Greymouth street race on track for 2010

[steve74]

Hey guys,

For those interested we are well under way with planning for the 21st Greymouth motorcycle street race. Most of the regular riders will have received an email or newsletter indicating the plan of attack for this year. If not you can find it on the website. We are still awaiting the MNZ permit number. All going well the entry form should be available later this month. it will also be available on the website.

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

as always, if you have any questions just ask!!

MuzzaB has come on board as our treasurer and is known to many of the bucket / postie boys. He is doing a similar thread on the fxr150 site so between us we should be able to keep riders well informed.

cheers, Steve

[SMOKEU]

When is labour weekend?

[Grumph]

If Waimate goes ahead, are you pepared to do scrutineering on the day for those who wish to do both events ?
Precedent set last year for the guys who did the Levels Anniversary meeting.

[steve74]

We certainly would consider it. Its a shame that other events clash but we like to find ways of making things work for everyone. From memory we offered it last year but next to nobody took advantage of it. I will bring it up at the next commitee meeting but I cant see an issue with it.

[steve74]

When is labour weekend?

race day is sunday 24th of october

[Genie]

When is labour weekend?

23rd October.

[steve74]

23rd October.

Sunday 24th of october - sorry for the confusion

[Genie]

I read it on your linkie thing

[Coldrider]

So race day is Saturday this year?, may have to take a tiki tour to the SI for the long weekend.

[Genie]

So race day is Saturday this year?, may have to take a tiki tour to the SI for the long weekend.

Yes, I'm thinking of braving it and going for a gander meself.

[lostinflyz]

so you got a bike for me to ride ey??? You going to give the crowd the great birdman again???

[steve74]

So race day is Saturday this year?, may have to take a tiki tour to the SI for the long weekend.

OK - i was right the first time (SUNDAY THE 24TH of OCTOBER 2010)

the website is wrong, i will get the man to fix that.

[steve74]

so you got a bike for me to ride ey??? You going to give the crowd the great birdman again???
No birdman this year sorry man, looks like after 8 months they are going to pin the collarbone like they should have the day i did it. I got a CT done yesterday and its still broken. Why would i give you my bike? whats wrong with your mega machine??

[lostinflyz]

jesus man, i bet your work really loves you now!!! Its july now, + 6 weeks recovery, plenty of time to give the crowd what they want.

I'm having to give the streets a miss this year as if i bin it good, it'll take months and more money than i could possibly find to repair the likely damaged bits.

[SWERVE]

Whats possibly happening at Waimate!..........

[Coldrider]

Racing Sunday that's even better, two nights on the piss in Greymouth, and a ride down to Haast return on the saturday.

[ellipsis]

...CAMS have been the motorcycle class at the Waimate 50 Car Racing event held on the streets of Waimate for many years. It has not been run for a while and they have chosen Labour Weekend as their time to run it again. It was.to run last year but was put back a year, it was scheduled for SOT weekend ,bad timing , never rains , only pours. If enough CAMS members wish to race there, we will support it. It should not affect numbers at Greymouth . The CAMS class will cover all of the CAMS classes and the day will probably be one practice and two rounds....

[steve74]

yup, there are only so many long weekends to run these sort of events. We had the opinion last year with the South Canterbury thing that there was no point in dwelling on it, just do something that benefits everyone. If race day scrutineering is the answer then we will certainly pursue it. I personally think its fantastic that we now have the Burt munroe, Nelson, Methven and now Waimate for the cams. The south island will be the street race capital of the world before long.:Punk:

[nzkr1]

yup, there are only so many long weekends to run these sort of events. We had the opinion last year with the South Canterbury thing that there was no point in dwelling on it, just do something that benefits everyone. If race day scrutineering is the answer then we will certainly pursue it. I personally think its fantastic that we now have the Burt munroe, Nelson, Methven and now Waimate for the cams. The south island will be the street race capital of the world before long.:Punk:


Sorry to burst your bubble steve but I think you'll find Wanganui is and will be the street race capital of the world for ever :yes:

[steve74]

Sorry to burst your bubble steve but I think you'll find Wanganui is and will be the street race capital of the world for ever :yes:

oh, i meant the real world!!:laugh: Granted mate, wanganui is arguably the best of NZ street racing.

just looking at your avatar, Do you race a KR-1 ? I bought one a few weeks back.

[nzkr1]

oh, i meant the real world!!:laugh: Granted mate, wanganui is arguably the best of NZ street racing.

just looking at your avatar, Do you race a KR-1 ? I bought one a few weeks back.

