Have a go ya mug!

[slowpoke]

I've done it.

Yup, I've just done some of you guys a huuuuge fuggin' favour............if you're man enough to take advantage of it.

I've just arrived back at work via Wellington, Sydney, Darwin and Dili and for the last 18 hours of travelling all I can think about is some innocent lil' letters dropping through the gaping maw of a post box. OK, so my fingers may have been just a tad reluctant to release their payload but release it they did.....eventually.

"So fukkin' what?" you ask.

So after months of talking myself up, down, and around it, I've just entered the National's, Production Superbike.

But while I'll be giving it 100%, realistically I'm going to be at the back of the field. Which means the rest of you guys have one less reason to not compete, 'cos you should have no fear of comin' last. I've had bugger all time on the new bike, can't compete in any of the Tri-Series lead up events thanks to work, and haven't raced since Round 5 of the Winter Series......but I'll be sharing the track with some amazing riders and I'll be learning as much as my age addled brain will soak up.

Opportunity is an open door, but shit happens, and before you know it the blardy thing has slammed closed. So ready or not (not!) I'm stepping through it. What's the worst that could happen? I come last, or don't qualify and get to play in Clubman's instead which was my wuss out Plan B anyway. But, I might also be lapped on the last lap of the last race at Hampton Downs and get the best seat in the house as Craig or Stroudy pull a legendary 'round the outside pass on Robbie in the sweeper to win the Championship.

Who knows, but it'll be an adventure whatever happens. Part of me is nervous as fuck, but most of me can't wait: roll on January, and whatever it brings.

So have a go ya mug and join me.

[Toast]

Good on ya!

Are you doing all 5 rounds?

I entered Puke last year, first time in Nationals and it was well worth it!

I'd love to do the SI tracks! Not this year (just the NI rounds), but hopefully next

[Quasi]

I've done it.

Yup, I've just done some of you guys a huuuuge fuggin' favour............if you're man enough to take advantage of it.

I've just arrived back at work via Wellington, Sydney, Darwin and Dili and for the last 18 hours of travelling all I can think about is some innocent lil' letters dropping through the gaping maw of a post box. OK, so my fingers may have been just a tad reluctant to release their payload but release it they did.....eventually.

"So fukkin' what?" you ask.

So after months of talking myself up, down, and around it, I've just entered the National's, Production Superbike.

But while I'll be giving it 100%, realistically I'm going to be at the back of the field. Which means the rest of you guys have one less reason to not compete, 'cos you should have no fear of comin' last. I've had bugger all time on the new bike, can't compete in any of the Tri-Series lead up events thanks to work, and haven't raced since Round 5 of the Winter Series......but I'll be sharing the track with some amazing riders and I'll be learning as much as my age addled brain will soak up.

Opportunity is an open door, but shit happens, and before you know it the blardy thing has slammed closed. So ready or not (not!) I'm stepping through it. What's the worst that could happen? I come last, or don't qualify and get to play in Clubman's instead which was my wuss out Plan B anyway. But, I might also be lapped on the last lap of the last race at Hampton Downs and get the best seat in the house as Craig or Stroudy pull a legendary 'round the outside pass on Robbie in the sweeper to win the Championship.

Who knows, but it'll be an adventure whatever happens. Part of me is nervous as fuck, but most of me can't wait: roll on January, and whatever it brings.

So have a go ya mug and join me.

Good on yah SP - you got the attitude - thats all yah need

[Duke girl]

Good on ya Spud, and regardless of how well you go the main thing is that you are out there giving it a go and thats what I like to see as its people like yourself that keep this sport alive by being out there.

Goodluck and I I'm sure you will give it your all on the day.

[Ozzy27]

Good on ya spud!!
You will have a bloody great time, The best way to go faster is ride with faster guys!
I bet you will break your PB at manfeild by at least a second by the time you get back there.
Make sure you come and ask if you have any questions.
Cheers
Ozzy

[slowpoke]

Good on ya!

Are you doing all 5 rounds?

I entered Puke last year, first time in Nationals and it was well worth it!

I'd love to do the SI tracks! Not this year (just the NI rounds), but hopefully next

Yep, the SI tracks were major motivation. I'll be missing Levels but can make everything else if I rattle me dags.

[Tony.OK]

Great work matey............very jealous!!

Heres hoping one of these lotto tickets comes good so I can join ya mate!

[slowpoke]

Good on ya spud!!
You will have a bloody great time, The best way to go faster is ride with faster guys!
I bet you will break your PB at manfeild by at least a second by the time you get back there.
Make sure you come and ask if you have any questions.
Cheers
Ozzy

Thanks mate, and thanks everyone else for positive responses. I'll be asking you lotsa questions alright, just be sure to use very small words and speak real slow: you techo/fast folks speak a different language to rest of us!

Great work matey............very jealous!!

Heres hoping one of these lotto tickets comes good so I can join ya mate!

Fingers and toes crossed for ya mate. Hopefully you'll be able to show me the quick way 'round the North Island tracks anyway eh?


By the way I wasn't meaning to crow about it, I just want other people to have a think about it too. There are lots faster racers than me who should be thinking about entering. It would be a much better show for both competitors and spectators alike if a few more fronted up.

[KS34]

Good on ya, you are not alone and I am saving you from being last in the NI.... I will be entering on the 750 so sleep well.

[Duke girl]

Great work matey............very jealous!!

Heres hoping one of these lotto tickets comes good so I can join ya mate!

Go and sit on Santas Knee Tony and tell him what it is you really want for Xmas.

[James Deuce]

Well, I'm looking forward to the race reports myself.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Well done SP, just a little jealous nod of the head from me. Good luck and enjoy yourself. maybe next year I'll give the NI a go in the same class as you.

[kawawaka]

Good on ya slowpoke i have put my entry in for the ruapuna and levels rounds in superbike, went well in clubmans last year time to move up. Thought that I would be at the back of the field but there might be few of us to make it interesting, planning on moving out of the way of the top guys when required. Lets hope plenty of good club riders enter A large field of superbikes on the grid at the nationals would be a great spectacle for our sport come on boys and girls get your entry in

[codgyoleracer]

Great to hear you will be attending the national series Spuddley, - It is the most testing series for your race skills that New Zealand has to offer (as would be expected of a National Championship).
All riders that achieve the goal of competing at this level for the full series will be provided with a new base level of whats required to ride fast and consistent.
Theres a whole lot more too it than just what happens on track to Spud, - it will be an experience in all respects including personal and bike preperation and organisation.
If the shit hits the fan - dont hesitate to ask for help. Whilst it is a very focussed and intense paddock at this level - everyone still pretty much helps everyone out.
Best of luck mate
Glen W

[gixerracer]

I've done it.

Yup, I've just done some of you guys a huuuuge fuggin' favour............if you're man enough to take advantage of it.

I've just arrived back at work via Wellington, Sydney, Darwin and Dili and for the last 18 hours of travelling all I can think about is some innocent lil' letters dropping through the gaping maw of a post box. OK, so my fingers may have been just a tad reluctant to release their payload but release it they did.....eventually.

"So fukkin' what?" you ask.

So after months of talking myself up, down, and around it, I've just entered the National's, Production Superbike.

But while I'll be giving it 100%, realistically I'm going to be at the back of the field. Which means the rest of you guys have one less reason to not compete, 'cos you should have no fear of comin' last. I've had bugger all time on the new bike, can't compete in any of the Tri-Series lead up events thanks to work, and haven't raced since Round 5 of the Winter Series......but I'll be sharing the track with some amazing riders and I'll be learning as much as my age addled brain will soak up.

Opportunity is an open door, but shit happens, and before you know it the blardy thing has slammed closed. So ready or not (not!) I'm stepping through it. What's the worst that could happen? I come last, or don't qualify and get to play in Clubman's instead which was my wuss out Plan B anyway. But, I might also be lapped on the last lap of the last race at Hampton Downs and get the best seat in the house as Craig or Stroudy pull a legendary 'round the outside pass on Robbie in the sweeper to win the Championship.

Who knows, but it'll be an adventure whatever happens. Part of me is nervous as fuck, but most of me can't wait: roll on January, and whatever it brings.

So have a go ya mug and join me.

Good shit mate you will have the time of your life and you will learn soooooooo much ask Ed how much he improved from doing exactly what you are doing last season. Its a pitty a lot more people didnt have the balls to do it, would make an all ready good series great.