Cliffhanger Hillclimb 2009

**Deano** · 9th February 2009, 08:03

The King of the Cliffhanger title is up for grabs again.

March 14 and 15 - Gladstone, Wairarapa.

The current King, Jay Lawrence unfortunately looks to be out of action this year.

Who will step up and stake their claim to the throne ?

The flier is attached, containing relevant details.

Don't delay in entering as last years was a full house, and places will be limited.

You can also visit www.cliffhanger.org.nz for more info, previous years results, and a video of a run up the hill.

Also, if anyone is keen to enter and unsure which class, please ask me.

Basically the two cliffhanger classes are for the serious competitors who want to go for the prizemoney and the glory.

Support classes are also on offer.

**Matt Bleck** · 9th February 2009, 08:23

do you need a driver's licence to do this race Deano?

**CHOPPA** · 9th February 2009, 08:44

Hows the road looking...? Ill def come down but only if the road is in better condition

**Clivoris** · 9th February 2009, 09:13

I'm definitely in. This is a great event.

**Deano** · 9th February 2009, 11:29

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Hows the road looking...? Ill def come down but only if the road is in better condition

To be honest I haven't been up there for a while.......no honestly - I haven't been practicing ....

Flame was going to check the road condition out so hopefully someone can update.

I would expect the gravel has all gone, leaving a few ruts on three corners...should be much better than the gravel there last year but will confirm.

**wharfy** · 9th February 2009, 11:39

Cool. Can hardly wait

**Deano** · 9th February 2009, 11:43

Originally Posted by wharfy

Cool. Can hardly wait

Hi Kevin,

if you are entering on your Hornet, then you are eligible for Formula 1 Support Class or Cliffhanger Class 600cc to Open.

I know your bike is a stock streetbike, but streetstock is for slightly smaller capacity... lol

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th February 2009, 12:34

WooT!! Im gonna do this year on my RG. I am hoping to get up there faster on my RG than I did on a bike 5times it size last year.

I can highly recommend this "race" to anyone and everyone. The road is awesome and very scary all wrapped into one big adrenaline fest. DOO IT!!!

**flame** · 9th February 2009, 16:20

Originally Posted by Deano

To be honest I haven't been up there for a while.......no honestly - I haven't been practicing ....

Flame was going to check the road condition out so hopefully someone can update.

I would expect the gravel has all gone, leaving a few ruts on three corners...should be much better than the gravel there last year but will confirm.

Yep Deano, rode up there on Saturday, the 2nd left hander and the right hander following it are still rutted as last year. But then they have resealed with very coarse chip from about a third of the way up the course.....it remains un-swept arrrrrggggh!!!
So hopefully they sweep it properly and the heatwave in the meantime doesn't mean it all gets ripped up.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th February 2009, 16:23

Originally Posted by flame

Yep Deano, rode up there on Saturday, the 2nd left hander and the right hander following it are still rutted as last year. But then they have resealed with very coarse chip from about a third of the way up the course.....it remains un-swept arrrrrggggh!!!
So hopefully they sweep it properly and the heatwave in the meantime doesn't mean it all gets ripped up.

Actually folks whatr she meant to say was.... It was mint. At least taht's what im telling myself!

**CHOPPA** · 9th February 2009, 16:25

Originally Posted by flame

Yep Deano, rode up there on Saturday, the 2nd left hander and the right hander following it are still rutted as last year. But then they have resealed with very coarse chip from about a third of the way up the course.....it remains un-swept arrrrrggggh!!!
So hopefully they sweep it properly and the heatwave in the meantime doesn't mean it all gets ripped up.

I think im getting a bit soft but i dont wanna go all the way down there to make up the numbers and i dont wanna be pushing a superbike up there in those sorta conditions...

Its a great event though and honestly the most fun ive had racing to date!

This would be the best challenge for Carver, real roads for him to own everyone on!!

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th February 2009, 16:28

On a serious note though... how hard/expensive would it be for the organisers (and volunteers) to clean the road up themselves or get/pay someone to do it?

**flame** · 9th February 2009, 16:37

If it gets swept and the new chip stays down, then I think it will be fantastic (well.....apart from those two pesky corners being rutted up). I'll ride up there again in a couple of weeks and see how its looking