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Title: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on March 11, 2015, 01:44:54 pm
Ashley Wilesmith posted this on FB this morning, check the Woodlands Speedway FB page for news and info about the meeting

Woodlands Speedway

Great news the Temora motorcycle club will be hosting the 2015 Aussie classic dirt track titles ,date yet to be confirmed, we will be holding the post and pre classic classes as we did in 2013 will keep you all posted ASAP.

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Slider29 on March 12, 2015, 07:27:00 pm
That is good news Foss. I see that the debate on tyres and dates has already started
elsewhere. Good on the crew at Temora. I hope it is a huge success.
regards  Mark
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: jimg1au on March 12, 2015, 07:56:17 pm
i should be going and dont care about the tyres i am not at the pionty end were tyres count
jim
454
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: gdr on March 12, 2015, 10:13:12 pm
Where is the debate on the tyres
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on March 13, 2015, 06:52:44 am
GDR, the debate on tyres is occurring on FB here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/OzVMX/393579537491435/?notif_t=group_comment_reply    I won't be going if the tyre rule holds. I won't say any more on the subject as I said it all in 2013. The meeting will be a cracker as the organizational skills of the Temora club are great.
Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cr4ever on March 13, 2015, 09:43:38 am
Great news! Temora club ran a fantastic meeting last time, looking forward to going back again. (At least we get to use all those trials front tyres again that we had to buy in 2013!) Hopefully the date will be announced soon.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Shaun G on March 13, 2015, 10:18:51 am
Maybe keep the last weekend in September 26/27 free. Just sayin'  ;)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on March 13, 2015, 05:43:46 pm
Right on the money, Shaun, 26 / 27th Sept. has just been announced on the Woodlands Speedway page, here  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodlands-Speedway/1407026822843768?fref=nf

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Slider29 on March 13, 2015, 07:18:45 pm
Go Temora! This is all very positive. Now all they need is support from
everyone involved in classic SHORT CIRCUIT (dirt track). If people keep being
negative about things, eg:- track surface, dare I say it ,..tyres, classes, etc. etc.
clubs and committees will stop putting their hand up to put the meetings on.
Go for it !!!!!
regards  Mark
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on March 13, 2015, 07:46:27 pm
Yep, Mark although I strongly disagree with the tyre rule, I will do everything that is available to me to publicise and support the meeting. From all accounts the 2013 meeting was a cracker and so will the 2015 be.
Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cemotobull on March 14, 2015, 11:57:19 am
Will be better than the 2014 Nats!
 8)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 15, 2015, 09:44:27 pm
G'day everyone........
Yes it's true, the Temora club will be holding the 2015 Australian classic titles on the 26th and 27th of September 2015, yes it will be both a classic and post classic title meet and yes it will be a TRIALS tyre / speedway tyre only meeting oem wheel sizes...... We are hoping to make the 2015 title meet, bigger and better than our last effort in 2013
Please support us in our best efforts to keep classic dirt track alive in Australia

And just a friendly little hint that if you turn up with trails tyres on this year expecting to race...... I will personally tell you to f$&k off, it's a simple rule to make it cheaper and easier for "everyone" I am no different I also have to use trials tyres..... So if you don't like it don't ride..... SIMPLE isn't it ;-)
Any questions ring me .... 0447044732
Regards Ash ;)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on March 16, 2015, 01:59:44 pm
G'day everyone........
Yes it's true, the Temora club will be holding the 2015 Australian classic titles on the 26th and 27th of September 2015, yes it will be both a classic and post classic title meet and yes it will be a TRIALS tyre / speedway tyre only meeting oem wheel sizes...... We are hoping to make the 2015 title meet, bigger and better than our last effort in 2013
Please support us in our best efforts to keep classic dirt track alive in Australia

And just a friendly little hint that if you turn up with trails tyres on this year expecting to race...... I will personally tell you to f$&k off, it's a simple rule to make it cheaper and easier for "everyone" I am no different I also have to use trials tyres..... So if you don't like it don't ride..... SIMPLE isn't it ;-)
Any questions ring me .... 0447044732
Regards Ash ;)

Has the club asked MA the RCB for these Championships if they will approve the conditions the club wants to put on the tyres to be used and include them in the sup-regs. 

