Supermoto as part of ASBK RD5 @ QR!!!

[SM93]

Its offical!! We are part of ASBK round five at Queensland Raceway. I don;'t know details details of track just yet so dont ask. But it will have dirt and most likely use the big track. I have entry forms which have entry @ $175.00. The believe the grid will be combined S1/S2 and could cater for 40 riders.

[ben100]

im racing the 600 there so i may aswell bring the retard hey

[Ozmoto]

good stuff Jove , keep up the good work , next year is gonna be a rippa .... :D

[Martyd]

Date?

[SM93]

not really my doing, but a few from here have been taking to ASBK about it and its come good. Excellent news for SM in Australia

[SM93]

August 20-22

[Martyd]

could this be my race debut?

[ben100]

your to scared marty

[david]

Can I grab an entry form please? Will practice some of the track on the R6 with the approaching track days.

[SM93]

way to scared. come to morgan park in august and run in the P Platers class

[Daws]

This is awesome news for SM in Australia, get those entries in people.

[Ozmoto]

I am gonna do my darndest to get there , only to spectate though .

Should be a cracker :D

[ben100]

way to scared. come to morgan park in august and run in the P Platers class
i think marty wants the L platers class jov haha

[BB63]

You gonna be right to ride by then Paul?

[Daws]

Looks like I'm out of this one Brian but I'll be there helping out.

[MarkeeMark]

Fark I can't afford 2 trips to Qld in the same month!

[ben100]

well come to this one markee

[Martyd]

If jov pays my entry and supplies tyres (fresh, quality ones), I'll unveil the "re-vamped" aprilia...

[SMC690]

Date?

No thanks, you're not my type. :P

Back OT, this is awesome news!

[Ash007]

I will definatly have to get out and show some support for the SM riders, QR is only 10 minutes from my place.:up:

[husky450]

Well done QLD! :up: Good news for motarders Australia wide.
Hopefully we see more of it in other states as well?

[Tobey]

Ahh, could be a go-er any idea how many races?

[Jake]

Awesome news! :up:

[lee#25]

Wicked!! Now to find the cash :( :banghead:

[Pedro]

Assuming my first race at the end of the month goes well I should be there

[Matt57]

Anyone know how many races, over the 2 days or one??

When do the entries close?

[Flash]

That's great!
Good work to all involved!

[Matt57]

Guys just got a email back from the race admin -

The S1 and S2 class will be combined and there will be 1 Practice session on Friday, 1 Qualifying session on Saturday along with 2 races and another 2 races Sunday.

There will be a dirt section and asphalt section. We are still confirming track layout so there is a possibility of a few jumps in there to.


Pity there will be only one practice on Friday as it will be a lot of waiting around but the Sat / Sun sounds good!

I am just about to fax off my entry so I am in like flynn! :-)

[Jacko]

Fark I can't afford 2 trips to Qld in the same month!

come to the big one markee this is the one we need support for,if this works there will be a lot more,we can always support mogan park later
jacko :up:
we need you markee

[FrenRob]

Fark I can't afford 2 trips to Qld in the same month!


Jeez Mark,this one oughta be a no brainer 'cos you will end up on the TV if you go to the ASBK round:p

[ben100]

yeah markee listen to your peeps :) and seen as i dont have a licence u can drive me up so its a win win situation haha

[MarkeeMark]

Jeez Mark,this one oughta be a no brainer 'cos you will end up on the TV if you go to the ASBK round:p

I highly doubt they'll televise the support classes. Maybe record it and then show it at a later date.

[SM93]

Just for the moment, as we have alot of interest and limited spots - 34. Could you please not send in your entries. Any genuine expression of interests please let me know. Its not really going to be a race for newbies.

NSW riders and members the club will sort you out. Vico's let me know if you are in.

I know this seems strange but we need to know we have the numbers and are well organised. Everything is moving along nicely!!!!


**Admin could we please have the entry form taken down for the moment.**

[nitronaf]

Just for the moment, as we have alot of interest and limited spots - 34. Could you please not send in your entries. Any genuine expression of interests please let me know. Its not really going to be a race for newbies.

NSW riders and members the club will sort you out. Vico's let me know if you are in.

I know this seems strange but we need to know we have the numbers and are well organised. Everything is moving along nicely!!!!


