Yamaha 2006 24hr Reliability Trial

24 HOUR NEWS AS AT 10 / 07 / 06

24 Hour Review!

Andrew Warnest has just submitted a fantastic review of this years trial,
he has entitled it - A Dry Slice of History

Fantastic Trial! The Results are in.

10th July - This year, riders were affected by the dry conditions, which can actually be quite harsh and unforgiving, and can quite easily chew the inside of motors if the rider is not careful and prepared with extra filters, and apparently its also much harder on the rider (body) too.

Several history making results came from this trial and I hope that Andrew Warnest will be able to give you the story on what these are soon.

In the mean time - The Results:
Firstly! Congratulations to ALL those who completed the Trial, a great effort.
Congratulations to:
Shane Diener as the Winner of the Open Solo class,
Hector Evans and Shaun Harman as the Winner of the Open Sidecar class,
Mark McConnell as the Winner of the Clubman class, (Mark came all the way from Victoria to compete)
Sean Keller for loosing the least amount of points in the Rally Class.

Check out the results

Here is my chance to say that Riders are still most welcome to send in profiles, and stories of their ride (they don't have to be long - unless you have lots to say) and anyone who has good photos of the trial is welcome to send them to us.
I'd also like to thank Andrew Warnest for his great work in submitting articles and info for this web site, and to Cynthia Richardson who has supplied the rider draw and results. The event would not happen without the great work of the 24hr Committee.
Thank you also to all the riders who have submitted profiles so far.

MORE PHOTOS TO COME IN NEXT FEW DAYS (Webmaster)

Fantastic night!

Saturday Morning (only just - its 00:30 am). It was a real pleasure driving out tonight, caught what should be the Southern Boundary of the 24hr circuit, near Truro (only guessing - we will know where it all goes tomorrow) and there was a little bit of drizzle in Truro. At Neales Flat there is Clear skies, a 2/3rd bright moon (surprisingly the headlights still cut into the darkness very well tonight), a breeze of about 2km/h occasionally springs up to remind you that it's cold. In reality it's a beautiful calm Winter night (something rare around this district, noted for its winds).

Good Luck and a Safe Ride to all those competing and we hope that all riders, officials, supporters and spectators have a fantastic 24hr.
See you at the start 11:00am Kapunda Trotting track.
(Webmaster)

Programme Competition

Ever had an old dunny door and a bathtub you’re not using any more? Don’t want to throw them out, but don’t know what to use them for? Solution – turn them into a sidecar and have a crack at the ‘24’. You may not win, or even finish but you will be sure to turn heads at every control.

Think you can guess who the two young gents are the the photo above????????
Then have a guess and maybe win yourself a mixed dozen of Wayne Ahrens' finest reds and whites from the Small Fry Cellar. Fill in the entry form in the 2006 Yamaha 24hr Trial Programme and drop it in the entry box in the officials room.
Entries Close at 1:00pm on the Sunday of the event

www.smallfrywines.com.au

Smallfry’s Wayne Ahrens, (right) at the finish of the 1989 24 Hour Trial when he finished in 6th outright.

stop press! stop press! stop press!

EUDUNDA ROADHOUSE OPEN FOR THE DURATION

THAT’S RIGHT, THE EUDUNDA ROADHOUSE NOW HAS NEW OWNERS,

And they are proud to say that they want to be involved with our great event and as such are going to stay open for the whole night serving hot and cold food and drinks, as well as fuels. Check out their add in the programme for all the details. Please support Sarah and her team at the Eudunda Roadhouse, next year they may be a fuel stop in the event when it starts at Eudunda and we need to support new people to the event, especially when they are as keen as Sarah and her crew.

WELCOME TO THE 24 HOUR

Programme Previewed

Andrew Warnest has been kind enough to show us a preview to share with you of the "cover" of this years programme.
(you are looking at the front and back covers combined)
Click for a closer view (well worth the effort)
Well Done Andy and crew, I can't wait to get my hands on one (webmaster)
They will be available for the Kapunda Trotting Track during the 24hr Trial and will cost $4.00

Draw Night in review and photos.

Check out what happened on the Draw Briefing night at the Vine Inn Nuriootpa. Article and photos.

Riders - Put Your Profile on the 2006 24 Hour
Reliability Trial Web Site.

Here's your chance to give your Sponsors and Supports some credit, and to give us the spectators an insight into your interests and triumphs. Enter Your Profile Now! (the form will be available till well after the 24hr, so you can still enter your details after all the pressure of getting ready for the trial is over).

Supplementary Regulations for the 2006 24 Hour
Reliability Trial Now Available.

