Sydney Norton Day 2004

Earlier this year we were invited to hold our Norton Day at Gannons Park as part of the Lugamo Lions Club Annual Picnic Day. We didn't know what to expect but we decided to go with it and according to the comments from those there we made the right decision.
A couple of days before Bob was asking whether there would be plenty of parking for trailers. I responded that there should be plenty in the surrounding streets. As I putted down Forrest Rd near the park I couldn't help but notice there were heaps of cars already parked in the streets. Bob would not be pleased with me! I pulled into Gannons Park and off to the right there was a large area set aside for trailer parking- I was saved.
The Lions Club had erected a tent for us to sell regalia etc. and donated three trophies. We had a large area to display our bikes with lots of the general public passing by. Some parts of Sydney got a bit of rain but we were blessed with a dry warm day, lots to see and do with food stalls, carnival rides, dancing girls (I'm not kidding), car club displays, a dog show. You name it we had it and there were thousands of people there. If we go back next year you can bring the wife & kids (or not) and know they won't get bored with Just bike talk. As usual the standard of bikes on display was very high. One bloke, who lives locally, brought several bikes including the "Best Non Norton" a 1912 Triumph and to cap it off he rode them all to the show. The boys from Goulburn had a worthwhile trip also taking out a trophy and the Hunter crew turned up in force, Reddo went on a shopping spree in the regalia tent, Bob slacked out and didn't bring the trailer opting to ride his Norton instead. Keep it up Bob and you'll get the pink purse!
We kept it pretty low key this year, if we go back next year we will know what to expect and with a bit more advertising we can get a lot more bikes there.
Just to finish off what had been a great day I got a flat tyre about 4 km from home and not a garage in sight. It was a very slow 4 klm ride home with the back end wobbling every time I hit a bump. This would start the front end. Just imagine a bright yellow Norton wobbling down the main street of Earlwood doing about 10 mph, the rider with legs out trying to keep it all under control. I was glad to get home

Best pre war single Bill’s 1936 16H, with Reddo’s wartime version behind

An immaculate 750 Interstate took the best 750 prize. The winning Fastback and the mighty Gus Kuhn are behind

Just look how gorgeous this 850 is, it took the prize!

Reddo’s taxi service! That’s not the car park behind it’s the classics car display

George took two prizes for his Manx racer. Best Cammy and Best Race Norton

Gannons Park - The fair was huge, plenty of fun for everyone

This classic silver and tan Fastback was the prizewinner.

Norvil 750 Production Racer- 2004 Best Norton Special - Click here to read the story of the featured bike from October's Ocker Noccer