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The 6 Hour 2009 “Take your place in History” |
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The 6 Hour 2009 “Take your place in History” |
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The 6 Hour 2009 “Take your place in History” With just under three weeks to go, the countdown is well and truly on for The 6 Hour Endurance Race. The race weekend is fast approaching and the big names are now coming out in force. They will be part of over 25 teams vying to go down in history as the winners of the last ever race at Oran Park on the 21st – 22nd of November 2009. Presented by Bel Ray oils, the 6 Hour will be the last race meeting for this historic circuit. With a maximum of 32 teams set down for the race, 26 teams have already been confirmed as starters. Many international riders will take part in the event, with Warwick Nowland, Gareth Jones and Russell Holland listed amongst the teams so far. There has also been a diverse number of bikes that have entered from Kawasaki ZX10’s,Yamaha R1’s,GSXR 1000 & 750,KTM Super-Duke, Harley Davidson XR1200 and even the possibility of Co-Promoter James Spence swapping his 09 R1 for the all new Aprilia RSV4 Factory. A full teams list will be available on Tuesday 10th November. There will also be a number of exhibition stands including iconic models of previous 6 Hour winners, as well as the Defence Force, Stay Upright , Peter Addison’s Motor Books and a display of restored Japanese bikes from the last 30 years. All of the riders will be on track qualifying Saturday and doing what they do best on Sunday in what is shaping up to be a huge motorcycling weekend for Sydney, with $25,000 in cash and a myriad of prizes already confirmed up for grabs, making it one of the biggest prize purse in recent years. Sunday morning will see a Past Champions Parade before the start of the big race. The iconic 6 hour race will include a Le Mans style start with riders being given their starting orders by racing legend Kevin Magee. Alan Blanco, Marketing Director for the 6 Hour, has confirmed the first part of the 6 Hour’s promotion. “Ten/One HD has confirmed that they will put to air later in the month of December a two hour program of the 6 Hour event with Daryl Beattie and Greg Rust providing the commentary” The TV package will provide teams riders and sponsors more exposure than any other race meeting in the country! Tickets for the event are available online at www.the6hour.com.au with an early bird discounted price of $25 or $35 at the track. Your entry ticket will get you in the gate both days. Interest from the motorcycling community has been overwhelming. Jack Ahearn and Kevin Magee are just a few of the names that will be in attendance, but everyday motorcyclists have put the 6 Hour on their calendar to attend and support. The 6 Hour’s James Spence is very pleased with ticket sales. “Our hospitality bookings have been most popular and there are only 100 more seats available till sold out. Online bookings are now starting to take off. The 2009 6 Hour will be a celebration of Motorcycling for all involved” said James. Spectators have not been forgotten, not only can they expect an actioned packed weekend of racing, but there will also prize giveaways and chances to get involved in the bike and trade displays. Special commemorative merchandise will be available trackside, along with trade stands, displays and trackside bar facilities, so there will be something to interest everyone. If you are contemplating entering the event and being part of history, you will need to act fast, as entries close on 10th November to ensure your inclusion in this year’s must have publication, The Oran Park 6 Hour souvenir program. For further information, visit www.the6hour.com.au |
