If it is around early September then stay a week extra and ride Narrogin with the vmx club check calendar you get two rides in that way make a riding holiday of it
Hay Barry are you and Nick running that this year or should It be don't ask questions
All was revealed in the SA regs as well. That didn't hold water.
Simmo, you weren't at Port Augusta, and you don't know the Capes track or it's lap length. Its track condition/race time that tells the story rather than laps. Example 6 laps Nudgee = 3 laps Harrisville, roughly same race time.
Will you or Ted be actually riding at the event?
How do you have an opinion on Port Augusta "ridiculous" number of laps, just because Ted told you? I was there and believe me or not most riders were happy with the duration of races May I suggest you resist the negatives until you know more about the Capes event. I can't believe it that you guys are into it already. If you don't go to WA it won't affect you one way or the other.
I was at the briefing, you were not. The officials stated their reasons, and riders had the opportunity to speak. A few spoke, the decision was made, and as said most were happy.
If you'd been there you'd know, and have the opportunity to have your say.
No matter what decision the officials make not every one will be happy and that's why if you are at an event you have the right to load your stuff and become a spectator and get your entry fee back and bitch and moan until the next national if you not going have an opinion but don't try knock the event until you know what's happening if the race was three laps and you won you would say BEST RACE EVER give them a chance look what happened in Canberra
Vmx community should work together and get the sport going strong again as it is suffering no matter what any one says I will support any who puts up there hand because I don't want to do it GOOD ON SA always putting up there hand I will go to Crystal brook anytime they ran an event that was brilliant but I suppose someone though it was CRAP nothing more to say Cheers boys :-X :-X
Simmo you demanded your $100 sponsorship money back at the QMP Nats when you didn't get your 1975 framed bike into Pre75
And I'm sure the Superseniors will survive without your patronage .
Nathan I agree it's bad form to bag the 2014 Nats, they did a good job and don't need to be criticised by these guys. We should be putting out positive vibes for WA
I'm sorry I don't get it, we've just found out that the Nats are going to be held in WA. All I can see is someone complaining about the length of races at an event they didn't attend. All I say is attend the event then complain, otherwise the complaint is meaningless. All those that attend the last nats in SA seem to have had a damn good time on and off the track which to me is what it is all about. if you want to make a comment about the Nats please make certain you attend the actual event . Please why do we always get politics coming into the celebration of our sport. I was at 3 of the last four national events and thoroughly enjoyed all three none of which had races that went on forever, just damn long enough.
Many thanks to all of the contributors to this thread over recent days. As a state we will, as competitors and officials, endeavour to be part of an event that will showcase WA and more importantly the sport of Vmx to the wider community.
Please allow the organisers the courtesy to now commence the task of putting everything in place to conduct this years Championships, I am sure the date will be forthcoming as soon as possible so that everyone can lock in their holidays and make their travel plans.
I appeal to everyone to try and keep this thread relevant and true to it's intention, and that is for the promotion of the event.
Regards
Nick
Simple solution write to MA, I believe that is the way of the world to place your comments with the controlling body and if enough people do it they will change it.
Talk to the promoters! actually I was talking to the promoters before the event, during the event and after the event , because I was there and they took my comments on board
SA were not the only people who changed the number of laps, Qld did it the year before.
I am not jumping on Col's band wagon, and actually think it a bit demeaning for you to think I would. It's just we start a thread to get people interested in coming to WA to ride in the Nats and all I see is comments about how bad the event is. I will be talking to the promoters over here as will a lot of people but on the day they will decide. Just get yourselves over here and if tyou can't get here because of financial or work that will be a pity. But if you can't get here because of lack of interest. keep those sort of comments to yourself or write to MA where the comments should go
anybody woult think you want to comer again. As long as you bring the port we'll be fine!!
have you thought of the container option that we use to get bikes over. It is a lot easier than people realise. Didn't you bring a truck over last time, sell space on the back for bikes. Hopefully we'll have a date soon for you to work around
Come to think of it we would probably be able field 100 bikes in pre75 for the nationals, plus 10 sidecars. Wow a national title with sidecars
have you thought of the container option that we use to get bikes over. It is a lot easier than people realise. Didn't you bring a truck over last time, sell space on the back for bikes. Hopefully we'll have a date soon for you to work around
I have thought of the container option Bazza. I'd just like to find out how (if any) Victorians can commit to going. I had a hard time in 2015 convincing 2 others to come over. As it turned out, one pulled the pin deciding to fly over while Garry and I had to dig deeper into our pockets to cover his lost fuel input. I don't have the truck any longer as I gave up the bike transport anD didn't need it (or the extra rego and insurance) any more
Lets spread some rumours, possible container from Qld and SA and maybe JL riding. Sidecars a definite, anything coming from Victoria or NSW
great work, I'll start stocking up on the port!!
That's encouraging, keep them coming in guys, just entered my son today just got to build another bike. Plenty of time ????
If you haven't entered yet there is an opportunity to get a late entry in but you better hurry! Get in touch with Avril (contact details on the Southern capes MCC website).
You can get a full license in a week so make an effort $300 for a years riding or $77 for one day I think the $300 is a better deal :)
You can square off the cost of your last one-event licence and have it knocked off the price of your full licence, BA.
Dave - tell FB he is going to be missed :'(Yep - and he's going to be missing it too stuck down there in the cold of Tassie
Jeff Leisk riding?That's the plan apparently! He is entered for Pre 78 on a Husky 360. Great to have some big names at the Nationals!
how goods Old Burt Cav!
Jeff Leisk riding?That's the plan apparently! He is entered for Pre 78 on a Husky 360. Great to have some big names at the Nationals!
Can't have a Nationals without the Commentators Favourite, "Here he comes again Nick Maxfild on that Stunning Rickman Metisse, really putting on a show for thecrowd" lol sorry couldn't help myself!! Cop that Nick!!lol
Anyone know of a source of methanol in WA. One of the Qld visitor is looking for 60L but has only found it in 200L drums so far.
no concern Baz - no one will hear the PA over the racket it makes.Can't have a Nationals without the Commentators Favourite, "Here he comes again Nick Maxfild on that Stunning Rickman Metisse, really putting on a show for thecrowd" lol sorry couldn't help myself!! Cop that Nick!!lolVery funny fellas. No problem about noise, I'm running the ''Aural splendour arrestor'' again. Hopefully leg will be all good by the weekend or there will be a couple of bikes sitting in the pits doing nothing but looking good!!!The excitement is building!!!
Anyone know of a source of methanol in WA. One of the Qld visitor is looking for 60L but has only found it in 200L drums so far.Can get Methanol quite readily from RPW in Osborne Park. Maybe able to get a fellow VMXWA club member who works close by to get for you.
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Hit the road 6am tomorrow, see everyone Friday, safe travels to allSafe journey Troy looking forward to having a beer or two over the weekend.
just letting you know my race mechanic "General Franco" tells the factory Greeves gear lever has been installed and the mighty 380 is ready to go. Fully sponsored Greeves rider this weekend - how goods that ;)
Acc to supp regs, 1 practice per class Sat morning, 1 race per class Sat afternoon, 2 races per class Sunday.my hands never left my wrists when I answered that!!
Gate draw for first heat by marble, thereafter by finishing position.
Im happy - so long as that pesky Bulto #15 above gets out of the way.......
I've had to buy a new helmet ;)[Period ''pudding basin''? AS1698, of course!!!!!!
Three races all up for a National title...........not many rides........
thought it would be 4 rounds.......2 each day ;-)
Just spotted the QLD team trailer ( I think ), parked outside Cosy Creek track in Manjimup having a look, or they are lost!!!!
1 1/2 hrs ago. I guess they will at Jindong about now.
Oh are the claws out already ;D ;D don't forget your lipstick girls
Where do we find the results? :)