Gladstone Cliffhanger Hillclimb - March 2007

[Cliffhanger Promo]

Ok, this is a call for 'expressions of interest'.

Cliffhanger Promotions have set a date for next years 'King of the Hill', Clifhanger Hillclimb.

It was decided to run the hillclimb on the weekend of 17/18 March - this is specifically to avoid coinciding with the Road Racing Nationals during the first two weekends of March.

Numbers of entries have been falling in recent years and the event lost a 'not so insignificant' amount of money last year. We would hate to see this event fall by the wayside due to lack of interest and support. We honestly believe that this is the premiere motorcycle road sprint race in New Zealand.

6.8km rising 1000ft and having a combination of flat out kinks and tighter twisties. Warren Turner (IOMTT Racer) has been a regular for the past few years and obviously rates this event as highly worthwhile. More info and photos are available at www.cdd.co.nz/hillclimb.htm - please note that a new website is also in the early stages of design.

There is also discussion going on behind the scenes regarding a rally during the weekend of the event.........watch this space.

Cliffhanger Promotions are currently applying for 'Championship Status' from MNZ - this is your chance to grab a National Title.:first:

In order to guage the potential number of entries, we would be grateful if you could register your interest in entering this event next year.

Please reply here with your expression of interest.

[loosebruce]

Show me where to sign up :rockon:

And good on ya's for getting right behind the event, you're right in saying it would be a shame to see it drop out, hope for a massive turn out this coming year.

[sugilite]

Hell yeah, count me in!
I entered last year, see thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=26155 for my impressions on it.

I honestly believe this event will be HUGE this time.
I've received a lot of feedback from other riders that are keen to do this event.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you the organizers taking the decision to run it again considering last years turn out.

Also, Thank You from the bottom of my heart for not letting the event clash with the nationals!!!

[skelstar]

To all you Nana's out there: Im going to be riding in the hill-climb. Its not just the racers that are expected to come along to this. Its about having fun too!

Im also considering putting up some of my own money as a sub-class prize (>=$50?)...watch this space.

Class possibilities:

Nekid bikes
Not a GSXR
918-920cc :Punk:
Bikes that retail(ed) new for less than $13000
Maybe some sort of 'out of town' class (no not you Sugi)

[skelstar]

Reading through Sugi's report these people said that they would attend next time:
Kickaha, Slingshot (if Im riding youre riding buddy), Motoracer, Uncle B, kiwifruit (have your balls grown?:)).

This (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=26160) is Sugi's actual race report from last years event. Its a good read mate.

[cowpoos]

Show me where to sign up :rockon:

And good on ya's for getting right behind the event, you're right in saying it would be a shame to see it drop out, hope for a massive turn out this coming year.
we'll need two ambulances in attendence then bruce?

And yeah.....count two more in!!

[Deano]

Show me where to sign up :rockon:


You just want to show me up ya bastard.

Good on ya Bruce.......who else from da big smoke wants a go ?



Also, Thank You from the bottom of my heart for not letting the event clash with the nationals!!!

Skelstar, Limbimtimwim, Mikey and I were at the meeting last night and it took a while to confirm a date - but the Nationals were a huge factor. We had to assure them that it would make a big difference in the number of entries - don't prove us wrong......

Oh yeah - I'm definitely in....

[kickingzebra]

Could be in buddy! Glad y'all are starting early with the planning, unlike certain other street events I want to enter and can't find any info on!!

Yeah, all being well I'll be in with a grin!

[Str8 Jacket]

Im very very keen but dont really know what to expect or exactly how things work. Are there going to be "practice runs" or at least a chance to give it a go with someone being there to give advice before the real thing?

[skelstar]

str8, have a read of Sugis race report (Ive linked it)....much more details on the new website coming up.

Short answer is 'yes'.

[Uncle B]

Reading through Sugi's report these people said that they would attend next time:
Kickaha, Slingshot (if Im riding youre riding buddy), Motoracer, Uncle B, kiwifruit (have your balls grown?:)).

My balls have grown and I'll be there to give it my best shot.

[Motoracer]

For as long as I can remember, I've always had this empty feeling inside of me. I have always known that I was put on this earth for something but I just didn't know what... I used to ask out of frustration... What is the reason for my existance??

Now I know..

This event is the reason why I exist. I was born to enter this race!

I may have missed the 2004 race and the 2005 race but there ain't no way in hell I'm missing this one too!

If you didn't gather what I'm doing from the above giberish, I'm in fellas! :D

[mikey]

you missed the 06 one bro.........

but i know what you mean. come down the friday, do a few sigthing runs ride around teh wairapa an rimutakas, then sat/sunday races.

[Darkman]

To all you Nana's out there: Im going to be riding in the hill-climb. Its not just the racers that are expected to come along to this. Its about having fun too!

Im also considering putting up some of my own money as a sub-class prize (>=$50?)...watch this space.

Class possibilities:

Nekid bikes
Not a GSXR
918-920cc :Punk:
Bikes that retail(ed) new for less than $13000
Maybe some sort of 'out of town' class (no not you Sugi)


ahhhh crap..what about a fast bike with a nana rider on it...come on let me in!!!!please...ill take the fairings of the R1...

[skelstar]

you think you can beat me DM? :)

Yeah probably.

[Darkman]

you think you can beat me DM? :)

Yeah probably.

you havent seen me on the R1 yet....but am practising. My master said I'd be faster blindfolded.:yes:

[MD]

Never done it before so count me in.

[Motoracer]

you missed the 06 one bro.........

but i know what you mean. come down the friday, do a few sigthing runs ride around teh wairapa an rimutakas, then sat/sunday races.

It's a deal! Maybe have a few beers on Friday night too!

[slowpoke]

ahhhh crap..what about a fast bike with a nana rider on it...come on let me in!!!!please...ill take the fairings of the R1...

