lnterstate travel allowance?

[John Orchard]

Hey Guy's,

l just had a thought, asking you before l go through the process of suggesting it to MA.

For a National Championship event, riders that reside in that state are more likely to compete due to less travel costs than a rider from interstate. My thoughts are that a 'travel allowance' could be paid (as opposed to cheaper entry, to make sure riders show) to cover travel & accomodation costs.

Maybe $100 (or more) for each border crossed? l know it would make a difference to me. This would make it a true 'National' title, rather than basically a 'state' title? Plus more riders would enter, yeh sure more interstate riders would be adding to the promoters overheads; maybe MA should pay it? Maybe riders that reside in that state should pay more?

Sorry l'm a tight-arse but l just don't have the money and really want to travel to some events.

Regards, John.

[supersenior 50]

Not disagreeing with your ideas John, but Port Pirie threw up some interesting stats.
On a club basis Brisbane MCC had the biggest entry in spite of a distance each way of 1950 km, VMX WA next with a. distance of 2400 km each way, and third Classic Scramble Club at 950 km each way.

[KTM47]

The idea has merit, but is unlikely to be adopted by MA.  They do the administration for all Australian Motorcycle Sport, so they are unlikely to set a precedent that they would have to carry over to all disciplines.  Really it is something individual SCBs or even clubs should consider.  I know WA arrange a container every year etc.

Also just because a championship is in your State doesn't mean you aren't travelling a long way to a Championship.  E.g. A rider travelling from Cairns to Brisbane is doing the same distance as Brisbane to Melbourne.

I suggest do some fund raising and maybe ask your SCB to contribute.  MQ will often give a MA Licence as a raffle prize.