2011 QLD Titles Round 1 Stanthorpe - March 12/13

[SM93]

Good news!!

We have dates for Stanthorpe and Round 1 of the QLD Supermoto Titles - March 12 & 13. This event is always a good one and a full dirt/bitumen Supermoto Track.

I dont have alot of details on classes, entry fees, camping etc as all we have at the moment is a date. The event will mirror last year which was hugely successful and there is no reason it cant be better this year!

An inovation from last year was the demonstration class for new riders which runs as part of the race meet but is basically just a timed session. This is for people wishing to have a go without the pressure of racing or for those on street bikes wishing to just have a ride. It will continue again this year.

As we have limited info please dont ask to many questions as we probably dont have the answers yet. If there is interest from riders from Victoria, SA or WA please contact me.

http://www.supermotoaus.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=58109&g2_serialNumber=1

[SAkicker]

Hey mate I am keen to head up sounds like a good wkend

[SM93]

Just an update - March 12 & 13 is all go and the sup regs and entry forms will be available this week. Book your accomodation and mark this date on your calenders. It WILL be a cracker!!

There will be a novice/demonstration class again this year which is basically a 10min practice session between the races. All street bikes, mx bike with standard rims and road tyres and non competitive riders are welcome.

Other Classes will be S1, S2, S3 & Vets

[devo]

Day licenses for S1?

[SM93]

i wish we could

[MarkeeMark]

This is an awesome event, get on it. I wish I could do it again. The Qld guys are fantastic at helping out interstaters.
Here's an onboard video from last years racing, check the pass on Daws at 2:05 :twisted:
YouTube - QLD SM Titles Rd 2 Vets race 5.AVI

[SM93]

Free entry for VIC, SA & WA. If you need any further assistance please contact me

[Tobey]

Free entry for VIC, SA & WA. If you need any further assistance please contact me

Boo. How about NSW too?

[SM93]

no

[DRZStevo]

Just 2 quick questions on the novice/demonstration class,

Is my recreational MA license ok for this class?
And are cast wheels gunna be ok again?

[SM93]

yes to both mate!

[DRZStevo]

Sweet as! Thanks.
No promises yet, I'll have to wait till it's a bit closer to commit 100% (kids etc)
But i should be a good chance of getting there for a ride.

[Daws]

This is an awesome event, get on it. I wish I could do it again. The Qld guys are fantastic at helping out interstaters.
Here's an onboard video from last years racing, check the pass on Daws at 2:05 :twisted:

That brings back some great memories :) Note Relphy hitting the deck at 0:33 as he tried to lean on me into the left hander :) Also my awesome jumping technique on display in lap 2; It was late in the day! I love how you can see my front wheel bouncing over the braking bumps as I outbrake you into the corner :) Then I lost it trying to cover my line onto the main straight. Wish I could race with you again this year Mark, you rode well.

Edit - I just realised, this was the last race of the weekend and I retired after coming down hard on my ankle after an unconventional landing. That and a broken big toe still couldn't spoil my weekend. Racing makes a lot of other things seem insignificant :)

[devo]

Anyone wanna race in the demonstration class?

[MarkeeMark]

Cheers Paul I thought you'd like that. I'm keen as mustard to get out at Winton this weekend on the short track!
They've also evened it up a bit by not allowing cross entry so hopefully no more racing 1198's and the like!

[Maxo]

Hi Jovian, We have 6 riders from the Whitsundays so far, 3 - 250's & 3 - 450's.
Same guys as last year and a couple more.

[SM93]

nice, should be a cracker

[kymoto]

I am going to cut short my Thailand/Laos motorbike holiday to make this meet.
I will be defending my vet 2010 title. I will also be a true vet coxy 40 +.

Kym

[SM93]

entries form should be out today!!

[TG]

I can't wait :D

[SM93]

Those wanting entries forms please send me your email address

[Daws]

Supp regs are availible for download HERE (http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au/Qld_SuperMoto_Champs_Rd_1_-_Stanthorpe_.pdf)

Get your entries in early, judging by the turn out last year it's going to be big! :)

Click HERE (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170899436288984) for the event on Facebook

http://www.supermotoaus.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=58111&g2_serialNumber=2

[TG]

I've sent my entry form off :up:

[tambi]

Cool poster:up:

[SM93]

entries are rolling in already, noice class is going well

[maestro]

Cutting short my thailand holiday for this. Entry is on its way. Besides, gotta scratch up the new bike one day:up: (just threw that in there for the guys that prefer to ride rather than polish;))

[Martyd]

Should juz and I be coming to qld instead of the debuts at Mac park?

[BB63]

Should juz and I be coming to qld instead of the debuts at Mac park?
Yes you should. :up:

[SAkicker]

Yes you should. :up:

+1000

[Daws]

Should juz and I be coming to qld instead of the debuts at Mac park?

