Where were the Chairs? [Archive]

Tony.OK

4th April 2011, 14:48

I heard that something went on and a meeting was held, so what happened to the sidecars at Manfeild?

I know its a touchy subject lately, but had an interest in one team and was keen to see hows things went.

Not wanting a bitch n moan thread, just interested to find out what happened.

wharfy

4th April 2011, 16:28

Not wanting a bitch n moan thread, just interested to find out what happened.

This is KiwiBiker :)

skilly035

4th April 2011, 16:45

I heard that something went on and a meeting was held, so what happened to the sidecars at Manfeild?

I know its a touchy subject lately, but had an interest in one team and was keen to see hows things went.

Not enough entries. Everyone should come to Classics..much more luck with actually getting a run.

Kickaha

4th April 2011, 17:58

Most of the North islands outfits went to race at Eastern creek instead of supporting the local scene and doing Hampton downs and Manfield

Tony.OK

4th April 2011, 18:20

Most of the North islands outfits went to race at Eastern creek instead of supporting the local scene and doing Hampton downs and Manfield

Buggar, thanks Kick.

Did wonder about last weekend too.

chrispy121

4th April 2011, 18:51

Most of the North islands outfits went to race at Eastern creek instead of supporting the local scene and doing Hampton downs and Manfield

so now they have joined ma instead of MNZ at least now there will be more time for real bike racing not oil spillers.

so racing in Australia vs national championship?
I bet some body will winge if they are left out of next years events and they dont have a do to go to in Australia

Kickaha

4th April 2011, 19:03

so now they have joined ma instead of MNZ at least now there will be more time for real bike racing not oil spillers.

Yeah because in the entire history of motorcycle racing in New Zealand no other class has ever dropped oil:facepalm:

so racing in Australia vs national championship?
I bet some body will winge if they are left out of next years events and they dont have a do to go to in Australia
It will be interesting to see what the NZSRA come up with to replace the 4 rounds of NZ champs as it wouldn't surprise me if the class is dropped

jellywrestler

4th April 2011, 19:11

at least now there will be more time for real bike racing not oil spillers.

Yeah like the massive oil spill round the whole track at Hampton Downs last weekend that delayed the Nationals by over an hour.
What number Sidecar was that??????

k14

4th April 2011, 19:14

Yeah like the massive oil spill round the whole track at Hampton Downs last weekend that delayed the Nationals by over an hour.
What number Sidecar was that??????
I think the overnight rain bought back up through the tarmac some of the oil the chair dropped there last year!

Kickaha

4th April 2011, 19:17

I think the overnight rain bought back up through the tarmac some of the oil the chair dropped there last year!

You've retired so shut the fuck up :finger:

Kickaha

4th April 2011, 20:31

Yeah like the massive oil spill round the whole track at Hampton Downs last weekend that delayed the Nationals by over an hour.
What number Sidecar was that??????

The solo riding faggots kept that a bit quiet, surprised they didn't try and blame the sidecars anyway as that's what they normally do

k14

4th April 2011, 20:40

The solo riding faggots kept that a bit quiet, surprised they didn't try and blame the sidecars anyway as that's what they normally do
Nah it was a post classic so they are practically one in the same :shutup:

skilly035

5th April 2011, 09:34

The solo riding faggots kept that a bit quiet, surprised they didn't try and blame the sidecars anyway as that's what they normally do

I really believe they blame everything on the sidecars cause the crowd LOVE the sidecars. 2 wheels get a bit boring after a while. Everyone is out for themselves, where on sidecars, we love to battle!

Nonbeliever

5th April 2011, 10:18

what a shame I (and 99% of racing fans ) will miss them SO much ...not :woohoo:

Kickaha

5th April 2011, 10:44

what a shame I (and 99% of racing fans ) will miss them SO much ...not :woohoo:

That's ok we'll do our best to make things right and get them back out so you and 99% of the racing fans can enjoy them once again:niceone:

imdying

5th April 2011, 12:01

I enjoy the sidecars. But then, they only ones I don't enjoy, are the motards. We could well do without those slow noisy pieces of crap. Unless they start making little v-twin motards (I expect they do already?) That'd solve both problems.

