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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: mx250 on June 09, 2009, 03:01:39 pm
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...........where's it gonna be held ;D.
And when :D.
Not being entirely facetious (and not entirely non-facetious either :P) but my attendance has to be planned ::).
I didn't get to Canondale but I would love for it to be at Canondale again; T shirt weather 8) (frigid here in the south) and great track 8) 8). Raymond Terrance was nice and convenient.
The other contenders are.............
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that did nt take long ::)
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victoria its gotta be back here this year
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I agee, bring it back to where it all started, Victoria!
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One things for sure it WON'T ever be held out west :( :( :(
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Gee, thinking about CD7 already huh? Welll... It's been in Victoria 4 times, NSW once, and Qld once. Anywhere else is unlikely to get the numbers sadly, so the eastern seaboard is the most likely option. Speaking for myself, I'd like to see it at Conondale again next year. Great track, nice place, and gives a different group of people the opportunity to attend. Perhaps a poll, just to gauge people's feelings? Cast your vote, up above.
Remember, this is just a sounding board. The poor old VMX guys aren't even over this one, let alone thinking of next year. One option I've thought of is to hire a bike park for the weekend - plenty of tracks and trails and room to move, even some facilities. Somewhere like Louee maybe? Is that possible, or is insurance an issue?
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NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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NSW next year
QLD the following year
Keep doing NSW & QLD till it's 4 all, lol
EASY
Dave Mac :D :D :D
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no we need a victoria one again or im taking hostages ;D
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It's much easier for you guys to come down hill than it is for us to go up!
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Where's south Australia ??? ??? ::)
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:D Ha ha ha. You guys can suffer in your jocks.
Classic dirt has found a home in Conondale. The reason it has been moving around is because the other venues were not available or viable.
CD5 (i was told) had 250 riders on the sunday and CD6 had 460. Even besides that, the logistics of moving the event from state to state would be taxing as well. With a club that is behind the event , great facilities and room to expand, it would be a bad decision to take it elsewhere.
Fairness to other states wont be part of the equation from what i have been told.
The irony is that Queenslanders are prepared to travel, unlike you mexicans!
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Hey Bradr
Remember - you've got three more throws of the dice !!! Next year I'm in even if it takes long service leave.
I'll PM about the other thing
Dave Mac :D
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Goodness me. It's ankle deep in here already. I said once it goes north we'll never see it again. Let 'em have it..... :P
* Actually, how about South Africa or somewhere else realllllllyyyyyyy far away.
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I rekon the ACT would be a great venue, and it's somewhere new and in none of the mentioned states ;)
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all things 414 i seem to remember the first 4 i went to were in Victoria and were bloody good events but why sulk and spit your dummy after one meeting in queensland? I talked ove rthe idea of a CD with Ray Ryan before it got going and it was about FUN not inuendos and sulking! Ride it dont hide it.
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Mate I'm happy for you to have CD where ever you like. I'm just happy that we're up to our arm-pits in race meetings down here for most of the year anyway. ;D
* For the record, that wasn't anywhere near a "dummy spit". Ask anyone here......
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Ray Ryan I hear you mention bring it on home to WA ;D
cheers
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Sorry my fellow mexicans ,but as one that does travel i voted for QLD as it was forking Awesome and i will go again next year .Bring it on .
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Poor sad old 414. you seem to not to understand just what the CD idea is all about. I've heard you wingeing about NSW and QLD before. I think we are the lucky ones you stay in your melbourne comfort zone. If all of us can have fun in Victoria at 4 CDs, why can't you respect our having fun for one in Qld? Too much fun in Qld for grumps like you I reckon. >:(
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I was a bit pissed WA wasn't included in the voting, I would have voted at least one. ;D
Actually I don't give at Rats Ass were it is. 8)
I'll one day attend this good VMX OZ do :P
cheers
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And you don't seem to understand that I am happy that you enjoyed it. ;) It's just not something that I'd do every year even if I lived next to the track.
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as much as i would like it in my backyard down in in Vicco, after seeing the pics that have been posted, the climate Qld has and the great track of conondale i think QLD will get my vote.
i cannot think of a suitable venue in Vic to host what is a growing event, barrabool has a great track but no camping, broadford has good facilities but a non suitable track. i guess i better get up there next year.
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Hoony is there no track to run a Classic Nats at Broadford ???
cheers
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I missed CD6 but have been to Conondale twice, I'd love to go back and ride again. I'm making plans for next year. Where ever it is it's a long way, but not as far as the WA guys.
Brent
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look forward to meeting you up here for CD7 Hoony, and seeing you up here again Hilly.
Over the next year I'll make sure I have a period-correct silencer extension sorted for Vandy's bikes (obviously still made from a pig) and have my scanner on-hand for any gaskets we need to make over the weekend. I can't promise any improvement in trying to keep up with Macca's moves on Saturday night.
Seriously though, as far as next years event is concerned I'll happily travel, but jeez it'd have to be good to top Conondale.
