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Title: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on July 19, 2009, 05:52:12 pm: 19th and 20th September which is just over two months away being hosted by the Hunter Motorcycle Club. Supplementry REGS should be out very soon

The Hunter club has got this track looking real good for the upcoming event. Had a ride there today along with a good turnout of riders keen to have look at the track. Even a couple of sidecars having some fun

This will be a great event if the numbers turn up so put it down in your list of must do's. Those of you who attended CD 5 will know how to get there.

Support the Event, Keep the Classic Dirt Track Nationals Alive ;)

Directions to get there on the Link below

http://www.mxcentral.com.au/hmcc.php
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: ricakk on July 21, 2009, 06:37:45 pm: Hey Rossco I think there is another round of Dirt Track on the 6 September, before the Nats
witch would be a good chance to use the track before the Nats
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on July 21, 2009, 06:45:55 pm: Quote from: ricakk on July 21, 2009, 06:37:45 pm
Hey Rossco I think there is another round of Dirt Track on the 6 September, before the Nats
witch would be a good chance to use the track before the Nats

A few guys travelled some long distances just for a look and set up bikes so would be a good opportunity on 6th to set up bikes, blew the base gasket out of 400 Maico so now got a little bit of work to do. Hope it continues to grow and get the support it deserves and can carry on from where CAnberra did such a good job the previous year ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Moto on July 21, 2009, 07:13:26 pm: Rosco,
The track looked excellent on Sunday,fast and smooth, everyone was having a ball.
Its in a central location for travellers, should be a fun weekend.
Joel and I'll have the usual Bultaco's, El Montadero and Pursangs and a CZ for you to throw roost at.
We'll be at the practice day on the 6th for a bit of fine tuning and to test your new base gasket.I could say something about Maico's, but better not !
Cheers.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on July 21, 2009, 10:35:06 pm: Good to see you and Bullmad24 coming up for a ride MOTO :D, could see you were keen again once you got there, I will double check tomorrow that there is a ride on the 06th September, Im not sure but I heard mention of two meets before the Nats. Will check it out tomorrow and post back up after talking to Secretary.

On another note, Maicos are a very reliable form of transport and I will not have you say anything else to the contrary :-[
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: steve234 on July 22, 2009, 08:17:06 am: What type of wheel/tyre set up do you run on this track?

Cheers,
Steve
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on July 22, 2009, 12:01:45 pm: No motorcross tyres on rear wheel, Trials tyre ok , knobby front ok as well ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on July 22, 2009, 12:23:00 pm: Just had confirmation that there is one more meeting on the 06th of September so if your keen, come and have a ride and a look and a great day out.

If you have any queries regarding the NATS or the Hunter club round set down for the 06th September, give the club secretary Glenn Pickering a call on (02) 4946 5151 or email him on [email protected]
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on July 22, 2009, 04:54:40 pm: Let's whoop this event up to be bigger than ever. It's a great track so let's try and get as many there as possible. This meeting has suffered from a lack of support in recent times so for it to continue as our sports premier dirt track we need all of YOU to enter and be part of the fun.

Who's entering?
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: ricakk on July 22, 2009, 06:01:43 pm: Can't wait I'am there.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Curly3 on July 22, 2009, 06:23:18 pm: I would love to be riding but as I'm only just getting back into things I don't have a bike ready, not to mention physicality, next year is the target for me.
I'll definitely be there as keen observer though.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on July 22, 2009, 10:24:36 pm: looking forward to it. will be using a BIG twin this year, hope to stay on track. Yamaha XS has come along nicely, will give it its first outing at Nepean Pre 75 day on August 1an2. Hope the club day is supported.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Mark Austin on July 22, 2009, 11:01:11 pm: I'll be there with a couple of Bullies ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Freakshow on July 23, 2009, 04:08:54 pm: 52 - your the man. love to be there to see that honk along pete, curious to see how they run on our tracks.

