In a class of their own!

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 19:04

I was at HD today watching the practice runs and catching up with everyone. Caught up with Shaun and what a change! He is calm and happy and enjoying life again. It's been a long hard road and he reckons he still has a bit to do but he's a changed man. Every class has its standouts and attractions and I'm not just talking about Sarah, Nicky, Tracey and Jo and Maxine, either... Some great up-and-comers including one young man who high sided last week and was hobbling around in an ankle boot but still raced! "It's okay," he said, "the right foot doesn't do much.." Nick Cole did a PB today after switching to Metzler tyres and was right up with the front runners despite suffering for a lack of sponsorship. By the way, is there anyone around Aucks or Hamilton who could do him a huge favour with a dyno session before Taupo? I can pitch in to help pay for it but it is sad to see a guy with his talent and drive not able to get the best out of the bike. He really needs a Power Commander too... As always, I had difficulty getting my head around the sheer pace of the Superbikes! Say what you like about all racers in all class's deserving respect for their ability and talent, these guys are a whole different species! Anybody who can get the best from a Superbike on a race track is head and shoulders above mere mortals! Poor old,(shhh don't tell him I said that..), Tony Rees was getting a much needed massage from Vicky and commented, "Racing a Superbike gives you a good workout!" A great day talking to and watching some great people!

**98tls** · 16th March 2013, 19:34

Nice post Ed,lets not forget though that KBs full of Superbike riders with no need for a track to show there skills,spend some time over on the West Coast of the South isle and you will come across plenty,resplendent on the latest n greatest complete with blimp suits equal to the value of there steeds.The only difference betwwen the wannabes and the real dudes is the wannabes change there brake light bulbs as much as the real guys change tyres...

**tri boy** · 16th March 2013, 19:44

Originally Posted by Edbear

Caught up with Shaun and what a change! He is calm and happy and enjoying life again.

Gremlin calm, ,

. What did you do to him, fire a kilo of valium up his veins or summit,

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 19:50

Originally Posted by tri boy

Gremlin calm, ,

. What did you do to him, fire a kilo of valium up his veins or summit,

Whatever he's on it's working! Of course he may not be on anything at all but he looks and sounds a different man.

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 19:53

Originally Posted by 98tls

Nice post Ed,lets not forget though that KBs full of Superbike riders with no need for a track to show there skills,spend some time over on the West Coast of the South isle and you will come across plenty,resplendent on the latest n greatest complete with blimp suits equal to the value of there steeds.The only difference betwwen the wannabes and the real dudes is the wannabes change there brake light bulbs as much as the real guys change tyres...

And the real guys can't afford the flash stuff either. Everyone is finding it tough this year. I just wish I was rich enough to help them all but alas...

**Mental Trousers** · 16th March 2013, 19:54

Watch the Posties tomorrow. Cameron Donald is THE class act of the entire Nationals weekend.

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 19:55

I know I put paragraphs in my post but maybe because it was on my iPhone it didn't work?

**trailblazer** · 16th March 2013, 19:57

watched it on the live timing and video feed today

. Was planning on making the trip up tomorrow on the bike but the young fella wants to tag along so decided to let him so have to take the car now.
Looks like it will be a good day of close racing.

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 19:57

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

Watch the Posties tomorrow. Cameron Donald is THE class act of the entire Nationals weekend.

Was that him who ran away from everyone and had his own race? His bike sounded fabulous, too!

**Mental Trousers** · 16th March 2013, 20:08

yep. Number plate is "C"

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 20:30

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

yep. Number plate is "C"

He was flying!

**Foxzee** · 16th March 2013, 20:30

Great post ED!

Still complexed though about Burt Wolland losing his Swinger to a Ambo ride, finding a new one and restarting under a red flag he caused with a new one...

**Kickaha** · 16th March 2013, 20:40

Originally Posted by Foxzee

Great post ED!

Still complexed though about Burt Wolland losing his Swinger to a Ambo ride, finding a new one and restarting under a red flag he caused with a new one...

Well he didn't really cause it as it wasn't him that fell off

rule 6.13

The decision to stop a race for whatever the reason can only come from
the Steward or the Clerk of the Course. For climatic reasons the
race can only be stopped once.
When a race has been stopped immediately any result or
decision is based on the race order of the previous lap then
the number of laps referred to in A and B
is the number of laps effected before the lap in which
the race is stopped.

A. If two laps or less are completed:
a.
The original start shall be declared null and void.
All riders taking part in the original start shall be allowed to restart
either on the original machine or on another machine provided it
has been approved as fit to race by the machine examiners. The
restarted race shall be for the full race distance and the original
grid positions will be used. The place of any motorcycle unable to
take part in the restart shall be left vacant.

**Edbear** · 16th March 2013, 20:53

Originally Posted by Foxzee

Great post ED!

Still complexed though about Burt Wolland losing his Swinger to a Ambo ride, finding a new one and restarting under a red flag he caused with a new one...

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Well he didn't really cause it as it wasn't him that fell off

rule 6.13

The decision to stop a race for whatever the reason can only come from
the Steward or the Clerk of the Course. For climatic reasons the
race can only be stopped once.
When a race has been stopped immediately any result or
decision is based on the race order of the previous lap then
the number of laps referred to in A and B
is the number of laps effected before the lap in which
the race is stopped.

A. If two laps or less are completed:
a.
The original start shall be declared null and void.
All riders taking part in the original start shall be allowed to restart
either on the original machine or on another machine provided it
has been approved as fit to race by the machine examiners. The
restarted race shall be for the full race distance and the original
grid positions will be used. The place of any motorcycle unable to
take part in the restart shall be left vacant.

The replacement ran up yelling to Burt if he could jump on and Burt yelled back to ask the stewards first. Only when he got the okay did they join back in. Maxine is apparently okay and was heading off to either get an X-ray or some beers depending on who you asked...

She looked sore and shaken but hopefully no real damage done.

**Foxzee** · 16th March 2013, 20:54

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Well he didn't really cause it as it wasn't him that fell off

rule 6.13

The decision to stop a race for whatever the reason can only come from
the Steward or the Clerk of the Course. For climatic reasons the
race can only be stopped once.
When a race has been stopped immediately any result or
decision is based on the race order of the previous lap then
the number of laps referred to in A and B
is the number of laps effected before the lap in which
the race is stopped.

A. If two laps or less are completed:
a.
The original start shall be declared null and void.
All riders taking part in the original start shall be allowed to restart
either on the original machine or on another machine provided it
has been approved as fit to race by the machine examiners. The
restarted race shall be for the full race distance and the original
grid positions will be used. The place of any motorcycle unable to
take part in the restart shall be left vacant.

So to be completely ridiculous Burt can re-start by himself ?