Nerves nearly got the better of me....

[flame]

PAEROA 08

...Im gonna keep this short (ahuh)

When I got to Paeroa, I really wondered what the hell I was doing there. I totally believed I would:


A) come last B) get lapped C) CRASH!!!!

...but I gritted my teeth and said to myself that "I'm here"...."my awesome sponsors REALLY want to see me out there".....and dam it "I'm not comin last on my street debut"

I'm so glad I did it. Paeroa is the most exhilerating experience I ever have had. Scary as all hell, crazy as a bitch, but the MOST AWESOME experience I've had in my life!

I went out in practice, the bumps were like riding the Rimutakas but 10 x worse. I nearly binned in the hairpin as I unknowingly went in WAY too hot! dragged a bit of haybale with me for the next 100m and though hmmmmmm I wont do that again!!!! :eek5::oi-grr:

Qualifying was predermined by Wanganui's results (we weren't there) so I started on the back of the grid.

Race one: after 97 trips to the portaloos I actually managed to vacate them long enough to get geared up and on me bike. Riding out of the dummy grid I was well prepared to come last! and well nervous :sweatdrop Got a bad start due to a very worn clutch, and the nervous twitch, so last off the grid,but reeled in a couple of bikes, started to relax, then saw the chequered flag finally after much scaryness and bumps and wheelies over the rises.

Rolling into the pits I was sure I must be near last, though I hadn't been lapped, and I didn't crash, I had a sneaky peek behind me to see if I may NOT be last, only to be shocked by the view of at least 3 bikes rolling in, of which 2 where big red Duc's. And then I smiled :msn-wink: LOTS! One I knew for sure was a 996 worked Ducati that was a regular at Paeroa. So 16th from 22 and I was pretty well happy, and able to breath again:niceone:

Race two: Got moved up to the third row :2thumbsup. another bad start and lots of dicing with another Duc. The highlight of that race for me was the wheelie down the back straight once we had finished... lots of scary stuff in between of course!! ...but I won't bore yas with all that. So 14th in that race. Leaving me 15th overall for my 1st time on the Street.

Highlight: THE WHOLE BLARDY DAY!!!

Totally happy and was the experience of a lifetime.

So many people to thank. Drew.....just for being Drew :love: (who was so blardy awesome out there, one day I will ride like you hahahaha.)

My fantastic friends and sponsors... Kerry KTLbikes, Rob and Cherry Taylor, Anglo American Motorcycle Club (all you boys n gals), Henderson motorcycles, Silverdale landscape services, Ohlins, BikeTranz. You guys n gals are just amazing, without your support and encouragement I would have been once again a spectator with a dream.

All my blardy awesome mates there are so many of you that take the time to encourage us.... I wish I could list you all,but some of the names that are amongst the precious.... Jimmy, your riding ability is so inspiring,and Sue your calming influence is awesome, you make me smile without even trying!, just make me go all mushy inside. Dan (Sanx) and all the other talented photographers that make me look fast than I really am), NC (Rutty bum) for riding down and calming my brain too!
Aff-man - my sexy brolly boy!! your a star! (not many guys would wanna do that!!!) I owe ya matie! and Veronice your encouragement was priceless!...and cheers Deano (and lovly Nicky and Rex), you're with us all the way and you rode like a champ. Sean sux cause he didn't even come with us. Loser :devil2: (its ok, skel* still wuf ya)

Your all my stars that are with me every time I try and ride!!

And thanks to the people that made me feel really more special than a special thing by coming and asking for autographs......wow!

Roll on Sound Of Thunder this weekend :done:

[Pussy]

You looked great out there. Good on you, Vicki! :woohoo:

[Drew]

Well done my love, you were fantastic. Gutted I couldn't see you out there.

[aff-man]

Was really awesome to see you strut your stuff and see your confidence grow in leaps and bounds through the practices and races...

Looked spectacular out there...

I'll brolly for ya anytime....

[MVnut]

Bloody good show Flame, looking forward to your racing at SOT

[Nasty]

Awesome write up Flame .. well done on the races .. and getting those nerves under control long enough to race .. and compete well!!!!!

[Trudes]

Great stuff Vicki, you're a bloody star!!!:rockon:

[robertydog]

That front wheel was off the ground every lap on the back straight. Awesome riding.

[Riff Raff]

Well done my honey munchkin (mmmm you smell nice). :love:So damned proud of you. :woohoo:

[007XX]

What the beautifully rounded belly owner said...

And everyone else before that...

we luv ya lots V...Keep up the good work Hun :Punk:

[Cherryrob]

Vicki well done.Your riding really shut up alot of people.You kept the hay bale thingy quiet huh.<_<LOL. As the sponsor, we could not be happier.You strutted your stuff and the Boys couldnt keep there eyes off you,as usual.The 749R looks real sexy with your butt on it.Something Drews bike doesnt have.LOL. Really well done :niceone:,we are really proud and honored to have you in the Anglo American race team. Look out SOT,here we come....

[MadDuck]

That front wheel was off the ground every lap on the back straight.

yes I noticed that too.....

Well done Flame. You did so well and I had a huge grin every time you headed off for a race. You are an inspiration and hope that all gals thinking of getting into racing - TAKE NOTE!!!!

PS: Maybe next time get your sponsors to organise a pit where you dont have to go up hill then try and negotiate through a whole heap of ignorant bikers that have blocked your entry back....last thing you need after a race

[skelstar]

Well written report Vicki :niceone:

[et al]

Well done Vicki - that certainly looked like a real scary track to ride, especially for first timers like yourself. Takes real guts and determination to do what you do, and you look so good doing it. Sorry I didn't get a chance to bless you with a wave of the Ducati Umbrella.

[cowboyz]

congrats. sounds like you have a great time.

[Blue Velvet]

Oarsome Vicki, shame I didn't catch you at Paeroa but will see you at Manfield. Glad you had a good day :sunny:

[koba]

Great shit! good luck at sound of thunder, and the rest!

[kanny]

You totally rocked :clap:

[slowpoke]

Good onya Sticky Vicky! Havin' fun is what it's all about and it sounds like you certainly had that.

[GMGirl]

Awesome riding Vicki. When you were racing every person around me knew that you were a biker babe as I kept saying "wicked, look at her go, that's a chick don't ya know". You are definitely an inspiration... keep up the great riding :clap:

[Deano]

Wicked stuff chickie. That will have been a great warmup for Ruapuna.

[Sanx]

Awesome effort Vicki. The way you were attacking the kink and the hairpin outdid many more experienced riders. Look forward to seeing you and Drew at the next race meeting I manage to get myself along to...

[The Tazman]

fanTAZtic effort Vicks, I'd have been happy and proud to be your umbrella guy if I could've made it :yes:

[fireball]

you were fantastic on the track! and yeah the hay bale you gave it a good nudge, and the look on your face! :lol: i had to give it a nudge back to where it was supposed to be.
but from where i was standing your confidence was growing with every lap you completed and your line through the hair pin was perfect by the end of the day!

keep it up hope to see your next races :not::first:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Was awesome to see you out there Vicki! :rockon:

[Gremlin]

Were you 09? And do you know 131? I got pics :shifty:

[White trash]

Were you 09? And do you know 131? I got pics :shifty:
What? Of them rooting in the back of the van?

Sick cunt........

[White trash]

Seriously Vik, fanTRASHtic effort. You rock chicky. And you smell nice.

Dunno what the fuck you were actually worried about now do ya?

[Rotor]

ood on you
You talked the talk and walked the walk
What elese can we ask
SWEET:second:

[Gremlin]

What? Of them rooting in the back of the van?

Sick cunt........
If thats what came to your mind first... well... :eek:

Actually, since I wouldn't know her or most of the other racers (besides mad cunts who do rolling burnouts past me) I need some kinda reference to look for pics, don't I? :laugh:

Edit: give me her fricken number (and for your dirty mind, thats bike number)

[Kendog]

Great write up, sounds like a fantastic day :2thumbsup
Hope there are many more.

[flame]

you were fantastic on the track! and yeah the hay bale you gave it a good nudge, and the look on your face! :lol: i had to give it a nudge back to where it was supposed to be.
but from where i was standing your confidence was growing with every lap you completed and your line through the hair pin was perfect by the end of the day!

keep it up hope to see your next races :not::first:thanks chick, glad I didn't bin in front of yas lol. That dam hairpin had me stumped...or should I say baled for most of the day. I bet the look on my face was covered up by my eyes bulging :eek5:lol, hope no one got a pic of that.


Were you 09? And do you know 131? I got pics :shifty:
yep, 09 was me, I'd like to say that it was me on #131 up the front....but too many people would know I was telling giant porkers. 131 is my partner Drew (Drew online)

Seriously Vik, fanTRASHtic effort. You rock chicky. And you smell nice.

Dunno what the fuck you were actually worried about now do ya?yeh I do......the lack of spare undies I took with me lol,but yeah...next year I wont have the jitters to contend with so bad.
thanks Jimmy, you smell yummy too! well..before the race at least:msn-wink:
Your riding was inspirational hun!!


What? Of them rooting in the back of the van?

Sick cunt........there's photo's????:whistle::innocent:


THANK YOU guys n gals for all the supportive words and wishes I received both here on line, and throughout the day on Sunday. It really means tons to me! I was overwhelmed by everyone yahooing and waving all around the track after the race, sorry if I didn't wave out back to you, I was secretly sighing releif that I had completed the day upright. Totally wish I could have done better, but hey, there's next year eh.

Ive tried to bling most of you, but now run out of blings to give for now.

[Gremlin]

there's photo's????:whistle::innocent:
ignore that twit...

here's a photo of each of ya... got higher res if you want it

[flame]

Well done my love, you were fantastic. Gutted I couldn't see you out there.
Well fricken well slow down, fix my clutch, and then enjoy the veiw when I come passed!!;)

[flame]

ignore that twit...

here's a photo of each of ya... got higher res if you want it

Hey thanks heaps Gremlin :niceone: thank gawd my toungue wer'nt sticking out like usual when Im shitting meself lol.

[Number One]

Hey thanks heaps Gremlin :niceone: thank gawd my toungue wer'nt sticking out like usual when Im shitting meself lol.

Yeah - good shots!

Vicky and Drew well done! Vicky you look mean and Drew spotting that pesky curb were ya?

[madmal64]

Bloody brilliant write up. You have got a fan in my 12 year old daughter and see hasnt seen you ride yet!
She has read your post & now wants to learn to ride and race my bucket!
Bling to you girl!

[flame]

Bloody brilliant write up. You have got a fan in my 12 year old daughter and see hasnt seen you ride yet!
She has read your post & now wants to learn to ride and race my bucket!
Bling to you girl!


Awww cheers Madmal64,

and to your daughter ...

...that is great to hear sweetheart. Stick with your plan, its wonderful that you have a dad who can give you lessons (by the sounds of it you wont have to convince him at all) and I'll look forward to watching you at the track someday real soon :niceone:

[scracha]

You looked like you were having fun out there chickadee. Funniest moment was when your Ducati went sideways coming up the grassy bank to your "pit".

Fak I need to get my arse back on a bike.

[Clivoris]

I am honestly impressed with how well you did first time out there Vicky, despite the nerves. It looked like you were riding smart and within your limits. Sneaking up to the edge of them on occasion but never stepping too far over. And despite the necessary learning curve you showed several more experienced racers the way. Bloody successful in anyones book. My daughters think you rock too.