R.I.P .. xl350ish
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on July 23, 2009, 09:23:58 pm: G'day Kerry, my mate Dave had a ride on the XS last w'end, reconds its better than it has any right to be.We have prepared a pair of XL250's for an assult on that 25 lap race on Sat. at Nepean on August 1.Dave is a wizard, already developed the fastest Xl350 on the planet, now he wants the best 250XL. My 350 is back together, oil pump rotor had shattered at ACT last year.Will try to use 250XL this year,give the CR a rest.Last time I rode the 250XL at Condo I fell an spent 6 weeks off work.Hope to get it to make some more power (using Grasy's bike as a guide). R you going to aust titles-long haul 4 you, eh.If you get to Nepean you might be able to have a ride on the XS, its a club day.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on July 23, 2009, 10:07:33 pm: geezas,oil pump rotor shattered??,try lighter oil?? ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: oz555ktm on July 24, 2009, 06:35:52 pm: We have all herd the saying 3rd time is the best ..

The Dirt track Nats are looking Good .Better than Goood Fantasy .....

The Wagga wagga MCC gave new life to the Nats and we must Thank them for that.. Thank You..

The A.C.T Mcc put the Cream on the Cake and serve it up and we love it and wanted More..

Now Barleigh Ranch is going to Put the Big Cherry on Top of that Cake .

Thay are working hard to bring to you a Fun Weekend of Good Old Australian Dirt Track ...
I have seen the track and looks good .
Thay know what to do to make it a Fat Time but what that need you to do is to Pre Enter Early
I my self know how much work goes in to Put a Race day On and its is a far Bit.
and the larts thing you need is to say up all nigth working out Entrys at the larst minit..

So My avice is to get organisation in your Life and get your Bikes and your Entry Now ...
and dont miss the Fun....
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Grasy 6 on July 24, 2009, 09:38:50 pm: Hi Fellas where do we get the entry forms from . Denis you are spot on about the efforts Wagga & Canberra put in great job by both clubs. Late entries are a great pain to the organisers the earlier the entries the better chance of the age divisions might get seperated & let the older riders have a crack .Should be 5 from Griffith up there to try and get that cherry. See you all there Pete Lee & myself are of to Nepean for a run next weekend hope the club gets some support to keep the classic scene rolling great chance to test prior to Raymond Terrace . Watch out for no 52 (wiil be no 24 next weekend in memory of a great man Glenn Davies ) Peter Lee got an XS650 twin on the boil rode it last weekend this thing is a serious weapon . I think even Bi Ladan would shit him self if he got on it.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on July 24, 2009, 11:07:32 pm: to matcho mick, rotors apparantly do break up (heard from bloke in Vic). Running straight 30 oil and still am, xlint were able to supply new pump (cheap insurance for them XL hand genades.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on July 24, 2009, 11:17:40 pm: great,i didn't need to hear that little gem :-\,wonder if it's when it's real cold start up?, ooh threadhijack :D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: oz555ktm on July 24, 2009, 11:24:47 pm: Grassy me old Bar bang mate .
Good to hear from you the larst time was Jack Hogg.
KTMs are going Good so YOU will Not be geting any Cherry Mate .

It will be all Mine ....This Time
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: VMX247 on July 24, 2009, 11:47:45 pm: Quote:If you have any queries regarding the NATS or the Hunter club round set down for the 06th September, give the club secretary Glenn Pickering a call on (02) 4946 5151 or email him on [email protected]

Quote:from grasy:Hi Fellas where do we get the entry forms from.
Can't find the sup regs on MA or MNSW website :o ?

This is one our to do list----any dirt track in Qld in August ?
cheers
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on July 25, 2009, 06:18:25 am: Quote from: grasy on July 24, 2009, 09:38:50 pm
Hi Fellas where do we get the entry forms from .

