Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Wairarapa Midweek
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Classic riders get results BY GAIL SMITH On February 4 and 5 the New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register (NZCMRR) hosted the Classic Festival at Pukekohe, celebrating the Marlboro International Road Racing Series held in the 70s. Five Wairarapa riders were entered in several classes in the event. The youngest was Finn Harman, 21, of Carterton, who was entered in three different classes – riding a 1989 500cc Ducati Mono, a 1972 500cc Weslake 500 and a 1972 250cc Benelli 2c. Harman won The British Motorcycle Spares Trophy Best 500cc Classic 70s, the Les De Lacy Trophy (now for scratch race Pre-1982 Junior/Pre-1989 F2/F3) and was first in Pre-1989 cumulative points (over the first three rounds of racing). Harman has a bond with the bike that gives him drive and determination and is someone to watch in the future. Brett Harman was Finn’s main supporter and an occasional rider at the event. Terry Galway from Masterton was riding a 1975 850cc Norton Rob North replica and was placed second in Classic 70s Open class and second in Classic 70s Open cumulative points (over first three rounds of racing).
Bill Bieber from Martinborough was riding a 1946 350cc Velocetter MK VIII in the pre-war class, Bill has 45 years racing experience and also competed in the Marlboro Series. Bill won the Fellside Trophy for Best performance by a Girder Fork, the Len Perry Trophy for Pre-war and was first in Pre-war cumulative points (over first three rounds of racing). Mark Smith of Carterton who also raced in the Marlboro Series was racing his Triumph T140 883cc 1972 sidecar with Darren Prentis from New Plymouth swinging for him. Prentis also competes at the Isle of Man as a swinger. Smith and Prentis won the “Howard Gregory Memorial Trophy” and were first in Pre-1976 Post Classic Sidecars, all engine sizes cumulative points (over first 3 rounds of racing). Smith used to race with Howard in the 70s and 80s so this in particular is a special trophy, Smith also won this two years ago with Sid Sutherland, another local rider who has retired from racing and used to race with Howard. Well done to these Wairarapa competitors who represented us in Classic Motorbike racing.
Finn Harman, 21, with a 1972 bike.
The Wairarapa team from left Bill Bieber, Terry Galway, Mark Smith and his sidecar rider Darren Prentis, Brett Harman and Finn Harman.
Mark Smith and his sidecar rider Darren Prentis.
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Bill Bieber with his 1946 350cc Velocetter MK VIII motorcycle.