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Offline Graeme M

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Vintage in the ACT?
« on: November 13, 2011, 04:09:48 pm »
Just back from the ACTMCC's club day where the Pre 90 club had a few races. Got chatting to another local and learned that there's been a bit of work going on recently with the aim of developing a vintage friendly track on the old KarmaGutsa track. Apparently it's all looking pretty good and the hope is that some races may be held there next year. The word is that the track should be interesting but vintage friendly. Which is, if it all comes to pass, good news for anyone from Canberra and surrounds, perhaps the South Coast. Anyway, I guess all I can say for now is, watch this space...
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 09:25:09 am »
KarmaGutsa, what a rough old MX course that was. Used to go all the time to watch the Mr Motocross events in the 80's and can remember the time when Anthony Gunter crashed right next to us on the back straight. Will look forward to seeing it in action again.
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011, 09:59:03 am »


Mmm - very good news - but what about the trees they planted all over it ?

karmgutza had a nice layout - bit rocky in places but fun.  I would be tempted to give it another go ...

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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 10:12:38 am »
The word is that it is smooth and will be maintained well.
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2011, 10:16:30 am »
I'll be at the dirt track next weekend so will try to take some photos and post them up...
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2011, 09:40:24 pm »
hi all fellow vintage riders , yes the rebirth of karmagutsa is on its way and yes very vintage friendly it will be . i drove my ute around the track on saturday morning and is some more work and fine tuning to be done but all will be done i good time. A big thanks to Fred for the rebirth in the making  :)
p.s will be easy to ride right down to the oldest era
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2011, 09:37:14 am »
Hi Guys, I am new to Canberra (3 weeks old) and have a few Vintage bikes and would like to get involved in the vintage scene in Canberra, so if you need any help out at karmagutsa (where ever it is) id be happy to help. Cheers Frank
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2011, 10:59:02 am »
Same venue as the modern track, just further up the hill.
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2011, 02:38:25 pm »
Frank Jnr, where are you mate? (in the ACT I mean).  I'm Wanniassa, got a modern and a TT250.  There's a couple of us southside, some northside.  What a shame we weren't able to meet at the track Sunday (or have you ride there - or did you?).  What bikes you got?  Got a modern? You up for ACT club mx, and/or vintage mx only?
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2011, 03:08:02 pm »
Im in Queanbeyan, and i was at the track on sunday walking around and having a look. I don't race moderns, but really enjoy trail riding, single track etc and have an '08 KTM450. I have a '74 cr125, '80 cr125 and a '80 cr250 honda's and im thinking of getting a '84 cr250. Im more into the vintage mx scene, for the social and fun side, not for the trophies. Im sure oneday I will get involved in the modern club, once my son is old enough to race. One thing I have quickly learned that there are plenty of places to ride over here...Cheers
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Re: Vintage in the ACT?
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2011, 09:44:53 pm »
G,day Frank , send me your phone number via email at [email protected] and ill give you a call on when a working bee is happening ,there is a dirt track meeting on this weekend if you want to have a look at the track. Cheers ekka
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« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2011, 01:10:17 pm »
Email sent, thanks Ekka...
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« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2011, 07:40:05 pm »
Working bee this weekend @ 9.30 am sunday  to noon cheers ekka :)
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