2010 Sidecar GP Series

 

January 2010 will see the first of what is to be an Annual Sidecar GP Series.

 

The event will run between the 4th of January and 13th January 2010 hosted by 5 tracks starting at:

 

·        Gisborne on the 4th January,

·        Ruapuna (Christchurch) 7th January,

·        Moore Park (Christchurch) 8th January,

·        Oreti Park (Invercargill) 9th January,

·        Wanganui 13th January.

 

The series will showcase 10-11 of New Zealand’s best bikes in the business and 6 top class Australian Units.  During the programme at each event will also be a Test Series.

 

 

NZ Line Up To Date

·        John Hannan / Tony Hirini

·        Sefton Truuts / Clint Truuts

·        Les Plummer / Kervin Demanser

·        Lionel Green / Aaron Ray

·        Mick Paul / Paul Blinkhorne

·        Noel McNamara / Glen Bagshaw

·        Andrew Buchanan / Phillipa Burns

·        Russell Stuart / Andrew Parker

·        Nathan (Nippy) Ching / Dallas Kelman

 

 

Australian Line up To Date

·        Roby Wilson and Cameron Bell

·        Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted

·        Mark Mitchell and Tom Golding

·        Mick Headland and Paul Waters

·        Mark Plaisted and Sam Harrison

 

 

 

AUSSIE RIDER PROFILES

Mick Headland and Paul Waters  (Adelaide, South Australia)   

Bike Specs

Yamaha FZR1000

Lynd Frame

Years Together

5 Years

Recent Achievements

Current World Champ

Ambitions

To win this years State Title, 2010 OZ Title, the World Title again and 2010 NZ Series

Sponsors

Murray Bridge Auto, Big W, Adelaide Hills Brick Laying, Evans Wreckers, Wallys Bottleyard, Bills Bits and Bikes, Metaline Metals, Ausrad, JNK Photography, Noel & Scott McDonald, Ian & Janice Vallis, Mick Cave Grab Hire, Vital Signs, Wayne Richards Auto, Maynard

Mick began his Sidecar career in 1994 as a swinger and it wasn’t long before he moved to the drivers seat. Paul joined him in 2004 after attending a come and try day at their home track of Riverview, Speedway. Their achievements show they are quite a duo. Earlier this year they took out the World Champs at La Reole, France and intend to defend their title next year at the World Champs in England. 

 

Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted  (New South Wales)

Bike Specs

Yamaha FZR1000

Mitchell Frame

Years Together

7 years

Recent Achievements

World Champ 2008, Aussie Champ 06-08

Ambitions

More of the Same

 

Sponsors

Chivo’s

Darrin has been racing since 1985 and was joined by Justin in 2002, who has been racing since he was 11 years old. Darrin is no stranger to NZ. He toured here in 91, 92 and ‘01 he took the MNZ Short Track Title. Over the years these guys have racked up numerous Titles including various State Titles the Australian Title in 06, 07, 08 and the World Title in 2008.  Their full list of achievements is quite spectacular much like their performance on the track.

 

Mark Mitchell and Tom Golding  (Adelaide, South Australia)   

Bike Specs

Yamaha FZR1000

Mitchell Frame

Years Together

4 years

Recent Achievements

Current Australian Champ

Ambitions

Win the NZ Series

 

Sponsors

Bills n Bikes, Future Sport

Mark was first introduced to the sport through his Father who raced solos and also sidecars.  Mark and Tom have known each other for a long time and used to race trail sidecars together.  After only 4 years of racing together in this sport, they recently took out Australian Championship 2009 and came 3rd in the Best of the Best 2008. 

 

Roby Wilson and Cameron Bell (Queensland)

Bike Specs

Yamaha FZR1000 (1000cc)

Frame homebuilt - Based on a Mitchell

Years Together

2.5 years

Recent Achievements

4th Queensland Champs 2008

Ambitions

Queensland Champs 2009 and next Australian Champs

Sponsors

Alsops and Parker Organic Butchers

Roby and Cameron have been a unit for about 2.5 years now.  Both have been racing in this class for 7 years and prior to this Cameron spent time swinging on bitumen tracks. North Brisbane, Queensland is where they call “home”. They came in 4th at the 2008 Queensland Champs and are looking forward to having a crack at the NZ Series Title.

 

Mark Plaisted and Sam Harrison  (Adelaide, South Australia)  

Bike Specs

Yamaha FZR1000

Mitchell Frame

Years Together

3 years

Recent Achievements

3rd at 2007 World Champs, Adelaide

Ambitions

2010 Aussie Title and attend World Champs in UK 2010

Sponsors

Lees Spot on Motor Cycles, Farrell Transport New Castle, Chooks Custom Graphics

These guys placed 3rd in the World champs in 2007. Mark and Sam are regarded as one of the top units currently racing in Australia.  They aim to take out the Aussie title next year and hope to get to the 2010 World Champs in the UK.

 

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