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Poison HistoryThe poison rally has started in 1998 in a place called Boons - between Magaliesburg & Koster. For starters, the fact that there was no late entrance fee, but if you did pre-pay, you received a free Poison Rally T-Shirt. Because of the 9km dirt road, we gave each entrant a Printed Poison mug and all entrants could help themselves to a scoop of Poison Punch – the so called “Dust remover”. Games were different from the usual tug-of-war, slow race and tyre throw. Games included things like knife throw, tomato throw, gladiators and the fieta dronk game. This was also the start of JB, from Skeletons, becoming a DJ. We had to continuously ask him to turn his music down because it was over powering the DJ’s music. The DJ had to attend to an emergency at home and the obvious choice was to ask JB to take over. Needless to say, he saved the day. Poison 1999, was the last rally of the Millennium and almost the final Poison Rally. An asshole and his friend decided to attend the Poison for different reasons. Instead of having fun, like the rest of us, they stole the Coke truck’s battery (those years R1 850); Gazebo (R2 500) and the best of all, a Cooler-trailer (R16 000). 1013 people attended and braved the 9km dirt road, once again, and in true Poison style, it rained. The pre-paids received the Famous poison belt buckle. Interesting events included “The Poison road test” – take one standard Suzuki GS 850, fill it with enough fuel and oil. Start it and keep the throttle wide open while timing it until it seizes. 1 Minute 23 seconds later, flames Standard class: As they come – the more standard the bike, the higher the points. The age and the mileage must be considered. Cleanliness plays a major part. Rat class: Any bike – Matt black is compulsory. If you never clean your bike, the result is a dirty bike, not a Rat. Parts are not chosen – they are picked up. Lots of non-standard parts. Oil leaks compulsory. Standard plus custom parts e.g. indicators, chroming and spray jobs. Different in appearance from all the others. No doubt of mistaking this bike from stock bikes. Style most important. Framework & fork extensions Standard low-rider with custom parts. Chopper look without compulsory frame work. Designed for comfort and style. Based on performance and street racing. Brutal look preferably with a big fat rear tyre. Anything which does not directly contribute to performance is kept to a minimal. Rear mudguard cut down or changed. Twin headlights. Due to the support the previous two years, the Poison had to move to a bigger site in 2000. Thaba Mathlatse in Warmbaths. Although it was a much bigger site, it was still way too small to accommodate the 1754 people attending. People were literally using each others tent pegs. Like always it rained and again no cars were allowed – not even to drop off. There were guys with wheelbarrows who helped with the different equipment to camping spots. Again we were forced to change the venue because of the size. We moved to Potgietersrus in 2001 - 100km’s further, added a dirt road and like always, a thunderstorm in order to bring the numbers down. What happened: Much smaller growth than the previous years – 1977 Pre-paids received a buckle. Like always there were the unusual games like an Appy shoot where all the appies had to line up on the other side of the pool. Their club members were armed with potatoes and a special ketty which was drawn by one member while the other’s legs formed the “mik” where the potato was flying through at the speed of light. Annie done the censored show and we had a girl winning the drinking competition. Unfortunately we had to move the venue because the site was sold and not available the following year. The Poison moved to Avuxeni in Nylstroom to celebrate its 5th birthday with 2400 people attending in 2002. This was a massive site with 54 chalets and plenty ablution facilities. Cars were charged R500-00 if you wanted to take your vehicle into the site. Poison Buckles were handed to the pre-paids. Dusty entertained the guys once again and haven’t changed a bit. It rained once again but the shows carried on. Not even the rain could cool down the hot “Can-can” show. Troy, the Hypnotist had the crowed on the edge of their seats. The guys from Hattrick got the crowd in stitches for two hours solid. Johan Roos completed his 400th rally. 2006 would be the last visit to Nylstroom. We lost another brother who got killed in town at 02:00 Saturday morning. We were overwhelmed with the 5345 people attending. The pre-paids received a buckle. The bar was again out sourced to an outside company which made a huge stuff-up regarding stock and the amount of workers. Even the food stalls were over powered by the attendance and even stalls which been in the business for quite some time, ran out of food. The famous Max Kaan entertained the crowd and we had a girl winning the Poison Fear Factor. 2008, also ook place at Rusenburg Kloof, it’s been the 11th Poison and the start of the next 10 years. Once again the Poison had great entertainment like an xtravaganza show, the band Plofsof and a speciality act which included fire blowing, walking on glass and even playing darts into a women’s back. “You say you can dance”, proofed we had some great talent among the bikers. Saturday started with a guy, the only one in the world mad enough to handle a 7 feet black mamba with his bare hands! Johan from strong man 4 Jesus inspired the guys with his faith and strength. Andre the Hypnotist had the crowd in stitches and some of his victims were searching for their names afterwards. Then the guys, who most of the crowd were waiting for, eventually got on stage: SNOTKOP. Fear Factor was won by a lady and then Martino entertained the crowd with his magic. Jumpstart had the crowd jumping and jiving into the early hours of the morning, an awesome rally supported by all 7 465 bikers. 2009, Unfortunately, the facilities were also surprised with the amount of people. We had endless problems with the water supply at some of the ablution blocks. We always strive to have the cleanest toilets and this year it was a big problem. At a stage our workers were hauling water with a little Nissan 1400 bakkie in order to try and get the toilets clean. This is unacceptable and we will do everything we can to rectify this in future!
Solution:
Vehicles:
This is a bike rally for real bikers and we do not want your money for the car, but we also can not have the amount of cars on site. Therefore expect to pay R1000 for 2010 for your cabby. Enough about all the problems. It’s a new year with new challenges.
Male and female strippers entertained the crowd with their dance moves and the band took it further into the morning.
Only 5 people made it through from the initial 20. Lastly it was down to the lock opening with a few keys and a riddle to solve. Finally it was Bok from Ghost Riders who walked away with the crown as FEAR FACTOR WINNER – Poison Rally 2009. Well done and well deserved!
Poison Rally 2010
The Poison favourite: Annie performed late afternoon and then we had the worst ever performance at the Poison Rally. Johan Yssel tried his best with some illusions, however, I think he confused the rally with a primary school function.
Beers were cold and the sun hot and the dancers even hotter. The band, Tri Tones played excellent music and got everyone partying into the early morning.
Unfortunately, Freek Botha from Carolina passed away in his tent from what was believed to be a heart attack. This was the spark the police were looking for. Now after 5 years being at Rustenburg Kloof, they wanted to know who gave us permission to arrange such a big event. Lucky for us, we completed all the necessary documentation a long time ago already and it took some good choice of words to keep them from closing the rally there and then. Planning the next morning’s stunts, took a turn for the worst. when it was not allowed by the Police and therefore could not be controlled and unfortunately we had another fatal accident when someone lost control and the bike skid into a spectator. Then, to add to the already sad story, we heard of another brother who got killed in town when his bike collided with a car.
Inside the site it was the usual fun and games which started off with some pole dancing with a pole dance coach and then it was time for Jacques Gombalt from District 9 who entertained the crowd with his acting skills. Belly dancing is one thing, but to have a belly dancer with a huge rock python is something to see! This was followed with some more magic from Stan the Magic Man and then it was time for famous Karin Zoid. A few dancers got the guys closer to the stage and then the Biker girl from Witbank – Flooze had everyone dancing and laughing. The band and some more extravaganza girls got us to prize giving which was started in true Poison Rally fashion by Pastor Rene Changion, the National President of CMA.
A leather chopper seat with the Poison Rally logo were auctioned and got a record amount of R15 000 which was donated to the Biker House in Krugersdorp. Steve from the Mac’s also donated a riding jacket which was auctioned for another R2 500 for the House.
When organising an event of this magnitude, one needs to thank those who helped. A big thank you to all the Custom Riders! I would also like to thank Derrick Berkowitz who helped in getting most of the prizes as well as organising the stalls at the rally. A big thank you to Deon, the Leather Man, who donated a lot of his time in making the leather seat and in return donated towards the Biker House. Thank you to the Ravens for taking their rally time in order to sell tickets for a raffle which also went towards the house.
This year it is time for a change. After a few years of searching and planning, I think we are finally ready for a changeover to Kroonstad. From an organiser’s point of view, this is a huge stress factor because of all the variables however it seems as if the Freestate are ready for us! Looking forward seeing you at the jols or then at the next one |
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Entertainment started early as usual with the gospel band “Fourteen 40”, who got the crowd thinking as well as admiring their talent. The Can-Can Girls had everyone moving closer.
Fear Factor had a few people bogging just by being a spectator. Each contestant got a “Welcome to the Poison Rally Fear Factor game”- drink. Thereafter, they had to fish for, as many sheep eyes or chicken toes as possible. Only a few made it through to the eating section where live crickets, worms and the odd raw prawn, chicken head and liver were forming part of the menu.
