Hannover Board Track

[flh75]

Last weekend we have been on the (real) Board Track at Hannover /Germany. It was hot, very hot but we had a lot of fun. I can prove now that 125ccm (7,6 cui) are enough to keep you in the wall. Have put a report (in german) to my Blog www.americancycles.blogspot.com with pics and a link to a webalbum with more photos.

Thomas

[pisten-bully]

Thomas... that is awesome! I only wish I could read German... but the photos are very, very cool!

[flh75]

Try Google Translate, but be prepared for a funny translation.
The photo you copied, shows the youngest rider Ben on a special 125ccm /7,6cui AWD Boardtracker from the Fifties, built by his grand-grandfather August Wurring Düsseldorf and an Indian Repro Boardtracker.

Thomas

[c.o.]

Thomas... the funny translation is part of the charm... as always thanks for sharing this stuff!!! Any idea on what sort of speeds were attained?

[flh75]

We go in average 80kmh (50mph) on the concrete track in Bielefeld and a little slower on the wooden track in Hannover. Top speed is abt 90 kmh (56mph) by th 2 strokes. The board trackers are a bit slower.

Thomas

[c.o.]

Those are probably more sensible speeds on those tracks than those of yesteryear. The point of all this I would imagine is fun, not risking life and limb! It's really cool to see a "real" board track!