Superbike Team

Formula 1 Production Superbike
2003 Yamaha YZF-R1 1000cc - Ornsby Racing Team - Rider Daniel Ornsby
Competing in the National Superbike Competition.

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Who are we?

Ornsby Racing Team
17 Ryan Street
Linwood
Christchurch
Ph. 03 980-8034
Cell. 021 102-8198
email: ornsbyracing@yahoo.com
Web: www.fitnesscanterbury.co.nz/superbiketeam.htm

The Team Members

Sponsors

Fitness Canterbury
Eric Wood Motorcycles
Yamaha New Zealand
Impwerks
Intouch Computers
Zip Plumbing Supplies
Simons Commercials & 4WD's/Kazuma CHCH
Harewood Panelbeaters

What are we doing - goal ?
Our goal is to take Dan & Yamaha to the top of Production Superbike Racing in New Zealand, and then overseas. It is a massive dream, which requires enormous commitment from everyone involved.

Where are we going ?
Having completed our first season (2003 - 2004) we are now gearing up for the 2004 - 2005 campaign.

2003 - 2004 Season

2003 YZF R1 1000cc Production Superbike (see photo above)
998cc
147BHP
6 Speed Transmission


2004 - 2005 Season - YAHOO ! NEWS FLASH - THE NEW BIKE IS HERE

2004 YZF R1 1000cc Production Superbike
(the following information comes from the Yamaha America website)

It begins with a third-generation, 998cc, liquid-cooled, short-stroke, 20-valve, in-line four-cylinder engine designed to make 180 horsepower power at a stratospheric 12,500 rpm.

Links to information about the new bike:

2004 YZF R1

Information
Specifications
Features & Benefits
Photo Gallery
360 Degrees Virtual Reality Views

Road Racing Achievements

2003/04 Season
* Most Improved Rider - Motorcycling Canterbury
* 2nd Production Superbike - Port of Nelson Street Race
* 3rd Canterbury Cup - Motorcycling Canterbury
* 3rd King of Canterbury - Motorcycling Canterbury
* 3rd King of Ruapuna Formula 1- Motorcycling Canterbury
* 4th King of Levels - Motorcycling Canterbury
* 8th Annual John Britten Memorial Motorcycle Race Meeting - Ruapuna Raceway
* 10th New Zealand Formula 1 Production Superbike Championship

2000/01 Season
* 2nd 2000 BEARS Superstock Winter Road Racing Series
* 2nd Superstock Class - Port of Nelson Street Race

Speedway Achievements

2000/01 Season
* 1st in the New Zealand Grass Track Championship
* After a five-year absence from the sport, I made a return to competition racing towards the end of the 2000/01 season.
I proved that I'm still among the top riders in New Zealand by being
accepted back into first division, and obtaining victories over the
South Islands top riders.

1994/95 Season
* 4th South Island Championships
* 6th New Zealand Championships (Hamilton)
* 3rd New Zealand Under 21 Championships
* 2nd Canterbury Championships
* 3rd highest points scorer (Ruapuna Club)
* Invited by Ivan Mauger to represent New Zealand in the New Zealand
Long Track Grand Prix in Hamilton.
* Competed in the International Golden Helmet series organised by Ivan Mauger,
which toured Australia for three months.

1992/93 Season
* 5th South Island Championships
* 5th New Zealand Championships
* 3rd New Zealand Solo Grand Prix
* 4th New Zealand Under 21 Championships
* 4th highest points scorer (Ruapuna Club)

1991/92 Season
* Started racing in the novice grade, working my way through to second
division, and towards the end of the season, competed in the
first division.
* 8th South Island Championships
* 14th New Zealand Championships
* 5th New Zealand Under 21 Championships

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