**Admin could we please have the entry form taken down for the moment.**
you should be able to edit your first post jovian.

[charlie]

well done for those that are organising this.. hopefully this is a sign of the times and for the greater things that will surely follow

[MarkeeMark]

Link removed.

Let it be known I definitely want to go to the ASBK round but it's more that I want to do both ASBK round and Morgan Park, but Morgan Park was a joint effort by myself, BennyV and Marty so they have to be able to change their plans too.

[ben100]

well im going there to race the 600 anyway so iam a deffenate for the tard if its still all a go ahead jov. im sure i can afford $1500+ just for tyres for the weekend :)

[Martyd]

I'll go to either...

[devo]

Hey Jov, +1 here.

See if we can get lots of dirt so I don't have to drag the Aprilia back into service. :)

[Matt57]

Just for the moment, as we have alot of interest and limited spots - 34. Could you please not send in your entries. Any genuine expression of interests please let me know. Its not really going to be a race for newbies.

NSW riders and members the club will sort you out. Vico's let me know if you are in.

I know this seems strange but we need to know we have the numbers and are well organised. Everything is moving along nicely!!!!


**Admin could we please have the entry form taken down for the moment.**

So should I ring IEG and canel my entry?

No I am not going to run in the top ten but if this meeting was only going to be a demo with A grade supermoto riders it should have been stated from the start.

Is this a case of support supermoto but only if your fast???

[RELPHY]

So should I ring IEG and canel my entry?

No I am not going to run in the top ten but if this meeting was only going to be a demo with A grade supermoto riders it should have been stated from the start.

Is this a case of support supermoto but only if your fast???

Definitely not we need all the support we can get. Its all about putting on a good show.

[SM93]

dont stress Matty, we are just trying to co-ordinate the riders to make sure all the entry spots are filled. there are some guys who dont go on here that need some notice to.

[lee#25]

I wont be able to afford 2 events in August and I've already entered Southern Downs. I need all the track time I can get and I think I'll get more at Southern Downs than this event :shrug: I'll come and pit bitch for anyone that needs a hand though :)

[Matt57]

dont stress Matty, we are just trying to co-ordinate the riders to make sure all the entry spots are filled. there are some guys who dont go on here that need some notice to.

No worries......I will keep my entry in then if thats ok.

Someone has to bring up the rear of the field ;)

[SM93]

all good matty

[david]

I'll chase you down Matt. Am sure the mighty Yamaha riders will have fun and showcase our great sport to a broader audience.

Bring it on !!!!!!! Practice starts this Sunday at QR via a track day if anyone is interested.

[RELPHY]

No worries......I will keep my entry in then if thats ok.

Someone has to bring up the rear of the field ;)

Thats were the best racing is

[lee#25]

I'll chase you down Matt. Am sure the mighty Yamaha riders will have fun and showcase our great sport to a broader audience.

Bring it on !!!!!!! Practice starts this Sunday at QR via a track day if anyone is interested.

What on the full track Dave ?? Hope you got a few spare engines....

[david]

Will mainly be on the R6, practicing lines etc with the bumps. May just check gearing as well.

[lee#25]

The supermoto at QR wont be on the main track. They will set up a track in the carpark like they used too in the old days.

[Ash007]

The supermoto at QR wont be on the main track. They will set up a track in the carpark like they used too in the old days.

This one (refer link below) with a dirt section added?

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&layer=c&cbll=-27.692375,152.655882&panoid=qgQRISsBO65sSh2qkqmWGw&cbp=11,249.59,,0,3.8&ll=-27.692278,152.655941&spn=0.00162,0.004812&z=18

[Daws]

The Supermoto event WILL be on the main track. The exact configuration is still to be decided on but the tarmac section will be on the main QR circuit.

[SM93]

all indications are the main track but will know more tuesday

[lee#25]

Yikes really??, I'm suprised that they would consider a dirt section then considering the dirt that will get tracked on to the tarmac. The superbike boys will definitely have a cry about that one. I'll be very interested to see what part of the circuit they use.... I wouldn't expect many tarmac corners considering the whole of the main track only has 6.

[SM93]

who knows mate, but they have a plan and are very confident it will work

[lee#25]

No doubt Jov, and it will be great for supermoto to have the exposure in front of a crowd that may not normally get to see it, regardless of circuit layout. Wasn't meaning to sound negative at all, I'm just surprised that they would consider using the main track. Cant wait to see it unfold further....