Should be with the sup regs which when they become available in the not to distant future, will post up a link here ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on July 25, 2009, 11:52:43 am: Mick, I was told to use the later pump (re. centreport XL ) 250,s r the same. They all look the same bar the drive gear is slightly different. I would do that at the very least, mine destroyed a very exspensive top end. The shame is I was told, but checked original pump and it looked good. This a bike just used 4 DT and babied. If ya doin 1 of these check an check again, XL350's are a bit fragile. If you have an XL250 apart at the same time you will see how similar they r. Best of luck- may see you at races -talk XL stuff.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on July 25, 2009, 03:20:29 pm: Quote
Peter Lee got an XS650 twin on the boil rode it last weekend this thing is a serious weapon . I think even Bi Ladan would shit him self if he got on it
What frame are you using Pete or have you chopped and channeled a stocker? It's amazing the number of Yammy 650s coming out of the woodwork. That's why I've gone Benelli. Got any photos of the beasty?
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on July 25, 2009, 08:35:48 pm: Firko, there is a pic under "broadford flat trackers" a couple of pages back, I'm not good at postin pics.We will have it at Nepean next w'end. Using std XS1 frame, uncut, moded every other bit.Had a good mate Rod Watts take all measurments off my 350 twin and work from there, the mtr sat on floor of my shed in peices 4 a couple of years. Rod and spoke about buildin a big un but the 350 is fast enough and was difficult to get motivated.The XS works a treat a is a real credit to Rod.Used an XS1 mtr and pre-70 bits.Nepean will see how good it is, using no. 24 ,Glenn Davies old no.,passed away recently.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Grasy 6 on July 25, 2009, 09:32:31 pm: Hi Denis I wiil leave you the seed of da cherry then you may be able to plant it & grow a tree and get your own . Looking forward to catching up for a laugh. Cheers Grasy no 6 ain't seen a fast KTM yet . Seen lots of fast HONDAs but.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: number 87 on July 28, 2009, 12:52:20 pm: Yep Im going ..... I reckon I'll get the trophy for most beer/scotch/rum/etc consumed over the weekend -Canberra was a hoot!!

#87
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Freakshow on July 28, 2009, 01:20:29 pm: Soz pete, I wish -bit too far for both Nats this year. ( okay im a soft cock but the boss dont get 'time off' ) but Been playing with a few bikes here ATM, i have always promised myself i would have a look at.

Im trying to get my YZ360 framer together and also build up the Dt1 as a pre 70 moto ride for DT and MX next year ( distance dependant) Other project on the back burner is the YZ125a's been trying to get one of them together as a ride. MEh if i had the time and the brains i would propally have done all this 12 months ago, but every second weekend im out riding ATM or working on the property so, i guess it all gets back into perspective.

Wish we could all be retired, but then again my dad says he has never been so busy :O)

I'd luv to get onto an XS but down here we dont have the track for it, our Dt's are short track and acusa park is far too bumpy and soft. Still I seen a picture of a mx250 on that nepean track today and its a very differant looking surface, almost a speedway hardpack looking with a brushed top surface, would be perfect for a big bore Tracker............be nice to it :O)

photos. photos photos. :)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: pancho on July 28, 2009, 06:26:50 pm: freaky i have never seen Nepean surface look better since 1959 except on one or two times back in the days of oiled surface, but then it used to break up a bit. gets a bit dusty sometimes but the surface holds well. cheers wally.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on August 10, 2009, 06:52:33 am: Better start getting entries in for this one, entries close last mail Friday 28th August, should be big ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Mark Austin on August 10, 2009, 07:12:43 am: Already sent Rossco ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on August 12, 2009, 10:09:55 pm: Like all vintage meetings, the entries are slow coming in, if you are intending to enter this event, please help by getting your entries in sooner rather than later, poor club secretary will prematurely start ageing. Helps pre planning the event and catering etc. also remember Hunter has a club day on Sunday 6th September so come and have a play or a look or both on the day :)

Print the sup regs out now, you know its the start you need to get motivated ;)

http://www.ma.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=2009_National_Calendar&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentFileID=49497
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: maicoman18 on August 13, 2009, 08:11:08 pm: Do you have to have an MA license to race this one or can a one event license be bought? Only MA license is mentioned on entry form.

Ed
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on August 13, 2009, 08:32:16 pm: Quote from: maicoman18 on August 13, 2009, 08:11:08 pm
Do you have to have an MA license to race this one or can a one event license be bought? Only MA license is mentioned on entry form.

Ed

Good question Ed, I dont know, maybe someone else can fill us in, are you coming over for a club run on the 6th as well Ed so you can get the unfair advantage in the Nats :D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: colmoody on August 13, 2009, 09:48:33 pm: One event licence is ok for this event avail thru MA NSW. Bit of time involved in the process so I would hit on it tomorrow if you intend competing at this event.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Mick D on August 13, 2009, 09:58:24 pm: quote from supp regs.

Competitors requiring a Senior One Meeting License for this meeting will need to make application, following the procedure detailed below. The cost of the licence is $77.00. Application form can be downloaded from Motorcycling NSW website www.motorcycling.com.au Senior One Meeting Licence Application Place a tick in “One Event” on the normal license application form. Complete personal details including compulsory ambulance cover details and forward to the MNSW as soon as possible, and a minimum of 21 days prior to the event. The licence will be available at the event after completion of the competency test (if applicable). Rule 3.1.2.4: Senior One Meeting National Licenses are subject to the following conditions: a) Licence will be available to all applicants 16 years and older. b) Current club membership is required. c) Applicants who have never held a competition licence, or who have not held a licence within the previous 10 years must undertake a competency test. The competency assessment may be undertaken at the meeting in which the participant intends to compete. No competency test is required if the applicant can prove that they have held an annual competition license within the previous 10 years. 2.2 The meeting will be held in accordance with the current Motorcycling Australia General Competition Rules (GCR’s)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 211kawasaki on August 14, 2009, 08:35:28 am: Good luck with the meeting guys, its kill'en me to not be there but will suffer thru a few MGDs at Rosies bar (Disneyland) and wish you all well.

Best Regards

Dave T #211
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Freakshow on August 14, 2009, 11:06:40 am: So long as you Will you be wearing some ears Dave, all is forgiven ? please supply foto with ears on.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on August 14, 2009, 11:16:49 am: I hope you, Vicky and the kiddies have a hoot at the Magic Kingdom Dave. Thanks also for having the faith in allowing me to fill your eligibility shoes at the Nats matey. After seeing the lengths some* racers go to to dodge the rules at Conondale I feel as if I've inherited the poisoned chalice. I'm looking forward to the challenge however and doubt there'll be much of a problem.

*Despite what you'd think from reading other threads here, 99% of the bikes were Kosher at Conondale and I'd expect the same at Barleigh Ranch.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on August 16, 2009, 10:07:40 am: Quote from: firko on August 14, 2009, 11:16:49 am
*Despite what you'd think from reading other threads here, 99% of the bikes were Kosher at Conondale and I'd expect the same at Barleigh Ranch.

It did detract a tad from what the Connondale Nats event is all about but necessary evil to ensure class eligibility stays adehered to :)

All for the better of the sport ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on August 26, 2009, 09:02:03 pm: Pretty sad that forum with over a thousand members and probably double that again sitting on the fence looking in can only muster up 32 entries for National Dirt track Titles, which club would be stupid enough to take this on i the future, unfortnately MA and Gardner and crew aint going to destroy Dirt Track, I reckon that our own lack of interest has just about achieved that >:(

Get your entries in before its too late
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Grasy 6 on August 26, 2009, 10:39:05 pm: Hi FENCE SITTERS We at Griffith Motorcycle Sports Cub are still holding back the application (ready to go had NSW & Aussie titles here 97, 98 with 130 entries) to run the 2010 titles, we may attract some SA & VIC riders. Myself & Pete Lee travelled to Neapean (1300 km round trip) last month for a club day that had 63 VINTAGE ridres entered . What the hell is going on club Day verses Titles meeting(32 entries) .If you can make it to a club day travel the extra kms from the big smoke & try a different track. Come on guys support this event. Pete & I are bringing 7 bikes between us I am sure you could bring just ONE . Or is it easier to sit in front of the computer & type in some lame brain excuss.Get in the shed change the tyre & send the entry of to Glenn do the Club & the Sport a favour . Any way going to Fiji for ten days hope the tide changes . ???
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on August 26, 2009, 11:03:42 pm: Come on fellas, If you've never raced dirt track before why not start at the top at the Nats? I vented my speen earlier about the lack of enthusiasm by the motocross fraternity towards dirt track and was going to have another attempt at drumming up some entries but Rossco beat me to the punch.

It's not just MXers either, where are the 20 or so 2 valve sliders we used to attract a few short years ago? Where are all of the Mildura and country NSW riders (Griffith boys aside)? Where are all of those keen Queenslanders that used to come down to Condo and Nepean? What about the 750cc flat track guys?

There's over 1000 members of this forum but we can only manage 32 entries for a National Championship....disgraceful.
After the amazing success of CD6 and then the Conondale Nats indicated that our movement was finally on the comeback I was recharged and looking forward to further triumphs in '09 with the Dirt Track Nats. To say I'm disapointed with the response is a giant understatement. I'm gutted. There are a lot of people putting a lot of work into making this meeting happen and it embarrasses me to have to face these people and try and explain to them why their efforts went for shit. It's easy to see why less and less clubs put their hands up to run these events. It isn't worth the grief.

The cyber racer is the fastest growing element of our movement. There's a lot of people who can talk a great race and are pretty quick to offer up their expertise on Suzuki footpegs or sussing out eBay bargains but racing...what's that? Getting them to support an event that needs support to survive however is way too difficult it seems. What's the problem guys?
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: suzuki27 on August 27, 2009, 07:19:19 pm: Hey auscobul, are you putting a T-Shirt together for the Raymond Terrace Nationals.
The track is a ripper and you can ride five heats per class - and five dirt track heats take about as much out of you as one MX race. You get to sit down the whole way and the competition is the same as any other organised bike race. Whack that trials tyre on and "see you at the skids".
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: VMX247 on August 27, 2009, 10:02:07 pm: Oh here it , ::) over here I was in the Comp section...
ENTER AND SUPPORT YOUR SPORT
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on August 29, 2009, 11:47:11 am: Things are looking pretty grim for the DT Nats folks. Please do your bit for your sport and enter. If this meeting dies, it won't be back in a hurry, you can trust me on that! Who'd want to go through the heartache of of putting on a meeting to get such a crap entry response from the vintage fraternity.
I just don't understand why out of the hundreds of vintage racers out there we can only get 30 odd entries.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on August 29, 2009, 12:03:39 pm: uh oh,somebody forgot to invite the Kurrie boys?? ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on August 31, 2009, 10:55:59 am: Am I correct in thinking (HOPING) that many of you are sending off your entries for the Nats today? The organisers have left the entries open until Wednesday in a hope to attract some more late entries. If they don't achieve the desired numbers you can bet your arse the meeting will be cancelled. Please do the right thing.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: number 87 on August 31, 2009, 03:34:51 pm: we get a better roll up of old bikes at St George / Penrith combined club days....... not everyone can afford the $ or the time, but if you can, have a go!! because if Canberra in 08 was anything to go by, you wont regret it.

no matter how slow you think you are.... it is ALL about having a go.

Cheers all
#87
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: colmoody on August 31, 2009, 09:43:39 pm: So number 87 can you give us an idea of the numbers that you do get at the combined St George/Penrith club days and if you have any idea what percentage of those have enter'd for Dirt Track Nats at Raymond Terrace.

Am hearing that entrys from both these clubs are light on and was kind of wondering what the go is.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on August 31, 2009, 10:50:28 pm: did it get a bit of a push at Nepean on the weekend,would have been talked up bigtime ,the opppotunity should not have been missed!!,Col,at least between 20-30 vintage bikes regular at Penrith/St George club rounds,i'm curious to see how many Heaven guys make the entry list,(after a big roll up at the lakes VMX), :P
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Curly3 on September 01, 2009, 07:33:57 am: It wasn't missed Mick, there were a few of us encouraging as many as we could find to get their entries in.
After a memorable session with Keith Davies, T.H and Kevin Fraser on Saturday night I'm pretty sure that Trevor is going to enter.
What a great weekend it was.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on September 01, 2009, 11:42:01 am: good to hear that Curly,lets hope it works.,bugger missing the 50th,but serious brownie points required atm,cheers mick
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: number 87 on September 01, 2009, 01:58:23 pm: Quote from: colmoody on August 31, 2009, 09:43:39 pm
So number 87 can you give us an idea of the numbers that you do get at the combined St George/Penrith club days and if you have any idea what percentage of those have enter'd for Dirt Track Nats at Raymond Terrace.

Am hearing that entrys from both these clubs are light on and was kind of wondering what the go is.

Sorry Col, first opportunity to dial into the forum since my last comment, MatchoMick is right 20 - 30 is pretty normal, as to what % of the St George and Penrith guys have entered the NATS? .......
F@#K&D if I know . . . . Unfortunately. . . . . . . . . . .
If I did I be on the blower trying to con the blokes that haven't with free beer or some such incentive!
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on September 02, 2009, 10:08:43 am: Glenn Pickering rang me last night to let me know that the THE NATS ARE DEFINITELY GOING AHEAD As of last night they had 75 entries which is just enough to support the event. There are 11 sliders but only one bloody sidecar*. The entries close today so there's hope that the entry list will reach the 100 mark. Because of the low entry the club will be forced to join some classes together and some of the age groups are in doubt.

Despite the sadly dismal support from racers, the meeting will be a great event because those who have made the effort are the 'true believers', possessing the spirit and drive to ensure the event is successful and fun. Bring it on.

*With all of the loud talk from the sidecar folks, pleading to be included and promising to enter, recieving only one entry is bloody disgraceful. Methinks there are a lot of questions to be asked of the sidecar division. They talk the talk but rarely back it up with serious action. If they want to be taken seriously in all divisions they need to get their act together.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on September 02, 2009, 10:37:27 am: whooohoooo, ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D :D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on September 02, 2009, 10:39:28 am: Great News Firko,I'm sure the Nats will be a top event, Glenn from the club sounds like a top bloke and the reports from track are all good.I might get a chance to race my big XL after blow-up in practice @ ACT + Nepean.Black Dog was sneekin up on me,bastard,goin out to the shed an lock him out.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Freakshow on September 02, 2009, 02:19:05 pm: OLd can buit if it was closer....... me thinks 150 starters

Sidecars............ all gone to the ASA
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: number 87 on September 02, 2009, 04:11:13 pm: TRIPLE-WHOOO-F#&KING-HOOO
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: firko on September 02, 2009, 04:15:16 pm: Quote
OLd can buit if it was closer....... me thinks 150 starters
Please explain, looked up buit but couldn't find it in the dictionary.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: colmoody on September 02, 2009, 08:00:29 pm: Firko excuse my ignorance but does seventy five entrys mean seventy five riders or seventy five bikes. Am thinking that seventy five riders could mean twice that number of bikes, you get my drift. Whatever, I'm just happy it's a happening thing. Maybe it's not to late for the fence sitters to get an entry in.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Curly3 on September 02, 2009, 08:25:47 pm: I'm pretty sure there is still a bit of time Col but not long. I was in contact with Glenn Pickering yesterday as I was contemplating entering my bog standard DR 500 in the pre 85 class but I don't think I'll have time to arrange a license. Not to mention no gear to wear but thought I might be able to help with numbers.
Looking forward to the weekend none the less.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Noel on September 02, 2009, 08:32:10 pm: Spoke to Glen to night,

this is non official, just feeling it out

may be that they could have some support events, non championship,
call them demonstration runs,
may be possible with out national license,

may be just one day license or rec license,
what do you think
any takers
Cheers
Noel
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on September 02, 2009, 08:40:11 pm: Quote from: colmoody on September 02, 2009, 08:00:29 pm
Firko excuse my ignorance but does seventy five entrys mean seventy five riders or seventy five bikes. Am thinking that seventy five riders could mean twice that number of bikes, you get my drift. Whatever, I'm just happy it's a happening thing. Maybe it's not to late for the fence sitters to get an entry in.

75 riders entries which could be around 150 bikes, im riding three classes ie 3 bikes, lot of others will be riding more than one bike, Good shit about nats being a goer, no wonder event organisers are a bunch of bald blokes having entries coming in this late ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: colmoody on September 02, 2009, 09:14:12 pm: Big vote of thanks to you Rossco and a few others (grasy and peter lee that I know of) that have enter'd two or three classes. Am sure that it is guys like yourselves that have probably made this event possible (just, by the sound of it)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: gdr on September 03, 2009, 03:40:45 am: can anyone tell me the championship classes ,long drive from Kinglake Melbourneto do support classes.
thanks Grant
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: jimg1au on September 03, 2009, 06:26:01 am: grant ring glenn pickering his no is on the 1st page of the supp regs
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on September 03, 2009, 10:53:50 am: how about supporters (mechanics/pit crew/hangers on etc etc) "demonstration events",that should catch on hey! ;),
GDR make the effort mate,generally we mentally kick ourselves after,otherwise ::)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: number 87 on September 03, 2009, 06:25:48 pm: Quote from: matcho mick on September 03, 2009, 10:53:50 am
supporters (mechanics/pit crew/hangers on etc etc) "demonstration events",that should catch on hey! ;),
GDR make the effort mate,generally we mentally kick ourselves after,otherwise ::)

I reckon Matcho Mick is on to something, my old man, as an example would be in it in a heart beat (and would happily pay for it). He rides on the road every day - has done for about 200 years but my monther would cut off what is left of his goolies if he entered a proper race but as for some demo laps - she could deal with that.

Perception is a funny thing!

"See ya's all at the ranch"

Cheers all
#87
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Curly3 on September 03, 2009, 06:46:26 pm: Meanwhile back at the Ranch, if there is a pit crew race I'm in T.H's pit.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on September 05, 2009, 02:08:49 pm: Can anyone help with what gearing to use at Barleigh Ranch? For eg faster or slower than Nepean or ACT.
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Noel on September 05, 2009, 03:26:32 pm: Striaght is not as long as nepean and you come of a large radius 90' corner from a slower tight left hander.
straight also runs gently down hill to the first double radius corner the tighter left into the right hander short straight gently up hill to second right hander to tight left again ,
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=-32.686925,151.803873&spn=0.002519,0.004136&t=h&z=18
hope that confuses you enough I'll probably be in your events.
cheers
Noel
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: 52 on September 05, 2009, 05:28:52 pm: Thanks, Noel. The Google map was especially helpful but I would specifically like some advice on whether to "gear" up or down in comparison to Nepean. Thanks. ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Noel on September 05, 2009, 06:15:14 pm: top speed would be lower at Barley ranch,
the straight just isn't that long.
Cheers
Noel
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on September 05, 2009, 07:16:42 pm: thought just occured ::),is there a canteen tommorrow,or byo?
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Noel on September 05, 2009, 07:34:04 pm: I imaging that the canteen will be open as the MX track is operating as well,
cheers
Noel
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: GD66 on September 05, 2009, 08:09:10 pm: Quote from: matcho mick on September 05, 2009, 07:16:42 pm
thought just occured ::),is there a canteen tommorrow,or byo?

Yo Mick, does this mean you're not at the historic roadrace nats ? Glenn Hindle is cleaning up in P4 350, and Paul Dobbs won the 500 P3 race on Peter Lodge's ES2. Someone knocked Ken Lucas off his G50 today, a poor career move, one would suggest....see you at Southern Classic for the Rib Anniversary ??
Regards GD
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on September 05, 2009, 08:51:54 pm: Quote from: matcho mick on September 05, 2009, 07:16:42 pm
thought just occured ::),is there a canteen tommorrow,or byo?

Has been open every club round Mick so would assume it will be again ;)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: matcho mick on September 05, 2009, 11:40:50 pm: cool!,don't havta bring sangers ;D,yeah not there GD,couldn't get me head around my tar motors,havn't been back to QLD since Lakeslide closed, :(,should be there for rib aniversary, ::),bet Dobbsy luvs Warrick,nice n twisty,wonder how the Cheaters going??(private joke hey ;D),cheers Mick
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: gdr on September 08, 2009, 06:06:19 pm: Whats happening with the nats,no conformation yet.championship classes not posted. >:(
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: jimg1au on September 08, 2009, 06:41:57 pm: hi
i know my 3 classes are championship races
pre 75 250
pre 75 251-500
sliders
not to sure on age races though i belive there is enough for the 250c 49 under 50 over
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: Rosco400 on September 08, 2009, 07:50:55 pm: Quote from: gdr on September 08, 2009, 06:06:19 pm
Whats happening with the nats,no conformation yet.championship classes not posted. >:(

Problem in confirmation of championship classes at this point is because lateness of entries has set organising back a week, give Glenn Pickering a call if you need confirmation of your classes, most entries came in after the cut off date which set back confirmations necessary with MA::)
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: jimg1au on November 30, 2009, 07:56:24 pm: i was on that start grid as well 454 but cant see me at all.the mat 42 shot was taken bu a mate of mine i sent it to mat he sent it to js.
glen wants to take shots at other vintage meets next year.
cheers
jim
Title: Re: 2009 Australian Classic Dirt Track Nationals - Barleigh Ranch
Post by: jimg1au on November 30, 2009, 08:02:58 pm: mostly matt black i swapped grid places with strider in that race