Greymouth Street Race 20th Anniversary

[steve74]

Well Guys, that time of year again and things are in full swing, plans are under way for a very special Anniversary weekend. The entry will go out late next month to those on the email and postal list and of course the MNZ website. As per last year i will keep people up to date and answer all the questions i can for you.
The big plus for us this year is that funding has been approved for TV coverage like we had in 2007. A very different prize giving is planned with some commemorative touches for those that have supported the event as riders and set up crews over the last 20 years so it should be a cracker weekend. More info will be posted as it comes to hand.

NEW WEBSITE!!!!
We have a new dedicated website which will eventually have information, galleries, history and the entry form on it. Its still in its early stages so if you can think of anything we should add to it then just let me know. A very special thanks to the visordown.co.nz crew for their support and for making it happen.

Heres the link:

http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz/

RIDERS
We cant emphasise enough the fact that we are only allowed to run a maximum of 35 bikes per class. This is delt with on a first in first served basis as always. last year a few of the classes were full within 3 weeks of the entry release so just because your entry is on time doesn't ensure you a place on the grid. Every attempt will be made to try and slot riders into other eligible classes.

MOTARDS - As per MNZ rules we cannot run motards at our event in road race classes. We intend on running S1 and S2 as two separate classes but if our total motard entry numbers are less than 35 then they will be combined. The ideal situation is to have decent fields in both classes.

cheers, steve

[SWERVE]

Cant wait Steve.
Just discussing "Greymouth" last night as it happens.
OS Racing is coming "fully armed" for the big 20th.
ROLL ON LABOUR WEEKEND

[ajturbo]

hmmmm labour weekend......

bucket racing in the south again...

last tiem i "raced: there was back in 95... yeah, last centry

[madmartin]

so what's the weather going to do for the 20th anniversary? Must be due for the rain again?

[dangerous]

keep me up dated Steve... few newbees keen as again this year

[Drew]

Reckon I might bring the thou down for a look see.

I'm told it's wicked awesome fun down there.

[Bren_chch]

awesome!

when is that flash new website being made live? :shutup:

[dangerous]

Reckon I might bring the thou down for a look see.

I'm told it's wicked awesome fun down there. be blardy mint to get ya down here again, we need a lough... and 'wicked awesome' grey is... people and the coast mixed up with bikes :Punk:

[steve74]

awesome!

when is that flash new website being made live? :shutup:

Hey Bren, Debbie told me last week that you were putting something together, next meeting is next monday, see what developes.

[Bren_chch]

Hey Bren, Debbie told me last week that you were putting something together, next meeting is next monday, see what developes.

Hey... its together - just waiting on a little more content. :)

[JJ58]

hmmmm labour weekend......

bucket racing in the south again...

last tiem i "raced: there was back in 95... yeah, last centry

That was my first ever road race and I was looking over pics of that just recently.....Good times!

[ajturbo]

That was my first ever road race and I was looking over pics of that just recently.....Good times!
yeah... the times were good then....

[wharfy]

Reckon I might bring the thou down for a look see.

I'm told it's wicked awesome fun down there.

Whoever told you that DID NOT LIE it is shit hot !!!

[puddytat]

so what's the weather going to do for the 20th anniversary? Must be due for the rain again?

No way man, my left nad is always right & its told me it'll be fine with light breeze & 24 deg., with a slight chance of a thunder storm for the fellas riding home....

[Drew]

Whoever told you that DID NOT LIE it is shit hot !!!We'll see what happens. I want to do all the street meetings, it's more important to me than the winter series. Fust that the winter series doesn't require 8 hours of travel each way.

[steve74]

That was my first ever road race and I was looking over pics of that just recently.....Good times!

Speaking of pics. Our club secretary, Peter Toal is looking for some photos of the street race. especially ones from late 80's early 90's. He has started a Facebook Group for people to add pics so if you have some good ones from the early days or some good pics of significants then logon to facebook and post them on there for him. He plans to have a slideshow set up at prizegiving. A few of the characters in the pits would be good, showing the human element as well as the machines. Pete has already put a few up, its interesting how little in the way of safety fences there was back in the day.

here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/s.php?ref=search&sid=5f15350741f7b12168cea7e7469bc93b&init=q&q=greymouth#/group.php?gid=79877059861

cheers, steve

[steve74]

NEW WEBSITE!!!!

Hey guys, We have a new dedicated website which will eventually have information, galleries, history and the entry form on it. Its still in its early stages so if you can think of anything we should add to it then just let me know. A very special thanks to the visordown.co.nz crew for their support and for making it happen.

cheers, steve.

Heres the link:

http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz/

[k14]

Great website steve! Very well done, looking forward to labour weekend already! That reminds me, better make some room on mantlepiece for the bucket cup...

[gav]

Nice site, looks good!

[Bren_chch]

Great website steve! Very well done, looking forward to labour weekend already! That reminds me, better make some room on mantlepiece for the bucket cup...

WHAT!!!!!

You better be ready for a fight, I want this Trophy for 2 years minimum!!! :sweatdrop

[diesel pig]

Great site, I will be keeping a eye on it for when those entries forms are out.:yes:

[Suzi Q]

I have some recent photos that I could put up. Looking forward to this year as I will probably be racing for the 1st time at greymouth. Cool site too.

[dangerous]

WHAT!!!!!

You better be ready for a fight, I want this Trophy for 2 years minimum!!! :sweatdrop

MEH... piece a piss :woohoo:

[Bren_chch]

MEH... piece a piss :woohoo:

Will you actually complete a race this year? :shutup:

[steve74]

check out the "R RATED PHOTO" - amazing how the light reflects of that round shiney thing,.......... and the trophy too:buggerd: hahaha

[Bren_chch]

i might wax it for the bucket racing at greymouth, extra speed from that buddha tells me!

[Kickaha]

i might wax it for the bucket racing at greymouth, extra speed from that buddha tells me!

He'd know, he'd have more shiney area than you

I'm not sure it makes up for his weight penalty though

[Buddha#81]

He'd know, he'd have more shiney area than you

I'm not sure it makes up for his weight penalty though

It worked a couple of years ago when I had that trophy for a year:woohoo:....... And you Kick?..........:shutup: thought so

[codgyoleracer]

NEW WEBSITE!!!!

Hey guys, We have a new dedicated website which will eventually have information, galleries, history and the entry form on it. Its still in its early stages so if you can think of anything we should add to it then just let me know. A very special thanks to the visordown.co.nz crew for their support and for making it happen.

cheers, steve.

Heres the link:

http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz/


Hi Steve
Cool site, Might try to make it again this year.
Cheers
Glen

[steve74]

Good news, after 3 months of waiting it looks like we finally have a permit number from MNZ, its verbal at this stage, just waiting on written confirmation then the entry and advertising can start. No posters or advertising is allowed without displaying the permit number. we got a slap on the hand a few years back.

stay tuned!!!

[R1madness]

gidday mate, i would be interested in sponcering a race or 2. Give me a ring on wednesday at the shop (details posted below on sig) or an email.
Cheers

[wharfy]

Good news, after 3 months of waiting it looks like we finally have a permit number from MNZ, its verbal at this stage, just waiting on written confirmation then the entry and advertising can start. No posters or advertising is allowed without displaying the permit number. we got a slap on the hand a few years back.

stay tuned!!!

Good stuff !!!

[dangerous]

gidday mate, i would be interested in sponcering a race or 2. Give me a ring on wednesday at the shop (details posted below on sig) or an email.
Cheers

BUCKETS :rolleyes: or pre82 would be good remembering old shitters is what street racing was once all about :niceone:


or... sponcer a bike and rider :headbang:

[SWERVE]

Good stuff R1 madness (ian):headbang:
Your support for racing & racers is most apprieciated mate.:clap:
.

[Kickaha]

remembering old shitters is what street racing was once all about :niceone::

No it wasn't, street racing was pretty much always current machinery except for the odd event like the later Cust and Southbridge races, the NZGP title was even contested at the Sydenham street race back in the early eighties

[dangerous]

No it wasn't, street racing was pretty much always current machinery except for the odd event like the later Cust and Southbridge races, the NZGP title was even contested at the Sydenham street race back in the early eighties
Ok.. you dont get what I mean... the old shitters 'were' the bikes that used to race the streets as there were no tracks around back then (even before you) yes then those old shitters were 'new' they grew up on street circuts the GSXR didnt.

[R1madness]

or... sponcer a bike and rider :headbang:

Would rather sponcer a class or race cheers. Sponcering riders is a huge drain on the business for very little result in terms of payback. Where sponcering a race or class gets my name mentioned often on the PA system and tv (if there is any) coverage. Having said that i do sponcer a couple of local guys for the King of Ruapuna series andthe nationals.

I only put so much effort towards the racing it because i love it.

[dangerous]

Would rather sponcer a class or race cheers. Sponcering riders is a huge drain on the business for very little result in terms of payback. Where sponcering a race or class gets my name mentioned often on the PA system and tv (if there is any) coverage. Yeah I knew that, was just pulling ya tit...

