Paeroa Battle of the Streets, Sunday 20 February 2011.

[wharfy]

O.K. who's going this year ?

I probably will - try to atone for last year's cock-up :facepalm:

(the face palm icon is because there is no face plant icon)

Paeroa Battle of the Streets, Sunday 20th February 2011.

Entries close 22 Jan

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[Tink]

Most Definitely.....and hopefully on my new bike! :yes:

[Kickaha]

Would have liked to but with the Nationals being run later this year than usual, probably not

[Matt Bleck]

We're in!!

Oh and it'd be nice if you loaded ya van yourself this time....

[Deano]

It's on my agenda.

[crazyhorse]

Love to go - haven't been yet - maybe on next years agenda now :scooter:

[Shaun]

Doing it on the Shed 5 TWISTER:yes:

[gixerracer]

Not me nar, never race there again:shit:

[White trash]

Not me nar, never race there again:shit:

Scared of getting a hiding again?

[Shaun]

Not me nar, never race there again:shit:



I would NOT either, without getting PAID to do it

[bistard]

I would NOT either, without getting PAID to do it

Not that old Chestnut again!!!

[scracha]

Umming and awwing. I should really do it once but have this nasty thought in my head about shite old GSXR1100's ploughing into the back of me.

[sidecar bob]

Weve entered two sidechairs as of today.
Trace & Jo will be on the pink bike, & Scrivy & I are going to dust off the old yellow 1300 Hayabusa powered short chair for the first time in two years for a quick thrill, before taking it to Eastern Creek in April.
Contrary to a report in Bike Rider Mag this month, my classic BMW sidecar is only on loan to the Mickleson family, & weather Neville & Jo run it at Paeroa will depend on their decision & Nevilles right arm coming right in time.
Scrivy & I will be back on the BMW sometime next year.

[froggyfrenchman]

Will be there for sure.
Someone has to keep an eye on things at the back of BEARS

[roadracingoldfart]

The place is a shit hole , im glad i retired so i dont have to make excuses.

[Kiwi Graham]

Sorry guys the Mrs has banned me from street racing :nono:
Have to keep her sweet so I can do other things :innocent:
But I'll be there doing something else anyway.

[skilly035]

I just got the weekend off work! haha sucks to be the boys that wanna go and just WATCH!

[White trash]

I just got the weekend off work! haha sucks to be the boys that wanna go and just WATCH!

Racing is on a Sunday luv. Anybody can go.

[Gremlin]

There as usual, dressed from head to toe in orange. Gets a bit warm in the middle of the day...

[sidecar bob]

I just got the weekend off work! haha sucks to be the boys that wanna go and just WATCH!

You'd be surprised at the number of guys that would be happy just to watch.

[Peter Smith]

I'm in again, entry form sent.:yes::yes:


Umming and awwing. I should really do it once but have this nasty thought in my head about shite old GSXR1100's ploughing into the back of me.

We will be nice to ya and I'll try to keep my shite old GSXR1100 in front of you.:woohoo:
I did Wanganui this year, and prefer Paeroa overall.:innocent:

[Cr1MiNaL]

We will be there, somewhere at the back of the pack bothering the 600'ds! :facepalm:

[kiwifruit]

Scrivy & I are going to dust off the old yellow 1300 Hayabusa powered short chair for the first time in two years for a quick thrill,

This is good news and reason enough on its own to attend

[TOTO]

yea, I'll be there in orange clothes too :corn:

[Kickaha]

This is good news and reason enough on its own to attend

Pussies the pair of them, even you could ride that thing

[kiwifruit]

Pussies the pair of them, even you could ride that thing

They are legends on the ragged edge for our enjoyment

[skilly035]

Weve entered two sidechairs as of today.
Trace & Jo will be on the pink bike, & Scrivy & I are going to dust off the old yellow 1300 Hayabusa powered short chair for the first time in two years for a quick thrill, before taking it to Eastern Creek in April.


Aww not in classics?

[skilly035]

Racing is on a Sunday luv. Anybody can go.

But the baldy complained about the long drive after work last year

[Deano]

But the baldy complained about the long drive after work last year

That's not a nice name to call your boss on your last day of work !!

(Actually - are you talking about Stew or Ivan ?)

[sidecar bob]

Aww not in classics?

Na, Nev's been using the Beemer & broke himself on it, & the bike a bit too.

[skilly035]

That's not a nice name to call your boss on your last day of work !!

(Actually - are you talking about Stew or Ivan ?)

Ivan ahahaha

[avgas]

You'd be surprised at the number of guys that would be happy just to watch.
I will be there, watching......and loving every minute of it.
The crashing is more fun when you watch it.

FYI I am taking the wagon down from Auckland - so if any gear or stragglers need a lift PM me.
-Stew

[Rcktfsh]

Happy to not have a rider there this year. Cannot see the attraction for spectators top riders don't want to ride there so the racings not much chop, hot as buggery and maybe a view of 50 metres of track if your lucky. HD or Manfeild rounds the nats offer spectators a much better spectacle. Then theres the dangerous nature of the track and despite generating a good amount of cash little seems to make it back to the sport.

[White trash]

Happy to not have a rider there this year. Cannot see the attraction for spectators top riders don't want to ride there so the racings not much chop, hot as buggery and maybe a view of 50 metres of track if your lucky. HD or Manfeild rounds the nats offer spectators a much better spectacle. Then theres the dangerous nature of the track and despite generating a good amount of cash little seems to make it back to the sport.

So what's the difference with Wanganui?

(Not being a smartarse, genuine question)

[wharfy]

Happy to not have a rider there this year. Cannot see the attraction for spectators top riders don't want to ride there so the racings not much chop, hot as buggery and maybe a view of 50 metres of track if your lucky. HD or Manfeild rounds the nats offer spectators a much better spectacle. Then theres the dangerous nature of the track and despite generating a good amount of cash little seems to make it back to the sport.

Most of the spectators have no clue who the top riders are !!!
They like it 'cause there are lots of Ducatii (is that the plural of Ducati ?) racing.
They like it 'cause there are sidecars racing
They like it 'cause even though they may only see 50 m of track they can stand 1.5 meters away from it and feel the slipstream when a Super-bike blat's down the main street at 300 klicks
They like it 'cause the bikes do wheelies over the bumps
They like it 'cause there are always some crashes
They like it 'cause it is stinking hot and that means they can drink loads of beer/wine/Bourbon & coke and get shit faced.
They like it 'cause big fat slobs who have never had sex with another person in the room can swagger about wearing T-shirts with things like "If you can read this the bitch fell off" on the back and think that everyone will think it's funny.
They like it 'cause you can see about 2000 bikes in the bike park (some of them show quality and some just rare)

I like it for the same reasons (except the crashes and the misogynist T-shirts)

I believe it was started to raise money for flood-relief (or some other noble purpose) and the money raised goes to local "good causes" and the Auckland club runs it as a favour.

[skilly035]

Most of the spectators have no clue who the top riders are !!!
They like it 'cause there are lots of Ducatii (is that the plural of Ducati ?) racing.
They like it 'cause there are sidecars racing
They like it 'cause even though they may only see 50 m of track they can stand 1.5 meters away from it and feel the slipstream when a Super-bike blat's down the main street at 300 klicks
They like it 'cause the bikes do wheelies over the bumps
They like it 'cause there are always some crashes
They like it 'cause it is stinking hot and that means they can drink loads of beer/wine/Bourbon & coke and get shit faced.
They like it 'cause big fat slobs who have never had sex with another person in the room can swagger about wearing T-shirts with things like "If you can read this the bitch fell off" on the back and think that everyone will think it's funny.
They like it 'cause you can see about 2000 bikes in the bike park (some of them show quality and some just rare)

I like it for the same reasons (except the crashes and the misogynist T-shirts)

I believe it was started to raise money for flood-relief (or some other noble purpose) and the money raised goes to local "good causes" and the Auckland club runs it as a favour.

You've pretty much just described the entire day!!
I used to like watching crashes..until I got to know the riders.

[Quasievil]

Then theres the dangerous nature of the track and despite generating a good amount of cash little seems to make it back to the sport.

Hiya Shane, im interested to know what you think would make that better, Im not being a smart arse here either.
I (in my Mobil capacity) am with the company who is the main sponsor of the event it is now called "Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Paeroa", and as Motorsport manager for Mobil Im keen to do what I can to enable things to be better at the rider level.....................if I can.

[jellywrestler]

So what's the difference with Wanganui?


There are few points at Paeroa that you can see much action, just little sections, whereas at the Cemetery Circuit there are a number of points where you can see a full corner and the exit from the previous one and entry for the next as well.
That's what does it for me mainly.

[Gone Burger]

I'm heading along to watch for the first time, and simply can't wait. Had a fantastic day at Wanganui, and should be able to make it to about 3 rounds of the Nationals too. And you are right - many of us spectators wouldn't have a clue who the top riders are, but also many, like me, are slowly learning the more they watch, and the longer they stick around.

What a great day it's going to be. Road trip from wellington anyone?

[White trash]

What a great day it's going to be. Road trip from wellington anyone?

I'd possibly look at following ya up Katie but I fear I'd get distracted and run into a ditch.......

[Gone Burger]

I'd possibly look at following ya up Katie but I fear I'd get distracted and run into a ditch.......

From my appalling riding? Oh fair call - in that case Jimmy, we can't have you in a ditch. Solo effort it is again then - CAN'T WAIT!

[Pussy]

Happy to not have a rider there this year. Cannot see the attraction for spectators top riders don't want to ride there so the racings not much chop, hot as buggery and maybe a view of 50 metres of track if your lucky. HD or Manfeild rounds the nats offer spectators a much better spectacle. Then theres the dangerous nature of the track and despite generating a good amount of cash little seems to make it back to the sport.

Personally, I prefer Paeroa to Wanganui as a spectator. I like the way the whole town gets behind it. I've given Wanganui a miss two years in a row now... but will definitely be at Paeroa again this year

[sinned]

Can someone who has been there give advice on best area to camp and leave bike and gear where is won't get stolen. What is the security like at the camping area during the day of racing? Do most head home at the end of the day or camp another night and head home Monday?

Yep I am interested in a run up from welly.

[\m/]

I'm going over there for the weekend, Raglan to Paeroa on the backroads should be a good ride.

[Rcktfsh]

So what's the difference with Wanganui?

(Not being a smartarse, genuine question)

Wanganui's alot slower track and though obviuosly not as safe as a purpose built track, not as dangerous as Paeroa.

[Rcktfsh]

Hiya Shane, im interested to know what you think would make that better, Im not being a smart arse here either.
I (in my Mobil capacity) am with the company who is the main sponsor of the event it is now called "Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Paeroa", and as Motorsport manager for Mobil Im keen to do what I can to enable things to be better at the rider level.....................if I can.

Personal Bias , who'd have thought such a thing would ever rear its head on KB, but I really dislike the place. Crowds may hold up for a while but with our top street riders like Stroud, Shirrifs, Love and Cole(not totally sure with Nick) not interested in riding there they will dwindle.

[Mental Trousers]

Will be there for sure.
Someone has to keep an eye on things at the back of BEARS

Mate, I'll probably be on the smallest capacity non-Motard there. Hell, the Aprilia 550 motards will kick my arse. I'm hoping to psych out wharfy long enough to pull a swifty!!

[Kickaha]

. Crowds may hold up for a while but with our top street riders like Stroud, Shirrifs, Love and Cole(not totally sure with Nick) not interested in riding there they will dwindle.

I would doubt a lot of the crowd would even know who they were

I go to watch racing I don't go because a "top rider" is there, I'd be more likely to go to watch people race back and midfield that I know than to watch Stroud (cept for Shirriffs cause he's my hero)

[Deano]

Personal Bias , who'd have thought such a thing would ever rear its head on KB, but I really dislike the place. Crowds may hold up for a while but with our top street riders like Stroud, Shirrifs, Love and Cole(not totally sure with Nick) not interested in riding there they will dwindle.

The biggest cheers are for the classic sidecars aren't they ?

[gixerracer]

I would doubt a lot of the crowd would even know who they were

I go to watch racing I don't go because a "top rider" is there, I'd be more likely to go to watch people race back and midfield that I know than to watch Stroud (cept for Shirrifs cause he's my hero)

haha I have a special T Shirt just 4u:love:

[slowpoke]

Solo effort it is again then - CAN'T WAIT!

Sounds a helluva lot like my sex life.........

[jellywrestler]

haha I have a special T Shirt just 4u:love:
will it have your name spelt wrong like Kick does?

[Kickaha]

will it have your name spelt wrong like Kick does?

No idea what you're talking about I suggest you check my post again :whistle:

[jellywrestler]

No idea what you're talking about I suggest you check my post again :whistle:

mate at least you could alter your original post, not like the latest bike trader mag spelling of his name, for a "supposed" top level motorcycle magazine they need a kick in the arse...
and by the way you can't alter gixxerracer quote with his name spelt wrong...

[skilly035]

The biggest cheers are for the classic sidecars aren't they ?

That's always what I've been told! That's probably why the solo riders bitch and moan about those 'oil spils' and 'crashes'. Boohoo the crowd loves us ahahahaha

[North Harbour Yamaha]

Can someone who has been there give advice on best area to camp and leave bike and gear where is won't get stolen. What is the security like at the camping area during the day of racing? Do most head home at the end of the day or camp another night and head home Monday?


The rugby club around the back usually has a secure gear and bike park. They give you a bag to put your gear in, you leave your bike in their car park and last time I used it only cost $5.00. They had camping on the field as well.

[Dreama]

Can someone who has been there give advice on best area to camp and leave bike and gear where is won't get stolen. What is the security like at the camping area during the day of racing? Do most head home at the end of the day or camp another night and head home Monday?

Yep I am interested in a run up from welly.

Mate, I wouldn't trust leaving your gear anywhere in Paeroa unless you absolutely know it's safe, ie with mates etc who are watching it. Sadly, it's a crime invested little town with lotsa thieving scumbags lurking about. That's gunna upset the locals but truth is truth.

[sidecar bob]

Can someone who has been there give advice on best area to camp and leave bike and gear where is won't get stolen. What is the security like at the camping area during the day of racing? Do most head home at the end of the day or camp another night and head home Monday?

Yep I am interested in a run up from welly.
The back of my Transit is always a good spot to lock up your gear.

[sidecar bob]

Personally, I prefer Paeroa to Wanganui as a spectator. I like the way the whole town gets behind it. I've given Wanganui a miss two years in a row now... but will definitely be at Paeroa again this year

Do i reserve the awning bed for you?
Or do you want to go in the caravan wit the girls?

[wharfy]

I'm hoping to psych out wharfy long enough to pull a swifty!!

Well that won't be difficult...

[Pussy]

Do i reserve the awning bed for you?
Or do you want to go in the caravan wit the girls?

Option 2!
Thank you very much!! :)

[DMack]

Entered today, go BEARS :rockon:

[Cleve]

I would doubt a lot of the crowd would even know who they were

I go to watch racing I don't go because a "top rider" is there, I'd be more likely to go to watch people race back and midfield that I know than to watch Stroud (cept for Shirriffs cause he's my hero)

Perhaps I am in the minority - but if the top blokes are not racing I will be a lot less likely to go. Watching the likes of Craig, Andrew etc battling the young Aussie hotshots is a brilliant spectacle and something I as an ex racer (very average) can appreciate and feel it is worth paying the entry fee for.

[avgas]

There are few points at Paeroa that you can see much action, just little sections, whereas at the Cemetery Circuit there are a number of points where you can see a full corner and the exit from the previous one and entry for the next as well.
That's what does it for me mainly.
Yeah but there is less of the "great unclean" in Paeroa.

[avgas]

Crowds may hold up for a while but with our top street riders like Stroud, Shirrifs, Love and Cole(not totally sure with Nick) not interested in riding there they will dwindle.
Your kidding right????
They could have Bozo the clown racing there and they would still have 1000's of people turn up.
Crowd goes like this:
5% know the racers
20% ride motorbikes
30% like racing
50% like big events
70% like motorbikes

I went to the Speedway last week and had a great time. Had no idea who ANYONE was - and I suspect that at least 70% of the crowd was in the same boat. But man in the last laps of the 50 lapper everyone was on the edge of their seat. And I still didn't know the names of the American and Kiwi who drew for 1st.....but whoar what a race.

So no - don't really give a fuck if the top racers don't compete. Who knows might end up with better racing without them. More competitive racing.

[jellywrestler]

Yeah but there is less of the "great unclean" in Paeroa.
only cause the range of their ankle bracelets won't let them into town!

[wharfy]

Yeah but there is less of the "great unclean" in Paeroa.

There are only twenty people in Paeroa, all the rest are from out of town (mostly from Auckland I think ) :msn-wink:

[scott411]

Your kidding right????
They could have Bozo the clown racing there and they would still have 1000's of people turn up.
Crowd goes like this:
5% know the racers
20% ride motorbikes
30% like racing
50% like big events
70% like motorbikes

I went to the Speedway last week and had a great time. Had no idea who ANYONE was - and I suspect that at least 70% of the crowd was in the same boat. But man in the last laps of the 50 lapper everyone was on the edge of their seat. And I still didn't know the names of the American and Kiwi who drew for 1st.....but whoar what a race.

So no - don't really give a fuck if the top racers don't compete. Who knows might end up with better racing without them. More competitive racing.

Michael Pickens was the Kiwi in # 54 and Jerry Coons Jnr was the yank in # 3

what a race that was, and what a crowd as well

[Tony.OK]

Michael Pickens was the Kiwi in # 54 and Jerry Coons Jnr was the yank in # 3

what a race that was, and what a crowd as well

And talking to the stockcar boys at work............they get PAID to turn up and do skids alot of the time, not a huge amount but enough to cover gas or something, they couldn't believe what I was paying to enter races.

Show how different our sport is, go to any stockcar meet and they're always well packed with spectators.

[sidecar bob]

Show how different our sport is, go to any stockcar meet and they're always well packed with spectators.

What came first, the spectators or the apperance money?

[Grumph]

What came first, the spectators or the apperance money?

From day one in around 1928 speedway was professionally promoted with participants and officials paid....
Any promoters prepared to take the financial risk of setting up meetings here ?

It has been done of course - and is still done but not many make enough to do it again.

[Quasievil]

I (in my Mobil capacity) am with the company who is the main sponsor of the event it is now called "Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Paeroa", and as Motorsport manager for Mobil Im keen to do what I can to enable things to be better at the rider level.....................if I can.

Cant believe people didnt pick up on this but went on the typical tangent of bleating:msn-wink:

[CHOPPA]

It will be a shame if we dont get the fast guys there, I used to go watch it before I started racing and I could always tell who was a top rider regardless if I knew there name or not.

Im pretty sure I can walk around any motorsport event in NZ and tell you who are the fast guys without even watching them drive or ride just by the look of there bike or car, how they wear their gear and have their bike set up etc

[Reckless]

It will be a shame if we dont get the fast guys there, I used to go watch it before I started racing and I could always tell who was a top rider regardless if I knew there name or not.

I agree with Chop! You can't tell me that every bike parked in the paddock and everyone walking around with a helmet doesn't know who Stroud etc is and wants to see him or the other well known names either win or loose??

They/We make up most of the crowd and if they/we stop coming because the good guys aren't there well ???

[jellywrestler]

tangent of bleating:msn-wink:
hey does anybody know if they'll be selling candyfloss at the track this year?

[avgas]

I agree with Chop! You can't tell me that every bike parked in the paddock and everyone walking around with a helmet doesn't know who Stroud etc is and wants to see him or the other well known names either win or loose??

They/We make up most of the crowd and if they/we stop coming because the good guys aren't there well ???
Then I dare you to stage a coup.
Don't turn up.
All of you can sit round looking at a Stroud calendar in a shed while the rest of us will watch some fantastic racing of the "b" riders around a exciting road circuit.

I am going for the sport and the event. Before Stroud there was Rees, before then there was Holden...... Riders come and go - but the BOS has never been boring.

I would rather pay for 10 b grade riders that have "potential" than 1 a grade who could fuck up anyway. This is Battle of the Streets - not some BS trackday nana shit - man up or go home.

[Reckless]

Then I dare you to stage a coup.
Don't turn up.
All of you can sit round looking at a Stroud calendar in a shed while the rest of us will watch some fantastic racing of the "b" riders around a exciting road circuit.

I am going for the sport and the event. Before Stroud there was Rees, before then there was Holden...... Riders come and go - but the BOS has never been boring.

I would rather pay for 10 b grade riders that have "potential" than 1 a grade who could fuck up anyway. This is Battle of the Streets - not some BS trackday nana shit - man up or go home.

Jeepers mate you havin a bad day?? It was only an opinion! WTF was that rant about??

FFS of coarse I'll still go if Stroud isn't there but I meant what I said in agreeing with Choppa it would be bad for the event if all the big names decided not to come!
And I did say
Stroud etc and
the other well known names why the heck would you think I had a bloody Stroud calander??

I actually go to watch pre89 and pre82 as my first choice, watching Sean and Glen Williams ride??

Why you would fixate on Strouds name in my post when the tone of the Chops and my answer was generally about recognising top riders, if the crowd generally had knowledge they where racing and if they would be missed if they didn't??

My opinion agreeing with Chop stands! it would be not good if all the big names (or "the fast guys there" as Chop put it) decided not to go to Paeroa!!

Nuff said!

[scott411]

And talking to the stockcar boys at work............they get PAID to turn up and do skids alot of the time, not a huge amount but enough to cover gas or something, they couldn't believe what I was paying to enter races.

Show how different our sport is, go to any stockcar meet and they're always well packed with spectators.

i run a saloon car out of huntly and other tracks when i get a chance, , we are not a premier class so we do not get travel money, but entries are free,

big difference in set up tho, promotors get a lot more say in the running of the whole show,

but imagine turning up to an event and getting no practice, thats what it is like in speedway,

[Deano]

Cant believe people didnt pick up on this but went on the typical tangent of bleating:msn-wink:

Thanks Brett - can you see that the organisers do not have forklifts or hoists behind bales inside the fencing, and can the bales be tied down ? I understand that this caused some serious injuries last year when a rider slid under the bales and into a forklift/hoist.

[avgas]

Sorry Reckless - not really a bad day. I am just getting sick of the KB whingathon.
I am getting sick of all those saying "well I am not going because so-and-so won't be racing".
Only to turn up - and low and behold there they are.

Still deciding on if they are being lemmings whom need their hand held or full of shit.
People go to Paeroa, to watch the racing.
Very few go for the top racers alone.

[avgas]

Hey Brett any chance we could get an announcer who is clearly spoken. The mumbling speakers of the past always pick the worst time to talk (during the race) and never get to the point.

[gixerracer]

Thanks Brett - can you see that the organisers do not have forklifts or hoists behind bales inside the fencing, and can the bales be tied down ? I understand that this caused some serious injuries last year when a rider slid under the bales and into a forklift/hoist.

Yea it was one of my mate in the bears practice this happened to and is also one of the main reasons im not going to race there again, that and im too old and dont enjoy it anymore haha

[gixerracer]

Sorry Reckless - not really a bad day. I am just getting sick of the KB whingathon.
I am getting sick of all those saying "well I am not going because so-and-so won't be racing".
Only to turn up - and low and behold there they are.

Still deciding on if they are being lemmings whom need their hand held or full of shit.
People go to Paeroa, to watch the racing.
Very few go for the top racers alone.

Who has said they are not racing and then turned up. I doubt any of the top boys would say this and then go back on it??

[Reckless]

Sorry Reckless - not really a bad day. I am just getting sick of the KB whingathon.
I am getting sick of all those saying "well I am not going because so-and-so won't be racing".
Only to turn up - and low and behold there they are.

Still deciding on if they are being lemmings whom need their hand held or full of shit.
People go to Paeroa, to watch the racing.
Very few go for the top racers alone.

Cheers Mate! Takes a big man to apologize -- Bling sent!!

Probably just another KB thread assuming things as well.
But I do get chop's point, he possibly feels as if they don't go and he wins its not the same therefore maybe him and others won't go? I dunno, don't know him well enough to speculate but if 1 rider doesn't go their choice, but if 5 (or more) all stay away thats not going to be good? Your probably correct and it won't happen!!

Anyway I'll be there pit bitching for my friend. cheers mate!!

[Gone Burger]

I'll be there pit bitching for my friend. cheers mate!!

I'll be there lapping it all up... overwhelmend, excited, in awe, quietly watching, trying to take it all in with a huge smile on my face the whole time - Will be good to catch up with ya reckless, will come find you and the team in the Pits.

[Roger]

Who has said they are not racing and then turned up. I doubt any of the top boys would say this and then go back on it??


Yeah, that would be right. The whole thing is a bloody shambles & the organisation is at an all time low.
Competitors have been ringing up for late entries & been getting abused for their trouble.
This year, for the first time, i will be attending the air show at Mount Maunganui instead, & suggest all other motorcyclists do the same.
For your information, their will only be two competitive sidecars there & a lot of old clunkers & no classic sidecars.

Theres always one aye.

[Quasievil]

Thanks Brett - can you see that the organisers do not have forklifts or hoists behind bales inside the fencing, and can the bales be tied down ? I understand that this caused some serious injuries last year when a rider slid under the bales and into a forklift/hoist.

Dude my capacity is the sponsor not the promoter or organiser.

[Deano]

Yea it was one of my mate in the bears practice this happened to and is also one of the main reasons im not going to race there again, that and im too old and dont enjoy it anymore haha

Haha - You said to me once when I started racing at age 36 - "you're never too old"

I imagine street racing is less enjoyable and more work on a SBK as opposed to an F3bike though. :niceone:

[Deano]

Dude my capacity is the sponsor not the promoter or organiser.

But you said.....


Hiya Shane, im interested to know what you think would make that better, Im not being a smart arse here either.
I (in my Mobil capacity) am with the company who is the main sponsor of the event it is now called "Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Paeroa", and as Motorsport manager for Mobil Im keen to do what I can to enable things to be better at the rider level.....................if I can.

The above was in response to -


Then theres the dangerous nature of the track and despite generating a good amount of cash little seems to make it back to the sport.


So what did you mean by that ? Safety is certainly within the context of your reply.

I'm sure that Mobil would not wish to be associated as lead sponsor for an event that was found to be dangerous, and organisers could have done more to keep racers safe ?

Imagine if Police/coroner findings slammed the event due to a death or bad accident....would Mobil be pleased as the main sponsor ? Especially after last year ?

Surely Mobil (and you as motorsport manager) have some say in the running of the event and safety when it could result in negative publicity ? At the end of the day it's Mobil's money supporting the event. Thats a lot of leverage surely ?

[Quasievil]

But you said.....



The above was in response to -




So what did you mean by that ? Safety is certainly within the context of your reply.

I'm sure that Mobil would not wish to be associated as lead sponsor for an event that was found to be dangerous, and organisers could have done more to keep racers safe ?

Imagine if Police/coroner findings slammed the event due to a death or bad accident....would Mobil be pleased as the main sponsor ? Especially after last year ?

Surely Mobil (and you as motorsport manager) have some say in the running of the event and safety when it could result in negative publicity ? At the end of the day it's Mobil's money supporting the event. Thats a lot of leverage surely ?

okay Point taken, I will raise it at my meeting with them on Monday.....just for you, I was referring to things like prize money and attractions for the riders like that things in our control and brief.
If I was concerned about Motorsport and danger being associated with the Mobil 1 brand we would have to withdraw support from F1, nascar as well as every form of motorsport on the planet:msn-wink:.

[Matt Bleck]

If the fast guys don't show then it'll make the no-names like me look just a little betterer..... :scooter:

[wharfy]

It will be a shame if we dont get the fast guys there, I used to go watch it before I started racing and I could always tell who was a top rider regardless if I knew there name or not.

Im pretty sure I can walk around any motorsport event in NZ and tell you who are the fast guys without even watching them drive or ride just by the look of there bike or car, how they wear their gear and have their bike set up etc

Yeah but your not the average punter are ya ?
How many of the 10,000 people that go to spectate at Paeroa could throw their leg over a thou and be a genuine NZ title contender within 3 years ?

[Deano]

okay Point taken, I will raise it at my meeting with them on Monday.....just for you, I was referring to things like prize money and attractions for the riders like that things in our control and brief.
If I was concerned about Motorsport and danger being associated with the Mobil 1 brand we would have to withdraw support from F1, nascar as well as every form of motorsport on the planet:msn-wink:.

Cheers mate.

I (as I'm sure others do) just want to see safety measures improved where practicable to a reasonable level.

I'm sure F1, Nascar etc do the same. All practicable steps eh.

Thanks again - who knows, it could be me crashing there.

Prizemoney is already arranged isn't it ? A big busted blonde brella girl would be good though - thanks for the offer !! ;)

[p.dath]

Love the picture on the home page of the web site. What a great photographer - not to mention the rider.

[slowpoke]

one of the main reasons im not going to race there again, that and im too old and dont enjoy it anymore haha


Haha - You said to me once when I started racing at age 36 - "you're never too old"

I imagine street racing is less enjoyable and more work on a SBK as opposed to an F3bike though. :niceone:

I can see a bike swap coming up, both of you would be fun to watch in the different classes, haha.

