Road Racing Hill Climb - NZ National Championship

**Deano** · 28th November 2007, 17:58

TSS Red Baron National Hill Climb Championship 2008

That's right players - Cliff Hanger Promotions has secured the National Hill Climb Championship 2008.

15th and 16th March 2008.
The Cliff Hanger Hill Climb in Gladstone is the place to be for any 'would be' pretenders to the throne.

Present King of the Cliff Hanger is local legend, Drew Mair, although he will have some tough competition in 2008 from the likes of Jay Lawrence, Derek McAdam, Glen Williams and...........a champion Aussie Road Racer, all of whom have expressed interest in competing.

There is one catch - one of the criteria for the Cliff Hanger Hill Climb to achieve Championship status is that there be a minimum of 6 MNZ Full Competition Race Licence holders entering each of the Cliff Hanger Classes (up to 600cc, and 601cc and over).

I can think of half a dozen guys keen to contest the open class, but the 'up to 600cc' class has struggled in the past.

I would like to guage overall interest in this event - so please reply and let me know what class you would be keen to enter and also if you have a full MNZ licence ?

Cliff Hanger Classes: (Prizemoney and championship titles)

- Up to 600cc
- 601cc and over Sponsored by KTL Motorcycles

Support Classes: (no prizemoney or championship titles - just a medal and bragging rights)

- F1 (Sponsored by Beveridge Locksmith Services)
- F2 (Sponsored by Continental Tyres) - there are also a set of new Conti's for the fastest person up the hill wearing Conti's)
- F3
- Pre 89
- BEARS (Sponsored by Motomart/Ducati)
- Streetstock
- GP125
- Motards (Sponsored by Quasimoto Motorcycle Accessories)
- Sidecars

**Toast** · 28th November 2007, 18:50

What's the date gonna be?

**Deano** · 28th November 2007, 19:14

Originally Posted by Toast

What's the date gonna be?

Cheers - have added it now.

Saturday 15th is practice day, Sunday 16th is competition day.

More info at www.cliffhanger.org.nz or just ask.

**janno** · 28th November 2007, 19:21

For any young racers wanting to get some exposure and their name in Australian Motorcycle News, there will be a feature on next year's hill climb, with tons of pics.

So come on you under 600ccs, now's your chance! I'm looking forward to a cracking good day here, and if you're nice to me I'll be sure to mention how good looking and intelligent you are.

By the way Deano, I expect the media will be getting perks? Bribery and flattery accepted here. . .

**jimbo600** · 28th November 2007, 19:25

Yeah boy I'm keen. Got me a score to settle with a no names mentioned dude who has just become a father, works for the council, sports a spectacular mo, rides a repsol blade, has sunburn, has a broken foot, drinks Macs gold, but I won't mention any names.

**Tony & Carolyn** · 28th November 2007, 20:02

Yeah...... I say go jimbo the under dog!!! (even with a rooted shoulder) hunt em down, flush em out an give em the big learn......

But I must say he's been riding faster an extra smooth since that growth began above that top lip........Jimbo beware the pornstach!!!

**jimbo600** · 28th November 2007, 20:17

Originally Posted by Tony & Carolyn

Yeah...... I say go jimbo the under dog!!! (even with a rooted shoulder) hunt em down, flush em out an give em the big learn......

But I must say he's been riding faster an extra smooth since that growth began above that top lip........Jimbo beware the pornstach!!!

Excessive hair only slows you down. I've bleached my anus for extra go.

**skelstar** · 28th November 2007, 20:48

*clears throat* B.E.A.R.S. BABY!!! (coming for you Vicki!!!)

Heh heh

**quallman1234** · 28th November 2007, 20:54

Im probably in.

Do we need a full senior racing licence to enter?

**HDTboy** · 28th November 2007, 21:42

Does one need a valid road licence as well? I have a full race licence and an under 600cc bike

**Sparky Bills** · 28th November 2007, 21:46

So long as i still have the racebike ill be keen. Or maybe I might have a new one by then....

**ajturbo** · 28th November 2007, 23:19

BUCKETS???

What about a bucket class???

or do i run the gt or even Christine in Pre 89?.... that will piss someone off WHEN i win

i have a full licence.. a race one at that!

**The Tazman** · 29th November 2007, 05:17

I'd like to enter but have no idea what class to go in. I'm certainly not good enough for the main Cliffhanger class.

Plus I'll be doing allot of the timings and reports for the day. Any suggestions Deano? Hopefully by then someone else will be able to use the computer while I do my runs.

**roadracingoldfart** · 29th November 2007, 06:09

Originally Posted by jimbo600

Yeah boy I'm keen. Got me a score to settle with a no names mentioned dude who has just become a father, works for the council, sports a spectacular mo, rides a repsol blade, has sunburn, has a broken foot, drinks Macs gold, but I won't mention any names.

Ok i have to admit even with that description i am having trouble working out who the target is ????????
Ohh shit ill have to ask Deano about it.... he will know

**Deano** · 29th November 2007, 06:54

Originally Posted by quallman1234

Im probably in.

Do we need a full senior racing licence to enter?

Looking into this.

Originally Posted by HDTboy

Does one need a valid road licence as well? I have a full race licence and an under 600cc bike

And this.

Originally Posted by ajturbo

BUCKETS???

What about a bucket class???

or do i run the gt or even Christine in Pre 89?.... that will piss someone off WHEN i win

i have a full licence.. a race one at that!

Are the buckets as quick as a streetstock bike ? I hate to be a party pooper but I think a streetstock bike would be the limit - Saturday fun day might be a possibility. I would have to discuss with the committee closer to the date.

Originally Posted by The Tazman

I'd like to enter but have no idea what class to go in. I'm certainly not good enough for the main Cliffhanger class.

Plus I'll be doing allot of the timings and reports for the day. Any suggestions Deano? Hopefully by then someone else will be able to use the computer while I do my runs.

Have to train someone up on your timing programme buddy.