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CD 7 SHOULD BE HELD IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AND CD7 WILL BE LIKE A FIRE CRACKER UP THEIR RING TO GET THEM MOVEN, OR MOTORVATED. BUT I MUST SAY THAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO RIDE AT CONNADALE ( OZ TITLES )
FROM A CONCERN VICTORIAN.
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Hoony what about Wonthaggi its go the best facilitys in the state.
Andy Viper #70
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We will have to wait and see what happens with Barrabool, if they get the million dollar grant from the government plus what they have made on top of that anything's possible. They have big plans for the complex, one being accommodation.
Quite a few camped at Barrabool the other week when they had the back to Barrabool weekend, they brought in portable showers and toilets etc.
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If Conondale was on Cocos Island I'd still go there for CD7. I've been to every Classic Dirt and have to say that the venue, weather, people and most of all the positive vibe leaves all of the others to shame. As great a track as Barrabool is, the whole overall complex at Conondale leaves it for dead. I realise the it's a long way for Victorians but Hilly made the long journey and he reckoned it was way worth it.....I'll definitely be back there for the Nats, it was that good an experience. ;D
PS...Groundwork has begun for NZs first Classic Dirt style event. Stay tuned.
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as much as i would like it in my backyard down in in Vicco, after seeing the pics that have been posted, the climate Qld has and the great track of conondale i think QLD will get my vote.
i cannot think of a suitable venue in Vic to host what is a growing event, barrabool has a great track but no camping, broadford has good facilities but a non suitable track. i guess i better get up there next year.
Im with Hoony, Barrabool and Wonthaggi aren't anywhere near big enough for this GROWING event and the track at Broadford is basically a modern mx track .That doesn't bother some but some it do's.
The Pics of Conondale look awesome abd the weather is more likely to be nice than jn Victoria.
Its along drive for us Mexican's for sure but some North Queenslanders would have drove the same distance and anyway why not get away from the winter down here.
I hope to make it up for the NATS.
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bring on green park again i reckon ................ location, location, location!
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It's just not something that I'd do every year even if I lived next to the track
This surprises me. I would have thought that a party boy comedian like you would love the CD format. ::)
Yeah. You're right Old Phool. It is suprising isn't it? Can't understand why I wouldn't wanna spend three days a year in a tent full of fat, sweaty, bearded old guys all getting pissed and wrestling each other. I just haven't lived have I?
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Yeah. You're right Old Phool. It is suprising isn't it? Can't understand why I wouldn't wanna spend three days a year in a tent full of fat, sweaty, bearded old guys all getting pissed and wrestling each other. I just haven't lived have I?
Well no, you haven't, obviously. You could always stay in a motel of course, as many did. ::)
I believe however a lot of guys had a hellava time riding their bikes, bench racing, watching Legends ride and checking out the bikes, and the tent wrestling wasn't the main attraction. ;D
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Photo of star wrestler.
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I've (only) been to the last three CDs, so I've gone to Vic, NSW and Qld now.
Really, I don't think that CD needs/wants a permenant home - the nomadic style that we've seen means that most people will be able to attend at least one CD every few years without too much travel.
While setting up base in (say) Conondale has much to recommend it, it would also mean that plenty of people would never bother to attend and the idea would be far more likely to get stale.
So yeah: Up and down the east coast should make the event accesible to the greatest number of punters. The occasional foray to SA or Tas wouldn't be out of the question either, IMHO.
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Hey take it easy 414. I'm not fat or bearded, although I'll admit to having been really sweaty - much warmer up there than down here! And I didn't get into any tent wrestling either - in fact I tried awfully hard not to even accidentally touch TwistandShout all night!
Last year I moteled it after sleeping in several inches of water at CD4. That was OK, all day at the track and back to a nice warm bed, hot shower and a great breakfast at the motel restaurant. This year we camped again (and remembered the fly) and had a ball. Waking up Saturday morning and watching the fog lift over a slab of paradise littered with every sort of old dirtbike you can imagine was a real thrill.
Classic Dirt events are pretty good you know. Even if you do have to drive for a day to get there.
While I can see the attraction in having CD live a sort of nomadic lifestyle, Conondale DOES have enormous attractions - room, weather, track and so on. And it's actually more central to the entire East Coast than anywhere else. Sorry WA and SA, the tyranny of living in a huge wide land again.
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Despite being in S.A. I kinda agree that it may not be in the event's best interest to bring it over here. The weather can be pretty average here this time of the year. We're having a top of 11 today, but I see Canberra has a top of just 7 degrees. ;D Besides, I'd probably be working and miss it anyhow............... ::)
Conondale is over 2000kms from me, so even if I do have the weekend free, it's a good couple of days drive to get there. But considering the glowing reports from CD6 and the relatively low numbers of VMXers over this way, it may well be the best location, if it were to stay in one location.
I only ask for as much notice as possible of a date to give me any chance of having the time off to finally get to my first full Classic Dirt. ;)
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All this talk of how good they have been and the great camaraderie shwon. Make you minds up so us over in the very isolated West can arrange to get ther. This would be great for a group of us from the West to attend.
