December - iiNet

THE
COMPETITION MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF W.A.
To all our members,
Wishing you a Happy Xmas and a
healthy and properous 2013
Club monthly meeting this coming Wed 19th.
There will be a members BBQ prior to meeting at 6.30pm,all
welcome, food & cool drink supplied.
PROPOSED RACE DATES FOR 2013 INSIDE!
Annual Dinner: a very worthy winner of the patron’s trophy was our Race Secretary
Carrie Gardner, pic courtesy Maureen Humphreys.
December 2012
www.historicracing.asn.au
P.O. BOX 568, SOUTH PERTH W.A. 6951 AFFILIATED WITH MOTORCYCLING WA

HCMC OFFICIALS 2012/2013
President: CRAIG MITCHELL 0403 533 539 or 9370 5021 president@historicracing.asn.au (P3)
Vice-President: BOB HUMPHREYS 0412 226 080 or 9295 6184 mdavey@westnet.com.au (P4)
Treasurer: TBA treasurer@historicracing.asn.au
Secretary: Joanne Thompson
Race Secretary: CARRIE GARDNER 9572 9126 racesecretary@historicracing.asn.au
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
PETER MACFARLANE 0418 924 902 or 9279 5349 pemac2@gmail.com
MARK LAING HUGHES
KEVIN WEBB kevinwebb18@hotmail.com (SIDECARS)
TRAVIS REID travis_gsx1100@hotmail.com
Juniors: ROB CLARKE 0449 259 868 (A/Hrs) robc@advancedfuels.com.au
Newsletter/Website: Mick Tesser 9314 1201 adprint@iinet.net.au
www.historicracing.asn.au
Life Members
Les Thomas
Pam Thomas
Colin Golesworthy (Dec.)
Geoff Blennerhassett
Jeff Simms
Ken Vincent
Paul Barfoot
Alan Warner
Club (General) meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Old Caversham Racetrack
(Harrow Road, Caversham- see link for map on homepage) at 8 pm.
The Club was formed in 1980 and the objectives of the Club are:
The preservation and regular usage of Historic Competition Road Racing Motor Cycles & Sidecars in Western
Australia and to promote historic motor sport.
The Club is affiliated with the controlling body of motor cycle sport - Motorcycling Australia.
All events conducted by the Club are done so under the authority of MWA and the General Competition Rules
(GCRs) of Motorcycling Australia. Membership is open to anyone interested in historic motor cycles.
Ownership of an eligible machine is not a prerequisite.
Annual Membership Fees
Annual Competitor Membership: $80 Associate Membership: $40
Posted version of newsletter: $10/year (email version free)

PROPOSED RACEDAYS FOR SEASON 2013
(On wish list) - March 3rd - Wanneroo - Group racing and handicap
March 30th/31st - COLLIE TT and Club Champs Round 1 - Confirmed
May 5th - Wanneroo Round 2 - To be confirmed
June 8th/9th - Collie - Round 3 - Confirmed
July 14th - Wanneroo - Round 4 - To be confirmed
August 10th/11th - Collie - Round 5 - Confirmed
September 8th - Wanneroo - WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - TBC
October 6th or 13th - Wanneroo - Round 6 - To be confirmed
November 14/15/16/17th - Wanneroo - Australian HRRC - Confirmed
November 23/24th - Collie - Confirmed
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Greetings all, hoping this finds you all well, make sure you get plenty of rest and recreation over the summer
break as it looks to be a busy year with a full programme. The dates for Collie have been confirmed and
are available for the HCMC whereas we are waiting for our dates at Wanneroo to be finalised apart from
the November Australian Nationals which are locked in. Lots of track time at both venues so hopefully we
can cater for all comers with three (3) tuning days at Collie, four including the season closer, four race days
all confirmed and another five(5)days racing at Wanneroo , apart from the Nationals, if approved. It looks
to be a big year for our club and it would make it even better if we can see you all out there on the start
line, good hunting on that.
Last Club General meeting for 2012 is next Wednesday (19th Dec) at the Caversham clubrooms and as
it is a busy time of the year for all we hope to keep the content light following a BBQ sausage sizzle and
refreshments kicking off at 6.30pm, so please feel welcome to come along and enjoy the company of your
fellow clubbies.
NOTICE OF AGM: The AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held on the third Wednesday of February
2013 and will follow suit each February. This has been organised to keep in line with the requirement to
be held within three months of the end of our financial year (30th November) so don't muck around and
make sure your memberships are current to be able to vote and have your say for the executive and
committee elections. This will be an interesting year with a very full programme and holding the Australian
Nationals here at Wanneroo and although there will be plenty to do I'm hoping we will get a dynamic and
motivated group to oversee this, with assistance and help from our excellent and generous group of
volunteers and helpers so don't be shy, we have lots to do and you will be part of a team who are going to
make this happen.
The Historic Nationals were held last month at Eastern Creek in Sydney, now known as The Sydney
Motorsport Park by the Post Classic Racing Association of NSW and showcased all classes including the
newly formed Period 6. This track is a pleasure to ride and this was taken advantage of by myself, Brian
Richardson, Brian Donovan and Adam Senior plus their support groups and proved to a great event with
a rained out qualifying making way for two days of fine weather racing. Adam showed them once again
that the business is at the front end of the pack and Brian Richardson once again set the standard for LC
racing. Well done to all who went as this is a big effort to represent our club at a national level, you can
relax a little now as you won't have to travel too far next year although I don't know if Adam can physically
ride in any more classes than he does now.

