The rules.

[koba]

This reads pretty bad on here, Drew struck it well on his shit stirring attempt.



I'd like to point out a few things that we shouldn't lose in all this:

It was a great weekend with lots of fun racing. It was entertaining to watch and the F5 GP was fantastic, even though I'd rather have not DNF'd.

Despite the controversy with a few heated words and strong feelings; all parties, both directly involved and otherwise, maintained a good standard of respect for each other.
A few of those moments were intense and could have gone far worse.

We are (mostly) all good friends and despite differences there is a pretty strong culture of mutual respect in this sport. (Beneath all the shit giving)
I'm sure these issues will be addressed to ensure there is a clear and consistent approach in the future.
Debate is good in the right forum, the officials and people involved have said their bit and received the feedback. I'm sure they will do what they can to ensure this doesn't happen again.
I hope this doesn't lead them to question their involvement, there is much respect for them and appreciation for all the effort, despite some disagreements.

As much as sidecar bob comes across as a cock-smoking sidecar fag*, he is right, It can't be changed now.
So, lets get on with it and get back to the fun.


It was good to see a few new faces along, both at the racing and the 'other activities'.

It's reallydamncool how most of us, even the fiercest rivals, can sit down and have a good old yarn about the shit that we all love doing.
Lets make sure we keep it that way.


* don't get too excited, it's a joke, you don't have to send him that dick pic.

[koba]

are you talking about the long or the short bikes?

Aren't they trikes?

[speedpro]

I crashed twice, and got runover twice. Nobody cared.

You were being run over deliberately, for obvious reasons.

[speedpro]

Fuck, how did they manage to escape from the titanium bubble that is bucket racing?

I imagine Craig Shirriffs crashed his way out

[Drew]

But I just watched the opening round of Moto3 from Qatar where I saw at least 2 fallen riders re enter the race WITHOUT stopping by the pits for a quick check over. Maybe if it is good (safe) enough for them...

Cool, I can give two examples of mates of mine dying here in NZ because someone who should have gotten off the track and stayed there...didn't. Does that compute? These two dudes are fucken DEAD! Racing here is not of a level so fucken high that everyone can lap within 3 seconds of the leader. It aint the same, and you fucking know it!

No one is going to pay for a "ride" at a "higher" level.
If this kid wants to ride at a higher level, its up to him to get his ass to that level. If he still only wants to race buckets then good on him. There's less bullshit than all the other bigger bike racings. Which is far worse than buckets for bullshit.

He is in the right class if he is just starting. Buckets is the best place to start, simply because you get a FUCKEN shit load more seat time, for 1/4 the price, and its just as good of a seat time. I'm sure you have been to a recent 'big bike' racing meeting. But you get fuck all seat time for way too much money for youngin's.

Hamish Murphy went from a bucket (he learnt to ride reasonably well on a bucket and only a bucket) to a pro-twin and won nationals with like 4 meetings on his pro-twin to get used to it.

The only reason people care and why it was run like it was in the weekend (very well i must add) was because it was a official NZ Title.
Normally no one gives a fuck. But fair enough the rules should be obeyed properly if its a NZ Title race.
It was for sure the most MNZ style bucket meeting i have been to, but it had to be that way, because of the rules to run a NZ Title Event.

Speaking of rules. The protest time is up people. No one protested and put 50$ up. So protest next time, but for now off you go, and hope i see you at the next cool meeting where we can talk shit race bikes and drink piss.

Kyle, you clearly don't know who sidecarbob is. "No one is going to pay for this kid to ride at a higher level". Steve is exactly the guy who WOULD DO JUST THAT, were he impressed by anyone to that much.

He's not a fan of it being pointed out, but he supports more riders than anyone else I know. Including the Jay on the classic GSX1100.

Sidecar Bob. Virtually evert comment you have made has been derogatory and belittling. Maybe I've missed one. You obviously lost your temper. Either you can appologise or continue in a way that paints you in a bad light. And its rich coming from a sidecar guy. Surely you should see the parallels of how chairs are often treated in bike meets.

I would like to take this opportunity, to accept some responsibility for Steve's comments. I as much as dared him to have a go thus.

[Kickaha]

Drew always told me that telling a bucket racer that buckets went proper bikes would wind them up. I was just testing that theory & yep, sure enough.

What would Drew know, he can't ride one for shit anyway

As much as sidecar bob comes across as a cock-smoking sidecar fag*

You've obviously met him

You were being run over deliberately, for obvious reasons.

If I had been there I would have run him over too

[jasonu]

It's Bucket racing Drewpy, they pay it in Monopoly Money.

The MNZ don't consider the considerable amount of cash Buckets generates for them Monopoly money.

[sidecar bob]

As much as sidecar bob comes across as a cock-smoking sidecar fag*

I hoe into you guys hard out for a day & thats the best I get in return? you guys need to take a lesson from the sidecar thread, youre all far too nice.

[nodrog:Me]

..... Racing here is not of a level so fucken high that everyone can lap within 3 seconds of the leader......

Bro you haven't been to a bucket meeting in a while then, its hard core. In fact in the second race where Tina and I took out Chris's chair we were lapping 3 seconds off the leader, despite it being our first time on the chair, throwing the chain off on the start, and breaking the throttle cable. Imagine if I got confident enough to use the brakes.

Can I have a GP ride?

[richban]

I hoe into you guys hard out for a day & thats the best I get in return? you guys need to take a lesson from the sidecar thread, youre all far too nice.

I thought it was gold! Pissed myself this morning. It was the delivery that was best. Tucked down the bottom of a well written post.

Timing is everything.

[TZ350]

Debate is good in the right forum, the officials and people involved have said their bit and received the feedback. I hope this doesn't lead them to question their involvement, there is much respect for them and appreciation for all the effort, despite some disagreements.

"" there is much respect "" totally agree, just sorry I didn't have the talent to make my point with more humor ... sorry ...

[sidecar bob]

the problem with the debate on this topic is that too many people got involved, it got far too in depth & it became a masdebate.

[Drew]

masdebate.

That's fucken bucket racing for ya.

[kel]

Hey those shit hot T shirts "id rather ride a bucket than push a superbike" I saw

Fuck yeah someone get me four of these shirts. I'm going to give them to Giggles and those Hassan kids that work for him!

[FastFred]

......................

it became a masterbate.