Fast bikes with slow riders....DEFINITELY sounds like my kinda race....count me in!!

[jimbo600]

Always have entered and will this time too.

Got me a score to settle............bloody fireblades

[Darkman]

Fast bikes with slow riders....DEFINITELY sounds like my kinda race....count me in!!


man..I hope that aint you on your profile pic...cause in this race, no elbows alowed!!!

[Mooch]

I'll be in. I don't race but would love to have a go. (MNZ Day licence ?)
I think some other people would be interested if a classic bike class was added.

[Deano]

I'll be in. I don't race but would love to have a go. (MNZ Day licence ?)
I think some other people would be interested if a classic bike class was added.

I'm pretty sure they have various 'year' classes - Stephan Hodgson was there this year on a mint Triumph.

[jimbo600]

I've been practising up this hill of late. Managed to get down to a 2:15 on the K6. Unfortunately I got snapped by a speed camera doing it. Photo is attached.

[cowpoos]

I've been practising up this hill of late. Managed to get down to a 2:15 on the K6. Unfortunately I got snapped by a speed camera doing it. Photo is attached.
looks like ya feel off again and you and ya bike landed in smurf shit aswell !!!!

[FIRETROOPER]

Kia ora everyone, for you's, who don't know me I,ve got the dark blue VTR1000 honda that was at the sprints on sunday. I normally turn up for the sprints and the cliffhanger aswell. You can count me in this year, I have had an absense competing for the last two cliffhangers but still there to spectate, everytime I tell me bank manager i need tires instead of paying me mortage, he just laughs at me. Great event, awesome corners, teriffic crowd.

[Ivan]

add 2 more em and my brother on RS125 Hondas we will be there.

[JayRacer37]

add 2 more em and my brother on RS125 Hondas we will be there.

Is date's still 17-18th of March??
DEFINITLY keen....had a few sighting runs on the dirty 1100, looks like serious fun!!
Have to check wether i'll be allowed to take the 600 here, but i'm sure I can pull some bike from somewhere....hope its all on!!:rockon:

[Deano]

Is date's still 17-18th of March??
DEFINITLY keen....had a few sighting runs on the dirty 1100, looks like serious fun!!
Have to check wether i'll be allowed to take the 600 here, but i'm sure I can pull some bike from somewhere....hope its all on!!:rockon:

Yep it's still on 17th and 18th.

More info and entry forms available at www.cliffhanger.org.nz

Places are limited so don't wait too long to enter.

Also check out the 'hillclimb party', which is just up the road from the hillclimb - details available on the cliffhanger website.

I'm thinking of taking a bottle of Tequila to the party so I can have shots with all the competition......one for Jimmy, one for Lance, one for Jay, one for me (over my shoulder........), one for Jimmy, one for Lance..........you get the picture.

[ajturbo]

how the hell are you going to police the "NO BYO BOOZE"???????

[Deano]

how the hell are you going to police the "NO BYO BOOZE"???????

You obviously haven't met the property owner........and he is the Mayor as well.

[Deano]

Call for volunteers to marshal/assist at the Cliffhanger Hillclimb.

Once again, I am asking for volunteers to assist with duties at the Cliffhanger Hillclimb - 17th and 18th March.

It looks like about 10 more marshals/assistants are needed.

Duties include:

Marshals at various points along the route. (you get a great view up close to the action - and a free non-alcoholic drink or two - it would pay to bring a hamper with a bit of food though)

Sausage sizzlers/drink sales/money handlers.

Time keepers.

And an MC to announce the riders etc.

A marshals' briefing will occur at about 8.45am on each of the mornings, so you would need to be there at about 8.30am. The day would end approximately 4.45pm.

Perhaps partners or friends of people entering could assist in some way ?

If you are keen - please advise by reply in here or PM me with your cellphone number.

[Paul in NZ]

If it were not for some long arranged holiday plans, Vicki and I would be there in some kind of capacity.

Sorry....

A bloody good onya for organising it...

[ajturbo]

i have an idea..
what if i help on the saturday.. do i get the sunday for free??????
yer i'm a stingy biker.. lol

[MD]

What's the difference between Cliffhanger class and Support class? Age of bike (classic racing?) , horsepower...or just top guns vs joe publics.
I'm still searching for an event with a class for 800cc parallel twins only. I'd get a bollocking in the above 601cc class up against the 160hp+ 1000/4s!
Edit; make that euro twins only

[Deano]

i have an idea..
what if i help on the saturday.. do i get the sunday for free??????
yer i'm a stingy biker.. lol

Sorry but no. If it makes you feel better I am on the committee and had to pay my entry fee as well. No discount even.


What's the difference between Cliffhanger class and Support class? ...or just top guns vs joe publics.


Yep - Top Guns vs Joe Publics - I'm a Joe....King Joe at the moment......

There are only 5 individual classes this year - 2 cliffhanger classes, 2 support classes and sidecars.

I understand that top three in each class will get a medal, with overall winner getting a trophy. We should be able to offer some prizes though for various riders/bikes, as we have done in the spirit of the sprints.

[Ivan]

Hi just wondering what class our 125's would enter in?

[Deano]

Hi just wondering what class our 125's would enter in?

Up to 600cc, either Cliffhanger Class or Support Class.

[Ivan]

Well I will go in Cliffhanger class might have to beat those slow old diesel bikes you guys call supersport bikes:innocent:

The blue smoke haze will blind you all


MUHAHAHAHAHAHA

[skelstar]

You'll probably kick my arse. 600cc power in a 919cc bike :mellow:

[Deano]

Would anyone be more willing to marshal if say a free lunch was offerred ?

Say, a can of Red Bull, a bottled water, an apple, banana and sausage in bread ?

I can raise this as an option with the committee if it will tempt people to help out.

