This kid is going to to be something special

**husaberg** · 12th May 2013, 11:08

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Shell we just get this thread renamed "Kids who have the potential to make it into the Big Time"
Had to choose my words carefully there.....

As for Roman, I'm picking that not many, if any of you have actually raced against him (except may be Billy has?).
I can tell you he is a very good racer, and I am very comfortable getting close to him (or him getting close), as he has awesome basic skills.

His lack of size and weight helps a lot. The basics are there and can be built on as he is willing to listen.

The thread is called this kid is going to be something special.....
Then if anyone mentions someone else, it is not taking any thing away from the origional subject.
Exactly how many national titles do they need to be considered something special............
Wins/Accomplishments:NZ1 7-8 65cc, NZ1 11-12 85cc, NZ 13-16 85cc
Regardless all kids are special and should be encouraged.............
Oh Courtney Duncan springs to mind as well

**RobGassit** · 12th May 2013, 16:20

It was not my intention to set up a thread for Roman to be fair game for couch potatoes. I have been watching racers for over 40 years and I was so impressed with his first meeting on a moto3 type machine that I wanted to be the first to acknowledge that he has huge potential. He is also a really nice young man to deal with, great manners, personable, determined and willing to learn. A sponsors dream IMHO. I was equally impressed by Jacob Stroud, Aaron Hassen and Rogan Chandler after carefully watching them at the Taupo round of the Nationals. Luckily for them, all these boys have great backing and if the spirit is willing they may well progress to success in the future. It's hard to watch these kids and remember how bloody young they are. It's a real pleasure to see them progress and huge kudos to those that are mentoring them.

**quickbuck** · 12th May 2013, 18:39

Originally Posted by RobGassit

It was not my intention to set up a thread for Roman to be fair game for couch potatoes. I have been watching racers for over 40 years and I was so impressed with his first meeting on a moto3 type machine that I wanted to be the first to acknowledge that he has huge potential. He is also a really nice young man to deal with, great manners, personable, determined and willing to learn. A sponsors dream IMHO. I was equally impressed by Jacob Stroud, Aaron Hassen and Rogan Chandler after carefully watching them at the Taupo round of the Nationals. Luckily for them, all these boys have great backing and if the spirit is willing they may well progress to success in the future. It's hard to watch these kids and remember how bloody young they are. It's a real pleasure to see them progress and huge kudos to those that are mentoring them.

Yup, and I love racing against them all.
It is especially pleasing to see them move to another class and do extremely well.....
Tyler Lincoln has to be mentioned in there too

**SWERVE** · 12th May 2013, 21:17

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Yup, and I love racing against them all.
It is especially pleasing to see them move to another class and do extremely well.....
Tyler Lincoln has to be mentioned in there too

Don't forget the names (too numerous) to list from the Sth Island, who over the last 8/10 years have risen to the top. including the only one so far to have actually made an impression in the real world of racing overseas. Jake Lewis. All have had good mentors and the support of their club & peers.
Long may it continue....... Nth & Sth.

**quickbuck** · 13th May 2013, 02:19

Originally Posted by SWERVE

Don't forget the names (too numerous) to list from the Sth Island, who over the last 8/10 years have risen to the top. including the only one so far to have actually made an impression in the real world of racing overseas. Jake Lewis. All have had good mentors and the support of their club & peers.
Long may it continue....... Nth & Sth.

Yes true Swerve, but I haven't actually raced against them apart from Bailie

**RobGassit** · 18th January 2015, 11:30

Originally Posted by RobGassit

It was not my intention to set up a thread for Roman to be fair game for couch potatoes. I have been watching racers for over 40 years and I was so impressed with his first meeting on a moto3 type machine that I wanted to be the first to acknowledge that he has huge potential. He is also a really nice young man to deal with, great manners, personable, determined and willing to learn. A sponsors dream IMHO. I was equally impressed by Jacob Stroud, Aaron Hassen and Rogan Chandler after carefully watching them at the Taupo round of the Nationals. Luckily for them, all these boys have great backing and if the spirit is willing they may well progress to success in the future. It's hard to watch these kids and remember how bloody young they are. It's a real pleasure to see them progress and huge kudos to those that are mentoring them.

Roman Rajek wins his first National GP125 race at Levels fighting Rogan Chandler and Tyler Lincoln. North Island juniors kicking ass! I won't say I told you so,,, but the kid is Faaast!

**quickbuck** · 18th January 2015, 11:42

Originally Posted by RobGassit

Roman Rajek wins his first National GP125 race at Levels fighting Rogan Chandler and Tyler Lincoln. North Island juniors kicking ass! I won't say I told you so,,, but the kid is Faaast!

Yes Well done to him. Defended off Rogan who was coming at him under Lap Record Pace!
Well deserved. Looking forward to Race 3.

**jellywrestler** · 20th January 2015, 22:15

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Yes Well done to him. Defended off Rogan who was coming at him under Lap Record Pace!
Well deserved. Looking forward to Race 3.

can anyone tell me what the lap record actually is at levels for 125's?
there was some confusion over it down there.

**quickbuck** · 20th January 2015, 22:30

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

can anyone tell me what the lap record actually is at levels for 125's?
there was some confusion over it down there.

The piece of paper that Lynda Blair put on Facebook said that Matt Hoogie got it in 2014 with a 1:09.411.
Seth thought Matt did a 1:08 at some point, but that could have been qualifying I suggest.... Or a wish?
Anyway Rogan officially has it now.

**k14** · 22nd January 2015, 11:00

Originally Posted by quickbuck

The piece of paper that Lynda Blair put on Facebook said that Matt Hoogie got it in 2014 with a 1:09.411.
Seth thought Matt did a 1:08 at some point, but that could have been qualifying I suggest.... Or a wish?
Anyway Rogan officially has it now.

I'm sure the 125's have gone faster than that in the past but all I could find was this http://www.mylaps.com/en/classification/1777473 a 1.08.9 by Avalon a few years ago. Pretty decent times they were doing though.

**k14** · 22nd January 2015, 11:06

Edit: Just found this from 2010 http://www.mylaps.com/en/classification/1397004 Al Hoogy did a 1:08.3. Pretty sure that is fastest 125 lap.

**quickbuck** · 22nd January 2015, 16:30

Originally Posted by k14

Edit: Just found this from 2010 http://www.mylaps.com/en/classification/1397004 Al Hoogy did a 1:08.3. Pretty sure that is fastest 125 lap.

Thanks for that Kirk..... Sort of makes sense actually...
No disrespect to Rogan or Roman, Tyler and Sam, but they were quite a way from the record at Ruapuna yet seemed very close to it at Levels.
Might well be atmospheric conditions of the day. Levels seemed a cracker to break records....

Ah well, the North Island boys just have to do better at their "home" tracks....
Roman should go pretty well in the final round at Taupo.
Rogan and Tyler will be right there too.

**Grumph** · 22nd January 2015, 16:51

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Thanks for that Kirk..... Sort of makes sense actually...
No disrespect to Rogan or Roman, Tyler and Sam, but they were quite a way from the record at Ruapuna yet seemed very close to it at Levels.
Might well be atmospheric conditions of the day. Levels seemed a cracker to break records....

Ruapuna goes greasy in extreme heat....But Levels usually doesn't warm up till well after Xmas due to the high water table underneath. The extreme weather they had, I'm told, resulted in excellent grip. Something that usually isn't seen this early in the year.