Speedway Sidecar Lunacy

[cc rider]

Sorry if not correct forum, but I'm excited & need to tell someone... :yes:

Aussieland

I bought a road race sidecar last year so I could swing. '84 GPZ900. Did a bit of Interclub, Intro Days etc. Was a blast. First race was at Phillip Island :wings: I just kept saying to myself... Oh fruck, I'm racing HERE!
Took it out for the Broadford Bike Bonanza (a 2 day expo of motorcycle sport) wknd last & managed to get a seasonned rider to spin 'round with. Was great for learning curve, as my rider is new to the sport.
... so I got offered a swing on a mates speedway rig... I'm hooked. I never knew there could be such an amazing feeling as having centrifical force sling ya back up from checking out the riders boots. HAHA!

I must of done OK cause I now have my first race this wknd... on an R1... too sweet too sweet

I'll post some pics if anyone interested.

Well, thanks for listening
Is always nice to share when ya wet ya pants

CC

[FJRider]

Of course we are interested ... :yes:

[Maha]

Come on Cas...out with the skite pics.

[cc rider]

Alright... give us a chance guys :laugh:

I'll try post some up tonight. Not sure how to do video though :scratch:

have to run to work now


poo

[Crasherfromwayback]

I must of done OK cause I now have my first race this wknd... on an R1... too sweet too sweet

I'll post some pics if anyone interested.



Awesome news...and yes...lots of pics please!!

[cc rider]

Ok... update time. Sunday 22nd

We were racing 2 bikes. A bucket & an R1. Alternating races. 8 races for the day.
It took a bit to get used to it. Race 2 on th bucket was great. Had a cuddle with another chair & their front tyre wore through my glove. I was concentrating so hard I didn't realize until I felt the burn. What a dick, aye.
Totally stuffed up the 2nd R1 race. Got out of cinque. It was so quick.
Rear wheel was worn & I couldn't get enough weight over the rear wheel for traction.
(race 5 of 8) Race 3 on R1 had a restart. So new rear wheel & chain shortened... we got traction... awesome start off the line, approx 100k/h into trun 1, then........

I don't remember it all. From what I've been told, another sidecar & ours clipped handlebars which sent us the wrong way & we got rear ended by the poor guys behind. They flipped. Both bruised & sore, but ok, thank god.
I lost my grip.
I recall seeing them come off their rig... I think I was flying at the time. I landed on my back on the left side. I saw the other sidecar & thought 'I don't really want to get run over', so I crossed my arms while rolling, sliding & closed my eyes (cause we all know how protective that is haha).

I can't say enough how fantastic the race officials, ambos (3 crews at the track... was busy day) & my rider were. They took my jacket off in one piece for which I'm thankful. Ambo just cut the zip. My pants, not so much. Ash got the honors of cutting down the back seem. Luckily I put panties on when Ash said I'd get too hot in leggins. :laugh:

I had suspected back & hip injury with tingly fingers so the ambos decided to helivac to Melbourne. I just wanted to get off the track.

Fracture to lumbar. Bruised sacrum & bum. Hyper-extended thumb. Bloody luck girly indeed.
Apart from that I had the most awesome day. Would have loved to finish the bucket races. Well all of them really. The adrenaline pumps like you wouldn't believe... everyone eats lollies like... well like lollies :laugh:
I am so thankful to Ash for giving me a chance to have this incredible race experience (I can't stop smiling) & being a most caring friend.

Practice day coming up next mth, so hope to get more time on the bucket. :Punk:

So that was my wknd.

CC

Pic 1 is first feel off Ash's other chair 8 Apr
Pics 2 to 6 R1 on 22 Apr
Pic 5 just before off
(will add video when I work out how)

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[Quasi]

Holy Crap Cas -you were one lucky chick, and glad to hear youre ok. Sounds like you now have a new addiction and look forward to hearing of more earth moving moments of fun and excitement. Stay onboard in future please!

[The Singing Chef]

Bloody hell woman! Sounds awesome, sliding along is an interesting feeling indeed.

[Mom]

You mad bugga! Thank God you are ok. Ring you later today :yes:

[FJRider]

I'm glad you're ok. Sounds like you're not giving it up either ... GO GIRL ... :niceone:

[cc rider]

Holy Crap... Sounds like you now have a new addiction and look forward to hearing of more earth moving moments of fun and excitement. Stay onboard in future please!Haha! Jus a lil one. Though it may be the copiuos amounts of red snakes speedway folk devour :msn-wink:
Am having velcro stripes added to leathers hun :niceone:


Bloody hell woman! Sounds awesome, sliding along is an interesting feeling indeed.I'm off to the leather repair guy this wk to get my Power Ranger suit ironed out. Sliding is much goodness my friend... just need to leave it to the bike to do all the slidin. Does this mean you've inspected the track also?


You mad bugga! Thank God you are ok. Ring you later today :yes:Checky... you calling me mad :bleh:
Good thing god likes girls in leather, aye. A call awesome :wings:
Oh, I caught up with nallac the other wk. He's doing good. I've landed him with a mischievous crowd. I don't like his hair cut.


I'm glad you're ok. Sounds like you're not giving it up either ... GO GIRL ... :niceone:Thanks FJ. Can't give-up. It's my happy place. :D

[Crasherfromwayback]

Heal up soon you! Awesome to see you're not put off by the bad luck and hurt.

[Mom]

Heal up soon you! Awesome to see you're not put off by the bad luck and hurt.

