Sidecars

marcus · 21 Dec 2002, 23:10 (Ref:455108)

I saw a little bit of sidecar racing last night from eastern creek in Australia and it got me thinking.

Is the sidecar world championship still going and if so why dont we hear anything about it ???

I might be wrong but I believe it used to follow the Grand Prix circus , but for a few years now I havent heard anything about it at all.

they provide some great racing and it would be a blast to have a go in the sidecar I reckon.

so does anyone know any info on this series ???

wreckless · 21 Dec 2002, 23:50 (Ref:455130)

It is still going i think. It follows the european rounds of the world superbikes. Well that is just a guestimate

f1manoz · 22 Dec 2002, 01:39 (Ref:455195)

I believe there is still a sidecar series, but it's just not getting much recognition nowadays.

I'll have a look around for any page...

f1manoz · 22 Dec 2002, 01:40 (Ref:455198)

Here we are:

http://www.superside.com/

moto1 · 22 Dec 2002, 04:20 (Ref:455258)

I wish more people liked the side-cars especially the Moto X variety!! GO Team Brown and Peters!

Warwick · 22 Dec 2002, 04:55 (Ref:455276)

It is still very active,with some new regulations downsizing to 1000cc engines and less modification allowed as they are trying to get more engine manufacturer support.

The top world cup outfits are capable of top speed of 270-280kmh at tracks like Monza.

I'm just into my second season as a passenger on a short F1 outfit in NZ,I've raced off road and a 250 superkart and nothing matches drifting the outfit through the corners while hanging off the side with another outfit inches away!

moto1 · 22 Dec 2002, 05:10 (Ref:455283)

NUTTER!!! You must have some sort of problem! ARGH yes it must be the adrenaline rush!

SPman · 22 Dec 2002, 10:33 (Ref:455362)

Warwick - who are you swinging for?

marcus · 22 Dec 2002, 23:26 (Ref:455786)

excellent , thanks for the info , I still think it deserves more coverage than it currently gets

Warwick · 23 Dec 2002, 04:30 (Ref:455933)

SPman,I swing for Kelly Gates although we stacked the outfit at last club day so she is in plaster for 6 weeks with a fractured ankle,which means we miss the SI rounds of the nationals.

Last year it was for Phil Garret but he was a bit to serious for me,although a second in the NZGP at the home track was pretty cool,when you consider we were running a 20yr old outfit and engine.

You race one of these as well?

Marcus if you ever visit NZ I wil organise a ride for you! you to moto1 you big girls blouse lol

Warwick · 26 Dec 2002, 07:43 (Ref:457499)

Anyone coming for a ride?

elephino · 27 Dec 2002, 11:00 (Ref:458064)

Anyone crazy enough to go riding on a sidecar is just nuts. Brilliant!

avsfan733 · 27 Dec 2002, 17:52 (Ref:458294)

Amazing picture these guys have guts thats for sure. I normally consider myself brave but there is noway anyone could get me on one of those

Warwick · 28 Dec 2002, 03:00 (Ref:458600)

We posed for that one normally the chair wheel wouldn't be quite as high and I'd have my weight further out.

avsfan at one of our novice days the guys must of taken out 20-25 people and everyone of them loved it,it is nowhere near as bad as you think although with the novices they only run 1/2-2/3 throttle,we're all quite normal really we are!

avsfan733 · 29 Dec 2002, 02:59 (Ref:459327)

My god man

being that i race enduro karts which aern't much different i think its the head first part that seems rather dangerous

Warwick · 29 Dec 2002, 03:48 (Ref:459336)

Well I also run a 250 superkart but the sidecar beats it hands down for fun factor,bit more physical as well.

I lap 10 sec a lap faster than the quickest outfit in the kart,but I'd rather race the chair.

The exchange rates good come over for a holiday and I'll get you out on one!

SPman · 5 Jan 2003, 09:30 (Ref:464269)

The trans Tasman race at Wanganui was pretty awesome - shame the Aussie won but.....who won at Taupo?
No I dont race one - I'm not that crazy!

moto1 · 6 Jan 2003, 01:16 (Ref:464965)

Well Warwick, I did a few laps with Stuart Brown the worlds number six and British champion sidecar mx, and I was physically sick after it!! It's not like riding me crosser thats for sure!!! Hats off to you!! YOU CRAZY!!!

Warwick · 6 Jan 2003, 04:59 (Ref:465039)

Most people we take out last 2 laps before the arms pump up because they hold on to tight,but no one has got sick,although a couple have gone down the track.

No one races moto x sidecars here,but if they did you can be sure I'd have a go at it,trying to line up a go on a speedway chair at the moment.

Did you go to Wanganui SPman ? I'm hoping to do that meeting next year,they put about 3-4 of them upside down in various races,with only minor injuries,and that may mean I get a ride when they come South.

Dunno who won Taupo and can't find any results anywhere, one of the guys from here reckoned it was pretty good but I didn't ask who won,be hard work on that track,hopefully the extension they've got planned go ahead.

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