[TonyB]

The first year I did this with my Ducati I almost got hit by a rapidly sliding/spinning Kawasaki 400 while braking for turn one. He had fallen off as soon as he touched the brakes so his bike was travelling considerably faster than I was as it came past. Bit scary that...

The next time I did it on my Ducati, Hemans big bore Harley Soft Tail 1580went down next to me while braking for turn one. 315 odd kg of Harley spining right next to me. Bit scary that...

Year 1: around 160kg of Kawasaki 400, 2.035m long
Year 2: around 315kg of Harley 1580, 2.4m long
Year 3??? By Extrapolation, I should be nearly taken out by a 6240cc motorcycle weighing around 630kg and around 2.8m long. Any Boss Hoss' entered this year? Third time unlucky? :baby:I think I'll stay home:laugh:

Actually thats not why I'm staying home this year. I just can't make it work this time, but good luck to all those that are going. If your thinking of racing or spectating, DO IT, its a bloody good event.

[Bren_chch]

The first year I did this with my Ducati I almost got hit by a rapidly sliding/spinning Kawasaki 400 while braking for turn one. He had fallen off as soon as he touched the brakes so his bike was travelling considerably faster than I was as it came past. Bit scary that...

The next time I did it on my Ducati, Hemans big bore Harley Soft Tail 1580went down next to me while braking for turn one. 315 odd kg of Harley spining right next to me. Bit scary that...

Year 1: around 160kg of Kawasaki 400, 2.035m long
Year 2: around 315kg of Harley 1580, 2.4m long
Year 3??? By Extrapolation, I should be nearly taken out by a 6240cc motorcycle weighing around 630kg and around 2.8m long. Any Boss Hoss' entered this year? Third time unlucky? :baby:I think I'll stay home:laugh:

Actually thats not why I'm staying home this year. I just can't make it work this time, but good luck to all those that are going. If your thinking of racing or spectating, DO IT, its a bloody good event.

Scary... but seriously funny when you put it like that! :laugh:

[Kickaha]

Year 1: around 160kg of Kawasaki 400, 2.035m long
Year 2: around 315kg of Harley 1580, 2.4m long
Year 3??? By Extrapolation, I should be nearly taken out by a 6240cc motorcycle weighing around 630kg and around 2.8m long. Any Boss Hoss' entered this year? Third time unlucky? :baby:I think I'll stay home:laugh:



Didn't you try and run Diesel Pig over at one of them as well?

[scorry]

Would rather sponcer a class or race cheers. Sponcering riders is a huge drain on the business for very little result in terms of payback. Where sponcering a race or class gets my name mentioned often on the PA system and tv (if there is any) coverage. Having said that i do sponcer a couple of local guys for the King of Ruapuna series andthe nationals.

I only put so much effort towards the racing it because i love it.

motards mate, possibly the biggest crowd attraction??
a little biased tho but im pretty sure they get the most attention

[Kickaha]

motards mate, possibly the biggest crowd attraction?? :yawn::yawn::sleep::sleep:

[Bren_chch]

Didn't you try and run Diesel Pig over at one of them as well?

HEY, everyone has a go at that!!! :laugh:

[Buddha#81]

HEY, everyone has a go at that!!! :laugh:

The fooker got in my way at last years meeting.....hes a hazard!:bleh:

[Kickaha]

The fooker got in my way at last years meeting.....hes a hazard!:bleh:


And mine at Levels, I would have beaten you otherwise:shifty:

[dangerous]

you all get in my farking way...

[TonyB]

Didn't you try and run Diesel Pig over at one of them as well? Its not my fault he decided to have a wee lie down in front of me! I missed him but ran over his bike. Got a nice free flight over the bars for my troubles.

[steve74]

Well, Dont get too excited, but i have it on good authority that the entry form should be posted or emailed to those on the list by the end of the week. Could be as early as tomorrow.

It exists, i have seen it, a few changes and a bit of a price increase
(Ambulance levy - St johns cost a bloody fortune nowadays)

Should be on the following websites shortly after.

http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz/

http://www.greydistrict.co.nz/events/streetracing.asp

cheers, steve

[wharfy]

Well, Dont get too excited, but i have it on good authority that the entry form should be posted or emailed to those on the list by the end of the week. Could be as early as tomorrow.

It exists, i have seen it, a few changes and a bit of a price increase
(Ambulance levy - St johns cost a bloody fortune nowadays)

Should be on the following websites shortly after.

http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz/

http://www.greydistrict.co.nz/events/streetracing.asp

cheers, steve
I've booked the ferry ticket's Me, Katie and the van $430 return.
:Punk:

[Bren_chch]

Entry Forms are on the website.


"NEWS FLASH** The Entry Form has now been uploaded, see menu option 'Entry Forms', also check out 'News' for the latest newsletter and also an accommodation offer from one of our sponsors!"

[gav]

Entry completed and mailed back, woohoo!

[scorry]

Entry form is in the mail now :niceone:

one quick question though,
was reading the form and its says grid positions = 1st 2 rows are from last years the 1st in after that.

is this for the whole day?
or does it change from race to race?

like if i somehow go from 3rd row on the grid and finish say 4th?? lol
would i get to start on the front row for the next race?

cheers

[Ghost_Bullet]

like if i somehow go from 3rd row on the grid and finish say 4th?? lol
would i get to start on the front row for the next race?

cheers

Ha ha ha, maybe just the glory of starting on the front row next year.:2guns::laugh:

[steve74]

it will change for each race. so if you come from last to first in race 1 then you will be on pole for race 2.

its just a way of seeding the grid for faster riders for the first round. once we know the fastest 9 riders from race one then they will get promoted to top 9 for race 2. and the top 9 from race 2 will line up for race 3.

hope that makes scence?

steve

[scorry]

it will change for each race. so if you come from last to first in race 1 then you will be on pole for race 2.

its just a way of seeding the grid for faster riders for the first round. once we know the fastest 9 riders from race one then they will get promoted to top 9 for race 2. and the top 9 from race 2 will line up for race 3.

hope that makes scence?

steve

sweet mate, thanks for that

[steve74]

New September newsletter out.

http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz/News/Newsletters.php

If anyone has any questions then feel free to email or ask on here.

thanks, steve

[dangerous]

If anyone has any questions then feel free to email or ask on here.

thanks, steve

I have a question... can you fix our postie entrys?

yeah... not looking to good after last weekends CAMs meet, farking strokers they will be the end of me, I need a crank for a starter... LOL as you know I screwed my last one in pratice last year.

BUT dont worry I have a back up pre 82er, shouldent really tho, ohh and I broke my F4 entry too, but thats on the mend.

[scorry]

anyone know if you get confirmation of entry sent back to ya at all?
cheers

[phoenixgtr]

It says on the entry form acceptances will be posted out on the 14th of Oct

[steve74]

Entry's close this Saturday. We have 127 so far, 5 off our record of 132 from last year.

Still room in classics, buckets, motard S1 and F1 - most other classes are pretty full. We will accept a late entry if there is room!!

Acceptances will be posted on the 13th/14th.

cheers, steve

[dangerous]

Still room in classics, buckets, crap, does that mean these two classes will be combined?

[steve74]

maybe, depends on the numbers come saturday. There is an equation that go's something like this:

if the number of buckets plus number of classics equals less than 35 then they will be combined.

if the number of buckets and classics exceed 35 then they will be split!!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Well lets hope that the class's will be fullish, cause if I gotta choose between bucket or classic.... the bucket can stay home.

[Buddha#81]

Well lets hope that the class's will be fullish, cause if I gotta choose between bucket or classic.... the bucket can stay home.


No classic = old shitters, you have a post classic!

[Kickaha]

The classic guys get cranky when the buckets beat their expensive old shitters to

[puddytat]

Id be happy to put my 250 twin in buckets if allowed...:whistle:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Oh duh is me... ha ha must be bed time. Oh well then... both bikes will be going then... , and the old mind aint processin' the words. Must be to much lookin' forward to this gig!

[Bren_chch]

It would be good to lap some classics on Joe.

[Buddha#81]

maybe, depends on the numbers come saturday. There is an equation that go's something like this:

if the number of buckets plus number of classics equals less than 35 then they will be combined.

if the number of buckets and classics exceed 35 then they will be split!!

Hey Steve, if the classes get combined, please look at running the buckets off the front with a spilt start.

Three years ago it was the other way around and was pretty dangerous with the bucket corner speed being higher we ended up pushing past priceless classics in our usual aggressive way. Buckets off the front will mean only the fastest classic may catch the slower guys and would be passing on the straights.......just a thought!

[Buddha#81]

Id be happy to put my 250 twin in buckets if allowed...:whistle:

go on then........bit embarrasing being beatin by a 150 single though:buggerd:

[gav]

It would be good to lap some classics on Joe.
Joe is a classic! :cool:

[Bren_chch]

Hey Steve, if the classes get combined, please look at running the buckets off the front with a spilt start.

