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Clubroom => Vintage Track => Topic started by: jimg1au on August 24, 2009, 06:40:29 pm
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GUYS NEED SOME SUPPORT FOR THIS MEETING
iam going with 3 bikes also going to the club day on the 6th
chers
jim
454
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I'm in,
2 bikes pre 70 open and pre 78 open,
plus pre75 40 -50 open and evo open
the word is age races are open to any bike pre 75 that means pre70 and pre 65 qualify for age racing.
cheers
Noel
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Yeah I'll be their with the turkey. If you have'nt entered yet do yourself and the promoting club a favour and do it tomorrow.
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Why aren't you people entering the Dirt Track Nats? What's the problem guys? Is Dirt Track below your lofty talents?
The number of "racers" who've told me they're "going up to watch and get on the piss" is annoying me no end. Why are the motocross fraternity turning their back on racing an event that should have an entry list rivalling that of the Conondale Nats? Back in the first wave of vintage racing we all race dirt track and motocross. It was vintage racing and looked at the different disciplines as particular challenges. Now, for some bizarre reason the new wave of vintage prima donnas seem to look down on dirt track as some sort of circus act, below their obviously high standards.
I get so disapointed in vintage "racers". Clubs go out on a limb to put on events for the brenefit of the sport but for some nancy boy reason the racers who should be there in droves ignore it. Of course they'll travel all over the state to race on substandard motocross tracks at meetings put on by people who don't give a f*#ck about you but to go to an event that's specifically designed for the vintage racer is too much an ask.
Naturally you'll all come on this forum and bleat your hearts out when clubs finally realise that they're beating their heads against a wall and stop promoting vintage race meetings. You'll all cry and whine about the death of vintage racing while not even realising that it's you who killed it by not supporting the events.
Come on guys, for f*#k sake support the sport that supports you. If you call yourself a vintage racer, please do the right thing and get your entry in for the Barleigh Ranch Nats ASAP.
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I'm planning on going, have never ridden the dirt track nats, only motocross. Will get my entry in within next couple of days as soon as i sort out which bikes will be ready.
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Johnny O it's been half an hour since your last post, so which bikes ready.
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I will be there entered already Pre 75 125, 250 & Over 250 (have to catch a turkey).Got a 1600 km round trip from Griffith means a four day weekend two travelling & two having a blast. All you motorcross riders have to do is put on a suitable rear tyre ( $120.00 - $ 190.00 ),send in your entry for the meeting then you can have a real close look at the racing from the right side of the fence .You can still get on the grog at night & take about the day . YOU may even have some fun. If vintage racing dies it is not much use having a bike in the shed that has no where to go except in the lounge room . Just watch the price of these prestine machines drop like a brick then .
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Johnny O it's been half an hour since your last post, so which bikes ready.
Ha..give me a break!
At the moment i've got the 490 maico and RM250b ready to go and hopefully 1 more as well.
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I made it to Canberra last year and it was a top weekends racing .It was my first Vintage Title event and had a ball . I had only ridden Dirt Track a few times before that so if your thinking about having a go just go for it you will pick it up quick .To get on the pace may take a bit more time . I wont make it this year after a few setbacks and i'm spewing about it . Good luck to all the Lucky Ones who make it .
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Sent my entry today, entered in pre 75 132cc to 250cc 40-49yrs & pre 85 263cc & over.
To me dirt track shows the truely skilled racers because you don't need to be super fit or spent heaps on suspension to be competitive.
Racing dirt track certainly improved my corner speed on the mx track.
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Yes lots of vintage guys a slack when it comes to entering, but to be fair Firko, there is quite a few
dirt track guys who don't support the Motocross events either,
and lots of club day riders who don't do championship events,
some think dirt track is too fast and dangerous! but I think more old bodies get hurt on the MX track than the Dirt track
its great fun and you only have to go as hard as you want,
just don't get in front of the young guys who are going for it, they take no prisoners,
On the up side
Heaven has decided to sponsor a few races as a cross promotion for all the hard work and support the Hunter guys give them,
so any one sitting on the fence make the leap and come and have a go.
Cheers
Noel
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mines going in tommorrow!,ossa ,& the honda XL,need coke to go with the turkey ;)
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noel
i dont do mx but i never did inthe 70s either.just dont like my wheels off the ground.with dirttrack i just go at my own speed.if i come last i dont care just having fun riding my bikes just like i did in 1972-1980s
jim
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Yes lots of vintage guys a slack when it comes to entering, but to be fair Firko, there is quite a few
dirt track guys who don't support the Motocross events either
True Noel but it never used to be like that. We rode everything.
To go to bat for dirt trackers a little, it's easier for a motocrosser to go dirt tracking than to expect a bloke who's only ever gone around a smooth dirt track to attack the stutters and jumps of a motocross circuit.