[cowpoos]

You'll probably kick my arse. 600cc power in a 919cc bike :mellow:
well you did buy a honduh!!

[skelstar]

Ba dum tish!

Boring!

[cowpoos]

Ba dum tish!

Boring!
truth hurts eh!

;)

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[Deano]

No - it's actually just boring.

But you already new that eh mate.

Baaaaaaa baaaaa

[Flyno]

Hey im kean on the hill climb, wot class would the 125 be under?
is there prizes lol

[skelstar]

Erm...under 600cc. Please come along and show up the slightly big-boys!!!

[Deano]

Hey im kean on the hill climb, wot class would the 125 be under?
is there prizes lol

Under 600cc in either Cliffhanger or Support class.

Check out www.cliffhanger.org.nz for an entry form Flyno - it has all the info you should need.

[Wasp]

Its a shame I've only been on the road once otherwise i'd probably enter on the Bandit :(

wait a sec...... this is a closed road right? can I tootle (no, seriously tootle) up the hill on the 636? or wont i be allowed to enter cos i dont have the license?

[skelstar]

I think that'll be fine Wasp (636). I'm pretty sure that there will be race bikes there.

[Deano]

Wasp - A day licence is included in the entry fee, so no worries there.

Riders are spaced at 1 minute intervals, and the fastest is 2.13s - how slow is tootling ? Haha

You could always sit at the back and go last, that way no one will definitely catch up to you. - with more track knowledge throughout the day, your times will also come down quite dramatically.

Alternatively, you could be a marshal ?

[Wasp]

No i meant i dont have my full license so will i sitll be able to ride it in the event?

i have no problems going last - but like i said "tootling", i dont know the road nor the bike....

yea i can marshall, actually thats a much better idea :yes:

edit: just looked at the cdd website - i see the fun/practice day on saturday is $30, how much is the sunday? what if i run on saturday and marshall on sunday?

[Deano]

MNZ rule 5-8-5 states no civil licence is required for Road Events where the road is closed under the LGA (which it is)

So I think you should be sweet to ride the 636.

Ignore the CDD website - it is obsolete. www.cliffhanger.org.nz is the current site, and entry forms are linked there.

Sat is $40, Sun is $40 for support class.

You could marshal on one of the days only no problem. Please confirm if you want to marshal and on which day, so I can let the committee know tonight.

[Wasp]

okay, i will have to have a think about this and get back to you before i finish work

what time do i have to be there if i am marshalling?

anyone want to take a 636 to gladstone? :innocent:

[Deano]

Call for volunteers to marshal/assist at the Cliffhanger Hillclimb.

A marshals' briefing will occur at about 8.45am on each of the mornings, so you would need to be there at about 8.30am. The day would end approximately 4.45pm.





what time do i have to be there if i am marshalling?


Sigh - I wish people would read things more carefully. Not having a go at you Wasp - I do appreciate your offer to help. I have just had so many enquiries about the hillclimb when pretty much everything you need to know is on here or on the cliffhanger website.

[White trash]

Hey Deano. What time do I have to be there if I'm winning? :D

[cowpoos]

Hey Deano. What time do I have to be there if I'm winning? :D
you will be there early!!!! very very early....and no drinking the nite before...salad for breakfast,lunch and dinner to get those extra pounds off...

[Deano]

Thanks heaps to the people who have PM'ed me with offers of assistance to marshal.

Just to update.

Saturday - marshal's briefing is at 11.00am.
Sunday - marshal's briefing is at 9.00am.

Please be there 15 minutes early if possible.

The food at the mini rally/hill climb party on Saturday night is FREE. This includes Mexican chilli for dinner, and a cooked breakfast on Sunday, sausages, beans, eggs etc. Registration forms available from the cliffhanger website - (see my signature)

Prizegiving on Sunday evening (about 5.00pm) will take place at the rally site.

Prizemoney has been confirmed and will be given to the three fastest riders entered in the Cliffhanger Classes on Sunday. (not the top three in each of the two Cliffhanger Classes.)

1st overall - $500
2nd overall - $250
3rd overall - $150

Medals will be awarded to the top three riders in each category of the Cliffhanger and Support Classes. Certificates will be given to everyone (and have been revamped since the last sprints).

Some trophies are also on offer for various other sub categories (era, origin etc)

Some other prizes may be given also.

A record number of 'pre entries' have been received already - it's shaping up to be the most successful hillclimb yet !!

[Deano]

*bump*
Ignore the weather forecasts...let's all do a sun dance?

[Wasp]

I went and bought an over the top jacket for my leathers, its working great - not a single drop of rain on tonights ride!

edit: i think i'll enter the 636 on saturday, thats the point of saturday isnt it? am i right to assume i should not enter sunday?

[JayRacer37]

I went and bought an over the top jacket for my leathers, its working great - not a single drop of rain on tonights ride!

Yes...but does it keep the rain off the road?? Bugger worrying about me getting wet...its more to do with the road we will be riding on.....

[skelstar]

If I enter on one day it will be Sunday.

[Deano]

edit: i think i'll enter the 636 on saturday, thats the point of saturday isnt it? am i right to assume i should not enter sunday?

Saturday is the 'fun' day - more for people who want a relaxed run, or for the more competitive, a chance to get some valuable track knowledge.

Totally up to you what you want to do mate.

See the serious people like Skelstar are holding back, just waiting to unleash on Sunday ;)

[skelstar]

Yeah I'm super serious.

I'm Walter Matthau serious.

[JayRacer37]

Saturday is the 'fun' day - more for people who want a relaxed run, or for the more competitive, a chance to get some valuable track knowledge.

Totally up to you what you want to do mate.

See the serious people like Skelstar are holding back, just waiting to unleash on Sunday ;)

OHH yes. GOTTA have the sneaky saturday practice.....:Punk:

[Deano]

Skel - You on the red wine and veges again mate ?

