Stroud won his 8th NZSBK championship

[jellywrestler]

hey folks,
with all the other threads on the negative side what about a pat on the back for Mr Stroud?
Anyone whose followed him race will know his abilities and if you've followed him over the last four seasons chasing Bugden Jones and others step back and take your hat off to the man and his team.
Teh way he rode both races at Hampton downs was simply awesome, not sitting back to secure a championship win, going for the front to nail the trophy to the wall.
Good on him.
spyda

[gixerracer]

he is still a fag just a fast one thats all
hey folks,
with all the other threads on the negative side what about a pat on the back for Mr Stroud?
Anyone whose followed him race will know his abilities and if you've followed him over the last four seasons chasing Bugden Jones and others step back and take your hat off to the man and his team.
Teh way he rode both races at Hampton downs was simply awesome, not sitting back to secure a championship win, going for the front to nail the trophy to the wall.
Good on him.
spyda

[jellywrestler]

he is still a fag just a fast one thats all so where did all the kids come from?

[Kiwi Graham]

Yeah, well done Andrew a brilliant seasons riding, so when is number 8 on the way ;)
so where did all the kids come from?

[Billy]

Yip,Have too agree Spyda,Hes living proof that just because the opposition have the edge,,If you put your money where your mouth is and make the effort,The rewards are still attainable

[yungatart]

Yeah, well done Andrew a brilliant seasons riding, so when is number 8 on the way ;)

I can just hear the conversation...
Andrew ,"I won again dear" *nudge nudge*
Long suffering wife, "Not again! Oh, very well..."

Always good to watch him race though. Well deserved!

[codgyoleracer]

One of thebest seasons i have seen hime ride. Went hard from the first day of practice and didnt stop going hard, - a bit "un-stroudie like" , where he usually builds into a season. Awesome effort.
Glen Williams

[MSTRS]

*sigh* Now we'll have to get new shirts...
Well done to Andrew

[scrivy]

So, does that make him the oldest NZ Superbike Champion??

[R1madness]

Andy rode really well this season. In fact you could say he dominated it all year.
Here is a list of his achievements this year
NZ Superbike champion
NZ TT winner
NZ GP winner
Battle of the streets winner
Lady Wigram trophy winner
Burt Munroe winner
Tri Series winner
Wigram Street race winner

A huge thank you to all Andys Sponcers but especially to Keiran Godfry (Just Motorcycles mechanic) who was Andys main mechanic for the Nationals, lady Wigram and Burt Munroe.

Hopefully we will see Robbie back next year...

[Whitebait]

He is the man thats for sure.

With the form that he had this year I think he could easily make it #9 next year.

Good thread Spyda

[scrivy]

He is the man thats for sure.
With the form that he had this year I think he could easily make it #9 next year.

Without a doubt!!
But........................... I heard he had an insert put into his leathers............ around the waist........
Any truths in that??? :shifty::shutup::innocent:

[slowpoke]

Don't forget yourself in there Ian, you guys were a great team all season and heaps of fun to pit with. He's amazing really, so laid back he's nearly falling over.....until ya stick a bike between his legs. Congrats to all of you on an awesome effort.

Spud

[jellywrestler]

I can just hear the conversation...
Andrew ,"I won again dear" *nudge nudge*
Long suffering wife, "Not again! Oh, very well..."

Always good to watch him race though. Well deserved!

actually i recall someone asking one of the kids where mum was "running for the hills"...

[chanceyy]

outstanding effort, and sublime racing awesome to watch :clap: Well done Andrew & team

[wharfy]

8 times NZ Superbike Champion - Has a nice ring to it doesn't it.
Good work that man

[R1madness]

Hey Scrivy yea a slight mod was made to the leathers in the lower back but it was to give him more shoulder room when hunched over the bike not more tummy room....lol.

Actually we like the sound of 10 times superbike champion........ Andy is riding well enough to keep racing at the top level and i would love to see him out there again next season... so time for a bit of peer pressure on that man i think....

[cmoore]

Totally agree, The main reason i went to Hampton was to see Andrew Win.....so at 42 he is the best...does that mean we have no new guys coming through or is he just that good?

[scrivy]

Totally agree, The main reason i went to Hampton was to see Andrew Win.....so at 42 he is the best...does that mean we have no new guys coming through or is he just that good?

He can beat Gareth and Robbie - both alot younger............ so it sort of answers the question really - he IS that good!!

oh yeah, I forgot to say he also beats Craig......................... :shutup::yes:

[Big Dave]

A huge thank you to all Andys Sponcers but especially to Keiran Godfry (Just Motorcycles mechanic) who was Andys main mechanic for the Nationals, lady Wigram and Burt Munroe.


I get to go to a lot of industry gigs and there is no better servant to his sponsors than Mr Stroud. He turns up smiling, in the kit, and always pleased to meet the fans. He does a good job of supporting those that support him.
Those coming through the ranks would do well to note how he does 'the business' off the bike as well.

No - not *that* business.

[R1madness]

I agree that the younger guys should take a leaf out of his book. I get asked to "help" so many people but i can only give it if there is a return for my business. It does not need to be a cash return but at least show up for prize giving (wether you win one or not) and tell people how much you appreciate the help you get (got). Maybe run a sticker or 2 and keep your bike looking immaculate. Talk to the fans about your bike and yourself. Make yourself known and encourage others to come along to watch. Its just the basics really.

