2010 a year in review
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how our blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:
The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is on fire!.
Crunchy numbers
A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 3,700 times in 2010. That’s about 9 full 747s.
In 2010, there were 41 new posts, not bad for the first year! There were 43 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 4mb. That’s about 4 pictures per month.
The busiest day of the year was June 23rd with 109 views. The most popular post that day was Jim Budd.
Where did they come from?
The top referring sites in 2010 were networkedblogs.com, facebook.com, stumbleupon.com, deejay51.com, and en.wikipedia.org.
Some visitors came searching, mostly for nicky hayden, warren willing, jim budd, nicky hayden 2010, and oran park.
Attractions in 2010
These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.
Jim Budd January 2010
2 comments
Castrol 6-Hour January 2010
3 comments
MotoGP: cool advertisement March 2010
4 comments
Jim’s Legacy February 2010
5 comments
The Control Tower January 2010
4 comments
As you can see, we’ve done pretty good in our first year. Thank you to everyone who has visited, commented, and contributed to the success of this site. JB would be humbled, but I’m pleased.
Let’s make 2011 even better, together.
~ Laynie ~
Where are you now Graeme Crosby?
You’ve been living under a rock, in a well, at the back of a cave, if you’re not aware that Croz has released his book “The Larrakin Rider”. Known for his wheelstanding antics on-track, Croz carved his way into the bike racing history with a flair and bravado that was unique to him. He won a few titles, and a lot of fans with his style. Far from being vanilla, Croz certainly was the Larrikin Biker.
I’m slowly reading, savouring and devouring the book and the memories. I’m not finished yet, but by what I’ve read so far, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. If you were into motorbikes and racing back in the 70′s and the 80′s, then this is a must read book for your collection. There’s even a brief mention of a race at Bathurst with Jim, too.
Get your own copy, as I’m not lending mine to anyone – ever, you order direct through Croz’s website. Just tell him that Mrs Budd sent you, he’ll look after you.
Off topic – Anyone want a Corvette
This ’69 Corvette was for sale – 427 Tri Power 4 speed – $61,000. 2 owners. NICE!!
Perhaps it’s just me but yes please! Where’s my wallet?
What’s a lap Bathurst in a XY GTHO like?
Imagine being in an Escort or a Mini with this monster looming up behind you in your rearview mirror. The sound must be awesome. Back to the glory days!!
Video: Wanganui Boxing Day 1983
The names … Robert Holden, Dave Hiscock, Rodger Freeth, Robbie Phillis, Farrow, Avant, Feeney, Magee.
Kim Newcombe – Love, Speed & Loss
2009 NZ Classic Motorcycle Festival featuring Kevin Schwantz riding a Manx Norton, The Britten, Kim Newcombe’s Konig and Norton Cosworth motorcycles.
The documentary – Love, Speed & Loss (click here to view Part 1 of 3)
A documentary about motor-racer Kim Newcombe, who turned heads in the 70s on a König motorbike he developed and designed himself. He was killed racing in 1973 and posthumously came second in that year’s World 500cc Grand Prix. The film mixes interviews and underdog triumph on the track scenes, with Super 8 footage of family life on the circuit, and poignant wife-of-maverick reflections from his widow Janeen. Love, Speed and Loss won best documentary at the 2007 Qantas TV Awards and Air NZ Screen Awards for best documentary, directing, and editing.
source: NZonscreen
