LIVE at Taumarunui

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[Dutchee]

Thank you Mr NSR143 for an awesome weekend.
I reckon Henk's just scared to have a race with Rick on the 100's, and is finding any damned excuse to get out of it.
I did tell Mr NSR that he was keen putting his head in the tent before Henk had gotten up/dressed, but ah well, he'll learn.
I'm not convinced about the Taumaranui track, but have yet to ride it in the dry, and thought that my first idea would've been a better one (leave the bikes at home, as I think the year I didn't ride was the best one - awesome weather that weekend, whereas the last couple have had crap weather, but always a great atmosphere).

Hope Str8 and Koba make it home safely, as I somehow doubt they'll manage dry.

Worked out we need to be at Tokoroa,

Thanks to Yungatart for her assistance with the injured over the weekend (especially the incident today), and next time we see you, I will have figured out a decent punishment for you as I did see you with a flag (and forgot we had to punish you).

All other stories will remain on tour, you'll just have to come along to Toke to find out more.

Oh, did everyone look at the river today? I went and looked early on, and by the time I took Henk to show him how high it was, it was up again from that. The scenic waterfalls were pretty impressive, but I couldn't do my usual look out the window because of the dumbass.

[hmurphy]

I didn't see Skunk in those photos did I!? Also... I'm liking Adrians new leathers. Far too shiny though, I think they need a good scuffing up. Gutted I missed this but lack of money prevented me from making the trip.

[Dutchee]

I didn't see Skunk in those photos did I!? Also... I'm liking Adrians new leathers. Far too shiny though, I think they need a good scuffing up. Gutted I missed this but lack of money prevented me from making the trip.

Nah, wasn't Skunk, he doesn't ride, oh, yeah, Skunk was there today flagging. His twin brother was there yesterday riding
You should be gutted you missed it, but we didn't miss you bwahahaha
See you at Tokoroa, Te Puke or Kaitoke.

[Henk]

Well my weekend obviously didn't go according to plan. Having said that for the past couple of years I've beeb touting the merits of the track at Taumarunui and telling people I go on away trips to catch up with people, indulge in a bit of alcohol inspired idiocy and if some racing happens it's a bonus. This time I missed out on the bonus but had a bloody good weekend away anyway.
Huge thanks to all the kind folk who helped patch me up on Saturday morning with bandages and painkillers and the like and again to Steve for putting the NI series on so that we have somewhere to go and catch up with like minded folk from around the country.
Shame about the weather but regardless of the pissing down rain there were some tight and entertaining battles to watch at the front and further down the pack.
Considering the fact that the weather was pretty much as predicted the turn out was higher than I expected, in fact I think possibly the biggest for an away round yet, all three NI bucket racing regions were represented as well which was good to see.
I'm pretty sure everybody that came enjoyed themselves one way or another, I must admit I was astounded by the number of kids on track on bicycles, scooters and rollerblades when there was no racing on.
I guess I get the dumbarse award for breaking myself on Friday night before the bike had made it out of the van with second place going to Clive for bringing the whole tent, except for the poles.

Photos of Friday and Saturday here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hz13/se...7628772173653/
Couldn't be bothered getting the camera out Sunday in the pissing rain with a concrete arm though.

Looking forward to Tokoroa already.

[kel]

Thank you Mr NSR143 for an awesome weekend.

Agreed! Big thanks to all those involved.
Race 1 was a cracking pace but a bit of an anticlimax when Gavins bike gave up,

race 2 and Rick was just too good,

race 3 was a nail biter as I could feel that 2 stroke all over the back of me (couldn't hear it as my own bikes sound is so intoxicating)

Great weekend, great racing and the kids had a blast


Roll on Tokoroa.

[Str8 Jacket]

B Grade 10 Lap- Helen lead for about 2 thirds of the race suddenly caving in to engine noises from behind to let Joshua through. Billy the Kid langished in a hard fought 3rd due to insufficient engine power but has promised to steal his Dads bike while he's not looking. All others finished happily without incident.

I had a blast, forgot how much I love riding in the wet! After I lead that race by more than half a track for almost 8 laps I then suddenly found Josh behind me (someone must have put a rocket up him!) I got the old red-mist on and started pushing too hard and reverting back to my bad racing habits, after almost having a few crashes trying to keep the young man away from me I decided that it would be best to let him past. He was riding really well and just fucked off from me once he passed. There were quite a few 'kids' racing really well this weekend, awesome to see!

Thanks to all who came along and especially Steve and his wife Paula for putting in so much time and effort. Awesome event, glad to have stayed upright!

[andrew a]

Hi all Caleb and I were planning to go. But my right hand is in plaster so I cant ride. I was Gutted about that. Maybe next time.




















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[NSR143]

We got in about 9:15pm. A couple of stiff drinks and shower then fell in a heap. Thanks to all that came along, good racing regardless of the weather and it makes for a good weekend when everyone does the right thing and just has a load of fun. Thanks for the help keeping the site clean and to those that found space to take rubbish away. Cannot believe we didn't get a better weekend out of the time of year. Will post points results as soon as I get my act together. Thanks, Steve

[Clivoris]

Many thanks to Steve and his crew for putting this on. I had a great weekend despite forgetting tent poles, poisoning myself on Friday night and chickening out of the racing on sunday because I melt in the rain. Hard as sugar I am. My brother was over from Oz with his daughter and they were very impressed with the bucketeer spirit, so thanks for adding some fun to their holiday. Mike and Rogues saved our bacon by bringing our tent poles up on Saturday, and I hear that Rogues is going to be ok for racing at Manfeild this weekend. Great to see that you got home ok Hels. Definitely up for it next year, but I'm buying wets.

[Str8 Jacket]

Great to see that you got home ok Hels.

Oh yes, in all this excitement I forgot about the trek home. Only took 5.5 hours but were dressed up in so many layers + jackets and we both have numb ears but TBH was kind of fun (but not really). It was an awesome weekend away - just like the good old day's (eh Henk!) but I do think that you and Henk should both share the dumbarse award this time!

Definitely up for it next year, but I'm buying wets.

H. T. F. U!!! The track is actually quite grippy!

[yungatart]

We had a great time, despite the wet....
My grandkids think you are all mad...no tent poles, roller blading in the dark and falling off and breaking bones..these apparently are not the actions of normal sensible adults (go figure). They had a great time too!
I never had a flag in my hand, that was my sister..she is older and fatter than me, easy to tell us apart

[MSTRS:Me]

... that was my sister...

Hmmmm... I can't tell you two apart. So, is SHE the one that doesn't put out?

[F5 Dave]

Glad you guys had a good time. Almost came for the drinks on sat, but I love that track in the dry & to see it wet may be rtoo distressing.



Andrew??? Hope arm heals fast.

[Clivoris]

Oh yes, in all this excitement I forgot about the trek home. Only took 5.5 hours but were dressed up in so many layers + jackets and we both have numb ears but TBH was kind of fun (but not really). It was an awesome weekend away - just like the good old day's (eh Henk!) but I do think that you and Henk should both share the dumbarse award this time!



H. T. F. U!!! The track is actually quite grippy!

I did offer to share the award with Henk. He's such a trophy hog.
I know the track was grippy. I'm just over being suprised by stepping beyond the grip allowance when I start pushing harder. I will get there eventually.