Speedway racing?

**mattwood** · 6th November 2008, 15:32

im not new, but just wondering where to post questions about speedway racing..? Im pretty keen to have a go at solo's but there doesnt seem to be a forum for speedway bikes..

**pete376403** · 6th November 2008, 16:28

What do you want to know? I raced the skids a long time ago at Te Marua(Wellington) with a small degree of success.

**mattwood** · 6th November 2008, 17:39

whats the easyest way to get into it?? just find an old bike and go to a few meetings? Or is it abit more complicated then that?

thanks

**Buddha#81:Me** · 6th November 2008, 18:45

Go to meetings, hang around and ask questions. Guys will alway want to talk about their sport. Speedways a bit more than giving it a go. What oil, fuel, part and where to get it..... all pretty specialised.... get to know the local guys first.

**pete376403** · 6th November 2008, 19:08

When I started riding at Te Marua, it really was just a matter of turning up with a bike and the gear. Get a start in the novice races, wobble around at the back of the field trying to see what the better guys were doing. Talk to the top guys, ask questions. Way back then (1980s) there were plenty of riders coming back to NZ when the season finished in the UK, I wasn't seen as any threat so the top riders had no concerns about answering my questions.
I'm not sure what it is like now but, shit I'd love to give it a go again.

**wharfy** · 6th November 2008, 20:12

Do they even have solo bikes in the North Island anymore ? I wouldn't mind a crack at this myself.

**speedracerjimmy** · 7th November 2008, 00:17

contact the auckland club not sure of the contact but they have a solo track on rosebank rd.they will sort you out.If you have any question just pm me.I may have some gear for sale aswell.

**mattwood** · 7th November 2008, 17:16

thanks heaps,

yeah im pretty keen, just hav to scrape together some money first! Im pretty sure rose bank is the only place around here.. and its still hardly local..

**wharfy** · 7th November 2008, 17:32

Originally Posted by mattwood

thanks heaps,

yeah im pretty keen, just hav to scrape together some money first! Im pretty sure rose bank is the only place around here.. and its still hardly local..

Its a bit of a hike from Wellywood

**slowpoke** · 10th November 2008, 20:09

GO YOU GOOD THING!

Stoner, Hayden and others have started fantastic careers from left hand only racing so get stuck in. Just looking at the price of a bike it looks like blardy good value compared to just about any other two wheeled motorsport. I can still recall Chris Martin at Stratford carving everyone up 20 years ago, so go forth and make your name young man!

**koba** · 10th November 2008, 20:29

I havn't seen Solos at hutt park or Te Marua since I was far to young to try it.
Absolutley loved watching as a kid tho, complete sensory experiance with the sound of the bikes, smell of the fuel and feel of the dirt flicked up. Awesome sport to watch.
I think the last time I saw it at Te Marua some poor bugger got cotheslined by the starting net thing.
If anyone knows were/when this happens please post up info coz I would be keen to check it out if I happen to be in the right area at the right time.

**Ivan** · 10th November 2008, 20:47

If you want I can see if my mates can talk to you about it,
They are the Mudgeway's they are really good at it aye, They race in Palmerston North and Jade now Races in England but I can see if I can get them to have a chat to ya

**wharfy** · 10th November 2008, 22:23

Originally Posted by Ivan

If you want I can see if my mates can talk to you about it,
They are the Mudgeway's they are really good at it aye, They race in Palmerston North and Jade now Races in England but I can see if I can get them to have a chat to ya

What do you think the chances are of them being able to organize a "have a go day" for KBers ? Palmy is close enough to Wellywood for me, Ive always fancied a go - Ivan Mauger is one of MY bike hero's

**Conquiztador** · 10th November 2008, 23:17

There was a small track in Martinborough, not sure if they still use it? But perfect place for practice! Solos race at PN, Stratford, Meeanee (Napier), Gisborne and Rosebank (Auckland). Wednesdays used to be Rosebank practice day. As a result of that blardy orange terracotta clay to save tyre costs on the cars, solos have been pushed out from many tracks as there is no way to ride on the stuff!

Not sure today, but Kihikihi and Huntley also held some solo races at times. And always forget that small town on SH27...

Most tracks have practice days for members. So just rock up with the bike and have a go. And as a alone solo is not going to do much damage you should be able to, after talking to whoever runs the track, be able to use it for practice. We even used to race at Rotorua!

If you want to ride, get a standup motor Jawa (897 or 898) for approx $1.5K. You will always get your money back. It will do you for a couple of years. Then if you get the hang of it move to laydown.