Would be good if it could be the week before the Championships, then could all bring our bikes over, but know that would never happen
Anyone lend a zimmer frame to an old rider to play with while over there!!!lol
Barry
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Don't try and put some spin on me that I'm anti Classic Dirt. Not the case. I think it's a great thing. I'd go to another and I'd probably motel it again as yes, I hate being kept awake all night by pissed people. I just know I wouldn't go every year as I think I'd get CD burn-out. Especially if it was held at the same venue, year in, year out.
I couldn't give a rat's if it wasn't in Vic again. Not even a fractiion of a rat's. I do think however that it's a little unfair on our Western neighbors if they never have it.
What about Alice Springs? It's central. I'm sure the locals would embrace such a thing (yes I've spent time there) and the journey for most people would be half the fun. Let's see how Australasian you really all are.
I'd go! ;)
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COME MORE SOUTH AND WE CAN ALL MAKE IT.
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I actually dont think there is anywhere in in WA that could host it and I like the idea of an excuse for going over east for a ride. Depending on where the NATS are next year (hoepfully WA but you never know) but might give them a miss and head over and join the orgy at CD7 - sounds like a hoot and everybody has done nothing other than make me more jealous :-[
cheers
Rossco
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Goodness me. It's ankle deep in here already. I said once it goes north we'll never see it again. Let 'em have it..... :P
* Actually, how about South Africa or somewhere else realllllllyyyyyyy far away.
Hmm. I'm not putting spin on your comments...they seem pretty self explanatory to me. ???
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What is that old quote that goes something like: you can't keep all of the people happy, all of the time.
Well that applies to Classic Dirt as well so there is no use in asking for it to be 'a bit closer' or a bit 'further south' or a bit 'whatever'. You have to be practical and not off in some fantasy world.
The reality is there are only a few venues in the entire country that can host the event and provide geographical access to enough punters to make it financially viable. I don't hear the Americans complaining that Mid Ohio should move around the country - instead they embrace the event and make the travel part of the experience.
I realise that there are a lot of good ideas floating around about CD7, but there are others just wasting everybodies time with crazy concepts to suit their own narrow agenda. Most niche sports/pastimes don't have anything even resembling the CD concept, so instead of complaining about this or that just get your act together and come and enjoy the event for what it is. It won't be perfect for everybody no matter where or when it is held. If only life was that simple.
So to continue, from here on in can we just have considered and realistic ideas and not just waste everybodies time. If you want to go down that path just reread the posts after last years CD5 [it is all the same stuff].
VMX42
P.S. I thought that CD6 was great - as were the previous 5.
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Well thereis more to see on the way to mid OHio, just i dont rate Hay plain as an attraction , nor orange or any thing on that route, come to think of it if i could park my RV in the PIts you might have somthing there ( What are the chances here in AU? - SWA) but to Camp out like some rock festival after a 22 hour drive, id want a little more, id want at least a mud wrestle with maico girl, or to find a rare for sale on the side of the road on the way in some hick backwater town on the way .
Lets see where it goes next time round, but moving it about keeps it interesting and accesable other wise the rest of the states VMX dies as the interest dries up in paying out MA licences for 4 rides a year. etc etc
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Hey Freaky,
I can hear what you are saying but it is a bit much to expect Classic Dirt to be the sole stimulus for maintaining VMX participation Australia wide. It can't be anywhere and everywhere.
As I said, you can't keep all the people happy, all the time. Unless you can formulate some kind of alternative REALITY then that is just the way it is. But there is nothing stopping you from promoting your own social VMX event in your neck of the woods if the travel is really the deal breaker.
Unfortunately we live in a big, brown land and long distance travel is just part of that reality. Why not take a leaf out of the Enduro riders book and organise a container to be shipped to the next CD venue, split the cost with your 20 of your mates and fly over for the fun. Where there is a will, there is a way…
Thanks
VMX42
and I promise not to use any more old sayings from now on!!
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Goodness me. It's ankle deep in here already. I said once it goes north we'll never see it again. Let 'em have it..... :P
* Actually, how about South Africa or somewhere else realllllllyyyyyyy far away.
Hmm. I'm not putting spin on your comments...they seem pretty self explanatory to me. ???
Sorry Ali. What I meant to say there was send all the GOBS realllllllllyyyyyyy far away. Have Classic Dirt whever you want. ;)
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Sorry Ali. What I meant to say there was send all the GOBS realllllllllyyyyyyy far away. Have Classic Dirt whever you want
What is your problem matey? This is a positive thread with nothing to do with you but you come on all piss and bluster with a bunch of negative crap about people you know nothing about who attended an event you also know nothing about.
Go and play with your god bothering anti alcohol fun police mates and leave the real vintage enthusiasts alone. I think I speak for most of the forum, good old boys and others when I say that we are sick to death of your hateful and negative slant on everything positive. Stay in Victoria you sad pathetic little twirp and play with your Montesas and leave us fair dinkum and open minded vintage enthusiasts alone.
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Firko let it slide .....mate he's not worth it
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Ok Mark. How's this. We'll take a vote. A poll. All those who think I should go. Those that think I should stay. Someone set it up and after seven days, if I'm voted out, you and the other 'enthusiasts' wont ever here from me again (not here anyway). Can't be fairer than that.
Or Graeme can throw me off now (of course) :D
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My vote would be you could go
Or just accept that others have fun in different ways to you.Ive been doing VMX since 1991 but it doesnt mean im right and your wrong.I love a good B/q and beer seasion at CD again doesnt mean im right and your wrong.Just respect others enjoyment and move on
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I had been to every Classic Dirt ,enjoyed them all and they were all a bit different.CD6 was the first one that I missed - and hopefully the last.
With all the fantastic ravings and those pics I am now seriously depressed,I am going to the next one if its on Australian territory in Antartica! >:(
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Sorry Ali. What I meant to say there was send all the GOBS realllllllllyyyyyyy far away. Have Classic Dirt whever you want. ;)
You don't seem to get it do you? ::)
Your posts on this forum are regularly disrespectful towards other members, which is why everyone arcs up against you.
Why did you call oldschool "Old Phool" for example? What were you trying to achieve (or even thinking)?
It is also not helpful to your cause to continue referring to "GOBs". It marks you as someone who has a chip on his shoulder IMO.
Remember the old adage: "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" ;)
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How many in attendance for Cd4, Cd5 and Cd6 on an individual basis AJ, I would think the numbers would be a tell tale sign as to the viability of the event for the organisers and sponsors.
I would believe NSW would be central for Queenslanders and Victorians in a geographical sense, but in saying that, I heard from a reliable source the track prep at conondale was a ripper.
CD5 didnt have the same advantage to prepare the track at Barleigh Ranch due to last years rainfall so pretty hard to make a comparison on that basis.
Also read that 450+ bikes on the track on Sunday morning compared to half that at Barleigh Ranch the year before buta lot of guys wouldnt take a bike out due to the mud factor
Unfortunately I could not make it this year so cant make a logical unbiased decision but by all accounts, it looked like a well run, well prepared event :)
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Ok Mark. How's this. We'll take a vote. A poll. All those who think I should go. Those that think I should stay. Someone set it up and after seven days, if I'm voted out, you and the other 'enthusiasts' wont ever here from me again (not here anyway). Can't be fairer than that.
Or Graeme can throw me off now (of course)
Ross, I'm not going to contribute by pandering to your weird paranoia, I genuinely don't care whether you go or if you stay.
Just keep posting your bizarre ramblings so the rest of the VMX world can see what you're really about. Life's way too short to pander to people like you so I'll leave you to your own destiny. Just leave me out of it. The Classic Dirt community is a far better place without you and your sick and twisted perspective so and do us all a big favour stay in Victoria. ;)
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There is one point that everyone has overlooked.
Who says there is even gonna be a CD 7. These things are put on by very generous VMX staffers, sponsors, the trade and probably a lot more people. I`ll bet London to a brick not one of them even comes close to covering costs. Sure they contribute to bring awareness to their businesses but they also give us and the public a chance to ride and look at everything on offer.
Be grateful wherever it is because petty politics will most likely see it gone forever
Stick it on Mars...I`ll go
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On the grape vine the Australian vintage titles next year will be at Broadford, and the Broardford Bonanza the weekend before.
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On the grape vine the Australian vintage titles next year will be at Broadford, and the Broardford Bonanza the weekend before.
Well that will make the MA coffers happy then.
How very disappointing its so money orientated ...
Back to the topic-Good old Classic Dirt will have to take the peace pipe(not water Pipe ;) ) for all time Vintage Memories of V&CMX .Long Live Classic Dirt
cheers
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geezas,i stayed the extra week for the bonanza after the vic historic RR titles,now i have to convince the missus i won't be home this month??? 8) ::)
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On the grape vine the Australian vintage titles next year will be at Broadford, and the Broardford Bonanza the weekend before.
ohh closeenough .... just make it pre 75 freindly and im buying a ticket. :O)
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On the grape vine the Australian vintage titles next year will be at Broadford, and the Broardford Bonanza the weekend before.
ohh closeenough .... just make it pre 75 freindly and im buying a ticket. :O)
wish it was pre 65 & pre 75 friendly if only,.MA don't give rats about the real era no money in it -sorry but I ain't happy.thought I would not care but i do. :(
cheers
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why not just ride a little slower to suit the conditions/track ;)
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why not just ride a little slower to suit the conditions/track ;)
apparently not at Broadford modern track..whilst running a Classic Nats :-\
others issues like clearance and travel-geez am I mad I don't even compete ::)
cheers
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would it be possible to make detours for pre75 bikes then to bypass the big jumps and whoops? They have done that on some tracks in SA before.
maybe ask the people who went to the Bonanza about what they thought of the track?
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would it be possible to make detours for pre75 bikes then to bypass the big jumps and whoops? They have done that on some tracks in SA before.
yer, I shouldn't be so negative-where there is a will there is a way. :P
Its just that MA wants to run all the biggies together and take the cream.
cheers
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why not just ride a little slower to suit the conditions/track ;)
It NOT just a process of deciding a winner and losers, there's other issues like safety ::) and even enjoyment to have a successful meeting. Don't under estimate need for enjoyment. It not much point in having 5 trophy hunters to turn up and the other 30 'enjoyment seekers' stay home because it won't be fun.
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For the record, the Broadford main circuit CAN be made pre 75 friendly - if they decide to do so. They did it for Classic Dirt 4, because they were keen to impress us at the time.
I understand that for the Bike Bonanza, the track was NOT modified - probably a cost saving measure, as they didn't get nearly as many dirt entries as Classic Dirt did.
Having said all that, it's extremely unlikely that Classic Dirt will return to Broadford anytime soon. ;)
As someone else said, there are many factors that determine the location of Classic Dirt and indeed even if it is held at all. At this stage (so close the the last one) there has been no firm decision whatsoever whether Classic Dirt 7 will be held, when it will be held or where it will be held.
As usual, when a firm decision is made, you guys will be the first to know. ;D
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Just to add another 2 cents on this topic.
Ted rightly pointed out that for CD7 to go ahead it will require a commitment from our extremely loyal event sponsors [Suzuki Aust, Engineered Environment, Wiltec, etc]. So how can you assist in making their decision easier? Simple, contact them and tell them how much you enjoyed the event and thank them for their support.
Let Suzuki know how much you enjoyed the event. Tell your local dealer about it or drop them a line to let them know personally. Shoot VMX an email and we can pass them on.
It seems everybody is really happy with the event, so now is the time to tell the world. Spread the word and do your bit to ensure that the sponsors come back next year, nothing is guaranteed in this financial climate so don't rest on your laurels.
How about flooding Motorcycle News, ADB, Dirt Action, Trail Zone with letters and any of the other m/cycle forum sites with stories of how good the event was. Make some noise - something i know you are more than capable of doing [based on Saturday night at CD6].
I dare each of you to take 5 minutes to do it!!! It will make a difference and its is not hard to do.
Thanks
VMX42
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AjayVMX and vmx42.......all good points of course ;) ;D
Got carried away in the moment and the topic got diverted a bit to the 2010 Nationals at Broadford. ::)
sorry
cheers
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AjayVMX and vmx42.......all good points of course ;) ;D
Got carried away in the moment and the topic got diverted a bit to the 2010 Nationals at Broadford. ::)
sorry
cheers
Just passionate about pre 75 that's all Alison and good onya
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Hey Ajay/Jeff
Who's should I contact at Suzuki to remind them of the good work they're doing?
Peter, Eoin, Perry??
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Perry or Sou would be the one to contact. ;)
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For the record, the Broadford main circuit CAN be made pre 75 friendly - if they decide to do so. They did it for Classic Dirt 4, because they were keen to impress us at the time.
I understand that for the Bike Bonanza, the track was NOT modified - probably a cost saving measure, as they didn't get nearly as many dirt entries as Classic Dirt did.
Having said all that, it's extremely unlikely that Classic Dirt will return to Broadford anytime soon. ;)
As someone else said, there are many factors that determine the location of Classic Dirt and indeed even if it is held at all. At this stage (so close the the last one) there has been no firm decision whatsoever whether Classic Dirt 7 will be held, when it will be held or where it will be held.
As usual, when a firm decision is made, you guys will be the first to know. ;D
Alistar , although I was busy swap meeting at the recent Bonanza.I did hear quite a few complaints about the severity of the jumps on the main track at Broadford and not from pre 75 riders from pre 78 and Evo guys.Apparently there was a seperate track for pre 75 .
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Ross is that you going to Tassie only 1 vote for cd-7 :D :D
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Alistair , although I was busy swap meeting at the recent Bonanza.I did hear quite a few complaints about the severity of the jumps on the main track at Broadford and not from pre 75 riders from pre 78 and Evo guys.Apparently there was a seperate track for pre 75 .
Yes, we heard some similar stories as well.
The point is that the GP track at Broadford can be reworked by a dozer to smooth out the jumps and make the track "pre-75 friendly". This was done for us when we ran CD4. ;D
Clearly it wasn't done for the Bonanza... ::)
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NO it WASN'T just ask me >:( :'
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well that sounds pretty good, if all it takes is couple enthusiastic guys in bobcats to smooth it out a bit, sounds like they are gonna be willing to bend over backwards to work with the vintage guys to make the track vintage bike friendly so if there is an offer to use the Broadford track i dont think it should be refused as you might not ever get offered to use it again and they wont wont want to be bothered to modified the track if theres anothertime, so i think its a wise move to take up the offer to have it there if thats a possibility.
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Well I don't think you can have every thing in the same state.
Wouldn't make much of a holiday,become as boring as bat shit. :P
cheers
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maybe there needs to be a survey to ask 'how many people would be willing to travel to WA for CD events'
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Dargle maybe?
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Talking with a person who is 'well up in it' last night and seems now that there will be a big push to build a permanent grass track at Broadford to be used as a regular 'Bike Bonanza' location as well as being used for regular VIPER/VCM meetings and ride days. Maybe you've done us all a big favour here in Victoria. ;)
Thanks guys... ;D ;D
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Ross is that you going to Tassie only 1 vote for cd-7 :D :D
ha ha!
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gator - which Ross you chasing? Nup I voted Victoria - bit selfish really as I am goin to the Nats in Qld this year and wanted to go somehwere different for CD for a holiday ;D Thats all.
I actually disagree with Allison - doesn't matter how passionate you are and how much you don't like MA's stance numbers of attendees will decide where it goes - end of story - could you image Al the AFL grand final at Joondalup Arena - horses for courses and we do not have something in WA that could handle 1500 bikes and 460 riders! I am happy to go where majority rules. Fact of life.
cheers
Rossco
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Dargle maybe?
Man is that place still going?
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maybe there needs to be a survey to ask 'how many people would be willing to travel to WA for CD events'
you assumed I was writing about CD7-but I was writing of Broadford in general.
Even though the topic is CD7 ::)
I'll shut up now ;D
cheers
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414 old mate :Ross will there be any table top's ??? :-\ :'(
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Well I don't think you can have every thing in the same state.
Wouldn't make much of a holiday,become as boring as bat shit. :P
cheers
thats funny this year all big events where ... i mean that far north most this side of sydney couldnt be bothered, how does that work for Aussie events when they all cater in the same area, sure fire way of killing off the sport in the other smaller stats i reckon, if so how can it be called true aussie titles if they are all in the same backyard ?
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Gents,
CD6 was 1850km away for me & I'm still in the same state. With relatively cheap airfares these days I just hopped on a plane. Didn't get to ride, but just being there was truly awesome (in the old original sense of the word, when it meant something). The 3rd person I met was Vic James (from WA) & neither of us were comlaining about the distance. Nor were the kiwi guys who came just as far as Vic. One immediately sensed this was special.
I did the same thing last year when it was about 2800km away. Cost me a small fortune just to be there to experience it, & I can ill-afford it, but I just bit the bullet. But the diff between it & this year was truly chalk & cheese. Sure the rain scared people away last year but the venue, tracks, facilities & esp the vibe/atmosphere/comeraderie was exponentially better at Canondale. I had to confess that I was a bit disappointed last year tho I never said so as I didn't want to detract from those who loved it, or from the effort put in by those who organised it. There were certainly highlights (mostly the people I met) but I determined that I wouldn't go again cos it wasn't worth the expense. (No offense to the organisers tho). NSW seemed like a good sensible central location & I tho't it would stay there, but one had to have been there this year to see how so many other things far-outweighed the advantage of a central location.
Last year I didn't even want to ride after seeing the track. Call me a wimp if you like, but my bones almost ached just watching VMX bikes negotiating that track. This year, from the moment I saw the tracks to this very minute I would have loved to have ridden every one of them. But even so, there was so much else to enjoy I haven't got one regret, except that I wasn't there long enough to enjoy more of it.
I only changed my mind at the last minute & went (& there were plenty of reasons why I shouldn't have), & my attitude now is that I'll go to every one that is at a suitable venue (by which I mean large enough to cope w its magnitude & VMX-friendly tracks) wherever it is.
Its a matter of attitude. As the old saying goes; "You do what you want to do". Bite the bullet. Count the cost. Fly there if you have to. Just do it!
Forget the knockers & nay-sayers. Forget the NIMBY (not in my back yard) whinges. Forget the self-interest. If VMX means anything to you, if the fine crew of VMX decides to run CD7 at a suitable venue that can cope w its ever-growing scope, plan to be there wherever it is. You won't regret it.
Promote it. Spread the word around. Offer to help, to ensure its continuance. Build the positive vibe & enthusiasm. And see if the next one can't out-do this one.
It will have to be colossal to do so. CD6 was that good. I almost believe in magic!
Thanks a million to everyone who helped make it so, esp the VMX team, sponsors, Sunshine Coast club & volunteers. Like a thousand or so others, I can't wait till the next one.
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JC - nailed it. ;)
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OK Big Al
All we need now is the date.
I couldn't do it this year but will be there next year. Conondale you said didn't you, lol?
Like they said on The Castle it's all about the vibe. Sure you can race anytime but a once a year indulgence and a catch up might be just what the doctor ordered !!! Otherwise you start posting in red, lol !!!
Regret to have missed a great weekend
Dave Mac
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ALL THINGS 414, why dont you just f*&k off and go back under your mushroom,this thread is all about people that have enjoyed themselves, being positive and happy and looking forward to doing it in the future. I dont know you but I was talking to someone this morning who said you where a good bloke and cant understand your carryings on, maybe you need phyciatric help? If your just doing it for a stir then its in poor taste, didnt your mother tell you if you havent got anything nice to say then dont say anything at all. I would garrantee even someone like you would have loved CD6, maybe thats what you need to come along to CD7 and we can show you how to have a goodtime!! I have to thank everyone again for CD6 the most awesome 4 days of dirtbiking I have ever had, hey AJ how about making it a week long like Bikeweek in the States, you coud call it DIRTBIKE WEEK , gee we coud start another thread on that. Everyone in the whole dirtbike world coud come to it, even nasty, lonley Victorians with the I dont go out of my 300km radius mentality.Cheers John.
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A WEEK! (Gasp) :o
Err... nice idea, but it's not going to happen. I get in enough crap already for being away that long.... ;)
And by the way it looks like 414 has deleted his previous post. It is a pain when that happens, because it makes following responses meaningless. But it is also the nature of the beast... ::)
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Yawn. The above rant was because I had a post answering Daves little poke at me.
I'm not getting on any other pages pertaining to CD 6 and causing any trouble am I?. We had our little disagreements here. On this page. About organising the next one. Ok. And it all started off here over some idiot basically saying "suck shit the rest of the Nation". Now I pulled that smart remark to Dave because on reflection I though "fork him". Ok? Now go fug yourself you idiot.....
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Yawn. The above rant was because I had a post answering Daves little poke at me. Go fug yourself you idiot.....
Nice. ::)
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And you.
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And you.
Thanks.
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My pleasure.
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JC great post! If you come from NthQld it can be just as far too Sunshine coast area as from Melbourne.
Being a Victorian I don't think that our state is the centre of the VMX universe and besides we had the 1st 4 Classic Dirts and now the Honda Bonanza.
We do have some great racing series down here though.
Dont know whats happened to Allthings 414, he's generally a cool bloke.Maybe he forgot to take his medication or maybe he's pissed because he's Mum wouldn't let him go.I heard that he's only allowed out on weekends if he can make it back for evening service at 8pm.
Sorry Ross but lighten up abit man.Ever heard of the book " how to win friends and influence people"?
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I've known Ajay for a long time and he has reached legendary status in the dirt bike world.
Not really interested in knowing much about Mr 414, thanks.
Jimmy
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who are you calling Lonely victorian's ars wipe :-* ::)
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mmmm..I'd eat some more popcorn but a head full of cavities says don't do it man!! ;)
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gator, try lonely . lonley sounds like a horse or an indian who rode with Lone ranger.
but the funny part i all hear you laughing about is im calling it. not bad for a mispeller :O)
funny i can see it like dog knackers in other posts but i cant pick my own shitful spellin.
Ok ill sit back down now.....I think i need to take some pills....... hey 414 maybe we can go halve in some blue ones.
whatcha say ?
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.....................even nasty, lonley Victorians with the I dont go out of my 300km radius mentality.Cheers John.
pull your head in sport and don't generalise, not everyone can make it due to work family whatever, if they want to go bad enough they will travel like anyone else in this country. not all Victorians share what you perceive as a 300Km Mentality. for forks sake, buy a full lenght mirror and have a good look at yourself. i don't know why but that comment really pissed me off.
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a very wise man once said, THE ONLY PERSON YOU CAN FOOL IS YOURSELF,
CD7 bring it on, where and when i dont care.
Cheers Trev,
i cant help be bias to Conondale, as i havnt seen a better venue yet and its ONLY 40 klms from home,but i would go anywhere for it as in the past!
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Forget the knockers & nay-sayers. Forget the NIMBY (not in my back yard) whinges. Forget the self-interest. If VMX means anything to you, if the fine crew of VMX decides to run CD7 at a suitable venue that can cope w its ever-growing scope, plan to be there wherever it is. You won't regret it.
Love that bit JC
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pass the pop corn doc
Under the circumstances shouldn't it be pass the tortillas or Enchiladas ;)
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Hey Bill that's forken funny :-*
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pull your head in sport and don't generalise, not everyone can make it due to work family whatever, if they want to go bad enough they will travel like anyone else in this country. not all Victorians share what you perceive as a 300Km Mentality. for forks sake, buy a full lenght mirror and have a good look at yourself. i don't know why but that comment really pissed me off.
Hoony, I didn't think he was generalising there...he didn't say he meant all Victorians by any means. There were indeed some of our most loyal Victorian colleagues at CD6 and that was great! ;D
What I can say however is that only 2.5% of the riders at CD6 were Victorian. Compare this to 22.5% being from NSW. Now I know that there is an extra 900km involved, but to be honest we would have thought that there would have been more from Victoria, given that is supposed to have a strong representation in VMX. ;)
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Do I hear a vote for Darwin? ;D
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Darwin yes out at shady camp :-[
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Is anybody going down to Tassie with Ross ??? :D come on mark :D
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pull your head in sport and don't generalise, not everyone can make it due to work family whatever, if they want to go bad enough they will travel like anyone else in this country. not all Victorians share what you perceive as a 300Km Mentality. for forks sake, buy a full lenght mirror and have a good look at yourself. i don't know why but that comment really pissed me off.
Hoony, I didn't think he was generalising there...he didn't say he meant all Victorians by any means. There were indeed some of our most loyal Victorian colleagues at CD6 and that was great! ;D
What I can say however is that only 2.5% of the riders at CD6 were Victorian. Compare this to 22.5% being from NSW. Now I know that there is an extra 900km involved, but to be honest we would have thought that there would have been more from Victoria, given that is supposed to have a strong representation in VMX. ;)
Alistar , I am sure that there were more Victorians who wished that they could have been there than actaully got there(Hoony and Myself for eg) Unfortunately in my case when you hav ebeen out of work all year and you suddely get a job the decision is made for you.As good as the turnout was I imagine that it would have been even better if it hadn't been for factors of the economy
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i think if its only going to be held in QLD from now on i think it will alienate a lot of people. It should be rotated around different venus.
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You have to remember though, that this event has to make money.
The VMX boys, Suzuki etc etc need to get some sort of return for what must be a huge investment. They might be enthusiasts, but they need to feed their families too.
And the only way to get that return is to get bums on seats.
As much as I hate to say it, taking it away from the Eastern states would limit the event's ability for that to happen.
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i think if its only going to be held in QLD from now on i think it will alienate a lot of people.
I dont think anyone has said it will only be held in QLD from now on ::)
I have been to CDs in Victoria NSW and now QLD :) as long as we have a CD7 i will do all i have to so i can get there even if its on the forking moon .
Green park Conondale is a fantastic facility and lends itsself to the event perfectly , Barabool is a fantastic track but unless they allow camping then you will never capture the atmosphere that CD5 or 6 had.
Really enjoyed Raymond terrace but at the rate the event is evolving it has already outgrown the venue.
Ill go with Ross to Tassie if thats where its going to be , iv'e given myself an uppercut for missing the last 2 nationals down there and i wont make the same mistake ::)
Should the event go out to WA so be it , Allison can i book a campsite on your lawn now just in case ;D
NT well never been there so look forward to the experience be a chance to check out Curlys collection :)
End of the day dont give a fork where it is i just hope it happens :)
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Another factor in the low turnout from Victoria is the fact that alot of guys are doing the Nats in August. Its a big call to travel up for both events when you basically need a week each time and the two are only 8 weeks apart.
Also we had the Honda Bonanza a few weeks ago which was a great event also .
As good as ClassicDirt is , with the growing popularity of VMX and now Vinduro I think that its possible that we will see more of these types of events around the country .Look at America they have events all over the place from one end of the country to the other.
Its all good .
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forking moon bill. i think that will be cd 27. hope i can get to that one .if there all as good as the last two.had a great CD6.but i must say i don,t like rum that much any more.
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I,m from Vic and have been to CD4/5. I could not make it to 6 to catch up with some of the great
people I met at CD4/5.Yes cost of travel being one reason but not the only one.
But after reading all the posts here I cant belive that some of the people on this forum are turning it into
a state versus state shit fight. Its about the bikes not about where your from .Boys get over it and grow up!!!!!!
Andy Viper #70
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well said Andy, Direct and to the point.
and that's the last you will hear from me on this topic.
Hoon out !
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can I change my vote???? ::) Instead of victoria make it Tazzy.... that'll double our score! :-X
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Cmon guys, this topic is just meant to gauge peoples opinions on where CD7 could be held. It does not, repeat, does not represent the views of VMX Magazine or anyone else really for that matter.
Also let's not drag it down with the state versus state thing. Australia is a big place and of course with all the various constraints like cost, profit, support, sponsors etc it's not going to be easy to satisfy everyone all of the time.
That said, it's fascinating reading and I like the passion being shown. VMX fans are nothing if not passionate and robust discussion has to be good. Even if some of us do get a bit hissy about it all, eh Ross?
Anyways, just a reminder to keep the topic on track and not get too personal about it all.
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QUOTE:Should the event go out to WA so be it , Allison can i book a campsite on your lawn now just in case Grin
You and Vale are always welcome here in the west of the Island, as are all VMX riders ,well closer to pre 75 the better ;) ;D
13 acres of grass ;) :D
cheers
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As this is not an MA title event, but rather an enthusiast-specific, VMX mag-run blast for enthusiasts old and new, then let's all just chill the hell out and accept the umpire's decision...VMX mag guys can run it wherever and whenever they want, and in light of previous, and indeed recent successes, we'll go wherever it's held, and have a ball, with a horde of happy, like-minded punters.
Are we clear, VMX ? Put it on, and we'll be there... ;)
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UK is my suggestion as it doesn't take as long to get there as Sydney to Queensland!!! :D
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Strangely I seem to be losing interest, perhaps the shit fights, innuendo and perceived lack of common sense are alienating me. Tim754
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The "Classic Dirt" events' are what you make of them no matter where they are and if you really want to go to one you'll make the effort no matter where it is. Its just up to you and how committed you are.
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The last two posts are so different but I strongly agree with both
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You forgot to say " Next one should be held in the Northern Territory" though Brent ;D
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If only Lozza! :D.
I know from the past that Conondale can get cold but at least we could offer great weather. At present 17-20 overnight (cold for me) and mid 20's during the day. No humidity.
Sad to say that's the only thing going for an event here.
I am planning on making next years event, where ever it is.
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Up Up and away with TAA the friendly friendly way........... ;D. Virgin Blue actually ;D
Got your ticket yet Mr Doe 8) ?
C U when we r look'n at ya 8)
http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=8150.msg81855#msg81855
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Is there gonna be another "mystery guest"?
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Is there gonna be another "mystery guest"?
Probably those folk who do the ground work will have some one lined up. :o
Big Suzuki History display with a few VIP Japanese would be interesting. :P
cheers
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It's a mystery to me.... ::)
We'll all just have to wait and see ;)