Three years ago it was the other way around and was pretty dangerous with the bucket corner speed being higher we ended up pushing past priceless classics in our usual aggressive way. Buckets off the front will mean only the fastest classic may catch the slower guys and would be passing on the straights.......just a thought!

Clever thinking!!

[Bren_chch]

Joe is a classic! :cool:

you are right! i'm thinking of bringing the paintwork back up to its former glory! :2thumbsup

[puddytat]

go on then........bit embarrasing being beatin by a 150 single though:buggerd:

Nah man, I can learn alot from you fellas,"tis the reason I got one 'cause you can give me the learn!!
Had more fun & learnt more at the HAGD chasing Gav than what I had in Clubbies last year....aaaaah the piece of mind that comes with racing something Im not afraid (& can afford)to crash, is positively post coital like...:2thumbsup.
Steve said I could enter F3 on it,but it would come down to qualifying wether I could make the cut...

[dangerous]

Hey Steve, if the classes get combined, please look at running the buckets off the front with a spilt start. I second that :niceone:

[Buddha#81]

Nah man, I can learn alot from you fellas,"tis the reason I got one 'cause you can give me the learn!!
Had more fun & learnt more at the HAGD chasing Gav than what I had in Clubbies last year

That was me you were chasing:niceone: Enter in F3 you wont embarrass yourself, the big bikes struggle to use all their HP and you will cream them in a braking duel! I'd say mid pack 2/3's down the field!

[steve74]

sent you a PM mr puddytat. you better be quick, entry's close "offically" tomorrow at midday mate. Fingers crossed that F3 aint chocka. I havnt seen the entries in a few weeks. I will find out when i go through them tomorrow arvo.

steve

[Bren_chch]

Hey

Any room in f1/f2? My f3 bike not well. :(

[puddytat]

sent you a PM mr puddytat. you better be quick, entry's close "offically" tomorrow at midday mate. Fingers crossed that F3 aint chocka. I havnt seen the entries in a few weeks. I will find out when i go through them tomorrow arvo.

steve

Im in by the skin of my teeth!! I rang Deb & Im the 33rd entry for F3...
:woohoo::rockon::soon::grouphug::drinkup::blip:

[Buddha#81]

Im in by the skin of my teeth!! I rang Deb & Im the 33rd entry for F3...
:woohoo::rockon::soon::grouphug::drinkup::blip:

Now ride that wee thing like you stole it!!!!! Good stuff dude.:niceone: Ya gunna pit with the bucket boys and girls? being you are a grown up one!:devil2: we mainly pit in behind the Honda dealers workshop.

[Kickaha]

That was me you were chasing:niceone: !

Easy mistake to make, you could pass for twins:dodge:

[puddytat]

Now ride that wee thing like you stole it!!!!! Good stuff dude.:niceone: Ya gunna pit with the bucket boys and girls? being you are a grown up one!:devil2: we mainly pit in behind the Honda dealers workshop.

Yeah man , I will pit with ya's if there's room....I can pick the brains of some old timer Greymouth racers eh?:whistle::msn-wink:

[steve74]

you want to talk to a greymouth old timer - try Russel bleech or Ian mcgreggor, those silly buggers have raced each and every Greymouth street race since race 1 in 1989. There are a shit load more that have only missed 1 or 2 as well.

[steve74]

Well, Done and dusted.

A record 140 riders on a shit load of bikes.

BEARS = 30
F1 = 24
F3 = 33
FG = 35 - full
Classic = 14
Supermotard combined = 35 - full
Post Classic = 39 - full

and a drum roll please!!

Buckets = 30

Note the 39 post classics, we are over subscribed by 4 so we will be requesting mnz/steward authority to run with the 4 extra. In the interim, if anyone needs to pull out then let us know. we got an ok last year to run 37 but only 34 turned up on the day anyway.

cheers, steve

[Buddha#81]

Well, Done and dusted.

A record 140 riders on a shit load of bikes.

BEARS = 30
F1 = 24
F3 = 33
FG = 35 - full
Classic = 14
Supermotard combined = 35 - full
Post Classic = 39 - full

and a drum roll please!!

Buckets = 30

Note the 39 post classics, we are over subscribed by 4 so we will be requesting mnz/steward authority to run with the 4 extra. In the interim, if anyone needs to pull out then let us know. we got an ok last year to run 37 but only 34 turned up on the day anyway.

cheers, steve

Cool good stuff, put the slowest Postys in with the classics to boost their numbers?

[Kickaha]

Cool good stuff, put the slowest Postys in with the classics to boost their numbers?

Ditch them altogether and put sidecars in next year:msn-wink:

[nsrpaul]

:first:
you want to talk to a greymouth old timer - try Russel bleech or Ian mcgreggor, those silly buggers have raced each and every Greymouth street race since race 1 in 1989. There are a shit load more that have only missed 1 or 2 as well.

last i heard you had done a few as well:first:

[steve74]

mate im way off, will be my 13th - unlucky for some:msn-wink:

missed 2 while in the uk, could have had 15 up my sleeve come labour weekend but there are plenty more to come i hope!!

Would love to put the slow posties with classics but we are not psychic and who would make the call on who is slow or fast? You can piss a lot of people off real quick by judging their riding ability.

We would have a real can of worms opening it up to pre89 as well. We will need a lot of feedback from you postie boys next year if we are to review our classic / post classic classes. at least 30% of our bikes would be elligeable for pre89, most of those bikes have 3 classes to race in already so we left it as is.

[dangerous]

Cool good stuff, put the slowest Postys in with the classics to boost their numbers?na... thats not fair, some classics are as fast as posties... different era different race.




Classic = 14
Buckets = 30 so with a toatle of 44, how will the grid be sorted?



you want to talk to a greymouth old timer - try Russel bleech a good man is russle, hes had a bad year tho, last month he went down hard with another hes ok but packed up and went home... hope its not ruffed him up to much.

[Kickaha]

so with a toatle of 44, how will the grid be sorted?


Buddha has the best idea

Buckets should have their own class with the numbers they have

[steve74]

maybe, depends on the numbers come saturday. There is an equation that go's something like this:

if the number of buckets plus number of classics equals less than 35 then they will be combined.

if the number of buckets and classics exceed 35 then they will be split!!

jeez you boys are slow??:spanking:

***Classics and buckets will each have their own class***

I guess the word split must have confused ya.

so 2009 will be exactly the same format as 2008

[Buddha#81]

Would love to put the slow posties with classics but we are not psychic and who would make the call on who is slow or fast? You can piss a lot of people off real quick by judging their riding ability.

I'm sure if you asked posty riders at sign if they wanted to run with the classics you would get enough to move classes to eliminate the issues you have, then the steward wont need to make the call?

[steve74]

I'm sure if you asked posty riders at sign if they wanted to run with the classics you would get enough to move classes to eliminate the issues you have, then the steward wont need to make the call?

It should be all good mr buddha, At least 2 riders i know of are still waiting on parts and may not make the grid and Mr Dangerous normally blows something up early in the day anyway:niceone:

[Buddha#81]

Mr Dangerous normally blows something up early in the day anyway:niceone:

Hahahaha thats gold!:spanking: How are you doing the grid draws this year?

[steve74]

Im real hesitant to publish this on the forum, hopefully im not leaving myself open to a barrage of criticism. Based on last years results we will seed the first 2 rows. We only recorded top 10 in each race. Some may not like it but we said on the entry this is how it would be done and unless there is a major concern then it looks like this:

last years top 10 riders Tom bos, j buchannan, s.evans, T. blanchet, R Antonovich have not entered Buckets this year

so from riders who placed in the top 10 of any race.

Row.1
B.booth
A. hoogy
N. batchelor
B. Cotton

Row.2
J.hoogy
M. White
D. Dawson
?
?

[dangerous]

thanks steve... I cant remember when I craped out last year but to get on the 2nd line I must have compleated race1.
Got the postie back togeather but its running like a haunted shit house, ill let ya know next w/e if I have to scratch so as another can line up.
So as I never raced i asume Ill be row 3 or back?

[k14]

Im real hesitant to publish this on the forum, hopefully im not leaving myself open to a barrage of criticism. Based on last years results we will seed the first 2 rows. We only recorded top 10 in each race. Some may not like it but we said on the entry this is how it would be done and unless there is a major concern then it looks like this:

last years top 10 riders Tom bos, j buchannan, s.evans, T. blanchet, R Antonovich have not entered Buckets this year

so from riders who placed in the top 10 of any race.

Row.1
B.booth
A. hoogy
N. batchelor
B. Cotton

Row.2
J.hoogy
M. White
D. Dawson
?
?
Is it first in first served for the rest of the grid spots? I'm keen on second row :msn-wink:

[steve74]

hey mr D. you finished 5th in race 1 on the bucket mate.

