NZTT protests

[Billy]

I hear Jim T. abused a competator at the meeting yesterday. A dose of his own medicine going to be dishd out?

So whats the goss on this?Do you have any further information on this or is it just another KB rumor????

[Robert Taylor]

Oooooo Robert,You cant mention his name,Youll upset the minions and the paranoid ones will think youre trying to discredit them.
Still youve got too give him some credit for trying to shed some light on the fact that its not only Bryce Meads that crashes into other people.A reasonably feeble comparison I would have thought,Still what would I know,I only make assumptions on the facts relayed too me.

I know! But there are important differences as follows,

1) A realisation that you have actually done something wrong

2) Humility ( rather than denial )

3) Apology

Glen doesnt make a habit of this, what is done is done and he had the total good grace to be genuinely upset at his mistake and to apologise. I saw the pain in his face and to be honest he has gone up further in my estimation. He is now clearly the best 600 class rider in NZ and he deserves full distributor backing.

On a related subject I have to agree with Mike Wilkins sentiments at the shambles that was the prizegiving and am kicking myself for also not getting up and challenging the farce that was unfolding in front of us.
Although my sentiments are very much in the Smith and Skatchill camps events that unfolded clearly gave Nick the points lead and the championship, in spite of ongoing appeal actions. Nick should have had his moment of glory and been able to thank his supporters and sponsors. Also for all of the other classes that preceded the 600 riders being called up.
The light was indeed running out because of all the stoppages during the day, and hindsights a fine thing. BUT, there were a load of generators there and doubtless an appeal could have been made for some loan of lighting as someone in the pits would have had in their kit. It still would have looked VERY unproffessional but all the sponsors, supporters and helpers would have been able to be rightfully thanked.

[Biggles08]

I know! But there are important differences as follows,

1) A realisation that you have actually done something wrong

2) Humility ( rather than denial )

3) Apology

Glen doesnt make a habit of this, what is done is done and he had the total good grace to be genuinely upset at his mistake and to apologise. I saw the pain in his face and to be honest he has gone up further in my estimation. He is now clearly the best 600 class rider in NZ and he deserves full distributor backing.

On a related subject I have to agree with Mike Wilkins sentiments at the shambles that was the prizegiving and am kicking myself for also not getting up and challenging the farce that was unfolding in front of us.
Although my sentiments are very much in the Smith and Skatchill camps events that unfolded clearly gave Nick the points lead and the championship, in spite of ongoing appeal actions. Nick should have had his moment of glory and been able to thank his supporters and sponsors. Also for all of the other classes that preceded the 600 riders being called up.
The light was indeed running out because of all the stoppages during the day, and hindsights a fine thing. BUT, there were a load of generators there and doubtless an appeal could have been made for some loan of lighting as someone in the pits would have had in their kit. It still would have looked VERY unproffessional but all the sponsors, supporters and helpers would have been able to be rightfully thanked.

While I agree Glen S is indeed a fantastic rider with huge talent, a great guy, a good mate and a good role model that will grow to be a huge success in motorcycle racing...most likely internationally, I think we need to give Nick C the credit he deserves...he is NZ number 1 and he earned that title through fantastic riding, massive dedication, support and skill...this would make him the best NZ 600SS rider in NZ I would say.

On you other points I have to agree entirely...the prize giving was embarrassing and all excuses in the world would not be good enough to cover up the idiocy that unfolded at the finale of the supposedly pinnacle of NZ Road Racing! What a laugh!

Of course I'm not very "experienced" so I could be wrong

[Billy]

While I agree Glen S is indeed a fantastic rider with huge talent, a great guy, a good mate and a good role model that will grow to be a huge success in motorcycle racing...most likely internationally, I think we need to give Nick C the credit he deserves...he is NZ number 1 and he earned that title through fantastic riding, massive dedication, support and skill...this would make him the best NZ 600SS rider in NZ I would say.

On you other points I have to agree entirely...the prize giving was embarrassing and all excuses in the world would not be good enough to cover up the idiocy that unfolded at the finale of the supposedly pinnacle of NZ Road Racing! What a laugh!