On a final but sadder note the landscape of the committee has changed with the resignation of both Bill
Hargrave as Treasurer and Annie Tregger as Secretary, who have decided to step aside due to circumstances
arising from a matter where grievances were raised over the handling of a disciplinary dispute concerning
another member of the committee, who has also stepped aside, after a ballot was taken to revoke his
membership. I know this matter will carry some steam into the future but please people, although we are
passionate about our sport we need to bear in mind that we need to rise above personnal grievences on
all sides and work towards the future our club.
On this note I would like to thank Bill and Annie for their tireless contributions and efforts above and beyond
wish them both all the very best for the future, and look forward to seeing them both enjoy their racing in
the coming seasons. Big shoes to fill I know, but have your say at the AGM and please remember we all
come together to race and promote historic motorcycling and although you may not like everybody, at least
deal with each other in a respectful manner in the interest of the sport.
Merry Christmas to all , don't over do it as the season kicks off in March and Stay Upright, regards
Craig Mitchell #32 (sometimes #31)
THEY ARE “THE HUMPHREYS” NOW!
At her recent birthday party, Maureen Davies and Bob Humphreys surprised all who were there by getting
hitched! Maureen is now Mrs Humphreys and Bob is now officially under the thumb:) Our best wishes go
to you both on your marriage and we wish you an even happier future together than you already have.
2012 PERPETUAL TROPHY AWARD WINNERS
Hearty congratulations go to the following members for their well-deserved awards...
Patron’s Trophy - (Ted Stolarski Award): Carrie Gardner
Clubman Award: Robert Clarke and Dave Doughty
Marion Shaw Award: Harry Oldenhuis and Joy Gray
Classic Champion - (Ted Stolarski Award): Craig Mitchell
Post Classic Champion - (John Turner Award): Murray West
Forgotten Era Champion - (Mel Bristow Award): Travis Reid
Most Improved Rider: Rodney Buckley
Most Improved Sidecar Team - (Alan Warner Award): Bill Hargrave and Annie Tregger
Best Prepared Machine - (Dean Harrison Award): Mike Stephenson
Junior Sportsman Award: Kathleen Mercer
Post Classic Senior Champion - (Bill Whitworth Award): Steven Roderick
2012 FINAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS POINTS STANDINGS
The final corrected placings are available on the club website, due to a hitch we cannot get them in a
format suitable for Mick to use in this newsletter, but I’m sure those of you who don’t own a computer or
have access to the internet can find someone who does, should you need to see them or have a printout.

ISLAND CLASSIC 25-27 JANUARY 2013 - Guest appearance by Giacomo Agostini
A reminder we will be loading at Craig Mitchells premises as usual. There are confirmed 9 from 14 spots
available. The cost will be $299.00 per bike return- if all 14 positions are filled - this includes :
- packing crates, unloading container at PI
- re packing crates @PI
- truck to and from rail head to track
Crate size: MAX size 2100mm x 1250mm x 700 - CHECK YOUR CRATE - TOO BIG WON’T GO!!!!!!!!!
what it doesnt include:
- crate
- packing your crate at both ends
- transit insurance
I have a reserve list already, sorry I cannot accept verbal bookings, please contact me for payment
options
SHEDS: none left up the top
I have negotiated marquees with PI operations up the top behind pit garages as garages are hard to get
6 x 3 $395
6 x 6 $650.00
powered, lockable, water proof, these will be in the middle around the Poms/Kiwis/American teams, X1
has been booked and sold out in 2 days!!!! (6 x 6)
For sheds, book thru me or contact David Catchpole direct at PI Operations
DEPOSITS REQUIRED - $100.00 MINIMUM, FULL PAYMENT /BALANCE REQUIRED BY 31/12/2012
Regards, Murray West - 0407687759
CHANGES TO LEARNER APPROVED MOTORCYCLES LAWS
The Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) is to be introduced to Western Australia on 14th
January. This allows Learner riders with an R-E class licence to ride approved motorcycles up to 660cc
(including many vintage models). For more information and a list of eligible machines please use the
following website link..http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/26649.asp
MWA STATE AWARD WINNER TROPHIES
Winners who didn’t attend the MWA Award Presentation Night will be presented with their medals at this
coming general meeting on next Wed 19th Dec.
SAM CLARKE REVELS IN WILDCARD RIDE AT MOTO GP
HCMC club member Sam Clarke (16) has returned from the 2012 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in
Victoria after he received a wildcard to enter the Moto3 event last month. Clarke qualified for the race
in 31st place, despite crashing in the first qualifying session and finished the race in 25th position. A
fantastic effort by Sam and we wish Sam all the best with the bright racing future he has ahead of him.
BRYAN STARING GETS GRESINI MOTOGP RIDE
West Aussie Bryan Staring will ride the Gresini CRT bike, contesting the 2013 MotoGP World Championship
on board the Go&Fun Honda Gresini CRT bike. Bryan is a three-time national champion in 125GP,
Supersport and Superbike. In 2012 he contested the FIM Superstock 1000 series,and also rode as a
WSBK wild-card for Pedercini in his home Phillip Island round. He will ride alongside Alvaro Bautista,
the Spaniard starting his second season on Gresini's Honda RC213V in 2013.

FREMANTLE MEN’S SHED FILM AND SUNSET RIDE
Thought the members may be interested in a ride and film I am organising with the Vintage Motorcycle
club of WA and the Fremantle Mens Shed. The details are as follows: Saturday 2 February 2013
A sunset ride starting from Fremantle Men’s Shed (Cnr Nanine St and Stevens Street White Gum Valley)
6.00pm ish (will update closer to the day) 6ish
Passing through Centre of Fremantle, along Victoria Quay over the bridge and along the beach to
Cottesloe returning to Men’s Shed for a BBQ, bonfire, and refreshments followed by screening of the
film Twice Upon a Caravan under the stars, on an outdoor screen.
In 1932 Robert Fulton rode a 500cc Douglas around the world. The trip is well documented in the book
“Once upon a Caravan”. The film is made up of the 16mm film that Fulton shot on this epic trip. 40,000
miles 20 countries and 3 continents, this is an extraordinary record of a changing world seen through
the eyes and mind of a venturesome traveller.
After the film there will be a casual get together with the shed crew around the bonfire for chats, camaraderie
and a few refreshments with possibly a bit of impromptu music.
There is plenty of trailer parking at the Men’s Shed, while we will have a few sausages available you
may want to bring something to sling on the BBQ or toast on the fire. You may also want to bring a camp
chair or rug to sit on and the refreshments of your choice.
All are welcome.
OFFER OF HELP FOR ISLAND CLASSIC - Roger Parham - email: rog-erp@live.com
Hi Mick, if anybody is looking for help at the 2013 Island Classic I am available - as long as I can book
a ticket in time.
2012 AWARDS PRESENTATION/ANNUAL DINNER - Mick Tesser
Well, there is no doubt about it, the night was one of the best ever in regards to the food - even my partner
Colleen said the oysters were the best she had ever had, and the very hard to please food-wise Paul
Barfoot also praised the quality and quantity of the tucker! Typically I was gassbagging to anyone would
was unlucky enough to sit near me and only had a bit of lettuce and a chicken nibble or two so I can’t
tell you what the rest of the food was like, other than that all I have spoken to have said how good it was.
The smorgasborg type serving system worked very well, no wait-persons struggling with plates of food
between tight spaces, cold food on plates or small serving portions, and queues went very quickly so
everyone filled themselves up to the brim no doubt.
The bar staff were kept on their toes throughout the night, and those dancers amongst us, (well I did get
up and boogie once at least!), like the Thompsons and others, jived all night along to the tunes spun on
the turntable and had a few over-indulgers singing along merrily.
The presentations themselves were very amusing and entertaining, particularly the speeches of Rob
Clarke, rubbing it in to young Sam Clarke about how many trophies an “old bugger” was accumulating
compared to the “young guns”. Thank you speeches were generally kept very short for some reason this
year, maybe we were more interested in the food and drinks than our usual speechifying - usually you
can’t shut us up! Club Patron Steve Riley gave a very good talk about the contribution Alan Warner had
made to our club and our sport in general over many years when recognising the awarding of Life
Membership to Alan Warner (who was unable to attend). Bob Humphreys accepted the award on Alan’s
behalf.
All in all a great night and a big thank you in particular goes to Bill Hargrave and whoever helped him
out setting up and running the event and cleaning up the next day.

Pics courtesy Maureen Humphreys

FOR SALE: - Alpinestars two piece black leathers. Jacket: USA 44/EURO 54, Pants: USA 36/EURO 52. Suit average build 75
to 80kgs. Not a mark on them. Worn twice. New $900. Sell $600.00
- Dainese summer jacket with armour. Worn twice. Not a mark on it. Size 50.
Call 0417987747
FOR SALE: RJ's two-piece leathers, Kevlar reinforcement, suit rider 175/185 cms tall, 70 to 80kgs. Zips OK, no rips. $200 neg.
For pic see Gumtree ad. ID1007907564. Ph. 0428 525 067
FOR SALE: I have received a number of 115mm angle grinders with my roller starter motors, these are genuine Hitachi 115mm
- 41/2 inch no plug , $89.00 each?? RRP $235.00. 6 only available. Murray 0407 687 759
WANTED: CB450/500 twin parts or bike, contact Daniel daniel_gill@westnet.com.au
FOR SALE: MOTARD RIMS, Talon hubs , Excel rims ,with a 320mm Moto master disk and front calliper , near new set of Mettzler
Drifts ,and a new set of Tyre warmers : $1500 ono. Come with wheel spacers for a Honda CRF will fit other bikes. Also have
complete CRF 450 with STM slipper fitted for sale , offers? Marc 0407 772979
FOR SALE: Racing leathers DRIRIDER size 46. Two piece padded / armour with back protector and knee sliders. Suit 6 foot
medium build person. Black, red, and white in colour. Good condition. $350.00. Gary Tenardi Ph 92571138. M 0458297372
WANTED: Yamaha TR3. Running, in good condition if possible. Contact: Dave Manning 0448099270 or email karstdave@gmail.com
FOR SALE: FZR 1000 1988 Racebike P6/Rule 20 Fully setup fast racebike for historic racing. This bike has always been a front
runner and has front & rear suspension sorted/revalved etc, full race exhaust sytem by D&D Racing, tuned and dynoed at 123hp.
Comes with spare wheels, new slicks, levers, handlebars and rear sets, new fairings in box, big bore piston kit ready to be installed
(Wiseco). REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE was $9000 NOW ONLY $7000
or pm Jason on 0414 496 346
FOR SALE: HONDA VF1000R 1984 LIMITED EDITION MODEL 30,000km, excellent condition, on club licence.
$5,400 ono Ph 9293 2093 (H) - Ken
FOR SALE: 1980 LC 350 YAMAHA This is a well sorted race bike, strong & reliable motor, ported cylinders, fresh Pro X pistons,
fresh crank seals, 28mm Mikuni Carbs,Cycleworks Chambers, Braced frame & swing arm, 35mm forks, Progressive
springs, Gold Valve Emulators. Modified rear shock with RM250 remote reservoir fitted. 18" spoked alloy wheels, Dunlop K300
GP tyres, braided brake lines, performance disc pads. $7000.00
Yamaha RZ250RR 1985 29000kms, new paint, decals, tyres, battery, $3000.00
All: Contact Murray 0407687759
FOR SALES - Dunlop race tyres: 325-350 x 18 KR124 /KR124A, 375/500 x 18, 350 x 18- all made 2011
FRESH STOCK- NOT SOME OLD RUBBISH PUSHED OVER THE WEST!!!!!!
AVON AM 20 /AM 22's-90/90x18-110/80x18 - made 2011- fresh stock call for sizes
Roller starters- new chassis ava soon - available from $350.00 kit set or fully assembled
Murray 0407687759
FOR SALE - Suzuki Katana, 1983 1100, one owner, NZ kitted model. $12000. Paul: 0408 941 048
FOR SALE - 1957 ES2 in a Slimline frame, Wellworthy alloy barrel, Alfin alloy head, all new internals, magneto, Amal carb, Akron
rims, new Avons. John Tickle brake. There is also a brand spanking new alloy tank to go with it.
David Watkins: docwatto@bigpond.net.au
FOR SALE: Honda CBR150R Junior Road Racer or Sportslight Racer, good condition and well maintained, comes with spares.
Only $3500 Please phone John on : 043 999 3640
WANTED: GSX 1100 Period 5 race bike. Phone 0418 880 503
All Fuel Tank repairs Ali, steel, stainless steel tank repairs, can make new fuel tanks for old classics, general Ali TIG welding.
John Harris: 0404 215 944
FOR SALE: Period 5 Sidecar, Kawasaki - $8,500 - Contact Mick on 0429 192 964
MACHINIST AVAILABLE: machine work, latheing, turning, milling etc, by skilled tradesman - good rates, top quality,
phone Terry Fell on 9561 1754
FOR SALE: BSA 441 VICTOR SPECIAL 1970, fully restored inc motor. $6500 Bolt: 0427 387 304
FOR SALE: BUCKET RACER - Honda H100, spare tyres and other spares - $1250 ono. Colin: 0403 922 542
DENT WIZARD - PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL - Mobile dent remover.
ROD DANIEL ph. 0409 700 022 PO box 141 Mundaring WA. 6073