2014 NZSRA Sidecar 'Have-a-go' day

[scrivy]

This is not to be confused with the NZSRA 'Have-a-goat' day, 'Act-a-goat' day, nor the 'Have-a-deigo' day.....

Anyway......
Yes folks, the Sidecar Racing Associations 'Have-a-go-day' is again on this year at the Taupo Motorsport park on Saturday, May 10th.

Again it will be on track 3 (The old track - do not go to the new track). The day will kick off from 9:00ish till 1:30ish. The reason I say ...ish is because of the Trucks and Drags and only having a draft schedule at this stage....
$10 will get you 3 laps on a sidecar of your choice.

Tell all your mates that want to have a go, as this is an event not to be missed!!!

For those of you that haven't done it before, PM Drew or Kiwifruit to see what they think of it....... (Mind you, they are hard bastards.....)

[nodrog]

Choice! can I come?

[scrivy]

Choice! can I come?

If you grip it properly, and hold your tongue in the right place.... :wacko::crazy:

[Juniper]

I'm in!!!!!

[Stirts]

If you grip it properly, and hold your tongue in the right place.... :wacko::crazy:

Now who's getting confused ... that sounds more like the NZSRA 'Have-a-goat' day! :eek:

[Kickaha]

Choice! can I come?

You coming out for a few laps on the side of the LCR with me?

Promise I'll be gentle with you;)

[ptroy]

Keeen

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[scrivy]

You coming out for a few laps on the side of the LCR with me?

Promise I'll be gentle with you;)

Oh, oh,........ pick me, pick me....... :shit::yes:

You know I could do it......... :shutup::shifty::love::facepalm:

[Kickaha]

Oh, oh,........ pick me, pick me....... :shit::yes:


I do need a passenger for next year

[koba]

Any max laps?

Is that a 'wing it on the day' thing?

[Kendoll]

I do need a passenger for next year

Ooh! Me me me! :eek:

Maybe let me have a go first though... we will be there!

[nodrog]

You coming out for a few laps on the side of the LCR with me?

Promise I'll be gentle with you;)

I was thinking that, but the other way around.

If im having trouble sleeping ill jump on the side with you.

[Kickaha]

Ooh! Me me me! :eek:
I need someone local


I was thinking that, but the other way around.

If im having trouble sleeping ill jump on the side with you.
You do that, let me know how it works out for you after you wake up

[scrivy]

I need someone local
YOU MEAN THAT CAN PLAY THE BANJO AND HAS WEBBED FEET??? :eek:

You do that, let me know how it works out for you after you wake up
He'll wake up in ICU!!!

[Kendoll]

I need someone local

...Also someone that has a clue would probably help! (as in, definitely not me :bleh:)

[Kickaha]

He'll wake up in ICU!!!
:innocent: No idea what you're talking about

...Also someone that has a clue would probably help!
Scrivy gets by ok so I'm not sure that's a requirement

[nodrog]

I do need a passenger for next year

Shaun's keen.

[Kickaha]

Shaun's keen.

I'd rather someone without a head injury

[nodrog]

I'd rather someone without a head injury

He's all better now.

[scrivy]

Shaun's keen.

Is Kick going to the IOM??

[racer40]

Hey Im joint favorite for bucket sidecar GP next week, must be my new passenger for event. You better get on the site Gordie & vote for youself. I did some work on yours today ( put a race # on it )

[Bert]

Hey Im joint favorite for bucket sidecar GP next week, must be my new passenger for event. You better get on the site Gordie & vote for youself. I did some work on yours today ( put a race # on it )

Choice; post some photo in the bucket forum.


Side note: Have-a-go day.
We have our old postie chair (been sitting in lock up for 6-8 years).
If we bring it up, would there be the right people to do the chair certs etc?
Getting keen to get back out there, but long since removed from the association and entire process....

[nodrog]

Hey Im joint favorite for bucket sidecar GP next week, must be my new passenger for event. You better get on the site Gordie & vote for youself. I did some work on yours today ( put a race # on it )

I hope you put the #1 on it?

[Drew]

Choice; post some photo in the bucket forum.


