to crash for the weekend, with off the street parking then flick me a PM...first in first served __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Canterbury? PM me

23rd February 2007, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
GecKo Team NZH: Admin 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,802 Location: Westport	Just had a few pms regarding the price of the day compared to the recent submerge/clubsub days. We have hired the track on a Saturday to try and make the event as accessable for everyone in the South Island (and the North!). The track costs us twice as much to hire on a weekend compared to a week day. If you double the standard cost for the likes of submerge/clubsub are charging for a week day, then that would be $160, not $115. We need to get at least 35 paid entrants before we even break even, and that doesn't include the safety gear that we have got. The track actually costs us less to hire for a weekend, than it costs to hire the Taupo track on a week day (If we were ever going to do a weekend day in Taupo, we would have to charge over $180 per person for the full track). Included in our hirage will be the use of the AV-Gas pump (When it is manned at certain times) and pit garages, this is more than what you get at Taupo, for less money! Come on South Islanders! We've got more than three full months to prepare! Plenty of time! If you are definitely going to be racing, give me a PM, payment can be sorted out later. Cheers. __________________ StubbedToe 'A stubbed toe is rarely a serious injury, but the shock of a sharp blow to a sensitive part of the body can really bring tears to your eyes'

23rd February 2007, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kahlua Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 806 Location: Christchurch	Go for a journey, and bring some Mud & Snows or Dot-rated Rally tyres and play on the inland Gravel roads Yeah, it gets cold here, but not heaps of rain which is the blessing. Just take a Harden-up pill, and trust me after a couple of laps of the GP circuit, your car will be happy the air temp is nice and cool (We run our Twilight Speed event into the night in July, it gets cold, wet and very dark - and probably the most fun event we do at Ruapana all year!) I'll be there, although giving a hand running it, but should be out there for a few laps, just so all the Honda lads can say they passed a Targa car __________________ If I say I don't need anyone I can say these things to you 'Cause I can turn on any one Just like I turned on you I've got a tongue like a razor A sweet switchblade knife And I can do you favors But then you'll do whatever I like

24th February 2007, 08:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
-KONIG- Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 859 Location: Palmerston North	Hmmm... Christchurch is alot of fun! Could be keen to make the trip, unsure about the ferry though, but would love to bring the Civ down. __________________ Ex B18CR EK! Buddyclub, Apexi, Mugen, AEM, Koni, 4.785 Final drive!

24th February 2007, 03:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
VTAKYO Team NZH: Retired 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,556 Location: Christchurch	As James has said, if we get sufficient interest from you North Islanders, then we could sort out a group deal for the ferry. I am getting ahold of someone at Interisland Ferries on monday regarding this. __________________ ¤ Smashing Magazine ¤ Pokerstars ¤ ¤ So 2.0 Fresh Even My Sandwiches Have Rounded Corners and Drop Shadows ¤

25th February 2007, 12:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Trivium Senior Member 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,665 Location: Christchurch	Its winter, it IS going to be cold....but not too cold (its not exactly the Artic :wink: ) But that shouldnt put you north islanders off, the roads will be fine and just think...colder air means better lap times __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Canterbury? PM me

25th February 2007, 11:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
kyw3 Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 843 Location: Christchurch	Wow, still has so much time ahead. Looking forward __________________ Type R Group 96' DC2R

27th February 2007, 01:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
BLAZED_RACER Team NZH: Mod 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,766 Location: Tokoroa	hammy lads keen for a road trip? 8)

27th February 2007, 05:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Demon Senior Member 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,117 Location: Christchurch	iv traveled with my teg on the bluebridge, had no troubles with loading the car on or off the ferry, nice long shallow climb up onto the ferry __________________ TEC2NV Gone to the dark side - they have cookies! - 1991 R32 GTS4

27th February 2007, 06:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
VTAKYO Team NZH: Retired 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,556 Location: Christchurch	Haha, it isn't MSN Mike, (Y) = :thumbsup: on this! __________________ ¤ Smashing Magazine ¤ Pokerstars ¤ ¤ So 2.0 Fresh Even My Sandwiches Have Rounded Corners and Drop Shadows ¤

27th February 2007, 07:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
GecKo Team NZH: Admin 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,802 Location: Westport	At the moment, if you get the web saver fares on the Interislander, it ranges from $144-$165 for person and car each way, Bluebridge = $169 per person and car each way, and you can't book June this far ahead with Bluebridge. __________________ StubbedToe 'A stubbed toe is rarely a serious injury, but the shock of a sharp blow to a sensitive part of the body can really bring tears to your eyes'