Cannonball Run now open to bikes!

**NukeFtw** · 28th November 2011, 10:40

Hey Guys and Gals!

I'm very pleased to announce that due to demand the Cannonball Run 2012 is taking entries for Bikes!

IF you have not heard of the Cannonball run check this link - www.aucklandmotorsport.co.nz

Tickets only $65 per bike which includes your sticker pack and mission book - This could be done solo but teams of 2-4 are recommended

More info to come entries close 20th Dec so dont miss out!

I'l try get back on here daily to answer any questions

**Grantman_** · 8th December 2011, 20:15

Hey, Looks pretty cool.

**Prof - R** · 8th December 2011, 20:58

hi just want find out if there any guys or girls thinking of giving it a go

**Grantman_** · 8th December 2011, 21:01

Yeap I've just got a ticket tonight. Don't have a clue what's it really about, just going to rock up for a bit of fun - the track time being the biggest draw.

**Prof - R** · 8th December 2011, 21:04

all good well guess ill get mine sorted too

**Grantman_** · 8th December 2011, 21:29

Awesometastic balls of fire. I dunno what the whole team thing is about. Won't be taking it too seriously unless there's prizes involved!

**Prof - R** · 8th December 2011, 21:47

do you know if its a single day event

**The Singing Chef** · 8th December 2011, 21:57

Wish I could get my track bike down for the track

Looks fun, may give it a go.

**Grantman_** · 8th December 2011, 22:19

well I'm not paying for Auckland accom so it better be one day! I'd hope stuff is wound up before dinner. Won't be going to that Spookers thingamee.

**NukeFtw** · 9th December 2011, 01:14

Hey guys sorry i have missed this thread!

- To try an answer your questions , yes it is a competition and yes there are prizes! kiwi rider magazine has hooked us up and we are squaring away a couple more this week!

- The comp in basic form is a point to point clue finding scavenger hunt - with some of the tasks being phyiscal ex. last year we did 3 hard math questions or 3 sports things like kick a goal shoot a basket etc - but most of the points are based around photo's i.e. go to a place ( pointed out in the mission pack you will each get ) and take a photo of a thing with a pose or action depicting something relative to the thing. - that about as clear as mud? sweet you'l get it when you get your packs 2-3 weeks pre the event - all cars / bikes are expected to follow the road rules and the police will know our route, we have a good relationship with the police and we want to keep it that way and keep you all safe - its not a time trial you'l have hampton downs laps to hoon around!

- Teams for bikes are in place as 1 car i.e. 4 people would work as a team ( 1 to take the photo 1-3 to be in it ) so 2-4 bikes could also be a team - but mostly so you can ride and have fun together

- In terms of sign ups thus far they are slowly picking up but not many so tell your mates! ticket sales close on the 20th so spread the word!

- Spookers is the prize giving first then the after party with music and food and a trip through the attractions if your brave enough!

Feel free to call me direct or email me if there are any more questions

Looking forward to having you guys!

Nic Scott
Drive By Productions
nic@drivebyproductions.co.nz
021 112 0180

**Mystic13** · 9th December 2011, 06:18

Price drop today from $125 to $59... on www.treatme.co.nz the trade me voucher site. If you're interested in the event this will save you $66. Assuming entry cost is the same for cars and bikes.

**Paul in NZ** · 9th December 2011, 06:49

The recession must really be biting as they seem to have run out of eccentric rich guys with exotic cars so oiks with bikes are allowed in...

Good job! Get in there you Aucklanders and give dem car jockies a taste of biker power....

**avgas** · 9th December 2011, 08:05

Can't do this year due to bubba. But will pencil you in on calendar for next.

Who knows.....I could have a WOF by then

**Motorcycle Recovery** · 9th December 2011, 20:55

This is an absolute ball of an event! think of it as the amazing race on wheels combined with phototag, a poker run, a mystery tour, and the hangover. I've entered this event for the last two years and it's one hell of a fun road trip. It's one day earlyish start and how long it takes depends entirely on how creative you want to get. S**t stirrers are encouraged and girlfriends are allowed. would definitly recommend watching smokey and the bandit, cannonball run, gumball rally and possibly even Goodbye Pork Pie for research and inspiration.Last year a one of the police kindly laid down on the ground while my offsider held a gun on him while we "stole" his squad car from the Waipu police station for one of the photo tasks, so when he says that they have a good relationship with the police you can most definitely believe it.So if you haven't got your tickets, grab one before they all go, you won't regret it!!!

Hope to see you there!!!
Kevin

Ps Merlin is sitting here crapping crawdids because he bought his car ticket this morning and only saw this thread just now!!

**Rehab** · 12th December 2011, 16:05

Originally Posted by Mystic13

Price drop today from $125 to $59... on www.treatme.co.nz the trade me voucher site. If you're interested in the event this will save you $66. Assuming entry cost is the same for cars and bikes.

Pretty sure it's only $65 for bikes?

Anyway, I'll be entering so if anyone needs a team mate I'm keen (have no mates of my own you see...)