Side note: Have-a-go day.
We have our old postie chair (been sitting in lock up for 6-8 years).
If we bring it up, would there be the right people to do the chair certs etc?
Getting keen to get back out there, but long since removed from the association and entire process....

This is when a lot of the boys and girls have the cert done, so it's a safe bet.

If it needs a tag as well as the check, it might be an idea to contact the powers that he to make them aware of what ya need.

[racer40]

Sorry Bert, not computer freindly so cannot post, but there is something on NZSRA facebook. The have a go day is an excellent time to take big sidecar out for a test or certification

[nodrog]

Choice; post some photo in the bucket forum.


Side note: Have-a-go day.
We have our old postie chair (been sitting in lock up for 6-8 years).
If we bring it up, would there be the right people to do the chair certs etc?
Getting keen to get back out there, but long since removed from the association and entire process....



As my computer savvy friend Chris has said, Ian Staples is planning to do some certs at the have a go day. you can contact him through arsebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewZealandSidecarRacingAssociation

Making sure you are up to date with the current rules will make your life easier.

[Bert]

Sorry Bert, not computer freindly so cannot post, but there is something on NZSRA facebook. The have a go day is an excellent time to take big sidecar out for a test or certification


As my computer savvy friend Chris has said, Ian Staples is planning to do some certs at the have a go day. you can contact him through arsebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewZealandSidecarRacingAssociation

Making sure you are up to date with the current rules will make your life easier.

Thanks guys.

Time to re read the regs and sort her out (old pinkie)... Had tags somewhere, but it's been moved around a lot (and even miss placed for a while; now found and time to show up Drew)...:bleh:

[nodrog]

Thanks guys.

Time to re read the regs and sort her out (old pinkie)... Had tags somewhere, but it's been moved around a lot (and even miss placed for a while; now found and time to show up Drew)...:bleh:

Got any pics?

[Bert]

Got any pics?

Shitty one but you get the idea...

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[nodrog]

Shitty one but you get the idea...

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Is that Traceys old one?

[Bert]

Yip.
But big Stu couldn't handle the pink...

All been stripped re powercoated, painted. Raced only a couple of times then life turn pear shaped...

[Drew]

Be good for someone to get that out there, with the white CBR powered...thing.

Looks like quite the handful.

[scrivy]

Yip.
But big Stu couldn't handle the pink...


Neither can Gordy...... but that's a different story......:facepalm::shutup::shit::blink:

[scrivy]

Two months to go......................:eek5::Punk:

[Drew]

Two months to go......................:eek5::Punk:

You're just looking forward to a hoon on our chair!

[scrivy]

You're just looking forward to a hoon on our chair!

I guess you owe me a few laps on the side...... Payback......:shutup::shit::confused:

[Drew]

I guess you owe me a few laps on the side...... Payback......:shutup::shit::confused:

You've swung before. That time we went out was the only time I've ever tried it. I imagine you'll be a lot less scared than me.

[nodrog]

start saving

[Shaun Harris]

Be the best $10 bucks any one can spend

[swarfie]

I promise I won't scare anyone....:lol:

[Shaun Harris]

Are any of the later modern rigs going to be there

[swarfie]

Are any of the later modern rigs going to be there

Yeah heaps...probably even some for sale.

[Shaun Harris]

Yeah heaps...probably even some for sale.





Cool, been there done that on the older units, just want to see what a modern one is like to swing on

[nodrog]

Cool, been there done that on the older units, just want to see what a modern one is like to swing on

Bring Beer.

[Shaun Harris]

Bring Beer.






I never leave home without it, or anywhere after having it

[Kickaha]

Bring Beer.

I'm not sure he's allowed anymore head injuries

[Shaun Harris]

I'm not sure he's allowed anymore head injuries






You know I have a permanent one any one

[scrivy]

296176

Just for those of you who want to come to the Have-a-go day, but don't want to go to the Truck meeting.
Use the old track entrance !!!

[nodrog]

You know I have a permanent one any one

We can hardly tell.

[Juniper]

Hey anyone going down from Auckland and staying the night keen to split accomodation?

