The 2023 Burt Munro Challenge drew huge numbers of spectators and racers to its many and varied motorcycling activities during early February and we figured it was worth a small pictorial recap.
New Zealanders are highly regarded for their “can do” attitude and that characteristic, along with widespread general sporting prowess and a mighty mix of bravery and bravado, are at the root of what the world-famous Burt Munro Challenge is all about.
It is that unflagging spirit of determination, coupled with typical Kiwi ingenuity that has made the man the event is named after – legendary Southland bike racer Burt Munro – and of course the event itself, so appealing to domestic and international motorcycle enthusiasts alike.
Today we offer you a small selection of photos taken at the Oreti Beach Races on Friday, February 10, just one of many events on the festival programme.
A little bit of that resourcefulness and imagination (extra large fuel tanks, hand guards, eye shields, modified face guards and goggles, crazy gearing and re-worked engines) that saw such a mad-cap collection of different motorcycles and quad bikes utilised to take on the rigors of racing in wet sand and surf … at phenomenally risky speeds of around 190kmph.
The 2023 Burt Munro Challenge drew huge numbers of spectators and racers to its many and varied motorcycling activities during early February. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Check back here again later this week when we will offer you a few more photos from this extraordinarily-popular week-long festival of motorcycling.
© Words & photos by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ
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