MA Bonanza to compete with VMX Classic Dirt

[Mark Austin]

Hi lads,

I've tried very hard to not to respond to this thread, but the misinformation and ignorance about a "company" and who gets paid by the company is starting to get me very aggravated.

1. Here is the constitution of MA - it will tell you everything you need to know about its structure and how it is run.
http://www.ma.org.au/Content/MA/AboutUsLinks/AboutMotorcyclingAustralia/MAConstitution/MA_Constitution_Current_23June08.pdf

Once you have read it, and only once you have read it, can you make EDUCATED comments on the structure of the organisation that allows us to do what we like best - have fun racing our old motorcycles.

2. I understand Ken and AJ's issues about the communication, sponsors and timing of the MA event, but these guys have been talking about doing something like this for a number of years, using Broadford to combine many different motorcycle disciplines. I believe it is good for the sport and MA have been supporters of the Classic Dirt concept pretty well since the beginning, definitely since Classic Dirt 3. Give them a break and stop reading conspiracy stories and big brother crap into something - that may actually help our sport!

There, I've had my vent and I feel better now.

Cheers,
Mark

[vmx42]

Hi Mark,
Couldn't agree more.

MA - a company - no surprise there in this day and age. Employees being paid - Oh the scandal of it all!!!! [Just be thankful that Macquarie Bank doesn't oversee our sport]. Enough said.

I think the problem is that a lot of punters on this forum have had previous issues with MA and that is colouring the posts [quite understandable considering some of the stories of past events].

In regard to the MA Bonanza, personally I am disappointed by the timing, but otherwise more than happy for the event to occur. You are right they have been talking about this for years and hopefully it will be worth the wait.

I don't buy into the consipiracy theories -  BUT one of MA's primary functions is to maintain a workable calendar where events designed to attract punters from same market are not scheduled in conflict with each other. There have been some event timings over the years that have been absolute shockers, I wouldn't put the Bonanza in that category but they don't do themselves any favours with their seemingly below average communication skills. And when pronoucements are made FROM ON HIGH there is sometimes, unfortunately, just a sniff of 'Big Brother' in the air.

Could MA perform better - I think most people would say yes!. Could they be worse - absolutely!!! Can our sport exist without them, NO!

So having said all that, I will be going to have a look. I hope it will be a great addition to the calendar in spite of its wobbly start on this forum. I also know that the guys on this forum are very passionate and protective of their sport, but in time they too will come around and see this could be a great thing for all of us.

Time will tell, now back to the Girlie Page!!!
VMX42

[vmx42]

I just realised I have just had the 'last word'. Don't think that has ever happened before, or is it likely to ever happen again.
Ah, happy days and simple pleasures.
VMX42

[Wombat]

Not really; I still disagree with the MA actions despite the last few posts. I just followed you to the girlie page and forgot to come back.

[vmx42]

 

[Quicksilver]

If nothing else. This has been very interesting to follow. I dont feel ive not been around long enough in the sport to inject my opinion into this topic. Their have been interesting points being raised on both side of the fence.

[mx250]

ive head the men in charge  are on  about 140k a year in wages to look after every thing

Does anyone remember Vince Tessario going to the GM of Willoughby Club seeking approval of a similar wage (for the time) and being declined by the members. And where did Willoughby go after that ? And all those great innovative events; the Chesterfield interstate road race series, the Castrol six hour, the club events .

[mx250]

power and greed go hand in hand

Enterprise and reward go hand in hand.

[Graeme M]

I think as forum admin I'll point out that the discussion is about the MA classic event and how it fits in regard to things like CD6 etc. Making possibly inaccurate, or suggestive comment about MA isn't a good thing to do. By all means speculate about the rights or wrongs of the timing, the decisions and so on, but please don't cross the line and get into areas that may be legally questionable. I have learned from events in the past that it's not productive to do so...