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    NZ junior road racers doing well in Oz

    I see Avalon Biddle is placed 5th after Round 1 of the Aussie Honda CBR150 Junior Road racing Champs.

    You go girl!

    Couple of other New Zealanders doing well too: Nick Cain and Alastair Hoogenboeze.
    Exploring pastures anew...

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    thats great news,


    I hope this leads to bigger things
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    Good on them
    how many are there in the series in total?
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    i have seen that girl race... and i thought i could keep up with her... hahahahahahahaha...

    well for one corner i could.... the bit where she slowed and waved at me... hahahah

    she is good!!!


    the hoogenboeze lad is also quick..

    not sure if i have met the other guy..


    what a ride so far!!!!

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    Just talkin to a few parents and youngsters who were there, the top 4 were very quick, then not much in it 5th thru to 10th. In the final race Avalon finished 8th, Nick Cain 9th. Alastair Hoogenboezem 16th, but lucky to ride after a major hit from behind on the day before. Apparently the riding behaviour in general was shocking. All are Motorcycling Canterbury members. Nick finished 2nd in the National Support class Streetstock over the 3 South Island rounds. Outstanding considering he was then only just 13 years old. But he'd spent a full year in Young Junior Road race. This class is really producing some top young riders, who, on their 13th birthday are "right on it" in Streetstock. Is there anyone else around NZ using this class? I would be interesting to know how it's working for them. These young Kiwis will do better as the series progresses. Nick and Alistair had never ridden a four stroke, hadn't even seen a Kart Track before this event!

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    These bikes are a real blast,


    Alot of fun,


    I rode one that is bucket raced but set up similar to Aussie spec.

    You are pinning it up a flat tack right hander drop it down 2 gears compression lock the rear wheel engine back fire pull the throttle wide again and it takes off so much fun I really would be keen on racing this class.

    And they are soooooo cheap

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    Awesome news, didn't think it had started yet, her parents had been talking about going over. Really nice kid & a sponge for information. If she keeps improving at this rate she'll go far.

    - Heck, I'm starting to get a bit worried about the Bucket GP this weekend Maybe she'll clean us all up. Have to get my big book of excuses ready.
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    Now is it true her brother is Karl Morgan?


    And wont we be seeing you this weekend at Slipway circuit Dave?
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    no & no.......
    The clue might be her last name isn't Morgan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    The clue might be her last name isn't Morgan.
    Yeah you've got to remember its ivan you're talking to after all.

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    Nah sonmeone I knew said they were talking to her and she said her brother was Karl I was just wondering.

    Sometimes you can have half brothers you know with a different last name
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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    no & no.......
    The clue might be her last name isn't Morgan.
    bugger matey.. but at least you will be letting the rest of us have a chance of coming 1st...
    would love to be able to go up also.. but i will not be able to....

    i broke the belt on the buell on saturday....$375......


    what a ride so far!!!!

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    Hey Oyster.
    I've seen what you've done down there with south island kids.
    I'd be keen to get in behind something similar up this way once hampton downs has got off the ground --Pukie clearly aint a track for ss150
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    Quote Originally Posted by FROSTY View Post
    Hey Oyster.
    I've seen what you've done down there with south island kids.
    I'd be keen to get in behind something similar up this way once hampton downs has got off the ground --Pukie clearly aint a track for ss150
    good one frosty...
    even though i am way down in welly... if i can try and do anything.. just yell LOUD...
    i think that you and "O" should sit down and have a chat.. to see where you 2 can go on the SAME line of thoughts, so there is no north V's south disparnces (SP? ).. competion yes... but on a leavel playing feild..


    what a ride so far!!!!

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    Thanks Frosty

    The biggest job is to shift the cultural "centre of gravity" within clubs running events. Too much "it won't work", "too hard" and "nice work, but not in my backyard thanks" in most clubs. If you're keen to help, you can do few basic things right now. Get busy within your own racing circles and lobby for improved support for the new youngsters. Create the environment, and it'll happen. And what does this environment look like?
    1) Promotion
    2) Support
    3) Coaching
    4) Training (on /off track)
    5) Coordinating resources at events, (bikes, tech etc)
    6) Getting clubs to provide training classes during unused track time such as lunch times. Get senior riders interested to go and help the. This will develop relationships.
    7) Getting clubs to provide safe and level playing feild classes.
    8) Free entry for dedicated coaches.
    9) Low cost entry for under 17 year olds.

    No rocket science here.

    And that's why we invited Avalon, Andy, Kenneth, and Glen down here last year, so they are ambassadors and the "seeds" for such a new culture.
    So your new team is is ready made, and I assure it will grow very quickly with 1) thru to 9) added.

    Go for it, call me for any help any time.

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