Barry Sheen Festival of Speed, Hampton Downs, Labour Weekend

[codgyoleracer]

http://www.barrysheenetranstasman.co.nz/

[macclan]

will be there on the faithfull lc if my foot fixes in time :eek5:

[codgyoleracer]

will be there on the faithfull lc if my foot fixes in time :eek5:

Faithfull ?, Didnt she tell you to "get off" last time you rode her.......

[macclan]

no never wasnt faithfull that threw me was the tire that didnt want to play properly

[angelindisguise]

will be there on the faithfull lc if my foot fixes in time :eek5:

well if it isnt better by that time im always after flaggies for that weekend if interested :D

[GD66]

Not sure of the final lineup, but Aussies Rex Wolfenden, Robbie Phillis and Glen Kelleher were all mentioned in dispatches as riding that weekend, all good intrepid men. Kelleher will be riding a Wilton-donated TZ and will no doubt be under instruction from his regular entrant Rob Hinton to get after Mr Discombe...:blip:

[macclan]

well if it isnt better by that time im always after flaggies for that weekend if interested :D

will keep that in mind if i cant ride but im working on being fit to ride at the moment

[racer40]

As of last night 100 entries received for Barry Sheene, 51 classics, 46 posties, 3 sidecars, only 2 aussie bikes in the entry so far with about 27 bikes expected.

[Henk]

Will get Our entry in in the next two weeks or so when Rick is back.

[racer40]

As of last night, 151 entries received inc most of the Aussies, still 3 weeks until entries close

[Henk]

As of last night, 151 entries received inc most of the Aussies, still 3 weeks until entries close

Sent ours Wednesday night so probably picked up by the postie yesterday and still in the mail.

[sharky]

As of last night, 151 entries received inc most of the Aussies, still 3 weeks until entries close

Choice! Is there a confirmed entries list that we can view? My money has been taken so I presume I am in...

[racer40]

As of last night, nearly 180 entries rec for Barry Sheene, not inc 27 Aussies, cant give you a list yet, but some confirmed names. Rob Phillis, Cam Donald, Rex Wolfenden, Glen Kellahar, Doug Chivos from Aus. Terry & Hayden Fitzgerald, Paul Pavlovich, Dave Cole, Nick Cole, Trever Discombe, Alan Delator, Chris Swallow, Peter Tanner from NZ, entries close next week & will then sort out what to do with over subscribed feilds !

[nodrog]

As of last night, nearly 180 entries rec for Barry Sheene, not inc 27 Aussies, cant give you a list yet, but some confirmed names. Rob Phillis, Cam Donald, Rex Wolfenden, Glen Kellahar, Doug Chivos from Aus. Terry & Hayden Fitzgerald, Paul Pavlovich, Dave Cole, Nick Cole, Trever Discombe, Alan Delator, Chris Swallow, Peter Tanner from NZ, entries close next week & will then sort out what to do with over subscribed feilds !

you forgot me :niceone:

[Fast Eddie]

I sent my entry in a wee while ago, do we get some sort of confirmation letter/email if the entry has been processed and accepted?
I haven't heard back yet, thats all

[Kickaha]

you forgot me :niceone:

We've been trying do, I might have to take up alcohol again after that weekend to help me forget

[racer40]

Yeah Fast Eddie, they got yours, cause they sent something through for me to pay for it, yes they will be posting out acceptences, passess in next week or so

[Fast Eddie]

Wicked! cheers mate

[racer40]

As of last nite, 249 entries recieved inc Aussies, biggest class pre 82 P/C with 74, has now been split jnr/snr, pre 89, 40. senior classic, 38 350 classic, 36 classic sidecars 16, modern sidecars 18, classic 250 21. more ex nz champs entered plus other top riders, Mike Pero, Dave Ogden, Jay Lawrence, Eddie Kattenburg, Glen Williams etc this on top of previous list. still 1 day till entries close.

[Stirts]

I might have to take up alcohol again after that weekend to help me forget

After? fark that, I need a bender prior to race weekend to kill my remaining brain cells. I have committed myself to swinging in a race, on a classic sidecar.

I just shit myself a little.

But we gonna beat you and Gordie :bleh:

[Kickaha]

But we gonna beat you and Gordie :bleh:
You need to lay off the medication

[PirateJafa]

After? fark that, I need a bender prior to race weekend to kill my remaining brain cells. I have committed myself to swinging in a race, on a classic sidecar.

I just shit myself a little.

Awesome, Squiggles and myself will be in the same class on #277, so feel free to say hi :)

[Kickaha]

Me and Gordy will smoke both of you, he tells me he's a riding god:yes:

[scrivy]

Me and Gordy will smoke both of you, he tells me he's a riding god:yes:

Hate to tell you Kick, but Gordys dyslexic. He really meant to say he's a 'dog' at riding....... :yes:

[racer40]

Well entries now closed, & 330 bikes entered, a couple of classes added in to take the huge number entered

[steveyb]

But why?
Great to see the numbers, but what is it that has drawn these numbers?
The international aspect?
The Barry Sheene name?
Only old bastards on old bikes have the money nowadays?
Only the one event?
Why do we not see proportionate numbers at modern bike events, but which I mean NZSBK?
Imagine NZSBK with even 200 bikes entered.

