Burt Munro Challenge (B B B B M)

**PLUG** · 31st August 2006, 19:18

... Backways, Byways & Beyond - to the - Burt Munro ...

You may be aware the INAUGURAL Burt Munro challenge is on in Invercargill over the weekend 24-26 of November.

Not only is it a rally with all the usual trimmings, it's been sprinkled with a unique Southland flavour in the form of a full weekend celebrating all things motorcycle racing.

There is beach racing Saturday morning - circuit racing @ Teretonga in the afternoon & speedway in the evening - all with in walking distance of the rally site.

But Wait There's MORE
A full days street racing @ Wyndham on the Sunday

For me, it's an event not to be missed. Did I mention it's the INAUGURAL event.

I have a bit of a idea/plan that involves getting there & back by more shingle roads & tracks than blacktop. It will probably be a 6 day round trip from Ch-ch.

I'm fishing to see if any KBers out there might be keen to do something like this & travel the roads less used to the (did I mention it's the) inaugural Burt Munro Challenge.

**Ruralman** · 31st August 2006, 22:20

I'm halfway between Milton and Lawrence in Sth Otago.Let me know if you want a place to camp on the way there or back - some great back road trips around here which could be worked in with your trip and I could ride with you. The weekend itself won't suit me.
Good luck pulling this together

**98tls** · 31st August 2006, 22:30

Had thought of going down but Farkin hell its expensive...a mate worked out that if you went to all the main events over the weekend you are looking at shitloads just for entry fees.....think i will just go up to the winchester rally instead.

**clint640** · 1st September 2006, 11:43

Awesome idea. I'm coming south in dec so not this year but maybe next.

Is there a prize for competing in all the events on the bike you ride there?

Better brush up on my speedway technique

Cheers
Clint

**SDU** · 1st September 2006, 12:33

Would be Awesome to join you on the adventure trip & the Rally oops! I mean the INAUGURAL Burt Munro challenge, but I don't think Lemans & I could swing enough time off work for it.
Hope you get lots off takers.

**scumdog** · 1st September 2006, 15:12

Originally Posted by 98tls

Had thought of going down but Farkin hell its expensive...a mate worked out that if you went to all the main events over the weekend you are looking at shitloads just for entry fees.....think i will just go up to the winchester rally instead.

Likewise, I know the Invers rally is closer but I'm already set for Winchester, bummer they're on the same weekend.

Apparently Musclecar Madness is same weekend as Woodstock Rally next year so will have to toss a coin for that too.

Anybody have a date for the Glenorchy rally?

**Rashika** · 1st September 2006, 16:04

Originally Posted by scumdog

Likewise, I know the Invers rally is closer but I'm already set for Winchester, bummer they're on the same weekend.

Apparently Musclecar Madness is same weekend as Woodstock Rally next year so will have to toss a coin for that too.

Anybody have a date for the Glenorchy rally?

Have a looksee here, 13-14 january apparently...I'll be there

http://www.bikerallys.co.nz/january.htm

Ditto re the Burt Muroe one, would love to do it but it clashes with the Winchester... damn it, why??!!

**Transalper** · 1st September 2006, 17:29

Originally Posted by Rashika

Have a looksee here, 13-14 january apparently...I'll be there

http://www.bikerallys.co.nz/january.htm

That's last years Glenorchy stuff still on that site... guess you'll have to stay tuned for the update when they find out themselves.

And back to the BBBBM...

A nice dream but don't expect to be able to go myself

**Paul in NZ** · 1st September 2006, 19:32

Hmmm... Paul N wonders...... Do you reckon Burt would have liked this???

Met him once in his elder years and somehow.... I don't think he would have bothered going..

Sounds fun for non Burts though!!

**miSTa** · 1st September 2006, 20:19

Sounds like it would be a great weekend and as much as I would like to go, its not going to be this year.

**PLUG** · 1st September 2006, 21:00

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Let me know if you want a place to camp on the way there or back.
Good luck pulling this together

Hmmm ... Let you know & stay tuned.

Originally Posted by 98tls

Had thought of going down but Farkin hell its expensive...a mate worked out that if you went to all the main events over the weekend you are looking at shitloads just for entry fees.....think i will just go up to the winchester rally instead.

Rally entry fee ... Pre $35 - on the day $40 ... this get you free entry to Teretonga & the Speedway ... $5 for the beach racing viewing ... road racing T.B.A. - suspect it would be what you would pay for Paeroa-Wanganui-Nelson-Greymouth entry ... yes ... if you are racing entry/registration fees apply & suspect it was these that he seen.

Originally Posted by clint640

Awesome idea. I'm coming south in dec so not this year but maybe next.

Bring ya plans forward ... it'll be a hoot & you know it.

Originally Posted by clint640

Is there a prize for competing in all the events on the bike you ride there?

Better brush up on my speedway technique

Only Speedway/Sidechair bike can race in the speedway events ... bugger ... as I can see an orange blurr bouncing around the track ... every other event can be entered ... perhaps we could glue a speedway bike cut out to the LC4 & THEN you could get the prize.

Originally Posted by SDU

Would be Awesome to join you on the adventure trip & the Rally oops! I mean the INAUGURAL Burt Munro challenge, but I don't think Lemans & I could swing enough time off work for it.
Hope you get lots off takers.

Bugger Lemans ... he can stacy at home ... GO GIRL.

Originally Posted by scumdog

Likewise, I know the Invers rally is closer but I'm already set for Winchester, bummer they're on the same weekend.

Tractors welcome ... just throw a set of knobblies on.

Originally Posted by Rashika

Ditto re the Burt Muroe one, would love to do it but it clashes with the Winchester... damn it, why??!!

They tell me it won't NEXT year.

Originally Posted by Transalper

A nice dream but don't expect to be able to go myself.

What sort of dream was that TA ???

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Met him once in his elder years and somehow.... I don't think he would have bothered going..

Sounds fun for non Burts though!!

Was he still racing when you meet him ??? ... have you read George Beggs Book ??? ... Burt loved free stuff & attention - on his terms ... fun for non Burts ??? ... there was only one Burt & he is a genuine piece of Kiwiana ... it's about his spirit.

**laRIKin** · 1st September 2006, 21:31

Originally Posted by PLUG

Bugger Lemans ... he can stacy at home ... GO GIRL.

Well you will have to hold the bike up while she gets on then.

**Ruralman** · 1st September 2006, 21:57

Originally Posted by Transalper

That's last years Glenorchy stuff still on that site... guess you'll have to stay tuned for the update when they find out themselves.

And back to the BBBBM...

A nice dream but don't expect to be able to go myself

Jantar is getting all the dates on the Chatto creek site - you'll find the Glenorcy etc on here
http://chatto-creek-mcc.tripod.com/id3.html

**Ruralman** · 1st September 2006, 22:00

Originally Posted by lemans

Well you will have to hold the bike up while she gets on then.

I see a market for a hydraulic centre stand - a lone ranger run up and dive aboard, start her up , and then cruise away as the undercarriage gently retracts - and then theres something for the bike as well!!!

**Transalper** · 1st September 2006, 22:24

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Jantar is getting all the dates on the Chatto creek site - you'll find the Glenorcy etc on here
http://chatto-creek-mcc.tripod.com/id3.html

Yep, he's got 2006 dates there too. I'd expect 2007 to be 12 and 13 January assuming it's the same weekend. Thats Friday night (you can't forget Friday) and Saturday and night.

And back to the BBBBM....

Originally Posted by PLUG

What sort of dream was that TA ???

That be a DAY dream