A couple of the units will sleep 4, 6 if you dont mind sharing a queen bed. Thinking about getting 1 or 2.

The motel has heaps of parking for bikes and trailers. Huge lounge with open fire. Anyone keen for some good company, food and a warm place to sleep?

[scrivy]

Hey anyone going down from Auckland and staying the night keen to split accomodation?

A couple of the units will sleep 4, 6 if you dont mind sharing a queen bed. Thinking about getting 1 or 2.

The motel has heaps of parking for bikes and trailers. Huge lounge with open fire. Anyone keen for some good company, food and a warm place to sleep?

Geez, don't advertise that you will share a queen bed..... Gordie and Bob will be in like a robbers dog....

[sidecar bob]

Hey anyone going down from Auckland and staying the night keen to split accomodation?

A couple of the units will sleep 4, 6 if you dont mind sharing a queen bed. Thinking about getting 1 or 2.

The motel has heaps of parking for bikes and trailers. Huge lounge with open fire. Anyone keen for some good company, food and a warm place to sleep?

Almost sounds better than your place Scrivy, & where else do I get to share a Queen with Gordie? what to do.

[nodrog]

..... where else do I get to share a Queen with Gordie? ....


Is DP not coming?

[Mental Trousers]

Almost sounds better than your place Scrivy, & where else do I get to share a Queen with Gordie? what to do.

But isn't Gordie a Queen??

[Kickaha]

where else do I get to share a Queen with Gordie? what to do.

Probaby pretty much anywhere you like as he's such a whore

[Stirts]

Probaby pretty much anywhere you like as he's such a whore

He's Queen Whore

[Drew]

Room in the dungeon too.:shifty:

[scrivy]

Almost sounds better than your place Scrivy, & where else do I get to share a Queen with Gordie? what to do.

Right... feck ya then.... I'll get Drew to park his Dungeon in the drive, and I'll put another Queen bed in my lounge.... problem sorted.........

Oh, did I say I've got another Gopro.......:shifty:

[Juniper]

I'll get the queen all to myself then!! I don't like to share my queens so all fine by me! :innocent:

[Shaun Harris]

not long now for some seriously cheap fun folks

[Stirts]

5 sleeps to go!!!

[scrivy]

5 sleeps to go!!!

Holy shit!!!

You not plan on sticking around after the "Have-a-goat" Day???

Try ringing helpline, or Depression NZ.
They'll fix ya!

[Stirts]

Holy shit!!!

You not plan on sticking around after the "Have-a-goat" Day???

Try ringing helpline, or Depression NZ.
They'll fix ya!

Effn ah get me thet goat right thar, ah ain't sticking roun' no mo'e than ah have t' an ah sertainly won't be depressed.

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[scrivy]

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Feck me!!! That goats got some great tongue action................
You might push Gordie to one side.......

[swarfie]

Feck me!!! That goats got some great tongue action................
You might push Gordie to one side.......

Bugger Gordie....we'll all be pushing in for a bit of that......She's Baahaaayoutiful :killingme:lol:

[Stirts]

Feck me!!! That goats got some great tongue action................
You might push Gordie to one side.......

Only if I was directionally challenged :shifty:


Bugger Gordie....we'll all be pushing in for a bit of that......She's Baahaaayoutiful :killingme:lol:

Naaaaaw Goatie was all ready and rearing to go, until you said that...

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[scrivy]

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Sweet, Nevs in!!

[nodrog]

Sweet, Nevs in!!

Cos it's upside down?

[scrivy]

Cos it's upside down?

Sort of.... just cause its got four legs and dags.......
Oh, and its easy.........
...and slow enough to catch....

[Juniper]

Hey so how many people are going????

Leaving the big BP station at 5:30 if people want to ride down with us.

[eelracing]

Hey so how many people are going????

I'm in,i've been wanting a go on a sidecar for ages...see you there.
Should I bring extra undies?

[haydes55]

What time does the racing start tomorrow morning?

[Juniper]

I'm in,i've been wanting a go on a sidecar for ages...see you there.
Should I bring extra undies?

I'm bringing my spare helmet.

[eelracing]

What time does the racing start tomorrow morning?

