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News
The latest news is at the top of the page. (28/12/08)
Seasons Greeting to All
The 24hr Trial Organising Committee would like to wish everyone the best for 2009.
News about new Supp Regs and Entry Forms
Hi All, Wow! some riders - both local and interstate are really keen!
They have tried sending in 2008 entry forms for the 2009 event.
We have now taken the 2008 forms off the web site.
Please don't use them for 2009 as there will be new ones for that event.
Each year regulations change, and we need to adjust our Supp Regs and entry form to suit.
We will publish new ones for the 2009 event when they become available.
Don't want to miss out? Keep checking the News page.
Yamaha 24 Hour Trial 2009 - Can You Last All Night?
Press release - News about the 2009 event, and some changes.
check it out (PDF 144kb).
We encourage you to download the PDF and print it out for others to read and perhaps you have a favourite bike shop interested in displaying it for others to read, and help promote this great event.
2009 - Yamaha 24hr Trial Date Announced
The 2009 event will be held on the 11th & 12th July 2009.
To go along with this date will be some new ideas for the trial in promotion, and management, all to keep up with what is happening in other events, yet keep this event unique. So keep tuned!
Bike fraternity raise Money for Cancer Council
Thanks to Shane Diener for his appeal to raise money for the Cancer Council, as his way of remembering his sister who passed away this year, the bike fraternity has generously donated $490.10.
Yamaha 24hr Trial - Stories in the Bike Magazines
trailzone - Issue 19 Sept/Oct 2008 - www.trailzone.com.au.
Look for a Full page photo of Shane Diener on the back, and then turn to page 30 for another great shot of Shane, and a great story by Murray McLerie with photos by Clubby. Six pages of photo and story. Well done to those guys for bringing the story of our unique trial to the rest of Australia.
Dirt Action - Oct 2008 - http://dirtaction.com.au
Thanks to Jim from InMotion Photography for this news.
Jim says that Dirt Action will have an article in the October issue due out soon (may be already now). They have used several of Jim's pictures from the 24hr. Jim took hundreds of photos and you can see them here
Bayden Smith sends in new photos - of Control 17 (not sure)
Thanks to Bayden Smith for sending in some more great photos of what he thinks was at Control 17.
View the photos here
RIDERS EDITION DVD’s Preview online
Thanks to Chris Caust for sending in this preview of the Rider's Edition of the video available for sale now. Chris is also taking orders for the full version too!
View the 2008 video promo here - WARNING: This file is BIG - a shade over 10mb.
So if your download limit is small or you are on a slow connection - be warned. (why not have a look at Chris's 2006 preview instead) View the 2006 video promo here (its only about 4mb)
Craig Datson sends in photos of various sections
Thanks to Craig Datson for sending in some 344 great photos again this year of various sections of the 24hr. You can tell Craig loves experimenting with his camera and there are some great scenery shots as well. Craig has contacted us again to say that if we sell any of his photos that the sale can go toward the web site. THANK YOU CRAIG!
View the photos here
Great 24hr Photos from InMotion Photography
Thanks to Jim for letting us know that there are some 935 top quality photos on the InMotion website. Jim will also do collages and has some great shots.
View Jim's photos here
Presentation Night photos published
A Great night had by all, thanks to all those who came along to share some time.
Article and link to photos.
RIDERS EDITION DVD’s at Presentation Night
Thanks to Chris Caust for letting us know that there should be a Rider's Edition of the video available for sale at the Presentation Night - This Saturday Night.
View the 2006 video promo here
(Chris and his team didn't produce a DVD in 2007 and is back by popular demand)
Home Page Photos updated with Open Sidecar & Open Solo Winners
Congratulations to:
Chris Schultz/Stuart Gerhardy as the winners of the 2008 Open Sidecar and
Shane Diener as the winner of the 2008 Solo - and a Record 10th time for Shane.
Congratulations also to Max Hutchenson Sam Hutchenson on being first in the Clubman Class and
Neil White in the Rally Class
And a BIG Congratulations to ALL those who finished the event.
