Track News

*copy and paste from the hamptondowns.com news letter

This Sunday, 16th January 2011 - The Carl Cox Revolution Tour is coming to Hampton Downs. The Hampton Downs Ride Day on Sunday the 16th of January will be hosting International DJ legend, Carl Cox and some of his friends, as the finishing point of their motorcycle tour around New Zealand.



Carl has taken a fleet of Italian motorcycles around the country and they are finishing off by taking them around the race track! During that tour, Carl has headlined at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne over New Years. Carl plays to sold out venues around the world but he is also a very keen biker with a collection of bikes that most of us could only dream about, and a group of friends to match.
Carl and his mates will be enjoying the day riding at Hampton Downs and while he is there we will be having a bit of a party. DJs will be playing the tunes while you enjoy the day with some food and drinks.

The party will start at 12.00 mid day and go until 8PM
Cover charge is $5 per adult with kids under 14 free (participants of the ride day are also free)
So bring along the family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of fine music and fine people.

Gidday All,
This is an "All Hands On Deck" call to all you that are contemplating racing at the above meeting...

If you are thinking of entering but haven't got around to it - it's now time to "Pull Finger" & do so

At this stage of the game the meeting is under real threat of being called off due to a serious lack of confirmed entries

The R.R.C have made significant efforts to gather input from you "The Riders" in as far as what classes you'd like to see racing, what entry fee's you'd be prepared to pay, the layout of the programme to best allow those of you who want to X enter to do so...

And yet to date entries in all classes have been absolutely bl**dy dismal...

In fact the only class that has achieved the minimum grid requirement is the "Side Car's"

The Club has undertaken a serious financial committment to bring this & further rounds at Hampton Downs to you, so it's now up to you lot to show your support / appreciation by playing the game & getting entered

The sooner the better people because a decision will be being made shortly...

Those of you with any questions are welcome to PM me or check the clubs Facebook page (I don't belong to Facebook so cannot provide a link)

You can get your entry forms here http://www.amcc.org.nz/updates-events

Cheers

From Daniel's Dad:

This e-mail is to let you know that Daniel Mettam has been fortunate enough to be selected (along with appx 40 other kids from around the world) to a two day trial in 3 weeks time in Spain, for the Red Bull Rookies Cup Championship for 2011 - A few lucky Riders from this trial will be chosen to ride in Europe in 2011 in the Red Bull Rookies Cup (13-17 yr olds) as the curtain raiser to the (European rnds) of MotoGP events - We have only just received confirmation of this 3 days ago & accordingly are trying to raise sufficient funds over the next 9 days to help get him there...

We are looking for donations either personally or through your work/business or associations ranging from $20 to $500 - We have set up an account in Daniel's name to accept these donations being: - 03 0252 0457330 25 (D K B Mettam) - If you could put your name as a reference against the D/credit so we can thank you in due course & we will also keep you posted over the next 9 days as to how we go with our fundraising goal. If necessary chq's (made out to Daniel Mettam) can be posted to my P.O Box

This is a massive opportunity for a Kiwi kid & we are very excited for him & no matter what we know he will go there & give it his best attempt. He has worked so hard in this sport over the past 15 months & was accepted as one of the final riders from his overall application
Some background for you

Daniel Mettam - DOB 27/02/96 - aged 14
First rode motorbike aged 4 yrs old. Raced motocross till aged 13 when by chance he got a scholarship with the Vic Motorcycle Club to ride a Streetstock Bike in their Winter Series in 2009 - Finished last in his first ever race on tarseal at Taupo A1 track in May 2009 - By July 2010 had won around 17 races in the last 9 mths in different classes of road racing including 125GP bike - Broke Taupo lap record 3 times in streetstock class in March/April 2010 - Holder of Hampton Downs lap record in Streetstock class....
July 2010 - Starts racing a 125GP bike with Wolf Pack Racing after a few mths testing August 2010 - Accepted as final trialist at Red Bull Rookies Cup trial in Spain for Sept 2010

If you are able to help us in any manner it would be greatly appreciated -
As you know i'm happy to answer any queries around this - (contact details below) For info on the cup trial see http://www.redbullrookiescup.com/con...hp?page=s_info - From here you can click on the bike they will trial on etc etc ....

We really hope Daniel can get the job done on the day & make a whole lot more people as proud of him as we are....

Glenn Mettam
Ph 09-818-4342
Mobile 021-902-849
P.O Box 20-281,
Glen Eden 0641
Auckland

Yep its just about that time of year again! My favourite event of the year bar none. Heaven for BEARS racers

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Where: POWERBUILT Raceway at Ruapuna Park, 107 Hasketts Rd, Christchurch

When:
-Friday 26th February- free practice.
-Saturday 27th February- practice/racing.
-Sunday 28th February- racing

Entry forms and further details available from the BEARS website

I have a feeling certain 'dark horse' 675 rider might just take home the silverware this year in F1....

Ok guys and gals, it's time again to crown the new King of the Cliff Hanger, that is unless Drew Mair can retain his 2009 title !!

Where: Te Wharau Road, Gladstone, East of Carterton.

When: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March 2010.

Entry forms and more information available at www.cliffhanger.org.nz (please be patient as the website is being updated over the next few days)

Pre entering is advised for the hillclimb, as entries will be limited.

There is also a rally being held adjacent to the hill climb pit area.

Costs: $25 if before 10 March 2010, or $30 late entry.
Meals: Roast dinner $14.00 (pre booked before 10 March only)
Breakfast $7.00

Other food (BBQ) and beverages (incl alcohol) available for sale at good rates. Free coffee.

For more info - contact: Graeme
Phone: 04 5654445 or 0274489106
E-mail: cliffhangerrally@vodafone.co.nz for enquiries and entry forms

Entry forms will also be up on the website in the next few days.

There will be a live band - "Noise Control".

Feel free to ask me anything about the hill climb, but refer to Graeme for the rally please.

And if anyone is willing to assist with marshalling, please let me know.