Thanks very much to John Coleman for offering to help on the weekend when we were 
in a spot of bother, we were very grateful regards Paul, Doug & Jackie.

Attention Dirt track riders

"Due to the continued problems with the track, the Dirt Track meeting at Broadford on the 28th has been cancelled"

New Dates for Dirt track

"We have set some new dates for the remainder of the year:
Practice Aug 23rd, Sep 13th, Oct 11th.
Racing Aug 30th."

Chas Hern's latest reports

Easter creek report just in, to read report click here

Chas's Queensland race report  to read it click here 

DIRT TRACK

7 HCV Members have got their MV Officials licences, so the club has organized some events for 2009.

Dirt track dates are as listed below
 
May 17th practice
May 24th race day
 
June 21st practice
June 28th race day
 
November 15th practice
November 22nd Viper race day
 
Some more events will be added during the year.

Trials riders day

"The Harley Club is having a trials riders day on 
29th March at our Broadford property from about 
10.30a.m 
Bring your bike and try our sections."

DIRT TRACK PRACTICE DAY

We  had a meeting with a number of blokes willing to help out at
the Dirt Track this year, It looks like we will have a lot more
helpers thank goodness, a practice day has been organized for the
weekend of the 22nd of March.

Some good news to report 

Club member Kerry
lost her precious '74 Bonnie she had owned for 28 years, 
Peter was contacted by someone who said they had a bike to
give to anyone who had lost a road bike that wasn't insured.
He told them about Kerry and he said to come and pick it up for her. 
Peter picked it up this week and surprised her with the new wheels.
The generosity from everyone has been truly amazing and Peter would 
like to thank Geoff from Longwood for this amazing gesture. 
The bike is a brand new Yamaha V-Star 650.

The smiles say it all.

We're really happy for you Kerry.

To see some pics of Kerry, Yakka, daughter Bonnie and the '74
Bonnie and the new bike click here. 

Historic donation to bushfire appeal

The Historic Motorcycle Racing Association of Victoria (HMRAV) has
decided to donate its gate takings from its Victorian Historic BEARS
and F2 Sidecar Championship event to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal,
with a minimum $6,000 donation.

The event will be held at the State Motorcycle Sports Complex at
Broadford on the April 4th and 5th and celebrates classic motorcycle
racing, incorporating sidecars and solos from 1919 to 1980, BEARS solo
racing and modern Formula 2 sidecars.

The HMRAV would also like to invite all bushfire survivors to the
event free of charge, to enjoy a day of motorcycle racing and walk
amongst the machines.

Tickets will be distributed through the effected areas via local
community groups and the CFA. The HMRAV would like the Broadford APEX
and Broadford Scouts groups for their assistance.

The HMRAV, with the assistance of Motorcycling Victoria, Motorcycling
Australia, www.mcnews.com.au, Australian Motorcycle News, will promote
the event to boost the gate and provide a larger donation.

Further information can be found on www.hmrav.org or
www.sidecaraust.info.

2009 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza still going strong!

April 11 –12 - Easter 2009

The 2009 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza
will still be run as planned, despite rumors that
it had been called off, I'm sure this will be an event not to be missed

The 2009 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) is still going strong and
looks set to take the historic motorcycle world by storm come the
Easter long weekend.
Motorcycling Australia (MA) recently received some phone calls from
concerned bike enthusiasts after hearing rumours that the event had
been cancelled.
With more and more entries coming in and trade stalls lining up to
secure their place each day, the inaugural Bonanza is steaming ahead
with huge momentum is definitely STILL ON!
If you have any questions about the Bonanza or know the origin of
these rumours please do not hesitate to contact the Event Director
Peter Drakeford on 0422 299 003 or by emailing peter@ma.org.au.
Entry forms are still available and can be downloaded from the
Motorcycling Australia (MA) website at: www.ma.org.au/hbbb.
Entries close on Friday 27 March 2009 and should be faxed back to 03
9684 0555 or mailed back to:
Motorcycling Australia
PO Box 134
South Melbourne
Victoria 3205
This massive event will be held on 11-12 April 2009 at the Victorian
State Motorsports Complex at Broadford so stay tuned to the MA website
for all the latest updates www.ma.org.au.

Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza gala dinner filling fast
Book your seat for the night of nights

Saturday evening, April 11 2009, will be the chance to unwind, don
some smart clothes, and enjoy fabulous food, wine and illustrious
company under a fully-lined marquee in the centre of the Broadford
complex.
The evening will commence with pre-dinner drinks prior to moving into
the marquee itself, where dinner will be served from 7.30. This will
consist of a professionally-catered four-course meal, with drinks
provided by the award-winning Tahbilk Wines.
Following the meal, our guest of honour for the weekend, 1969 World
250cc Champion Kel Carruthers, will take the stage to recount details
from his fabulous career.
This began in Australia in the 1950s and took him to total domination
of the local scene, before moving overseas to a world title and two
Isle of Man TT victories.
After retiring from racing in the mid-1970s, Kel’s legendary tuning
skills and vast experience became the critical factor in guiding first
Kenny Roberts, and later Eddie Lawson, to World 500cc Championship
titles.
He remained firmly connected to the sport until last year, when he
decided to retire and enjoy events such as the Broadford Bonanza and
others around the world.
Individual dinner bookings are $110 fully inclusive, or $1000 for a
table of ten. Dress is smart casual.
The seating is strictly limited to 250 people and the dinner is sure
to be a sell-out, so book your spot now for the social occasion of
what will undoubtedly be a memorable weekend.
For further details contact the event secretary, Peter Drakeford, on
0422 299 003.
For Booking Forms, visit www.ma.org.au/HBBB.

Read Chas's Report  click here

For photos click here

Bush Fire Tragedy

I guess everybody is well and truly aware of the tragic bushfires
that are sweeping through Victoria, unfortunately a lot of our friends and 
members of the Harley club past and present live around Kinglake and Flowerdale 
a lot of them have been affected , good news is that, so far we know,

Our former St John Lady Bev
Bob and family
Ray,Ray's Mum, Kelly & Kids
Gibbo, Robyn & Kids
Vicky, Nigel & Kids
Garry, Karen & kids
Kerry, Ray & Bonnie
Grant Dianne, Yipp & Samantha
are all ok, but a lot of these families have suffered massive
property damage.
We'll keep you up to date as we find out more.
We really feel for you, we're relieved you are safe .

If anybody can help with these items 

Generators, leads and gerry cans are needed by those with houses
staying on the mountain until power is restored. If any members can
help could they ring Pete Hern on 9716 2590.

Chas's 2009 test at Phillip Island

Chas just got back from a 2 day test at Phillip Island. he received his new
bike the day before leaving and with Chris and Rod working over time
getting the wheels and fairings painted, the twins were ready for
there first outing together.

Chas wanted to thank Marty from Underground designs for the pile of stickers,
Bandit Tyre warmers for getting him heated up on the track. Also RC
Motor sport for the support, Kirk McCarthy award, Mobil, EK Chains and
Phil Tainton for the help over the weekend.

For photos click here

Keep up to date by checking Chas's new look web site www.chashernracing.com

To read more click here

There is a Dirt Track survey on the MA website ( www.ma.org.au ). 

This has been as a result of the forum last year, so jump on and fill it
out, it isn't going to be on for much longer and will give them some
feed back.

Practices will be going ahead, but we're not able to have one this
month unfortunately. Dates will be fixed soon, but again we need a few
extra heads on the management committee to add some more ideas. It's
not all that hard. Most of the time there is a meeting every month at
the MV office, but it can also be at some ones house, factory or shop
if that's easier.

TV viewing info

2009 Aussie Speedway Title on the air with Channel Ten

The 2009 Australian Speedway Championship will make its television
debut this Sunday 25 January on Channel Ten with part one airing at 1pm
AEDST on the network and part two taking to the airwaves on 1 February
at 1pm.
With a long list of big-name riders taking to the track for the 2009
Title, enthusiastic crowds and spectacular racing, the Championship
coverage looks set to be exhilarating viewing.
Tune in as sixth-ranked World Speedway rider, Leigh Adams, takes to the
track in search of a record-breaking 10th Aussie title against the
likes of Chris Holder, who placed second in the 2008 World under 21
Speedway Championship.
Watch as the Championship snakes its way through three different states
stopping at Gosford and Newcastle in New South Wales, Mildura in
Victoria, wrapping up in Gilman, South Australia.
If you missed the action then make sure you tune in on Sunday 25
January to see Australia’s best battling it out on the track.

Thanks to John Coleman and Fish for finishing off the concrete apron,
it has come up fantastic and we can get into the inside now and work
out what we're going to do, more ideas from members please.

To see photos click here