[ben100]

Yikes really??, I'm suprised that they would consider a dirt section then considering the dirt that will get tracked on to the tarmac. The superbike boys will definitely have a cry about that one. I'll be very interested to see what part of the circuit they use.... I wouldn't expect many tarmac corners considering the whole of the main track only has 6.
funny u say that, just of the top off my head 3/4 of the superbike/supersport field have raced motards at some point or another so they shouldnt have to much to sook about

[Matty]

Jovian, I am keen to be apart of this if the rear of the field needs a few more competitors!!

[MarkeeMark]

I out of this one guys. Money is not freely available atm nor will it be in the near future. Local events only and a rather large credit comes first.
Cheers MM

[gaz]

thats a shame markee money is abig problem for me too at the moment but Iam in sent the entry in today, food & paying bills is over rated Iam going racing

[Matty]

What do we need to do to nominate?

[SM93]

send me a message

[Pedro]

i can't make it as I have to work now! gutted.

[SM93]

my entry is in. woot woot!!!

[Muzzard]

I have been having correspondence with the operators of Winton and Wakefield Park with a view to televised supermoto events to take place in the near future.
Purpose built tracks is what is being spoken of at moment.
As more comes to hand I will post it up.

This is a great thing for supermoto in Queensland and hopefully there will be more races to the series as support.

[Daws]

Hopefully there are enough Vic riders to support it. Past events have shown a limited amount of available motard racers in Vic.

[Stevo]

No matter Pauly, we hungry NSW motarders will find it easy to travel to Winton - and Wakefield is just up the road. The numbers will come if the track is right and the entry fee is reasonable.

Hopefully you and our other Queensland Bro's will make the trip too.

Anything you need to assist here in New South Muzz, just say the word.:up:

[david]

Practice at QR yesterday went well, gotta love those bumps !!!!

Winton and Wakefield sounds promising too.

[Matt57]

Any news on more details for this one??

Entries close in 2 days and I haven't even seen any supp regs yet........

[david]

They mentioned yesterday the final instructions should be out shortly.

[Tobey]

Supp Regs have been out for quite a while.

If you're interested in entering flick Steve Coppock (Stevo) or Jovian a message and they can sort you out if there is spots left.

[SM93]

spots left guys let us know if you are interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pedro]

I so want to come and race but I can't get up there with my bike in time for friday. might skip this one and do perth instead

[TG]

Got my confirmation and final instructions today :D

[Matt57]

Good to see we don't have to be out there first thing on Friday since we don't hit the track until 4:50pm!

Looking forward to seeing what they have come up with for the track lay out.......

[Tobey]

Good to see we don't have to be out there first thing on Friday since we don't hit the track until 4:50pm!

Looking forward to seeing what they have come up with for the track lay out.......

Had a quick preview of the track, should be good. The NSW guys will be up there on thursday night.

[Daws]

Have I mentioned how jealous I am that I can't compete in this event? :) Hope everyone has a lot of fun, it's great to get Supermoto back into the public eye again.

[Tobey]

Have I mentioned how jealous I am that I can't compete in this event? :) Hope everyone has a lot of fun, it's great to get Supermoto back into the public eye again.

You going to come and spectate?

[lee#25]

wonder if there's any places left ?? :-k

[Tobey]

wonder if there's any places left ?? :-k

There was three places left on the 4th... Best give Rikki from ASBK a call. 0433 581 210

[lee#25]

Just spoke to Rikki... The have 30 entries and 5 on a waiting list so I couldnt get in. Damn my indecisiveness! :banghead:

On a VERY positive note though, she was saying that they have been overwhelmed by the response and interest from Supermoto riders and would like to have supermoto as a support catagory at more races next year!

The resurgence has begun!

[Tobey]

Just spoke to Rikki... The have 30 entries and 5 on a waiting list so I couldnt get in. Damn my indecisiveness! :banghead:

On a VERY positive note though, she was saying that they have been overwhelmed by the response and interest from Supermoto riders and would like to have supermoto as a support catagory at more races next year!

The resurgence has begun!

I believe they aren't going to have us run any more this year because they are now paired with the V8 supercars for the rest of the season. Bring on next year!

[Daws]

You going to come and spectate?

I have to go back into hospital to get my foot put back together (it's a long story) As long as I'm not in a hospital bed I'll be there.

[nico]

ben100, myself and another victorian are coming up just wondering where everyone is staying

[Tobey]

ben100, myself and another victorian are coming up just wondering where everyone is staying

We are staying at ipswich city motel - which is fully booked - just like every other motel.

[Matt57]

So has anyone got a track lay out they would like to share?............

[Muzzard]

Its all very positive stuff taking place ATM so lets hope the flow on is as expected next year,
More eventing for supermoto across the eastern seaboard.
The operators of both Winton and Wakefield being the one entity are making serious consideration to providing a specific setup for SM at both venues.
I have hinted that to build the sections necessary to make it supermoto specific be done in tar much like Pleven so as to offset the usual dirt issues we have run into so many times over the last 10 years.
I am working on a bike currently to compete the Winton and Wakefield events early next year and with all being good it will have its shakedown and sorting done soon.

[Daws]

If there is anyone coming along to spectate at this event, a timetable can be downloaded here (http://www.asbk.com.au/assets/documents/2010ASBK_Rd5_EventSchedule.pdf)

[lee#25]

How many laps is 10 minutes ??? I wonder if instead of a last lap board they will show a 9min 30sec board ?? ;)

[Tobey]

How many laps is 10 minutes ??? I wonder if instead of a last lap board they will show a 9min 30sec board ?? ;)

lol, pretty sure its 10mins Plus 1 lap :p

[ben100]

going to be a busy weekend! i have 18 rides all up with 4 races back 2 back :( 10 mins on the tard then 9 laps on the 600 on sat then the other way round for sunday. will sleep good sunday night thats for sure haha

[RELPHY]

We can now fit 36 on the grid so any that is keen to ride there is a couple of spare spots on the grid.

[lee#25]

AARRRGGHH!! I thought there was no chance so put my hand up for an extra day on saturday here at work :(

[Daws]

Sickie Lee ;)

[Daws]

Does anyone have a spare pass for the event? It's not for me, it will be going to a worthwhile but impoverished cause who has been a longtime supporter and advocate for the motard cause and was also a great help with the Qld titles this year. PM me if anyone can help :)

[adam]

im a povo also and will be out on saturday and will need 2 passes if anyones got any going! im bringing a photographer and passes mean photos!

good luck to those all racing, hopefully the hand will be fixed so i can join you for a run at cars and bikes in a few weeks.

ooh and im booked for NZ :)

[MarkeeMark]

Good luck boys hope racing goes well. Put on a good show and don't let Angus win by too much!

[SM93]

i wont let Angus get away hahaha

just buy tickets you tight arses

[lee#25]

First practice has Gordy in first place on the Aprilia with Relphy 2nd. Wet practice session, but a huge field of some really good riders.

Top start to the weekend guys!!! :up:

[Gonzo]

Just got a text that Gaz has highsided, broken wrist, ribs, possible ruptured spleen.

Standing by to help however possible.

[Tobey]

Just got a text that Gaz has highsided, broken wrist, ribs, possible ruptured spleen.

Standing by to help however possible.

Went and saw him at the hospital tonight. He had just been under so didnt get much out of him.

Thats about it, his boy is heading up tomorrow.

[Gonzo]

Told Steve I'd call him in the morning. Happy to fly up and drive Gaz back if needed.

[SM93]

first practice was a waste of time, we rode the clubman track in the wet and the gearing on the crf was about 300m to short on the main straight.

[MarkeeMark]

Go Ben100 2nd place behind Reekie in race 1! Good work son.

[MarkeeMark]

Hey guys goto www.rossgurd.com to see the Ben, Adam and Ross live in their pit from the race.

[mixd]

That is cool...cheers MM...I bet you are froffing at the bit looking at that, wanting to be there suiting up yourself??!!

[MarkeeMark]

That is cool...cheers MM...I bet you are froffing at the bit looking at that, wanting to be there suiting up yourself??!!


Fark yeah mate, watchin the races live on Computime as well is nerve racking too.
Race two just had a restart, from what I hear Darren Webb was taken to the medical centre.
Lot's of phone calls, Facebook and texts going on today. :up: PS. Go Ben! :twisted: :twisted:

[devo]

I was rubber up, just my muffler decided to fail in a catastrophic manner, and I didn't start race 2. Webby did however get carted off.

It's a whole new day tomorrow, with an enormous dirt (grass) section.

[MarkeeMark]

Good news Steve you had me worried cos you didn't come back after the red flag. Great results in race 1 though. Kick some ass 2moro!

Anyone got any news on Gaz?

[Muzzard]

... It's a whole new day tomorrow, with an enormous dirt (grass) section.
The grass will put a few on their ass but probably wont be just grass for too long
Race hard Steve ;)

[Gonzo]

Anyone got any news on Gaz?

Last I heard was from Sat lunch time.
Gaz was going in for an op on his spleen, his son was on his way up for moral support and his bike was in good condition still.
I repeat, his bike is OK.

[Stevo]

Gaz called me from his hospital bed and wanted to know what happened - didn't know if it was in a race or practice - didn't remember getting on the bike.
Both wrists are broken and he will be in hospital for a week - doctor told me they have to be careful and keep an eye on the spleen.
Bike has a bent footpeg and melted barkbuster cover.

We're going over this morning to see him.

I think Webby is basically ok but they kept him in overnight for observation, X-rays, etc. I expect we'll see him trackside today. He had a big crowd watching him backing in big - he gave them a real show.

Been interesting doing the warp speeds in the corners, shame we couldn't do the dirt yesterday, but we are looking forward to getting into it today.

Feedback is the biggest grid of the round and the noise is very impressive.

We will re-qualify so it's a clean sheet today.

Hope everyone gets through safely.:up::up:

[MarkeeMark]

Awesome Steve thanx for the update. And when doesn't Webby give his brain a good shake?

[brembo]

Ta for the update Steve, hopefully everyone pulls up without any lasting damage.


I repeat, his bike is OK.
Phew, I was worried there for a second :P

[brembo]

Also for those playing at home;

'Live' Video! http://www.asbk.com.au/asbklive_video.shtml

[MarkeeMark]

HUGE Congrats to Ben Nicolson (Ben100) took the win in the last race and won the overall for the weekend!
Awesome job mate, Victoria 1 - Qld/NSW 0 hahahaha

[Tobey]

The grass will put a few on their ass but probably wont be just grass for too long
Race hard Steve ;)

Grass was sticky as, no issues there. It was the bog hole in the middle of it that caused the issues for some (me included).

Overall great start to us being regulars at this event and it can only get better from here!

[Daws]

A weekend of mixed fortunes, some people hit the ground (some harder then others) and after Friday practice on a wet roadrace track, it somehow turned into a Supermoto track with dirt (and mud) by Sunday afternoon. No doubt the promoters and the officials learned a bit (some of it about track layout) but the overall feel was that it was a good event and it was good to showcase Supermoto in front of a new crowd.

Unfortunately the SM racing proper was on after the Superbike finale (The lunchtime race was turned into a qualifying because of the track change and the last race was split into 2 races) so a limited number saw the race but most people saw the qualifying and it was well received.

It was good to see so many of the NSW boys (and girl) make the trip up. Not such a good trip for Gaz and Webby. I went to see Gaz in hospital on my way home and he was pretty talkative, he was a bit mixed up and the memory isn't too flash but that's entirely normal after a bang on the head, broken bones and industrial strength painkillers, I'm sure he'll be back to his normal self after a few days bedrest.

Angus was very smooth and showed off his considerable skills, it was awesome to watch him back it in from very high speed for at least 50m before the dirt/tarmac transition. Ben Nicholson did amazingly well, running double duty on the plastic bike and motard, I was surprised he had the stamina to kick-start the Kawasaki, let alone win the last leg! Unfortunately for Angus, a mechanical problem ended his race but he had fallen prior to this which allowed Ben to close the gap.

It was great to see so many Supermoto bikes out there, hopefully we can make it a regular thing. It was great to watch but at the same time it was very frustrating that I couldn't race [or walk]. When you are forced to be a spectator, watching people who you normally race with, you can't help running the race in your head and thinking where you would finish. Of course, in your head, you never crash, you always do your best starts and always finish!! So it's often a little rose-tinted ;)

[Merudo]

I really enjoyed watching the supermoto and was glad that I hung around to catch the last race.

Shame about the guys that got badly hurt - to those who were out there riding, was the dust as bad as it appeared in the afternoon sun from where I was watching? It looked so chaotic...

I can't help but think that if the promoters put a bit more thought into the track layout it would have been more interesting , safer and maybe even more fun for you guys, but still as mentioned, good chance to showcase supermoto in front of a new crowd.

I made sure to give a big round of applause at the end... you guys deserved it!

[Matt57]

I really enjoyed watching the supermoto and was glad that I hung around to catch the last race.

Shame about the guys that got badly hurt - to those who were out there riding, was the dust as bad as it appeared in the afternoon sun from where I was watching? It looked so chaotic...

I can't help but think that if the promoters put a bit more thought into the track layout it would have been more interesting , safer and maybe even more fun for you guys, but still as mentioned, good chance to showcase supermoto in front of a new crowd.

I made sure to give a big round of applause at the end... you guys deserved it!

Yeh the dust was probably worse than it looked from the spectators view!!!

All in good fun though..........it was soooo good to get to do the dirt section finally on the last day.

That was only my second time racing real supermoto and I LOVE IT! I really hope it can make a come back because its the best racing I have done yet. :D

[Merudo]

oh and Tom, if you're reading this... I was cheering for you mate! :D hahaha

[devo]

Yeah I didnt quite have the confidence to give it a go in the dirt after doing my knee. Glad I didnt push it too much, it's 20 times worse today as it is.

That mud pit really got the better of a lot of us.

[TG]

Thanks James. I had a really fun weekend. I was a little dubious about how the dirt races would go down. The big jump was ok - apart form smashing my knees every time I bottomed the bike out. I think everyone was in the same boat there. I ended up getting my right knee strapped because it was a bit sore. The only bit about the track I didn't like was the mud section. It was completely unpredictable - you could ride the same line a few times and it 'd be completely different every time. The sweeping grass section was awesome fun and the metal ramp was great.

I blew the fuse on the ignition circuit when I crashed in practice so nearly didn't make it out for the last two races (left warming the bike up really late). I was just lucky that I thought to check it when the bike wouldn't start. Ripped the blown fuse out with my lockwire pliers and jammed the spare one in. Just made it out for a pit lane start.

Saturday on the bitumen only I had a lot of fun being a little more in my element. i really need to practice some more dirt riding.

My bike is a bit smashed up after 2 crashes on Sunday (Including Matty M using it as an impromptu jump :p). I'm a little sore as well but nothing Neurofen and rest won't fix. I'm pretty happy with 8th in the S1 class for the weekend.

Wayne Reed (www.osella.com.au) said he took about 1500 pictures of Supermoto and he'll put some previews up this week.

[maestro]

Sorry i missed it. Sounds like it was a real blast. Even tho i couldnt make it at least i was still pushing the sumo barrow up in mareeba :up:

[nico]

good work everyone that raced, was talking to yarive last night after the event and he was saying he was very happy with it and is has spoken to QLD raceway about putting in a permanent dirt section and he is trying to run at least 3 rounds next year the same as this one worked. hope he can pull it off.

[SM93]

yeah it was awesome to put sm back infront of the crowds again. I think Queensland Raceway has huge potential as a venue. The dirt and jumps will only get better. Its been a while since we did a full sm track and it was awesome.

Like a few others i tweaked my knee on the flat land jump and I am glad i didnt do that last race cause i can barely stand up today without my knee calapsing.

[Glen]

I snapped around 200 pics of the Supermoto guys and gal, some shit and other's are brilliant.. Even captured Devo and Tom's crashes in the bog hole as well as other's..

Good to see some familiar faces out there tearing it up..

The future of Supermoto at QR is 100% certain!!! Dirt section included.. ;)

Now time to sort through 600+ pics and host the good ones, I'll be back..

[devo]

Nice work Glen, good to see you again.

[Muzzard]

Well done to all those blokes racing over the weekend and to Ben of course for the overall
Bog hole looked a most excellent point to pass half the field ...
Just stay on ;)

Fantastic to see it finally getting some decent backing as its probably the better of all motorcycle sport disciplines to spectate.
With the ASBK having a view to longevity, congrats to those who have worked on it ...
Lets hope other possible promoters / track operators also standing in the wings a bit undecided, see this example and step up :up:

[Matty]

What an awesome weekend, I was stoked to be a part of such a big event. Probably got to inspect the track a little to close a few more times than I would have liked but I had a ball. I had better than aticipated results which will keep me going until the cars and bikes weekend.

