Burt Munro Challenge (B B B B M)

[PLUG]

... Backways, Byways & Beyond - to the - Burt Munro ...

You may be aware the INAUGURAL Burt Munro challenge is on in Invercargill over the weekend 24-26 of November.

Not only is it a rally with all the usual trimmings, it's been sprinkled with a unique Southland flavour in the form of a full weekend celebrating all things motorcycle racing.

There is beach racing Saturday morning - circuit racing @ Teretonga in the afternoon & speedway in the evening - all with in walking distance of the rally site.


But Wait There's MORE
A full days street racing @ Wyndham on the Sunday

For me, it's an event not to be missed. Did I mention it's the INAUGURAL event.

I have a bit of a idea/plan that involves getting there & back by more shingle roads & tracks than blacktop. It will probably be a 6 day round trip from Ch-ch.

I'm fishing to see if any KBers out there might be keen to do something like this & travel the roads less used to the (did I mention it's the) inaugural Burt Munro Challenge.

[Ruralman]

I'm halfway between Milton and Lawrence in Sth Otago.Let me know if you want a place to camp on the way there or back - some great back road trips around here which could be worked in with your trip and I could ride with you. The weekend itself won't suit me.
Good luck pulling this together

[98tls]

Had thought of going down but Farkin hell its expensive...a mate worked out that if you went to all the main events over the weekend you are looking at shitloads just for entry fees.....think i will just go up to the winchester rally instead.

[clint640]

Awesome idea. I'm coming south in dec so not this year but maybe next.

Is there a prize for competing in all the events on the bike you ride there? :cool: Better brush up on my speedway technique :Punk:

Cheers
Clint

[SDU]

Would be Awesome to join you on the adventure trip & the Rally oops! I mean the INAUGURAL Burt Munro challenge, but I don't think Lemans & I could swing enough time off work for it.
Hope you get lots off takers.

[scumdog]

Had thought of going down but Farkin hell its expensive...a mate worked out that if you went to all the main events over the weekend you are looking at shitloads just for entry fees.....think i will just go up to the winchester rally instead.

Likewise, I know the Invers rally is closer but I'm already set for Winchester, bummer they're on the same weekend.

Apparently Musclecar Madness is same weekend as Woodstock Rally next year so will have to toss a coin for that too.

Anybody have a date for the Glenorchy rally?

[Rashika]

Likewise, I know the Invers rally is closer but I'm already set for Winchester, bummer they're on the same weekend.

Apparently Musclecar Madness is same weekend as Woodstock Rally next year so will have to toss a coin for that too.

Anybody have a date for the Glenorchy rally?
Have a looksee here, 13-14 january apparently...I'll be there

http://www.bikerallys.co.nz/january.htm

Ditto re the Burt Muroe one, would love to do it but it clashes with the Winchester... damn it, why??!!

[Transalper]

Have a looksee here, 13-14 january apparently...I'll be there

http://www.bikerallys.co.nz/january.htm
That's last years Glenorchy stuff still on that site... guess you'll have to stay tuned for the update when they find out themselves.

And back to the BBBBM...

A nice dream but don't expect to be able to go myself

[Paul in NZ]

Hmmm... Paul N wonders...... Do you reckon Burt would have liked this???

Met him once in his elder years and somehow.... I don't think he would have bothered going..

Sounds fun for non Burts though!!

[miSTa]

Sounds like it would be a great weekend and as much as I would like to go, its not going to be this year.

[PLUG]

Let me know if you want a place to camp on the way there or back.
Good luck pulling this together

Hmmm ... Let you know & stay tuned.


Had thought of going down but Farkin hell its expensive...a mate worked out that if you went to all the main events over the weekend you are looking at shitloads just for entry fees.....think i will just go up to the winchester rally instead.

Rally entry fee ... Pre $35 - on the day $40 ... this get you free entry to Teretonga & the Speedway ... $5 for the beach racing viewing ... road racing T.B.A. - suspect it would be what you would pay for Paeroa-Wanganui-Nelson-Greymouth entry ... yes ... if you are racing entry/registration fees apply & suspect it was these that he seen.



Awesome idea. I'm coming south in dec so not this year but maybe next.
Bring ya plans forward ... it'll be a hoot & you know it.