[Metastable]

Man that's awesome. I have known of Stroud since he raced at the Battle of the twins at Daytona on that incredible Britten motorcycle. He was racing against Pascal Picotte (well known in Canada) and Pascal is no spring chicken.... so I figured Stroud had to have a bit of age on him.

BTW - Anywhere I can watch this seasons NZ Superbike races on the net?

[suzuki21]

Andrew could have even won on a Honda.

[R1madness]

a HONDA ewwwwww....... lol na i have to say Craig rode his heart out this year. That guy is an ironman. I saw both his crashes and they looked like they would have put most people away for the weekend but not Craig. He went streight back to his pits, appoligised to his team and went to work getting the bike ready for the next session. Well done Craig, also a credit to his sponsors.

[gixerracer]

Thanks man it sure was a tuff weekend. I think it is fantastic that Stroudy won again it gives us older guy's hope and the motivation to rock on I no he put in a lot more effort off the track for this season and it certainly paid off, once I heal up my plan is to do the same we had the pace on the Honda to run with Andrew and Robbie but for many different reassons I just couldn't do it for the whole race but next year I will be much much stronger. I HOPE lol. PS can you please tell Scivil that I am hard
a HONDA ewwwwww....... lol na i have to say Craig rode his heart out this year. That guy is an ironman. I saw both his crashes and they looked like they would have put most people away for the weekend but not Craig. He went streight back to his pits, appoligised to his team and went to work getting the bike ready for the next session. Well done Craig, also a credit to his sponsors.

[OnCam]

Congratulations Andrew on such a dominant season! Determination is everything..
Pic for the record.

Hampton 2010

[R1madness]

PS can you please tell Scivil that I am hard

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Thats just too much imformation for me mate, you should sent stuff like that in a PM......... but i know he will be interested lol.............

[blueblade]

I watched the first superbike race from turn 3 (I assume its 3 - fastish left hander). Due to the "sidecar issue" there was a line of dust/grit right through that corner.
Andrew put his bike inside that line of dust every time - maximum lean angle, wicked pace and inch perfect lap after lap.
I dont think there was one other rider in the field that managed to hit that line with consistency and most at some point ran across the dust with resultant slides or even well outside it (slower).
It was a great lesson in precision riding - and thanks to the sidecar crew for providing such a good point of reference.
Was also brilliant to see Andrew patiently closing the gap on Budgen in the second race. Unfortunately I didnt see the pass but that was a great race to watch. He's a legend for sure.

[CHOPPA]

I got his autograph! I asked for Craigs but he was to "busy"

[jellywrestler]

Unfortunately I didnt see the pass but that was a great race to watch. He's a legend for sure. just out of the barrell 51 'roll' bugden had passed a backmarker and heard this bike come at him , he looked over and appeared to back off a little seems he thought it was the backmarker coming back at him but it was stroud!
What impresses me was the stroud didn't settle for points needed in the first race, went for the jugular, and won it...
and yes while shirriffs had a difficult season there were a few highlights like a lap record at levels, albeit a breif one, and getting out in the front at manfeild and while it was clear he was suffering in the first race at hampton downs he pushed hard for the whole second race for the chamionship place with james smith it was a credit to both of them.
Honda are rumoured to be going to market a 'Shirriffs replica CBR1000RR Hampton Downs motard special ' after his weekend of riding on the tarseal and dirt...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Andrew seems to be getting better with age, and he's always been fast! Huge congrats to him.

[slowpoke]

Thanks man it sure was a tuff weekend. I think it is fantastic that Stroudy won again it gives us older guy's hope and the motivation to rock on I no he put in a lot more effort off the track for this season and it certainly paid off, once I heal up my plan is to do the same we had the pace on the Honda to run with Andrew and Robbie but for many different reassons I just couldn't do it for the whole race but next year I will be much much stronger. I HOPE lol. PS can you please tell Scivil that I am hard

Goodonya Craig, although it was farkin' hard watchin' you this season.....er, let me rephrase that....it was difficult watchin' you: you were obviously trying so hard and had the pace at most of the tracks to really challenge but right from the Burt Munro being blown off the track and Ruapuna with that fuggin' visor the dice just wasn't falling your way. Inspirational stuff though fella, to a late starter like myself you (and the rest of the team) were a great lesson in how to just get on with it no matter what came along. Some awesome riding along the way too though, and being able to share the track and smell the tyre smoke (it was tyre smoke wasn't it?) as ya came past was priceless as far as I'm concerned.

It's a shitty ol' cliche but the only sure thing about luck is that it's gonna change, so bring on next year and your ugly mug grinning from the top step of the podium.

[SWERVE]

I agree Mr Stroud is a "real role model" for the young upcoming stars to emulate. (not gonna tell my boy to go to church more often) but to show the respect for others and for solid determination Andrew is the man.
A good friend of mine from OZ has raced against and with Andrew at world endurance races and he has so much respect for him................says he is one of the most focused (and laid back at the same time) guys he has ever raced with.
I believe he could make it ten titles (but my lad wont be into superbikes for a couple of seasons so there is still time) !!!!!!