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Title: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Rosco400 on May 04, 2008, 09:15:14 pm
http://www.heaven-vintagemx.com/EVOFlyer2008.pdf

Great turn up on Saturday for track maintenance, big machinery maintenance and the track looks great and vintage friendly,this is definateley one you dont want to miss, if you havent put an entry in for this one, get it in now or your going to miss riding on a cracker of a track, if you havent been to Glenbawn, do yourself a favour, cant wait and counting down the days 8)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Snowy 76 on May 05, 2008, 08:33:14 pm
Looking forward to that one too, had the entry form filled in for a week, better send it I spose.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: oz555ktm on May 05, 2008, 08:39:17 pm
Me too Just did the paper work and now I need to send it .

This is the bit that I keep forgeting untill the larst minit.

The track report I heard is that it is best we have seen ..

Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Rosco400 on May 05, 2008, 08:44:44 pm

The track report I heard is that it is best we have seen ..



I reckon id have to agree with that statement :)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: oz555ktm on May 05, 2008, 09:26:57 pm
Yes rosco

 A Big Thanks goes out to all who went to the Working Beeee.
To make the track So Good for he EVO chalange/ Club round .
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: ted on May 07, 2008, 05:13:08 pm
Is it racing Sat and Sun?
Can we get there Fri night and set up
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Noel on May 07, 2008, 09:44:18 pm
Ted,
racing Sat pm and Sun,
practice Sat am.
I wouldn't count on  the gates to the track being open friday night,
try ringing 9785 5574
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: ted on May 10, 2008, 06:44:19 pm
Paid up to race this week.Take bike out Sat arvo to run in and it shits 3rd gear. Working interstate this coming week,won`t get time to fix it. After 12 months of restoration i am so disappointed.

Am still coming to meeting and was wondering if i could ride my modern bike in practice, but obviously not in a race.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nathan S on May 10, 2008, 07:10:02 pm
Yes, you can ride your modern in practice.

I sent my entry on Thursday, but am probably going to have to change it...  :-\
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Rosco400 on May 12, 2008, 02:23:12 pm
Do we know if Friday night is a goer i.e. the gates will be unlocked, few guys i spoke to are keen to be up there Friday night ???
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Snowy 76 on May 12, 2008, 10:48:53 pm
We`ll crash the gates do`en 98 and let those bikers roar 10-4?  Think It`s time for bed!
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: ted on May 13, 2008, 03:08:51 pm
Just spoke to Stewart ..he says gates open Friday night. He will be there about 4 pm
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Noel on May 18, 2008, 09:16:25 pm
Just back from Lake Glenbawn after a fantatastic weekends entertainment
track was terrific and some big entry's  (75 plus riders) made the racing excellent

Pre 85 open
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3315.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3415.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3421.jpg)
The big 4 strokes trying a couple of different styles
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3378.jpg)
And while the pre 75 grids weren't full an interesting range of machinery
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3275.jpg)


more to follow
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nathan S on May 18, 2008, 09:44:47 pm
Yeah, it was good. :)

Some random thoughts:

1. Snowy's near death experience on his Evo 250... Think of the most front-heavy landing you've ever seen, then make it more front heavy... But he rode it out, somehow.

2. Picking up a foot off the track. :D

3. The bolt-in-the-holed-piston trick DOES work, and isn't just an urban myth. Big thanks to everyone who loaned me parts and/or tools for the exercise. And an extra big thanks to Rossco who was winding me up about it before the race ("How many laps will it last? Two? One? A half?"), and then DNF'd the race himself, handing the win to Neville and second place to me.  ;D ;D

4. Awesome track. These huge jumps that even ancient trail-bikes with crap suspension land softly from. Amazing. I even learned roughly where it went by the end of the meeting.

5. Great vibe among the punters - everyone willing to help other people out, everyone apparently in a good mood.

Etc.

As always, big thanks to everyone who made it happen.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Rosco400 on May 19, 2008, 06:57:36 am
Yeah, it was good. :)


3. The bolt-in-the-holed-piston trick DOES work, and isn't just an urban myth. Big thanks to everyone who loaned me parts and/or tools for the exercise. And an extra big thanks to Rossco who was winding me up about it before the race ("How many laps will it last? Two? One? A half?"), and then DNF'd the race himself, handing the win to Neville and second place to me.  ;D ;D


Dont get to exited there Nathan, only threw the chain, slipped it back on and still managed to finish behind you or a third, but i will have to be more  aware of this Karma stuff, great track, good times, never gonna drink again ::)

Which brings me onto the Ten buck cup!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: BultacoMacca on May 19, 2008, 01:46:14 pm
Just to clarify a few of Nathans thoughts:
The 'foot' he picked up off the track was probably from Pete Sharman who does a Porky Eldridge impersonation regularly, as he has an artificial foot as well and likes to scare the kiddies, and ambulance people, by dropping it off sometimes! I bet following riders were wondering what the hell happened.
A far as the bolt Nathan put in the hole in the top of his detonated piston (and finished a few races by doing so!) I wonder if came from the neck of the drunken monster that was marauding around the campsites all Friday night, what do you think Rosskenstein?
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Snowy 76 on May 19, 2008, 02:17:42 pm
Yes it was interresting arriving at the track  at 2.30 in the morning, and being greated by a large bloke with a Beaver on his head, a box of Tiny Teddies in one hand , and a large mug of god knows what in the other.  I`ve probibly run over a fellow racers foot before' but not one that wasn`t attched to a leg?
 And Nathan, you must of blinked, cause I actually pulled off the front cartwheel that I have been practising in the back yard.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Rosco400 on May 19, 2008, 02:24:19 pm
Ive got feelings you know :'( ;D
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nathan S on May 19, 2008, 07:13:54 pm
I thought I saw your feelings splattered all over your boots on Saturday, Rossco.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Noel on May 19, 2008, 09:16:52 pm
more

the foot boot and rider attached in this photo
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3284.jpg)
Les took the VMX Unlimited YSS factory Maico for a spin
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3285.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3282.jpg)
the morning after the night before
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3295.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3297.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3298.jpg)

and Rossco gives the square barrel some air
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3265.jpg)
Is that sprocket bolted or riveted
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3304.jpg)

Noel
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: BONEHEAD on May 20, 2008, 07:47:37 pm
more pics please noel i know you have them , what a fantastic weekend even though i was bikeless due to a gearbox letting go see you at the next meet fellas , my flag waving arm has recoverd. cheers bonehed ;D ;D
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nitram on May 20, 2008, 11:17:20 pm
Dennis had some great races.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB14.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB39.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB40.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB43.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB45.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB48.jpg)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nitram on May 20, 2008, 11:26:38 pm
Birko was hardly ever out of the top three.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB20.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB17.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB23.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB24.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB27.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB28.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB32.jpg)

Check out the CR's ground clearance and tyre distortion in this photo.  It wasn't a really big jump, but it really gave the suspension a work out, it seems !

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB33.jpg)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nitram on May 20, 2008, 11:31:01 pm
Fernando's young fella was spectacular to watch and ended up in the money.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB19.jpg)

And seen here in battle with legend Carl Bletcher

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB18.jpg)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nitram on May 20, 2008, 11:37:53 pm
Daniel Tydd ??- Never far from the front.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB6.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB26.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB47.jpg)

More of the suspension crush, XR style.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB22.jpg)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nitram on May 20, 2008, 11:41:58 pm
Paul Gers- wickedly quick in EVO 250 and 125.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB12.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB9.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB10.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB15.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB31.jpg)



Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Nitram on May 20, 2008, 11:54:54 pm
Don Gibson

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB30.jpg)

Shaun Gallaway, Stephen Archer, Michael Gear and Don Gibson

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB34.jpg)

And the same a half second later

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB35.jpg)

Michael Gear in full flight on the DR

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB36.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB37.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB41.jpg)

Noel Lewis

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB46.jpg)

Quick juniors

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB7.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/Kommer/GB8.jpg)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Gerard De Ruyter (Twistandshout) on May 21, 2008, 08:58:02 am
you dun good nitram.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: oz555ktm on May 21, 2008, 07:06:16 pm
Hay What a Top Week end .
The level of riding is get faster.
What about Full Grids  in the Evo races .

I have some video and Some photo but can not get them on hear.

I have some of The Mighty Piston rebuild of Nathan  .
and he then went out and got 2nd place .
He cream the migthy Macio of Beaver Rossco who baged him out
about fixing a hole in your Piston with a Bolt .

Any way Need help to get Video and Photo up.
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: Noel on May 24, 2008, 05:57:00 pm
one for Bonehead,
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/Tento850/DSCF3255.jpg)


Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: BONEHEAD on May 25, 2008, 03:19:02 pm
THANKS NOEL,  i borrwed that bike ;D ;D, even though i had issues with my bike i would like to thank dennis and paul for letting me use there bikes , GREAT WEEKEND  ;D ;D. CHEERS BONEHEAD
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: oz555ktm on May 25, 2008, 06:15:52 pm
No Need to say Thanks  .

We all know whats it like when you have a bike that wont work !!!!

Any way its all about haveing FUN .

Did a ride on a KTM turn you from the Dark side (Rice Burners)(Jap Bikes)
Title: Re: Heaven 2008 Evo Challenge
Post by: BONEHEAD on May 26, 2008, 06:51:14 pm
mmm the darkside, ya got any good evos in austrian flavour? ;D cheers bonehead