And wot happened to Gertie the goldfish ?

[skelstar]

I edited post to appear less surreal.


Red wine :yes:

[Deano]

I edited post to appear less surreal.


Red wine :yes:

At least one person 'got it'...sort of....

[skelstar]

Great....my 'target' audience ;)...

[Deano]

Does anyone want to be MC for this event ? Sat or Sun or both ?

All you would need to do is:

Announce riders as they commence their run.
Plug the sponsors here and there.
Advise about refreshments.
Some witty banter (no dissing Hondas though)
Other general announcements (you will be guided by the organisers)

Any takers ?

[White trash]

You know I'd do it in a heart beat mate.

Can ya fit a radio mike in my helmet?

[Deano]

You know I'd do it in a heart beat mate.

Can ya fit a radio mike in my helmet?

Can you provide racing comment and scream at the same time ? :yes:

[skelstar]

What about Fatjim?

[Lissa]

*bump*
Ignore the weather forecasts...let's all do a sun dance?

:sunny: If I do a nakked sundance, do I get free food and drink? :sunny:

:banana:

[skelstar]

:slap: :slap: :slap:

[cowpoos]

Does anyone want to be MC for this event ? Sat or Sun or both ?

All you would need to do is:

Announce riders as they commence their run.
Plug the sponsors here and there.
Advise about refreshments.
Some witty banter (no dissing Hondas though)
Other general announcements (you will be guided by the organisers)

Any takers ?
you might be able to twist my arm...give us a ring later...need to chat to ya about the trailer

[Deano]

:sunny: If I do a nakked sundance, do I get free food and drink? :sunny:

:banana:

Most definitely.

How about naked MC ? :Punk: Sing and dance as well but you might take the spectators (and entrants) attention away from the task at hand. (Racing that is)

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Ive seen the official entry form and apparently I need to have a full class 6 to enter, is this true? I would be competing on a 250cc...

[Lissa]

Most definitely.

How about naked MC ? :Punk: Sing and dance as well but you might take the spectators (and entrants) attention away from the task at hand. (Racing that is)
hmmm have to draw the line at MCing... but will take the food and drink!!

An example of Lissa's MCing:

"Now here comes Deano on a nice shiny blue bike, and snazzy helmet, which somehow clashes with his leathers... which look slightly tatty. An example of What Not to Wear when coming last" :mellow: or something along those lines.

[White trash]

hmmm have to draw the line at MCing... but will take the food and drink!!

An example of Lissa's MCing:

"Now here comes Deano on a nice shiny blue bike, and snazzy helmet, which somehow clashes with his leathers... which look slightly tatty. An example of What Not to Wear when coming last" :mellow: or something along those lines.
Nahhh, better would be,

"Here comes some fucken Nicky Hayden wannabe. Hope he's up to the pressure of the raining champ, funnily enough, Yamaha mounted and about as tall as Rossi."........"and a quick look at the times reveals.............it's DEANO!!! He's pulled one out of his arse in a true copy cat replay of last seasons MotoGP championship!"

[Deano]

Nahhh, better would be,

"Here comes some fucken Nicky Hayden wannabe. Hope he's up to the pressure of the raining champ, funnily enough, Yamaha mounted and about as tall as Rossi."........"and a quick look at the times reveals.............it's DEANO!!! He's pulled one out of his arse in a true copy cat replay of last seasons MotoGP championship!"

I have the Repsol # 69 t-shirt too !!

I pulled one 'out my arse', (as you so eloquently put it) at the Hillclimb last year to beat Jimbo as well.

I like your report better than Lissa's....tatty leathers indeed. Never been down the road (hope I haven't put a hex on myself).:whocares:


Ive seen the official entry form and apparently I need to have a full class 6 to enter, is this true? I would be competing on a 250cc...

Ok - nice spotting - the entry form clashes with the MNZ rule. I think the Clerk of the Course may be erring on the side of caution. I have left a message for him regarding this and will post the answer here tomorrow.

[Lissa]

I like your report better than Lissa's....tatty leathers indeed. Never been down the road (hope I haven't put a hex on myself).:whocares:
Oh fine... let him MC/Ride nakkid then!! :angry:

No I do not have a nakkid fetish!!!!! :p

[skelstar]

Hee hee hee...

[JayRacer37]

Arrrgghh! Not ale to use race bike, and unless ur scruteeneers are more blind than my WOF tester (cheers, guv!) then theres no way you'll let me up on the Dirrrrty 1100.....so have a fuggin' great weekend guys, keep it upright. Wish I was guna be there

[Wasp]

Just borrow Stu's R1 Jay :yes:

[Deano]

Ive seen the official entry form and apparently I need to have a full class 6 to enter, is this true? I would be competing on a 250cc...

I have checked and no civil licence is required. So you will be fine to enter.

[Wasp]

sweet, now everybody do a sundance :yes:

[Deano]

sweet, now everybody do a sundance :yes:

Naked ?:shutup:

[Lissa]

Naked ?:shutup:
I did it.. and I think its working, theres blue sky, I see the sun! :sunny:

Its Wasp's turn tomorrow... I can't take all the credit.

[Wasp]

haha, you know that police can charge you for indecent exposure? well they made that change because of me ... :innocent::whistle:

[Deano]

Apparently the Hillclimb will proceed wet or dry.

I'm hoping for dry....although someone I know has put a slick on the front of their bike......GOOD LUCK BRO !!!

[Wasp]

yea but bright sunny day means i bring the 636, overcast means i bring the bandit and watch

raining and im stealing the mates car and going shopping :(

[Drew]

Apparently the Hillclimb will proceed wet or dry.

I'm hoping for dry....although someone I know has put a slick on the front of their bike......GOOD LUCK BRO !!!
Got it covered buddy, spare set of rims, (onya vasaline warrior) wearin a set of wet race tyres:yes:

Rain or shine I'm aimin for the five hundy!!!!

