Wairarapa Sprints and Gladstone Hillclimb

[Deano]

I have just had the inside gossip on these two events.

There are BIG plans afoot people, but they will need volunteers and some support.

A meeting is being held at the top pub in Greytown on Monday 21 August at 7.30pm, to discuss the ideas and work out what will be required to make it happen.

I am hoping to go along. Place your interest here and we can car pool there from Wgtn/Hutt if you're keen.

Time to step up people. :Punk:

[cowpoos]

Poo's will come to the pub!!

[Deano]

Poo's will come to the pub!!

Yea and there's FREE BEER !!!!!

[cowpoos]

Yea and there's FREE BEER !!!!!
no shit???? nah....your fucking with me!!! are ya?

[Paul in NZ]

Bugger - gunna be outta town damit....

I'd like to help 'cos I like the idea. I'd be keener if there was a classic section / class or even a bike show or something to attract others. I'd even promote it in the Classic club...

[James Deuce]

I'd like to help out, but I can't come to the meeting because I'm working.

[Deano]

Bugger - gunna be outta town damit....

I'd like to help 'cos I like the idea. I'd be keener if there was a classic section / class or even a bike show or something to attract others. I'd even promote it in the Classic club...

There are plenty of classes - an old Trumpy was there last year.

This meeting will be to discuss more than just the sprints and hillclimb though..........I'm guessing there wil be something for EVERYONE if this event kicks off.

[ajturbo]

hey if the timing is ok ( for the races) i just could help out... wave a flag or sumthing...and i will drag luke down to help out also....

[Uncle B]

I'll make it.
Does anyone know the name of the pub?

[The_Dover]

Yea and there's FREE BEER !!!!!

Fuck, if there's free beer I might even come to the pub.

[sugilite]

If I can get my 750 converted back to road form in time, I'll be there :yes:

[Deano]

Okay - got a bit more info.

The pub is called .......The Top Pub.

The meeting is more about higher level organisational matters at this stage -

* music and loudspeakers (sound systems)
* MC to announce riders names, bikes, times form last year etc (sounds like Linda ??)
* screenprinting (entry forms and certificates)
* sponsorship and prizes
* video and photos
* probably much more which I haven't thought of

They would like to have names and details of persons willing to marshall and timekeep.

But, it looks predominantly about money and ensuring the events are well run, encouraging lots of partcipants and spectators while not running at a loss. (or too much of a loss).

Dave Anderson Motorcycles has been approached, as will several shops in the Hutt and Wgtn.

They are currently devising a checklist of issues to address but if you think you or your company can help out in any way with the above or other things ?...then please feel free to come along.

[jimbo600]

Sounds good to me man. I'll be up for the meeting. Can't help out at the 1st sprints as I'll be away, and I'll be a competito for the other events. Keen to support in any other way I can though.

[Pex Adams]

I'll make it too.

[cowpoos]

If I can get my 750 converted back to road form in time, I'll be there :yes:
you can crash at mine that night if you want to...

[Deano]

Anyone keen to come along can PM me for a lift from the Hutt if you like.

[Darkman]

Ill be keen to help out..not sure what I can do though. Ill ask my company if they can help too.Let me know what is needed.

[mikey]

yeh cool. that way i can drink all day tomorrow

[Deano]

URGENT URGENT URGENT

Tonight's meeting is at the Greytown Hotel, not The Top Pub.
Greytown Hotel is the last pub on the right as you leave Greytown, after the Green Man Pub.

[skelstar]

Tell em we want topless pit bunnies.

[Deano]

Tell em we want topless pit bunnies.

A wet t-shirt competition has been suggested....:yes:

Dunno if that would include a wet jock competition though........sorry Dover :innocent:

[Slingshot]

Don't know if this is too late to be suggested but I reakon they should try and get the media there. Perhaps that boy racer show (Import X I think).

It would be great to raise the profile of motorcycling.

[MikeyG]

Might be replying a little late but I'll do marshalling etc if I am free on the day of the show. Any ideas when it will be?

[skelstar]

Wouldnt mind hearing about the meeting last night if you get the chance.

[mikey]

a few people drove to the top pub, drew was going to ride, but didnt even get the bike out of the garage before he cancelled,
i went casue i thought i heard there was free beer, but there wasnt

[skelstar]

...i thought i heard there was free beer, but there wasnt

Haaa ha!!!!

[Deano]

Sprint proposed for 24 Sept.

