Taupo road race spectacular 2010

**Henk** · 29th December 2010, 12:15

Originally Posted by Pumba

My big thanks for the eventgo to Henk for lending an engine to get me running on the Tuesday after my little mishap with mine on Monday, and big thanks to my courier who ferried it down from Auckland. I think I owe a few people a few beers.

This from the guy who lent me an engine after I blew mine up when he really didn't know me. It keeps coming back to me that the best thing about buckets is the people.

**all4A50s** · 29th December 2010, 12:42

Originally Posted by Henk

Great weekend. Shame about the weather.
Thanks to those that stoped to see if we were OK on the way home. Especially the unknown lady from Morrinsville that got us tow started and Tim for following us most of the way to make sure we'd get there. Van finaly expired 950m up the road from home. Didn't nkow that a 15 year old econovan would do 105 in third. Hope I never have to do it again.

Photos from the weekend here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hz13/se...7625568417857/

Great photos thanks

**Shorty_925** · 29th December 2010, 16:21

A few photos from the GP race

http://picasaweb.google.com/pete.l.r...ucketGP281210#

**Dutchee** · 29th December 2010, 17:28

Originally Posted by Shorty_925

A few photos from the GP race

http://picasaweb.google.com/pete.l.r...ucketGP281210#

Somewhere in there you can see how hard Julie fought during the race, she's a fair distance back early on in the race, but just about bet Henk at the finish.
Well ridden Julie. Wonder how long till we see you in the A grade at Mt Welly. No way should you be racing me from now on - you know you can do way better than that

Was a bit disappointed my bike wouldn't play, but also enjoyed spectating. Riding around with absolutely no power was bloody scarey, and I didn't think it right for me too attempt to get out there again. Still not sure what the hell that was, seemed more like rider f'up than the bike, like I couldn't handle the track and was killing the bike by riding it (very similar symptoms to the van, but the bike should be cheaper to fix than the van).

I won't say next year I'll try again, as I'm over it and the score is big tracks 2 me 0. Fun factor at Taupo was a winner, though.

Am wondering if anyone knows why Shelracing didn't turn up - definitely missed the two of them there, but hopefully we'll see them sometime next year.
Michelle

**pipson** · 30th December 2010, 21:02

Photos of both days are now up at http://picasaweb.google.com/pipsons5

**all4A50s** · 31st December 2010, 05:46

Originally Posted by pipson

Photos of both days are now up at http://picasaweb.google.com/pipsons5

Thanks pipson. Good photo's.

Gongrats to Andrew and Richard for doing really well. Their raw ability and talent blew me away as they blew past me as as if I was standing still.

Well done to Adrian with finishing 11th on road tyres in that weather.

I'm looking forward to see them battling it out down here next year. Now to convince Fish, Hamish and the rest of the Wellington A grader to be their next year...

Lets hope this year I can get more of my riding confidence back I had as a top ten finish next year would be fab

**andrew a** · 5th January 2011, 21:08

I'm back at work so thought I would put in a quick report. I had a good time after all the stress leading up to the event. I was building up another motor when within 20 minits of running it sezed the big end. Two weeks befor Taupo. A few hundred dollars and several more hours it was going again. In the first practice it seemed to be going good but about lap 7 it faded and I did a few slower laps. Didnt have the correct jet so went richer. It didnt run as well but I didnt dare touch it. On the dry day I took my RS125 for my first ride. What a machene. I did the GP race what a blast. Its a pig to get off the line and I was being polite and was happy at the back. Got it cranked up and thought I did well. It also felt so fast. Anyway back to the real racing. Day 2 stink weather. Had three good hard races. Gav was putting up a good battle. In the GP in turn 5 I went down a gear to much and had the back end drifting around on me. A bit of a blond moment. Any way keepet it together.
Good to meet most of the bucket racers there and pit with the Toman boys and some Welly boys. The next day was a craker like the 27th.
All in all had a great time and very happy with my results. Also very pleased the Richard didnt need an ambo this time and made it to the podium. Well done Rich.
Now next time I go out I will expect Glen and Fishy to school me up on how to ride fast on a go kart track!

**F5 Dave** · 6th January 2011, 08:09

Two times in a row & a welly lad with it.

Hip Hip

. . . now we just need to get you a nice little 2 stroke, MB100 or TS or summit.

**Trudes** · 6th January 2011, 13:53

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

. . . now we just need to get you a nice little 2 stroke, MB100 or TS or summit.

Now we're talking!!

**fi5hy** · 6th January 2011, 21:18

You have to wear that #1 plate now mate and Rich #3

**Rick 52** · 7th January 2011, 08:06

Originally Posted by fi5hy

You have to wear that #1 plate now mate and Rich #3

Yep fellas you should change your number ..twice in a row Andrew No1

I have a pair of 5th I'm tempted' Edwards number is cool!!

check this out

!!

http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...ar_C/index.htm

**richban** · 7th January 2011, 10:52

Originally Posted by Rick 52

Yep fellas you should change your number ..twice in a row Andrew No1

I have a pair of 5th I'm tempted' Edwards number is cool!!

check this out

!!

http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...ar_C/index.htm

Yeh nah. No number 3 for me. I think Andrew should wear the number 1 with pride. 2 in a row is the shiz. What would be nice would be a proper GP race. 24 laps. After racing BOB and Taupo. I think BOB is better. Great track, the event is all about the buckets and the racing is hardcore. 2 cents.

**F5 Dave** · 7th January 2011, 13:52

GP always used to be a decent length race. We have to take what we get to some extent & the previous GPs had been held in Auckland on a kart track, which was hard work & not the best venue for a GP race or for others to participate (I was pretty much only welly person to do those Auckland GPs).

I think a decent length race would be better for the largest class.

**Kickaha** · 7th January 2011, 16:52

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

I think a decent length race would be better for the largest class.

55 minutes + 1 lap same as the BOB main race

I thought a GP had a minimum distance?

**timg** · 7th January 2011, 19:41

Originally Posted by richban

Yeh nah. No number 3 for me. I think Andrew should wear the number 1 with pride. 2 in a row is the shiz. What would be nice would be a proper GP race. 24 laps. After racing BOB and Taupo. I think BOB is better. Great track, the event is all about the buckets and the racing is hardcore. 2 cents.

Not sure your passport will be valid for next year

Look forward to seeing you here again.