Is there a prize for competing in all the events on the bike you ride there? :cool: Better brush up on my speedway technique :Punk:

Only Speedway/Sidechair bike can race in the speedway events ... bugger ... as I can see an orange blurr bouncing around the track ... every other event can be entered ... perhaps we could glue a speedway bike cut out to the LC4 & THEN you could get the prize.


Would be Awesome to join you on the adventure trip & the Rally oops! I mean the INAUGURAL Burt Munro challenge, but I don't think Lemans & I could swing enough time off work for it.
Hope you get lots off takers.

Bugger Lemans ... he can stacy at home ... GO GIRL.


Likewise, I know the Invers rally is closer but I'm already set for Winchester, bummer they're on the same weekend.

Tractors welcome ... just throw a set of knobblies on.


Ditto re the Burt Muroe one, would love to do it but it clashes with the Winchester... damn it, why??!!

They tell me it won't NEXT year.



A nice dream but don't expect to be able to go myself.

What sort of dream was that TA ???



Met him once in his elder years and somehow.... I don't think he would have bothered going..

Sounds fun for non Burts though!!

Was he still racing when you meet him ??? ... have you read George Beggs Book ??? ... Burt loved free stuff & attention - on his terms ... fun for non Burts ??? ... there was only one Burt & he is a genuine piece of Kiwiana ... it's about his spirit.

[laRIKin]

Bugger Lemans ... he can stacy at home ... GO GIRL.

Well you will have to hold the bike up while she gets on then.:shutup:

[Ruralman]

That's last years Glenorchy stuff still on that site... guess you'll have to stay tuned for the update when they find out themselves.

And back to the BBBBM...

A nice dream but don't expect to be able to go myself

Jantar is getting all the dates on the Chatto creek site - you'll find the Glenorcy etc on here
http://chatto-creek-mcc.tripod.com/id3.html

[Ruralman]

Well you will have to hold the bike up while she gets on then.:shutup:

I see a market for a hydraulic centre stand - a lone ranger run up and dive aboard, start her up , and then cruise away as the undercarriage gently retracts - and then theres something for the bike as well!!!

[Transalper]

Jantar is getting all the dates on the Chatto creek site - you'll find the Glenorcy etc on here
http://chatto-creek-mcc.tripod.com/id3.htmlYep, he's got 2006 dates there too. I'd expect 2007 to be 12 and 13 January assuming it's the same weekend. Thats Friday night (you can't forget Friday) and Saturday and night.


And back to the BBBBM....

What sort of dream was that TA ???That be a DAY dream

[PLUG]

Well you will have to hold the bike up while she gets on then.:shutup:

I tride ONCE ... man she is one liberated woman that SDU ... I got a right hook for me trouble.

[PLUG]

And back to the BBBBM....
That be a DAY dream

A 6 day dream ??? ... It could be 5 if we scootered home on the Monday ... we would have to be up early ... Naaaar ... I love me sleep ins'.

[laRIKin]

I see a market for a hydraulic centre stand - a lone ranger run up and dive aboard, start her up , and then cruise away as the undercarriage gently retracts - and then theres something for the bike as well!!!

:shutup: :shutup: :shutup: :shutup: :shutup: :yes:

[laRIKin]

I tride ONCE ... man she is one liberated woman that SDU ... I got a right hook for me trouble.

Flat palm to the forehead, will hold her fists at bay.:msn-wink: :whistle: :rofl:
Just watch the feet.:gob:

[Winston001]

Heads up guys. A wee way ahead but thought you should all know. 24 - 26 November. Beach racing followed by track racing at Teretonga Raceway, finishing with speedway. Some of my mates are already organising to come down so it would be good if some Kiwibikers turned up too.

This has the potential to be a big event because it will be embraced by the local community as well as bikers.

http://www.burtmunrochallenge.southlandnz.com/burtmunro/theEvent

[far queue]

See here also ... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=34886

[Winston001]

Well shag, Far Queue. I did a search and came up with nothing so thought I'd give a heads-up. I'll bump it nearer the time. Thanks.

Winston

[branco]

There's 20 of us heading down from westport. Should be a blast.

