2008 BEARS Sound of Thunder- 25th Anniversary

**Drew** · 20th February 2008, 17:31

Originally Posted by TonyB

I reckon!

Forgot to mention I was also told the number they have entered for F1 (just for F1), unfortunately I can't remember which it was....either 48 or 52....just for F1

. Its gonna be bigger than a very big thing.

Either number means people will HAVE to qualify if they wanna start, or is capacity there higher than up here?

**fireliv** · 20th February 2008, 21:27

Just to confirm dates...

You have said 23rd-25th.... do you mean 23- 24th (sat sun??)
Cheers

**TonyB** · 21st February 2008, 06:12

Woops, yes I do mean 23/24. Have changed that now

**Joni** · 21st February 2008, 09:37

Originally Posted by Drew

Either number means people will HAVE to qualify if they wanna start, or is capacity there higher than up here?

From what I understand there will be about a dozen competitive F1 bikes in the field... what they do is encourage cross entering of classes. That brings up the numbers, the vibe etc.... so there wont be 40 or 50 bikes at your level.

Kickaha has raced in races with over 40 bikes in the class at SOT.

So yeah a slightly different approach.

**Drew** · 21st February 2008, 14:31

Originally Posted by Joni

From what I understand there will be about a dozen competitive F1 bikes in the field... what they do is encourage cross entering of classes. That brings up the numbers, the vibe etc.... so there wont be 40 or 50 bikes at your level.

Kickaha has raced in races with over 40 bikes in the class at SOT.

So yeah a slightly different approach.

Choice. Just finished fitting the new tyres, putting a clutch together, attatching a muffler, and everything else required for the weekend, and I leave in about an hour. Last minute readyness ROCKS

**TonyB** · 22nd February 2008, 06:02

Originally Posted by Drew

Choice. Just finished fitting the new tyres, putting a clutch together, attatching a muffler, and everything else required for the weekend, and I leave in about an hour. Last minute readyness ROCKS

You mean I'm not the only one???

**idleidolidyll** · 22nd February 2008, 19:08

woo hooo!!!

i've raced in a few

Dave Moore (Morbidelli) and Grub first sorted me out with a Montessa when I arrived in Christchurch: I got a couple of thirds and a 4th after crashing on the 1st right hander.............but I loved it.

Later I helped run the meeting

The best race meeting in New Zealand at the time. The best race meetings ever according to very partial parties.

Congratulations BEARs, I'm proud to have served

**MIXONE** · 22nd February 2008, 19:36

It's changed a bit though.I went last year and for the first time in my memory there was no Harleys racing.Plenty of Buells but.

**idleidolidyll** · 22nd February 2008, 19:46

There used to be a guy on a full dress Harley who 'raced' with his stereo on full, in an open face, smoking a cigar!!!!

watching Payney and Lindsay beating up on each other was kinda fun too and when Dave Moore wound up his 125 Morbidelli GP bike to annihalate the 400 class..................whew! those were the days

and the Britten would turn up at practice unanounced....

Happy Birthday Broz

I think Broz is 14 this month.

Despite his tender age, Broz has lived a life most 50 year olds would envy.........in fact he's lived a fuller life than many 70 year olds......

wild years in Europe when younger, that would make Mick Jagger blush. Broz has LIVED!!!

The racetracks!, the leading edge of motorcycle design, rubbing shoulders with the best of international motorcycling........

Mate, I haven't seen you for a long time but I really wish you a happy birthday this February 29th. I read there were 4 Brittens at the SOT this week. I hope one's yours and you're riding Broz?

Mike Brosnan; the 1st Britten mechanic.....

best to Jen and the little Broz'z

Mike and Sue

**TonyB** · 23rd February 2008, 19:20

Had a great days racing today! Crowds were small but then I guess it IS just the Saturday. I'm managing to beat people who were leaving me behind last year so thats good

Still slow as fuck though

Racing in fields of 40 to 50 isn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Met Drew and Flame, talked shit, raced, got sunburnt. A bloody brilliant day.
Tomorrow should be a goodie!

**limbimtimwim** · 23rd February 2008, 22:57

#1 98/99 looking clean
#2 Flame knitting between races
#3 The KTL / Anglo-American crew worked hard to tweak the bikes for optimum performance
#4 In 10 minutes flat the crew redesigned the entire front suspension. Better than Ohlins and made out of cotton wool and toothpicks
#5 Not a cloud in the sky. ChCh airport is nearby and today the planes were flying right over on their way to land
#6 A cool redneck wagon Chevy El-Camino

**limbimtimwim** · 23rd February 2008, 23:11

Just photos

**limbimtimwim** · 23rd February 2008, 23:16

And a couple more.

**Riff Raff** · 24th February 2008, 06:34

Cool photos LBTM. How did Drew and Vicky go yesterday?

Hope it's another cracker of a day down there today.

**Rashika** · 24th February 2008, 07:18

its looking like a corker today, make yesterday seem like winter I'd say. Think it is going to be pushing the high 20's so I hope the aircon is working folks!

Will be heading out in a little while with the guys... tried to stop Drew and Flame from drinking up too large last night... hehehehe... err well maybe we were encouraging instead, gotta give our boys a fair advantage

Coffee is being drunk as we speak, so i guess they are getting ready