K14 - yup, first up best dressed, you should all know whos fastest. or i could leave it up to the bucket club to decide. I dont care either way as long as those from last year get on the grid. last year was just so much safer and quicker to start the races with a grid draw. we will only do the first 2 rows (9). It will change after each round and be posted by the pit exit like last year. If ya worth ya salt then you will be on row 1 for race 2.:niceone:

[Buddha#81]

Im real hesitant to publish this on the forum, hopefully im not leaving myself open to a barrage of criticism. Based on last years results we will seed the first 2 rows. We only recorded top 10 in each race. Some may not like it but we said on the entry this is how it would be done and unless there is a major concern then it looks like this:

last years top 10 riders Tom bos, j buchannan, s.evans, T. blanchet, R Antonovich have not entered Buckets this year

so from riders who placed in the top 10 of any race.

Row.1
B.booth
A. hoogy
N. batchelor
B. Cotton

Row.2
J.hoogy
M. White
D. Dawson
?
?


Funnily enough I'm pretty happy with that.....can you do the same for me in motards?:msn-wink:

[steve74]

Funnily enough I'm pretty happy with that.....can you do the same for me in motards?:msn-wink:

I would love to mate, only problem is you didn't run in motard last year. 36 in supermotard. 13 are north islanders. 18 KTMs, 2 Aprilias, a few husabergs, huskys and a heap of jappas.

You will have a blast mate, im gutted im not riding in it again. I have dusted off the bucket though. :headbang:

[Buddha#81]

I would love to mate, only problem is you didn't run in motard last year. 36 in supermotard. 13 are north islanders. 18 KTMs, 2 Aprilias, a few husabergs, huskys and a heap of jappas.

You will have a blast mate, im gutted im not riding in it again. I have dusted off the bucket though. :headbang:


Gahhh my wee 400 needed all the help it can get!:devil2:

[gav]

So paperwork confirming entry details in the mail this week then? :niceone:

[steve74]

should be on its way tomorrow.

We didnt turn anyone away. a few missed out on 3 or more classes. So chances are most people will have got what they wanted but some have had to have a number change.

[blackstars_10]

Is there a timetable for the races? When are start/finish times?

[steve74]

riders brief about half eight. practice under way by 9. normally first racing is about 10am. everything depends highly on how quick the circuit is assembled.

[Buddha#81]

riders brief about half eight. practice under way by 9. normally first racing is about 10am. everything depends highly on how quick the circuit is assembled.

stuff the local business's and bylaws, get started now and we'll be racing at 6.30!:clap:

[Buddha#81]

Got my acceptance back today! 5 races on the motard......woohoo, how many sleeps?:clap:

[gav]

What time are the roads blocked? How early or late can I leave it to get my van into the pits?

[Buddha#81]

What time are the roads blocked? How early or late can I leave it to get my van into the pits?

5am to get a good pit spot, or park it in there the night before!

[steve74]

anything later than 7.30am and you might struggle to get in the pits.. entry points get blocked as they are built from 5am.

[k14]

anything later than 7.30am and you might struggle to get in the pits.. entry points get blocked as they are built from 5am.
Ok so if I am there by 0630 I will be ok to get a place in the pits then?

[johan]

I've got a tent and generator if anyone would like to borrow them for the street race (I'm not going)

[steve74]

6.30 to 7.00 would be ideal. We hope to have riders brief around 8.15. There are few access points after 7am.

[Bren_chch]

who do i have to bribe to get 2nd or 3rd row in f3?

[steve74]

HAHA, Mate you didnt even race in F3 last year so the best you can do is first up best dressed on the 3rd row.

If you ride like a demon then you will be up front for race 2., the bucket is a different story Mr pole sitter, sir!:2thumbsup

[Bren_chch]

hahaha damn!

Looking forward to that pole spot, i'm going to need it this year!

[Buddha#81]

hahaha damn!

Looking forward to that pole spot, i'm going to need it this year!

Yeah you are! you broke the Family domination and we want it back!:whistle:

[Bren_chch]

you going to run in to me like you did Neil? :lol:

and fark off, i'm gana be riding it like I stole it!

[k14]

Yeah you are! you broke the Family domination and we want it back!:whistle:
WTF? I'm not part of your family :buggerd:

[Bren_chch]

DAMN! everyones after the title!

[Kickaha]

WTF? I'm not part of your family :buggerd:


Maybe there's something your parents didn't tell you

[scorry]

last questions before sunday.

are the motards being run as 2 classes but racing together?
or is it one big class?

last one, how much practise time is there?

cheers

cant wait till sunday!!!

[Buddha#81]

last questions before sunday.

are the motards being run as 2 classes but racing together?
or is it one big class?

last one, how much practise time is there?

cheers

cant wait till sunday!!!

S1 and S2 have been combined and we get 5 races:banana:

[scorry]

S1 and S2 have been combined and we get 5 races:banana:

Oh sweet as, hey did you race a motard there last year?

or are you in for the warm up lap qualifying as well?

[dangerous]

S1 and S2 have been combined and we get 5 races:banana:AND if a first timer to Grey... TWO pratices



or are you in for the warm up lap qualifying as well?hahaha... he is :pinch:

[scorry]

AND if a first timer to Grey... TWO pratices


wow so out there 7 times, that is awesome :2thumbsup

[lostinflyz]

harhar lets go.

Bikes ready to go but i doubt the car is. May have to "push":2thumbsup my bike from dunedin???

weather forecast looks flash. yeehaw!!!!

[GaZBur]

harhar lets go.

...weather forecast looks flash. yeehaw!!!!

Ummm I looked at the report this morning and it said RAIN, looked again in the afternoon and it said SHOWERS. At this rate if I keep looking twice a day it will be drought conditions by Sunday.

[lostinflyz]

Ummm I looked at the report this morning and it said RAIN, looked again in the afternoon and it said SHOWERS. At this rate if I keep looking twice a day it will be drought conditions by Sunday.

i am going to put 100% faith in your prediction. maybe 110 to be safe.

so long as its one way or the other not off and on like last KOR round. that was a bastard

[steve74]

How many times do i have to tell you guys. The weather report has a 35% accuracy rate for the west coast so forget about it. the statistics dont lie. In 18 years we have had 2 that it rained all day. and 3 that it rained some of the day so thats 13 beautiful sunny west coast days.

It has a habit of bucketing down untill 6am on sunday morning, staying fine all day the pissing down as the crews pack up.

LOSTINFLYS - Did you find some accomodation? room on my lawn for a tent if ya get stuck, or my garage.

SCORRY - no qualifying, just a practice for firstr timers, another practice in your class. The top 9 positions on the dummy grid are allocated in advance.

[puddytat]

How many times do i have to tell you guys. The weather report has a 35% accuracy rate for the west coast so forget about it. the statistics dont lie.
It has a habit of bucketing down untill 6am on sunday morning, staying fine all day the pissing down as the crews pack up.

.

Thats the forecast I heard...:woohoo:

[nz_rider]

Its going to be a great day. Bikes, racing. :2thumbsupThe only thing that would make it better is pit girls. haha. :lol:
Looking forward to it. Ride safely guys and enjoy it out there.:banana::beer:

[lostinflyz]

How many times do i have to tell you guys. The weather report has a 35% accuracy rate for the west coast so forget about it. the statistics dont lie. In 18 years we have had 2 that it rained all day. and 3 that it rained some of the day so thats 13 beautiful sunny west coast days.

It has a habit of bucketing down untill 6am on sunday morning, staying fine all day the pissing down as the crews pack up.

LOSTINFLYS - Did you find some accomodation? room on my lawn for a tent if ya get stuck, or my garage.

SCORRY - no qualifying, just a practice for firstr timers, another practice in your class. The top 9 positions on the dummy grid are allocated in advance.

no idea where im staying yet. when (or if, my cars on its rugged last legs) i make it there i will figure out something but may take up a patch of your lawn, otherwise i will find a quiet spot down the road i guess and pitch my tent. Sure ill catch you at scrutineering.

[cruza]

See racing starts around 10am. what time is the lunch break planned for ? and approx finish time? . Doing day trip on the sunday:banana:

[Buddha#81]

Woohoo looking better and better http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/greymouth.html

[k14]

Woohoo looking better and better http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/greymouth.html
Maybe, remember they are only right 35% of the time...

[steve74]

hey mr cruza, practice under way by 8.30 all going to plan. somewhere around 9.30-10.00 will be first race. Normally lunch is at the end of round 1. no set time.

have a good trip, hope the weather holds!!

[steve74]

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzsi&tim=42

I like the look of that!!!

when i say 35% accurate, i mean for a wet forecast.

If they say its going to be good then they are generally spot on.
If they say its going to rain then is about 35% accurate and is more often a sunny day. Im sure its some sort of conspiracy? I have sat here on many occasion with the BBQ cranked, a beer in my hand and a sunburned face only to find jim hickey on tv telling the rest of the country it was pissing down today on the west coast.

The west coast stretches the same distance from auckland to wellington, imagine giving wellingtons forecast for auckland. rant rant rant, off topic again:lol:

[dangerous]

meh... the weathers over rated, wet races are good for us road riders we are used to it and thats an advantage over the average racer.