Also Ash if you are a licenced official (or competitor) I wouldn't be threatening to tell fellow competitors to "f$&k off" .  I suggest you read the "Code of Conduct" on page 356 of the MOMS.

How about the club states clearly (on this forum now) why they want to have these tyre restrictions.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 16, 2015, 02:27:24 pm
That's fair enough ktm47, maybe I shouldn't have wrote it down quite like that.... But atleast they understand, we as a club are trying to keep classic dirt track alive and when we get put down by a few people who have not ridden on the track at all, letter lone raced on the track at the 2013 titles when we raced under the same tyre rule...... It does become quite annoying.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: jimg1au on March 16, 2015, 02:43:38 pm
i had a great time in 2013
 everyone that rides dirt track has the right tyres alreay on there bike i have not changed my tyres on my triumph pre 65 bike and they were ok at nepean and temora
so i for one will be entering
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 16, 2015, 02:56:54 pm
Thanks Jim, that's what I like to hear ;-)
Not people whinging and bitching about what tyres they "want" to use, everyone needs to understand that everyone "will" be running the same tyres, so they're wont be any advantages in the tyres, so save your money up.....so that you can fill your esky's  with lots more beer..... And make sure you all enjoy yourselves while your here in Temora.......

Again thanks Jim :-)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: matcho mick on March 16, 2015, 06:29:28 pm
woohoo,i'm in,you go right ahead & run this meeting exactly as you guys ran it in 2013,99% of us all had a fat time,(well ok my left shoulder just twinged when i typed that  ;)),besides i havn't got around to putting the front trials tyre back on the TY anyhow  ::),knew there was a good reason,cheers :P
Ps if F#@K off isn't in the moms ,it F$#king should be
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Slider29 on March 16, 2015, 07:17:52 pm
You crack me up Mick ;D See you at Broadford?
As I said before,.....Go Temora!!!!!
regards  Mark
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 16, 2015, 10:33:20 pm
Ha ha ha.... Thanks boys, we'll have to catch up at the titles.... If not before then ;-) lmao

P.s. I was informed today that the title meeting has been moved forward to the 5th/6th of September, as Temora has possibly the largest aviation museum in Aust, and it looks like they are planning a huge fly in on the weekend of the 26th and 27th, and all accommodation has been booked out......... So the clubs decision was to move it to the 5th and 6th which we hope will help..... Regards Ash 0447044732
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: jimg1au on March 16, 2015, 11:00:42 pm
ash
that is the same weekend as the aust classic mx titles in wa
also spoke to the owner of a b&b in temora and that aviation weekend is later in the year she was booked out by the aviation museam
check your dates her no is 0428781133 patchwork inn
jim
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on March 17, 2015, 09:23:44 am
I suggest that the date is sorted out ASAP. I can't see MA approving a clash between DT and MX.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: matcho mick on March 17, 2015, 11:08:18 am
I suggest that the date is sorted out ASAP. I can't see MA approving a clash between DT and MX.

good old MA didn't have a problem with last years classic DT nats,ran that against Historic RR nats at Lakeside  ::), :P
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on March 17, 2015, 11:39:53 am
I suggest that the date is sorted out ASAP. I can't see MA approving a clash between DT and MX.

good old MA didn't have a problem with last years classic DT nats,ran that against Historic RR nats at Lakeside  ::), :P