[calmone]

There is a few of us from the North Shore looking to head off on the 22nd to Wgton ferry over that night and head to Invercargill on the next day (Thursday). Looking to head back on Sunday night to Hamner and then wander back north on Mon/Tue. Unsure of numbers at the moment possibly a couple of Guzzi's a BMW and the odd Triumph and of course the Bandit.
Hope the HP are a little more liberal in the South than up our way at the moment as it might end up a long slow trip.:(

[JT.]

Myself and a few workmates will be heading down from just north of Christchurch for this. Probably head down inland and then come back up the coast. Sounds like a great weekend planned.

[xsive-rider]

cheaper boat tickets for bikers & thier machines too.
$35 for bike each way + $35 per person each way.
there is a number you must quote to get the discount, i think it's on the southland website.
theres also a link from the radio hauraki web site.

[sunhuntin]

im lookin at coming to this, with any luck. thinkin head down on wednesday, be back by the following thursday.
gonna try and do a fast run going down, but will take my time coming back up to look around and shop.

[bushy]

What day are you leaving JT. At this stage a few of us are leaving Rangiora Friday morning. Looking at heading home Sunday or Monday. There is a mixture of bikes so won`t be breaking any land speed records but should be a good weekend.

[robertydog]

Going down on the 22nd. wiil be on the 2.00pm ferry. Back on the boat on the 28th. Heading down via the west coast. should be about seven of us.
If any one wants the cheap ferry. You ring the Interislander groups desk ph 0800878898 and say you are attending the Burt Munro Challenge and quote wh5100 Cost is $30.00 for a bike and $35.00 for an adult.

[JT.]

What day are you leaving JT. At this stage a few of us are leaving Rangiora Friday morning. Looking at heading home Sunday or Monday. There is a mixture of bikes so won`t be breaking any land speed records but should be a good weekend.

Yeah leaving friday morning also. This is the first time I'll be riding with them so just tagging along, think there'l be about 6 or 7 of us. Not going inland anymore though as we staying just south of Dunners on Friday night, but may come back up the west coast depending on weather.

[Winston001]

Looking forward to meeting some of you at the Rally. We need a flag or agreed place to bump into each other and I'm not sure what to suggest. Any ideas?

I've got three mates coming down from various places and we are planning on visiting the Truck Museum on Friday afternoon. Despite living here, I've never seen it. Details on the Venture Southland website.

[Joni]

This Press release came through to KB from Jared Loves' team. :scooter:

JARED LOVE READY FOR BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE

Street Champion, Jared Love is all set to light up the streets of Invercargill on the big Ducati 996R this weekend. With a bag fill of wins and a new BEARS lap record set at Phillip Island, Australia in August, this is the combination to watch for as Jared streaks down the streets of Wyndham at speeds in excess of 250km per hour.

This weekend is the first time the Burt Munro Challenge has been held and its all in the name of Burt Munro, the man who holds the land-speed record on a Indian Scout. His feat was so great it has made the big screens with the block buster The World's Fastest Indian. This weekend is a tribute to the great Kiwi from Invercargill, NZ.

Invercargill have put together "one hell of a weekend" with the Burt Munro Challenge Rally, Beach Race, Memorial Endurance Race, Speedway Spectacular and Wyndham Street Race. It will be the place to be however if you can't make it, SKY TV have confirmed they will be filming a two hour special.

LOVE will race the Fast by Marcus Ducati at the Endurance Race Saturday 24th November at Teretonga Raceway and the Wyndham Street Race on Sunday the 25th November in both Formula 1 and BEARS classes. With competition coming from as far as the UK and US, the racing should be fast paced and exciting, but with 6 wins from 6 starts at the Greymouth Street races fresh in his mind from four weeks ago, Jared is very confident.

We hope to see you all in Invercargill.

[scumdog]

Lots & lots of bikes heading past my place on the way to the Burt Munro.

Wind is REALLY going for it and I would say a wet ride from Clinton to Invercargill (about 100km of travel)for those going.

Me? I'm heading north, wind will be behind me and so (with a bit of luck) will the rain.:yes:

[Winston001]

Yeah the wind is getting up a bit but it'll blow out. Might make for an interesting night in the tent!