Of course I'm not very "experienced" so I could be wrong

Yip,I would agree with the bulk of this post,Nick has shown great maturity and kept his goal in sight despite the hurdles he encountered.He came out firing at round 1 and when things didnt workout quite so good at the next 2 rounds,He never gave up,Which paid dividends when the ball bounced his way at the last 2 rounds.Glen had a stellar first up attempt at the Nationals and showed just what a talent he is with some real skill and Im sure hes learnt heaps,If hes still in the country next year and has Chris Osbourne with him,He will be very hard to beat!Good on these two and in fact everybody that participated at National level this year,You guys all need congratulating for the huge effort youve put in,To keep the sport ticking over.

[cowpoos]

It totally crossed my mind as well as Steve Sangster obviously has little better to occupy his time with.

Your Sharper than I though Robert Taylor

[Robert Taylor]

While I agree Glen S is indeed a fantastic rider with huge talent, a great guy, a good mate and a good role model that will grow to be a huge success in motorcycle racing...most likely internationally, I think we need to give Nick C the credit he deserves...he is NZ number 1 and he earned that title through fantastic riding, massive dedication, support and skill...this would make him the best NZ 600SS rider in NZ I would say.

On you other points I have to agree entirely...the prize giving was embarrassing and all excuses in the world would not be good enough to cover up the idiocy that unfolded at the finale of the supposedly pinnacle of NZ Road Racing! What a laugh!

Of course I'm not very "experienced" so I could be wrong

Experience comes with time Biggles!!

Yes Nick deserves his title.With factory trained Ohlins suspension technicians fettling his suspension, plus chucking out that dodgy BPF stuff in the front end he wouldnt have lost the front so much and would have been able to crash at a higher speed!!! Nick is clearly ready for Superbikes.

[cowpoos]

Nick is clearly ready for Superbikes.

He was a year ago In my humble opinion...I'm really stoked for him. he did a awesome job
this nats!!

[White trash]

Yup. Good on Mr Cole indeed. He's worked bloody hard to get where he is and overcome some pretty big obstacles on his way there. True tenacity right there. Quite nice to see a Kawasaki on the top step for a change too.

[roadracingoldfart]

Yeah,But his abrasiveness pales in significance too Errol Conaghans demeanour back in the 70s and 80s and he survived

Agreed. He was a total cock smoker.

I think it was about 1990 and Errol swaggered up to me in his fuckin green shorts and started yelling and ranting about something unknown to me at all , he didnt accept my not knowing and with a certain amount of anger he stepped alot closer to me with arms waving , this was a silly thing to do to a guy thats 6 foot 2 and trained to repel in a reasonably permanent fassion. After being helped back to his feet he realised he had the wrong bloke and should have been yelling at some dude on bike # 75 and i was #74 lol.
I feel sorry for that dude , he was gonna get REALLY yelled at by now.

Ahhhh i love memories.

[jellywrestler]

WTF Steve man I thought I was a shit stirrer seems I have nothing on you. Im not sure who you got your info from but that Accident was only ONE persons fault and it was not James so before you say such a STUPID thing in public you may want to do some research first!

hey craig, you gone upmarket and got a computer in your sandpit now?

[gixerracer]

i hate you

hey craig, you gone upmarket and got a computer in your sandpit now?

[Kickaha]

i hate you

So just how many Bucket and Spade awards would you have collected on the weekend?

[gixerracer]

horribillyis you should no me much better than that it was a piss take on his pisstake just not as blunt as my other post i guess so i will go back to that so as not to upset any one

Did it cross your mind at any point it might be a pisstake,Interesting you highlighted his nickname,

[suzuki21]

horribillyis you should no me much better than that it was a piss take on his pisstake just not as blunt as my other post i guess so i will go back to that so as not to upset any one

How dare you take the piss Craig, whoops I mentioned a name. Suprising how people take outlandish stories and believe them because they are on the internet, I think I made my point. I might put a thread up saying you are good looking, or is that going a bit far?

[suzuki21]

It totally crossed my mind as well as Steve Sangster obviously has little better to occupy his time with.

Just like a lot of people on this site Robert! You spelt my name wrong. (And I wanted to stay anonymous please)
It is spelt StePHen Sangster
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