Taupo 12th Dec images

**ching_ching** · 14th December 2004, 10:17

Hey folks,

My little 2¢ worth On the Taupo Racing on Sunday.

This would have been my first ever time to races of any kind which is ironic since I just live half an hour away in Turangi. Be that as it may, if you ever get the chance to go to races of any kind... GO!! I loved them. The speed... Yeowwww!! And the noise (note: take ear plugs).
Some people say that it's much safer on the track than on the road but if things turn to custard on the track at such velocity as was displayed that day then your world would turn upside down something chronic.
Judging by the nose shape of the green machines, I recognised three 2004 ZX10's. Man those things are small, faaassst and nimble. Suzukis were doing well too. Shit those Japanese sure can make rockets. They may not launch into space but they're fu&%ing fast all the same.
Good to meet those I did see there, namely Quasi, MR, Lynda Blair and Hamish, Celtic and Jaz. Congratulations on Frosty and MR for racing... impressive brudders! Sorry if I neglected to mention other KB members that I didn't get to introduce myself to and well as the others who raced

All the best for those who contemplate racing next year.

ching

**Motoracer** · 14th December 2004, 10:34

Scott, well posted. All the best with getting the bike sorted and everything. Sorry to hear that it was your mate who died...

Cheers Ching, next time I hope we'll have time for a chat as well.

Originally Posted by ching_ching

Judging by the nose shape of the green machines, I recognised three 2004 ZX10's. Man those things are small, faaassst and nimble. ching

BTW if you look at the pic below, The 1st bike from the left is a ZX6RR and so is the the 5th bike from the left (#41). The only ZX10 there on the day was Glen williams', which is the 3rd bike from the left.

**Two Smoker** · 14th December 2004, 15:24

Bad luck Scot, hope your shoulder gets mended as soon as possible.... regards to ther family of the gixxer 1100 rider.....

I just got a glimpse of you walking along Ching, didnt get time to come over and say gidday, make sure you come along to the next race

**denill** · 14th December 2004, 15:50

There is a 'Riders View of Taupo' posted on Silver-Bullet: plus full results - if you have Xcell.

I pinched a neat photo of this site - if the photographer would like credit, please email me; press@silver-bullet.co.nz

Plus some of the stories you guys write on your rides would be welcomed @ the same address.

Cheers
BillW

**6Chris6** · 14th December 2004, 19:34

Here's a couple of pics i got at the end of the day from Taupo, when a couple of riders in full gear and helmets got to take the van out on the track.
You can probably guess the culprits

It was really my fault for saying to one of them that they wouldn't be able to get thier knee down in that

**Quasievil** · 14th December 2004, 19:50

Was wondering when these would show up. Boy who could they be ??? anyone want to own up to something ??

**That Guy** · 14th December 2004, 19:52

Classic! I love it. Most humourous!

**Riff Raff** · 14th December 2004, 19:59

It wouldn't be a certain TS or MR would it?

**Firefight** · 14th December 2004, 20:05

Nice One Chris and Sudeep, ha , all the time I had that van, I never thought of doing that....

Firefight

**Two Smoker** · 14th December 2004, 20:18

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

It wouldn't be a certain TS or MR would it?

nah wasnt me..... im hopeless at getting my knee down.... those guys are legends though......

**Wellyman** · 14th December 2004, 20:24

Look closley in the 3rd pic can anybody identify who's hanging out the car in the leathers ??? that could help solve it

**ching_ching** · 14th December 2004, 20:25

Originally Posted by Motoracer

Scott, well posted. All the best with getting the bike sorted and everything. Sorry to hear that it was your mate who died...

BTW if you look at the pic below, The 1st bike from the left is a ZX6RR and so is the the 5th bike from the left (#41). The only ZX10 there on the day was Glen williams', which is the 3rd bike from the left.

Oopps, my bad. Yep you're right. 2 X ZX6rr's and 1 X ZX10.