The Nissin road train is ready to role, 4 bikes, 1 push chair thing, 1 sprog, 2 race kits, 1 missus, 2 ton of two stroke tools, 1 crate of nappys and a well used visa. see ya at 1 :Punk:

ps: 90% chance my postie entry will be scratched, will let ya know after pratice

[ajturbo]

meh... the weathers over rated, wet races are good for us road riders we are used to it and thats an advantage over the average racer.

The Nissin road train is ready to role, 4 bikes, 1 push chair thing, 1 sprog, 2 race kits, 1 missus, 2 ton of two stroke tools, 1 crate of nappys and a well used visa. see ya at 1 :Punk:

ps: 90% chance my postie entry will be scratched, will let ya know after pratice


sorry matey.. the Vic racers have been in training ALL year with wet tracks...

so the norf islanders will be FAST..:Punk::bleh:

[timg]

ps: 90% chance my postie entry will be scratched

Sheesh! Ya broken it even before ya got it onto the grid :doh: :lol::lol: See ya there and hope everythings running for ya.:jerry:

[steve74]

Bring ya sunscreen boys, its gonna be a good'n!!

Today is a beauty!!

[JMemonic]

Fantastic day here in Greymouth, came via Lewis yesterday and the disco light brigade were out in force and seemed to take an interest in bikes. I figure Arthurs will be similar.

Loads of bike around town already, and a few race bikes seen in the camp ground we are in, top 10 if you are in this ground we are in unit 10.

[cruza]

Spent a awesome afternoon at the street races. Thanks to all the riders and people behind the scenes.

[k14]

Was a great day, weather awesome, racing awesome, what more could you ask for. And a 3rd in the last bucket race to cap it off! See ya next year :)

[Kickaha]

And a 3rd in the last bucket race to cap it off! See ya next year :)

Awesome ride in that last race on the big block CB152T:Punk:

[gav]

What an awesome weekend!! Superb weather, apart from a chilly wind first thing that thankfully died away, to leave sun and blue sky! Great fun out on the bucket, placing mid field I think, and home in time to watch MotoGP delayed due to rain, had plenty of time to spare then, woohoo! :done:

[snodpete]

Some pix from today here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2829)

[Ghost_Bullet]

Was crankin today, weather wise at least, time for a major nana nap. pics and all that stuff to come in due course.

Cheers to the Greymouth crew for doing what they do to get it done so us two wheel freaks can get nasty!!!!

[TM125]

Fantastic event yet again, terrific fun for us Kart drivers.
Did any one find, after the last kart race, a kart rear bumper with number plate (47) on it, some over exuberant Rotax driver gave me a punt and snapped it off. It is a chrome bar which will have a broken piece of aliminum inside each end. Would most appreciate its return and I'll fix you up for the postage.
Thanks to the organisers for inviting us and the running of a great event.
Cheers
James (027 242 7026)

[Kickaha]

Fantastic event yet again, terrific fun for us Kart drivers.
Did any one find, after the last kart race, a kart rear bumper with number plate (47) on it, some over exuberant Rotax driver gave me a punt and snapped it off. It is a chrome bar which will have a broken piece of aliminum inside each end. Would most appreciate its return and I'll fix you up for the postage.
Thanks to the organisers for inviting us and the running of a great event.
Cheers
James (027 242 7026)

If you're running a TM and a Rotax was keeping up you should be embarrassed with your performance :bleh:

[TM125]

Yes you are right, a wee bit embarrasing but in my defence, I was waiting for my rear tyres to heat up before I made a spectacle of myself, new tyres next year. Great fun though, should be legal to do every Sunday!

[steve74]

Hey guys, thanks to all you riders/drivers for putting on a show. It run real smoothly this year and apart from a few little hiccups early in the day it was a big success. There were a few too many trips to the hospital in the morning unfortunately one of them was me. Talk about setting an example. I stalled off the start and was playing catch up on cold tyres. Spun up on the painted stop sign on the road and then became an astronaut. You would think after all these years i would know better:o.

Anyway, After my trip to hospital it was the first time since 1992 that I got to sit and watch all you guys. impressive stuff and something im proud to be a part of for sure.

bring on 2010

[Bren_chch]

Thanks for the good work. really enjoyed it even though i didn't get to keep the cup for f4! :no:

yeah u set a good example with your crash, well done! :Punk:

[steve74]

Always next year mate, we dont want a cotton family dynasty happening do we!!

[Bren_chch]

Always next year mate, we dont want a cotton family dynasty happening do we!!

yeah they proper taking the piss now! :laugh:

[Kickaha]

Thanks for the good work. really enjoyed it even though i didn't get to keep the cup for f4! :no:

Was that because you slow?:shifty:

[Bren_chch]

Was that because you slow?:shifty:

I rode as hard as i could. so must have been! :laugh:

[Kickaha]

I rode as hard as i could. so must have been! :laugh:

No you didn't Hank was riding Joe, the commentator said so:laugh:

[JATZ]

Spun up on the painted stop sign on the road and then became an astronaut. You would think after all these years i would know better:o.


bring on 2010

That was a real good effort that one :Punk:
I was looking the other way but mrsJatz saw the whole thing :shit: she was quite concerned :love: thought you might have got run over to top it off
Once again it was a good day out......

[steve74]

That was a real good effort that one :Punk:
I was looking the other way but mrsJatz saw the whole thing :shit: she was quite concerned :love: thought you might have got run over to top it off
Once again it was a good day out......

yeah mate, i got a knock to the head, 2 broken fingers and a broken collar bone for my efforts. I was winded and couldn't lift myself off the road no matter how hard i tried. Daniel penny nearly run me over to boot. It looked worse than it really was with the stretcher and neck brace but the ambo guys were excellent and i wasnt going to argue. Im feeling rather second hand right now for sure.

on a positive side i didnt have to help pull down the circuit!!:laugh:

Im gonna get a lot of shit for a long time im sure!!

[dangerous]

1st of all I'd like to thank a couple of people for making it possible for me to race the LC in posties.
Yowling, for his last minute mechanics which got the bike running, and for the fuel mix I didnt have cos I really didnt think I'd be racing that bike (will sort you out for that)
RDjase, for stripping the entire electrics from his bike and mailing them down, the stator was the issue.
One last thanks to Mrs DC and girls for taking care of our sprog while we raced.

Brilliant day, sun burnt to prove it, an exceptionally well run meeting which had me on the 2nd row all day. Great riding by Kevin Orr and James Hoogie. and I'd have to say that the last bucket race will most likely be the only time I will ever beat ALL 3 HOOGIES.

[JATZ]

Here ya are, having a wee lie down.
We noticed a couple of others havin :shit: moments on that corner too
Next time I might get one of you still on your bike :D

[helenoftroy]

That was the most fantastic fun!!......can we do it all again tomorrow??can we can we ??

Im old, and god!!, im slow!! but I absolutely loved every minute of it.Next year hope to have Sam my son racing against me!!!:wari::wari::wari:

Steve and all the people who make the race happen,thank you all so much you do an amazing job

Thanks to all you bucket racers for your encouragement,help and support...I couldnt do this without you guys,you rock!!:Punk:

Budda..... about getting those wheels for the DR.......2 bikes hmmmmm:innocent:

[dangerous]

Here ya are, having a wee lie down.
We noticed a couple of others havin :shit: moments on that corner too
Next time I might get one of you still on your bike :D

CRAP Steve... look at em going for ya :Punk:

[steve74]

CRAP Steve... look at em going for ya :Punk:

haha, rule number one - dont run over the Greymouth club captain!!

Scary photos now that i see them, Im the first one to admit i was trying way too hard too early, was pretty irresponsible realy. Im not sure that i want to see the tv coverage looking at that??:crazy: When i got back from hospital the chain was twisted sitting beside the bike, I was wondering if maybe the chain had popped and wraped around the back wheel? i was told that they "removed the chain to move it"? it wasnt seized? looking at the pic maybe the chain did come off? im sure i just f***ed up.

im more concerned about the young kid swinging on the pole?:shit:

[Muzzab]

[QUOTE=steve74;1129449851]mate im way off, will be my 13th - unlucky for some:msn-wink:


Mate........that's freaky!!!!!!!! :shit:

Had a fantastic day, the initial first timers session was pretty scary on the bucket with the big guns blowing past, but the bucket practice was good and felt more comfortable with each race.

I bumped into the CEO from work putting up the fences at 6AM, he had been out since 4:30! A big thanks to all the set up crews:clap::niceone: and the organisers.

Cheers
Muzza

[scorry]

I had an awesome day, just outside the top 10, which made starts hard but good close racing every race.
anyway to find out overall results?

im pretty happy with my result since it was my first time and all

very well organised and that dirt section was wicked!!!

found some cool vids on youtube already from this person
http://www.youtube.com/user/muerk

See you next year for sure

[steve74]

this is the top 3, I cant do much with a broken collarbone so might as well work out the results later in the week.