Busy at mo, but more info to follow soon.

[Deano]

Righto - the meeting was very positive, and the organisers appeared very surprised and pleased at the turnout.

Welly and Wairarapa hardcore represented alright.

Poos, Rossi Gal, Pex Adams, Unlce B, Darkman, Mikey, BusaJim and partner, myself and Mrs Deano attended - usually they get about 7 people in total, so they were very impressed.

Thanks guys and gals for your time and effort in making it there.

Sorry Mikey, alas there was no free beer, but almost a free meal when I forgot to pay....

Issues discussed were MNZ criteria - such as the need for every entrant to have a 'day licence' to participate (unless you already have an MNZ licence). Unfortunately this will escalate the entry fee but it is still likely to be under $50.

Protective riding gear will be clarified with the MNZ rules, but hopefully will not be too onerous. (same as previous years by the looks)

Sponsorship by way of prizes is anticipated, and various suppliers of motorcycle equipment and others are being approached - offers are welcome. Many thanks to those who have already agreed - you know who you are :first:

A flyer has been drafted and should be out by the end of the week. This will be found at local bike shops. A new revised (and sexy...so I'm told:shutup: ) website may be in the making, with entry form and disclaimer attached.

Anyway - I don't want to steal all the organisers' thunder, so I'll leave it at that for now.

The organisers' should be logging on in here any day now and will post a full report on what is happening.

This should be bloody good !!

[skelstar]

Good on ya guys for going along.

So...any news re: brollie dollies?

just wondering

[Slingshot]

This should be bloody good !!

Fantastic, thanks Deano (and others that went along).

I'm keen as mustard...the only problem is with all this extra promotion, we won't get as many runs in.

Oh well, if there are brollie dollies it will well make up for it...and Skel...leave your bikini at home mate!

[James Deuce]

..and Skel...leaveyou bikini at home mate!

Nooooooooooo, the humanity!!!

Won't someone think of the children? PLEASE!!

[skelstar]

Just so its known: Im not responsible for that image.

It was a long time ago and I was young and needed money

[Deano]

I'm keen as mustard...the only problem is with all this extra promotion, we won't get as many runs in.


Maybe, maybe not. I'm not entering as I will either be marshalling or on a camera. The price has increased by almost $15 due to the need for a day licence, so that may put a few off. If there are too many entries I guess they will cap it. MIGHT PAY TO PRE ENTER BEFORE THE DAY !! Which raises another issue if it is rained off and postponed - cheers...another thing to discuss at the next meeting.



Oh well, if there are brollie dollies it will well make up for it...and Skel...leave your bikini at home mate!



So...any news re: brollie dollies?

just wondering

Bloody perverts, the both of you.

I am going to ring Red Bull for potential sponsorship though........you know ........the Red Bull Girls in the skimpy outfits......:Punk:

[Uncle B]

Calling all Welly riders and further afield....
The organisers are a non-profit organisation and to keep these unique Wellington events going we need to support them.
So, turn up to either watch our own Welly riders going for gold or have a go yourself and keep these events alive.

As Deano said, the organisers were very surprised at the level of support shown at the meeting.
Now we need to back that up with numbers on the day.

[Str8 Jacket]

I wouldnt mind giving it a go, but would my bike be OK to enter on? How much? (sorry if you've posted the cost already!)

[skelstar]

Provided they let perverts ride, Ill be there.

[Str8 Jacket]

Provided they let perverts ride, Ill be there.

You disgust me!

[Wasp]

i'd be keen to have a couple of timed runs done, count me in (cost dependant - you gotta remember gas+food for the day comes to a bit already)

[Deano]

I don't wish to pre-empt, but looks like $43 for sub 400cc entries and $50 above 400cc. All entrants may receive a certificate with their top speed and standing 1/4 time. Plus potential for prizes...

Generally speaking, if you can afford a 600cc + bike, you can afford another $7.

AND, hopefully, the Red Bull girls will be there...

[skelstar]

...the 'Red Bull girls' better not be Team Piston Broke in thongs.

[Titanium]

Id be keen to head down for a squirt .... the event will go on the calender right?

[Slingshot]

Maybe, maybe not. I'm not entering as I will either be marshalling or on a camera. The price has increased by almost $15 due to the need for a day licence, so that may put a few off. If there are too many entries I guess they will cap it. MIGHT PAY TO PRE ENTER BEFORE THE DAY !! Which raises another issue if it is rained off and postponed - cheers...another thing to discuss at the next meeting.





