Race Reports

Australian Supersport MotoGP 2010

Written by Steve Thibou Friday, 22 October 2010 00:35

We headed to the island to race in the Australian Supersport support class for the MotoGP at Phillip Island on 14th -17th October. Our preparation for this event was no different to any other, changed gearing and suspension changes to suit the fast Phillip Island circuit.

Arriving at 7am on Thursday to pickup credentials and setup garage was a big ask after flying in from Malaysia only 2 days prior. after finding our grarage we unloaded the wet and dry bikes for the weekend, now the waiting game for scrutineering at 3pm, then off to get tyres marked and a riders briefing at 5pm.

Finally the day arrives to get on track, it's Friday morning and the heavens have opened and the winds are strong, the worst weather you could wish for at Phillip Island. Practice was at 8.45am, I jumped on the wet bike for the first time, the steering damper was a bit funny compared to my other GPR on the dry bike, but I decided to just take things easy and get comfortable with the weather conditions.

Hoofy Racing #43- Race Report

Written by Bryce Van Hoof Friday, 23 July 2010 01:19

Round 3 Victorian Roadrace Championships [Winton]

First up was the supersport race again. I got a good start and was 2nd through turn 1, I held this place for a few laps then lost a few places 2 laps from the end. I ended the race in 4th place again, but I was happy to record a time of 1:29.1min, which is just off what I had set my sights on.

hoofy_winton The next race up was my superstock race. I was as keen as mustard to get a good start and crack a 1:28 and have a hard dip for the win. I got another good start and I was 3rd and right on the tail of 2nd place halfway through the first lap. As we approached turn 10 I had planned to make my move into 2nd place but decided not too and maintain my position for a few laps. Unfortunately though as I tipped into turn 10, I lost the front end and crashed out of the race, much to my disappointment. The accident was not my fault as there was oil left in that corner from the race before apparently by a problem with a sidecar, which had not been rectified or mentioned to anybody.

I was disappointing to find out that there was in fact oil on the circuit and that 3 other riders had also fallen due to the same issue during the race. Some fellow competitors and myself spoke to the marshall's regarding the issue and managed to show them the oil lying on the track. (after 4 more races had been completed). Anyway I could go on about this all day long, but I have to say a massive thank you to Motorcycle Race Gear for the RS Taichi leathers that literally saved my bottom on the weekend. (Only a few scuff marks on my new leathers) also to my parents who worked vigorously to get the bike ready and back on the track. I was lucky enough to do 2 shakedown laps of the bike behind another class before my next race to make sure the bike was all good. As luck would have it as I came into the pits again fell off the bike on the entry to pit lane (I wasn’t the only casualty). Unfortunately this crash again was also caused by oil spilled. Again this was brought the attention of the Marshall's, and to be rectified.