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GENERAL => MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE => Topic started by: osti33 on March 17, 2014, 12:04:03 PM
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Wasn't their a straightliners event in Elvington today?
Anyone have any results?
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Yes Ryan. First race at Elvinton today.
Becci Ellis Angelpaws did 239mph :bike: :tu:
Mike
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Nice dry but cool day (50*F) with a steady 16mph tailwind gusting a little higher for our first UK event this year but not many riders out to take advantage for various reasons.All runs were standing start mile.
Fastest time of the day and a new personal best to Becci (angelpaws) Ellis 239.2 mph on her second run of the day,first run was 235.6 mph but sadly a popped seal on the oil filter stopped any further fun.
The ever consistent Jack Frost was chasing some electrical gremilins during the day but finished with a 235.6 mph to top a few 220+ mph runs.
Third fastest on the day was Les Marsh (gixxer les) with a new personal best of 226.3 mph along with several 220 mph runs and possibly would have run faster but he ran out of gearing.
Next was Tony Foster at 216mph and the only other rider over the 200 mark was Barry Beadle at 202 mph.
Myself and a few others should be out next month at Elvington but the Southern meeting booked for Woodbridge is looking doubtful due to a lack of entries sadly.
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Thanks for the updates guys. I appreciate it.
I updated the top speed list to reflect Les and Becci's new top speeds. :tu:
Congrats to everyone that hit 200 or achieved a personal best!
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Nice dry but cool day (50*F) with a steady 16mph tailwind gusting a little higher for our first UK event this year but not many riders out to take advantage for various reasons.All runs were standing start mile.
Fastest time of the day and a new personal best to Becci (angelpaws) Ellis 239.2 mph on her second run of the day,first run was 235.6 mph but sadly a popped seal on the oil filter stopped any further fun.
The ever consistent Jack Frost was chasing some electrical gremilins during the day but finished with a 235.6 mph to top a few 220+ mph runs.
Third fastest on the day was Les Marsh (gixxer les) with a new personal best of 226.3 mph along with several 220 mph runs and possibly would have run faster but he ran out of gearing.
Next was Tony Foster at 216mph and the only other rider over the 200 mark was Barry Beadle at 202 mph.
Myself and a few others should be out next month at Elvington but the Southern meeting booked for Woodbridge is looking doubtful due to a lack of entries sadly.
Ken,
As you know, I passed the torch for updating this list, but I sure anticipate your submissions.
You set the pace for complete, informative and interesting updates.
The only thing missing is a description of YOUR 240.00mph pass! :thumb:
karl
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Not worth starting another thread for but we did have a meeting at Woodbridge on Sunday 6th April,only a few bikes out but Tony Foster was fastest about 212 mph I think in the mile but the track was very green after a damp and mild Winter so traction was very poor.
Our date on the 15th of April at Elvington has been postponed until 22nd April but entries are again looking in single figures at the moment so we hope a few more will come out of the woodwork before then :bike:
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Ken,
Did they get the race in yesterday?
Thanks,
Ryan
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It was a bit wet :evil: and they reversed the course to avoid the wind a little.
Jack frost managed a 243mph or so but sadly an accident to one of the riders has left him in hospital and shook everybody up as you would expect.
I don't want to post any more on this at the moment until the situation is a bit more clear on the riders health.
I will be back when I can say more :thumb:
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Sad news Ken. Fingers crossed for Tony :(
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It was a bit wet :evil: and they reversed the course to avoid the wind a little.
Jack frost managed a 243mph or so but sadly an accident to one of the riders has left him in hospital and shook everybody up as you would expect.
I don't want to post any more on this at the moment until the situation is a bit more clear on the riders health.
I will be back when I can say more :thumb:
Wow! Very sad news Ken. I'm hoping for a full recovery for the fallen rider.
Thank you for the update.
When is your next meet over there?
Ryan
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I am sorry to report that Tony Foster sadly passed away in his sleep last night at Leeds General Hospital following his accident at Elvington.
He was a great Guy and will be much missed by all his friends and our thoughts lie with his family at this sad time.
RIP Big Man.
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Ken:
Thank you for the report,
and so sorry to hear of Tony's passing.
It is always hard to hear of one of our own
losing his life in the sport we love so much.
Please give his family best respects,
from everyone here.
Scott
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:( :( :(
Im lost of words. RIP Tony
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So sorry to hear of the passing Tony.
Thank you very much for the update.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Best Regards,
Ryan
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:( Sorry to hear this.
Sad my thoughts go out to friends and family
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Rest in Peace Tony Foster, my condolences to his family and friends.
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God speed Tony Foster... my condolences to all his Family and Friends
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RIP Tony!!
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Grabbed from Facebook.
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Rest In Peace Fallen Rider, Godsped Tony Foster
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Very sad news , condolances to family and friends
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I've read Tony's name many times, so sad to read it in this way.
May the good Lord comfort his family during this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Mr. Foster......
Dan
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RIP my fallen brother! Another angel to watch over us all.............
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RIP Tony.
Really sorry to hear this very sad news.
My condolences to his family and friends and the top speed riders and supporters.
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RIP my fallen brother! Another angel to watch over us all.............
Amen to that...RIP
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Very deep regrets to hear of Tony's passing. My heartfelt prayers go out to the Elvington community of racers. We all know all too well how hard it is to lose a Friend. Godspeed Tony.
Guy
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Just thought I would let you all know that we held a final last run at Elvington for Tony on Wednesday 21 May before his funeral on the 23rd May. He was taken to the top of the runway in the specially designed hayabusa motorcycle Hurst sidecar and aloud to complete his run down the track at approximately 105mph. He was then taken back to the top of the runway and we all followed him on our bikes, cars and even a big American tractor unit down runway 26 at a more sedated 40 mph.
I'd like to thank all the people who turned up on behalf of his partner Christine and step daughter Rachel, they were extremely touched by the turn out.
It was a very emotional and day with tears and laughter as we his friends and family said our goodbyes to one of the nicest guy's we all had the pleasure of knowing.
Tony was a member of my team at BDR and we will never forget him. He will be with me always. I will miss the big man.
Becci
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Just thought I would let you all know that we held a final last run at Elvington for Tony on Wednesday 21 May before his funeral on the 23rd May. He was taken to the top of the runway in the specially designed hayabusa motorcycle Hurst sidecar and aloud to complete his run down the track at approximately 105mph. He was then taken back to the top of the runway and we all followed him on our bikes, cars and even a big American tractor unit down runway 26 at a more sedated 40 mph.
I'd like to thank all the people who turned up on behalf of his partner Christine and step daughter Rachel, they were extremely touched by the turn out.
It was a very emotional and day with tears and laughter as we his friends and family said our goodbyes to one of the nicest guy's we all had the pleasure of knowing.
Tony was a member of my team at BDR and we will never forget him. He will be with me always. I will miss the big man.
Becci
Nice remembrance, Becci.
I am sure that the participants will recall the "goodby"
for the rest of their lives, as Tony deserves.
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It was an emotional last ride out with a top bloke who will be missed around the paddock.