[scorry]

thanks for that steve, much appreciated :2thumbsup

[steve74]

[QUOTE=steve74;1129449851]mate im way off, will be my 13th - unlucky for some:msn-wink:


Mate........that's freaky!!!!!!!! :shit:

Had a fantastic day, the initial first timers session was pretty scary on the bucket with the big guns blowing past, but the bucket practice was good and felt more comfortable with each race.

I bumped into the CEO from work putting up the fences at 6AM, he had been out since 4:30! A big thanks to all the set up crews:clap::niceone: and the organisers.

Cheers
Muzza

Its good to see people like the CEO of one of the coasts biggest companies making an effort and showing his support. He did the same last year, for a sport im guessing he has little interest in. There are many others like him too. I have to say nice things about him muzz, hes my boss too.... hmm, how long will i be off work?? - do you think chocolates will help me?:no:

[gav]

That's F3 isnt it? Why is that #47 not in motards?

[steve74]

That's F3 isnt it? Why is that #47 not in motards?

Agreed there is an argument there. its a ktm duke, not designed to do big jumps. to qualify for motard the manufacturer must make an off road version of that bike. Some would also argue that they do. Scottie on 47 is an experienced veteran of the grey street race (11yrs) and was happy to have a play from the rear of the grid. its a big single so the motor is ok for f3. He runs it in f3 at club level and bears meets, for us at greymouth we cant run motards in formula classes. Its the handlebar height that is the iffy bit. We can argue that there shouldnt be 80s trail bikes in post classic too but you have to draw the line between formula bikes and motard somewhere i guess.

[Kickaha]

We can argue that there shouldnt be 80s trail bikes in post classic too but you have to draw the line between formula bikes and motard somewhere i guess.

Why not? because of the handlebar height?

While on the post classic topic, I thought pre89 wasn't going to be run? either that or a few ineligible bikes snuck in

[Bren_chch]

Why not? because of the handlebar height?

While on the post classic topic, I thought pre89 wasn't going to be run? either that or a few ineligible bikes snuck in

shit.... give him a break!

ok bad choice of words. :laugh:

[steve74]

shit.... give him a break!

ok bad choice of words. :laugh:

haha, very funny!!.

agreed mate, its hard to police the bikes, we rely on the competitor being honest on their entry with regards to the year of manufacture. Its hard for the scrutineers to pick up modifications or differences between say an 82/83 machine, its more a safety check at sign in rather than an eligibility check. Often its only the competitors that know and understand the actual year of the machine. We do try but a few obviously slip through the net. Its not a championship so we dont get too wound up about it but fair call.

I know Dan mckenzie snuck out in postie practice on his 89 nsr and got a slap on the hand for it.

[Ghost_Bullet]

That was all somthing, what a realy loved, was walking the km or so back to the motel, and inhaling the glorious coal burning smell, nothing like the Coast, the fresh air and all that comes with it.

I am all but screwed now. The wife now says we MUST be in Greymouth every year for this event. I am truely having trouble coming up with an arguement against her:shutup:.
Buckets were great, nice to be in front of a few of the FXR's that at Ruapuna would be slipping away into the distance.

The RD in Pre 82, decided it did not want to race, dummy grid for practice and the clutch cable broke. Inbetween then and race two, the true spirit of racers came to the resucue, all sorted with spare parts to be road ready again.
Had a great tine on the RD, though did better than last year, I expected more from myself. The 3rd race at turn 3 a fella got a little outa shape, and I ended up nudging he's back wheel, gave me the shits a little that did.
All in all, Loved it.
Thanks to all, as all have said for makin' it happen.

[Buddha#81]

had a blast too like everyone, thanks to the organisers and set up people who put in a long day to make it happen.

5 races on the motard with the off road section was a bloody hoot but back to back with 3 bucket races I found (due to my lack of fitness a bit of a struggle. With a quick dash to the bucket which was waiting on the dummy grid I had sweat steaming up my glasses and panting like a madman......Heres the Bucket Race one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHqcrXwd20

I've only got a bit of footage of the motard pratice which I'll post tomorrow!

[Buddha#81]

Budda..... about getting those wheels for the DR.......2 bikes hmmmmm:innocent:


Speak to GazBur on here, he's done the same conversion as me and we both keep some expensive iron honest on our old shitters! Do it Girl!:Punk:

[steve74]

had a blast too like everyone, thanks to the organisers and set up people who put in a long day to make it happen.

5 races on the motard with the off road section was a bloody hoot but back to back with 3 bucket races I found (due to my lack of fitness a bit of a struggle. With a quick dash to the bucket which was waiting on the dummy grid I had sweat steaming up my glasses and panting like a madman......Heres the Bucket Race one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHqcrXwd20

I've only got a bit of footage of the motard pratice which I'll post tomorrow!

haha, a lot of effort was put into trying to avoid back to back races. bucket racers tend to not ride motards but im sure your an exception to most rules Mr buddha. Aint you glad you were seeded on the grid and didnt have to race the rest of the field in the warm up lap to get to your grid spot. assuming you were top 9?

[nz_rider]

Pleased to see your ok Steve. Saw you were in the Union Pub after the racing in the evening so figured you were all good. :wari::wari::wari::wari::wari:
Hope you heal up fast.
Was an awesome event. Bring on next year :wari::Punk::wari:

[dangerous]

Its the handlebar height that is the iffy bit. We can argue that there shouldnt be 80s trail bikes in post classic too but you have to draw the line between formula bikes and motard somewhere i guess.
the thing IMO is tho the riding style the postie motos generaly use road bikes lines... and note that the GS1000 had wide trail bars, dont think hed wana end up in motards :pinch:

[steve74]

Morning guys, geez im stiff this morning.

Just a quick note, you guys see me in and around other bike events and im the committee member that deals with the riders and classes. The real success of our event is mostly due to the efforts of one lady - Debbie Collings. If anyone needs to be congratulated its debbie. Shes up at 3am and is in bed by 7pm so misses the prize giving. She recieves no clap of hands and little personal thanks. Without Debbie there would be no grey street race. so if you get the chance send her a little email thanking her and the rest of our team.

Debbiec@greydc.govt.nz

thanks again, steve

[Muzzab]

[QUOTE=Muzzab;1129480623]

Its good to see people like the CEO of one of the coasts biggest companies making an effort and showing his support. He did the same last year, for a sport im guessing he has little interest in. There are many others like him too. I have to say nice things about him muzz, hes my boss too.... hmm, how long will i be off work?? - do you think chocolates will help me?:no:

Mate, get a big bag of lollies for Cyril that'll do the trick !!! :yes:

[GaZBur]

Thanks heaps for a fun well run event.
Amazed at how sensible the riders were at Greymouth especially the Motards and Post Classic boys who are notorious at some other events, some places the ambulance appears to be a shuttlebus that runs after every Motard round. I can tell you there are 4 first timers from Dunedin (Motards) that now have a regular event to put in the diary. Noted also was how the riders helped eachother out re parts, breakdowns etc.
A good bunch all round!
Thank you thank you thank you....

[phoenixgtr]

Lets do that again!!

Wow that was fun. I seriously had an awesome. Thanks to the organisers and everyone who makes it happen. I couldn't stop smiling after every race

[dangerous]

Lets do that again!!

Wow that was fun. I seriously had an awesome. Thanks to the organisers and everyone who makes it happen. I couldn't stop smiling after every race
And you were doing bloody well, last race seen you finish 9th... that would have had you on the 2nd row had there been another race.

heres the results for buckets race 3 (unconfirmed)
17 DC
3 cain
14 K14
71 Bren
56 Orr
68 dangerous
58 Hoogie
28 AdamB
81 Buddha
66 PGTR
86 Lil'M
88 Yowling
7 TimG
31 Ghostbullet
43 Hoogie
58 J Gleenie
27 Gav
95 N Morrision
42 Tuono
99 Rashika
111 R Bleach
TP Muzzb
-- ----
-- ----
46 HOtroy
29 SuzyQ
10 Hoggie

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well done everyone!

[MyGSXF]

Very enjoyable day's racing!! :2thumbsup

Weather was stunning :sunny: & had a great view from the backpackers balcony! ;) Will get some of my photos edited & put them up later

Well done to the organisers & helpers!! :first:

[bismarck]

Hi, that was an awesome race!
I took heaps of photos. If you want your photos, please give me your bike number then I can send them to you.

There're some more in my album.

Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEs1kGRjznM

[nz_rider]

Does anyone know how Dan McKenzie is after is off during one of the races?

[steve74]

Dan mckenzie got knocked out, he was taken to hospital for observation. I made a "special" trip up to the hospital shortly after to check on his condition.:clap:

He was all good, just a bit dizzy, he got back just as round 3 was starting and collected his bike. He was at prize giving too. a few scrapes thats all.

In fact the hospital told the newspaper that the most serious crash we had all day was a broken finger and collarbone.

THATS ME!!!!!:gob: OH THE SHAME!!

