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19th February 2008, 09:11
Competition Meeting
Featuring Trans Tasman Drag Bike Challenge
24th February 2008
(No Raindate)
TRANS TASMAN DRAGBIKE CHALLENGE 2008
Featuring the Outback Seven
The Trans Tasman Dragbike Challenge is on again in 2008 with Ten Australian dragbike riders travelling over the ditch to compete against the best Dragbike riders New Zealand has to offer.
Originally held in New Zealand in 1993, resurrected in 2005 and following on from the successful meetings in Australia in 2006, the Fourth Dragbike Challenge promises some of the fastest racing seen between the two countries.
Eight riders from the Northern Territory, one from Tasmania and one from Queensland will make up the Aussie Team and they are keen to once again dominate the Kiwi's and defend their undefeated record.
The Challenge is being held over two meetings in the North Island being:
24th February 2008 - Taupo International Dragway - Taupo
1st & 2nd March 2008 - Fram Autolite Dragway - SH1 Meremere (formerly Champion Dragway)
The Australian Team comprises:
WAYNE BIRD - KAWASAKI Z 1327
HEATH COSTELLO - HARLEY DAVIDSON 124ci FXR
WAYNE GRIFFIN - SUZUKI GSX 1170 (SUPERCHARGED)
BALDY SAINSBURY - KAWASAKI GPZ 1327
GEOFF HALL - KAWASAKI GPZ 1170
CLIVE MAINLAND - SUZUKI GSX 1170 (NITROUS)
STEVE PARIS - SUZUKI GSX 1360
MARGIE PARIS - SUZUKI GSX 1170
JOHN TURNER - HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR
BOB CASTLE - SUZUKI GSX 1100
The fierce rivalry that exists between Australia and New Zealand serves to fuel the fire of competition and ensures riders leave nothing in reserve.
Previous years challenges have provided some excellent close racing as well as forging a bond between the international drag bike riders and their supporters.
Friendships and rivalries will be re-kindled as Kiwi's and Aussies go head to head for the supreme title of Trans Tasman Drag Bike Champions for 2008.
Will you be racing the Aussies - or will you just talk about it??
For further information on the Trans Tasman Challenge - check out www.dragbikenz.com and www.taupodragway.bignoise.co.nz
When at Taupo, all bike riders/crew/supporters are encouraged to stay at the Spa Hotel,
281 Spa Road, Taupo. Ph +64-7-378-4120
The Spa has Chalets, Studio rooms, plenty of room for campervan parking and a huge bar!
Book now! It will be a great party!
Trans Tasman Dragbike Challengers - LIVE on Radio Hauraki
The men behind the Challenge, Ian Wilkins, Athol Williams and Ian Hilder will be LIVE on Hauraki this Wednesday 20th February with Steve & Margie Paris from Australia. They'll be going head to head, with some good ol' Kiwi vs Aussie ribbing, and Mike 'Thrasher' Currie will be doing his best to referree. They're in the studio from 7.30pm, with the interviews going to air from 9-9.40pm. Stay tuned from 7.30pm though - they may be on air from then.
With Athols big win on the weekend, it looks like the Kiwi team have laid down the law - will the Aussies have what it takes?
Trans Tasman Dragbike Challenge - THIS SUNDAY 24th February
Gate entry - $20
Parking - free
Gates open 7am Qualifing - 9am
Camping permitted Saturday Night only
We will be having pre entry on Saturday from 5pm - 6.30 pm
Cost of Racing-
Group One - $100
All other Competition cars - $80
All Competition bikes - $80
All Super Street cars - $60
Street bikes - $60
See you all at the track, it's shaping up to be a big one!! :woohoo:
Featuring Trans Tasman Drag Bike Challenge
24th February 2008
(No Raindate)
TRANS TASMAN DRAGBIKE CHALLENGE 2008
Featuring the Outback Seven
The Trans Tasman Dragbike Challenge is on again in 2008 with Ten Australian dragbike riders travelling over the ditch to compete against the best Dragbike riders New Zealand has to offer.
Originally held in New Zealand in 1993, resurrected in 2005 and following on from the successful meetings in Australia in 2006, the Fourth Dragbike Challenge promises some of the fastest racing seen between the two countries.
Eight riders from the Northern Territory, one from Tasmania and one from Queensland will make up the Aussie Team and they are keen to once again dominate the Kiwi's and defend their undefeated record.
The Challenge is being held over two meetings in the North Island being:
24th February 2008 - Taupo International Dragway - Taupo
1st & 2nd March 2008 - Fram Autolite Dragway - SH1 Meremere (formerly Champion Dragway)
The Australian Team comprises:
WAYNE BIRD - KAWASAKI Z 1327
HEATH COSTELLO - HARLEY DAVIDSON 124ci FXR
WAYNE GRIFFIN - SUZUKI GSX 1170 (SUPERCHARGED)
BALDY SAINSBURY - KAWASAKI GPZ 1327
GEOFF HALL - KAWASAKI GPZ 1170
CLIVE MAINLAND - SUZUKI GSX 1170 (NITROUS)
STEVE PARIS - SUZUKI GSX 1360
MARGIE PARIS - SUZUKI GSX 1170
JOHN TURNER - HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR
BOB CASTLE - SUZUKI GSX 1100
The fierce rivalry that exists between Australia and New Zealand serves to fuel the fire of competition and ensures riders leave nothing in reserve.
Previous years challenges have provided some excellent close racing as well as forging a bond between the international drag bike riders and their supporters.
Friendships and rivalries will be re-kindled as Kiwi's and Aussies go head to head for the supreme title of Trans Tasman Drag Bike Champions for 2008.
Will you be racing the Aussies - or will you just talk about it??
For further information on the Trans Tasman Challenge - check out www.dragbikenz.com and www.taupodragway.bignoise.co.nz
When at Taupo, all bike riders/crew/supporters are encouraged to stay at the Spa Hotel,
281 Spa Road, Taupo. Ph +64-7-378-4120
The Spa has Chalets, Studio rooms, plenty of room for campervan parking and a huge bar!
Book now! It will be a great party!
Trans Tasman Dragbike Challengers - LIVE on Radio Hauraki
The men behind the Challenge, Ian Wilkins, Athol Williams and Ian Hilder will be LIVE on Hauraki this Wednesday 20th February with Steve & Margie Paris from Australia. They'll be going head to head, with some good ol' Kiwi vs Aussie ribbing, and Mike 'Thrasher' Currie will be doing his best to referree. They're in the studio from 7.30pm, with the interviews going to air from 9-9.40pm. Stay tuned from 7.30pm though - they may be on air from then.
With Athols big win on the weekend, it looks like the Kiwi team have laid down the law - will the Aussies have what it takes?
Trans Tasman Dragbike Challenge - THIS SUNDAY 24th February
Gate entry - $20
Parking - free
Gates open 7am Qualifing - 9am
Camping permitted Saturday Night only
We will be having pre entry on Saturday from 5pm - 6.30 pm
Cost of Racing-
Group One - $100
All other Competition cars - $80
All Competition bikes - $80
All Super Street cars - $60
Street bikes - $60
See you all at the track, it's shaping up to be a big one!! :woohoo: