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Offline JohnnyO

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Re: north brisbane cup
« Reply #30 on: December 15, 2013, 04:56:04 pm »
Cos he didn't have one.. He ended up borrowing a used 18" trials from Bayliss

Offline Graeme M

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« Reply #31 on: December 15, 2013, 05:08:53 pm »
Rosco as I said I wasn't having a go at you, it was a genuine question because two people posted that it was a bit exxy. I just wondered why you thought that.

To some extent I sympathise re the difference in amenities etc, but the truth is that motorcycle racing, especially dirt track, is not a mainstream sort. To host any sort of decent event will always mean less than world class amenities and higher entry fees by comparison to the more mainstream sports.

My point was just that on a value for dollar basis for those of us that love our racing, $25 doesn't seem excessive. Maybe a family discount might be a good idea but I guess at the end of the day the spectator has to decide what's worth it or not.

Surprised that Gally wouldn't have done the research to work out the best tyre. A quick glance at everyone else's wheels would have told him what the go is you'd reckon. Look forward to seeing how he goes at Taree!

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« Reply #32 on: December 15, 2013, 06:23:24 pm »
Had a few newcomers around where I was and the $25 was a topic of conversation . It's probably a case of a reddy is easier to dish out. If you are in the know the Legends is fantastic. However to the less initiated they look at things through different eyes. My son gave away dirt track at 14 and even living in our household really only knew Gall and Crumpy with a touch of knowledge of McCoy, Bayliss and Vermullen. He is 22 now. They didn't mind it but probably wouldn't front back, they thought it a bit expensive. Contrast to the Queensland Swimming Championships at Chandler. Heats this morning 9.00am till 3.00pm. Easy parking, comfortable facility. Magnussen, Sprenger, Seebom, Campbell sisters, McEvoy, Schlanger, and many others, current Olympians and a couple of present World Champions. Back to the finals tonight for another $6.00. And presently swimming is a whole world of hurt financially.

Not having a go at anyone just passing comment. I would imagine we would all like to see MX, DT and Speedway for many years to come. Spectators are part of that, but it will need to be competitive or it will become marginalised. Other parts of this forum are stating that our better economic days may be behind us. Our sport will need to position itself well if it is to survive/ prosper.

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Re: north brisbane cup
« Reply #33 on: December 17, 2013, 09:57:20 am »
some photos at facebook
hope photographic

Offline davidmc

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Re: north brisbane cup
« Reply #34 on: December 17, 2013, 03:17:03 pm »
It was a great meeting, one of the best I have been to for a while,
 What would you pay to see an old rock band full of legends,
plus some modern guns like Darcy Ward, he would be the most exciting rider on dirt that you could watch race any where in the world at the moment!
As for swimming, some may like it, but if it didnt have commentary, for me it wouldnt be anything.