[nsrpaul]

great event and great weekend all round

thanks to all involved

greymouth eevnm turned on the traditional labour weeked weather!!

hangover kicked in monday though:crybaby:

[puddytat]

-Man, that was absolutely fabulous ....will be back next year for sure.
Excellently run,excellent folk & excellent weather,couldnt've had it better.
The gathering at the Union Hotel was good fun too, everyone with big grins & I met many wonderful people .
Had a great time in F3 , & enjoyed racing with whoever it was on the blue "Cotton" bucket.

[TM125]

Hi, that was an awesome race!
I took heaps of photos. If you want your photos, please give me your bike number then I can send them to you.

There're some more in my album.

Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEs1kGRjznM
Hey bismarck, nice pics. Did you however take any of the karts. I was #47 and would love some photos to remember that great event.
Cheers

[Buddha#81]

Had a great time in F3 , & enjoyed racing with whoever it was on the blue "Cotton" bucket.


Hahaha thats my older bro....your making a habbit of following us Cotton's on buckets!

[puddytat]

Hahaha thats my older bro....your making a habbit of following us Cotton's on buckets!

Yeah man .....then one day Im gonna pounce;)

[Buddha#81]

Yeah man .....then one day Im gonna pounce;)

Ahhh stuff it man if ya carnt beat us join us......you need a FXR!:whistle:

[kerryhare]

I was just a spectator and I had a great time watching.

[Muzzab]

A huge pic from the racing made the front page of the Grey Star tonight.
From the front of the grid for the buckets!! Good stuff.
Excellent pic of Danderous, DC, Budda, K14, Bren. Can see Yowling, HelenOfTroy and SuziQ and the top of my helmet :woohoo:
Cheers Muzza

[Buddha#81]

A huge pic from the racing made the front page of the Grey Star tonight.
From the front of the grid for the buckets!! Good stuff.
Excellent pic of Danderous, DC, Budda, K14, Bren. Can see Yowling, HelenOfTroy and SuziQ and the top of my helmet :woohoo:
Cheers Muzza

Can ya scan it for us?

[bismarck]

Hey bismarck, nice pics. Did you however take any of the karts. I was #47 and would love some photos to remember that great event.
Cheers

Sorry, didn't get any #47

[Muzzab]

Can ya scan it for us?

Yip no worries, will do it at work in the morning. Hopefully it will scan Ok.
Cheers Muzza

[helenoftroy]

A huge pic from the racing made the front page of the Grey Star tonight.
From the front of the grid for the buckets!! Good stuff.
Excellent pic of Danderous, DC, Budda, K14, Bren. Can see Yowling, HelenOfTroy and SuziQ and the top of my helmet :woohoo:
Cheers Muzza

Classic!!

My one moment in the media limelight!!

Cant wait to see it:corn:

Im still buzzing from the weekend,that was so much fun:woohoo::woohoo:

[scorry]

Hi, that was an awesome race!
I took heaps of photos. If you want your photos, please give me your bike number then I can send them to you.


Hey mate, did you get any pics of motard #97
cheers

[gav]

Hi, that was an awesome race!
I took heaps of photos. If you want your photos, please give me your bike number then I can send them to you.

There're some more in my album.

Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEs1kGRjznM
Wow, some great photos there! Any of #27 from buckets, blue/orange FXR.

[Muzzab]

Can ya scan it for us?

Hopefully this worked.

[Muzzab]

Hi, that was an awesome race!
I took heaps of photos. If you want your photos, please give me your bike number then I can send them to you.

There're some more in my album.

Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEs1kGRjznM

Great stuff, if you got any of #98 in the buckets I'd like a copy.
Cheers Muzza

[steve74]

Would you believe that that photo almost spans the entire width of the newspaper with the big headline "blind eye" to booze ban.

not "street race great success" or " Sun shines on motorcycle racers"

Blind eye to booze ban?? Just shows what we are up against on the coast, our newspaper is the soul destroyer of our community. If there is a little bit of negativity to be found they will find it. The article go's on to say how the organizers and police ignored the town centre booze ban as people were drinking on footpaths outside the pubs in a sensible manner. It then went on to talk about the big presence of the satins slaves motorcycle gang? I dont remember seeing them??

makes me angy, thanks for scanning the pic muzz!

[Muzzab]

I thought the same thing Steve, hence just the pic not the headline or article.

[steve74]

Hey guys, we run out of 20th anniversary t-shirts and polo's real early in the day. Debbie has talked with the printers and they are happy to do another run. Not sure on prices, Debbie will have all the info.

email her on Debbiec@greydc.govt.nz if your keen.

take the time to thank her for her efforts at the same time, remember - no debbie, no street race!, shes our rock!!

[JMemonic]

Would you believe that that photo almost spans the entire width of the newspaper with the big headline "blind eye" to booze ban.

not "street race great success" or " Sun shines on motorcycle racers"

Blind eye to booze ban?? Just shows what we are up against on the coast, our newspaper is the soul destroyer of our community. If there is a little bit of negativity to be found they will find it. The article go's on to say how the organizers and police ignored the town centre booze ban as people were drinking on footpaths outside the pubs in a sensible manner. It then went on to talk about the big presence of the satins slaves motorcycle gang? I dont remember seeing them??

makes me angy, thanks for scanning the pic muzz!

Are they moaning that fact folks were drinking sensibly, there was no trouble, and a they were unobservant and did not notice there were 3 distinct patch's that would be considered to be gangs, I personally saw Satans Slaves, Epitaph riders, (which had me surprised as I thought they had patched over to Devils Henchmen) and a I think the Lost Breed patch, they were all together, seemed friendly enough when a couple of drunks started talking to them in the bar and were generally well behaved, where is the problem. Oh of course there were the other patch's you know Ulysses, Plains MC, Waimate MC, and those really dodgy shirts I saw with Kiwibiker all over them.

Meh what wallys, someone who lives in the area should write to the editor and point out what they missed, and ask what trouble there was in town related to the event, bloody none I bet, in fact I would go as far as to say aside from a few idiots in clapped out pieces of shit cars I saw (that would have to have been local) it was a well organised, well behaved event. Hell really not unlike most motorcycle rallies.

[steve74]

Are they moaning that fact folks were drinking sensibly, there was no trouble, and a they were unobservant and did not notice there were 3 distinct patch's that would be considered to be gangs, I personally saw Satans Slaves, Epitaph riders, (which had me surprised as I thought they had patched over to Devils Henchmen) and a I think the Lost Breed patch, they were all together, seemed friendly enough when a couple of drunks started talking to them in the bar and were generally well behaved, where is the problem. Oh of course there were the other patch's you know Ulysses, Plains MC, Waimate MC, and those really dodgy shirts I saw with Kiwibiker all over them.

Meh what wallys, someone who lives in the area should write to the editor and point out what they missed, and ask what trouble there was in town related to the event, bloody none I bet, in fact I would go as far as to say aside from a few idiots in clapped out pieces of shit cars I saw (that would have to have been local) it was a well organised, well behaved event. Hell really not unlike most motorcycle rallies.

Spot on mate!! the quote from police was "They can be arrested immediately but in an event like the street races officers have the discretion to warn them first" "police were happy with the behaviour and had there been any problems the liquor ban would have been enforced in full" "A blind eye was turned because it was such a great crowd".

I cant believe it was the major story of the weekend?? they seem to have missed the point. The article eventually mentions how the town pubs and hotels were very happy with their weekend takings and was actually positive. but the headline just sucked!!.

at least they got the picture right - buckets. Normally they fuck it right up.

[puddytat]

I rang the newspaper today & had a wee word with the Editor,pointing out that they had focused on the one negative aspect of an otherwise perfect day.....when really he should have been praising Greymouths largest event & the legion of volunteers who made it happen. He offered no comment.:tugger:

[steve74]

good on ya mate.

Im not 100% sure how much the paper make or donate from our streetrace. - they do print our programme and do an editorial leading up to the event so im not in a position to approach them and its not my job as club captain to do so. but it is disappointing from a personal point for sure. my opinion on this is my own and not the opinion of the committee. Ive had issues with the inaccurate reporting without apology of our newspaper for a long time.

Freedom of press as they say!!:crybaby:

[Bren_chch]

I rang the newspaper today & had a wee word with the Editor,pointing out that they had focused on the one negative aspect of an otherwise perfect day.....when really he should have been praising Greymouths largest event & the legion of volunteers who made it happen. He offered no comment.:tugger:

good stuff! Hmm i'm going to email them.

[Bren_chch]

newsletter out on the website: http://greymouth.visordown.co.nz

[JMemonic]

I observed a couple of cameras in use on bikes, anyone posted their videos yet as I cant find them on youtube.

[dangerous]

... not bad, looking at the results I got me a over all 6th in buckets and 8th in posties, done beter in the past but the compitition has never been so hard and full. :scooter:

[scorry]

any idea of results outside of top 10's?

i didnt realise i got 9th in the second race :Oops:
would of had me a grid spot, oh well

[I GS 1]

Hey mate, did you get any pics of motard #97
cheers

Here are a couple I have of your bike.
I also have heaps of pics - if anyone else is interested let me have your number and class.