I'm working so won't be there, racing (chasing?) or watching. I'm not saying it won't be good racing but without the big names I wouldn't drive the 8 hours to watch the average club racer. On the other hand if I knew Craig was gonna battle it out with Stroudy, Tony Rees, Dan Stauffer, Robbie Bugden and co I'd move heaven and earth to get there. But as it stands there is absolutely no reason for them to turn up and I can't say I blame them.

Hey Brett, do you know any of the promotional details? If it's anything like the Tri-Series Rossi could be racing Lorenzo and Stoner and no-one would know about it.

[rachprice]

I can see a bike swap coming up, both of you would be fun to watch in the different classes, haha.

I'm working so won't be there, racing (chasing?) or watching. I'm not saying it won't be good racing but without the big names I wouldn't drive the 8 hours to watch the average club racer. On the other hand if I knew Craig was gonna battle it out with Stroudy, Tony Rees, Dan Stauffer, Robbie Bugden and co I'd move heaven and earth to get there. But as it stands there is absolutely no reason for them to turn up and I can't say I blame them.


Hey Brett, do you know any of the promotional details? If it's anything like the Tri-Series Rossi could be racing Lorenzo and Stoner and no-one would know about it.

Interesting because I would go to watch whoever though unfortunately won't be there this time it is the only weekend I can get away to ride my rm for the first time

Even if they aren't the fastest in country the others in f1 are still very fast and I love watching racing (hopefully get to a different gp every year!)

[Quasievil]

Cheers mate.

I (as I'm sure others do) just want to see safety measures improved where practicable to a reasonable level.

I'm sure F1, Nascar etc do the same. All practicable steps eh.

Thanks again - who knows, it could be me crashing there.

Prizemoney is already arranged isn't it ? A big busted blonde brella girl would be good though - thanks for the offer !! ;)

Maybe we could do a deal on the crash bag thingies, will look into it.

[Dreama]

Hiya Shane, im interested to know what you think would make that better, Im not being a smart arse here either.
I (in my Mobil capacity) am with the company who is the main sponsor of the event it is now called "Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Paeroa", and as Motorsport manager for Mobil Im keen to do what I can to enable things to be better at the rider level.....................if I can.

There is one request I'd make and that's shade over the dummy grid ... like one of those big green shade cloth units they have in kids playgrounds at schools .... preferably with a few big fans running as well !!!!
I remember racing the Gisborne streetrace ... just bliss sitting in the cool shade of that leanto next to the big transport shed that was the dummy grid.
At Paeroa, on the other hand, it's like being tortured in a heat oven. Sometimes waiting 15mins and more in 30+ heat, full leathers, bikes overheating ...:sunny:

[Quasievil]

There is one request I'd make and that's shade over the dummy grid ... like one of those big green shade cloth units they have in kids playgrounds at schools .... preferably with a few big fans running as well !!!!
I remember racing the Gisborne streetrace ... just bliss sitting in the cool shade of that leanto next to the big transport shed that was the dummy grid.
At Paeroa, on the other hand, it's like being tortured in a heat oven. Sometimes waiting 15mins and more in 30+ heat, full leathers, bikes overheating ...:sunny:

Yeah thats a great Idea, having had the experience sitting there myself I understand completely

[Deano]

If the fast guys don't show then it'll make the no-names like me look just a little betterer..... :scooter:

Awww should I take your posters off my boy's walls ? LOL

[Deano]

Yeah thats a great Idea, having had the experience sitting there myself I understand completely

Big awnings are expensive, sluts are cheap.

How about a big busted umbrella girl for every rider ?

(you planted the idea bro !)

[CHOPPA]

Big awnings are expensive, sluts are cheap.

How about a big busted umbrella girl for every rider ?

(you planted the idea bro !)

You can break out the old line in town.... Oh your beautiful, do you want a job as a model? Ill come help you recruit next weekend Quasi!!

[Kickaha]

How about a big busted umbrella girl for every rider ?




Body painted in Mobil's colours

[Quasievil]

Big awnings are expensive, sluts are cheap.

How about a big busted umbrella girl for every rider ?

(you planted the idea bro !)

Err no they arent dude, they are expensive, we will have about 6 girls there as Promo, I like the tent idea tho.

[Kickaha]

I like the tent idea tho.

As will anyone else who has sat on the dummy grid on a bright sunny day

[Gremlin]

As will anyone else who has sat on the dummy grid on a bright sunny day
You little girls need to harden up. Paeroa didn't have a lot of shade last year at the marshal points :bleh:

[Quasievil]

You can break out the old line in town.... Oh your beautiful, do you want a job as a model? Ill come help you recruit next weekend Quasi!!

Yeah lets do that, Im kinda keen tonight but your in welly now ya buggar !!

[Deano]

You can break out the old line in town.... Oh your beautiful, do you want a job as a model? Ill come help you recruit next weekend Quasi!!
I'm a professional model/talent scout and you have what it takes. LOL


Body painted in Mobil's colours

Great idea.


Err no they arent dude, they are expensive, we will have about 6 girls there as Promo, I like the tent idea tho.

SShhh. Surely 'talent' looking to get recognised is cheaper.....like freee !!

Just give em the ole talent scout/photographer line !:devil2:

[sidecar bob]

Err no they arent dude, they are expensive, we will have about 6 girls there as Promo, I like the tent idea tho.
I like the tent idea too, especially seeing as we now have a nice new free yellow tent with Quasi written all over it!!!
Thanks big fella!

[Deano]

Yeah lets do that, Im kinda keen tonight but your in welly now ya buggar !!

I don't want Choppa geting his tits out - what are you on about man ?

[Quasievil]

I like the tent idea too, especially seeing as we now have a nice new free yellow tent with Quasi written all over it!!!
Thanks big fella!

Youre welcome, hope you enjoy it.
I working on the big marque for the dummy grid tho, hopefully it costs out ok
im thinking 10 metres x 20 metres would do it eh ?

[Deano]

Youre welcome, hope you enjoy it.
I working on the big marque for the dummy grid tho, hopefully it costs out ok
im thinking 10 metres x 20 metres would do it eh ?

Nah - 35 umbrellas from the Warehouse and 35 pairs of DD's !!

[Dreama]

Youre welcome, hope you enjoy it.
I working on the big marque for the dummy grid tho, hopefully it costs out ok
im thinking 10 metres x 20 metres would do it eh ?

Sounds great and despite the 'harden up girls' crap if it's a stinking hot day all the riders on the dummy grid will be extremely grateful.
Hope you can get it together !!

However ....to top it off the painted girls would be still brillant .... they could wave customized Mobil fans to keep us cool.

And the poor things wouldn't get sunburnt !!!!:msn-wink:

[froggyfrenchman]

Entry posted this morning.
Where do I apply for one of these umbrella girls?
My wife is more keen on walking around the track watching racing this year than standing on the sweltering grid providing me with shade.

[Kickaha]

My wife is more keen on walking around the track watching racing this year than standing on the sweltering grid providing me with shade.

Tell her to stop being so selfish

[Quasievil]

Hi Guys I cant do the marque sorry, logistically its not possible as we cant get it taken down quick enough for the road to re open.
Sorry guys I tried

[froggyfrenchman]

Tell her to stop being so selfish

You dont know the half of it...
At every other meet of the year, not only do i have to look after myself, i have to pit bitch for her too :doh:

[CHOPPA]

Hi Guys I cant do the marque sorry, logistically its not possible as we cant get it taken down quick enough for the road to re open.
Sorry guys I tried

Thats a good enough of an excuse to tell my wife so i can have a grid girl.....

[Deano]

Hi Guys I cant do the marque sorry, logistically its not possible as we cant get it taken down quick enough for the road to re open.
Sorry guys I tried

Is a large shade sail/canvas tarp no good either ?

There possibly seems to be enough securing points between the buildings ?

[FROSTY]

Big awnings are expensive, sluts are cheap.

How about a big busted umbrella girl for every rider ?

(you planted the idea bro !)
OHH NO you really aint that silly are ya.--Sluts long term are VERY expensive--a tent is a one off cost

[Deano]

OHH NO you really aint that silly are ya.--Sluts long term are VERY expensive--a tent is a one off cost

No I'm not that silly - It's not long term, its only for one day. Are you that silly ?:bleh:

[Ivan]

Go the sluts

[jellywrestler]

So what protection are they now using at the kink in the back straight this year, does anyone in the know know?

[Cr1MiNaL]

So what protection are they now using at the kink in the back, does anyone in the know know?

Just the usual condoms? :apumpin:

[FROSTY]

No I'm not that silly - It's not long term, its only for one day. Are you that silly ?:bleh:
mate mate mate--they let you think that --for that one day but ......... :devil2:

[CHOPPA]

Do we have to enter for the king of the streets race or does it just go off lap times?

[Tony.OK]

Do we have to enter for the king of the streets race or does it just go off lap times?

Normally an invite if fast enough ain't it?...............don't think you'll qualify for that:bleh:

[Ivan]

Normally an invite if fast enough ain't it?...............don't think you'll qualify for that:bleh:

yeah watched round one of tri series at hasmpton downs doubt youl qualify for ti sloan after that nah that was awsome riding

[jellywrestler]

Dude my capacity is the sponsor not the promoter or organiser.
Yamaha walked away from supporting Paeroa after the issues with the run off on the kink on the back straight, and the publicity that it created.
Maybe it's worth looking into.

[Quasievil]

Yamaha walked away from supporting Paeroa after the issues with the run off on the kink on the back straight, and the publicity that it created.
Maybe it's worth looking into.

Really is that what they said lol:msn-wink:

[gixerracer]

Really is that what they said lol:msn-wink:

I herd they have no money lol
:niceone:

[sidecar bob]

So what protection are they now using at the kink in the back straight this year, does anyone in the know know?

I heard they were upgrading to a motor scraper this year after the forklift failed to deliver last year.
Although it is my understanding that the riders rep did do a lap in a vehicle prior to the racing commencing last year & failed to notice the forklift, so not entirely the organisers fault.

[Quasievil]

I heard they were upgrading to a motor scraper this year after the forklift failed to deliver last year.
Although it is my understanding that the riders rep did do a lap in a vehicle prior to the racing commencing last year & failed to notice the forklift, so not entirely the organisers fault.

Thats not true mate a scraper wasnt even considered, we are removing the Hay bales and replacing them with a display of the WW11 vehicles , tanks , half tracks APC that sort of thing, that way we can have another special feature to attract the crowds. there is a Fire truck with a grunty hose there as well, should be sweet

[gixerracer]

Thats not true mate a scraper wasnt even considered, we are removing the Hay bales and replacing them with a display of the WW11 vehicles , tanks , half tracks APC that sort of thing, that way we can have another special feature to attract the crowds. there is a Fire truck with a grunty hose there as well, should be sweet

Pleased im not racing then haha.
I had a call yesterday saying Craig we havent got your entry yet and they have closed and I was like im not coming and never racing at Paeroa again. O y not? Because its a dangerous shit hole and im 2 old and over it!
Didnt even offer me 20k apperance money or nothing:doh:

[Shaun]

[QUOTE=gixerracer

Didnt even offer me 20k apperance money or nothing:doh:[/QUOTE]



Surprise surprise, you of all people should Know that TOP name riders do not pull the crowd in to help make the Paeroa township a SHIT load of money

[Kickaha]

Surprise surprise, you of all people should Know that TOP name riders do not pull the crowd in

Good to see you're starting to realise that

[Shaun]

Good to see you're starting to realise that


Siad it for a few years now dude

[Clivoris]

the WW11 vehicles , tanks , half tracks APC that sort of thing,
Whaaark!!:eek: World War Eleven. WTF did I miss while I was sleeping last night?