[sidecar bob]

But why?
Great to see the numbers, but what is it that has drawn these numbers?
The international aspect?
The Barry Sheene name?
Only old bastards on old bikes have the money nowadays?
Only the one event?
Why do we not see proportionate numbers at modern bike events, but which I mean NZSBK?
Imagine NZSBK with even 200 bikes entered.

Im sure the organisers of this event would be happy to share their recipie for success with any interested parties.

[Billy]

Im sure the organisers of this event would be happy to share their recipie for success with any interested parties.

Checked in with Kev today,Just to make sure there was nothing more I could for them and see if they had everything under control,They are a bit blown away themselves at the numbers,They thought somewhere around the 240-260 mark,Probably a combination of factors really,A/ Its a one off meeting,B/ Its a new and international meeting,C/ A number of the classic members also have Postie machines so are dragging them along as well,D/ They are also running sidecars,Also they have kept the entry fee as low as possible.

[jellywrestler]

Im sure the organisers of this event would be happy to share their recipie for success with any interested parties.

be careful it aint a success till it's over, you don't want to jinx it all

[gammaguy]

But why?
Great to see the numbers, but what is it that has drawn these numbers?
The international aspect?
The Barry Sheene name?
Only old bastards on old bikes have the money nowadays?
Only the one event?
Why do we not see proportionate numbers at modern bike events, but which I mean NZSBK?
Imagine NZSBK with even 200 bikes entered.

Im pretty sure you already know the answer to all those questions

the fact is the water is running out of the plughole quicker than the tap is flowing to refill it.

do the math

[rustys]

Could someone tell me, is there any Camping at the track on the Friday night, at Hampton Downs for the Barry Sheene event ?

[racer40]

Hi there, yes camping at track fri nite, but gates dont open until 7.00pm due to the track user that day. scrutineering between 7 & 8.30 that evening to try & get through a few ( 100 )

[racer40]

Oh yeah forgot, gates locked again around 10.00pm, and reopen at 6.50 in morning

[Duke girl]

Thanks Chris for the info you are doing a great job. See you there, Skip & Russell. :)

[Racin Jason]

Have people recieved their entry confirmation and tickets yet? Still waiting on mine.

[trustme]

Arrived today

[racer40]

Thanks Skip, today we set up the spectator campsite (fenced an area off so you cant go in lake ) & then Hampton mowed it. Also unloaded the 2 x 40ft Aussie containers, 38 bikes inc 5 sidecars, then the S.I 20ft container, 9 bikes.
Passes started being posted a couple of days ago, everyone should have them very soon. meeting tonight to sort out more stuff, so will pass on any more info i get.

[Duke girl]

It's definitely going to be 1 hell of a Great meeting indeed. Looking forward to having my fellow Aussie mates over here speaking my Lingo. Good luck to all the Riders competiting in this Awesome & Memorable event. See you all there.:)

[Rick 52]

Entry and tickets arrived yesterday, work is finished on the sidecar today ..
Looking forward to a big weekend !!





52 + 13 = # 65

[scrivy]

Entry and tickets arrived yesterday, work is finished on the sidecar today ..
Looking forward to a big weekend !!





52 + 13 = # 65

Mine arrived today.
52 - 1 = # 51

[RDjase]

6 times 9 equals 42

[Henk]

1+1=3 but only for very large values of 1

[Voltaire]

got my tickets today....Are:banana: they having a the track parade? thinking of taking another old bike for a spin...:msn-wink:

[misterO]

I plan to be there on Saturday, hoping to get some righteous photos...

[nodrog]

got my tickets today....Are:banana: they having a the track parade? thinking of taking another old bike for a spin...:msn-wink:

theres this -

http://www.barrysheenetranstasman.co.nz/event-details/bsttc-track-ride

[Fast Eddie]

Thanks Skip, today we set up the spectator campsite (fenced an area off so you cant go in lake ) & then Hampton mowed it. Also unloaded the 2 x 40ft Aussie containers, 38 bikes inc 5 sidecars, then the S.I 20ft container, 9 bikes.
Passes started being posted a couple of days ago, everyone should have them very soon. meeting tonight to sort out more stuff, so will pass on any more info i get.

mint! all the organizers are doing a mint job, I got a phone call checking where my bike was (biketranz took it not the container with rest of SI bikes) and to let me know my entry pack was on its way etc. Very organized and onto it I thought.

Can't wait for next weekend! its going to be awesome, see you all there

[GD66]

Is there a link available so we could have a trawl through the entry lists ?

Should be a cracker : hopefully they get stinking hot weather and a massive crowd...