The supp regs for this years event are now available, if you rode in 2005 yours will be posted to you. If you didn’t ride in ’05 and need to get hold of a copy they are available from the following places;

Craker Holdings - Nuriootpa
Trev Otto Racing - Tanunda
Yamaha Pitmans - Blair Athol
Kessner Motorcycles - Klemzig
Motorcycling SA - office on The Parade at Beulah Park.

If you can’t get to any of those places ring John Richardson, (08) 8564 1022 to get a copy sent out to you.

2006 24 Hour Reliability Trial Souvenir Programme

This years programme is already well into the planning stage and will return to the full 80 page edition that was seen in the middle 1990’s. A number of stories will be included including a feature on the ‘greatest’, the riders and passengers who are at the top of their honour roll. Other stories include write ups on ‘The Young Guns’, SA’s up and coming riders; Sidecars, and their national resurgence; we remember Dakar Rally Champ, Andy Caldecott and bring back our look at the yesteryears in the ‘As Time Goes By’ section. All this and a lot more as well will be on sale on the day of the event for only $4.00, with only limited copies – be quick!

Any businesses who wish to advertise in this years programme are asked to contact programme editor Andrew Warnest on 8564 2987 after 3.00pm or by email on antan@picknowl.com.au before the Briefing Night on June 17.
Prices are as follows;

Full Page (A5 size) - $175.00

Half Page (A5 size) - $105.00

Price includes the advert, business name on a number of trophies, and new to this year; inclusion on a web page on this website – with a link to your own website (if applicable). Be quick, the advertising space in the programme is filling fast – contact Andrew today.

Shane Diener V Leigh Bentley - Here they go again!

Once again it looks like this years 24 Hour will be a shootout between old combatants Shane and Leigh. Both have reputably bypassed the Australian 4 Day Enduro Championships (unfortunately being held on the 24 Hour’s weekend!) to concentrate on this event, which is great for all of us. Shane will be chasing a record equalling 8^th win*, while Leigh will be all out to stop him, record his first win in the ‘24’ and rid himself of an unwanted ‘brides maid’ tag. Last year both gave well over 100% effort, and although the margin between them was less than 1 point, the gap back to 3^rd was almost 30 points such was their domination.

* Look for the feature story in this years programme on Shane’s attempt to join the legendary Les Fredericks at the top of the winners list in the ‘24’.

‘Fast’ Fred Weckert – Start Number 30 in 2006

One of the ‘legends’ of the ‘24’, Anthony ‘Fred’ Weckert will have start number 30 this year, again with Damien Nash alongside in the chair. Fred first rode in 1976 on a solo and has only missed one ‘24’ in the past 31 years. He is a 2 time winner (1984 & 1989) of the sidecars, with Peter Menzel swinging and played a big part in the evolution of sidecar design through the early to late ‘80’s. Look for the full story on Fred in this years programme.

Briefing & Draw Night / Presentation Night

Once again the Vine Inn Hotel in Nuriootpa will be opening its doors for the ‘24’ for both of our social nights. We on the Committee are very thankful to the Vine Inn for doing this for us and ask that all of the competitors and their friends and family also show their support of this great venue by coming along a bit earlier to sit down and enjoy a great meal. Meals are available from 6.00pm and it makes the night a bit more of a social occasion between a bunch of people all wanting to do the same thing – ride a bike for 24 hours.

The Vine Inn also deserve our patronage as they do turn away diners in that room just for us. Briefing / Draw Night in on June 17, with the Presentation Night on August 19 – lock those dates in!

Ned’s Pics

Ken ‘Ned’ Hurley is once again in action behind a lens this year. Over the last few years Ned has turned in better and better photos and there have been some rippers! Just check out this years programme for any confirmation needed. Ned will once again be out and about over the ‘24’ weekend looking for the best spots to take great pics. If you are looking for ‘that one pic’ chances are that Ned will get it for you. Chase him up, he’s not hard to find – big tall bloke with a scruffy beard and a camera around his neck – or email him at ned@kern.com.au (he has a whole section of photos on the 2005 (link removed) event here)

2006 24 Hour Reliability Trial - Souvenir Merchandise

With Yamaha coming on board as the new naming rights sponsor for the next 5 years keep an eye out for the new range of merchandise that will become available in the near future. What is there you ask? – I don’t know yet I answer! As yet nothing has been finalised but all will be revealed at Briefing Night on June 17 at the Vine Inn. Yet another reason to get along on the night!

ROLL ON – THE SECOND WEEKEND IN JULY!