Greymouth Street Race 20th Anniversary

[steve74]

had a blast too like everyone, thanks to the organisers and set up people who put in a long day to make it happen.

5 races on the motard with the off road section was a bloody hoot but back to back with 3 bucket races I found (due to my lack of fitness a bit of a struggle. With a quick dash to the bucket which was waiting on the dummy grid I had sweat steaming up my glasses and panting like a madman......Heres the Bucket Race one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHqcrXwd20

I've only got a bit of footage of the motard pratice which I'll post tomorrow!

haha, a lot of effort was put into trying to avoid back to back races. bucket racers tend to not ride motards but im sure your an exception to most rules Mr buddha. Aint you glad you were seeded on the grid and didnt have to race the rest of the field in the warm up lap to get to your grid spot. assuming you were top 9?

[nz_rider]

Pleased to see your ok Steve. Saw you were in the Union Pub after the racing in the evening so figured you were all good.
Hope you heal up fast.
Was an awesome event. Bring on next year

[dangerous]

Its the handlebar height that is the iffy bit. We can argue that there shouldnt be 80s trail bikes in post classic too but you have to draw the line between formula bikes and motard somewhere i guess.

the thing IMO is tho the riding style the postie motos generaly use road bikes lines... and note that the GS1000 had wide trail bars, dont think hed wana end up in motards

[steve74]

Morning guys, geez im stiff this morning.

Just a quick note, you guys see me in and around other bike events and im the committee member that deals with the riders and classes. The real success of our event is mostly due to the efforts of one lady - Debbie Collings. If anyone needs to be congratulated its debbie. Shes up at 3am and is in bed by 7pm so misses the prize giving. She recieves no clap of hands and little personal thanks. Without Debbie there would be no grey street race. so if you get the chance send her a little email thanking her and the rest of our team.

Debbiec@greydc.govt.nz

thanks again, steve

[Muzzab]

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Its good to see people like the CEO of one of the coasts biggest companies making an effort and showing his support. He did the same last year, for a sport im guessing he has little interest in. There are many others like him too. I have to say nice things about him muzz, hes my boss too.... hmm, how long will i be off work?? - do you think chocolates will help me?

Mate, get a big bag of lollies for Cyril that'll do the trick !!!

[GaZBur]

Thanks heaps for a fun well run event.
Amazed at how sensible the riders were at Greymouth especially the Motards and Post Classic boys who are notorious at some other events, some places the ambulance appears to be a shuttlebus that runs after every Motard round. I can tell you there are 4 first timers from Dunedin (Motards) that now have a regular event to put in the diary. Noted also was how the riders helped eachother out re parts, breakdowns etc.
A good bunch all round!
Thank you thank you thank you....

[phoenixgtr]

Lets do that again!!

Wow that was fun. I seriously had an awesome. Thanks to the organisers and everyone who makes it happen. I couldn't stop smiling after every race

[dangerous]

Lets do that again!!

Wow that was fun. I seriously had an awesome. Thanks to the organisers and everyone who makes it happen. I couldn't stop smiling after every race

And you were doing bloody well, last race seen you finish 9th... that would have had you on the 2nd row had there been another race.

heres the results for buckets race 3 (unconfirmed)
17 DC
3 cain
14 K14
71 Bren
56 Orr
68 dangerous
58 Hoogie
28 AdamB
81 Buddha
66 PGTR
86 Lil'M
88 Yowling
7 TimG
31 Ghostbullet
43 Hoogie
58 J Gleenie
27 Gav
95 N Morrision
42 Tuono
99 Rashika
111 R Bleach
TP Muzzb
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46 HOtroy
29 SuzyQ
10 Hoggie

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well done everyone!

[MyGSXF:Me]

Very enjoyable day's racing!!

Weather was stunning & had a great view from the backpackers balcony! Will get some of my photos edited & put them up later

Well done to the organisers & helpers!!

[bismarck]

Hi, that was an awesome race!
I took heaps of photos. If you want your photos, please give me your bike number then I can send them to you.

There're some more in my album.

Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEs1kGRjznM

[nz_rider]

Does anyone know how Dan McKenzie is after is off during one of the races?

[steve74]

Dan mckenzie got knocked out, he was taken to hospital for observation. I made a "special" trip up to the hospital shortly after to check on his condition.

He was all good, just a bit dizzy, he got back just as round 3 was starting and collected his bike. He was at prize giving too. a few scrapes thats all.

In fact the hospital told the newspaper that the most serious crash we had all day was a broken finger and collarbone.

THATS ME!!!!! OH THE SHAME!!

[nsrpaul]

great event and great weekend all round

thanks to all involved

greymouth eevnm turned on the traditional labour weeked weather!!

hangover kicked in monday though

[puddytat]

-Man, that was absolutely fabulous ....will be back next year for sure.
Excellently run,excellent folk & excellent weather,couldnt've had it better.
The gathering at the Union Hotel was good fun too, everyone with big grins & I met many wonderful people .
Had a great time in F3 , & enjoyed racing with whoever it was on the blue "Cotton" bucket.