Absolutely!

[maestro]

Should juz and I be coming to qld instead of the debuts at Mac park?


Oh yes, come play in the s1 class with me. Ill be nice:twisted:......if i can keep up to your hot rod:oops:

[kymoto]

G,day Fellas

Looks like i am not going to be able to make this one.:down: I am currently in north thailand with my girl Beth and my KTM 950. I am having way too much fun riding on these awsome roads.:up: I am currently doing the Mae Hong Song loop which has over 1800 corners. The bitchy is in good nick with good grip and smooth flowing endless corners.:) Looks like we are going to stay for about 10 weeks. We will spend around 6 weeks in North Thailand and 4 weeks in Laos. I may even get to ride or race supermoto in Bangkok:eek: will no more later. If any of you guys have been thinking of going on holiday in Thailand go north to Chang mai and hire a supermoto and you will have the ride of your life its like one huge supermoto track with no road rules motorcycling nirvana.8)

Kym

[stencilcase]

So after talking to SAKicker who has very kindly offered to lug my tent and bag down to Stanthorpe, I will PROBABLY be able to make this!
yaf'nhoo!
Is the campsite at the track itself (or nearby)?

[SM93]

Get your entries in guys not long to go!!!

gez and I have ours in, who else?

[Stevo]

Mine's in - Vets and S2

[SAkicker]

I know what this is going to sound like but I just cant come to this I have just spent $10000 on a new shed so I cant afford to spend any more this month

[SM93]

dam bruce,

on a good new front we have locked in LKI, Workshop 2000, JN's Race Products/Bridgestone and Rebel FM for event sponsorship

[stencilcase]

I know what this is going to sound like but I just cant come to this I have just spent $10000 on a new shed so I cant afford to spend any more this month

:(
there goes my lift.
Oh well, thanks for the offer anyway Bruce :)
Hopefully see you around again soon anyway.

[SM93]

shit, so we need a new lift. anyone????

[bandy]

What are the camping facilitys available, dunnys , showers sort a stuff.?
Take your own tucker too i spose ?

[SM93]

camping on track, u can use our shower if u want mal, and we all usualyy go to the pub for dinner

[SM93]

canteen open during the day

[SM93]

Supermoto Preview on Full Noise - http://www.fullnoise.com.au/

[brembo]

Any live timing/results up on the net for this?

[Ozmoto]

http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=631171

[maestro]

I popped a wheely

[gixxer-82]

yes you did and so did i.

[gixxer-82]

coxy backing it in just a bit too far

[Dyer]

what happened after that pic?? haha.

[Jupey]

+1

[MarkeeMark]

Coxy at his usual best! Did Webby join him in the medical centre again? And hows Traily going?

[shitbmxrider]

Whens the next round?

[Tobey]

Coxy at his usual best! Did Webby join him in the medical centre again? And hows Traily going?

Webby stayed on the bike for the most part. Winning one of the Vets rounds and doing very well overall I think.

Luke is alright, dislocated everything, but will be back on the bike.

Great meeting, very well organised and no real incidents. Cant wait for round 2!

[Daws]

The general consensus was that it was a great weekend and if you weren't there you missed out. Ross Taylor was unstoppable in the Vets and S1 class [when he stayed on the bike ;) ] Seeton Battle and Alex Harriman gave him a run for his money in the S1 races but they couldn't quite match the pace of the FNQ rider. Race of the weekend had to be Maestro starting from pit lane and putting on a spectacular display of on-the-edge but well considered riding through the field to take the win.

The premier S2 class was well attended and this made for some great racing all through the field. Alex Harriman, Jarrod Koppe and Beau Laing were the guys up front with eventual victor, Koppe putting his dirt-track skills to good effect on the loose Stanthorpe dirt. With such a big field, there were some great battles throughout the pack.

Reigning national S3 champion Beau Laing once again continued his domination of the 250 class with Peter Hull and Luke Trail fighting it out for 2nd place, an unfortunate incident over the bumps in the S2 class meant Trail did not make the last few S3 races and promoted Whitsunday rider, Sam Crossley, into the number 3 position in the final results.

As always, the veterans class provided some great battles, the golden oldies were joined by a few newcomers but the old dogs didn't take the challenge lying down and made young vet, Ross Taylor, work for the victory with Steven Relph and Webby taking the 2nd and 3rd positions on the podium. This class also brings out the best wheelies, Maestro, Coxy and Ian McHugh provided the spectators with some spectacular monos on the formation lap.

The novice class was a little under represented but this provided a welcome break in proceedings for most of the riders, some of the less experienced competitors made use of the sessions to build their track knowledge and get some extra practice in. Overall, the novice sessions were the best value of the weekend, most participants managed 9 laps per session compared to 6 laps for a race.

Thanks to everyone involved in the event, flaggies, officials, competitors and of course our sponsors:

Loosekid Industries - www.loosekid.com
JN's Race Products - www.jnrace.com.au
Rebel FM, The Rock Station - http://www.rebelfm.com.au/
MotoWorks Supermoto Specialists- www.motoworks.co.nz - http://www.vroom.co.nz/
Workshop 2000, Specialist motorcycle maintenance - Monte Street, Slacks Creek, QLD (07) 3808 3932

If you missed out on this event, don't forget about round 2 in Mareeba in early August. Affordable transport will be provided from Brisbane and the NSW guys have plans afoot to do the same from Sydney. I don't want to hear excuses why you can't come or why you couldn't be here this weekend, if you want to race or ride supermoto, I'll see you at the track ;)

Photos from the weekend are on http://www.osella.com.au/wayne/framespage.htm - Order a CD for only $30(?) and you get heaps of great quality professional photos. There's also some Slow Motion video which is mesmerising to watch:

YouTube - Qld Supermotard, Stanthorpe March 2011

[MarkeeMark]

Awesome work guys. I will be at Mareeba in August for sure. :D

As for Ross, the slow mo vid shows what it takes to win. Absolutely no fear (or brains :up:) what so ever just pin it and win it!
Well done to all the organisers and competitors plus volunteers, you guys are what make it real, real supermoto that is, where racers can compete and the track is just another competitor. :twisted:

[Martyd]

I don't understand how Ross won... He wasn't actually facing a forward direction!

I see there was a "brown stuff" section...must have been some dirty bikes....

[husky450]

If you missed out on this event, don't forget about round 2 in Mareeba in early August. Affordable transport will be provided from Brisbane and the NSW guys have plans afoot to do the same from Sydney. I don't want to hear excuses why you can't come or why you couldn't be here this weekend, if you want to race or ride supermoto, I'll see you at the track ;)

Will there be a novice class at this event?

[husky450]

Well done to all the organisers and competitors plus volunteers, you guys are what make it real, real supermoto that is, where racers can compete and the track is just another competitor. :twisted:
Well said Markee! :up:

[Martyd]

3000km's from my house.... Hoping to be there, and maybe Jess will be riding aswell!

[Dyer]

Awesome work guys. I will be at Mareeba in August for sure. :D

As for Ross, the slow mo vid shows what it takes to win. Absolutely no fear (or brains :up:) what so ever just pin it and win it!
Well done to all the organisers and competitors plus volunteers, you guys are what make it real, real supermoto that is, where racers can compete and the track is just another competitor. :twisted:

i'll come with.

the calendar has been marked.

[husky450]

i'll come with.

the calendar has been marked.
Good stuff :up:
How are you guys getting the bikes up there? And what will the bike transport cost approx?

[Daws]

Awesome work guys. I will be at Mareeba in August for sure. :D

3000km's from my house.... Hoping to be there, and maybe Jess will be riding aswell!

i'll come with.

the calendar has been marked.

That's what we want to see! :) Once again we hope to be able to offer free entry to interstate competitors and hopefully we can extend it a bit further this time.

Will there be a novice class at this event?

Not sure if we will retain the format for a non-competitive novice class as the numbers were a bit low last weekend and that track-time could have been used to give other competitors more racing - Not that there was a shortage of racing! We may revive the clubman class with a few conditions to try and keep the trophy hunters out.

Either way, if you want to ride, we will find a spot for you somewhere. The first race is always scary but the scariest thing is never trying ;)

[MarkeeMark]

Good stuff :up:
How are you guys getting the bikes up there? And what will the bike transport cost approx?

I might drive up with room for one other, unless we get 4 of us a V8 wagon tow vehicle and a 4 bike enclosed trailer and share the cost by 4???

[Dyer]

i would probably drive up there in one of my old mans utes.

room for 2 more bikes.

[shitbmxrider]

Dyer/Markee/Marty/etc...

I will be coming up...

I have already worded up a customer of mine who does moves shit up and down the eastern seaboard (ie: a MEL-BNE run) and get the bikes up to Cairns with the trucks he runs out of Brisbane...

Transports ATM's/Massive Servers, so is more than familiar with taking care of the goods in the back....


Alternatly, my XR6T will have a towbar as of tomorrow morning...

[Martyd]

Freight the bikes and fly... That's how my team will do it. Anyone interested in flying, let me know and I'll get a costing on a mates plane... That's right, you read correctly....

[Tobey]

Clubman class would be a great idea for the second round!

[Daws]

Clubman class would be a great idea for the second round!

Trophy hunter :P

[MarkeeMark]

How about gradings instead?

[Martyd]

I love trophies...