Not anymore Steve, now I ride a KR1-S and yes I believe you have an SP. Have been in contact with Danny and he informs me that you have the first SP!

[steve74]

Not anymore Steve, now I ride a KR1-S and yes I believe you have an SP. Have been in contact with Danny and he informs me that you have the first SP!

yes mate, i have a few rare 1990's 2 strokes among other things, its just a pity that most are non runners. will get them up and running one day when time and money allow. I got a bad habit of starting the next project before finishing the last one!

[nzkr1]

yes mate, i have a few rare 1990's 2 strokes among other things, its just a pity that most are non runners. will get them up and running one day when time and money allow. I got a bad habit of starting the next project before finishing the last one!

Ditch the RGVs and finish the fastest 250 proddy bike of all time and clean up the F3 class at Greymouth!!!

[steve74]

Ditch the RGVs and finish the fastest 250 proddy bike of all time and clean up the F3 class at Greymouth!!!

Mate, Id love to see a 250 2 stroke up front in F3 but there are a few boys out there on hot Sv650's and ZXR450's that would laugh at the prospect. Although Jock woodley likes to get amongst them on his rgv. I tried last year but was destined for out patients.:angry:

[nzkr1]

Mate, Id love to see a 250 2 stroke up front in F3 but there are a few boys out there on hot Sv650's and ZXR450's that would laugh at the prospect. Although Jock woodley likes to get amongst them on his rgv. I tried last year but was destined for out patients.:angry:

No good that out patients place mate, try to avoid the place if I can. Jock goes alright for an old fulla aye. Still I managed to keep him honest at Boxing day last year. The old 2 strokes don't quite seem to have the out of corner power required for a street circuit style corner. Are you having transponders at Greymouth this year?

[steve74]

No good that out patients place mate, try to avoid the place if I can. Jock goes alright for an old fulla aye. Still I managed to keep him honest at Boxing day last year. The old 2 strokes don't quite seem to have the out of corner power required for a street circuit style corner. Are you having transponders at Greymouth this year?

Sadly no, we talk about it year after year but the cost is prohibitive. we got a few quotes last year and it worked out about $40 per machine, so $80 if you bring two bikes. We seed the first 2 rows best we can and it has worked real well. It seems that on our tight wee circuit that the cream always rises to the top anyway. Ive seen on two occasions a rider go from middle of the back row to win.

[puddytat]

Just floating an idea.....any chance of running streetstock with the bucket brigade?

[Buddha#81]

Just floating an idea.....any chance of running streetstock with the bucket brigade?

fook off, you're far too fast now.......go get ya ass kicked in f3!:shifty:

[Monkeynz]

fook off, you're far too fast now.......go get ya ass kicked in f3!:shifty:

Yep I concur, we catch up the SS in the corners and then get passed again on the straights.

[Buddha#81]

Yep I concur, we catch up the SS in the corners and then get passed again on the straights.

Nah Puddytat is fast in the corners too.......bastard!

[Coldrider]

Whats possibly happening at Waimate!..........from the east coast it is the entrance to the best riding ground in the world.

[scorry]

Any truth about the dirt section rumours?

as in i heard there might not be a dirt section this year?

[codgyoleracer]

Any Pre89 this year ?

[wharfy]

Any Pre89 this year ?

Oooooooooooh.........

[Shaun]

Thinking about gining this one a go myself, if I can find the funds to rum myself

[wharfy]

Thinking about gining this one a go myself, if I can find the funds to rum myself

I hope to be doing it
I'll buy you a rum if you come down :)

[puddytat]

Any Pre89 this year ?

That'd be cool, then I could get my arse kicked in 2 classes...

[steve74]

Sorry boys, No Pre89 this year, will probably axe buckets or post classic to fit it in next year, hows that sound:bleh:

seriously, we have had requests to run Streetstock 150, pre89, and pro twin, all as separate classes, problem is which classes do we axe to fit them in? We talked in depth last meeting about the possibility of a King of the port style race at the end of the day with top 5 from each class but the major issue was time, its still a possibility but it would be almost a 4th formula Greymouth race.

SCORRY - we are all go, The issue with the dirt section has been sorted, We now have our permit to run the event, same format as last year. - with dirt section!!

**ENTRY FORM IS DUE OUT ANY DAY NOW!!!**

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

cheers, steve



cheers, steve

[Monkeynz]

Sorry boys, No Pre89 this year, will probably axe buckets or post classic to fit it in next year, hows that sound:bleh:

seriously, we have had requests to run Streetstock 150, pre89, and pro twin, all as separate classes, problem is which classes do we axe to fit them in? We talked in depth last meeting about the possibility of a King of the port style race at the end of the day with top 5 from each class but the major issue was time, its still a possibility but it would be almost a 4th formula Greymouth race.

SCORRY - we are all go, The issue with the dirt section has been sorted, We now have our permit to run the event, same format as last year. - with dirt section!!

**ENTRY FORM IS DUE OUT ANY DAY NOW!!!**

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

cheers, steve



cheers, steve


Some of the Pre-89 bikes would be eligible for F3 anyway, right? For example I have a Pre-89 ZXR400, would that be ok for F3 at Greymouth? If not I'll just run my bucket.

[scorry]

SCORRY - we are all go, The issue with the dirt section has been sorted, We now have our permit to run the event, same format as last year. - with dirt section!!



wicked mate

thanks steve

[steve74]

Some of the Pre-89 bikes would be eligible for F3 anyway, right? For example I have a Pre-89 ZXR400, would that be ok for F3 at Greymouth? If not I'll just run my bucket.

that's very true mate. most pre89 bikes can enter either F3, bears, F1 or Formula greymouth anyway.

Classes get reviewed every year, for example, we have made supermotard an open class this year as we only had 35 motard entries all up last year and the year before so it seems silly to have separate S1 and S2 races. The only real problem we have is post classic, its always over subscribed. And if the recent increase of 600s and triumph 675's continues then we may have to bring back F2. Buckets have recovered nicely over the last 2 years to gain their own class too. So we are always trying to move with the times without cutting our throats. One change in our format may benefit as many riders as it upsets, but we always consider constructive suggestions.

[steve74]

*** ENTRY FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE ***

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

[ClassicActionChick]

Hiya :)
Was just wondering, how do you know that you have been accepted into the races?
Do they post a confirmation letter to ya?
Cheers :)

[steve74]

confirmation is sent back on the monday after entry closure.

I have just this minute finished going through the first lot of entries and giving that traditionally most of our entries come in in the last week or so im pretty impressed with the numbers so far. Good to see lots of regulars getting in early. A few big names popping into the mix too. North island boys strong in supermotards too.

As expected, only 4 spots left in buckets. Classic pre63 already has 12 which is 3 more than last year.
all other classes are hovering around the 20 mark, so looking good!! Way more than this time last year. As the entry form states, we can only run 35 in each class so if you haven't entered then get a move on!!

[FRANKCLOCK]

Hello from OZ
I went to greymouth in FEB touring NZ on my bike & stayed at Revingtons hotel in Greymouth, in the bar there was some bike racing on the TV I asked a local where it was from & he said here in October, so on my return to OZ I organised some mates & booked into Revingtons for the races
The weekend was fantastic, the racing could not have been better, we went quad riding Saturday, brewery tour Sat arvo we booked again for next year
My annual trip to Phillip Island for the World supers will be replaced by my NZ visit
only 2 things spoilt the trip,, going over ARTHURS PASS in a rental car & the other was we could not find the place where all the Motard nutters are kept
look forward to next year

[SWERVE]

Yep FRANKCLOCK there is something about streetracing that really gets ya.
Especially when you can get as close to the action as Greymouth. We are very lucky indeed to have a number of these events during the year (only Northam in WA i believe for you aussies......... bit to far for a ride out from the east coast eh)
As for the super-motard nutters............... i believe they are kept in dark cupboards under the family stairs and only released under special circustances.......... they feel right at home on the west coast:woohoo:

[steve74]

Hello from OZ
I went to greymouth in FEB touring NZ on my bike & stayed at Revingtons hotel in Greymouth, in the bar there was some bike racing on the TV I asked a local where it was from & he said here in October, so on my return to OZ I organised some mates & booked into Revingtons for the races
The weekend was fantastic, the racing could not have been better, we went quad riding Saturday, brewery tour Sat arvo we booked again for next year
My annual trip to Phillip Island for the World supers will be replaced by my NZ visit
only 2 things spoilt the trip,, going over ARTHURS PASS in a rental car & the other was we could not find the place where all the Motard nutters are kept
look forward to next year

Glad you enjoyed it mate, its great to get positive feedback. its been 21 years in the making and getting better every year!. just a good day out for all.:woohoo: