2008 NZ Nationals?

[CHOPPA]

So whos racing this year? What class and what rounds...?

Whos your money on..??

[k14]

I was going to be but an engine siezure 7 weeks before the first round put paid to that (see avatar).

I will be at teretonga so will come and say hi. Hopeing to be alright by manfeild, that will be 5 weeks after I get my arm out of cast and metal removed.

My money is on Sherrifs and Jones.

[cowpoos]

jones or sam smith for 600's...I reckon Jay might be the surprise here.
stroud or bugden for supers...craig might be the surprise though.
cam jones for 125 gp's
glen williams f3

[CHOPPA]

I was going to be but an engine siezure 7 weeks before the first round put paid to that (see avatar).

I will be at teretonga so will come and say hi. Hopeing to be alright by manfeild, that will be 5 weeks after I get my arm out of cast and metal removed.

My money is on Sherrifs and Jones.

oh thats gay! i was luckyish i dislocated my wrist on sunday, its gonna hurt but i can still ride... Yeah the usuals are gonna be the ones to beat allright! Sherriffs Jones Stroud and Bugden but also Clee and Fitzgerald should be up there in it. I reckon James Smith will take some beating in the 600s

[brads]

Gotta be a HONDA in SBK, 600? No top HONDA,then Jimmy Smith,as long as he dont eat to many custard squares:yes:
Cheers for the Ohlins internals Choppa,catch you at Teretonga.

[k14]

oh thats gay! i was luckyish i dislocated my wrist on sunday, its gonna hurt but i can still ride... Yeah the usuals are gonna be the ones to beat allright! Sherriffs Jones Stroud and Bugden but also Clee and Fitzgerald should be up there in it. I reckon James Smith will take some beating in the 600s
Ouch! That can't be nice, I had my fingers crossed that all I had done was break my wrist but it was a lot worse. See below, wrist broken in 5 places...

Yeah James Smith will be a very strong contender. Been consistently on last years race pace at ruapuna in club meetings. With 125's its a two horse race, Cam Jones and Tim Macarthur will be the front runners. With a few other guys nipping at their heels if they make any mistakes (sadly not including me).

Can't wait for the start, looking forward to it immensely!!

[johnsv650]

budgen..........1000
charlett 600
fitzgerald f3
neil smith protwin
mr jones 125

[Wingnut]

#34 - With Mr Stains and the "Chief Motivator" in the pits - anything could happen?????????????

[brads]

#34 - With Mr Stains and the "Chief Motivator" in the pits - anything could happen?????????????

Sorry wingnut,Mr Stains unable to attend and "Chief Motivator" now has a 200m stay the f#*^k away slapped on him :woohoo:

[Cleve]

I think you mean 2009...? :blank:

[svracer12]

Reckon

Superbikes: Budgen, Stroud, Jones, Sherrifs
600: J Smith, Charlett, Jones, S Smith
125GP: Jones, MaCarthur, McKay, Hoogie
F3: Williams, Fitzgerald, Easton, De Boer
Pro Twins: Love, Jones, Hoogie

Now I'm off to the TAB

[johnsv650]

i got $25 to one on a cetain mr jones in protwin..........

[Wingnut]

Sorry wingnut,Mr Stains unable to attend and "Chief Motivator" now has a 200m stay the f#*^k away slapped on him :woohoo:

You need a pit biarch - Let me know. Seriously!

[CHOPPA]

I think you mean 2009...? :blank:

haha yeah oops

[JJ58]

i got $25 to one on a cetain mr jones in protwin..........

Yeah go South Island!!

[Ivan]

James Mckay for 125's
F3 Glen Williams Terry Fitzgerald Jason Easton all going for it
Pro Twin Geoff Booth Jarrod Wintle Sam Love all dicing it up
Superbike Craig Jones Bugden and Stroud all going for it
600's Jay for sure

Side Cars the current champs

[svr]

Yeah go South Island!!

Hmm, should be interesting this year! Jones v Love for me. Tip for the future: Jed Josiah. Crafar AND Josiah genes ...

[Toast]

jones or sam smith for 600's...I reckon Jay might be the surprise here.
stroud or bugden for supers...craig might be the surprise though.
cam jones for 125 gp's
glen williams f3

Too true...Jay on an equal bike finally will make it an interesting watch (as much as I love the Kwakas)

[oyster]

There's the 600SP Jones and Love
Then the Pro Twin Jones and Love, but they're in different championship age categories

[cowpoos]

There's the 600SP Jones and Love
Then the Pro Twin Jones and Love, but they're in different championship age categories
reckon we should start some rumours???

[JJ58]

600SP Jones??...What one's that?

Pro Twins Jones? Isn't that Patrick?

[k14]

600SP Jones??...What one's that?

Pro Twins Jones? Isn't that Patrick?
Gareth, he's an auzzie. No relation as far as I know??

[Pussy]

Tip for the future: Jed Josiah. Crafar AND Josiah genes ...

Yep, young Jett is CERTAINLY a rising star.
And you're right... he had no choice with Russell Josiah and Simon Crafar genes! He is a nice young bloke, too. I wish him well

[enigma51]

I reckon Brian Steel can be the dark horse this year for the 1000cc

Sam smith will win the 600 and glen will win f3

[enigma51]

I wouldnt mind seeing glen on a thou or a 600 it might just turn a few heads
if he started cleaning up in the other classes as well.

[cowpoos]

I wouldnt mind seeing glen on a thou or a 600 it might just turn a few heads
if he started cleaning up in the other classes as well.
Glen raced superbikes for a number of years.

[enigma51]

Glen raced superbikes for a number of years.

Didnt know that

[Devil]

I'm looking forward to catching the action at Ruapuna in a couple of weeks time!

[codgyoleracer]

Glen raced superbikes for a number of years.

It was green & mean - a bit like choppas errrr black thing. Shuda seen the light a got myself a bluezuki. Handling + power.........
Cheers for the support !
Glen

[Maido]

It was green & mean - a bit like choppas errrr black thing. Shuda seen the light a got myself a bluezuki. Handling + power.........
Cheers for the support !
Glen

And not in bits on my bench after the teretonga round!

[codgyoleracer]

And not in bits on my bench after the teretonga round!

Well thats true - remember to turn the weather on in a few days time......

[flame]

Best of luck guys n gals! I look forward to the reports and results.

[Pussy]

I called in to Bike Torque in Taumarunui today, and had a yarn with Russell and Jette Josiah. Young Jette is only 15! Nice young bugger, too.
Watch him, he's going to go well

[Maido]

Well thats true - remember to turn the weather on in a few days time......

Umm yeah! Well it was about 22 today and sunny although very windy (unusual!:lol:) I think it might shower over the next two days and then clear for saturday.
I would put in a word with the big fella but I am sure I have offended him over the years!


PS remember that Invers has no 98, last places are either Qtown or Dunners.

[Bren_chch]

superbikes.. Bugden, Stroud then Clee
600, James Smith, Gareth Jones then Nick Cole
125cc, Tim McArthur, Hoogie then Cam Jones