Yes that was a big mistake.  How successful was the Classic DT Championship last year?
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 17, 2015, 12:40:13 pm
Listen ktm47, it has already been approved by m.a.
I'm not happy that it clashes, but there is only 52 weekends in a year !!
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Slider29 on March 17, 2015, 07:08:17 pm
Correct me if I am wrong , but the classic mx titles are in W.A. I really don't think either
will suffer if they are on the same weekend.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 17, 2015, 10:15:25 pm
I agree ;-) thanks slider29
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: supersenior 50 on March 17, 2015, 11:10:42 pm
I'll suffer, as would do both. But you heartless dirt trackers don't care about an old bloke who may be on his last legs. Woe is me.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on March 18, 2015, 07:51:13 am
Honestly mate, I do care !!!! So you better come to Temora and race the Aussie dirt track titles ;-)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: pancho on March 18, 2015, 02:23:46 pm
I'll suffer, as would do both. But you heartless dirt trackers don't care about an old bloke who may be on his last legs. Woe is me.
Don't worry about it! just start looking to this years Charity Classic Dirt Track meeting at Nepean in August,
 think about the fun in the SUPER SENIORS race! You have plenty of notice this year so round up a few more over seventies!
cheers pancho.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Freakshow on March 18, 2015, 04:07:24 pm
Listen ktm47, it has already been approved by m.a.
I'm not happy that it clashes, but there is only 52 weekends in a year !!

Hi Ash, Can you please forward me that email please.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: supersenior 50 on March 18, 2015, 04:27:31 pm
Yes Pancho, that could be doable
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: VMX247 on April 07, 2015, 09:47:29 am
Correct me if I am wrong , but the classic mx titles are in W.A. I really don't think either
will suffer if they are on the same weekend.

How can we possibly build the sport or support each other when its on the same weekend. :(
Is this confirmed Freaky / 211 ???
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on April 07, 2015, 01:36:32 pm
In my opinion.  If there is just one rider who wants to do both Championships, the clash should not occur. 
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: VMX247 on April 07, 2015, 02:28:03 pm
Riders wont think twice now about a attending classic mx nats,with DT Nats on same date.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on April 07, 2015, 02:50:23 pm
Has the club asked the RCB (MA)?
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: VMX247 on April 07, 2015, 02:56:59 pm
Has the club asked the RCB (MA)?

Isnt that the commission job to sort dates ?
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on April 07, 2015, 03:04:09 pm
If the club doesn't agree ask MA. All correspondence should go through MA office.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Tossa on April 07, 2015, 03:48:01 pm
well MA calendar shows them on the same dates so they are really looking after the sport!!!
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: jimg1au on April 07, 2015, 04:15:30 pm
It's nothing to do with ma as the weekend it was originally down for there was no accommodation in the town areo club booked every room in Temora it is now the only date left at the track
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on April 07, 2015, 04:35:26 pm
What do you mean it has nothing to do with MA.

It is an Australian Championship and they are the RCB (Relevant Controlling Body) read your MOMS.

Either way it appears the decision has been made, however wrong (in my opinion) some may think it is.

Also please note there are still just under 40 weekends left in the year.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: ash666 on April 08, 2015, 09:25:41 pm
G'day kids ;-) just thought I'd let you know (and yes I should've done it earlier) the Temora motorcycle club will be running round 3 of the golden wheels series on this coming Sunday 12/4/15 gates open at 7am with practice starting at 9am.
Come down and check out the BRAND NEW kiosk and get some laps in before the titles, we will be running a 250cc classic class and a 500cc classic class.....
Regards -Ash 0447044732
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Lindsay on April 09, 2015, 06:03:25 am
Hope it's as good as the last event Ashley. I can't believe the carry on over tyres (again). They need to talk to those that were there in 2013. The trials tyre is a great leveller so it comes down to riding ability or lack thereof.

Hopefully photographer Bill MacFarlane from FoTenx will be around again to capture the spirit of another great weekends racing. Here's a link to his album of the 2013 event, some cracker shots in there.

http://fotenx.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Dirt-Track/Temora-Classic/

Lindsay
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: gdr on June 24, 2015, 12:39:44 am
ANYTHING HAPPENING ?
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on June 25, 2015, 06:37:29 pm
The Supp. Regs are out, lads  :) Here  http://www.racesecretary.com/Sup%20Regs_Classic%20DT_Final_25JUNE15.pdf

I'm gunna give Paul Ashlin a ring, 'cos it looks like the Glenn Gall Special will be there.

