Biggles Racing

08/12/2025

Hmmmm....We're not the only ones that have noticed this it seems!

In Dec 2021, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in the Waikato followed government suggestions and took it upon themselves to implement a requirement for a My Vaccine Pass to be shown to gain entry into their facilities.

Fast forward four years and they are congratulating themselves for successfully resuscitating four members of the public who experienced life-threatening cardiac events on their premises.

On 28 Nov 2025 their FB page noted:

“This is the fourth cardiac event at Hamptons in five months (first on the track) but all four patients have lived to tell the story and continue life’s amazing journey.
Our team have played an instrumental role in saving four people’s lives, along with the public, volunteers and our amazing medical providers , NEMS, Event Medical, St Johns and the Westpac trust Helicopter.”

Have they considered that they may be responsible? That mandating a novel medical procedure 4 years prior may be the cause of the cardiac events?

Sudden cardiac events are happening in every sphere of sport and life, not just Hampton Downs.

30/11/2025

A few years on since our press release confirming our withdrawal from the motorcycle racing scene due to the over reach and unfair treatment of those competitors that decided to remain unvacinated. There was a bit of an uproar at the time by many that thought we, and others that made a stand against this segregation, were "cookers" and "conspiracy theorists" simply out trying to make trouble. Many years later, we still stand by our decision made amongst much opposition.

It was the hardest decision to make considering we had just announced our partnership with Kawasaki NZ as their new Superbike team going forward for the nzsbk. Many years racing and building a recognizable BRT brand in the racing fraternity was all let go on the management principle that was under attack from the powers that were. Medical freedom of choice and protecting the NZ Bill of rights. Some things are more important than racing.

Many people ignored this and succumbed to the enormous pressure to get vaccinated by a procedure that was untested and result unknown. Many people have suffered due to these decisions since. Many people are still burying their head in the sand and not seeing the world for what it actually now is.

I'll just leave this here and let you join the dots yourself.... or not a the case may be.

For the record, this was NEVER normal prior to this mandated vaccination.... absolutely NEVER normal.

07/05/2025

I've waited before posting on here since the tragic news of the talented racer and utmost top lad Shane M Richardson passing from the horrific accident that happened at the British Supersport race at Oulton Park earlier this week. There are no words that can describe the loss we all feel, and paying respect with words seem hollow and a little pointless.... yet here we are.

All I can really say is my heart goes out to the family at this time, and especially Hannah James who met Shane when she and Billy Redmayne came to NZ racing with us at BRT for the Cemetery Circuit Suzuki Tri series many moons ago. Little did we all know what events would unfold following this meeting...

I remember picking Hannah up at the airport in Daytona USA, all excited and looking forward to meeting up with Shane again who was competing in the Daytona 200. We all hung out together at the race track with Seth Devereux and had a right old laugh together. What memories. What a guy.

Fast forward a few years there they were, Shane and Hannah together with a couple of kids, seemingly the world as their oyster. We all thought she had found her happy ending.

As was said earlier, what a tragedy it all is, and we are certainly all mourning and thinking of you Hannah. I pray somehow you find the strength to go on and be proud of what you and Shane achieved and overcame together as a team, I know you will be the best mum you can be to your kids, always reminding them forever more who their dad was, and how much he touched so many peoples lives.

RIP mate. We already miss you and feel opportunities lost.

***picture of the team when Hannah and Billy joined BRT***

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to all the Kawasaki BRT supporters! It's been a tough year for many, but all you guys and girls, rock Santa's socks!

Have a great Christmas and enjoy your break with family and friends.

13/12/2021

13/12/2021 ***PRESS RELEASE***

It is with great sadness that BRT Kawasaki must resign ourselves to the fact that unless changes occur, we will not be racing this forthcoming 2022 NZSBK season. This is wholly due to the announcement by MNZ on the 29th of November to confirm they will be allowing events to be run using the vaccine passport system.

Whilst we understand it is a tough position for everyone to be in, MNZ included, we as a team have previously made our position unequivocally clear that we will not allow any form of coercion to possibly be a defining factor for our team members. This could potentially influence their choices of what we believe to be solely an individual’s decision as to what medical procedure or otherwise they wish to partake in. We cannot see any benefit in our team management insisting on, and policing any individual’s choice on the sovereignty of their very own bodies. We find this current culture of acceptance abhorrent and unethical. We are not “anti-vax,” nor do we have any opinion to be shared on this topic here. This decision is completely about the clear discrimination that the use of the vaccine passport creates for those who have chosen not to have the vaccination for whatever reason they decide.

This decision is wholly a Biggles Racing Team decision, and we do not purport to be the voice or opinion for Kawasaki NZ or indeed any of our amazing sponsors or supporters. As a team, we stand united against discrimination of any kind, no matter what the supposed benefits one way or the other is claimed by those complying with, and enforcing said discrimination. We will not be dictated to by any ruling that is clearly at odds with these unwavering principles and ethics we hold close to our operating procedures.

Needless to say, we, as many, will be disappointed with this unfortunate outcome, but we can only hope clear and wise people will prevail at the end of all this nonsense, and BRT Kawasaki will once again be able to “Let the good times roll!”

For this coming season, it looks like the mighty Kawasaki ZX10R’s will be tucked up nice and warm, staying brand new, waiting for what we hope to be a much better future for our sport than what is currently the case.

Thank you for your understanding and support, and we welcome/encourage other teams and racers to make a solid stand as we have here.

Merry Christmas to you all and have a happy new year.
Team BRT Kawasaki

07/11/2021

Update regarding NZSBK Championship 2022. At this stage, the first two rounds in January 2022 have been canceled.

On the positive side, it looks like we've got some more time to get up to speed on our mighty ZX10R's now!

NZSBK 2022 Update From Grant Ramage NZSBK Series Director

Dear all

We recently committed to provide plenty of warning around plans for the 2022 NZSBK series. We recognise the need to provide surety for riders so they can make or amend plans. We also need to ensure we also provide a safe environment for all attendees.

We have reviewed the current situation and the recent Government announcements and sadly have to advise we are unable to run round 1 at Ruapuna and round 2 at Teretonga of the NZSBK series in January 2022.

Again, our apologies. We know that like us, you will be disappointed with this news but we wanted to ensure that everyone has time to manage or reset their travel, leave or family plans through the holiday season with plenty of notice.

Note, this is only for the initial two rounds. To support the riders with planning and provide all stakeholders with appropriate notice, we will be reviewing the national COVID situation through the next 2 months. We’ll target providing a further announcement in the middle of January 2022 regarding:

1. If there are any changes to the two North Island rounds scheduled in March 2022 that riders will need to be aware of.

2. The possibility of rescheduling or providing some South Island events to be run after the North Island rounds.

Please also note:

1. The Government’s traffic light system is expected to be implemented, but there are no known introduction dates.

2. Once the proposed traffic light system is in operation, that under Green or Orange, we should be able to operate as normal with no limits in attendees. However, vaccination certificate requirements are likely to be in play to allow this. This may mean that to attend events, a record or evidence of a “Proof of double vaccination” as mandated by the Government may be required. Please be prepared for this as it may take 3 -4 weeks minimum to achieve double vaccination status.

3. We understand that there will be some strong opinions on the above policy, but we may have little choice on the subject if we wish to run events and this is out of the club’s and MNZ hands.

05/11/2021

She's Alive!!!!! Jason and Campbell had their first taste of a Superbike on track at Levels today.

They were asked how it went and the general consensus was "I'm scared!"

🤣🤣🤣🖕🖕🖕

20/10/2021

Tough times for event organizers at present.

NZSBK 2022 – Covid Status

We’re in uncertain times and recognise that lockdowns and borders are still in play. While running the NZSBK series is the forefront of our plans, we need to recognise that the current national wide restrictions have the potential to significantly impact the ability for riders to be able to attend the first two South Island rounds.

At some stage we will have to make a call if things don’t improve on the restrictions status.

We want to provide plenty of opportunity for riders to plan accordingly, so while planning for the events is well in hand, there is still significant risk that not all riders will be able to attend.

To support the riders, we intend on making the call based upon the Govt’s lock down rules as soon as practical after the Government’s announcement at 4pm on 1 November*. We recognise that riders need time to make plans or cancel plans for travel, ferries and accommodation.

• Please Note that after this date, Government restrictions may adversely impact this decision.


Regards

Andy Skelton – Commissioner, Road Racing MNZ

07/10/2021

PRESS RELEASE:

With some discussions surrounding the mandatory vaccination to participate in MNZ events going forward, we thought we best get in front of this issue to make our position as a team clear.

Although BRT Kawasaki is extremely excited to participate in this years NZSBK with brand new Kawasaki ZX10R Superbikes, we believe in free and open choice for all our team members to choose what’s best for their own health. Our team culture is not of coercion or intimidation, and we are a close-knit group with a mantra of “Let the good times roll!” Health choices and medical procedures of our members is not a conversation we as team management should expect to be involved in at all with our members, unless they so desire to discuss. It is private and confidential information, and of no concern for the management of our team.

For this reason, should mandatory vaccination become required to participate in MNZ sanctioned events, we will not be competing in these events in the future.

This is absolute, non-negotiable, and not up for further discussion.

03/10/2021

We're getting just a little bit excited in the Kawasaki BRT camp!