[MD]

So now I discover the fine print that you must be entered by 11 March!
Well it's a fine day for a ride tomorrow so I will turn up and see if they allow on the day entries.
ps- If you don't want to be upset then don't look through the September posts on this thread. The posts by Loosebruce and uncleB will leave a lump in your throat. I just stumbled on them.

[limbimtimwim]

The posts by Loosebruce and uncleB will leave a lump in your throat. I smiled.


RIP Bruces!!

See you all there tomorrow, hopefully, If I can get the correct bloody brake pads!!!!!!

'Course, I'll be a homo in high-vis instead of a hero on a Honda.

[Drew]

See you all there tomorrow, hopefully, If I can get the correct bloody brake pads!!!!!!

'Course, I'll be a homo in high-vis instead of a hero on a Honda.


Alliteration works best when it's concievable bro, when were you last the afore mentioned hero?

Edit, took out the bit where it said you dont have a honda, cos I just realized you do.

[Mooch]

So now I discover the fine print that you must be entered by 11 March!
Well it's a fine day for a ride tomorrow so I will turn up and see if they allow on the day entries.
ps- If you don't want to be upset then don't look through the September posts on this thread. The posts by Loosebruce and uncleB will leave a lump in your throat. I just stumbled on them.


Deano,

If you manage to read this before leaving tomorrow could you please advise if day entries will be entertained , Been a bit busy so without realising have missed the cutoff
Regards
mooch

[limbimtimwim]

Alliteration works best when it's concievable bro, when were you last the afore mentioned hero?When I saved the babies from the burning house on my Honda...?!?!?

Or that it is conceivable that I am a homo in high-vis?

[MD]

Thanks to the marshalls and co for putting on playtime for us. My first go at the hillclimb and it was bloody good fun.
Had all the incredients;
Fine weather - yes is was the whole time I was there. We could see it was pissing down everywhere else in the rapa except where we were.
Good stretch of road to test our courage
The best part would be the bloody good company to share the buzz with.
And buzzing we all were fighting our own battles against the stopwatch.
Doing this sort of stuff really builds a sense of friendship amongst the riders giving it a go.
The trip home was... different. Full force gales over the taka hill in the rain then some of us had to break up a punchup between two car drivers who crashed into each other. One car spun sideways into an opposing car. Poor bugger was getting a bashing from a much bigger guy. Well done Deano, Fizzerman, Flame, Limbimtimwim and the rest who stopped. Never a dull moment on the hill. A couple of seconds difference and that car could have taken out half a dozen riders instead.
Funny how the only time we wanted the Cops on the Hill they took ages to get there and then half the Hutt force all arrive in a convoy.
Doubt that I will do Sunday now that my leathers are soaked.

[Drew]

Well, I've been wrestling with posting this or leaving it, but since I've been talking myself up for ages, here it is.

I was a couple seconds off the fast boys all morning, but consistantly third, then Jay Lawrence showed up with his GSXR1100, (thank fuck he didn't have his ZX6) and was only a second behind me. After that, Poos gave him a go on the 810, and he went two seconds quicker than me.

That was it, like a red flag to a bull, I turned it up, and managed the same time as him.

So after the practice day, I'm fastest equal with him, with Warren Turner very close behind us.

To sum up, I'm still aiming for the five hundy:yes:

[VasalineWarrior]

Come on peolpes - how did it all go?

Howd the slicks turn out Fizzerman?

[Shaun]

Fizzerman
Turner
Jayracer37
Whitetrash

[Ivan]

was awsome day today great riding guys,

And great riding by Flyno on his RS125

[skelstar]

Wonder when that reporter from the Wairarapa Times Age is going to post his report? Dean [something or rather]..

Dean Brokaw? ....Bradley?...Kronkite?

[Deano]

Fizzerman
Turner
Jayracer37
Whitetrash

then,
A. Craig
Deano
Flame.

Bloody awesome riding Drew. Nuff said.

Flame showed em all that girls can do anything -bloody awesome mate.

After crappy weather all morning it finally cleared, the sun came out and the road was dry within 40 minutes. The times kept coming down for everyone who got 6 or 7 runs at the hill.

Fizzerman and Warren Turner had been dicing for the best time all weekend really but determined Drew dug deep and did the bizzo, (like that alliteration?)

[skelstar]

Awesome effort on and off the road with riding and your organising duties.

Looking forward to seeing the times, but I think I'll see them before all you lot as I enter them into the cliffhanger page ;)

[Deano]

was awsome day today great riding guys,

And great riding by Flyno on his RS125

Shit yeah, and it sounded great from the top of the hill, as Did Cowpoos' GSXR.

Sam got 3rd in Cliffhanger Class up to 600cc.

[Ronin]

.
The trip home was... different. Full force gales over the taka hill in the rain then some of us had to break up a punchup between two car drivers who crashed into each other. One car spun sideways into an opposing car. Poor bugger was getting a bashing from a much bigger guy. Well done Deano, Fizzerman, Flame, Limbimtimwim and the rest who stopped. Never a dull moment on the hill. A couple of seconds difference and that car could have taken out half a dozen riders instead.


I was coming back from Wellington in the cage, came round the corner and saw all the bikes parked up. I swear every hair on my body stood on end (and thats saying something). Was a very happy KB'er when I worked out it was two cages and no bikes. Rather proud as well to see the boys helping out.

MD, leave yah helmet on next time, grab a step ladder and headbutt the big dude :yes:

Well done boys

[limbimtimwim]

On being the new Cliffhanger champion!

Enjoy this quick vid. http://www.apathy.net.nz.nyud.net:8080/hillclimb/fizzerman.mpg

I have lots more videos, but I need to go to bed now.