[racer40]

There is a parade on sunday for exotic machines of the era, I beleive a couple of McIntosh bikes, maybe the Britten that will be on display, not sure what else . On Monday there is a public track ride, first 100 bikes into the park ferma, for 3 laps or so behind a named rider, not a track day event, just a slow leisurly ride around to say you have done it. ( sponsered by Triumph ) There is now 10 classes, with alimit of 40 in a race which means most races have over 35, classic sidecars 17, modern sidecars 19

[Voltaire]

theres this -

http://www.barrysheenetranstasman.co.nz/event-details/bsttc-track-ride

hmmmmm WOF.....bugger....:(

[jellywrestler]

There is a parade on sunday for exotic machines of the era, I beleive a couple of McIntosh bikes, maybe the Britten that will be on display, not sure what else . On Monday there is a public track ride, first 100 bikes into the park ferma, for 3 laps or so behind a named rider, not a track day event, just a slow leisurly ride around to say you have done it. ( sponsered by Triumph ) There is now 10 classes, with alimit of 40 in a race which means most races have over 35, classic sidecars 17, modern sidecars 19

Will the BSL be there Chris? I told Bill Buckley early August of the meeting and he said He should get it out, passed on the message to Bubbles so hopefully we can see another piece of good kiwi stuff.

[jellywrestler]

There is a parade on sunday for exotic machines of the era, I beleive a couple of McIntosh bikes, maybe the Britten that will be on display, not sure what else . On Monday there is a public track ride, first 100 bikes into the park ferma, for 3 laps or so behind a named rider, not a track day event, just a slow leisurly ride around to say you have done it. ( sponsered by Triumph ) There is now 10 classes, with alimit of 40 in a race which means most races have over 35, classic sidecars 17, modern sidecars 19

what bikes are eligible? Do they have to be road bikes or can one score one of the racing bikes to have a squirt on?

[racer40]

Hey Spyda, Your Steve Roberts bikes would be eligible for Sun Parade, I think they have to be road bikes for Mon with WOF, check with Kevin ( Bubbles )

[jellywrestler]

Hey Spyda, Your Steve Roberts bikes would be eligible for Sun Parade, I think they have to be road bikes for Mon with WOF, check with Kevin ( Bubbles )

thanks Chris,
yeah that's what I thought, shame there was no info that that was happening till your last sundays post! As for contacting Bubbles, i've talked to him re four different aspects of the BSM meeting and haven't had a reply on any, don't think three days out anythings going to change...
hope you're enjoying being back in the thick of it all, good to have your input Chris

[scrivy]

As for contacting Bubbles, i've talked to him re four different aspects of the BSM meeting and haven't had a reply on any,

WTF??? You've talked to him, but he won't reply back?? Sounds a bit like the piccy to me......
You sure you've talked to him??? A few beers and you might have thought you had....... :dodge:

[one-speed]

Two more sleeps :)

[Fast Eddie]

Awesome weekend, thanks to everyone involved in organizing the meet, thanks to Jan n Chris Lawrence - NZSRA to get the sidecars there and in big numbers, thanks to all that helped me and my team get up there from the South Island and race. Was amazing weekend, can't wait for next year!

[rastus]

:Oops:272473272474272475272476

1.Is that the lovely sound of a ES2 Norton? 2.Nah that sounds more like a Manx..........
3.Whoops it wasn't me. 4.Who us ???? Never...

[codgyoleracer]

:Oops:272473272474272475272476

1.Is that the lovely sound of a ES2 Norton? 2.Nah that sounds more like a Manx..........
3.Whoops it wasn't me. 4.Who us ???? Never...


As you can see , we are both trying to hide our true heated rivalry............. :-) ........,

Great shots - Thanks ! :-) GW

[rastus]

As you can see , we are both trying to hide our true heated rivalry............. :-) ........,

Great shots - Thanks ! :-) GW

Terry Stephenson a sports photographer/ journalist took them.

[Edbear]

25/26/27 October. (Labour Weekend), Hampton Downs.

Should be great fun! I was pleased to have been asked to sponsor the event and will be making a contribution by way of advertising in the Souvenir Programme. If anyone else would like to getbehiond the event, please contact Robert Cochrane at robert@amcom.co.nz or by phone 06-343 7585.

[codgyoleracer]

25/26/27 October. (Labour Weekend), Hampton Downs.

Should be great fun! I was pleased to have been asked to sponsor the event and will be making a contribution by way of advertising in the Souvenir Programme. If anyone else would like to getbehiond the event, please contact Robert Cochrane at robert@amcom.co.nz or by phone 06-343 7585.


Well done, its a great event & i am planning to be there.
PS - battery is required
GW

[Peter Smith]

Well done, its a great event & i am planning to be there.
PS - battery is required
GW

:shit:What ya racing this time???????:blink:

[Edbear]

Well done, its a great event & i am planning to be there.
PS - battery is required
GW

I think I may know where you can get one... :innocent: