We're semi-professional now!

[GIXser]

Sloan and i have been doing a fair bit of background work for LG and trying our damnest to get more exposure out there, (with limited time and money i might add) you folks have been the best in supporting our cause it really helps even logging onto the LG website and writing blogs and stuff ( big thank you to Shaun Harris) cos he wrote to LG, they were very impressed, they said no one has ever done this... so in short , We may have got the Sponsorship... but you guys made it work for us.. really !!!

Im also pleased to annouce.. we, the team..(Sloan,Jimmy and i) as of today have a factory backing us...
We are to take delivery of Bugden's and Strout's bikes in about 3 to four weeks in time for the winter series !!!
thsi along with an array of a heap of other goodies Suzuki have thrown in.. like spare "hot"engines and spare parts etc.
In short Suzuki liked what we represented and were prepared to back us and even though they are 07/08 bikes they will be highly competitive in the upcoming winter series and nationals....

So a big thank you to Suzuki... and cheers guys for your input !!

[slowpoke]

Christ on a kawasaki!

I'm......but......how......when......awww, just give 'us a hug ya big ugly bastard!

What a fan-bloody-tastic result for all your hard work fella's. And it was through hard work too mate, no-one has "given' this to ya, you've earned it. Rest assured Suzuki will be getting great value for money, you've raised the bar for privateers.

Congrats, I'll toast your success with a double strength red cordial in the mess tonight. (walks off shaking head, still gobsmacked......)

[cowpoos]

Sloan and i have been doing a fair bit of background work for LG and trying our damnest to get more exposure out there, (with limited time and money i might add) you folks have been the best in supporting our cause it really helps even logging onto the LG website and writing blogs and stuff ( big thank you to Shaun Harris) cos he wrote to LG, they were very impressed, they said no one has ever done this... so in short , We may have got the Sponsorship... but you guys made it work for us.. really !!!

Im also pleased to annouce.. we, the team..(Sloan,Jimmy and i) as of today have a factory backing us...
We are to take delivery of Bugden's and Strout's bikes in about 3 to four weeks in time for the winter series !!!
thsi along with an array of a heap of other goodies Suzuki have thrown in.. like spare "hot"engines and spare parts etc.
In short Suzuki liked what we represented and were prepared to back us and even though they are 07/08 bikes they will be highly competitive in the upcoming winter series and nationals....

So a big thank you to Suzuki... and cheers guys for your input !!
Awesome Ed...nothing but awesome.

Well done...and more importantly...Well deserved!! Congrats!

[wharfy]

Excellent !!! good onya's

[CHOPPA]

Well thats an interesting way to find out! haha woohoo!!

[3umph]

Well done... good luc for the season :2thumbsup

[robertydog]

Cool stuff guys. Will watch the winter series with interest.

[WarrenW]

so I guess you have some other bikes just waiting to be ridden (your old ones) Gimmeee !! LOL

[cowpoos]

Well thats an interesting way to find out! haha woohoo!!
as much as I'm the biggest Kawa fan....Im total stoked to see you on a suz now. I know how compeditive they are!!!

[GIXser]

Well thats an interesting way to find out! haha woohoo!!


yeah my fault dude.. i tried calling ya this avo... thought it would be a funny read for ya..:)

[Shaun P]

Well done on the achievements you guys have accomplished in such a short time and on the strengths you both bring to the game :yes:

[KS34]

Bloody Marvlous!!!!!, and on Suzuki's, the world is now complete! Well done. you guys are fantastic.

[Clivoris]

There just aren't enough adjectives. Well deserved.

[Skunk]

Congrats on the professional deal! Good skills.

You need a young rider too. I'd suggest Sketchy Racer...

[CHOPPA]

as much as I'm the biggest Kawa fan....Im total stoked to see you on a suz now. I know how compeditive they are!!!

Well im not gonna have any excuses now so i really gotta get my ass into gear!!!

Heard theres gonna be some guns at the winter series this year so will be a good measure to see if we can improve.

LG Team have a little truck thats getting decked out and new tent etc hopefully its all together by round 1 ish......

[Tony.OK]

Holy shit guys.............thats simply fuckin fantastic. I'm really happy for ya both.

I'd kinda already admitted Sloan might beat me this winter but FFS Ed, what am I gonna have to do to stay in front of ya now...........................chuck that bike of Jimmy's my way so at least I stand a chance man:doh:

[chanceyy]

what absolutely fantastic news Ed & Sloan :clap: see hard work pay off

be looking forward to seeing you guys on the winter series :)

[White trash]

This is indeed very exciting news.

For a LOT of reasons. Firstly, Choppa and Ed are going to be on proper competitive bikes. THis is going to throw up a whole raft of challenges which we are all looking froward to meeting head on. Also having both riders on the same machine is a huge step forwards in regards to set up and learning from one and other.

There are going to be some REALLY cool initiatives that will benefit supporters of LG Motorsport immensly as well. Can't wait to announce those.

Well done again Ed and Choppa, this is going to be a FAN fucken Tastic year.

[trev]

Awesome Ed...nothing but awesome.

Well done...and more importantly...Well deserved!! Congrats!

+1
You've raised the bar for how a sponsor should/can be treated

[kiwifruit]

Gotta be happy with that! Well done guys :D

[driftn]

FANFUCKENTASTIC guys really happy for you both.
What a way to kick start your careers. I am very pleased to be able to say that I know you guys and I changed your tyres when you were just club racers. So when do you leave for round 3 of WSB?


Oh yeah and if you need some body to ride either one of the old bikes I would put my hand up if you twisted my arm hard enough.

[enigma51]

Ed if you need someone to teach you some lines give me a call.



Congrats boys good to see Suzuki getting in there as well. We all know LG has done a fantastic job with supporting you guys (motorsport in general to be exact) so its good news to see suzuki has stepped up.

Now lets hope Yamaha/Kwaka does the same for some of the privateers so we can have a full grid.

[pritch]

Congratulations guys and good luck:first:

[Toot Toot]

Gee willikers thats good news!

Well done to you boys, well deserved. Will try and get to most rounds this year, especially if you need a hand in them pits as a bitch, cos you got jimmie but sometimes I can outsmart him.

[Pussy]

Awesome Ed...nothing but awesome.

Well done...and more importantly...Well deserved!! Congrats!

What he said!

Congratulations, Ed! This is a VERY well deserved result for you and Sloan.


What sort of a job does your new hairdresser do? :bleh:

[Shaun]

Good work ED. Now you guys are on proper bikes, the show can only grow:wari:

[brads]

Good work ED. Now you guys are on proper bikes, the show can only grow:wari:

Proper bikes?:no: Just think how good they would be on a HONDA :chase:

[Shaun]

Proper bikes?:no: Just think how good they would be on a HONDA :chase:


Haha You mean like the other 2 that are winning races here in New Zealand?

Sorry CS and HF:gob:

[Toast]

Awesome, Ed...good on ya :niceone:

[brads]

Haha You mean like the other 2 that are winning races here in New Zealand?

Sorry CS and HF:gob:

Just wait till next year pal, bigger and better,you can mark my words on that:psst:

[Shaun]

Just wait till next year pal, bigger and better,you can mark my words on that:psst:




LG and Suzuki will work well man, especially with the 09 model later in the year

[Riff Raff]

Congratulations guys - well deserved. :2thumbsup

And it goes to show that if you want to get ahead then it's not just your performance on the racetrack that counts, but your professionalism and presentation in the pits as well. Hopefully other racers will follow your example and bring the standard up to attract more sponsors.

I'll be coming to as many rounds as I can of the winter series to cheer you boys on. :banana:

[Matt Bleck]

That is soooo freakin awesome!!! :Punk:

Well deserved too! :niceone:

[Mystic13]

Two new bikes.

New truck.

New tent.

You guys were already amongst the best dressed out there.

Life's Good - LG.

Great stuff and we're looking forward to seeing the new set up. Oh, and new posters.

Whoa!... you guys have to be pretty stoked about it.

Congrats.

[Biggles08]

Shit thats 'O' for awesome news Ed/Chop! Well done and good luck for the winter series!

[Robert Taylor]

Haha You mean like the other 2 that are winning races here in New Zealand?

Sorry CS and HF:gob:

3 in total in front of the biggest audiences. Next year proper pipes instead of that Leonotconvinced stuff and some development time.

[Robert Taylor]

Good work ED. Now you guys are on proper bikes, the show can only grow:wari:

Yeah, Sloans Kwaka needed a lighthouse on every corner so it knew the way around!
But seriously guys, your pit presentation put some of the established to shame.

[roadracingoldfart]

WOW ... well done guys , well deserved indeed . The respect is out there.

does this mean you dont have to ask for a driver evey round now ? :whistle: ;)

Paul.

[slowpoke]

3 in total in front of the biggest audiences. Next year proper pipes instead of that Leonotconvinced stuff and some development time.

Haha, from the amount of smoke those things were producing earlier in the season I reckon the exhaust is the least of their problems. They didn't need a muffler, they needed a particulate filter. Hang on, what am I riding again? Oh shit.....

Hmmm, I wonder what master tinkerer Ray Clee could do with a CBR if given free rein, they are more than a match for GSXR in stock form.

'Twas great to see Craig clean up at the street races as some compensation for his efforts.

[enigma51]

Hmmm, I wonder what master tinkerer Ray Clee could do with a CBR if given free rein..........


You need a women to work on a honda men arent allowed :bleh:

[White trash]

With some development in the off season, Craig and Hayden will be a combined force to be reckoned with next summer, no doubt. I'm sure neither of them will have any problem with me stating publicly that they are our first target to beat on track.

Bear in mind, at the end of the season, riding a seriously un competitive machine, Choppa was only six points back on Craig.

I'm amping BIG time for the upcoming season.

[CHOPPA]

If craig reads this after getting shit from eddie hes gonna take me out! hahaha

[GIXser]

Graig just come back to suzuki will ya .... the force is strong.. :)

[GIXser]

Congratulations guys - well deserved. :2thumbsup

And it goes to show that if you want to get ahead then it's not just your performance on the racetrack that counts, but your professionalism and presentation in the pits as well. Hopefully other racers will follow your example and bring the standard up to attract more sponsors.

I'll be coming to as many rounds as I can of the winter series to cheer you boys on. :banana:


we're definately on the winning streak then babe.. with you in the pits Life's Good, , bring on the vmcc :)

[White trash]

I'm pretty sure he enjoys a challenge, and that's just what he's getting with the Honda. That and he's not having to play second fiddle to anyone else riding the same bike.

Anyway, enough about that Curious George looking poetry writing mofo.

Back to the reall issues.


GO TEAM LG

Life sure is good :D

[GIXser]

If craig reads this after getting shit from eddie hes gonna take me out! hahaha
if id didnt like the prick so much i would say he blows goats... but i think he;s way to proffesional to take ya out bud, to him its fair or square with him..me thinks...

ps all i picked up our race truck today... shes a beauty..:)

[White trash]

ps all i picked up our race truck today... shes a beauty..:)


Sweet! I'm on my way over, let's go do some skids.

[GIXser]

Sweet! I'm on my way over, let's go do some skids.

only on the grass cos the neigbours get fucked off:shifty:

[White trash]

Sweet! As it's their grass we'll be chewing, I'm stoked to hear they wont mind. Nice neighbours you've got there......

[brads]

. I'm sure neither of them will have any problem with me stating publicly that they are our first target to beat on track.

Bear in mind, at the end of the season, riding a seriously un competitive machine, Choppa was only six points back on Craig.

.

True,however 2 DNFs at Levels,unfortunately only 9/10 riders per race,the points system doesnt really show an accurate account of what happened,Rhys was only 9? off choppa yet really didnt get near him,not down south anyway.
HONDA NUMBER 1 UNDER THE SUN

[slowpoke]

HONDA NUMBER 1 UNDER THE SUN

TRUE DAT!!!

Shame we didn't get to see you in action up here mate, we could have done with a few more Honda's handin' out the buckets of whoop ass.

[scuzeme]

Congrats Ed this is awesome for you guys and i agree you and your crew and setup looked pro anyway.
Just goes to show that if you act like it its only a matter of time before you get it.
All the best for the rest of 09 you guys are deserving and im sure it takes a lot of pressure off.

