The '06 Greymouth Street Race Reports & discussion

**Rashika** · 25th October 2006, 05:54

Originally Posted by dangerous

Been there done that too, it is hard but as long as you comfort the damaged rider then other than noticing them choking or something then theres nothing you can do till the Medics get there.

yeah been there a couple of times...seems to happen occasionally if you are out on the track taking piccies.
Best thing is to talk to them if they are conscious, see if they respond semi coherently and try to make sure they dont try to get up if they have been knocked out, if possible... sometimes thats what they try to do instinctively, but better to wait for the medics.

**ajturbo** · 25th October 2006, 06:20

Originally Posted by 98tls

one of the highlights for me was watching that bloke on the harley...high bars and all....he really had that thing flying....

that guy has been around for ages, same bike?
he is from nelson,... and a friend of mine... and i am still trying to remember his name......grrrr don't you hate that?

but it sounds like you guys had a great time down there, you guys are lucky you didn't have the north islanders to contend with again...

has the track changed any from 95/96? ...(last time i raced there)

**gav** · 25th October 2006, 06:22

Andy, Darren Heeman isnt it? Don't think track has changed.

**ajturbo** · 25th October 2006, 07:00

Originally Posted by gav

Andy, Darren Heeman isnt it? Don't think track has changed.

thanks matey!!!!

that be him....
he is an interesting character...

**slowpoke** · 25th October 2006, 08:01

Originally Posted by Thunderbike Powersports

Cheers, we had a great day. Other than a minor glitch with my gear selector claw spring on the GPZ in the 1st race all went well. The motor is an 1160 with 118bhp at the rear wheel and she sings like a bird, great fun to ride and the handling is not nearly as bad as you might imagine. The guys kept me honest though!

Unfortunately it has to go though to pay for my race plans for the season (Invercargill, Wanganui, Nelson and Paeroa on the Aprilia), the CR250 has had to go already.... so if anyone is interested in a race winner it's about to go on TradeMe tonight. A fully sorted bike for somebody.

Cheers.

it actually caught my eye on Trademe before I saw this post, awesome looking old beast, would have been great to see it ridden in anger. Good luck with the sale.

**Smokin** · 25th October 2006, 15:46

Here are the results.

**Thunderbike Powersports** · 25th October 2006, 16:49

Originally Posted by slowpoke

it actually caught my eye on Trademe before I saw this post, awesome looking old beast, would have been great to see it ridden in anger. Good luck with the sale.

Thanks for that, Its fun to ride and fast enough to do the job

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=75157203

**dangerous** · 25th October 2006, 18:16

Originally Posted by gav

Darren Heeman isnt it?

Originally Posted by ajturbo

that be him....
he is an interesting character...

And one bloody loose unit, often cearless and gets a few complaints... but hell he makes the absalute POS move

Originally Posted by Smokin

Here are the results.

dosnt work for me, anyone else?

**Joni** · 25th October 2006, 18:23

Originally Posted by dangerous

dosnt work for me, anyone else?

Works fine and confirms the results... I was wondering about Pre 82

**nsrpaul** · 25th October 2006, 18:39

Originally Posted by far queue

Sorry, no pics yet guys, I've found the time to stick a few up on Ferals thread, and I'll get some up here tomorrow night I promise ... in the meantime does anyone how 98 (Justin Gray) is? He came off just seconds after this pic was taken, was unconscious, and was taken away in the meat wagon.

I was taking pics of the left hander during one of the practice sessions and after all the bikes had gone through I looked round to see him lying motionless on the track. Very few people around at that point, and no one was going to his aid, so I ran over and got there as a marshall did. I felt a bit helpless though, wanting to help but not knowing what to do, thinking I can't move him so what the hell can I do. It's one thing to watch the crashes on TV, it's another thing to be confronted with one. I hope he's OK.

justins all good, was back later that day, arm in a sling, but nothing broken

**nsrpaul** · 25th October 2006, 18:43

Originally Posted by dangerous

And one bloody loose unit, often cearless and gets a few complaints... but hell he makes the absalute POS move

shoulda seen him years ago, he has improved no end
plus he is responsible for us having a street race in nelson, he may be ruff round the edges and fuck knows why he persists with that heap of poo but he livews and breaths motorccles and would give a the shirt off his back just cause you ride one 2
although his shirt would be covered in stains

**nsrpaul** · 25th October 2006, 18:45

plus Ive raced against darren a lot, the only problem i had was when he kept grinding through cases and leaking oil, and i would have considered giving up racing if beating by a harley

**dangerous** · 25th October 2006, 19:54

pre 82 (post classic)

race 1) DC, Diesel, RCV
race 2) RCV, Diesel, DC
race 3) RCV, Diesel, DC

F4 (buckets)

race 1) DC, Rae, Dangerous
race 2) DC, Bolwell, Rae
race 3) Walker, DC, Wills

Who the hell is Walker and Wills? as in what bikes were they on