Want your bike raced by a Evo star ?

[Freakshow]

Just got an email from gillard looking to match up some bikes for an invitation only race day. i got nothing evo to lend out but i do remeber someone on here had dave willys bike and currently he is riding a 490, would be great to get him on his original 465 ride ?  any one got contact details for that owner i can pass on to dave ?  anyone else got a evo they want entered to be ridden by a champ ?  be good photos ops for you and ya bike 

LEGENDS VINTAGE MX SPIRITED DISPLAY
 
Final Round, State MX Titles,
Gillman SA, September
 
                                                                                                                               
its been a little idea in the back of my head for the last few years, but it now looks like we can pull it off guys.
 
The response has been amazing, thanks all
 
Recently, Chris Kelly from Motorcycling SA, was in my workplace  and I queried him to the Logistics of conducting a "Spirited Display" of Vintage MX bikes.
I suggested that I would like to assemble a crew of riders teamed with the bikes they were known for riding back in their day.
I have chosen the introduction of the long travel Era of 1979 through to the First Disc Brake so basically pre 1985.
Chris’s response was so positive, it inspired me to continue with this little mission.
He told me if I can get the Riders and Bikes, he will organise the rest.
A bit different from our old friends at the ACU.
He has confirmed that one day licences will be supplied to all participants, and that the Program will have our Class included.
 
Thank you Chris.
 
He has required we all wear leathers, otherwise nylon pants are to be ACU stamped and checked for the “Fireproof Tag’, as well as all Jerseys are to have the Official “ACU” stamp.
All numberplates must be square, and riveted over the existing round plate.
No fancy number text is permitted.
A finger insertion protection plate must be fitted to the front sprocket cover.
 
Just kidding!
If you don’t understand this joke, you weren’t racing in the seventies and early eighties…
 
So, it is on the 7th of September, 2008
This is Fathers Day.
What a great excuse to tell the family what you want to do on Fathers Day!
 
We will probably have three races.
They will be three laps each.
I know a few of you are still really fit, and still riding.
Most others haven’t ridden for years, so that is my main concern.
Please consider your current physical state, and adjust your riding speed accordingly.
If anyone gets hurt, I will be really pissed off.
If you get fatigue and/or arm pump, back off and enjoy the moment.
We’re not getting any younger.
It may never happen again.
Please be careful, and don’t take anyone out.
I will assess the Gillman track well prior to the event, and we will divert the track if necessary to make it old school friendly.   
 
Time to get the pushbikes out guys….
 
So who’s in….
 
Darryl Willoughy,        confirmed.         YZ490?                    Thanks Don Bowey
Terry Wigzell,             confirmed.         RM400N 1979          Thanks Neil Graetz
Don Bowey,                confirmed.         CR250 1980             Thanks Don Bowey
Steven Crafter,            confirmed.         CR250 1979            Thanks Don Bowey
Fran Petersen(Graetz)confirmed.         RM125N 1979         Thanks Neil Graetz
Greg Lutze                  confirmed           RM465                  Thanks Steve Baker 
Ray Robertson,           confirmed.         YZ250/400?             Rider/owner
Tony Cook                  confirmed          CR250                      Rider/owner
Andy Haydon,            confirmed.            TBN
Steve Skilton,             confirmed .           TBN
Gregg Toyama           confirmed             TBN
 
As you can see, I still have a few bikes/owners I have to find.
Your assistance in linking these riders up with an appropriate bike would be appreciated.
Sorry guys, if you have a TBN next to your name, I can not guarantee you are a starter.
We still need to find you a bike, and I am trying my hardest to find you a mount.
I don’t give up easily!
If you know of a bike suitable, please let me know.
 
I have told Andy Haydon he is restricted to a 125.
He Laughed..
I need an RM125X through E for him. (1981-1984)
Perhaps a similar year CR or YZ.
 
Steve Skilton.
I remember him racing CR250,s and 450/480,s
I suggested to him a 450 or 480 CR.
He remarked ”What are you trying to do, kill me!”
 
Greg Toyama and myself  worked together in 1981.
The shop was Motorcycle Scene in Pirie Street, Adelaide. I was 16.
He has asked to ride a 125. He was a ”Rocket” on an RM125X(1981)
I need similar to that, or a YZ or CR for him.
 
There is one rider who will sadly not be available for the event.
 
Andy Caldecott.
 
His contribution to South Australian MX History, Australian Safari, Paris-Dakar, and Vintage MX, to me, makes Andy SA's biggest all time Legend.
In tribute to his accomplishments, the Number " 1 " plate will be reserved for him.
 
As an invitation only event, I am still looking for bikes and riders suitable.
Priority will be given to bikes between 1978 thru to 1984.
Please contact me if you have any suggestions.

 

 
It’s all good.
Let’s have some fun.
 
The Race Rules are simple.
 
If you see a front wheel, you let them past.
There must be at least a set of handlebars width between you and your competitor at all times.
 
I will arrange a practice day a few weeks before the event for you to become familiar with your bikes.

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menglers hill 1982.

i cant post to photo bucket from work so hence here is a small version, any one care to host up the big version email me and ill email the photo, its a great shot and worth posting full size !

[holeshot buddy]

shit hot freaky great idea 
we did this 2 years running at nationals in queensland
we had 18 pre 85 bikes all mint lined up under quick shades it was busyest place in pits all day
plus static displays trick bikes and works bikes
riders were
1 glen bell  2 james deakin 3 david armstrong
4 steve dinsdale 5 andrew bailey 6 peter melton
7 brian flemming 8 darren smart 9 scott bishop
 just to name a few and the rest was made up of (old) A graders
the only thing wrong the promoters forked us around
with the race 
but it looks like we might do it next year properly  so go for it

[Freakshow]

Hey its not my idea speak to dave gillard, although thanks to him i got some great era contacts.

You would be surprised how many of these racers still keep there old schoool bike. some tasty factory stuff too 

[firko]

Is the Greg Toyama shown on the Gillard list an American of Japanese heritage that came here in the early 80s and stayed? 

[Colin Jay]

Ah, Menglers Hill, what a great track that was.  I raced my 390 Husky AMX there a couple of time during the late 70's. A real natural terrain scramble track (not one of the poncey modern man-made tracks), marked out in a sheep paddock on the side of a hill. You could hardly see where the track went unit 1/2 way through practice and the bikes had cut down through the grass.

CJ

[Maico31]

I reckon that would be the same Greg Toyama firko.. i remember when he came to live in oz around 1980 cos he was dating Darryl Willoughby's sister. He was super fast on a 125 at Dargle aussie titles that year.

[magoo]

I'll never forget the 1980 Dargle Nationals because it was the first time I laid eyes on this little red headed kid from W.A. There was a local hotshot that was completely unbeatable aroung Dargle, Richard Dillon by memory, and Leisky proceeded to finish about 50 metres away from lapping him in second. I've never seen a more dominant dispay in my life. And you're right John, Greg Toyama was there and I'm sure he still lives in OZ.

[Freakshow]

I wasnt able to go because of the Dt nats but i heard it was a kewl showing.    Got sent a few pics from Danny and will put a few up, Toyama, willoughby, bowey, hayden, fran etc you might all know and then some. 

Parently the event became known as the Andy caldicott classic memorial and the entire family travelled down, With Andy’s parents Ken and Ruth, brothers, sister, and family in attendance and where presented with a plaque.

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Ken and Ruth Caldicott with the plaque

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Fran Petersen(Graetz)            #33
Alex Stra                                 # 9
Terry Wigzell                         #35
Andy Haydon                          # 4
Ray Robertson                        # 7
Don Bowey                            #22
Darryl Willoughby                 # 2
Gregg Toyama                        # 3
Steve Skilton                          #11
Steven Crafter                        #94

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