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on June 25, 2015, 09:40:44 pm
Just reading through the entry form, I see no mention of OEM wheel sizes and mandatory trials tyre use. Are we to assume that the tyre rule at Temora is now done?
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on June 25, 2015, 09:52:10 pm
No assumption, Pete, It's as per GCRs and the approved Supp. Regs., I've already spoken to Paul Ashlin and the Glenn Gall Special will be there.
Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: firko on June 25, 2015, 10:15:26 pm
I'm curious to know the tyre thing too Pete & Foss. I disagreed with it last time and opted not to attend but really want to enter two bikes this year. We've already booked our accommodation.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on June 25, 2015, 10:41:39 pm
 Firko, MA have approved and published the Supp. Regs on their website so I reckon that's how it's gunna be run !

 See ya at Temora !!

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cemotobull on June 26, 2015, 07:04:42 am
So trials tyres front and back are not mandatory??

Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on June 26, 2015, 07:31:28 am
No, they are not, according to the MA approved Supp. Regs.
Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cemotobull on June 26, 2015, 07:34:06 pm
Just no paddle tyres or ice spikes!! Bring on the wets!!
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on June 28, 2015, 10:23:33 am
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r743/plee5252/11659480_1417483988580634_6659194596173893221_n_zps5esgu6so.jpg) (http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/plee5252/media/11659480_1417483988580634_6659194596173893221_n_zps5esgu6so.jpg.html)
Great shot of Gally using the 19'' front (looks like it) from the era.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: KTM47 on June 28, 2015, 03:06:53 pm
I have read the supp regs to. It would appear that MA wouldn't let the club dictate what tyres will be used. What I did find interesting is that it says machines must comply to the MA regulations got Dirt Track (not Classic Dirt Track).

Anyway as it stand neither rules ban any tyres other than steel studs and paddle tyres.

Clearly MA has told the Club they make the rules not the club.

I also like the idea of the Junior support classes.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on June 28, 2015, 04:38:53 pm
The Supp. Regs do say Classic Dirt Track rules for Tyres, KTM47,

"26. TYRES
All machines entered must comply with the current GCRs for Classic Dirt Track competition (section 16).

And they say, "16.15.5 Tyres
16.15.5.1 Tyres must comply with the following:
a) Metal studs, spikes, chain, rope or
other non-skid attachments may
not be used unless permitted by the
relevant Supplementary Regulations.
b) Paddle or scoop treaded tyres may
not be fitted."

So, as you say, either rules say the same !

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Purple Dave on July 02, 2015, 05:38:19 pm
Entry in, motel booked...........Over 261 Pre '75 and Over 60 Pre '75 Over 261..........Bring it on !!.... 8)

(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/triumph51/Temora2013_zpsc852fd9c.jpg) (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/triumph51/media/Temora2013_zpsc852fd9c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on July 03, 2015, 07:10:34 pm
Apparently there are some new supplementary regs to be printed, they are to have an OEM wheel size rule in them.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: mboddy on July 03, 2015, 08:28:59 pm
Apparently there are some new supplementary regs to be printed, they are to have an OEM wheel size rule in them.

Good
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on July 04, 2015, 07:07:02 am
Just to set the record straight, for everybody. The 2015 Classic and Post Classic DT Titles at Temora will be run as per GCRs and the re-published Supp. Regs. for the meeting, there has been NO change in them since they were originally published.

Available here:-  https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.racesecretary.com%2Faust-classic-dirt-track&h=3AQEtTtHn

That means NO oem wheel size rule and NO Trials tyre restriction, provided the wheels and tyres comply with the GCRs.

Obviously, wheels used must be of the era of the particular bike or replicas there-of.

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: mboddy on July 04, 2015, 09:34:07 am
I bought trials tyres for this meeting because of this thread.
What are the best legal wheels and tyres for this meeting and what will they cost?
I have Yamaha 1977 IT250D and IT400D.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cemotobull on July 04, 2015, 06:47:46 pm
I have a pic of my Bully in 1973 with 17's and wets!!! Yeeeew!
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: VMX247 on July 07, 2015, 08:25:33 pm
http://www.ma.org.au/index.php?id=1806
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on July 07, 2015, 08:45:36 pm
I bought trials tyres for this meeting because of this thread.
What are the best legal wheels and tyres for this meeting and what will they cost?
I have Yamaha 1977 IT250D and IT400D.
They will work and I think you will find the majority of competitors will be on them. The only options that I see are the 19'' wheel using US flat track rubber or speedway rubber. The trials tyre is easy to ride and very forgiving, they will work.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: gdr on July 08, 2015, 05:29:38 pm
and watch them just go around the outside of you like last time
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Shaun G on July 08, 2015, 06:47:02 pm
Hi GDR could you explain who was going around who last time. In the classes I rode we were all on trials uni's bar one rider who maybe pushed the limits. Don't think it did him much good though  ;)

Cheers
Shaun
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: gdr on July 08, 2015, 07:17:24 pm
EVO 250 s and PRE *% 250 s
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: gdr on July 08, 2015, 07:18:25 pm
Pre 85 250 s
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: colmoody on July 11, 2015, 05:43:56 pm
Hey GDR can you give us a heads up on what tyres the guys
that go round the outside round the out side will be on.
Any help/ advice appreciated.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: mick25 on July 11, 2015, 05:58:58 pm
Could be the riders not the tire choice
You can have the worst looking bike and tires at a meeting and a good rider will clean the feild up .
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: colmoody on July 11, 2015, 06:10:47 pm
Of course you are right on the money there Mick 25. But I got the
impression that GDR was kinda implying that a particular tyre
brand or pattern was the go at Temora.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Shaun G on July 11, 2015, 06:22:30 pm
Well I rode EVO250 in 2013.

My bike was on;

Michelin Trials Uni Rear
Shinko Trials Front (probably won't be running this tyre again this year though hahaha)

Managed a first in EVO 250 and a 2nd (on count back) in EVO 250 Under 49yrs

I can tell you that I don't recall going around the outside of anyone  :)

Really all this tyre talk shits me. Just put your trials uni's on and go race FFS. Hope to see plenty of you there!

Cheers
Shaun
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Purple Dave on July 11, 2015, 10:50:45 pm
I agree with Shaun..........I tried quite a few times to go around the outside of people at Temora.......to no avail.....I did ALL my racing in the day on oil, however, Temora in 2013 was TOO  OILY, particularly, on the outside......tyres were not the problem......Temora Club ran a fabulous meeting.......my only suggestion for this year is, go a bit easier on the oil......then we will have more lines through the corners and better racing........ ;) 8)

(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/triumph51/IMG_0727_zpsfd74tinv.jpg) (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/triumph51/media/IMG_0727_zpsfd74tinv.jpg.html)

(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/triumph51/IMG_0728_zpsixyv0vpc.jpg) (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/triumph51/media/IMG_0728_zpsixyv0vpc.jpg.html)

inside line was the only way to go...........

(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/triumph51/temora%203_zpsopi00yos.jpg) (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/triumph51/media/temora%203_zpsopi00yos.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: gdr on July 12, 2015, 07:16:02 am
We can argue for ever about tyres . If I dose not make a difference on a oil track why do the bikes that run in the TBC run road tyres ? .
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Shaun G on July 12, 2015, 07:36:04 am
I agree tyres make a huge different. But if everyone is on the same type of tyre on OEM wheels then it is not a case of who has the deepest pockets to go racing.

I have entered three bikes this year. If I have to spend around 6K on oil setups for them just to be competitive I wont bother going. I reckon most would be in the same boat.

Although it's a title meeting it is still supposed to be fun for old farts  :)

Cheers
Shaun
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Rosco86 on July 12, 2015, 10:16:48 am
Danger, Danger! Will Robinson.

Classic DT has yet to plunge to the depths of despair as VMX has on the website. It's generally the only section I visit and we have lost too many to piffling BS. Simple run what ya bring and have fun.

Rosco86
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Purple Dave on July 12, 2015, 05:26:20 pm
Totally agree Roscoe86 !! we all had our chances to be STARS in our Youth.........now it's about having FUN !!....... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on July 23, 2015, 03:51:32 pm
The tyre thing has been cleared up, Lyndel Butler has approached MA and there are no special rules, basically run era correct, as per the MOM's and it will be all good. If there is any confusion on what is available PM me and I will try and give you the heads up.
As I have mentioned before the majority of punters will be on trials tyres and they will work.
The Temora Club runs a great event, hopefully all the talk about tyres is done and we can get there and race.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cemotobull on July 23, 2015, 04:34:21 pm
OEM wheel sizes, does that mean 23" fronts on XL500's etc??
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: mick25 on July 23, 2015, 05:58:37 pm
Can you swap from 23 to 21 for the xl500 , because the other xl500 models came with a 21 inch wheel
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on July 23, 2015, 06:28:34 pm
From Lyndel Butler's report, as per the MOM's, any components from era's. ie. 16,18,19,20,21 and 23 inch wheels were available in 1974 therefore they can be used in pre-75 racing laced up to era correct hubs at any wheel. Good description @ FB, OZ Classic Dirt Track.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: JAP 454 on July 23, 2015, 07:31:52 pm
Pete's got it right, no OEM wheel requirement and tyres are your choice, as it has ever been ! Any wheel or rim size fitted must be era correct, ie available in the era your bike is, or a replica, simple really!

Now to find a rider for me Hagon TT 500, The Gally already has a pilot !

Foss
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: mboddy on August 13, 2015, 10:20:04 am
I have to pull out of this race meeting.
So I have cancelled my booking with the Temora Motel.
Phone them on 02 69771866 to get the closest accommodation to the track.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: cemotobull on August 21, 2015, 06:17:37 pm
Heard a rumour the meeting is cancelled. Not enough numbers. Approx 50 entries - not enough for the club to host the meeting :( I feel for the club as we know they put on a good meet!!
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Shaun G on August 22, 2015, 01:12:05 am
This is devastating news to the faithful.

The club put everything into running this event as I know Canberra did last year. Oh well the tribe has spoken.

Well it is time to move on to other things I reckon. Such a shame that a sport that gives so much to those that participate is decimated by apathy.

Apologies for the rant but I am one pissed off dirt tracker!
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: supersenior 50 on August 22, 2015, 05:49:47 pm
This is a great shame. My only input is the date clash with CMX titles, at least two of us from Brisbane MCC would have supported it otherwise. Also I don't think the tyre controversy helped. 52 cleared it up and a call to the club would have given a ruling, but it kept getting traction on the forum.
Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: 52 on August 25, 2015, 09:24:05 am
Two years in a row, entries around the 60 mark, not enough to run many championship classes (I heard we only had the numbers for 4).
Our modern dirt track Nationals get about he same numbers.
Our dirt trackers have to run the same program as our MX brothers, this is not helping.
This is not the end of vintage dirt track just the catalyst for change.
 

Title: Re: Aussie Classic DT Nats announcement on FB
Post by: Rosco86 on August 25, 2015, 04:00:09 pm
Just coped a spray from the owner of the motel I was going to stay at. Can understand him completely as he has turned down quite a few enquiries, such as guests for weddings. Real pity for a small country town. Was only spectating this year but will have bikes ready for next year, hopefully some club might take it on. I think it's possibly a growth area if handled well for the older bodies that can no longer hack VMX.
Rosco86