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THE NEXT TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE
Posted, May 10, 2007
Subject: New Discussion Page
The Trans Tasman Challenge???????
History; Ian Hilder Tony Astell and Ray Pratt were all involved in the
first challenge in 1993, The Kiwi got thrashed. 2005 Steve and Margie
bought out the Out Back 7 to our shores They raced and we got thrashed
Again. 2006 We went to Aus. at the winters which had nothing to do with
the
TTC Ray P was No1 Qual in Screaming Eagles,Ian H got to the 1/4 finals in
Mod Bike 65 bikes I qualified No3 and came runner up in Top Bike, From
there we returned to NZ and the bikes 2 months latter went up to "MacKay"
Steve,, Margie Mike, Murry, Clive and Geoff I think Baldie made it to all
made the big trek down with there bikes. Mine coughed in the burnout so I
was parked up, the rest ran a lot of passes as this was an all bike
meeting, After the racing liquid was consumed to EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES to
the detriment of a LLLLOOOOOOOOTTTTTTT of brain cells, we then flew to
DARWIN where we were BILLETED out what a BALL come race day the Aussies
had well and truly STACKED THE DECK WIN AT ALL COST ;;3 fuel bikes from
Perth ,2 from Brisbane Bret Stevens and Troy McClean, and the 1 local THE
IMFAMAS "THE NOS BOSS" and myself, I think I was first out a 6.9 on the
primary's and all the others were into there clutches Darwin had Bite! We
were no1 qual. and in the final were up against Brett
Stevens only to be shut down on the line with a fuel leak a f..... O ring.
We lost the challenge by 3points Bugger. we whet to Sydney then Willowbank
again and Trever F come runner up Beaten by a GIRL. Those that went all
had a blast,
THE AUSSIES ARE COMING
WHEN: LATE DECEMBER 2007
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO FOR THEM????????
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO TO THEM?? THIS TIME
Yes that's right stop fighting and whip there butts
Athol
UserEmail:
athol@studnz.co.nz
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In 1993 we did not get thrashed we only
lost by one point. We supplied a winner shield and a token trophy for all
involved it was one of the highlights of my Dragbike racing career.
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Posted, May 11, 2007
Hi, we have room at home to put a couple up when they get
here. Let us know if we can do anything else to help.
Username: Ian Wilkins
UserEmail: atmos@xta.co.nz
My Town & Country: akl
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Well that's a good start.
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Posted, May 11, 2007
If I remember rightly Ray Pratt was riding his and my Alcohol Harley and
we thrashed John Parker in that final. Ray won his class it was those
other buggers let us down. I remember it because un-be-known to anyone
else the bike had torn the rear brake anchor off so Ray race the final
with only the front brake. It was a bloody good event are everyone had a
great time.
Username: Doug Hays
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I do remember that John Parkers
Clip-on Handlebar Broke & Its hard to steer one handed. One of the
other buggers!
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Posted, June 26, 2007
Come on guys and girls the Aussies WILL be here in 6 months are you all
going sit back and expect me to do it all again WRONG I will provide a
base for them a car or 2 and some accommodation and look after all the
container movements BUT THAT'S IT you guys and girls are the ones that are
supposed to be racing them so get your shit together and start organizing
[Fuel accommodation vehicles prizes product and money] Don't expect the
tracks to do it YOU want them YOU PROVIDE IT IS ONLY 6 MONTHS AWAY and
what's happened The Aussies have been fund raising to come across, they
also fundraised for when we went over there. At least Ian Wilkins
has offered a couple of beds. I can see why drag bike racing in NZ is as
it is!!!!!!
A New Zealander That Racers In Aus.
Athol Williams TB5049
athol@studnz.co.nz
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Posted, June 27, 2007
We can billet 4 people here at my place in Wainui..we have a double futon
and a couple of spare beds plus plenty of floor space...the Aussies are
more than welcome and its not too far to travel to Masterton or the ferry
from here.
Ian Taylor
Tel: 04 9720659
Wainuiomata
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Published, June 27, 2007
Fair point, lets get a meeting together and do something now! We need to
show them the same hospitality they showed the team that went over there
or this will be an embarrassment to us all.
Ian Wilkins
Email: atmos@xtra.co.nz
Tel: 021 773 250
AKL NZ
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Published, June 28, 2007
COME ON PEOPLE! WHERE ARE THE OTHER RESPONSES??? Athol or Ian Hilder, can
we get an email out to all and sort a meeting soon please. I beleive you
guys have a list of email addresses for all who need to be involved.
Anyone reading this and not on that list....step up,give us ideas,support
etc. 6 months will pass very quickly. Let's make this a memorable
challenge for good reasons.
Ian Wilkins
Email: atmos@xtra.co.nz
Tel: 021 773 250
AKL NZ
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Published, June 29, 2007
I don't know if the Aussies are intending to race here in the top of the
south, but if so I can supply accommodation for them. Do we know what
meetings the T.T challenge will be run at?
Tristan
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Published, June 29, 2007
Comments: Hi Guys,
Thanks for the offers of accomodation, much appreciated. Has next year's
NZDRA calendar been finalised ? I have been checking various websites but
can't find anything. I have heard that the Century Nationals will be at
Masterton next February. As soon as I can get meeting dates I will try and
confirm some dates and numbers of bikes and people coming. Tristan, it is
unfortunately not going to include the South Island. I would love to but
time and money constraints will probably limit us to the North only. Maybe
next time could be a South Island only.
Cheers and Beers,
Steve Paris
S & M DRAG RACING
Email: s.paris@mmwnt.com.au
Darwin, Australia
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Published, July 2, 2007
So is the plan that all their bikes and gear will stay in the shipping
container which will be moved from track to track?
Dean Veale
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Published, July 3, 2007
Comments: G'Day Dean,
Yes that is the idea, however last time we had to unload at Athol's place
after the trip across to repair damage caused in transit, then after the
first meeting three of us had to pull engines out for major repairs which
were also done at Athol's, and a thorough clean up of everything to keep
customs happy for the trip back home. Gee I hope every thing can stay in
the container from track to track this time.
Any word on the calendar yet ?
Steve Paris,
S & M DRAG RACING
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Published, August 10, 2007
Dates have been set !
The Trans Tasman Challenge will be held over two meetings:
Taupo - Lakeside 24th February
Mere Mere - Champion 1st 2nd March
We are hopeful of having seven bikes come across, will confirm who
and what bikes soon.
Steve Paris,
S & M DRAG RACING
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Published, August 21, 2007
TRANS TASMAN DRAGBIKE CHALLENGE
The dates have been set and now I can confirm the seven racers from Darwin
who will be coming to your shores. They are :-
Margie Paris GSX 1170 Suzuki
Steve Paris GSX 1360 Suzuki
Clive Mainland GSX 1170 Suzuki on Nitrous
Colin 'Baldy' Sainsbury GPZ 1400 Kawasaki
Geoff Hall GPZ 1170 Kawasaki on Nitrous
Heath Costello 124ci FXR Harley
Wayne Griffin Supercharged 1170 Suzuki
All bikes are wheelie barred and modified and run between low eights and
high tens.
There may be another container full of bikes from the East Coast but can't
confirm this yet. Will keep you informed.
Steve Paris
S & M DRAG RACING
UserEmail: s.paris@mmwnt.com.au
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Published, August 24, 2007
Great news, many of the usual suspects coming back for this and we really
look forward to having you all here.
Ian Wilkins
Email: atmos@xtra.co.nz |
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