Bloody perverts, the both of you.

I am going to ring Red Bull for potential sponsorship though........you know ........the Red Bull Girls in the skimpy outfits......:Punk:

Now you're thinking...couple of years back on a KBer back we'd stopped in Carterton for lunch. As we were all getting set to get on the bikes and head off...this Red Bull mini stopped and out jumped a couple of red bull skanks, anyway...we obviously unmounted the steeds and obliged as they climbed on a couple of bikes and had photos taken!!!

How about Tui girls too, if the ad is anything to go by they'll be hot!!!

[MD]

Thanks Deano for kicking this off and going to their meeting. I was in Palmytown yesterday, so it was all too much to get back to Wgtn then Greytown.
Anyways I'm doing my best to talk the event up and get people to enter.
A lunch time silly buggers session might have been a worthwhile suggestion if they want to encourage the locals to come watch.

[chanceyy]

Id be keen to head down for a squirt .... the event will go on the calender right?


laffing .. a squirt huh ... do BMW's squirt ??

you been quiet lately titan ...

[Dafe]

Cheers Deano and all the other Wellyrapa crew for a good showing.

Now lets pray to the rain/wind gods.

I'm a starter for the standing 1/4's.
Happy to Marshall at the hillclimb this year.

I'll also be the first to admit that I'm too chicken to see how fast my bike will go. I begin to freak out after 270 (Bike/nerves getting wobbly).
Don't trust my leathers will do much for me over that speed either. Will See.

For the newbies, Here's a teaser - courtesy of slingshot.

[sugilite]

Sprint proposed for 24 Sept.
Hmm, day after round 5 of the actrix. I may come along to practise my starts on the ZX10R. No poos, I will not bring my 750, I may fall asleep 1/2 way down the strip.

Now, PLEASE tell me the hill climb is not on the Weekends of March 3rd/4th, Manfield round of nats or 10th/11th Pukeboringkohe round of the nats?

Dafe, does your bike weave at high speed?

[Dafe]

Dafe, does your bike weave at high speed?

It starts getting quite shakey through the handlebars after 270.
That is with mirrors attached too. I don't know how much difference it will make removing them.

[the yoshie]

onya Deano

Thanks for helping to get this up and running, I'll be a starter if I'm not in the hospital helping mrs yoshie haveing our baby:crybaby: He's due on the 27th sept.

[sugilite]

It starts getting quite shakey through the handlebars after 270.
That is with mirrors attached too. I don't know how much difference it will make removing them.

Thats just plain wrong Dafe, it should not be weaving full stop. The mirrors will not make a diff in my opinion.
Please check your rear wheel alignment, do not rely on marks on swing arm though....

[Sparky Bills]

Sweet!
Sounds like these events may just have a hope.
Am looking forward to them both!

[Dafe]

Thats just plain wrong Dafe, it should not be weaving full stop. The mirrors will not make a diff in my opinion.
Please check your rear wheel alignment, do not rely on marks on swing arm though....

Will do, Only problem is where to test it once thats done???

[skelstar]

On the exit of Stokes Valley Rd like every other hi-po vehicle in the Wgtn region.

[sugilite]

Westlake road after the via duct bridge, 2km straight protected with riverbank only one farm road turn off. If you find it out of alignment, theres your prob. Only other thing I can think of is square rear tyre, and I'm sure you do not suffer that prob....

[Sparky Bills]

I like the sound of having the Red Bull girls there!
But hope they dont get offended when i tell them i dont drink RedBull or any other shite like that:innocent:
Ive managed to get some Pirelli goodies and other spot prizes.
Will be in touch tommorrow Dean!
This is looking good! Im getting excited.

Bring on the flying 1/4!!
I dont know how my clutch will feel after a few standing starts. It didnt feel too flash after the 2Hot2Handle show. Will see how we go.

[LB]

I've managed to briefly get my PC up and running. First time on KB for months!

Excellent stuff guys. It's great some of you are putting your money where your mouth is and helping out - these events will only happen if volunteers make them happen - thanks a lot.

I am happy to be the MC for the Sept sprints, but can't do the November ones.

[Deano]

A lunch time silly buggers session might have been a worthwhile suggestion if they want to encourage the locals to come watch.

That is being considered....just for you 'silly buggers' MD !!


onya Deano

Thanks for helping to get this up and running, I'll be a starter if I'm not in the hospital helping mrs yoshie haveing our baby:crybaby: He's due on the 27th sept.