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Granted ,
and I'm trying to put a positive spin on it and encourage MX guys to give it ago,
I'm just a little protective of the current NSW MX
which still seems to be copping a bit of flack from days gone by,
But as I posted Heaven, as a club, is supporting the dirt track Nats
Cheers
Noel
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dead right about that Firko,Lakes was my 2nd MX meeting ever!,stone motherless last,but still grinning,(well after my heart rate went back down),after that track,Raymond Terrace will be a walk in the park,so all you guys that made the effort to be there at the lakes,RT is another 40mins up the road,all it takes is a trials tyre on the back,nothing fancy in that!,same bikes,same attitudes,just different track,make the effort,you won't be dissapointed,don't be fazed by Nationals tag,it's still vintage racing reguardless,step up
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Finally got the entry away. I entered Evo250 and Pre-78 250. Heaps of fun and no where near as taxing on the vintage body.
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I'll definitely be there but unfortunately only spectating. I'll catch up with you Col but while you pluck the Turkey I might mix a few Nitro's, as the original Curly used to say.
How many are camping at the track?
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Would love to -but its time to work, so then we can play some more :P ;D
Have a hoot 8) and will be thinking of you lot ;D
cheers
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IS anyone from SEQ heading down?
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who else is going is only 11 days away
jim 454
cr250
cz400
hagon tt500 slider
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I'll be there assisting with eligibility scrutineering. Klub Kevlar is represented by Jonesy with 2v and 4v Jawas and Black Betty, Peter Rowland with the OZVMX project bike IZ465 and maybe another bike (Yamaico or Astro) and a few more will be there for logistical support and entertainment value. ;D We are also sponsoring a class.
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hope to make the trip up,but is it a national or a club day.
still nothing in the mail to say whats going on. :-\
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I'd love to go, but the Nats and the Qld titles have kinda drained the budget for this year.
Mike 400
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we have 5 riders from coffs coming down to enjoy the weekend and try to steal some booty. DON
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Donny ,where have you been,
Good to hear from you,
Cheers
Noel
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Gidday Noel, nice to be missed. Had to put a bit of a hold on my racing this year as I was in a bit of training. I did the Kokoda trail with my son in April and didnt want to risk having an injury before we went. Rode a club day last weekend and was pretty rusty but will be there to help with numbers.
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wooohooo,acceptance just arrived in mailbox ;D ;D,gunna be a long week :P
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mick
see you on friday afternoon for a cuppa on the way up
cheers
jim
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Anyone planning to camp at the track?
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no worries Jim,the orange pekoe from ceylon ::),i'm up for camping Curly,(unless it's pissin down,then we all can crash Jim's motel room ;D ;D), :P
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Matcho, did your acceptance say what classes to be run? Interested in pre-70 class and over 50 split ups.
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I'm taking my camper trailer & a massive tarp so I don't care what happens, I've been off the scene for so long that I intend to totally immerse myself in the whole experience, not too immersed though as I'll have my 13yo son Tom with me. He's been to one race meeting and already say's he wants to ride a Slider.
Maybe us fringe dwellers can set up a compound to rival Kamp Kevlar, or just gate crash.
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only classes that are binned are pre 85,& evo 125's,all s/cars,& sliders up to 250,all else is in,theres a split, up to 49,over 50's for pre 75 132-250 ,(i don't havta worry about Ollie 8)),just uncle Brian ;)
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Does anyone know if the gates will be open friday Night,
Cheers
Noel
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thats a g o Noel,camping from friday through to Sunday,gates shut on sunday @ 5.30,be a tad short presentation methinks ::)
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Matcho Mick you seem to have a bit of a handle on the Raymond Terrace caper. Can you or anyone else tell us/me if the pre 75 263cc and over is a championship class. Yes I know the easy way to find out would be to contact Glen but reckon he probably has his hands full at the moment so did'nt want to add to his woes.
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yes mate,it's in,(geezas ,am i the only one with their acceptance back :o) :P
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Hi Col, Glad to see it is a champ class Re pre 1975 263 & over this will be fun . Got the brake cable & throttle tube (price pending on race result)see you there regards Team Riverina ;D
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Good stuff Grasy. You're a good bloke, I think. Unless you forgot how to ride while you've been laying on the beach for the last couple of weeks those parts will be cheap.
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thanks Mick, you must be the only one with acceptance.
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Hi Gents, Had a practice day at Griffith today rode against Petes Xl 250 motosport .The old bloke (being Pete) has made a rocket ship from a peice of CRAP. From the way his little bike goes it may be the first four stroke 250 in an original frame (meaning non slider) to win an Aussie tittle.Be warned. It is a shame the old bloke is riding in the over 50 yrs class(Ya old Fart thinking out side the square ). We are both looking forward to meeting all of you Forum Gents come up and say geday Bikes 6 & 52 . :)
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got my acceptance today
cheers
jim
52 what classes did you enter
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G'Day Jim.Pre '70 263+, o'50 250 and pre '75 263+.Is Allan going? Be good to catch up with him.Catch you there, should be fairly casual Sat.,only one round I hear and a swap meet as well.
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We still have not recived acceptance but recived phone call from Glenn and all is good.See you all on the weekend. ;D