Sorry if you can't play it, I can, but it's probably in some awful Sony propriety codec here to make your life difficult.

[mikey]

and the winner of the day was.......................... sport

[Sensei]

[QUOTE=Deano;979806]then,
A. Craig
Deano
Flame.

Was that Andrew Craig ? Deano & if so what was he on this time . Excellent going Fizzerman been up the hill with Jimbo & deano a year back Nice road . What was the winning time ??

[mikey]

your buddy andrew craig that won the support class a few years back? not the cliffhanger class, bit like winning clubmans compared to f1,

1.32.9 on a shortened track. probably equal or better than 2.13, current record.

[Sensei]

your buddy andrew craig that won the support class a few years back? not the cliffhanger class, bit like winning clubmans compared to f1,

1.32.9 on a shortened track. probably equal or better than 2.13, current record.

Don't know the road that well Mikey only road up it once . Is the short track just to the top of the hill then or a different road all together . Andrew won the 1000cc bike class & was second on his R6 that year wasn't he ?

[mikey]

not hundred percent sure but warren tunrers been polishing the cliffhanger cup last 5+ years. so probably a support class. full run is only 4 or 5 more corners up from where they ran it to today.

[JayRacer37]

What a fuggin grouse event, awsome road, awsome people, organisation, atmoshere-the lot. And great to have a real thrash on the 1100... 1s Drew/Fizzerman, just one second.....:D As I threatend at the end, I SHALL BE BACK - with a modern bike in tow....Cheers!!

[Trudes]

Well done guys!!!:niceone: And Congrats Drew!:first:

[cowpoos]

Don't know the road that well Mikey only road up it once . Is the short track just to the top of the hill then or a different road all together . Andrew won the 1000cc bike class & was second on his R6 that year wasn't he ?
nope... results from last few years on here scott http://www.cliffhanger.org.nz/ theres a whole lot of seconds from him but no firsts..seems like a pretty quick rider though!!

[cowpoos]

and congrats Drew....ya did fucking well against 80% of people predictions!!!

See you on the track!!!! its on!! ;)

[skelstar]

See you on the track!!!! its on!! ;)
Got some racing plans to share poos?

[Matt Bleck]

On being the new Cliffhanger champion!

Enjoy this quick vid. http://www.apathy.net.nz.nyud.net:8080/hillclimb/fizzerman.mpg

I have lots more videos, but I need to go to bed now.

Sorry if you can't play it, I can, but it's probably in some awful Sony propriety codec here to make your life difficult.


Fark that looks cool!

Good on ya guys!

[James Deuce]

and congrats Drew....ya did fucking well against 80% of people predictions!!!

See you on the track!!!! its on!! ;)

You've heard of reverse psychology, right?

[Lissa]

Well done DREW!! I voted for ya.. knew you could do it. :D

[Joni]

OK, am I being daft... but where are the results? :spudwhat:

[James Deuce]

Skelstar hasn't typed them in yet.

[Joni]

Well no Skelps for him then eh?
Come on Sean... I also want to know :wait:

[limbimtimwim]

Fark that looks cool! Good on ya guys!I know I am contributing to the head swell; but fizzerman, jayracer and Mr Warren Turner and White Trash were visibly a cut above coming up that section. From where you first see the headlights of the bike, to where I was standing is quite some distance. I'm standing on a smallish left hander that turns into a not so small right hander.

They were going f-u-c-k-i-n-g fast.

I have video of every competitor on that corner, I plan on making some sorts of 'sports training montage' with cheesy 80's music.

[cowpoos]

Fizzerman
Turner
Jayracer37
Whitetrash


then,
A. Craig
Deano
Flame.

Bloody awesome riding Drew. Nuff said.

Flame showed em all that girls can do anything -bloody awesome mate.

After crappy weather all morning it finally cleared, the sun came out and the road was dry within 40 minutes. The times kept coming down for everyone who got 6 or 7 runs at the hill.

Fizzerman and Warren Turner had been dicing for the best time all weekend really but determined Drew dug deep and did the bizzo, (like that alliteration?)


OK, am I being daft... but where are the results? :spudwhat: yes....yes your are!!!! but you do daft very cutely!!! ;)

[Crasherfromwayback]

You must be riding well mate....the guys behind you are no slugs...

And to you Flame! Nice one!!:Punk:

[GSVR]

Drew the Legend. His brother Whitetrash didn't do to bad either. Kiwibiker dominated event.

Most respect must go to Deano for all the time and effort he's put into the organising and running of the Sprints and Cliffhanger events.

[Keystone19]

Congrats to everyone who competed and the organisers - sounds like an awesome event.

And Go Flame - just 'cause she's a chick of course.

Might have to bring the sv1000 down next year...

[skelstar]

Haven't seen the results Joni!!!

[flame]

You must be riding well mate....the guys behind you are no slugs...

And to you Flame! Nice one!!:Punk:

Cheers Pete,

What an awesome day, the first few runs a little scarey in the wet tho....infact A LOT scarey! Thanks to Motohaus Tyres for supplying me with something that would keep me upright!!! Though once the weather cleared it was MAGIC riding up there, I was dropping a second per run. Fizzer was flying, I cant believe how fast he and the other front runners Warren, Jay, and Jimmy were getting up that hill! Well done to you guys, With a very SPECIAL well done to DREW :yes: You deserved it babe! And a HEUUUGE thanks to him for his encouragement, I wouldn't have found that last second in my final run if had not been for his believing in me and his encouraging words.

Congrats to you Deano for winning the Support Class, and for putting so much effort (and Nicky) into a fantastic day. I'll be back next year for sure, Hoping that a V-twin can do better than a 2nd place :second:

[MikeyG]

I turned up to see the last three rounds on Sunday. By that time a few people had decided they couldn't go any faster and had bowed out but others were still going hard. My comments for people I know as below.