sidecar bob

5th April 2011, 15:51

Most of the North islands outfits went to race at Eastern creek instead of supporting the local scene and doing Hampton downs and Manfield

And enjoyed the best race meeting they have had in at least twenty years. With 41 sidecars in two classes on the best track I have ever experienced, (yep, including Philip Isl) & the Kiwis seriously spanking some 'roo butt.
I have not enjoyed a meeting as much for many years & doubt I will again until this time next year, when hopefully all the Kiwi chair teams can come & have the same buzz.

racer40

5th April 2011, 16:13

I also had a great time, a big thanks to the PCRA NSW who invited the classic & post classics & sidecars to the Barry Sheene festival of speed/Trans Tasman challenge which NZ won 131 to 132, huge feilds in all races, solos & sidecars & I for one will be going back again,If anyone wants to know more say on here and I'll tell you. Chris

Kickaha

5th April 2011, 16:32

If anyone wants to know more say on here and I'll tell you. Chris

Come on then post away

malcy25

5th April 2011, 18:31

Nah it was a post classic so they are practically one in the same :shutup:

IIRC, it was a 2 stroke, in Clubmans....:gob:

scrivy

5th April 2011, 19:04

The BSFOS event was absolutely F*&%$N AWESOME!!!!

What an awesome track, what a fricken buzz!:yes::woohoo:

prettybillie

5th April 2011, 20:45

ClutchITUP

5th April 2011, 20:59

Bet the guys that didnt go to #7 festival will be spewing

Soo..... is that the end of sidecars at the nationals then? Or is there still hope?

sidecar bob

5th April 2011, 21:55

Heres a link to a round up of my weekend in Aussie.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136543-Scrivy-amp-Bob-s-Barry-Sheen-Memorial-Eastern-Creek-(-amp-others-hopefully)?p=1130029089#post1130029089

Mental Trousers

5th April 2011, 22:05

IIRC, it was a 2 stroke, in Clubmans....:gob:

That thing was a piece of shit. Before the call for Clubmans he was down the end of the skid pan creating huge clouds of smoke. Two stokes smoke, but not like that. It was a very unhealthy looking bike from what I could tell. Then, he got out there and crashed at turn 4. Wouldn't surprise me if it seized or simply spat oil at the rear wheel.

k14

6th April 2011, 08:29

That thing was a piece of shit. Before the call for Clubmans he was down the end of the skid pan creating huge clouds of smoke. Two stokes smoke, but not like that. It was a very unhealthy looking bike from what I could tell. Then, he got out there and crashed at turn 4. Wouldn't surprise me if it seized or simply spat oil at the rear wheel.
Yeah I'd already said that it looked like it had a leaking gearbox seal and sucking oil through the engine but apparently the oil on the track was from the engine so maybe the carb was overflowing or something?

Grumph

6th April 2011, 09:50

So can we assume from the cries of pleasure coming from the people who went that next season's NZ sidecar champs will be held in Australia ?

That would certainly clear up a lot of confusion.....

jellywrestler

6th April 2011, 17:29

Bloody shame that the NZ Sidecar Racers have to go all the way over there to enjoy their Racing when they should be doing it here on their own home tracks.

HAVE to go??????????????????
WTF

Kickaha

6th April 2011, 17:52

Yeah HAVE to go if they want to use their machines. Dont seem to be doing any racing of late here.

They didn't have to go anywhere to use their machines, while they were away there were two rounds of the National championships that they could have taken part in rather than going to Australia

jellywrestler

6th April 2011, 18:10

Yeah HAVE to go if they want to use their machines. Dont seem to be doing any racing of late here.

There's no way they had to go to australia to race their machines. There have been plenty of racing meetings here to enter so I've no idea where you came up with that notion at all
Spyda

skilly035

7th April 2011, 12:16

Gotta just come to classics..I'm telling you

scrivy

7th April 2011, 13:02

Gotta just come to classics..I'm telling you

We do, and love every second of it!!
Mind you, we did love Eastern Creek too..............

