WPS road racing

[Issues]

don't know much about it, 16 december at Queensland raceway. We will try make it.

[Gix11]

Ok. So maybe I should know, but what's WPS for us non racer types?

[Issues]

not sure but the bikes I saw in the pick where r6, zx6 n those sorts

[papa smurf]

WPS are a financial & superanuation company that sponsor a wide range of motorsport & race teams.
Some of those include the Team Australia indy car team & of course the WPS V8 super car team.
It is run by the Gore brothers, one of whom made an unsuccessful & very controversial move recently to basically take over the running of Australian dragracing.

[Gix11]

Cheers Rick. That clears up that nicely.

[suxukifreak]

I found this......




After a successful 'bringing back of the bikes' to Mount Panorama for the
2007 WPS Bathurst Motor Festival, Event Organisers have announced the
involvement of motorcycle enthusiasts will be increased for the 2008
event.

While special deals were on offer for members of bike clubs for Easter's
running of the Event this year, 2008 will see two new initiatives
installed into what is fast becoming a motoring experience not to be
missed.

A Street and Custom Motorcycle Show and a Club's Display Day will feature
on the bill for the upcoming WPS Bathurst Motor Festival, perfectly
complementing the Event's drawcard -- the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour to be held
on Sunday February 10.

Motorcycle Show and Display Coordinator for the WPS Bathurst Motor
Festival, Greg Hirst, said that he looked forward to inviting even more
bike enthusiasts to the hallowed ground of the Mountain in February.

"It was a great turnout at the 2007 event with over 120 bikes in the 'Show
and Shine', and I am looking forward to seeing more come back in 2008 for
the new events," said Hirst.

"Saturday's Street and Custom Motorcycle Show will have a family focus and
is open to all types of motorcycles and riders, with trophies awarded
across a number of categories and cash prizes on offer for the Best Bike
overall and the People's Choice.

"The Clubs Display Day on Sunday the 10th of February is open to all
motorcycle clubs interested in displaying their bikes and entry is free to
all participants, with special awards presented across twelve categories."


WPS Bathurst Motor Festival Event Director James O'Brien said the Festival
was looking to incorporate all aspects of the motoring industry at the
spiritual home of motorsport -- Mount Panorama.

"While circuit racing remains the focus of the Event, we are continuously
looking to introduce new and improved elements annually to add to this
great event," said O'Brien.

"Following that theme, I am happy to invite bike enthusiasts back to the
Mountain in February, for what I believe will be the perfect accompaniment
to the feature event -- the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour.

"Last year's two-wheeled involvement was a fantastic addition to the
event, and I look forward to welcoming even more of our local and
nation-wide motorcycle club members to the WPS Bathurst Motor Festival
with the addition of these two great initiatives to the Event's
repertoire."

Saturday's Street and Custom Motorcycle Show will feature Live music from
11am and feature awards across 15 categories. Participants can pre-pay to
Greg Hirst or pay at the gate, with day trade displays and camping also
available. Entry to Sunday's Club Day Display is free for all participants
-- please see below for full details.

The 2008 WPS Bathurst Motor Festival will be held at Mount Panorama on
February 8-10, incorporating the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour on Sunday February
10, for which entries are now open

Street and Custom Motorcycle Show- Saturday, 9 February 2007
Awards on offer:
Best Bike of Show -- cash prize
People's Choice -- cash prize
Best Custom American
Best Custom British
Best Custom Japanese
Best Stock American
Best Stock British
Best Stock Japanese
Best European
Best Three Wheeler
Best Classic (pre-1980)
Best Race Bike
Best Off-Road Bike
Best Trade Display
Best Club Display

Schedule and Costs:
9.00am -- 11.00am: Entry and Show Set-up
11.00am -- 4.00pm: Competition and Display
4.00pm: Awards Announced
4.00pm: Show Parade on Circuit (TBC)

Pre-Pay -- riders and pillions who pre-pay before 31 January 2007 will
receive a $5.00 discount, with prices as follows:

Adult: $25.00
Children under 12: Free (pillion or passenger)

To prepay fill out a booking form available from Greg Hirst on
bikes_at_bathurst@hotmail.com, or call 02 9635 076