Greymouth street races

[MDR2]

Greymouth Motor Cycle Street Race
The Greymouth Motor Cycle Street Race will be held Sunday 25 October 2009.

This is the 20th anniversary race, held in the CBD of Greymouth.

One of the only circuits where spectators can freely walk through the pit area and speak to the riders. Six classes of races including a special off road section for Motards.

There will something for everyone over Labour Weekend with plenty of related events happening Saturday 24th in the Greymouth CBD.

For more information contact debbiec@greydc.govt.nz

cost:
$10.



dates:
Sun 25 Oct 09, 9:00am



venue:
Greymouth - Various, Greymouth - Various, Greymouth



region:
West Coast, New Zealand

[MDR2]

First i've heard of this event was as I was heading to aucklands domestic terminal on sunday, huge banner advertising it...

falls on the weekend of my birthday so I think I owe it to myself to go :D

anyone been to this? comparable to Paeroa?

[dangerous]

There is no charge for entry to watch usually, dont think this year is any different

[nsrpaul]

i'll be there:Punk:

[lostinflyz]

ill be racing. therefore you will find me most likely with the st. johns boys.( or girls).

cant wait. awesome that its being advertised

[steve74]

yeah that banner is at all the major airports, there are a lot of people getting behind the event and any advertising is good advertising.

$5 entry this year for spectators, things are just getting stupidly expensive. We only just managed to make ends meet last year for the first time in 5 years we made a profit. the money and sponsorship just isnt out there this year. we pay all the set up crews, nothing is done for free $9,500 for the labour alone just to set up and pull down.

St johns and Fire brigade used to be voluntary once upon a time. now we are looking around $3000 for the day

mind you, im sure $5 is not that bad.

[SWERVE]

Best $5 you will ever spend.:bleh:
Glad to hear about the advertising too.:clap:

[nsrpaul]

$5!!!!! it been free for to long, bout time you guys started charging again

[kiwi cowboy]

ill be racing. therefore you will find me most likely with the st. johns boys.( or girls).

cant wait. awesome that its being advertised

hmmmm maybe a good ida if i come\take you to drive you home after you visit the ambos and we can use my trailor cos my spare wheel fits:msn-wink::bleh:

[Kickaha]

anyone been to this? comparable to Paeroa?

Bit smaller and a bit more low key than Paeroa but still a fantastic event

[puddytat]

I be going, its always a wicked day out & the off roady bit for the 'tards is good entertainment.....mind you ,all the classes are well represented,wizzin' by at a distance of 3mm (safety netting)

[MIXONE]

Bit smaller and a bit more low key than Paeroa but still a fantastic event

Because it is smaller etc. I think it is better than Paeroa.
My second favourite meeting behind The SOT.

[steve74]

and remember boys, - full TV coverage already funded by Developement west coast!!! just like 2007 it will be on sky again, it got better coverage than the nationals that year:bleh:

So if you love the camera, and the camera loves you then ya better be up the front!!!:clap:

[dangerous]

and remember boys, - full TV coverage already funded by Developement west coast!!! just like 2007 it will be on sky again, it got better coverage than the nationals that year:bleh:

So if you love the camera, and the camera loves you then ya better be up the front!!!:clap:
I didnt like that farking camera last year, bloody thing shoved in my face as I pushed a dead bike with a rod in may pieces back to the pits.. 'its buggered I said, game over' camera says so whens ya next race... AHHHH its karput man :niceone: hehehe.. wasnt to chatty at that point in time.

[steve74]

haha, yeah those guys last year were filming a doco. they got a little too close for comfort last year and it was identified as hazardous. this year will be the guys who did it in 2007, just there to film the racing and riders. I cant wait:clap:

[icarve]

Awesome day out - if the weather is even nearly as good as it was last year will be great definately be there.

[lostinflyz]

when are entry forms out??

[Bren_chch]

keep an eye on the website.

[Bardman]

i'll be there:Punk:

Me Too:woohoo: Coming to fill your beer fridge again Steve:yes:

[dangerous]

Me Too:woohoo: Coming to fill your beer fridge again Steve:yes:Steve has a beer fridge? OHHH yeah, how come he hasent mentioned that prvious years huh... STEVE? :woohoo:

[steve74]

HAHA, thats why i do this street race hoopla, the house is packed to the rafters with people who leave enough beer in my fridge to last me untill easter!! Shes an open door policy at my place!!

shell be all good, hopefully i wont be up until midnight on the Saturday building grid boards and juggling riders into classes like last year!! a nice relaxing evening with a few beers, Followed by a sleepless night praying it dont rain and wondering weather our motard section is floating down the drains and out to sea!!:gob: Cant wait!!!!

[madmartin]

hey if i give you my $5 in advance can you reserve my spot on turn 3 Steve?:bleh:

[nsrpaul]

how much does it cost to extend the street races fine weather to the ride down?

sounds like a big group from nelson rding down this year, its gunna be awsome:niceone:

[steve74]

Yeah you boys seem to cop it each year, 3 years in a row you have got wet on the ride down, nothing like a nice warm fire and a cold beer when ya get here though. Any excuse to get out of building a motard section:bleh:

[madmartin]

i'm bringing my shovel then... as long as it don't get tangled in marks new R1 as i drag it behind the senna...

[Bardman]

i'm bringing my shovel then... as long as it don't get tangled in marks new R1 as i drag it behind the senna...
:bleh::bleh:Ill be in front of you boy, wont be a problem:chase:

[nsrpaul]

I would say I'll be in front of ya both, but think we should give the ducati a head start so we know when he breaks down:woohoo:

[nsrpaul]

unless i take the ktm, then its me who needs a back up trailer

[dangerous]

Was my turn last year... so you lot can fight it out between ya's :sweatdrop

[Bardman]

I would say I'll be in front of ya both, but think we should give the ducati a head start so we know when he breaks down:woohoo:

You"ll be in front alright, need someone to run blocker!!!:chase:
Im sure both the KTM And Duc will make the journey fine:confused:
71 days till we head down:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

[madmartin]

that's if i get my arseinto gear and fit that new chain and sprockets... Thanks for caring enough to let me go first, might get over my complex about being the slow one :clap:

[nsrpaul]

could always break out the r1 if ya don't get it sorted:cool:

[gav]

Woohoo, entry form and cheque in the mail! Accomodation booked, all go!