She wont feel a thing once I have kissed it all better :innocent:

[Crasherfromwayback]

She wont feel a thing once I have kissed it all better :innocent:

Don't recall her saying she hurt that bit...:bleh:

[Mom]

Don't recall her saying she hurt that bit...:bleh:

I am sure she said her botty hurt, she has a cutest buns :o

I just tried to ring her, but she is not home :no: and she must have a new mobile # to the one I have.

[Foxzee]

Bloody Nora Kitten...that wasn't supposed to happen!

Well at least you have ticked off "Choppa" ride from your to do list so there will be no further need to try that stunt again:nono:

Heal fast chickie xx

[cc rider]

Heal up soon you! Awesome to see you're not put off by the bad luck and hurt.Ta hun. I have to get better soon. Have a road practice day soon & speedway practice day in 3wks. :apumpin:

Nah... I had a brill time. Not racing for sheep stations, but loving it.


I am sure she said her botty hurt, she has a cutest buns :o :innocent: Why thanky sweetheart :hug:
I credit the bun clenching in tight corners ;)




I just tried to ring her, but she is not home :no: and she must have a new mobile # to the one I have.Oh profound poo-ness :weep: I'm home... I'm home... been home all wk... this wknd it's jus me & the fiendish lil mouse who found chocolate in my gearbag & went on a sugar craze...I'll teach him not to nibble my nuts (hazenuts you rudies) It's not over Sir Mouze

add a + to the front of the number. Check it with my profile number.


Bloody Nora Kitten...that wasn't supposed to happen!

Well at least you have ticked off "Choppa" ride from your to do list so there will be no further need to try that stunt again:nono:

Heal fast chickie xxwas a lil like having kittens :eek:

Yeah, Ash would have jumped in for a bird's eye view given half a chance. :laugh:

Got the big crayon out for the check list. Tarrengower Hill Climb next. Am I right that you've done a hill climb or two???
Thankyou young miss :hug:

PS - for the KB Angels... the heli-medic was way cute ;)

[Foxzee]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]was a lil like having kittens :eek:

Yeah, Ash would have jumped in for a bird's eye view given half a chance. :laugh:

Got the big crayon out for the check list. Tarrengower Hill Climb next. Am I right that you've done a hill climb or two???
Thankyou young miss :hug:

Hell no not me..if I did I wouldn't remember A: the Hill Climb or B: the "Choppa...nor could I hold a crayon to draw stick figures afterwards!

Go kitten you have the inspiration, talent and drive to succeed. We will however need pic's and loads of them!

Have fun ...love and hugs :hug:

[cc rider]

Hell no not me..if I did I wouldn't remember A: the Hill Climb or B: the "Choppa...nor could I hold a crayon to draw stick figures afterwards!

Go kitten you have the inspiration, talent and drive to succeed. We will however need pic's and loads of them!

Have fun ...love and hugs :hug:Haha! It must be the drugs :crazy: (mine)

Talent... will have to wait for that, but is what I've always wanted to do, even when I sook about it. :baby:

I have some road racing footage. Does anyone know how I get it from my laptop to KBland?

Is nice sharing my goof ups when being so far away. luvs ya too :love: (not very race professional :Punk:) lol

[haydes55]

I have some road racing footage. Does anyone know how I get it from my laptop to KBland?


Try uploading it to youtube then posting the link.

Nice work getting on the side of a sidecar! There are 4 girls who swing on sidecars at Rosebank, Auckland (and they do quite well!).

Sunday was the Auckland Sidecar champs and 3 female swingers ended up in 2nd, 6th and 9th out of 20 sidecars!

[cc rider]

Thanks for encouragement Hayden. I usually say on too. :laugh:
Well done girls. Was that speedway or road racing? I'm lucky enough to know a few of the top scoring ladies here. Would be cool to be in a girls only race.

Am trying to set-up Youtube now. Will run new thread for my road race sidecar.

I found a bit (13 quick seconds) of footage of my off. Will post it once I workout what's what. Was filmed at a distance.

[haydes55]

Was speedway sidecars of course! Have you met Phillipa Burns over in Aussie? She's gone over there to race for a while.

[cc rider]

Of course, what was I thinking. haha!

Not heard the name, but I've only just started to meet the dirt folk. I'll ask around. Would be cool to meet her. I'm in Victoria.
My friend (rider) Ash is heading to New Plymouth on Fri, for 2 mths. Is there any speedways in the vacinity?
I'd love to be able to hook him up with some like minded soles. He'll have the lend of a Ducati SS, but he may get withdrawals for the track. :laugh:

[haydes55]

Of course, what was I thinking. haha!

Not heard the name, but I've only just started to meet the dirt folk. I'll ask around. Would be cool to meet her. I'm in Victoria.
My friend (rider) Ash is heading to New Plymouth on Fri, for 2 mths. Is there any speedways in the vacinity?
I'd love to be able to hook him up with some like minded soles. He'll have the lend of a Ducati SS, but he may get withdrawals for the track. :laugh:

Yes there's a speedway track in palmy but they barely let the bikes race there :no: and it's almost the off season, most clubs have 1 meeting left if any at all.

[cc rider]

Yes there's a speedway track in palmy but they barely let the bikes race there :no: and it's almost the off season, most clubs have 1 meeting left if any at all.Phillipa is definitely known round & with respect. :yes:

Same here, one race date left. Next Sat. I won't make it back to fitness by then. But there's Mega Days during the off season.

I'd rather get race ready for my road sidecar with a whole seasons racing ahead. I'd like to try a lil speedway style hanging off the road rig though. Cool