[Muzzard]

I will also be heading to FNQ later in the year to compete a round with the assistance of some of the members there.
Looking forward to it ;)

[Daws]

How about gradings instead?

Gradings are difficult to do, partly because there aren't enough events to accurately gauge a person's skill level. To grade effectively, it is required to look at a person's overall performance at more than one track. Taking road-racing as an example, it's not good enough to be able to lap Broadford near the lap-record for your class, it has to be shown that you can lap consistently fast at a range of different tracks.

Some riders are reluctant to be graded because once you get above a certain grade it precludes you from some events - for example, Superstock is C&D grade only. Also gradings for one discipline do not necessarily carry through to another discipline, this even extends to capacities where some riders may have one grade for small capacity machines and another grade for larger capacity machines, although this is mainly for younger competitors who are progressing through the ranks.

[MarkeeMark]

Thanks for clearing that up Paul.

[Daws]

To cut a long story short (too late!) I was really trying to say that gradings aren't easy! We'll work something out that gives everyone the maximum amount of tracktime :)

[Tobey]

Trophy hunter :P

I assume you didnt see my results then :(

Pictures are up on Osella's site.

http://www.osella.com.au/wayne/2011-motard-march/

[Dyer]

the bugger album is funny. lots of fails.

[shitbmxrider]

Freight the bikes and fly... That's how my team will do it. Anyone interested in flying, let me know and I'll get a costing on a mates plane... That's right, you read correctly....

Yep, that is my idea with putting them in my customers truck, then fly up to cairns...

Looked at hiring a truck, but the excess KM's charge would be ridiculous

[webby]

congratulations to all involved, awesome event, cant wait for rd 2
:up:

[Jupey]

awesome photos i cant wait to get out there!

[sevePhiff]

This really answered my downside, thanks! I look forward to more here at www.supermotoaus.com!

[Tropical Snowman]

Hi guys

Like I said before, I'm happy to help out at this end (Cairns) I can store 4-6 bikes and gear in a secure spot, I live just outside of Cairns (closer to the track) and I'm about an hour from the track.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out, I can pick up bikes and bring them to my place if you aren't comfortable storing them at a depot.

Looking forward to meeting you guys

[maestro]

congratulations to all involved, awesome event, cant wait for rd 2
:up:

That was awesome fun Webby:up: Some of the pics of you and I dusting each other up are gold. One of the best run events ever and the track got ROUGH!! Those young buggers with heaps of stamina were a handfull in s1;)

[webby]

great racin with ya maestro, had a blast mate, thanks to sporties, and wayne from osellas for the amazing pics and slow mo vids, was tough doing 2 classes , but worth the pain.

[SM93]

http://www.fullnoise.com.au/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_full&news_id=9965&Ntitle=Supermotard%3A+Loosekid+Industries+QLD+Supe rmoto+Titles+-+Race+Warp&cfid=627694&cftoken=32090944&dts=283201116101

[skinnywhiteguy]

good write up

[maestro]

Wayne from Osella is THE MAN:up: Got my cd full of pics. Top work. I used to think i was a smooth rider but now? Bloody hell im scared just looking at some of them:confused:

Heres my top 3 favourites (besides the webby crash;))

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/AD3_5618.jpg?t=1301547187


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/AD3_5573.jpg?t=1301547187

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/AD3_5534.jpg?t=1301547187

I love the way Wayne makes us look way faster:twisted: and cooler:roll: than we actually are.

Theres a whole bunch of slowmo stuff that looks unreal as well.

So post up your favourites from the weekend boys and girls

[ozz]

looking good maestro, dunno about the sliders though :roll:

[maestro]

looking good maestro, dunno about the sliders though :roll:

Haha yeah i see what you mean but its just kinda...my thing. I dunno, ive been wearin em for years and it just gives me joy to grind the happy little friggers into the tar:D

[Jupey]

awesome photos indeed mate!

[maestro]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/th_DSCF0171.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/?action=view&current=DSCF0171.mp4)

[Tropical Snowman]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/th_DSCF0171.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/Maestro50/?action=view&current=DSCF0171.mp4)

I'd still be on the first lap!

Cool video :up:

[Maxo]

Well the boys from the Whitsunday motosport club's photos finally arrived ( been flooding for 2 weeks). Thanks Wayne from Osella for the pro shots
Sam in the S3 class

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/maxoo_2007/Picture058.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/maxoo_2007/Picture074.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/maxoo_2007/Picture078.jpg

Auldy & Brendan in the Veterans
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/maxoo_2007/Picture037.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/maxoo_2007/Picture015.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/maxoo_2007/Picture026.jpg

All the boys had a great time, thanks to all who helped with machinery problems.
See you in Mareeba for round 2

[Dyer]

looks like an awesome setup, just hold it pinned in the dirt!

see ya round 2 :D