Heaven VMX 2013 RD 7 Lakes Presentation

[Mrs Hardo]

A little wet and soggy but still a great day in the spirit of our Club.

Congratulations Heaven on another successful year !

Mrs H x

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[kdx 175]

im guna come down for a ride next year your track looks good

[Snowy 76]

Congratulations to all the Winners, and to the Committee, the Clubs in Good Hands.

[Mick D]

Mrs Hardo does an outstanding job as Heavens Photographer, but I am unsure if she attended on Saturdays racing? I took a few on Saturday, but haven't read the camera destructions yet. But, mabee better than nothing though,,,

I must say to, what an outstanding venue Lakes is,,great friendly well organised, enthusiastic staff. It drains from any amount of rain very quickly,,If you are on the east coast though? you will know why racing was canned today,, we are currently experiencing a forty days and forty nights cats and dogs biblical thing  

[Mick D]

[Husabergpete]

Venue The Lakes track near Newcastle was Heaven Clubs last race meeting for year 2013. Threatening rain kept some people away but the chance to shine in the Heaven GP brought others into the fray.

The steep, tight, fast, jumpy, sweeping track was a sight to behold late on Friday arvo. Groomed to perfection once again. Light rain that arvo only improved it.

Around 11pm the table of knowledge and racing members were shocked from their camp chairs by a flash of lightning, clap of thunder and 4 inches of rain in 4 minutes. Track conditions just changed.

Morning broke with bluish skies and a steady breeze. By 40 min practice 2 the track had gone from wet cement to chewing gum.

Racing kicked off with Pre 85 bikes, those piloted by Jody, Liam and Jarred clearing the main table top with ease. The track got better with every lap as it dried out. At one point in the morning there was even a whiff of dust on one bit of the track. The steep up hill section peppered those brave enough to attack from behind. Stones a plenty scattered all over trailing bike and rider.

We tried an new starting procedure - right side of the start gate had the 250's , left had the 125's. Drop the 250 first and give them a head start then let the 125's get after them. Seemed to work well, It gave the 125s and clear run to drag each other for holeshots.

We also had a number of members who don't ride each race event turn up for the end of year. Adrian #101 brought a uber kool selection of KTM's including the 495 that Jeff Leisk rode at Classic Dirt. That bike had a bit of a stalling issue due to his machinist not making a flywheel weight in time (trouble with competing in the same race as your machinist).

Dave #126 (aka Ampol) on his KDX 175 was smooth as silk around the track. Railed every rut, tracked like a trail and this was in stark contrast the the bloke he was racing most, Jens Olsen. Jens the Viking was busting out of ruts, fishtailing from side to side and flapping his legs off the back of the bike. I asked Jens which bike he was going to ride in the GP. He said `Oh vell I don't now yet. Ve Vill have to zee which of my bikes is still going by the time it starts you know.'  The TS 400 ate its chain, the KX 125 ran out of rotary induction so the RH 185 TS hybrid got the gig.

Overall the race day was free of serious injury. A bit of winding here and there and bent prides. But the Medic stayed still all day long.

Chris #128 on the Evo Maico tried his best to get a free ambo ride by riding clear over the berm and tyres at the start of the main straight. 3 meter drop in soft slush.

The GP event was shaping up as a cracka with a full grid. 15 Minutes plus one lap and the track was better than perfect. CR 500's through to Pre 65 Jawa's were all on the line at once. Jarred Hardcastle #322 (Jody's CR 500) had blown us away all day. He got the Jump on the start again with Liam (Brads yellow 250 H) Old Carl #7, Horrie #32 and Young Carl #2 all following up. Unfortunately Jarred got tangled up in a lapped rider and broke a clutch something, then realised he had 6 broken spokes in the back wheel. (Old bike and big jumps) A DNF. That left Liam out front on his own. Clearing the table top with time to look back over his shoulder.

The race behind was the one to watch, weaving around back markers, some for the 2nd time was a true test for Carl, Horrie and Carl. All riding with consideration for others but still super fast. The positions didn't change. Liam, Old Carl and Horrie.

Smiles all round.

Late afternoon the rain started again. Got heavier over night and then just didn't stop all Sunday. Riders brief Sunday decided to end it there. Just not ridable - not safe - huge gutters in the track. News just said about 145mm dumped on us.

We had our AGM with the current committee retaining their respective positions un-opposed.

Trophies were presented. Speeches were left to the Juniors who thanked the Club, the Committee, the Helpers and their parents. The juniors were also the only racers who jumped down from the podium. The rest of us took it easy.

Special mention too for Dennis (KTM) Myers who won the Clubman of the Year 2013 award for his service to club. In particular the management and track preparation of the Bulladehlah Vinduro. Big effort when he comes from Canberra.

Thanks to Heaven for providing us with a year of racing we will never forget.

The Committee members ran an outstanding operation. On time On budget.

2014 is shaping up as our best year ever. Flag Mashalls will be the number one thing that will slow us down (or stop us). So please support your race mates by putting your hand up early and sticking to your promise to flag.

Over and out

Pete
 

[Husabergpete]

PLACINGS AND AWARDS 2013 - (taken from a table so they are a bit wonky sorry)

17 November Lakes – Awaba

Class   Pre70   Pre75  125cc   Pre75  250cc   Pre75  >263cc   Pre75 All Powers

1st   Patrick Honeyfield   Jens Olsen   Greg Scriven   David Onley   Greg Scriven
2nd   Peter Barber   Stewart Allen   Noel Lewis   Dsteven Cherret   Noel Lewis
3rd   Tony Cullen       Sean Hardman       Sean Hardman

Class   Pre78  125cc   Pre78  250cc   Pre78  >263cc   Pre78 All Powers
   
1st   Scot Grant   Justin Wiesemes   Scott Grant   Justin Wiesemes   
2nd   Noel Lewis   Peter Rindlisbacher   Greg Scriven   Scot Grant   
3rd   Paul McDermott   Harry Lamb   Shane Wright   Greg Scriven
   
Class   EVO 125cc   EVO 250cc   EVO >263cc   EVO All Powers   

1st   Bruce Mansel   Liam Beverly   Carl Blecher   Liam Beverly   
2nd   Shane Coleman   Carl Blecher   Peter Crampton   Carl Blecher   
3rd   Noel Lewis   Carl Rindlisbacher   Stephen Rouse   Carl Rindlisbacher   
 
Class   Pre85  125cc   Pre85  250cc   Pre85  >263cc   Pre85 All Powers
   
1st   Stephen Rouse   David Harding   Carl Blecher   Anton Lafforgue   
2nd   Sean Hardman   Anton Lafforgue   Anton Lafforgue   Carl Blecher   
3rd   Brad Coleman   Justin Wiesemes   Bruce Mansel   David Harding   

Class   4 Stroke >263cc   4 Stroke 250cc   Juniors   Ladies   Pre65 Roy East

1st   Justin Wiesemes   Liam Beverly   Sam Hardman   Brigitte Lewis   Carl Blecher
2nd   Bruce Mansel   Carl Blecher   Tyrays Perry   Marjolaine Branton   Paul Brent
3rd   Anton Lafforgue   Shane Coleman   Nicholas Keaton   Narrelle Moore   Vernon Greyson
                    

Championships      
No   Club top 10                   Clubpersons                      Club Person  of the Year 2013
1   Liam Beverly               Peter Crampton               Dennis Myers
2   Justin Wiesemes        Phil Gollan      
3   Scott Grant                Noel Lewis      
4   Greg Scriven              Chris Beverly      
5   Carl Blecher             Tracie Beverly      
6   Bruce Mansel             Dennis Myers      
7   David Harding             Justin Wiesemes      
8   Anton Lafforgue      Roger King      
9      Shane Coleman
10    Stephen Rouse


Top 3 Racers over 50 years old

1 Greg Scriven

2 Carl Blecher

3 Bruce Mansell

[Ted]

Would just like to congratulate Liam Beverly on his achievements this year, his first year out of HEAVEN juniors.

1st EVO 250

1st EVO All Powers

1st 250 Four Stroke

1st CRC All Powers ( on a 125 )

1st Club Champion

1st 2013 Australian Classic MX Titles Pre 78.  125

2nd 2013 Australian Classic MX Titles Pre 78.  250

Well done son, hope next year is even better.