2013 Hattah Desert Race

[HL400]

Rookie 1,     what is the protective gear requirement, do you need a trick helmet and neck brace ?   HL

[Rookie#1]

Rookie 1,     what is the protective gear requirement, do you need a trick helmet and neck brace ?   HL

Nothing too over the top mate, when you take your bike through scruiteneering on the Friday arvo/evening in Mildura all you need to present is your bike (in safe working order) as you would with most events and also have your helmet inspected for aus reg label and condition, proving both your bike and helmet are in safe working order according the scruiteneers that's all ya need as far as i'm aware. Although at the speeds you're likely to get up to a neck brace certainly isn't a bad idea and i would encourage it, but not a requirement as i understand. Are you considering entering? On something pre 90?

Cheers, Brendan

[HL400]

 Yep Brendan, the CR 500 Husky is pre 90 ish, and I am  sort of over 40 and the clubman class would be the go.  in the regs I cannot see a pre 85 or pre 90. ? HL

[Rookie#1]

Yep Brendan, the CR 500 Husky is pre 90 ish, and I am  sort of over 40 and the clubman class would be the go.  in the regs I cannot see a pre 85 or pre 90. ? HL

There's no specific class for the age of a bike, just your usual age and skill level classes. Go for it mate, you'll have a ball and feel like a rock star with a pre90 bike as most of the younger entrants think motorcycling history started the day the we're born 

[VMX247]

, who's up for it? 

Ben Townley 

[JohnnyO]

, who's up for it? 

Ben Townley 

Be good to see how he goes.. Hopefully no more injuries.

[Rookie#1]

500+ bikes, band stand, 20 foot high big screen playing last years event, interviews with past winners, stunt shows, happy punters everywhere and beers a plenty all on a blocked off city street, that's the buzz of the Hattah Desert Race!!

 Lookin forward to a top weekend, with champion and last years winner Toby Price out due to injury it's anyone's race. Greeny looks fit and keen, AJ Roberts would like to keep his apprentice behind him, Matt Fish is keen to better last years 10th place, local legend Warren Smart is certainly a contender for top 3 and a win, but this year they'll all have to compete with the undisputed "king of the desert" Ben Grabham!!! It's gonna he a great weekend of racing. More updates to come!! 

[VMX247]

money on Fish..thanks for uldate..cracker.
two more weeks and its A4DE here 

[JohnnyO]

I'm keen to see how Ben Townley goes, the guy has so much speed on a motocross track but this is a little different.

[Rookie#1]

I'm keen to see how Ben Townley goes, the guy has so much speed on a motocross track but this is a little different.

Kinda, just think of it as a 30k odd mx track that you'll have to go around half a dozen or so times! Piece o cake 

[80-85 husky]

I rode the Nowingee race years ago (its across the road from Hattah) and man it was like being in the US army...50 push ups every 2 minutes with the woops!

[Rookie#1]

Greeny has prorogued #1 and will get the dust free run, Jacob Smith, Chris Hollis, Warren Smart and Ben Grabham make up the top 5 starters in order as written. Ali's tip of Ben Towley has starting position 12 so will need to do a lot of hard yards if he's gonna bring home the chocolates. Personally I'd love to see the elder statesman, gentleman and local Warren Smart come home first, conditions are near on perfect and everyone is pumped for a sensational race day tomorrow!! 

[VMX247]

http://www.orion-timing.com/results.htm

local Warren Smart

Yes don't under estimate the locals...Finke results show that