Chur

[CHOPPA]

Just to clarify.... we are still privateers...

Privateer cup is up for grabs next year!

[gixerracer]

Just to clarify.... we are still privateers...

Privateer cup is up for grabs next year!

Mint im still a privateer 2. C u and ed in the grass

[Sketchy_Racer]

Just to clarify.... we are still privateers...

Privateer cup is up for grabs next year!

What's the difference between a Privateer and a Professional? I didn't realise there were any 'real' professionals in NZ

Anywho, bloody great to see you guys doing so well for yourselves! I have to admit I am a little envious :2thumbsup

[White trash]

Mint im still a privateer 2. C u and ed in the grass
In the grass? You'd be an expert and a half on that by now wouldn't ya?

Change ya name to Curious George or something too.

[Shaun P]

Mint im still a privateer 2. C u and ed in the grass

Serious question though..

Where is the biggest difference between say

1. A 'factory rider'
2. A 'factory/dealer supported rider etc'
3 A 'self suppoted rider own bike with industry deals'

Out of the above what is a privateer for clarification purposes?

[Deano]

What's the difference between a Privateer and a Professional? I didn't realise there were any 'real' professionals in NZ


A pro is generally one who is paid to do their work. I was a semi pro once lol, for the pittance it was worth. Mostly due to small population here in NZ.

I'd say anyone fairly heavily sponsored is a semi pro. Full professionalism is when you give up your day job.

The LG Team present an air of professionalism and I hope more can do the same to lift the sport as a whole.

[Riff Raff]

In the grass? You'd be an expert and a half on that by now wouldn't ya?
Not as much of an expert as you are James! :bleh:

[GIXser]

In the grass? You'd be an expert and a half on that by now wouldn't ya?

Change ya name to Curious George or something too.

ya beat me to it.....!!! :)

[GIXser]

A pro is generally one who is paid to do their work. I was a semi pro once lol, for the pittance it was worth. Mostly due to small population here in NZ.

I'd say anyone fairly heavily sponsored is a semi pro. Full professionalism is when you give up your day job.

The LG Team present an air of professionalism and I hope more can do the same to lift the sport as a whole.

cheers Deano,:)

[CHOPPA]

Mint im still a privateer 2. C u and ed in the grass

haha none of that smack talks comin from me! Told ya im gonna get drilled now! :bye::rofl:


What's the difference between a Privateer and a Professional? I didn't realise there were any 'real' professionals in NZ

Anywho, bloody great to see you guys doing so well for yourselves! I have to admit I am a little envious :2thumbsup

Red, the manager of triple R is trying to put together a privateers cup that will basically be a championship within itself that will be from the sound of things quite rewarding!

A "privateer" is someone that doesnt have backing from the factory, you can be a fully professional racer but provided your not getting factory support then you will qualify. Id say if your riding a bike thats owned by the manufacturer that would make you "factory"

Now Craig dont just go out and buy your own bike because you want to win the B graders trophy! Mind you its probably better to do that then what sam got for 3rd in NZ!! A nice continental cup and some chain lube... :buggerd:

[DEATH_INC.]

Farkin hell, that's the shit! Good on you fulla's :niceone:

[Frenchy]

Thats wicked news guys!! now are you going to get matching hairdos too? :wari:

[White trash]

Thats wicked news guys!! now are you going to get matching hairdos too? :wari:
Choppa's gotta grow some first. And with a cherub on the way, he'll be pulling it back out again soon :D

[Frenchy]

Choppa's gotta grow some first. And with a cherub on the way, he'll be pulling it back out again soon :D

True and to keep up with ed he'll need a new sponsor like Rodney Wayne :bleh: sorry eddy i'm just upset i'm going gray :(

[cowpoos]

sorry eddy i'm just upset i'm going gray :(
Thought you be more upset at the rate its receding!! :clap:

[Frenchy]

Thought you be more upset at the rate its receding!! :clap:

at least i'm not hiding it with a pink hat!:spanking:

[cowpoos]

at least i'm not hiding it with a pink hat!:spanking:
ummm I have a full head of hair ya goof ball!!

so...new topic...you going to buy Choppas ZX10 ???

[Frenchy]

I don't think i'd be in a hurry to buy a 10 I'd buy a new yamaha if i was to buy something else.

[brads]

Sloan and i have been doing a fair bit of background work for LG and trying our damnest to get more exposure out there, (with limited time and money i might add) you folks have been the best in supporting our cause it really helps even logging onto the LG website and writing blogs and stuff ( big thank you to Shaun Harris) cos he wrote to LG, they were very impressed, they said no one has ever done this... so in short , We may have got the Sponsorship... but you guys made it work for us.. really !!!

Im also pleased to annouce.. we, the team..(Sloan,Jimmy and i) as of today have a factory backing us...
We are to take delivery of Bugden's and Strout's bikes in about 3 to four weeks in time for the winter series !!!
thsi along with an array of a heap of other goodies Suzuki have thrown in.. like spare "hot"engines and spare parts etc.
In short Suzuki liked what we represented and were prepared to back us and even though they are 07/08 bikes they will be highly competitive in the upcoming winter series and nationals....

So a big thank you to Suzuki... and cheers guys for your input !!

Shit I hope somehow there are more SBKs on the grid next year cos going on the numbers in this years champs there is only going to be 1 or 2 "privateers" in this new class now that you guys are "factory riders"

[brads]

haha none of that smack talks comin from me! Told ya im gonna get drilled now! :bye::rofl:



Red, the manager of triple R is trying to put together a privateers cup that will basically be a championship within itself that will be from the sound of things quite rewarding!

A "privateer" is someone that doesnt have backing from the factory, you can be a fully professional racer but provided your not getting factory support then you will qualify. Id say if your riding a bike thats owned by the manufacturer that would make you "factory"

Now Craig dont just go out and buy your own bike because you want to win the B graders trophy! Mind you its probably better to do that then what sam got for 3rd in NZ!! A nice continental cup and some chain lube... :buggerd:

B graders?? Bloody hell mate you have been a "FACTORY RIDER" for less than a week and already your talking down to us:crazy::laugh:

[CHOPPA]

Just to clarify.... we are still privateers...

Privateer cup is up for grabs next year!

Try reading

[Leong]

WOW!! Congrats Eddy and Sloan... shows what can be done with a good business mind and a seriously talented rider!!

[CHOPPA]

B graders?? Bloody hell mate you have been a "FACTORY RIDER" for less than a week and already your talking down to us:crazy::laugh:

Im actually talking about myself.... Red knows my exact deal with suzuki and we are def still gonna be in the privateer series. Do you think if you go and buy Craigs blade you will be a factory rider??

[brads]

Im also pleased to annouce.. we, the team..(Sloan,Jimmy and i) as of today have a factory backing us...

????????????????????

[brads]

A "privateer" is someone that doesnt have backing from the factory, you can be a fully professional racer but provided your not getting factory support then you will qualify. Id say if your riding a bike thats owned by the manufacturer that would make you "factory"

:
??????????????

[CHOPPA]

????????????????????

That hasnt come from me and also as i have discussed with red, a privateer can have support from a manufacturer. I would imagine honday may do slightly cheaper parts for you? and most racers would be on some sorta deal with the manufacters to get cheaper bikes or a discount here and there.

You know the difference! You have been there done that and you know theres a big difference....

[brads]

I reckon your trying to label me a "factory rider" so you might have a chance at the privateer title hmmmm not a chance mate, just found some more motivation!

Na mate, just like the past few years have no intention of doing the north island rounds,only doing it for fun these days,poor bike hasnt seen the light of day since Levels!

[Shaun]

So who do I call in this team now looking for a JOB:msn-wink: I come cheap!

[GIXser]

ya call trashie....

[Shaun]

ya call trashie....


Thanks Boss. Did you get a PM from me?

[Tony.OK]

its our aim to make people part of the team

Cool.....................ya got my number aye:jerry:

[White trash]

Whoops. Eddy mistakes someone for somone else. Hilarious.
Nice Ed, real classy. :D

[roogazza]

That hasnt come from me and also as i have discussed with red, a privateer can have support from a manufacturer.