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4051809457/" title="P1000103b by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/4051809457_3d0f40a3ca_o.jpg" width="1024" height="1004" alt="P1000103b" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4051874609/" title="DSC_8201 (Large) by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/4051874609_8a3a4d66b5_o.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="DSC_8201 (Large)" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4052617516/" title="DSC_8616 (Large) by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4052617516_aed364499f_o.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="DSC_8616 (Large)" /></a>

(Not sure why they came out so big)

[gav]

... not bad, looking at the results I got me a over all 6th in buckets and 8th in posties, done beter in the past but the compitition has never been so hard and full.
You did a hell of a lot better than last year though! :whistle:

[I GS 1]

Wow, some great photos there! Any of #27 from buckets, blue/orange FXR.

Seems to be the only one I have

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4051914197/" title="DSC_8381b (Large) by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/4051914197_4cd9dde9aa_o.jpg" width="1024" height="606" alt="DSC_8381b (Large)" /></a>

[bismarck]

I observed a couple of cameras in use on bikes, anyone posted their videos yet as I cant find them on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEs1kGRjznM

[k14]

Here are a couple I have of your bike.
I also have heaps of pics - if anyone else is interested let me have your number and class.
Bucket number 14?

[TM125]

Did you get any from the karts, number 47? Cheers

PS I'm still looking for my rear bumper that was knocked off, if any one knows of its whereabouts?

[GaZBur]

Here are a couple I have of your bike.
I also have heaps of pics - if anyone else is interested let me have your number and class.


Fantastic pics. We pit with Hayden(Scorry) and are also in Motard Class Scott 242, Mark 714 and Gary 78. Do you put your pics up on site anywhere? If you have pics but dont want to put them up here my email is gary.burrows@otagomotorcycleclub.org.nz . Would really appreciate some thanks!
GaZBuR

[GaZBur]

Spot on mate!! ...I cant believe it was the major story of the weekend?? they seem to have missed the point. The article eventually mentions how the town pubs and hotels were very happy with their weekend takings and was actually positive. but the headline just sucked!!.
.
Headline should have been-
"Bloody Fantastic Weekend Had By All"
Bet the locals are pissed off at the negative headline. Congrats to the whole team of organisers and Greymouth locals we saw on the street setting up at 5.30 and cleaning up afterwards not to mention all the hard stuff running it. It was a great vibe in the pits with riders, spectators, officials, local community and police all with the right attitude.

[Thunder]

Any one got any pics of Buckets number 42 and 29??

[NordieBoy]

Hey bismarck, nice pics. Did you however take any of the karts. I was #47 and would love some photos to remember that great event.
Cheers

Got one last year :D
<img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/road/20081026%20Greymouth%20Street%20Races/slides/20081026-114837_0115.JPG>

[scorry]

Here are a couple I have of your bike.
I also have heaps of pics - if anyone else is interested let me have your number and class.


(Not sure why they came out so big)

bling for that mate, wicked thanks

[steve74]

any idea of results outside of top 10's?

i didnt realise i got 9th in the second race :Oops:
would of had me a grid spot, oh well

as far as i can tell by the lap scoreing sheets you finished
9
10
15
14
?

not necessarily in that order!

[TM125]

Thanks a million, great shot too!!!
Cheers

[scorry]

as far as i can tell by the lap scoreing sheets you finished
9
10
15
14
?

not necessarily in that order!

sweet mate, thanks for that
im pretty happy with how i went considering the massive lead the top 3 had on everyone
see you next year

[I GS 1]

Fantastic pics. We pit with Hayden(Scorry) and are also in Motard Class Scott 242, Mark 714 and Gary 78. Do you put your pics up on site anywhere? If you have pics but dont want to put them up here my email is gary.burrows@otagomotorcycleclub.org.nz . Would really appreciate some thanks!
GaZBuR

I have found a few pics of motards 242, 417 and 78. I'll put them all on my Flickr site in a set called Greymouth Rider Requests - hope you enjoy them
www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/sets (If you want a big file for blowing up, Photoshopping etc. let me know)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4054602623/" title="DSC_8213 by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4054602623_df91cea23f_o.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="DSC_8213" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4055344738/" title="DSC_8651 by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4055344738_77c05acfa1_o.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="DSC_8651" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4055345208/" title="DSC_8306 by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/4055345208_8968e415a4_o.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="DSC_8306" /></a>

[I GS 1]

Bucket number 14?
Sorry I don't seem to have many bucket pics. Only have a couple of you riding out onto the start grid. I'll put them in a set called "Greymouth rider requests" on the site www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/sets

[I GS 1]

Did you get any from the karts, number 47? Cheers

PS I'm still looking for my rear bumper that was knocked off, if any one knows of its whereabouts?

Sorry didn't get any of kart #47 but I see a nice one has been posted. (Saw someone clearing your bumper bar off the track outside Speights opposite the Toyota dealer - don't know what they did with it)

[I GS 1]

Any one got any pics of Buckets number 42 and 29??

I don't have many of buckets. You can find one of 42 and three of 29 in the set "Greymouth rider requests" on www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/sets but they are not the greatest pics

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geckoracing/4055454230/" title="DSC_8388 (Large) by i90si, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/4055454230_1c5127eae0_o.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="DSC_8388 (Large)" /></a>

[TM125]

Great picture and yes bumper has been found an handed in cheers. Thanks for the heads up. Roll on next year!!!!

[k14]

I have put my race report up in the reports section here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129489810#post1129489810)

[RDjase]

1st of all I'd like to thank a couple of people for making it possible for me to race the LC in posties.
Yowling, for his last minute mechanics which got the bike running, and for the fuel mix I didnt have cos I really didnt think I'd be racing that bike (will sort you out for that)
RDjase, for stripping the entire electrics from his bike and mailing them down, the stator was the issue.
One last thanks to Mrs DC and girls for taking care of our sprog while we raced.

Brilliant day, sun burnt to prove it, an exceptionally well run meeting which had me on the 2nd row all day. Great riding by Kevin Orr and James Hoogie. and I'd have to say that the last bucket race will most likely be the only time I will ever beat ALL 3 HOOGIES.

Glad to help out D . Great you got the bike sorted with 10 minutes to spare :2thumbsup

[madmartin]

Steve how's that collar bone? Have you had more x-rays yet?

[steve74]

Hey marty

No mate, been to the doc, cant do sweet FA with it untill the bone heals. lots of bruising on my chest. Doctor concerned about soft tissue damage. The bone feels good, i can feel where its fused together but my trapezius muscle feels like someone is stabbing me from the inside out whenever i try lift it. x-rays again on the 22nov, one month from crash. Im lucky i just broke my collarbone, have you seen the video on you tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9btRGtT6cs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMPa0-SB23U


pretty damn embarrassing. i dont remember laying on my back, only my side? must have been knocked senseless

[k14]

Any idea when the tv coverage might be shown?

[steve74]

Just a quick update for those interested. We had our post race debrief last week and the committee were exceptionally happy with the event this year. we have addressed the issues on ambulance/fire on the circuit too soon, the odd flag marshal indiscretion and spectator access. All and all it was a great success. If anyone has any Constructive criticisms then dont be afraid to let me know. Rider and spectator input helps improve our event.

For the first time since 2005 we charged an entry fee. So we actually made a profit!!!! Once we pay all our flag marshals, set up crews and general accounts etc we intend reinvesting some money on our track safety. safety of riders and spectators is a high priority. We have also arranged for quotes for 40ft containers to use as walk overs to get people to and from the inner and outer circuit quicker, It will get rid of the time spent opening gate crossings and ultimately increase the number of laps for riders.

again, any constructive criticism - Steven_hyde74@hotmail.com
(*note underscore after steven, not a space)

I will table them at the next committee meeting

cheers, steve

[steve74]

Any idea when the tv coverage might be shown?

Debbie has been hounding the production company, last i heard it sounded like it would be before xmas on TV3 ? Dont quote me on that, i will try find out more mate.

[phoenixgtr]

Hey marty

No mate, been to the doc, cant do sweet FA with it untill the bone heals. lots of bruising on my chest. Doctor concerned about soft tissue damage. The bone feels good, i can feel where its fused together but my trapezius muscle feels like someone is stabbing me from the inside out whenever i try lift it. x-rays again on the 22nov, one month from crash. Im lucky i just broke my collarbone, have you seen the video on you tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9btRGtT6cs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMPa0-SB23U


pretty damn embarrassing. i dont remember laying on my back, only my side? must have been knocked senseless

Now that's what I call going the extra mile to keep the spectators entertained. Well done Steve!!

[k14]

Only improvement I would make is give the buckets twice as many races and let them use the motard section every second race!

[steve74]

oh come on kirk, its hard enough rolling the dirt section in-between races let alone running a rake through it to remove stuck buckets:clap: