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Clubroom => Vintage Track => Topic started by: JAP 454 on January 26, 2013, 05:45:31 pm
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Just got the Supp. Regs for the ACT Longtrack Challenge to be held 23rd/24th Feb.
Usual modern classes as well as 5 Classic Classes with prize money on the Sidecars, Allpowers unlimited and the Classic Pre 78 Unlimited.
Classic classes
Pre78 250 and under
Pre 78 251 and over
Pre 85 250 and under
Pre 85 251 and over
Plus
Pre 78 Unlimited 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
Entry forms on the ACTMCC website or you can enter and pay online at www.nominate.com.au
EA and I will be there, so hope to see some of you guys there but be on ya toes at the start, cos guess who the starter is !!!
Oh Yeah, camping is allowed at the track Friday night and Saturday night
Foss
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Well, I won't have an old bike to race but will be there on the YZ125 for sure. If anyone is interested, there's a practice day at the track this Saturday from 9 AM. I gotta say that running the long track at Canberra is FUN - down the pit straight absolutely WFO and then into the uphill sweeper... It just don't get any betterer than that I reckon.
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The old King's n Queen's, great track and great club, if you can get there do it it.
A good start to the year for all greater Syd region Dirttrackers.
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How long is the Long track???
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670 metres , pole line, Son plus it's a bit egg shaped, great fun to ride
Foss
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thank you I have walked the track with Allan McNiece a few years ago,
I just wasn't sure of the length or if it had changed any recently,
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Pretty much the same but gee they prep it well these days. Always so good to ride on. And plenty of classic classes too, even prize money. Very cool. Hope they get a big roll up for it.
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First ride for the year 8) 8) Cant wait ;D
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Yeah, me too. And it'll be twistnshout's first serious go at dirt track too! The mighty RM300 is looking the goods, he's taking it out on Saturday so we'll see how it goes with the right tyres on board.
I notice Paul Caslick has shown interest, it'd be pretty cool if he rode. He sure went well at Taree.
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OK, So who else is keen??? Turtle, Herb, Sorelegs, Nifty, Noel, Goolies ??????
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G day Snowy, I am still deciding on this one, got a new 465 that I am keen to ride but the trip home from canberra is a killer.
Spoke to Herb a couple of days ago and doubt if he will be there.
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I'm in.
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Snowy, the TS/TM won't be ready in time to debut at this one, but should be good to go for the ACT club DT series this year. Its scrubbed up ok - not looks wise, but internals all were good, just new top end, oil pump, cables, levers and some lighter wheels. Still one heavy mutha tho.
I do know my modern RM likes this track, so looking forward to my first dirt track race at this gig - as gnarly as the 35s and Pro Opens classes are gonna be.....
Mind you, having deserted the mx track over the hill, they go and modify it so its a good bit more old bike/rider friendly....d'oh!!!
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Entry in, see you there ;D
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Gear em up or blow em up, your choice Darren ;D ;)
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Hmmm thats a tough one Steve ???
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It's looking good for next weekend's Longtrack Challenge at Fairbairn, 75 entries and counting so far, not many Juniors, two grids of most Modern classes, there's space for a few more Classics.
There's room in the Pre 78 263 over, Pre 85 250, Pre 85 263 over, if ya wanna come ring Darylene,
0402 854 414, first in , best dressed as, at this late stage, we are sticking to one grid each of the Classics
The track has been resurfaced with new material today, dunnies fixed and there will be professional caterers at the Canteen.
From what I've been told, it's gunna be a fast track surface , so see ya there'
Foss
Foss
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Good to hear there's a decent entry list and I'm especially chuffed to hear the track is looking in top condition. It was brilliant last year so fingers crossed we get good weather and some fantastic racing.
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Does anyone know if they lock the gates at night and if so what time?
Thanks.
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Legs, the gates will look like they are locked but actually won't be, dummy locked , if ya know what I mean.
See Ya there
Foss
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thanks Foss
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Just heard that # 387 Rubberman has entered for the meeting, the Unlimited Modern is gunna be awesome, Mick, Hammo, Mick Vecchi and a few others are gunna be great to watch, I just hope there's a slider or two there as well, to keep them on their toes ;D I haven't seen the Classic entries yet but know there's quite a few, 80 entries all up.
Foss
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Yep, that's quite a lineup and should make for some spectacular racing. I'm looking forward to watching the fast guys!
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How did it go ,from looking at the at the weather it looked like you guys had a big storm up there .Did it go ahead ?
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From what I can gather Grant the weather played a big part on both days but the racing was awesome.
Surprise surprise but Mick " Rubberman " Kirkness was the stand out, there are several photo's on Facebook.
P.S. I hear legs 11 had a big off and has done a shoulder, believe me Darren I know all about shoulders and I hope all's well mate?
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A bit of a funny mixture on the day. Saturday started wet with the forecast of plenty of rain, but in fact the rain stayed away and the track was superb. Plenty of good racing although perhaps smaller fields than there should have been. The fast guys were fast and looked good doing it. A few falls and some ambo time slowed proceedings but I don't think there were any serious injuries. Sunday on the other hand... Pissed down for a few hours and left the club with a few decisions to make. The start was delayed an hour or two and things were looking good with the track coming up great, but of course it had to bloody bucket down again. I am not sure how it went after that cos I shot through - I've done enough sitting around at a track waiting for the rain to stop to have no interest in doing it anymore.
I had a ball though I think I rode slower than usual. But the bike went great, I had fun, no damage or injuries so it's gotta be a success from my point of view. The weather played an unfortunate role in the weekend but on the whole I think it was as good as it could have been all things considered.
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Thanks to everyone who helped me pack up after the return from the hospital, collarbone and knee was the damage now all I have to do is try and sit still for a week or two.
The missus keeps saying the R word so at this stage I am just nodding to keep the service coming ;D
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Probably a bit early in your recovery to be thinking about a root Darren, give it at least a couple of weeks. ;) ;D
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Steve,I was refering to meals, doing the duds up and general stuff that one armed patients cant handle.
But now that you mention it a reward for all the kind deeds could be the right thing to do :D
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Here's to a quick recovery, take it easy mate.
pancho.
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Collarbones are a gimme if you are riding hard enough and don't take that long to recover, knee's are a different story, how bad?
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The knee was squashed beetween the bike and the track and I have been told that it is just ligament damage.
I can walk a bit better today but it gives way if I attempt to fully extend it, they told me no op is neccessary but I will get a scan on it fri to make sure.
Got a better kankle than Julia gillard, well almost ;D
Shoulder isn t too bad just a pain in the arse at this stage, driving is no prob, changed my first tyre today was a bit of a struggle but pain free.
Broke my no beer record by 2 days, 5 in total. :-\
Had to have one last night so it wont take so long to break it next time ;)
See you all at nepean in 3 weeks.
Thanks for the well wishes.
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oi dazzell,stick to the port mate ,(probably where you went wrong ;D), :P