A day at the races...

**ArcherWC** · 27th December 2008, 17:41

Originally Posted by pritch

If any of the KB racers want pictures of themselves, let me know. If you haven't seen a picture of yourself I may have one but would need to know number and colour of bike, and colour of helmet and or leathers...

any of me in pretty much last place :-( in F1

#50 Black/green ZX10

Also anyone get anything of my near crash when the FUCKWIT on the ZX12 threw his bike and himself at me just after the railway tracks, I managed to stay on (he didnt) but he stoved in the side of me bike :-(

**quickbuck** · 27th December 2008, 19:23

Originally Posted by jrandom

Few juicy bins at turn 1 too. And some very fuckin handsome cunt in a BADD shirt.

Heck,
That is my mate Lee in the yellow leathers on the ZXR managing to avoid the whole thing.... almost having to find a reverse!

**quickbuck** · 27th December 2008, 19:34

Originally Posted by samzbob

It was a mission just to get him to do that.

The permit from Motorsport NZ had him restricted to no more than 100kph, no stopping (for burnouts etc etc) and he had to follow a course car, which of course only did 60kph.

Before he went out we were all quite worried it was going to look a bit stupid, because the TRS cars arnt supposed to go that slow, and when they do, they bunny hop along and such, but since it was detuned etc for the occasion, it seemed to go around quite smoothly.

I can tell you Earl was keen as for some burnouts, doughy's etc etc, but if he did he risked not getting a permit from Motorsport NZ to do any demo runs in the future in A1GP car, shame really.

It was my first day ever attending bike racing and it was a interesting experience, you guys must be all mad to try that stuff!!

Ahhh,
Thanks for that.....
All I will say is in the esses he was pretty much bunny hopping.
The 4x4 has more body roll than Dawn French, and the Toyota just wanted to GO!
It would have looked impressive....

What it did do was give me a great opportunity to get a birds eye view photo of the car.... something that was impossible with the bikes.... even Slighty and Stroudie doing their demos were too quick for the position I was in.... and I'm no professional photographer.

Anyhow samzbob, welcome to Kiwibiker, and I guess you have a new found respect for the leather clad fraternity.

Yep, we may be a little nuts, but my desire to get a post classic racer or something has been rekindled.... despite witnessing some very big offs....
Let me remember:
Youshi, Gareth Jones, and Jason Narin. Hope all your bumps and bruises mend okay.

Also, the guy who left a huge scorch mark on the bales.... Very lucky!

**LittleRichard** · 27th December 2008, 21:11

Lovely shots, guys.

Great to see all those, especially as I'm on the other side of the world. Thanks for posting them. Also, well done to all KBers who rode.

**samzbob** · 27th December 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Anyhow samzbob, welcome to Kiwibiker, and I guess you have a new found respect for the leather clad fraternity.

Oh for sure, usually watch the Moto GP on television, but it was my first live bike event, and what a blast it was, loved i think it was the classic sidecar, with the dude that gets it crossed up almost every corner, was great fun, Earl was saying he was like Wanganui's Burt Munroe and sleeps with his bike etc lol.

Totally different atmosphere trackside aswell, and will definately go along to some more events in future, was quite tempted to go to Taupo actually.

I think in terms of participating ill stick to being surrounded by roll cage and 4 wheels, but i really enjoyed watching the bikes.

I said to one of the riders and his swinger while they were checking out our car on the dummy grid, that theyre nuts, i just got a laugh for a reply!!

Also got a snap of Andrew Stroud after Earl left on his run

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39...2/100_0007.jpg

**kinger** · 27th December 2008, 22:01

Hope this works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x1Cmj3PnhM#

Apologies for the quality, but you should see who's who.

**shafty** · 27th December 2008, 22:24

Originally Posted by Manxman

My first time at Cemetary Circuit, and it was cool and worth the numb bum

. Well organised, things kept moving along well and the action was non-stop (well compared to the TT that is). Good job.

Took some photos: some good, most bad. See if you recognise anyone/yourself. http://www.flickr.com/photos/2453403...7611666702330/

Pretty sure I got a couple of good ones of Shaun (DSC04133 and DSC04134)...nice helmet BTW

...and Glen Williams on the silver SV650 (DSC04064), plus one of Andrew Stroud on the Britten ( DSC04231, DSC04232).

Enjoy.

Cheers for the brill pics Mate, bling sent

**cowboyz** · 27th December 2008, 23:43

Originally Posted by nadroj

Stroud burnout.

Pm me for full res shots if required.

why is stroud doing a burnout on sherriffs bike?

That CBR looked stunning. I reckon he should slow down a bit so people can get a better look at him going past.

**Gremlin** · 28th December 2008, 00:30

Originally Posted by cowboyz

why is stroud doing a burnout on sherriffs bike?

That CBR looked stunning. I reckon he should slow down a bit so people can get a better look at him going past.

I would swear thats slight doing the burnout?

**saul** · 28th December 2008, 05:09

Originally Posted by nadroj

Stroud burnout.

Pm me for full res shots if required.

Thats Slighty mate

**merv** · 28th December 2008, 06:36

Originally Posted by saul

Thats Slighty mate

Definitely Slight. Looked like a street version of the bike too, complete with headlights and road numberplate and tail light holder etc, so presume it wasn't Shirrifs' bike (nor the Sherrif's bike - if there was such a person at Wanganui).