A lot of KBers don't seem to understand the difference Choppa.
Manufacturer, Distributor ??
and then "works" and "Factory" riders.
A. Stroud is our recognised top man isn't he ? What's he , Distributor backed ? Not factory or works anyway, that's Rossi etc. Gaz.

[GIXser]

Hey Brad, how's your bum feel after being torn a new hole? :D

ha you should see the updated one !!!

[CHOPPA]

A lot of KBers don't seem to understand the difference Choppa.
Manufacturer, Distributor ??
and then "works" and "Factory" riders.
A. Stroud is our recognised top man isn't he ? What's he , Distributor backed ? Not factory or works anyway, that's Rossi etc. Gaz.

A "factory" rider is someone that is riding for the factory or the manufacturer of the bike brand ie honda suzuki etc. Overseas its obviously alot bigger as theres more money but it still works sorta the same over here. Riders like Andrew, Robbie etc all have all there bikes supplyed and developed by suzuki as does the Honda team etc.

A privateer is someone that buys there bikes, develops them on there own etc etc, regardless if they have someone else paying for there stuff they are still privateers.

Say for instance, Ducati in wsb they have a "factory" team then theres a whole bunch of other Ducati teams, the riders are still professionals but they are privateers

[CHOPPA]

Nice Ed, real classy. :D

Did i miss something here?

[Shaun]

Did i miss something here?



Only the start dude:eek:

[Robert Taylor]

NZ

No ''factory'' backed riders, you will only find these at the pointy end of predominantly WSBK and MotoGP

Official Distributor backed riders at conclusion of 09 NZ Champs ( I am happy to fall on my sword if this is slightly inaccurate )

Yamaha NZ Gareth Jones Sam Smith

Honda NZ Hayden Fitzgerald Craig Shirriffs

Suzuki NZ Robbie Bugden Andrew Stroud Ray Clee Dennis Charlett

Kawasaki NZ ??????????????????

I would expect some retrenchment to the above.

[White trash]

Weeeellllllll, you could kind of argue that Suzuki New Zealand is owned by Suzuki Japan. And therefore sorta Factory.

Bottom line is this.

Choppa and Ed now have the nuber one and two placed bikes from the recently concluded NZSBK championship. So they'd better get their skates on and make good use of them, eh boys?

[brads]

Im actually talking about myself.... Red knows my exact deal with suzuki and we are def still gonna be in the privateer series. Do you think if you go and buy Craigs blade you will be a factory rider??

Sorry mate,this seems to be getting off track,of course no to the above,however in the starter for this thread, its says about the bikes and all the other stuff thrown in ie, engines,spares etc and thanks Suzuki,Someone has obviously paid a small fortune for all this,but if it has come from Suzuki at no charge to you guys it sure will make it hard to separate a true privateer from a "factory" rider.Almost be called a "satellite team" wouldnt it?

[GIXser]

Lets just say.... nothing is "FREE" in this world....

[White trash]

Oh someone paid alright.

Eds hoop is the size of a basket ball now :D

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Suzuki doesnt give ANYTHING away

[CHOPPA]

NZ

No ''factory'' backed riders, you will only find these at the pointy end of predominantly WSBK and MotoGP

Official Distributor backed riders at conclusion of 09 NZ Champs ( I am happy to fall on my sword if this is slightly inaccurate )

Yamaha NZ Gareth Jones Sam Smith

Honda NZ Hayden Fitzgerald Craig Shirriffs

Suzuki NZ Robbie Bugden Andrew Stroud Ray Clee Dennis Charlett

Kawasaki NZ ??????????????????

I would expect some retrenchment to the above.

Yeah spot on Robert thanks for clearing up what i was trying to say!

[Shaun P]

Choppa for the cup haha

[Robert Taylor]

Suzuki doesnt give ANYTHING away

Having had a close association with them for many years I beg to differ. They have poured more money into road racing than any other distributor over the last 3 decades or so and had they not been there road racing in NZ would be little better than club racing. For that alone they deserve respect rather than ill founded comments.

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Having had a close association with them for many years I beg to differ. They have poured more money into road racing than any other distributor over the last 3 decades or so and had they not been there road racing in NZ would be little better than club racing. For that alone they deserve respect rather than ill founded comments.

no, not ill-founded comments. this is first hand information.PM sent

buts lets not get distracted by Ed's and Choppa's achievements :niceone:

[Robert Taylor]

no, not ill-founded comments. this is first hand information.PM sent

buts lets not get distracted by Ed's and Choppa's achievements :niceone:

Thanks for the pm but I still disagree from my own firsthand experience. They have been very accomodating with many riders over the years because one man in SNZ has a passion for road racing. It will be a sad day if he loses interest.
Yes I agree also that Sloan and Eddie have got something good going but with the greatest respect to them both going to the next level is something not to be underestimated. I will help them both over the winter because I have a lot of time for their positive attitude and ambition.

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Thanks for the pm but I still disagree from my own firsthand experience. They have been very accomodating with many riders over the years because one man in SNZ has a passion for road racing. It will be a sad day if he loses interest.

Cheers, I will leave it at that.
Go you good things!

[White trash]

Thanks for the pm but I still disagree from my own firsthand experience. They have been very accomodating with many riders over the years because one man in SNZ has a passion for road racing. It will be a sad day if he loses interest.
Yes I agree also that Sloan and Eddie have got something good going but with the greatest respect to them both going to the next level is something not to be underestimated. I will help them both over the winter because I have a lot of time for their positive attitude and ambition.
What about helping them because the team manager is a good bastard who wants to do his bit for NZ racing too?

Robert, believe me, I know more than you can understand how hard the next level is to conquer. I've tried to do it and underestimated the Shirriffs, the Strouds and the Bugdens. Those chaps certainly showed this wannabe.

HOWEVER! We know what has to go into a team to succeed against these names now. We have the marketing, the experience, the technical support and above all, the skill to take it to these names this year.

Without wanting to bum lick, you're the person I respect most in the padock of any meeting. Because of your knowledge and experience but also your connections.

You might want to inform some of those contacts mate, they're going to be challenged this upcoming season. And you know what, we're going to have the support of the public.

It's all falling into place mate. Stay tuned.

Edit: Forgot to reiterate your earlier comment. SNZ is without a doubt the driving force behind NZ SBK racing. Without them, there would be nothing other than some ZXR400s and a couple of RS125s battling out (no disrespect) for a championship. Don't believe me? Cast your mind back for the previous ten years. If a Suzuki hasn't won, who's the champion been striving to beat?

[Shaun P]

Whats the matter did you fell left out :laugh:

[Robert Taylor]

What about helping them because the team manager is a good bastard who wants to do his bit for NZ racing too?

Robert, believe me, I know more than you can understand how hard the next level is to conquer. I've tried to do it and underestimated the Shirriffs, the Strouds and the Bugdens. Those chaps certainly showed this wannabe.

HOWEVER! We know what has to go into a team to succeed against these names now. We have the marketing, the experience, the technical support and above all, the skill to take it to these names this year.

Without wanting to bum lick, you're the person I respect most in the padock of any meeting. Because of your knowledge and experience but also your connections.

You might want to inform some of those contacts mate, they're going to be challenged this upcoming season. And you know what, we're going to have the support of the public.

It's all falling into place mate. Stay tuned.

Edit: Forgot to reiterate your earlier comment. SNZ is without a doubt the driving force behind NZ SBK racing. Without them, there would be nothing other than some ZXR400s and a couple of RS125s battling out (no disrespect) for a championship. Don't believe me? Cast your mind back for the previous ten years. If a Suzuki hasn't won, who's the champion been striving to beat?

What Im really trying to say Jimmy is stay humble! Sloan has a great attitude and he will progress further, beyond doubt. But please dont place too much pressure upon him by amping everything up so much, so much like the Yanks do.

[White trash]

Roger. Point taken.

[Bren_chch]

Awesome bikes! well done, also on your promotion work its obviously paying off!

I think this is one of your bikes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgVEZegjMfY :2thumbsup


mmmm tasty!

[Tony.OK]

I think this is one of your bikes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgVEZegjMfY :2thumbsup


mmmm tasty!

Yikes!!!!!

You guys are gonna have some fun on those....................:eek:

Can't wait to see the new gear on display......................be like turning up to a MotoGP pit area:drool: