Bike Drags. 16 December, Ruapuna

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Sunday 16th December, Ruapuna

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac85/motorcycle-mania/Drags.jpg

[Subike]

Sounds like this could be a heap of fun.

[onearmedbandit]

I'm thinking of taking some time off work around then, I could just about tempt myself into this.

[SMOKEU]

I'm thinking of taking some time off work around then, I could just about tempt myself into this.

How the fuck do you manage to hold onto the bike while doing a hard launch without falling off the back?

[cruza]

How the fuck do you manage to hold onto the bike while doing a hard launch without falling off the back?

Given I have 2 arms and he can ride better than i ever will , I doubt he'll have a problem on the drag strip.....;)

[Asher]

Doesnt mention a entry fee?

[Mully Clown]

Was heaps of fun last time. Was $20 or $40 from what I remember.

Well worth it. Just make sure you take some headgear for when you're not wearing your helmet. Plenty of burnt people after that day.

[ellipsis]

Doesnt mention a entry fee?

...try the email address...this will be a good fun day and some rock n roll later at an after match function...

[onearmedbandit]

Fuck it, I'm gonna do this. Should be a laugh.

[onearmedbandit]

And email sent.

[cynna]

RnRs poker run the day before - will be a good weekend

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...free entry to spectate for ladies accompanying their bloke...

[onearmedbandit]

Confirmed now, I'll be there. $45 entry fee for anyone interested.

[cynna]

another poster with more info

[cynna]

Confirmed now, I'll be there. $45 entry fee for anyone interested.

did they say what time you have to be there by? may be tempted to take the trike out

[brp]

did they say what time you have to be there by? may be tempted to take the trike out

"Do ya want 100 KG on the back for extra traction" :msn-wink:

[cynna]

"Do ya want 100 KG on the back for extra traction" :msn-wink:

sweet - always room for 2 hot chicks on the back. is your mate taking his out - there are only 2 trikes in it so far. i might get third prize

[onearmedbandit]

did they say what time you have to be there by? may be tempted to take the trike out

Scrutinering is at 9am, so be there before then. $45 entry fee, bike/trike must have current wof.

[brp]

sweet - always room for 2 hot chicks on the back

lmfao :laugh:

Nah told him about it - he upgrading front end to handle all that torque better


See on the flyer if ya got NZM licence ya stead does not need a WOF

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...weather is being kind for this event...this is going to be an entertaining and fun day...prize giving at Rodbenders Club, Waterloo Rd at 6.30 after the event...great band and cool people...come and support the locals and make it worth the North Islanders coming down...spectating ladies with their blokes get free entry...

[The Lone Rider]

When do races start, for spectators to have something to watch?

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...scrutineering 8 til 9am...racing by 11am...

[mulletman]

This should be fun to watch cool !..:shit::Punk:

[imdying]

When I retreated from the sun, Christchurch's fastest cripple had run a 10.4.... not bad for an 11 year old bike in 29 degrees ridden by a one armed maniac :niceone:

[Subike]

When I retreated from the sun, Christchurch's fastest cripple had run a 10.4.... not bad for an 11 year old bike in 29 degrees ridden by a one armed maniac :niceone:

He looked and rode with a heap more confidence than a lot of them other fellas, a pleasure to watch some of the riders doing good passes.
Pity that some could not read their lights, the amount of hole shot disqualifications was crazy.
In all a great days entertainment, thanks to the riders from here that took part.

[mulletman]

Good value for $ i reckon ,lots of interesting machines :niceone:

[ellipsis]

...it gets hot out there I know, but that was ridiculously hot...was relieved when the V8 trike put me out of the running...couldn't have sat on the dummy grid?, waiting one more time, would have melted what little brain I have left...good time though...first time I have ever run the wrong way at Ruapuna legally... OAB is certainly no slouch on that Suzi...

[onearmedbandit]

Wow what a blast, as imdying said it was 29 out there, no shade and standing around in full leathers all day. I'm knackered. But I exceeded my own expectations and won 3 of my races (out of 4). Can't complain with that. A great days racing. Prize giving soon, I'm not up for anything (except being a prized dick standing out in race rep leathers in a sea of black), but I'll go along to support those that did.

[The Lone Rider]

What happened to the guy on the purpose built drag bike, that had the ambulance and tow truck skirt down to the other end?

[Subike]

What happened to the guy on the purpose built drag bike, that had the ambulance and tow truck skirt down to the other end?

he fell off...

[onearmedbandit]

Mint, 3rd in class and $100 prize money. I made money racing today.

[cynna]

Mint, 3rd in class and $100 prize money. I made money racing today.

got second in my class. got dq in the final

was pretty slow but did ok under the dial in time

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...Im not up with how the game is played obviously...I got knocked out I thought, but ended up second in my class with prize money...

[cynna]

heres some pics

[Mully Clown]

Another great day out. I think things ran a little smoother last time but it was still well worth it.

Great seeing so many first timers picking up prizes on the night.

[cynna]

Great seeing so many first timers picking up prizes on the night.


.... and 3 kiwibikers.....

[cynna]

just found this report on the net

http://dragbikenz.com/All%20Bike%20Meet%20Rupanua%2016Dec2012.htm

[onearmedbandit]

just found this report on the net

http://dragbikenz.com/All%20Bike%20Meet%20Rupanua%2016Dec2012.htm

Good find! Cheers for posting that up.

[ellipsis]

...cool...I had so much fun that now I have decided to build one...

[cynna]

...cool...I had so much fun that now I have decided to build one...

sweet - hope we see in next dec out there if not sooner

[cynna]

Good find! Cheers for posting that up.


been trying to hunt down photos of the day. thought some of the photographers might wont to sell some pics - if they do they dont make it easy to find them

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...Don Gurteen, (Greybeard), was there taking pics...he has a picasaweb page...google it up, he may have some posted by now...

[cynna]

thanks for that. found his page but hasnt uploaded any yet - will look back in a week or so

[The Lone Rider]

One of many
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376738_10151298956940256_1466985054_n.jpg

[Mully Clown]

Euan Cameron was out there. He's probably got pics of most of you and is prepared to sell. I forget the exact pricing but I think it was around $50 for a decent package.

Good quality photos as well.

euan@cameronphoto.co.nz
337 0789
0274 334 654

[cynna]

looks like the bike day this year is 26 oct

tomorrow there is a winter meet where anyone can race - there was about 10 bikes there a couple if weeks ago. might be a good chance to have a few runs


"
Gates open 8:00am

The winter Series is a great time for new drivers to come and try drag racing as it is a very low key affair. All newcomers are welcomed no matter what you drive or ride. Street cars just need Rego and WOF and a radiator overflow bottle, drivers just need a civil licence and approved crash helmet, long sleeve shirt and long pants or overalls. DOT approved slicks are ok.

Track Entry - $10.00 per person entering the venue

Racing - Street cars - $45.00 ($10 at gate $35 racing fee)"

[cynna]

coupe of pics from julys meet