2008 NZ Nationals?

**CHOPPA** · 1st January 2009, 21:26

So whos racing this year? What class and what rounds...?

Whos your money on..??

**k14** · 2nd January 2009, 07:14

I was going to be but an engine siezure 7 weeks before the first round put paid to that (see avatar).

I will be at teretonga so will come and say hi. Hopeing to be alright by manfeild, that will be 5 weeks after I get my arm out of cast and metal removed.

My money is on Sherrifs and Jones.

**cowpoos** · 2nd January 2009, 09:10

jones or sam smith for 600's...I reckon Jay might be the surprise here.
stroud or bugden for supers...craig might be the surprise though.
cam jones for 125 gp's
glen williams f3

**CHOPPA** · 2nd January 2009, 09:13

Originally Posted by k14

I was going to be but an engine siezure 7 weeks before the first round put paid to that (see avatar).

I will be at teretonga so will come and say hi. Hopeing to be alright by manfeild, that will be 5 weeks after I get my arm out of cast and metal removed.

My money is on Sherrifs and Jones.

oh thats gay! i was luckyish i dislocated my wrist on sunday, its gonna hurt but i can still ride... Yeah the usuals are gonna be the ones to beat allright! Sherriffs Jones Stroud and Bugden but also Clee and Fitzgerald should be up there in it. I reckon James Smith will take some beating in the 600s

**brads** · 2nd January 2009, 09:27

Gotta be a HONDA in SBK, 600? No top HONDA,then Jimmy Smith,as long as he dont eat to many custard squares

Cheers for the Ohlins internals Choppa,catch you at Teretonga.

**k14** · 2nd January 2009, 09:34

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

oh thats gay! i was luckyish i dislocated my wrist on sunday, its gonna hurt but i can still ride... Yeah the usuals are gonna be the ones to beat allright! Sherriffs Jones Stroud and Bugden but also Clee and Fitzgerald should be up there in it. I reckon James Smith will take some beating in the 600s

Ouch! That can't be nice, I had my fingers crossed that all I had done was break my wrist but it was a lot worse. See below, wrist broken in 5 places...

Yeah James Smith will be a very strong contender. Been consistently on last years race pace at ruapuna in club meetings. With 125's its a two horse race, Cam Jones and Tim Macarthur will be the front runners. With a few other guys nipping at their heels if they make any mistakes (sadly not including me).

Can't wait for the start, looking forward to it immensely!!

**johnsv650** · 2nd January 2009, 09:46

budgen..........1000
charlett 600
fitzgerald f3
neil smith protwin
mr jones 125

**Wingnut** · 2nd January 2009, 11:00

#34 - With Mr Stains and the "Chief Motivator" in the pits - anything could happen?????????????

**brads** · 2nd January 2009, 12:55

Originally Posted by Wingnut

#34 - With Mr Stains and the "Chief Motivator" in the pits - anything could happen?????????????

Sorry wingnut,Mr Stains unable to attend and "Chief Motivator" now has a 200m stay the f#*^k away slapped on him

**Cleve** · 2nd January 2009, 13:00

I think you mean 2009...?

**svracer12** · 2nd January 2009, 13:14

Reckon

Superbikes: Budgen, Stroud, Jones, Sherrifs
600: J Smith, Charlett, Jones, S Smith
125GP: Jones, MaCarthur, McKay, Hoogie
F3: Williams, Fitzgerald, Easton, De Boer
Pro Twins: Love, Jones, Hoogie

Now I'm off to the TAB