Speedway Sidecar Lunacy

[cc rider]

Sorry if not correct forum, but I'm excited & need to tell someone...

Aussieland

I bought a road race sidecar last year so I could swing. '84 GPZ900. Did a bit of Interclub, Intro Days etc. Was a blast. First race was at Phillip Island I just kept saying to myself... Oh fruck, I'm racing HERE!
Took it out for the Broadford Bike Bonanza (a 2 day expo of motorcycle sport) wknd last & managed to get a seasonned rider to spin 'round with. Was great for learning curve, as my rider is new to the sport.
... so I got offered a swing on a mates speedway rig... I'm hooked. I never knew there could be such an amazing feeling as having centrifical force sling ya back up from checking out the riders boots. HAHA!

I must of done OK cause I now have my first race this wknd... on an R1... too sweet too sweet

I'll post some pics if anyone interested.

Well, thanks for listening
Is always nice to share when ya wet ya pants

CC

[FJRider]

Of course we are interested ...

[Maha]

Come on Cas...out with the skite pics.

[cc rider]

Alright... give us a chance guys

I'll try post some up tonight. Not sure how to do video though

have to run to work now


poo

[Crasherfromwayback]

I must of done OK cause I now have my first race this wknd... on an R1... too sweet too sweet

I'll post some pics if anyone interested.

Awesome news...and yes...lots of pics please!!

[cc rider]

Ok... update time. Sunday 22nd

We were racing 2 bikes. A bucket & an R1. Alternating races. 8 races for the day.
It took a bit to get used to it. Race 2 on th bucket was great. Had a cuddle with another chair & their front tyre wore through my glove. I was concentrating so hard I didn't realize until I felt the burn. What a dick, aye.
Totally stuffed up the 2nd R1 race. Got out of cinque. It was so quick.
Rear wheel was worn & I couldn't get enough weight over the rear wheel for traction.
(race 5 of 8) Race 3 on R1 had a restart. So new rear wheel & chain shortened... we got traction... awesome start off the line, approx 100k/h into trun 1, then........

I don't remember it all. From what I've been told, another sidecar & ours clipped handlebars which sent us the wrong way & we got rear ended by the poor guys behind. They flipped. Both bruised & sore, but ok, thank god.
I lost my grip.
I recall seeing them come off their rig... I think I was flying at the time. I landed on my back on the left side. I saw the other sidecar & thought 'I don't really want to get run over', so I crossed my arms while rolling, sliding & closed my eyes (cause we all know how protective that is haha).

I can't say enough how fantastic the race officials, ambos (3 crews at the track... was busy day) & my rider were. They took my jacket off in one piece for which I'm thankful. Ambo just cut the zip. My pants, not so much. Ash got the honors of cutting down the back seem. Luckily I put panties on when Ash said I'd get too hot in leggins.

I had suspected back & hip injury with tingly fingers so the ambos decided to helivac to Melbourne. I just wanted to get off the track.

Fracture to lumbar. Bruised sacrum & bum. Hyper-extended thumb. Bloody luck girly indeed.
Apart from that I had the most awesome day. Would have loved to finish the bucket races. Well all of them really. The adrenaline pumps like you wouldn't believe... everyone eats lollies like... well like lollies
I am so thankful to Ash for giving me a chance to have this incredible race experience (I can't stop smiling) & being a most caring friend.

Practice day coming up next mth, so hope to get more time on the bucket.

So that was my wknd.

CC

Pic 1 is first feel off Ash's other chair 8 Apr
Pics 2 to 6 R1 on 22 Apr
Pic 5 just before off
(will add video when I work out how)

[Quasi]

Holy Crap Cas -you were one lucky chick, and glad to hear youre ok. Sounds like you now have a new addiction and look forward to hearing of more earth moving moments of fun and excitement. Stay onboard in future please!

[The Singing Chef]

Bloody hell woman! Sounds awesome, sliding along is an interesting feeling indeed.

[Mom]

You mad bugga! Thank God you are ok. Ring you later today

[FJRider]

I'm glad you're ok. Sounds like you're not giving it up either ... GO GIRL ...

[cc rider]

Holy Crap... Sounds like you now have a new addiction and look forward to hearing of more earth moving moments of fun and excitement. Stay onboard in future please!

Haha! Jus a lil one. Though it may be the copiuos amounts of red snakes speedway folk devour
Am having velcro stripes added to leathers hun

Bloody hell woman! Sounds awesome, sliding along is an interesting feeling indeed.

I'm off to the leather repair guy this wk to get my Power Ranger suit ironed out. Sliding is much goodness my friend... just need to leave it to the bike to do all the slidin. Does this mean you've inspected the track also?

You mad bugga! Thank God you are ok. Ring you later today

Checky... you calling me mad
Good thing god likes girls in leather, aye. A call awesome
Oh, I caught up with nallac the other wk. He's doing good. I've landed him with a mischievous crowd. I don't like his hair cut.

I'm glad you're ok. Sounds like you're not giving it up either ... GO GIRL ...

Thanks FJ. Can't give-up. It's my happy place.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Heal up soon you! Awesome to see you're not put off by the bad luck and hurt.

[Mom]

Heal up soon you! Awesome to see you're not put off by the bad luck and hurt.

She wont feel a thing once I have kissed it all better

[Crasherfromwayback]

She wont feel a thing once I have kissed it all better

Don't recall her saying she hurt that bit...

[Mom]

Don't recall her saying she hurt that bit...

I am sure she said her botty hurt, she has a cutest buns

I just tried to ring her, but she is not home and she must have a new mobile # to the one I have.