Team HIGH ROLLER’s Will Stolk pics from his travels all around the world, not a bad pics for us but even better is the fact Will goes hard at whatever he’s doing whether it be travelling, skiing, partying & girls. Especially with everyone at the PLAYBOY MANSION (pic coming soon).
Keep going hard Will & keep the pics coming!!
-HR Crew.
HR Graphics Kit on a Husky WR300
A picture of a Fan’s bike sent to us decked out in a HIGH ROLLER graphics kit.
NICE work!!!!!!
To purchase your own HIGH ROLLER graphics kit for your bike, head to ring master images on the link below:
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These are the Pics from Aus Idol, while DJ Peter Gunz was there on Rock Night.
-HR Crew.
RFDmx/Conoco Phillips Underground Tour
Greef Industries Round Four Results
Rhys Hillier returns to the top of the podium at the final Australian round of the 2009 series.
The riders were treated to perfect weather and a beautifully prepared course at Wayne Back’s property in Boonah, Qld, for the last qualifying round of the series. The course featured two 75ft ramp hits and a poppier 55ft ramp, which added a bit of variety for the riders.
Riding in his old mans backyard, Todd Back was first rider out onto the course and wasted no time hitting all the jumps, showing all the boys how it should be done. This set the tone for the rest of practice, with all the riders conquering the course and throwing down some impressive tricks.
Cameron Sturtridge impressed in practice after coming back from his crash at round three of the series, throwing tricks off all the jumps on the course. Jake Thornycroft had a bit of a moment when he over jumped the poppy ramp and landed on the flat ground, but he came back and soon had the course dialed in. At the end of the two practice sessions all the boys were eager to get into the first round of Qualification.
For the second week in a row, Unit’s Joe Sheppard was the first rider out onto the course, throwing out a solid run to get things under way. Luke Saunders again impressed when he took to the course, riding with a smooth style and throwing out a big bag of tricks.
Unfortunately disaster soon struck, when Cameron Sturtridge lost his footing while attempting a flip and he hit the ground hard. The ambulance was called, and meanwhile the next rider onto the course, Chris Peck, also had to hit the eject button and came down with an injured ankle.
The boys were taken to Brisbane as a precaution but both were later cleared of any serious injuries.
After seeing two of his mates go off in the ambulance, Rhys Hillier came out and rode incredibly solid, throwing out the best run of the day so far. Rhys’ run had massive extension on all his tricks and he finished it off while a perfect backflip.
As the riders went out on their second round of runs, the mood was slightly tenser as nobody wanted to see another rider get injured. Adam Bayard lightened things up by throwing his best run of the tour, but also doing a great display of goon riding to finish his run, which was enough to earn him the Greef Industries Goon Award for the day. Matt Lindores continued his impressive form, throwing out massive whips and huge extension an all his tricks.
At the end of the two runs, the judges decided that Lindores, Sheppard and Hillier would go into the three man final. Lindores was the first rider out and impressed with his smooth style but a couple of small mistakes put him out of the running. Sheppard hit the course next and executed his run well, putting the pressure on Hillier to put together a perfect run. Once out on the course, Rhys threw out his best run of the day, including a massive nine o’clock nac and a perfect nac flip to end his run.
At the end of the day, Rhys got the win and extended his lead in the series, with Sheppard in second and Lindores in Third.
The series now heads overseas for the final, to be held in Dili, East Timor on the 18th of October.
The RFDmx/Conoco Phillips Underground Tour would not be possible without the help of our great sponsors, Conoco Phillips, Dirty Pumper, Sloth Industries, Slide Condoms, Greef Industries, High Roller Energy, Motorsports NT, Unit, PDL Toll and Northline Freight.
Greef Industries Round Four Results:
1. Rhys Hillier
2. Joe Sheppard
3. Matt Lindores
4. Luke Saunders
5. Jake Thornycroft
6. Todd Back
7. Sam Balnaves
8. Adam Bayard
9. Chris Thomson
10. Lance Russell
11. David Muir
12. Cameron Sturtridge
13. Jesse Fairfull
14. Chris Peck
Overall series standings and the riders qualifying for the final in Timor
1. Rhys Hillier 97pts
2. Joe Sheppard 85pts
3. Matt Lindores 80pts
4. Todd Back 51pts
5. Adam Bayard 47pts
6. Jake Thornycroft 46pts
7. Sam Balnaves 44pts
8. Lance Russell/Jesse Fairfull 39pts
10. Truman Carroll 38pts
For more information on the RFDmx/Conoco Phillips Underground Tour, go to www.rfdmx.com.au
DJ Peter Gunz showing his support to HIGH ROLLER Energy while performing on Australian Idol last sunday with Scott the Brickie. Did you see the HIGH ROLLER logo on Sunday night? Let us know.
-HR Crew.
With the few short weeks since racing in the warmth of Queensland Raceway, it was back to work for the Championship leader, and back to the cool weather of Southern Victoria.
Phillip Island, probably the best race track in Australia for young, fast, and brave Formula Ford drivers to show what it means to race wheel to wheel at 230km/hr plus speeds and put it all on the line in the quest for that golden moment… being crowned National Formula Ford Champion.
To go down in the history books forever, with the names like Tander, Lowndes, Whincup, Ingall, Davison, and others in this 40th anniversary of Formula Ford is what all young race drivers aspire to…
Opening the weekend was the traditional Practice sessions, and it was Percat who topped the morning time sheet with the fastest time of the day. ” About what we expected here as we tested last week and I was able to run around on old tyres for most of the day in the low 1 min 38 second mark, so I feel comfortable that the SONIC boys have given me the car to do the job this weekend” smiled Percat.
Friday was a busy day for Formula Ford, with the unusual case of having 3 sessions in one day and the final being the sole Qualifying session, held late in the afternoon. Percat rolled onto the circuit followed closely by team mate Mitch Evans as they sprinted away from the field looking for clean air to set a time. ” I got out of the gate pretty fast, knowing that the new tyre here is only good for a maximum of 3 laps, so I put my head down and thought I had done enough… but it looks like Mitch caught a little bit of a tow from my car, and that was enough for him to Pole it, but having said that the 2nd row is hardly the end of the world, and we will work hard to win the coming races” smiled a determined Percat, with his focus firmly on the Championship.
Saturday was going to be over quicker than usual, with race 1 the only item on the agenda for the Formula Ford racers.
Percat got a cracking start from his 3rdGrid slot, instantly firing past Scott Pye, and ran formation with Mitch Evans over the opening lap, building a solid gap back to 3rdin what was a brilliant demonstration drive by the SONIC team mates. Having split the field wide open, it was then Percat’s turn to lead as they exchanged the lead numerous times over the course of the 10 laps, however it was Percat who held sway and won his 11thrace of the year. “Mitch had some really good pace in that race, but I knew that once I had seen off the best of his new tyres, I would be able to win…. It was also nice to reset my own lap record here, and that one might last for a while too!” said Percat on returning to the garage.
Sunday was going to be Championship day, well that is what Percat had in mind when he rolled out for race 2.
Nick explains “I have set myself targets and goals all year, and this race was like no other, if I had the pace to win, which it looked like I did, I would go for the win… but I wanted to wrap the title up today so the Gold Coast event can be a bit of a celebration for myself and the SONIC team”
So with it all to play for, Percat lined up alongside team mate Mitch Evans in typical Phillip Island conditions, cool, wet, and changeable by the minute.
Getting a good start from Pole, Percat put in a blistering opening lap, nearly 2 seconds faster than his nearest rival and laid the foundations to his victory early in the race. ” I felt very comfortable out there, and was able to dictate the pace right to the finish, so I am very proud to have been able to take victory in not only this race, but that seals the 2009 Championship, something I have been working towards for a long time” said an obviously over the moon Percat.
Race 3 was held only hours later, so it was a quick turn around for drivers and mechanics, as they formed up the final race.
Percat once again got a great start from Pole position and led the field away. The circuit had taken a spattering of rain in certain sections of the track moments before the start, leaving the field to feel out the grip from corner to corner, however it wasn’t long before the safety car was needed to clear up an accident on the approach to “Honda” corner.
“I was pretty comfortable by that stage really as I had good tyre temperature, however following the safety car restart I was pretty much a sitting duck, as I was first on the road with the damp conditions, being the “pioneer” in finding out the grip levels, I managed to fire it off the road at Siberia, and it took me a long time to get it back through the grass and onto the track…. But these things happen, and its my only mistake for 2009, so I figure I was due one!…” said a circumspect Percat knowing that whatever happens, his goal for 2009 has been achieved, and in grand style!
With one more round remaining for 2009, and the championship his, there is only one more record for Percat to take with him, and that is the most wins in one year, currently held by Steven Richards at 13…. Nick just needs one more to equal that…
“Right now I am off to Hawaii with Lucas Dumbrell who is taking me for a holiday in the sun, however there is a small chance that I could go back to the UK and go one step further at the Festival which would be nice, but that will really depend on finances coming from somewhere… So if there is anyone willing to back me to win it, I will certainly give it a good crack!” beamed Percat.
If you have not already voted, Nick is in the running to win an entry to drive in the “GRAND PRIX SHOOTOUT” which would see the most successful Formula Ford driver in Australia’s history given the chance to compete on the world stage! http://www.grandprixshootout.com/
http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/10915/
Votes close at the end of September, so vote now and tell a friend! You could be the one to get Percat over the line!
For all the latest news visit http://www.nickpercat.com/
-All of the HIGH ROLLER crew would like to congratulate sponsored Formula Ford driver NICK PERCAT for Winning the 2009 Formula Ford Championship, Nick’s hard work and professionalism throughout the whole ‘09′ championship paid off and was well earned, Congratulations Nick!!!!!
Don’t forget, to help Nick win a place in the “Grand Prix Shootout” vote for Nick at http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/10915/
Let’s help this talented young Aussie show the world what he’s got.
-HR Crew.
RFDmx is pleased to welcome aboard two new supporters of the RFDmx/Conoco Phillips Underground Tour – High Roller Energy Drink and Motorsports NT.
We are stoked to have High Roller as the the official energy drink of the UGT. High Roller will be a great fit wth the tour, and in these tough economic times it is great t see an Australian company giving there support to the up and coming riders in the sport.
Motorsports NT have also stepped up and given there support, which is a real step outside the box for the RFDmx crew. The final round of the UGT, in Dili, East Timor, will feature FMX and a full day of MX racing, and Motorsports NT have come on board to help us get the Nothern Territories top riders over for the event.
RFDmx Welcomes both High Roller Energy and Motorsports NT to the tour, and thanks them for their support!
-HIGH ROLLER is proud to be a part of the RFDmx FMX Tour, we know how much FMX talent there is here in Australia and this is the perfect Series to showcase this. This underground Tour is just the start, watch this space!
-HR Crew.
Coastal KTM would like to announce that Danny Anderson will be rejoining the team for Super X Series 2009 contesting in the Pro Lites aboard the all new 2010 KTM 250SXF.
After finishing his motocross series with MX Rad Danny approached us to rekindle our partnership from last year, which seen us take Digs to top 4 over all and top privateer in Pro Lites in the Super X.
With what we learned together last year and with the new 2010 KTM 250SXF on board Danny will be testing and training with team mates Daniel McCoy, Mitch Austin & Luke Bond to mount a strong challenge on the series.
-HR Crew.
