Motorcycling Australia

[ricakk]

you should at least be from the north pole to be santa

[dkupf]

Micks. The way I read it you don't need one because the rule in Mom's "All Disciplines" (12.8.8.6) says other than CMX/CDT, and there isn't anything  in the Rule Information Bullentins yet. But it does look like it's only a matter of time until you need  to fit one. If I'm wrong please someone tell me because I would hate to drive all the way down to the QLD titles to get knocked back at scrutineering . Darcy

[micks]

dkupf there for next year 2014 if they are past by the states committees/bodies. hope this helps

[KTM47]

I not sure if I will just open up a can of worms with this but here goes.

Right now it doesn't appear that my state Qld are enforcing countershaft sprocket covers, but they have always been required on all bikes under Pre 78 because the front sprocket is more than 30mm from the swing arm pivot as per GCR 12.8.8.5.

Please note 12.8.8.1 is referring to primary drive (eg Maico) that is why (the drive connecting engine to clutch) has been added. 

12.8.8.6 is referring to the rear sprocket it really should say (chain guide) all modern bikes have a chain guide that can prevent something being drawn into the rear sprocket. I believe the reason it says (other than CMX/CDT) is because older bikes don't have this.

That means all bikes with the front sprocket rear teeth within 30mm of the swing arm pivot do not have to have a sprocket cover (from about 1980 up) when racing in modern MX meetings.

However in last years MOMS 2012 the rules 18.5.1.9, 18.5.2.8, 18.5.4.8, 18.5.5.7, 18.5.6.8, 18.5.7.6 and 18.5.8.6 were added which state "Countershaft sprocket covers will be fitted".

So if you haven't got one maybe you should get one. Also bar pads are required on EVO, Pre 85 and Pre 90 bikes, but for some stupid reason not on anything older.

[Tim754]

 Yes reading between the lines I agree with you entirely , is a pain the items bought up  KTM47 . So to all out there .

Counter shaft sprocket covers, counter shaft sprocket covers, counter shaft sprocket covers . Here is an idiot proof way to put your perplexed, over active, brains at rest.
JUST BUY OR MAKE ONE AND FIT IT ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and yep no more worries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH NO  The approx 300 grams extra weight may totally ruin my machines performance.     Shit come on

[VMX247]

for a National event, which is similar  to an Open event.
Welcome to add on !

Steward ~level 4
Clerk of Course ~ level 4
Race Secretary ~ Level 4
Assistant Race secretary X2 ?
Sponsorship Applications 2-4
Flaggies 15-20
Announcer 1-2
Start gates 2-4
Finish line 2-3
Timing 3-5
Media/Marketing/Promotions 2-4
Scrutineer's 2-4  level 4
Water truck driver 2-3
Track assist/markers 4-6
Signage 2-4
Canteen 10-15
Toilets/Rubbish 2-3
Drug/Alcohol/Noise testing 3-5

Permit 3-5k to be corrected

[supersenior 50]

Good info. Alli. MA fee is reduced since the split, I think $2500.00 now.
We did Wyaralong with less personel than your list, but you have given a good guide to what's involved.
We would gladly help any club willing to put on the Nats.

[VMX247]

ahh forgot the Trophy Purchasing Officer 

[VMX247]

Motorcycle Racing Returns to Blayney Show-grounds
Posted: Thursday, 24th October, 2013 : 2:59 PM - - 302 Reads

Motorcycle racing will return to the Blayney Show-ground next month for the staging of the 2013 New South Wales Senior Track Championship meeting on November 2.

 There is a great history of long track racing at show-ground tracks in the central west of the state after former world speedway champion Ivan Mauger staged meetings at the Bathurst Show-ground in 1989, 1990 and 1991.

 The Panorama Motor Cycle Club then took over the reins and promoted an annual meeting at Bathurst from 1995 through to 2005.

 From 2006 it was the Blayney Show-ground that hosted long track racing through until 2010, but in the past two years the Panorama Club did not stage a meeting due to a number of reasons.

 So that the tradition of a major annual meeting, normally around early November, continues the controlling body of the sport in New South Wales has stepped in to organise the 2013 meeting that will hopefully ensure it continues into the future.

 Like the majority of meetings staged at Bathurst and Blayney over the years, the November 2 meeting will have plenty riding on it with New South Wales titles on the line.

 In a first for Blayney this year will see a day / night meeting with temporary lighting in place to allow racing to continue through to around 10pm.

 Entries for the meeting will be taken through to the end of this week allowing organisers to formulate the program.

 Fans travelling from Sydney will have the opportunity to call at Ash’s Speedway Museum at Bathurst on the way through to Blayney. Museum curator Ash will announce the earlier opening time for the museum once the race program is complied.

[Ted]

November 2 huh. Well why didn't they STEP UP and organise the Nats in Canberra?

[EML]

Very good point Ted

[VMX247]

November 2 huh. Well why didn't they STEP UP and organise the Nats in Canberra?

wasnt that a club issue..anyways the switched on people have worked together with MA to hold the Classic Nats at QMP.
cheers
edit..not saying others arent switched on 

[micks]

if MNSW stepped up and ran the titles in Canberra it wouldn`t have been an australian title it would have been a nsw title. so good on the Queenslander`s for saving the aussie title.   

[Ted]

Well how can Motorcycling Queensland run an Aussie title but Motorcycling NSW can't

[micks]

good point Ted i think you may have to ask MNSW