Mt Tarrangower Hillclimb, Maldon, Victoria, Australia.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:23 pm

Thanks, guys. Andy, EVERYONE gets the same care from me, as a motorsportsman and rider myself, I know the risks and do the utmost to make sure the hurt are looked after. Frankly, I would climb into a burning car without hesitation to rescue a driver if need be. My main concern was the methanol in his Rudge's fuel tank, it burns with a invisible flame, and I made sure first he wasnt burning before I attended him.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:25 pm

Nick wrote:So, would this be like the Oz version of the Pikes Peak hillclimb?

Kinda, Nick, only its a mile long, not as long as Pikes

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:18 am

BajaBronco13 wrote:Friction shocks now those are the cat's @$$. I love it. Those still look great on traditional hot rods. Nice pics Rod.

Chris

Yup. Got a set of friction shocks for the '38 that I'll never get to building...

Post by **SteveG** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:36 am

ChaseTruck754 wrote:Yup. Got a set of friction shocks for the '38 that I'll never get to building...

Wanna sell them? My dad might be interested for his rat rod.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:02 pm

Nope. They will be going on the '38 at some point. Just not sure when I'll ever get around to building it.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:33 pm

Some video from 2008 / 9.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CX9Yylp6yk

bajabuck · Post by **bajabuck** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:02 pm

Very cool event Rod. Thanks for the pictures. I really dig the old bikes, especially the AJS.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:45 am

I wish I could have gotten more, Buck, but I was kinda busy all weekend. That yellow Norton is scary fast, the rider has some HUGE cajones to go that fast up the hill. He has won the MC part of the event for the last 5 years, including this one

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:55 am

EDIT UPDATE:
Before I forget, an update on the fallen riders. I am pleased to report that both riders are ok.
The Rider on the Rudge is now at home. A clearer picture of his injuries has emerged. A broken scapula, front and rear shoulder, broken ribs and a fracture to the left leg. He is recovering well.

The Ducati rider has a broken right collarbone and some bruising to his arms and hip but is otherwise ok. He also lost a bit of bark from 2 fingers on his left hand.

hobbyturnedobsession · Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:06 am

Ouch. At least they're ok.

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