Bryn Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I was lucky enough to be there last season and I remember Jason Crump describing it as being 100mph into a right angled bend. The track is so huge they only do three laps, and the "safety fence" is solid concrete. A great show though with extreme Motocross and midgets in the bill. Wish I was there this time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky from Sheffield Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Me too! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Damn wish I'd known. I went to the 1987 final on the coach with you and Roland Danno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Damn wish I'd known. I went to the 1987 final on the coach with you and Roland Danno <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy days eh? Great character Roly - had me in stitches when he told me about his time in a Russian hospital waiting to undergo a major operation following his dreadful crash - and the reasons why he skiddadled without going under the knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky from Sheffield Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) Happy days eh? Great character Roly - had me in stitches when he told me about his time in a Russian hospital waiting to undergo a major operation following his dreadful crash - and the reasons why he skiddadled without going under the knife! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Seem to remember we lost him in Amsterdam too!! Edited December 5, 2007 by Sparky from Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I DO have sympathy with the Roo Boy Sandie - no dammit, I'm glad to know someone else is gonna have to suffer the fffffffrrreeeeeezin British weather at a time they're normally in Oz! That's perked me up - no doubt you'll tell him so next time to see/speak to him! Hopefully that knowledge will make him feel a tad better! Lyndon isn't intending to try and brave out the British winter at his age is he????? Seriously though, as has been said, it IS expensive to take all the riding gear back let alone themselves and with Rory with no doubt much to do in his new house (when's the house warming party??? Is he getting supplies of Bundy in?), others who aren't going back this time having various new family commitments over here AND the fact that the likes of Crumpy and Leigh simply need a rest, the Oz Champs is wide open. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your mean Bryn!!! And what makes the weather and Rory even funnier is that he has had a Scotty done to him!! Shaved (or nearly shaved) head in a bet (or similar) with his furture father in law. I remember Rory a couple of years ago whinging about how cold his head was and that was back in November with a full head of hair!! So enjoy your moment Bryn and know there is a kindred spirit out there. Lydon will not be staying to see the winter they return home mid December. Next - housewarming - no idea but Im sure we can persude him. I will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Delgado, I agree its a shame that many top Aussie riders are not there. I can only speak for Rory Schlein here as he is the one I know more about. Rory has recently purchased property here in the UK and moves in very soon. Coming home to Australia actually costs him money. Sponsorship is given to 'foreign' riders to encourage them across yet nothing is available for the home boys. Rory would love to come home and ride but simply cannot afford to do it this year. He cannot afford to loose money and I know this is a decision he did not take lightly. Not only for the riding inthe National Championships but also to see famly as well. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not to mention his ENORMOUS fan club - and that's just Me!! Oh, well, I'll hafta put me NT Flag back in mothballs 'til next time - get rich soon, Rory!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Not to mention his ENORMOUS fan club - and that's just Me!! Oh, well, I'll hafta put me NT Flag back in mothballs 'til next time - get rich soon, Rory!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh poor Dave!!! And he was so close to coming home just so he didnt upset you. You have no idea of the sleepless nights he went through deciding if he could cope without seeing you this year BFD!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Oh poor Dave!!! And he was so close to coming home just so he didnt upset you. You have no idea of the sleepless nights he went through deciding if he could cope without seeing you this year BFD!!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He's a lucky boy, Sandie - some of us hafta look in tha mirror every morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) I was lucky enough to be there last season and I remember Jason Crump describing it as being 100mph into a right angled bend. The track is so huge they only do three laps, and the "safety fence" is solid concrete. A great show though with extreme Motocross and midgets in the bill. Wish I was there this time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am going along with family and some friends, Going with Travel plus First time to Aussie and cannot wait, Even better now Swindon has signed Travis and Troy as we will have someone to cheer for, was disapointed that Leigh is not riding but can understand that he needs a rest and spend time with his family. Edited December 6, 2007 by Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) I am going along with family and some friends, Going with Travel plus First time to Aussie and cannot wait, Even better now Swindon has signed Travis and Troy as we will have someone to cheer for, was disappointed that Leigh is not riding but can understand that he needs a rest and spend time with his family. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's it! Make me feel even worse than I do now as I can't make my annual trek Down Under! Seriously though you'll have a ball BUT one notable word of caution - beware of BFD!!!! You HAVE been warned! Bryn P.S. Er..... Don't suppose there's any chance of you bringing back a duty-free bottle of Bundy for a poor unfortunate soul who is really suffering is there? Edited December 6, 2007 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Even better now Swindon has signed Travis and Troy as we will have someone to cheer for, was disapointed that Leigh is not riding but can understand that he needs a rest and spend time with his family. So you wouldn't have cheered for them otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Seem to remember we lost him in Amsterdam too!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh yes I remember that! Alas though, as this is a family forum I can't relate the tale of the time he shinned up a roadside tree - and a police car pulled up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I am going along with family and some friends, Going with Travel plus First time to Aussie and cannot wait, <{POST_SNAPBACK}> G'day Rita, and Howtha****areya? That's it! Make me feel even worse than I do now as I can't make my annual trek Down Under! Seriously though you'll have a ball BUT one notable word of caution - beware of BFD!!!! You HAVE been warned! Bryn <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like the green-eyed Yellow Idol to the north of Kathmandu, doesn't he Rita? Don't worry about a thing, me hands never leave the ends of their arms! By the way, I don't suppose you've got a Pulse?? See ya in Adelaide, M8!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 G'day Rita, and Howtha****areya? Sounds like the green-eyed Yellow Idol to the north of Kathmandu, doesn't he Rita? Don't worry about a thing, me hands never leave the ends of their arms! By the way, I don't suppose you've got a Pulse?? See ya in Adelaide, M8!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> See Rita! I DID warn ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 See Rita! I DID warn ya! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> DOBBER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 That's it! Make me feel even worse than I do now as I can't make my annual trek Down Under! Seriously though you'll have a ball BUT one notable word of caution - beware of BFD!!!! You HAVE been warned! Bryn P.S. Er..... Don't suppose there's any chance of you bringing back a duty-free bottle of Bundy for a poor unfortunate soul who is really suffering is there? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> May think about bringing you back a bottle of bundy Thanks for the warning about BFD, although would be nice to meet him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) May think about bringing you back a bottle of bundy Thanks for the warning about BFD, although would be nice to meet him <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Careful what you wish for, Rita!! When you get to Adelaide Airport watch out for a Blond Tanned Surf God type 6'2" Hunk of Muscle and Love - while you're lookin' for him I'll slither up behind ya!! Edited December 8, 2007 by BigFatDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 (edited) Seems a poor quality line-up compared to last year ...but bruv will be getting the Swindon prog board out at Gillman to observe the 2 New ROObins McGowan and Batchelor . Cant see there being a 6000 capacity lock-out at Mildura this time without the 2 local superstars Adams and Crumpie . The Aussie fans are being short-changed . Lindgren must start favourite ..sure Screeny Holder Doyle Batchelor McGowan will be thereabouts . Edited December 12, 2007 by keef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Seems a poor quality line-up compared to last year ...but bruv will be getting the Swindon prog board out at Gillman to observe the 2 New ROObins McGowan and Batchelor . Cant see there being a 6000 capacity lock-out at Mildura this time without the 2 local superstars Adams and Crumpie . The Aussie fans are being short-changed . Lindgren must start favourite ..sure Screeny Holder Doyle Batchelor McGowan will be thereabouts . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I for one don't think we're getting ripped-off, keef! While it would be great to see all the stars we've got a great line-up of up-and-comers, plus the duels between Lindgren, Sitera and Holder promise to be rippers. As it is the Ozchamps format of 5 meetings over two weeks enables far-flung fans like myself, Lunchy, Ozyace, Spiderweb, Ron & Gavin et al, all from different bits of Oz, to catch up, see a bit of the countryside (my specialty is the Night Sky, usually from flat on me back), perform our party pieces (Look, BFD's doing his "speedhump' impression - Marcel Marceau's turnin' in his grave!), enjoy World-class Speedway and get rotten. What more do ya want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawakid Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I think its a great line up that looks competitive. Like it or not here comes the next generation. It's a bummer Rory couldn't make it to light up the track. Such a kick ass rider! Perhaps if Motorcycling Australia got off their ass and helped out things might be a little different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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