Daves speed and consitancy out classed me again, I can see this battle going on for a long time to come.

It was great to see the support from all riders and the comradery over the weekend, even in the practice on friday when a rider went down the number of bikes that stopped to help out was good to see.

Tom Sorry about the rear end incident!!!..... I had alsorts of bad one liners here, but I think I will leave that alone.

Matt and Jovian thanks for sharing your pit, power and advice I will shout the beer at the next event.

Benny nice wheel stand down the back straight the crowd loved it!!

it may hurt today but think of all the fun we had over the weekend!!

Thanks all I had an a great time and will deffinately be doing it all again next time.

[MarkeeMark]

What would make this event even better would be to see it reported in the Motorcycling press and on the web other than here repeating what we're all talking about.

[Tobey]

What would make this event even better would be to see it reported in the Motorcycling press and on the web other than here repeating what we're all talking about.

Keep an out in Motor Cycle News, there could be a write up about Gaz's accident at least...

[david]

:D:D:D

I had a ripper weekend, was stoked to be part of such an event and I achieved my goals for the weekend.

The niggling issues with the bike were resolved at this meet. (thanks to the teams at both LMC and Ash's). I quickly realised which tyre compound was required on Saturday morning. Thereafter I had lots of confidence in the bike all weekend.

Like others, I was a bit dubious about the dirt section, but by late Sunday I couldn't get enough of it, it was awesome. I quickly realised landing head first was not going to be the best style and whilst the mud was tricky, I loved it !!!!! And how good was it trying to find your lines in the dust, I almost ran into a couple of Onda riders in the dust.

Bike and body held up well too. The spare bike will now be changed back to a 250 for MX practice.

Am super pumped about the prospects of future ASBK meets next year :up::up:

[Tobey]

Osella's Pictures are up! Didnt realise even Reekie ate the dust in the mud... Gotta love the case outs off the jump!

[Glen]

Here's a selection from Saturday..

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=1682868791&pid=610905#!/album.php?aid=33765&id=1682868791&page=3

Sunday yet to come..

[devo]

Cheers for sharing the snaps Glen :)

[skinnywhiteguy]

nice pics glen

[maico949]

Went to see Garry in hospital last night.
His 2 arms are in plaster as both wrists are broken. He has to get the nurse to wipe his arse for him.
He also has a couple of broken ribs. I wasn't allowed to make him laugh so I couldn't tell him any jokes.
He has had a cat scan but hasn't had any results from that as yet.
Apart from that he seems to me alright. He can't remember anything from the first lap of practice on Friday.
He is hoping to get out at the weekend. His son is going to drive him back to Sydney.

Gordon Milne

[devo]

Which hospital Gordy?

[Tobey]

Which hospital Gordy?

Ipswich...

[Daws]

Gaz is in Ipswich hospital, ward 7D(?) it's the surgical ward. If anyone is out that way, I'm sure he'd appreciate some visitors.

[gaz]

hey guys iam out of hospital and home thanks to everyone for there help,concern and support sorry if i dont name you all but my memorie is still not reall flassh but really guys Iam really touched by all those who came to visit and stepped up with offers of help . its cool to be part of such a great brotherhood thanks guys

[Jacko]

hey guys iam out of hospital and home thanks to everyone for there help,concern and support sorry if i dont name you all but my memorie is still not reall flassh but really guys Iam really touched by all those who came to visit and stepped up with offers of help . its cool to be part of such a great brotherhood thanks guys


good one gaz hope you are feeling better,you were fast in practice (maybee a bit to fast) you missed a good couple of days,but all the guys were asking about you all weekend, get better and we will see you at the track soon (ps even gus had a tits up) the superbikes were impressed with us and we think they want us back for a few rounds next year maybee the aussie titles,( go gaz)
jacko :up:

[Daws]

Good to hear they let you out Gaz, enjoy your convalescence and get well soon.

[John Redding]

Hello, anyone intending to enter either the supermoto or supermoto RR would help by contacting IEG's Daniel Hutchinson asap on:
daniel@asbk.com.au or call him on 03 9326 8799 to register your interest so he can estimate numbers etc.

[JB]

Hi John - this thread was for last year. Ill copy your post to this years.