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| FIM Asian Thailand Enduro, to be held at Saraburi Province, Nov. 21 & 22, 2010.; FIM Asian enduro | |
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| Topic Started: 20 Jun 2010, 00:01 (1,612 Views) | |
| Duck of Death | 20 Jun 2010, 00:01 Post #1 |
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Just heard that there will be a 3 day enduro in Thailand in November, possibly round 1 of 2 rounds if another host can run the second event. I don't know where in Thailand the event is planned but everything is in early stages so stay tuned for further info. |
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| airtime | 20 Jun 2010, 07:41 Post #2 |
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great news..keep it coming,duck of death.  well,those serious riders time 2 start planning if u really wanna head up there 2 race. a race trip 2 thailand will have lots of fond memories! 
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| Kleivard | 21 Jun 2010, 21:58 Post #3 |
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need more detail |
 
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| RubberDuckie | 21 Jun 2010, 23:58 Post #4 |
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best times are always in Thailand! can't wait! |
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| airtime | 21 Jun 2010, 23:59 Post #5 |
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since the race in in the south of Thailand,i guess most of the riders would transport the bikes up by trailers/vans. a important point to take note - is that every vehicle car/van and even the bikes must be vouch for with a passport holder. that means if u have 2 bikes in a van,u would need 3 persons to be present at sadao checkpoint. same with a trailer,2 bikes and a car would need 3 persons/passports. if you are not the owner of any of the vehicles,than a letter of authorisation is needed from the owner/company. after getting the import paper work..don't forget that you have to surrender it when you are leaving Thailand. in order,to have a smooth crossing,plan yr journey up. the sadao checkpoint is not open 24hrs. if memory serves me rite,the hours are from 8.30 am till 9 pm.
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| Kleivard | 22 Jun 2010, 00:25 Post #6 |
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if goin up i guess i will be towing trailer not driving van |
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| airtime | 22 Jun 2010, 10:11 Post #7 |
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a pick up or van would be a better choice as u can also use it as a chase/support vehicle during the rally to carry fuel/spares etc. also please make sure the yr vehicle is in top notch condition...chase vehicles drivers/pit crew have 2 do some wicked driving 2 get from 1 S.S to the other!  oops.i forgot the lower toll charges 4 the pick up/van is another advantage compared to the trailer. Edited by airtime, 22 Jun 2010, 10:13.
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| rookie | 22 Jun 2010, 20:57 Post #8 |
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lets do it, a last hurray for your van.
Edited by rookie, 22 Jun 2010, 20:57.
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| airtime | 22 Jun 2010, 22:10 Post #9 |
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duck of death mentioned that this is a F.I.M event...that means an international race licence,insurance and all the trimmings all also needed. this requires time TO PREPARE! so take NOTE guys!
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| orouit | 24 Jun 2010, 23:08 Post #10 |
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Hi I'm a new comer Any one has a link for more information? You mentionned that this is a F.I.M event so it means it follows the standard regulation of a world enduro. What is the level of enduro riders in Thailand? Can it be compared to a national championship in a European country? Looking forward for more information about this and definetively interested. I participated to similar events like this in France, the Quadruple Aveyronnais (4 days) and the Trefle Lozeriens (3 days). This requires at least 1 assistance vehicle for 2 to 4 pilots. 2 to 4 riders start every minutes. It depends on the number of racers. The events I did had 500 racers so we were grouped by 4. 200 to 250km of trails per day, 5 to 8 time tests a day. It's similar to the famous ISDE but only 3 or 4 days. That's fantastic race but you need to be prepared to spend 6 to 7 hours on the bike during 3 days. Riding rythm is not very fast but when you go from check point to check point you must not stop and ride regularly at constant speed, regardless of the terrain. You can rest if you are early at the check point as you have a given time to check at each check point, not before, not after. This is very different from the races I've seen on video here (like Nusajaya or Sungai Tekkah), basically be prepared to ride the intermediate level during 6 to 7 hours a day with some stops... if you're regular enough. Add to this at least 5 cross test of few minutes were you are racing against the clock. If rainning that can become extremely challenging as in the regulation the time given for a check point is only increased by 5mns. And 5mns more when it rains, that's not a lot! Hopefully organizers may suppress some pass when they are too difficult. That's why it's important im such an event to ride at least by 3 or 4 in order to help each other when it gets tough! But of course when it comes to the time trial... it's war! Well friendly war of course. I hope that enduro as we know it in europe is going to develop here cos I think that there is a huge potential, specially when organizers are struggling with the ecologist in europe. Just needs to be adapted to the local climate condition. Olivier |
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| airtime | 25 Jun 2010, 01:20 Post #11 |
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hi orouit, welcome to D.B.A yes,the running of the F.I.M enduro is similar to what you have mentioned. but the challenges in the different types of terrain and environment makes it difficult and the heat/humidity. the last F.I.M enduro in thailand when i was there(2006) as a support crew for Duck Of Death saw long transport stages and some long special stages test sections that comprise of both dirt and tarmac. the very last Maxxis F.I.M enduro in 2007 saw a bigger team from singapore driving up including this very fast french rider (Nicoli) buddy of duck of death - who is still around and is the terror of nusajaya enduro.  let hope duck of death as some news in the coming days!
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| airtime | 25 Jun 2010, 12:04 Post #12 |
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hi guys, those dat r interested in the thai enduro pls note dat the race date is confirm to be on november 14th. the exact location have not being decided yet. will update here as i get more info.
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| orouit | 25 Jun 2010, 13:23 Post #13 |
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Thks for the info. I have heard about the BMW french rider and saw some pictures of the Nusajaya races. I should enter the next one as I'm getting my bike this week-end. However I haven't been riding for 6 years now because of a bad knee injury in ski racing.  So I will be slowly catching up with my old level I'm getting a 250 EXC-F which is the most suitable bike for my level and size (I'm short!). Previously I was racing with 125 or 200 2Stroke, always KTM but I have had some other from 400LC4 to 300EXC (much too big for me!). My last one was the 200 EXC but this time I want to try a modern 4Str I have entered many stages of the french championship in National category and they follow the FIM regulation. The races you call enduro here are more like we call Endurance in France (3 hours individual, 5 or 6 hours for a team of 2). I also did many like this. We also have a typical mountain kind of race (I was living in the Alps in Frce), call Course de cote TT comparable to Pike Speak in the US. It's like an Enduro test of the WEC but it's on the hill. The arrival must be at a higher altitude than the start. That's a lot of fun! You mentioned that there are time trial that can use tarmac in the Thai enduro, during the Quadruple Aveyronnais there was a test like this, a hill climbing race on tarmac, a bit dangerous with off-road tire! SO I hope to see you soon, maybe in Nusajaya this Sunday.
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| rookie | 25 Jun 2010, 15:38 Post #14 |
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Welcome to  , Olivier
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| orouit | 25 Jun 2010, 23:34 Post #15 |
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Thanks for the welcome!  Maybe we can meet this Sunday. You should spot me easily, my wife says that the bike looks too big for me!  |
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| airtime | 26 Jun 2010, 00:53 Post #16 |
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hi orouit, you will have fun at nusajaya dis weekend. m sure u will also meet the flying scotsman aka duck of death 2. m sure we will bump in2 each other in the near future when i am back 2 riding again.. |
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| rookie | 26 Jun 2010, 12:13 Post #17 |
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Olivier, you are most welcome! You will not spot me because i'm hiding in a cave. Quote from airtime:" but am sure we will bump into each other some days" Cheers! |
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| Boonster | 27 Jun 2010, 00:48 Post #18 |
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see you masters/shifu's on sunday! yay! |
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I love to stroke and i enjoy riding my friends =p =p =p UPS for you la! 
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| airtime | 8 Jul 2010, 22:13 Post #19 |
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still no news from the thai federation guys or from the F.I.M/ U.A.M rep yet...will give them another couple of days more b4i drop them another note! sorry,2 keep u guys waiting for the updates/info 
Edited by airtime, 8 Jul 2010, 22:14.
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| airtime | 11 Jul 2010, 15:33 Post #20 |
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guys,that would like to race this event in thailand - pls take note of the local F.N.M office address and office hours. the email email address is also included should any1 require more direct details abt the international licence. SINGAPORE MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION 20 Maxwell Road, #10-18 Maxwell House Singapore 069113 TEL: (65) 62277889 • FAX: (65) 62270911 • EMAIL: smsa@pacific.net.sg Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
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