Troy Wilson & Dave French sends in photos of Start and Control 9 & 13
Thanks to Troy Wilson & Dave French for sending in some great photos of the Start and Control 9 and 13. Troy has contacted us again to say that if we sell any of his photos that the sale can go toward the web site. THANK YOU TROY!
View the photos here
Yamaha 24hr Trial 2008 - Final Results
Thanks to Ben Zander for sending in the Final Results.
A Bonus this year is Ben has included Class Results for the top 3 positions
View them here (PDF 182kb).
Ben reminds us that the Presentation Night is on the 23rd Aug 8pm
Details Here - why not bring the family.
Bayden Smith sends in photos of Start and Control 4 & 5
Thanks to Bayden Smith for sending in some great photos of the Start and Control 4 & 5.
View the photos here
A 24hr Story from Brad Tom - Bike 66
Thanks to Brad Tom - Rider 66 for his story about entering the Yamaha 24hr Trial (from New South Wales"). View his story here.
24hr Control - It Rocked All Night!
Thanks to the Keyneton MCC for sending in their story about their 24hr Control (they had an "in" and "out"). View their story here.
More Stories and Photos Coming Soon
Just a quick note to say that KMCC has written a great story about their 24hr Control and
Brad Tom (from Orange NSW) has also written a great story of his ride as Bike 66 in the 24hr.
Troy Wilson tells us he has 81 photos to send and Craig Datson who is a regular contributor of 24hr Photos says he has 344 photos of this years trial to come too. (these will all take a little while to organise getting to the web, so don't go too far away!!!)
Tony Glasson - Writes a spectator point of view
Thanks to Tony Glasson for sending in a short summary and some great photos.
View his story here (and direct link to his photos).
2008 24hr Trial - Provisional Results
Thanks to Ben Zander for sending this in.
View them here (PDF 111kb)
Story Added by Bike 47 - Luke Edelbauer
great story and photos - thanks Luke for sending this in.
View this Story here
2008 24hr Trial - Photos
Several Spectators have send in photos or are about to - so please come back again in a few days (Mon morning now)
All Web South photos now uploaded. (1246 in all)
Main Control 0 - Start (326 photos) ✓,
Control 5 Lap 1 (60) ✓,
Control 6 Lap 1 (18) ✓,
Control 21 Lap 1 (68) ✓,
Main Control 25 - Lap 1 - End & Control 0 - Lap 2 - Start (154) ✓,
Fuel - Eudunda - (between C6~7)- Lap 2 (12) ✓,
Fuel - Truro - (between C16~17) - Lap 2 (7) ✓,
Control 18 Lap 2 (33) ✓,
Control 2 Lap 3 (57) ✓,
Control 3 & 4 Lap 3 (28) ✓,
Fuel - Eudunda - (between C6~7) - Lap 3 (4) ✓,
Control 12 Lap 4 (8) ✓,
Control 13 & 14 Lap 4 (16) ✓,
Control 18 Lap 4 (213) ✓,
Control 25 Lap 4 - Finish ✓ (261),
View the photos here
Thumbs up for the 24hr - from New Zealand
Chris Power - our first International Competitor (New Zealand)
writes for "Dirt Rider Downunder" here is a story about his first ride in the Yamaha 24hr Trial.
Chris had never competed at night before and he finished a very credible 3rd place
View Chris's Story here (External web site, look for the article - "Power Ranger Does 24 Hours Non-Stop - With a Podium!!!" )
A Quick Summary of the 24hr
Andrew Warnest Writes a Summary of the 24hr
Including Provisional Results for the first 3
Andy will be doing a full report later - View Andy's Story here
Photos starting to be uploaded
We have finally sorted out the photo display program and are starting to upload photos
Its a fairly slow process, so please be patient, as we have some 1,300 photos to put on
View the photos here
Please email photo2008@24hrtrial.org to order any photos,
and tell us the photo numbers (and preferably the album they are in as well).
Photos in the online photo album are reduced in quality and have a watermark.
Photos are generally taken with 7mp cameras and generally are about 3 ~ 4mp in full size, but there are some at lesser quality taken with a 2,1mp camera (still ok for 6x4 printing) that we will send to you.
Cost per photo = $2.00 (to your email address, full size and no watermark).
If you want lots of photos - please email your requests and it might be better if we send them to you on a CD (same cost per photo - but add $5.00 for CD & Post & Pack).
Proceeds go to running this web site, thank you. (webmaster)
ADDED NOTE: We are now adding photos from some other 24hr enthusiasts and these photos are copyright of the respective photographers. If you spot a photo you want, please email us and we will pass your request on. These photos may vary in original size.
Sidecar boys Sam & Max Hutchesson Mum writes her view
great story and photo - thanks Mandy for sending this in.
View this Story here
Story Added by Sidecar boys Sam & Max Hutchesson
great story and photos - thanks Sam for sending this in.
View this Story here
Quick photo summary of the Start at Control Main - Ducati
Very quick summary - as we are out to get more photos. Sadly NED is missing this year - car broken down - so no photos from NED at all.
View this Story here
Faboulous Morning of the Trial - Come see Start at Kapunda Trotting Track
From here you can get info - still time to buy merchansise, see the bikes arrive back to the finish
buy some lovely food from the Kapunda Hospital Volunteers and much more. Make all those who finished like "Heros".
Please send in YOUR story or photos of the 24hr
If you have a story to tell, why not send it in (check out previous years for some ideas). We especially like to hear about how the riders went, but it could also be about a how a control got started, why you got involved; anything! Note that stories will only be published if suitable. Please Send Stories to webmaster@24hrtrial.org and
photos to photo2008@24hrtrial.org (if you want to send more than about 20 photos - please email this address and we will set it us so you can upload directly - thanks).
Andrew Warnest Writes the Latest News
There is no doubt about it, our Younger Historian, Andrew Warnest has again found some great little items to keep you interested, and also the latest news about "This Year's" Trial. To add to it he has sent in some photos of old 24's and one of our latest riders. Thanks Andy!
You can find many more articles and photos in this years Programme.
View Andy's Story here
Rider Profiles Are ONLINE
Well, after a few hiccups and a couple of long night sessions we are proud to bring you the 2008 Rider Profile section. We would like to thank those riders who have already supplied their profiles and encourage all of you to submit yours.
View Rider profiles here
RAIN - It's raining!!!
After such a long dry spell, this weekend and right up much of Monday - leading up to the 24hr, the district has had good rains for the last couple days. This is brilliant! The Committee (and we bet the riders and farmers) are pleased that the rain has dampened down the track, as it makes it so much better to ride. It remains to be seen how much more rain the district gets. We hope that it will remain dry now, for the rest of the week, until after the conclusion of the Yamaha 24hr Trial, and then we hope there are good rains again for our farmer friends.
Just checked out at Neales Flat they had 33mm over the weekend and up today.
Did I mention that it is "FREEZING COLD" - please everyone - take care, it looks like it might be a cold and wet one this year.
First Rider Profile Entry Received
Just shows some people are keeping a close eye on the website
Congratulations to CJ - Colin Jenke for entering the first one and Bradley Hintz a close second (Webmaster)
Their entries will be available later tonight.
Rider Profile Entry Form available
The form took a bit longer to get online this year, sorry guys and gals (Webmaster)
Riders Place your profile here
Visitors View Rider profiles here
Programme Cover and Contents Revealed
You can check out the cover for the 2008 programme and read what the Contents Page has listed. Why not check it out? It looks like it will be another great publication, one to keep too
Dont forget - you get a MAP with the programme too.
Rider Draw List (UPDATED) 02/07/08
You can download the Updated Rider Draw List as a PDF. Why not check it out?
Rider Draw List as a PDF (60kb)
Rider Draw/Briefing Night News
We have just added a page with photo and short news from last night (28th June 08)
Why not check it out?
News from Committee Meeting 26th June
This year the Yamaha 24hr Trial is going "International" with a New Zealand rider entering
We also have more interstate registrations than usual too (more news as we get it).
High number of entries received It is going to be a big and exciting event, more entries than usual, with 149 entries and 23 as sidecars (entries not closed at this stage - of the 26th meeting). One rider is on a 20 year old bike (there may be more).
Andrew Warnest (our local historian) says there are a few other historic things happening this year too, so we look forward to reading about them in the programme.
Anyone still contemplating entering and wish to download entry forms from this website - PLEASE USE THIS YEARS! Download Entry form here (also contains supp regs).
Don't forget to come to the Rider Briefing Night - TONIGHT - if you can, its a must to get the latest news about the track and rules. Causty has organised some video of previous years event - to be shown too.
"Ned" will be taking photos, along with some of our other regulars and "Causty" will be doing video.
.jpg) Merchandise has arrived Check them out here |
.jpg) Committee check the Trial Route with much excitement before the actual meeting |
Sponsorship Advertising
This year Andrew Warnest is the person to contact for trade advertising
Programme and Website adverts. fill quickly, grab them while you can.
08 8564 2987
For Sale Page Added
This year we have added a "For Sale" page, why not check it out, and if you have anything you would like to sell, bike related, contact us. There is a small charge - which goes to running the web site.
2008 Track in brief
This year the Yamaha 24hr Reliability Trial will start at Kapunda and head toward Eudunda,
stopping for fuel at Eudunda and moving around to Neales Flat. From there we will head to Truro for refuelling. Leaving Truro to head to St Kitts and over to the Greenock area,
across to Bethel and back into Kapunda. (This is just a brief description, drop into the Kapunda Trotting Track to get a map and programme and check out the action there, Food and Drink available, as are toilets).
Committee Meeting
News from the Thursday 12th June committee meeting was all positive and go,
Entry Forms have been rolling in (they were only posted a few days earlier) - if you haven't got one why not download it here?
Merchandise was decided on, (a page coming soon to this web site),
Map of track layout viewed, investigate a special "Spectator viewing area" is being investigated. Suggestions from competitors and sponsors discussed. Also how to promote the event better.
Advertising Rates set at $175.00 for a full page and $105 for half page, - ask Andrew Warnest for details to get on board with advertising in both the programme and on the web.
The programme will be on sale by the Kapunda Scouts at the Main Control - Kapunda.
Catering at Kapunda Main Control will be by the Kapunda Hospital Women's Auxiliary who raise money for the local hospital, so please come and buy your food from there for this very worthy cause. Planning for the event is moving along well.
Reminder! The riders Briefing / Draw Night is on the 28th June at the Angaston Town Hall (Institute) Dinner and Bar is available. Phone for Bookings on 85642014.
This Riders Briefing is compulsory for Riders and Passengers to attend. Plus we will have a briefing on the day for the interstate riders.
Next Committee Meeting 26th June.
SA Reliability Championship Series
This year the Yamaha 24hr Reliability Trial is part of the "SA Reliability Championship Series" There are six events in the series. Some info found on the MSA web site
New 24hr Trial Video
I heard from Causty that he has reduced the price of previous Video/DVD's.
Chris also says he will film again this year. Chris is hoping to do it for the riders to have a copy and for presentation Night. Chris says
"It might not be a full production(at this stage), see what happens, need the helpers if we were to do onboard cam stuff."
As we all know what excellent videos Chris and his team make, we are all looking forward to it,
and if anyone has some experience and/or is willing to help Chris - please contact him
See the 2007 Video page and while there check out the previous great videos he has done. (webmaster).
Riders Briefing / Draw Night
The riders briefing / draw night is on the Saturday the 28th June from 7:30pm at the Angaston Town Hall (Institute) Dinner and Full Bar Facilities is available before the presentations from 6pm.
Phone for Bookings on 85642014.
This Riders Briefing is compulsory for Riders and Passengers to attend. Plus we will have a briefing on the day for the interstate riders.
Presentation Dinner
Our Presentation Dinner with be on Saturday the 23rd of August from 8pm at the Angaston Town Hall (Institute) Dinner and Full Bar Facilities is available before the presentations from 6pm.
Phone for Bookings on 85642014.span>
Friends and Visitors Welcome.
New Committee
Chairperson: Glen Wundenberg,
Brett Tomkins, Wendy Holmes, John Songalio, Rocky Williamson, Darren Heidenreich, Matthew Blenkiron, Shaun Blenkiron, Andrew Warnest, Chris Caust and Kylie Bullock
ROLL ON –
THE SECOND WEEKEND IN JULY!