FIZZERMAN
1st overall
Beating the champ of four years running deserves a big round of applause. After hearing your stories of dragging your knee, etc I'm looking foward to seeing photos/movies from the event. 174km/h average speed.

WHITE TRASH
4th overall
A bloody good effort on a bike that you hadn't ridden before and was optimised for a heavier rider. Nice to meet you WT.

DEANO
6th overall
1st supporting class
A quieter bike and not so many revs off the line made you launches seem slower than the guys grabbing a big handfull of revs but the truth is in the results showing you were real quick.

FLAME
7th overall
2nd supporting class
1st Twin
1st BEARS
1st Female
Went into the event wanting to be the fastest Y-twin. Was fastest up to the second last run when she pulled a high 1:48 and another aprilia rider pulled a low-mid 1:48. Went into the last run saying she wanted a 1:47 and pulled off 1:47.216 making her not only the fastest V-twin but the fastest twin. Also launched real well almost always seeming to be one of the quickest off the line. 150km/h average speed.

A big congratulations to all who entered.
Thankyou to the organisers and marshalls.

[Joni]

Thanks for that Mike...

Well done to all of you guys (and gals)
:Punk:

[flame]

Congrats to everyone who competed and the organisers - sounds like an awesome event.

And Go Flame - just 'cause she's a chick of course.

Might have to bring the sv1000 down next year...

You shoulda come this year keystone, you would have loved it. Its more exilerating than the track. (a bit scarey at times too I have to say, I think there was one moment that had me wishing I'd taken some spare undies, somewhere near that da'am CliffHanger Corner ..lol) Next year though eh, be great to have more females entering. We'll get Riffy here too. She ain't pyking out that easily:nono:

[Keystone19]

You shoulda come this year keystone, you would have loved it. Its more exilerating than the track. (a bit scarey at times too I have to say, I think there was one moment that had me wishing I'd taken some spare undies, somewhere near that da'am CliffHanger Corner ..lol) Next year though eh, be great to have more females entering. We'll get Riffy here too. She ain't pyking out that easily:nono:

Alright! Yer on! I'll make it a date...:shit:

[skelstar]

chick fight!!!

[Riff Raff]

We'll get Riffy here too. She ain't pyking out that easily:nono:

Yeah ok babe. I'll have to get Jimmy off my bike so I can learn to ride again before then!

Was well proud of you babe. Was an awesome weekend. Drew deserved his win - he was in top form. Also very proud of Jimmy, naturally. And he's happy cos he's got some bling to wear round his neck in South Auckland now!!!

And as for Deano - great performance, top notch bloke and you helped organise an awesome event. Well done!

PS hope no ones offended by my behind-the-scenes expose!

[The_Dover]

Yeah ok babe. I'll have to get Jimmy off my bike so I can learn to ride again before then!

Was well proud of you babe. Was an awesome weekend. Drew deserved his win - he was in top form. Also very proud of Jimmy, naturally. And he's happy cos he's got some bling to wear round his neck in South Auckland now!!!

And as for Deano - great performance, top notch bloke and you helped organise an awesome event. Well done!

PS hope no ones offended by my behind-the-scenes expose!

His bling wont last long. I'm gonna mug him and pawn it to buy piss.

He promised me and RoundBoy he'd win and we'd have a piss up. We're both very, very upset. and thirsty.

[Riff Raff]

ps- If you don't want to be upset then don't look through the September posts on this thread. The posts by Loosebruce and uncleB will leave a lump in your throat. I just stumbled on them.

I don't know if anyone noticed, but Snow by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers (which many of us associate with Bruce and Daryl after it was played at Daryl's funeral) was playing as the first bike was heading off the line at the start of the racing, and then played again when the bikes were heading down the hill after the last run. Gave me a big lump in my throat both times. I reckon that was the boys' way of letting us know that they were watching over the event.

[MD]

Ah crap I should have come over on Sunday arvo when the rain cleared off.

Top stuff Drew you were determined as hell on Sat. Pity the riders can't see the others in action themselves, apart from the start & finish. That vid says it all..full throttle all the way you crazy bugger. Imagine what you would do on a later model Gix !
And Flame.. 1.47 :gob: I doubt any woman has ridden that quick up that bit of road. Does that makes the rest of us a bunch of girls??

So Sunday must have been the same finish line.
Getting your head around using the other side of the road messed with my brain. Took a few beers Saturday night to recalibrate. Survival instincts just kept kicking in on every blind corner. It was fun though hey.

[cowpoos]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but Snow by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers (which many of us associate with Bruce and Daryl after it was played at Daryl's funeral) was playing as the first bike was heading off the line at the start of the racing, and then played again when the bikes were heading down the hill after the last run. Gave me a big lump in my throat both times. I reckon that was the boys' way of letting us know that they were watching over the event.
I heard it that first time aswell !!!

and had reminders of daryl all day...well every time I went to put the bike on the stands anyway...lol [daryl the good buggar made me some stands for my bike...the design is sound...how ever the workman ship wasn't quite!! lol ]

[White trash]

What a fucken brilliant weekend, I'll post a report tonight but I've never had such a rush as what I did on Sunday.

It beats track riding ten times over. 260kph+ through blind kinks on a lane and a half wide road. Fucken outstanding.

Obviously big ups to Drew for his awesome win. Warren fought hard but couldn't come up with the goods.

[Deano]

Cheers for the praise, re organising etc. It was all behind the scenes for the hillclimb, as I was competing - so I did bugger all to help on the actual weekend.
I think I will have to step up to the Cliffhanger Class next year or risk being called a burglar. I was confident I had the support class in the bag after 4 runs so called it quits but I'm pretty sure I could have dropped below 1.40 with a couple more runs.

Sensei - I think Andrew must have previously won the 601 + cliffhanger class on the RSV1000, but not overall fastest time.