Not racing,it's a have a go day for anyone who want's to see what it's like.09:30am start to 1:30pm.$10 for 3 laps...bargain.
However there is some drift-car racing going on the other half of the track throughout the day.

[MadDuck]

What a wicked day. Big thanks to the sidecar crews for letting us "Have a Go".

It is something I have always wanted to try and I was most fortunate to get to have a go at Drew and Nodrog :rolleyes:. Thank you fellas for not sending me skidding down the track although at one point I did think I was letting go. Drew claiming he could not hear me screaming above the bike......lol

I now have a whole new respect for the swingers out there and I still cant stop smiling.... :cool:

[Drew]

What a wicked day. Big thanks to the sidecar crews for letting us "Have a Go".

It is something I have always wanted to try and I was most fortunate to get to have a go at Drew and Nodrog :rolleyes:. Thank you fellas for not sending me skidding down the track although at one point I did think I was letting go. Drew claiming he could not hear me screaming above the bike......lol

I now have a whole new respect for the swingers out there and I still cant stop smiling.... :cool:

I'm glad you enjoyed it luv. Great to see you...even if I couldn't hear you.

[koba]

That was fantastic!
I knew it would be good but it was better than expected, great vibe about the place too.

[haydes55]

I think I scored the best deal from the have a go day. I had 4 rides on a couple sidecars. I ended up being offered to swing on the Harley sidecar today. So I stayed the night in taupo and raced today as well.

3 laps of the little track yesterday was nothing compared with trying to hold on for 6 laps of the bigger track today. From about lap 4 I was hoping for the last lap board haha. The hardest thing I have ever done was try to hold on around a right hand corner when I was on the left side of the bike.... Fucked up the corner so bad that I had to go around a right hander holding my body on the bike from flying off the outside of the bike by my hands only. Being shit scared of falling off is motivation enough to not let go.

My leathers are worn down from rubbing against the track, my boots need a bit of glue from abusing them, my hip feels like one big bruise and I'm physically drained from the racing.... But it was the best weekend in a long time. And all on my birthday.

Special mention to Juniper for managing to get her helmet on the ground mid corner and giving herself a bit of a concussion. Talented girl you are!

[Drew]

Think I saw her get her head down. Front exiting on a classic? Was wondering what the hell whoever it was, was thinking.

Great day out, many a happy face coming off the chairs all morning.

[koba]

The hardest thing I have ever done was try to hold on around a right hand corner when I was on the left side of the bike....

I found that Harley incredibly hard to get from left turn to right turn position on.
I got the feeling it was set up for someone much bigger and stronger than me...

Still fizzing at such a great day.

[haydes55]

I found that Harley incredibly hard to get from left turn to right turn position on.

I got the feeling it was set up for someone much bigger and stronger than me...



Still fizzing at such a great day.





The usual swinger is only about 80-90kg. But Keith isn't a small boy so he only cares about the swinger being there for the left hand bends to keep the chair wheel as close to the ground as possible. So most right handers I just hauled my ass into the middle. The series of right handers I got right over the wheel though.

[Devil]

I had a ball. Was my first time on a sidecar. Really enjoyed it. Did a long chair, a short chair and a classic. Classic was definitely the hardest! Was that the actual Nodrog on the BMW? I should have introduced myself - particularly after getting in the way of the gear shifts and sucking at getting over to the right hand side. :shutup:

[nodrog]

What a wicked day. Big thanks to the sidecar crews for letting us "Have a Go".

It is something I have always wanted to try and I was most fortunate to get to have a go at Drew and Nodrog :rolleyes:. Thank you fellas for not sending me skidding down the track although at one point I did think I was letting go. Drew claiming he could not hear me screaming above the bike......lol

I now have a whole new respect for the swingers out there and I still cant stop smiling.... :cool:

You did good Ducky, Glad you enjoyed it.


.... Was that the actual Nodrog on the BMW?.....

I try to keep my meatspace identity a secret, it helps me keep my teeth.


Glad you guys had fun, I was rooted after the end of it. Its harder than racing, its a fine line between making it exciting for everybody without the danger of throwing them down the track.

If anybody is keen to get into the sport further and would like to have some more track time, just get hold of one of us. There maybe the opportunity to get on with somebody at a test day over the winter period.

[Madness]

I try to keep my meatspace identity a secret, it helps me keep my teeth in.

You will still take 'em out if asked nicely though, eh?

[nodrog]

You will still take 'em out if asked nicely though, eh?

that's another $10

[Kendoll]

Glad you guys had fun, I was rooted after the end of it. Its harder than racing, its a fine line between making it exciting for everybody without the danger of throwing them down the track.

I am not surprised!! You guys really had your work cut out for you with all us newbies.

Thanks again so much for the ride though, absolutely loved it - if you ever need a swinger you know where to go :woohoo: (I was the one in the black leathers and matte black and white shoei)

[eelracing]

Well done to the Sidecar Association for putting on such a great day.
If success were to be judged by smiles on dials then congrats on a top job.

[Juniper]

Hehe loved it. Was great fun... holding on for dear life... some screaming...

And an inappropriately timed snooze after! :rolleyes:

[scrivy]

Who da chicken shit Gordie.....??
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[scrivy]

Hey Gordie, I'll ride and you swing. I'll just go slow and smooth......

F@CK OFF!!! IT'S MY SIDECAR............. :rofl:

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[Ribit]

Brilliant day. Another great way of living on the edge of destruction.
Thank you to all the outfits that made the day possible.

[nodrog]

heres a photo of me And Scrivy

http://mortons.mortonsmedia.net/media/u/298_1573863633.jpg

If anybody else has any photos, post them up in here so everybody can see what its all about.

[Stirts]

I have some video footage of Scrivy before he went on the side for you...

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[scrivy]

I have some video footage of Scrivy before he went on the side for you...

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Nah, I was sweating more than that!!!! :baby::baby:

[nodrog]

There will be some outfits going out for some testing/posing this Saturday at Puke if anybody is keen to come along for a look/chat etc.

[Kickaha]

There will be some outfits going out for some testing/posing this Saturday at Puke if anybody is keen to come along for a look/chat etc.

Well I would but we're racing Levels, you could come down to that instead

[nodrog]

Well I would but we're racing Levels, you could come down to that instead

Well I would be guaranteed a podium, or have you got more than 3 chairs?

[Kickaha]

Well I would be guaranteed a podium, or have you got more than 3 chairs?

You might get a top 6 if you finish, although seeing as the track has more than 4 corners you might get a bit puffed and have to pull over

[nodrog]

You might get a top 6 if you finish, although seeing as the track has more than 4 corners you might get a bit puffed and have to pull over

Top 6? WTF??? Oh, you guys count the swingers too?

More than 4 corners, fuck that im not keen on an endurance race!

[Kornholio]

There will be some outfits going out for some testing/posing this Saturday at Puke if anybody is keen to come along for a look/chat etc.

Oh true, can anyone join in?

[nodrog]

Oh true, can anyone join in?

Yeah, its a puke test day.

[scrivy]

Yeah, its a puke test day.

Who's going to be puking??
Someone new going for a swing on your BM?

Your rough riding would make anyone puke........

:devil2::lol:

[nodrog]

Who's going to be puking??
Someone new going for a swing on your BM?

Your rough riding would make anyone puke........

:devil2::lol:

Ya foof!....

[scrivy]

Hi, I'm Gordie, and I cheated.....

I promised Scrivy that if he did a race on the side of my sidecar, I'd do a race on the side of it with him riding. He manned up to the task, but alas, I didn't......

So I'm sorry for cheating, and all the lives I've fucked up because of it.

Love Gordie....











:baby::lol::killingme

[nodrog]

Hi,

My name is Scrivy and Im supposed to be the smart one, clearly Im not.

Sorry,
Scrivy.

[scrivy]

Hi,

My name is Scrivy and Im supposed to be the smart one, clearly Im not.

Sorry,
Scrivy.

GORDIE YA BASTARD ---- you logged into my KB again....!!!!!

[Kornholio]

Yeah, its a puke test day.

Short notice but see what I can do