1/4 Mile Motorcycle Sprints

**WRT** · 10th January 2008, 13:13

Originally Posted by Deano

Like that has ever stopped the WRC. And those dudes stand on the frikken road as the cars are approaching.

Very true, the footage from some of the middle eastern countries showing the crowds parting for the cars makes you wonder how the drivers even know where they are going. Same thing with the start to the Baha 1000 for that matter.

I was just somewhat surprised to see no barrier between spectators and vehicles at a motorsport event here in cotton wool wrapped, save ourselves from ourselves, OSH-mad NZ. Personally, I'd have thought even sitting behind Jim2's fenceposts and number 8 wire would be better than nothing, just on the off chance something did go wrong. Note that I wasn't having a dig or a wind up or anything, I was just a bit curious.

**bucket boy** · 10th January 2008, 13:15

Originally Posted by robertydog

Yep...............

some spectators have no idea

**Trudes** · 10th January 2008, 13:31

I have to say that when I was guarding a driveway out there, I felt a little nervous standing on the road side with bikes hurtling past at frightening speeds, so got back on the kind folks' driveway and behind their large wooden fence, just in-case like. But then again, I am a pussy!

**cowpoos** · 10th January 2008, 13:42

Originally Posted by WRT

Very true, the footage from some of the middle eastern countries showing the crowds parting for the cars makes you wonder how the drivers even know where they are going. Same thing with the start to the Baha 1000 for that matter.

I was just somewhat surprised to see no barrier between spectators and vehicles at a motorsport event here in cotton wool wrapped, save ourselves from ourselves, OSH-mad NZ. Personally, I'd have thought even sitting behind Jim2's fenceposts and number 8 wire would be better than nothing, just on the off chance something did go wrong. Note that I wasn't having a dig or a wind up or anything, I was just a bit curious.

OSH doesn't exsist in the wairarapa...its still stuck in the 17th centry over there!!

**Madness** · 10th January 2008, 13:45

Originally Posted by cowpoos

OSH doesn't exsist in the wairarapa...!

True!

**WRT** · 10th January 2008, 13:48

Originally Posted by cowpoos

OSH doesn't exsist in the wairarapa...its still stuck in the 17th centry over there!!

I grew up on Great Barrier Island, not much OSH over there either. You learn things the old fashioned way - if you do something once and it hurts, you tend not to do it again.

Although getting hurt hasn't stopped me from getting on bikes, so maybe the theory is flawed . . .

**rwh** · 10th January 2008, 14:04

Originally Posted by Jim2

No dramas. It's as good as you get in NZ these days, if a little narrow.

You seem to have changed your tune a bit over the last year and a half or so, Jim?

Richard

**James Deuce** · 10th January 2008, 14:19

I stand by my comments. I think compared to the original location the new one is crap, and the volume of residential properties is a PITA. But if you want to participate you don't have a choice.

**skelstar** · 10th January 2008, 14:45

Would you say that theres a much bigger crowd at the new location than the old one? ...also as I understand it there was a certain amount of courage required when going around the corner at the old site. Is that a fair comment?

**Deano** · 10th January 2008, 15:07

Facilities are much better at Dalefield Road and it does tend to attract more spectators.

The road itself is not as friendly in terms of width, however that bend at the start of the East West Access Road was pretty hairy topping out in third gear.

Having said all that - I've never done a run at Dalefield Road - too busy organising it.

**cowpoos** · 10th January 2008, 15:08

Originally Posted by Madness

True!

lol...yep...wondered if someone would check...its true on more than one level!!! lol

**James Deuce** · 10th January 2008, 15:42

Originally Posted by skelstar

Would you say that theres a much bigger crowd at the new location than the old one? ...also as I understand it there was a certain amount of courage required when going around the corner at the old site. Is that a fair comment?

Lets not go "there" again, OK?

**Deano** · 10th January 2008, 21:56

How about them Warriors.......?

**Deano** · 10th January 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by WRT

Very true, the footage from some of the middle eastern countries showing the crowds parting for the cars makes you wonder how the drivers even know where they are going.

Right 5 arabs, over crest 3 arabs, into left 4 arabs, don't cut...mind suicide bomber....