Oh, does that make us sidecar sluts???

sidecar bob

7th April 2011, 13:13

There's no way they had to go to australia to race their machines. There have been plenty of racing meetings here to enter so I've no idea where you came up with that notion at all
Spyda
I fully agree, we didnt have to go to Aussie, we just WANTED to go.
I have a dirt bike too, and nobody tells me where & when I should ride that either.
Primarily, I tend to choose to ride it where im likley to have the most fun, much like the sidecar.
I think what Duke Girl meant, was, thats where we had to go to make racing ENJOYABLE, & if racing isint enjoyable, its nothing.

skilly035

7th April 2011, 15:53

We do, and love every second of it!!
Mind you, we did love Eastern Creek too..............

Oh, does that make us sidecar sluts???

I enjoy the classics much more than I did the modern at Paeroa..classics mean more work!

A sidecar slut is probably the only good slut..

jellywrestler

7th April 2011, 17:41

A sidecar slut is probably the only good slut..
not in my mind girl....

Kickaha

7th April 2011, 17:57

I enjoy the classics much more than I did the modern at Paeroa..classics mean more work!

The modern was being ridden to slow if that was the case

scrivy

7th April 2011, 20:57

I enjoy the classics much more than I did the modern at Paeroa..classics mean more work!

Come for a ride on the Busa at the 'Act-a-goat-day'.... er, I mean 'Have-a-go day'!

Kickaha

7th April 2011, 21:36

Come for a ride on the Busa at the 'Act-a-goat-day'.... er, I mean 'Have-a-go day'!

From what I've heard every day is "Have a goat day" for you

scrivy

7th April 2011, 21:52

From what I've heard every day is "Have a goat day" for you

Did that bloody goat squeal????

Pussy

7th April 2011, 21:57

Did that bloody goat squeal????

How long has sidecar bob been referred to as "goat"?

scrivy

7th April 2011, 22:03

How long has sidecar bob been referred to as "goat"?

Well, since he squealed like one at Eastern Creek every time we went into turn 8!!

Mind you, I probably did go into turn 8 too hot a few times........... (but don't tell him that.............!!)

FLIPTOP

7th April 2011, 22:39

Hi Guys, Just like to say it was a shame not all classes were at the last two rounds. Without enough entries nothing the clubs can do. But Name one class that hasn't had a mishap with oil on the track at some stage. All classes have mishaps now and again. And yes I have had to clean up after them. But racing is expensive as we wives understand and it does have to be fun to keep you doing it. Good on everyone who gets out there and gives it a go. Great racing and congratulations to everyone who takes part. See you all out there.

sidecar bob

8th April 2011, 07:42

Mind you, I probably did go into turn 8 too hot a few times........... (but don't tell him that.............!!)

Id worked that out for myself.
In my experience, if your rider dosent make you think youve overcooked & are going to bin it at least 3 times a lap then youre well off the pace.
To put it another way, you should pretty much be in a constant state of undie package.

skilly035

8th April 2011, 13:09

not in my mind girl....

Someone had to say it!

old rig

8th April 2011, 17:29

Did that bloody goat squeal????

i thought it was turn 8 that i heard a squeal
what a great weekend you can't ask for much better some of the closest racing that i have done realy nice people,great track,can't wait to go back

scrivy

9th April 2011, 09:47

i thought it was turn 8 that i heard a squeal
what a great weekend you can't ask for much better some of the closest racing that i have done realy nice people,great track,can't wait to go back

You guys rode really well mate! Great to see that old Porteous machine still knows it's way around the Creek! With Gavin on it, it did a faster lap time than mine this year! He was a legend!!

The Kiwi teams held their own, and as a result, we won the Trans-Tasman challenge 132 points to 131!! Kiwis can fly!!

As Arnold Schwatzinigersomething says 'I'LL BE BACK!!'

Pussy

10th April 2011, 12:17

The Kiwi teams held their own

Sure you weren't holding Bob's?? :whistle:

k1w160

28th April 2011, 22:49

And the solo's were just as much fun at the Creek as the sidecars...:yes:

There are plans in the wind for the aussies to send a container of two of sidecars and solo's across this way for a return match, the last time we had the Trans-Tasman Challenge was in the 90's and it was a real blast.

Yes, we lost some entries in a couple of meetings, but it's the riders decision where and when they choose to race, plus it's going to pay off when they come over this side of the ditch and have their butts kicked here as well.

Me, I'll definatley be taking my bike back to the BSFOS again next year, but with a much faster pilot tham me riding it.