DQ3

 

Dirtquake 3. Kings Lynn. Saturday 19th July 2014. Race your chopper, 7 months to go, no excuses.

 

Photo, Gareth Buddo.

DIRTQUAKE 2

Yes it was a long time ago and you've read about it everywhere but My friend Gareth Buddo sent me these photos of the day and they are way too good to just sit in my files.

Make plans for 2014, i am...

CHOPPER RE-BORN

I spoke briefly to Rod before the chopper race on Saturday, he told me he had built the bike in 1985 but back then it had two engines and was pink, straight away i remembered it, even had a photo of it on my computer from a BSH feature in 1989. He cut it up and rebuilt it as a more conventional chop a long time ago and it has sat in a corner for the last few years. Now he has new plans and enthusiasm..

DIRTQUAKE (MORE)

 Gareth came down with me and these are some of his photos. If you want to reprint any of them please credit Furmoto photography.

CHOPPER RACING

Ben's XS650, been sat in a shed for years just waiting for the day.

Top bloke Rob travelled up from Devon and it's probably fair to say he enjoyed himself. Have a look on dirty rags and smelly fingers for the full story. Had a fine win and a second place (i think).

Team talk.

Rod's '70s survivor Triumph, another chop that has been sat for years waiting for inspiration. More on this bike in a while.

Trawler was given a hefty looking Z for the day that would have been a handful even on the road. the look says its all over, the muddy trousers says its been over.

 Milo (Mert Lawwill) Hiscox, still carrying Red Marley mud qualified top for the final, hit the dry line and left 'em for dead on his 45. Still with a foot clutch and hand shift and now looking for a new challenge.

Sorry no action shots, it was all too far away for my photographic skills and equipment. Gareth was with me for the day though so hopefully some pro stuff soon.
I know what you are thinking, i was there, i have a chopper..........

THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER...

Couldn't resist gatecrashing someone elses photoshoot of Sideburn's Ben and family .What are the chances of an under 5s pink bicycle race next time ?

DIRTY QUAKE

It happened, it started cold and muddy but it got better (but not warmer). More later, lots more including chopper racing, girls in torn tights, family values and more mud.