Sweet, and congratulations mate.



Now, PLEASE tell me the hill climb is not on the Weekends of March 3rd/4th, Manfield round of nats or 10th/11th Pukeboringkohe round of the nats?


Possibly will be the last week in Feb - definitely looking at other events to see it won't clash. It may coincide with the Martinborough Fair or cycle race, so everyone will have to leave early to avoid traffic, or if travelling by bike, keep it fairly sensible getting through the traffic.

[sugilite]

The Martinborough fair is held on the first Saturday of Feb and then march....

[Deano]

It starts getting quite shakey through the handlebars after 270.
That is with mirrors attached too. I don't know how much difference it will make removing them.

How about wheel balancing ?

Could that cause it ?

[sugilite]

nup, that causes up and down type vibration at worst, not "weaving"

[ajturbo]

They would like to have names and details of persons willing to marshall and timekeep.
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well luke and i could do stuff like that... but knowing luke, he will want to race... dam kids:scooter:

[Uncle B]

nup, that causes up and down type vibration at worst, not "weaving"
Wot about steering head bearings as he likes to pop the odd wheelie

[sugilite]

Fair enuff, but unlikely on an 06 bike, the 9 never poked it's steering head bearings the whole time I had it, and I may have been quilty of a wheelie or two :innocent:

[cowpoos]

No poos, I will not bring my 750, I may fall asleep 1/2 way down the strip.


My bike won't be up and running by then anyway bro....I might have to sit this one out....even though I desparatly need to practise starts...!!!!!

Aria's gunna go along and give you guys the learn in the drags though!! so wairarapa haredcore will represent!!!

[sugilite]

I'm on the Waiarapa Electrol roll, so do I count as Waiarapa hardcore?

[cowpoos]

I'm on the Waiarapa Electrol roll, so do I count as Waiarapa hardcore?
do you drink tui or jim beam?

[magicfairy]

I am happy to be the MC for the Sept sprints, but can't do the November ones.

Brilliant - you did a great job the day you did this "informally" Spectators really appreciated knowing who was next - (and their bike model, wife's name, shoe size, latest bin ...)

I was at the meeting, I am BusaJims partner. Good to see the Welly crew turnout.

[MD]

xxxxx road xxxxx at the end if ya brakes fail. If you find it out of alignment, theres your prob. Only other thing I can think of is square rear tyre, and I'm sure you do not suffer that prob....

Seriously man can you edit/delete that post! Too much information. It's not just the hills that have eyes around here, as they say. No need to shit in our own sandpit. And some may find that even irresponsible. If I take part in the sprints, as an act of social responsibull-ness I intend to limit my speed to the government recommended 100kph. Just for once it wouldn't hurt the rest of you to try it. :done:

[mikey]

ill be a marshmallow for the sprints, if you give me a walkie talkie to talk to people, else ill get lonely sitting in the sun drinking piss all day.

[sugilite]

Seriously man can you edit/delete that post! Too much information. It's not just the hills that have eyes around here, as they say. No need to shit in our own sandpit. And some may find that even irresponsible. If I take part in the sprints, as an act of social responsibull-ness I intend to limit my speed to the government recommended 100kph. Just for once it wouldn't hurt the rest of you to try it. :done:

Fair enuff, reference to speed removed. I'll leave the other info as there will always be people who will explore their bikes capabilities. If they feel they must, they might as well do it in a safe (relatively) place and it is the safest place I know of.
If there is a tax agent at the end of the straight and they do not see them, thats the risk they take.
If the tax agent has time to sit there all day on the off chance that is! I've not been there for at least 10 years and I know things change, but I never ever saw tax agents on that road ever or anywhere else of state highway 2 in the rapa. It's not like they don't know what goes on, on the back roads, they are not silly.

For the record straight line speed bores me. But I do need to practice those starts, hence I'll prob be at the sprints.

I've read your post like 5 times now and for all the world it looks like your saying you will be going 100 kph at the sprints. I hope your joking, you will be eating into other peoples run times doing that :lol:

[MD]

No Sugilite it's the reference to the holyland of speed location that worries me, not the reference to speeding.
Good point though. I can build in the allowable tolerance of 11kph to my 100kph runs. Might still better a few peoples times :laugh: :woohoo: :chase: :wacko: :clap: :blip: :doobey: :slap: (don't you just love these little guys)