Pleased im not racing then haha.
I had a call yesterday saying Craig we havent got your entry yet and they have closed and I was like im not coming and never racing at Paeroa again. O y not? Because its a dangerous shit hole and im 2 old and over it!
Didnt even offer me 20k apperance money or nothing:doh:

Come and do some non-crash-testing at the VMCC track day at Manfeild then Cuz.

[Gremlin]

I got a dolla for ya Craig :lol:

[ClutchITUP]

UMMM Are there any plugs in the pits? Any tips on trying to get power for warmers there? ...........................other than go buy a generator you cheap cuont
I have a long extensions chord,
Am I bound to find to one if I offer a dozen lion red for payment ?

[jellywrestler]

UMMM
Am I bound to find to one if I offer a dozen lion red for payment ?
wave Lion Red around and you'll get an influx of the mongrel mob

[Waikato Yamaha]

Hiya Shane, im interested to know what you think would make that better, Im not being a smart arse here either.
I (in my Mobil capacity) am with the company who is the main sponsor of the event it is now called "Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Paeroa", and as Motorsport manager for Mobil Im keen to do what I can to enable things to be better at the rider level.....................if I can.

Was wondering who was going to pick it up.

[Edbear]

UMMM Are there any plugs in the pits? Any tips on trying to get power for warmers there? ...........................other than go buy a generator you cheap cuont
I have a long extensions chord,
Am I bound to find to one if I offer a dozen lion red for payment ?

Hey if anyone wants a generator, I sell them so just tell me what size you want and I'll get you a price. Special KB and racer's rates! :yes: From 700w to 5Kw including inverter generators for use with laptops etc.

Mrs. Bear and I are planning on attending even though I can't ride a bike, we'll take the MX5. :wari: I'll have with me an example of the Shorai batteries for show and demo too, check the thread on them. I'll welcome enquiries from dealers as well as attendees. I'm a NZ Dealer for Shorai although they won't be geared up for export until end Feb/beginning March.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey if anyone wants a generator, I sell them so just tell me what size you want and I'll get you a price. Special KB and racer's rates! :yes: From 700w to 5Kw including inverter generators for use with laptops etc.

Mrs. Bear and I are planning on attending even though I can't ride a bike, we'll take the MX5. :wari: I'll have with me an example of the Shorai batteries for show and demo too, check the thread on them. I'll welcome enquiries from dealers as well as attendees. I'm a NZ Dealer for Shorai although they won't be geared up for export until end Feb/beginning March.

Can you PM me a price for a gene capable of nicely taking the load of one set of warmers please.

[Edbear]

Can you PM me a price for a gene capable of nicely taking the load of one set of warmers please.

Do you know what Kw they draw? I'll PM you a price for a couple of options.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Do you know what Kw they draw? I'll PM you a price for a couple of options.

2KW or 2.5KW would be more than ample I should imagine.

[Edbear]

2KW or 2.5KW would be more than ample I should imagine.

PM sent! Cheers!

[Conquiztador]

Haybales? WTF? Pussies! I rode speedway solo's and we had concrete on the outside...:violin:

But seriously, hate when someone gets injured. It stops the racing.

I B there as spectator. Love the atmospehere, the noise, the bikes. And the bikes!

And respect to everyone that races there!

[avgas]

Thats not true mate a scraper wasnt even considered, we are removing the Hay bales and replacing them with a display of the WW11 vehicles , tanks , half tracks APC that sort of thing, that way we can have another special feature to attract the crowds. there is a Fire truck with a grunty hose there as well, should be sweet
I bet you $20 its not going to be called katmans corner

[wharfy]

Has anyone had their entry confirmed ?
I'm getting nervous that something has stuffed up with mine !!

[Matt Bleck]

Has anyone had their entry confirmed ?
I'm getting nervous that something has stuffed up with mine !!

+1, I've got no conformation either....

[Edbear]

Haybales? WTF? Pussies! I rode speedway solo's and we had concrete on the outside...:violin:

But seriously, hate when someone gets injured. It stops the racing.

I B there as spectator. Love the atmospehere, the noise, the bikes. And the bikes!

And respect to everyone that races there!

Wot he sed! :yes:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Wot he sed! :yes:

What they said. Not got confirmation either.

[froggyfrenchman]

Has anyone had their entry confirmed ?
I'm getting nervous that something has stuffed up with mine !!

Im feeling a bit the same way.
But then, i remember feeling the same last year.

[Matt Bleck]

+1, I've got no conformation either....

Got my conformation today, CHOICE!!!! :niceone:

[Mental Trousers]

Has anyone had their entry confirmed ?
I'm getting nervous that something has stuffed up with mine !!


What they said. Not got confirmation either.


Im feeling a bit the same way.
But then, i remember feeling the same last year.

I rang up cos I thought they didn't get mine, but I should've checked the mail box before ringing cos it was there!!!

They were all mailed out on the weekend so you guys should have yours in the next day or so.

Now for a teethered kill switch ...

[froggyfrenchman]

I rang up cos I thought they didn't get mine, but I should've checked the mail box before ringing cos it was there!!!

They were all mailed out on the weekend so you guys should have yours in the next day or so.

Now for a teethered kill switch ...

Cheers man. See you there!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Got ours in the post - took an extra day to reach Taranaki. :angry: See you there! Can't wait.

[froggyfrenchman]

Yee Haa, Mine finally arrived. Hawkes Bay must be down the delivery list too.
No pit passes for the car this year

[CHOPPA]

Is there a confirmed entry list?

[Matt Bleck]

Is there a confirmed entry list?

Na there doesn't seem to be....

[ClutchITUP]

Can someone tell me what colour number boards I'm going to have to have to enter F2 please?
Are they pretty anal bout that stuff or can I run with white numbers on a black bike?

[Shaun]

Can someone tell me what colour number boards I'm going to have to have to enter F2 please?
Are they pretty anal bout that stuff or can I run with white numbers on a black bike?


Yellow mate Black numbers, Not Anal, just following the RULES for your class

[ClutchITUP]

Thanks Shaun