Hopefully we may get this televised next year, just need some bigger sponsors to come on board.

It can only get better !!

[MD]

What a pack of tossers. The DomPost ran a large spread today devoted to the exciting events held over the weekend in ... wait for it...the Wairarapa. Oh yeah there was the balloons over Masterton. The frontier gunowners playing wanky cowboys in Martinborough. Then there was the 150 year Carterton anniversary/sesqui celebrations. Then lets not forget the joggers doing the round the vines, sweat until I look even uglier challenge.
That its folks. Apparently nothing else exciting happened in the rapa last weekend. No other annual events run that attract a loyal following, no gatherings of people to celebrate there fav past time. No brave souls risking their lives and limbs in the name of racing. No... nothing else happened according to our trusty newspaper.
I must have been dreaming about the fun I had on Saturday.
I feel a letter to the editor coming on. Who's with me?
Edit: hint. Write to; letters@dompost.co.nz
Must include writers name & address & ph. less than 200 words.

[Sensei]

[QUOTE=cowpoos nope... results from last few years on here scott theres a whole lot of seconds from him but no firsts..seems like a pretty quick rider though .

Sorry ment fastest V-twin up there Cowpoos . I can beat him round here but he has been doing the Hill climb for along time & tapes all his runs so he can see where he is slow , has some great footage tho.

This was done on mates bike he lent him for the race not bad for first time on a bike ya don't know
Run 7
A Craig
2001 Aprilia RSV R
2.23.156 - time
171.0 kph - Average
106.9 mph ''

Hope to make it down next time with mine but may need Deano to show me where it is again LOL

[Matt Bleck]

Hopefully we may get this televised next year, just need some bigger sponsors to come on board.


All you'd need is a few peeps with there video cam's placed at certain spots, then get somone to edit it, then host it on youtube. :Punk:

[skelstar]

Be quite a number of cameras for the circuit if you want decent coverage and continuity. Good idea, but honestly it was hard for Deano to find Marshals to begin with!

[Matt Bleck]

Be quite a number of cameras for the circuit if you want decent coverage and continuity. Good idea, but honestly it was hard for Deano to find Marshals to begin with!

best we do something about that next year then aye...

[JayRacer37]

Imagine what you would do on a later model Gix !


HEY!!! Imagine what I would have done on a later model gix!! :dodge: :gob: :scooter: :whocares:

[Deano]

All you'd need is a few peeps with there video cam's placed at certain spots, then get somone to edit it, then host it on youtube. :Punk:

We thought about this but the quality of footage wouldn't be that great - ok for you tube, but we want to get televised coverage on Ssangyong Speedweek or Shell Helix Motortsport. We would need about 10-12K to have 6 or 7 cameras filming, with a half hour slot on on of the programs.

Hopefully the promise of televised coverage may sway some sponsors to part with some dosh for next year. 5 or 6 sponsors with $2k each. For this they would get naming rights of a 'class', advertising banners etc along the route, link from the Cliffhanger website to their own, promo tent at the spectator/pit area, and mention on all fliers, promo material and magazine articles.

[The_Dover]

We thought about this but the quality of footage wouldn't be that great - ok for you tube, but we want to get televised coverage on Ssangyong Speedweek or Shell Helix Motortsport. We would need about 10-12K to have 6 or 7 cameras filming, with a half hour slot on on of the programs.

Hopefully the promise of televised coverage may sway some sponsors to part with some dosh for next year. 5 or 6 sponsors with $2k each. For this they would get naming rights of a 'class', advertising banners etc along the route, link from the Cliffhanger website to their own, promo tent at the spectator/pit area, and mention on all fliers, promo material and magazine articles.

Do you think it would help with sponsorship if I confirmed my entry early next year?

Add a bit of glam to the event you know..

[Madness]

Add a bit of glam to the event you know..

Glam in the true Gary Glitter sense of the word aye Dover?

Sorry I didn't make it over to Marshall on Sunday Deano, I was forced to attend a couple of Open Homes. I suppose my future financial security & families wellbeing could be considered important...:bye:

[The_Dover]

<img src="http://www.allaboutshoes.ca/images/common/heights_of_fashion/glam/1.jpg">

I was thinking more Bowie...

[cowpoos]

<img src="http://www.allaboutshoes.ca/images/common/heights_of_fashion/glam/1.jpg">

I was thinking more Bowie...
you don't have the figure for those sort of jump suits!!!

[MikeyG]

For all those who were there and want their average speed.

I'm told the course was 4.5km long exactly. If so divide 16200 by your time in seconds to get your average speed in km/h.

Example:
If on my GN250 I did the short track in 3min 45.276 seconds my time in seconds would be 225.276s

16200/225.276=71.9

My average speed would have been 71.9km/h


Now where is the geek alert smilie

[Mooch]

You've heard of reverse psychology, right?

Jim2 ,thanks for the use of your back protector , I'll get back to you shortly (I promise :innocent: ). Had a go on Saturday which was my first run at one of these events. Like MD was have trouble getting the head around using both sides of the road.Was a real blast and managed to improve by 3 seconds per run over the 6 runs. Was cool taking the first sweeping corner at 180 + (slow by others standards)

Thanks to the people that ran the event , offered advice and encouragement. Not event the wet ride home could dampen the natural high. This was the best thing I've done on a bike (Wife was wondering when I was going to shut up :dodge: ) Unfortunatly , no wets , so leathers were still soaked through on Sunday. Decided to flag it so regreted not going. ........ Next year .....

[limbimtimwim]

All the videos:

http://www.apathy.net.nz.nyud.net:8080/hillclimb/

[Drew]

Well done DREW!! I voted for ya.. knew you could do it. :D
Cheers chick, all support was greatly apreciated, Flame just instructed me to say, BUY THE 1000, 650's are for girly girls, and you're way too tough for that label:yes: