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Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« on: February 27, 2010, 04:34:29 pm »
Just heard from the VMX rumour factory, that Ravenswood does not want Viper or Classic Bikes anymore at Ravenswood, tell me this is not so.

I am devasted if this is true  ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2010, 04:50:45 pm »
hope that is not true also, where did you hear this Ken?

perhaps Big K  can fill us in.
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2010, 04:51:41 pm »
That would be a devastating blow :(

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2010, 05:12:58 pm »
Hey Hoony,

Lets just say a very reliable source, but I hope he is not giving me an April Fools Day early. It would rip the guts out of the old bike scene if this is correct.

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2010, 05:52:11 pm »
If this is true they can stick their Noel Clarke benefit meeting. And the membership I just coughed up. But I've heard a similar tale. So I take it that all the trouble that was went to by the VMXing community for this chap means nothing to this club ??? >:(...
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2010, 08:31:44 pm »
Yes, the new comittee in it's wisdom or lack there of, have declined both VIPER & VCM meetings at Ravenswood for this season. The calender is full with club days and the like, and we are only allowed to use the track 10 times per year, and they can't fit them in. We are working on holding a grass track meeting for both VCM & VIPER with venues and dates TBA. It's not to my liking but I only have 1 vote. Maybe next year.
You're possibly being a tad harsh there Ross. As a member of the club you're welcome to all meetings and practise days, and you've stuck Noel in the middle of the squabble for no good reason. Noel is an individual, and has nothing to do with the BMCC comittee or it's decisions. We all just have to "get over it", (I have) and get on with VMX racing wherever we can.
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2010, 09:23:29 pm »
Was considering Ravenswood next week end but you have just made up my mind. I will gladly send a donation to Noal clarke fund, but none of my money will now go to Bendigo MCC. It was ok for them to accomodate over the past years,seems vintage bikes are not in fasion this year.
I am sure there are many other clubs that are more than happy to accomodate !!!!!

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2010, 09:38:02 pm »
,seems vintage bikes are not in fasion this year.
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its seems that way!! only 4 weeks to the first Viper round and no other rounds have been announced ???...its a bit of a worry.
Spewin to as I only started Viper last year and really enjoyed it
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2010, 09:49:23 pm »
Kwaka 440 could you shed some light on what is happening this year with Viper, it would be good for an up date on the site, as this site is probably not the correct place to do so.

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2010, 10:45:03 pm »
Perhaps some of you guys should check your agro, and have a good hard look at yourselves, coz you're behaving like spoilt brats. Maybe the BMCC has had enough of the few of you and your attitudes to spoil it it for the rest of the VMX crew. Where does it say they need your permission and who the f*&k do you think you are? I hope you enjoy mowing the lawns and gardening next weekend while the rest of us have some trick VMX fun at Ravenswood cup meeting. I wonder who's going to listen, and who would even care, to your stories of how you boycotted the Ravenswood cup because BMCC aren't running a VIPER round. Grow up & get a life. SOOKS! 
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2010, 06:28:33 am »
I will be there supporting Noel Clarke and the Bendigo MCC, keep in mind Bendigo mcc have been very good to VCM & Viper over the years. 

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2010, 06:39:37 am »
Yeah. Well. They can give my entry fee to Noel. I don't know the guy and he deserves a break. I just wish I hadn't paid my membership fee to the club. I'll be mowing my lawn next Sat/Sun (actually Carole will but I'll be watching).
There's no greater way of saying "thankyou" than "Piss off. We don't want you racing on our track....."

  >:( >:( >:(
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2010, 09:06:03 am »
Your attitude is poor on this one Ross and anyone else who is overly emotive on the issue. For whatever reason it's the comittees decision so we all have to live with it regardless of how we feel, (I don't like it either). If even one of those comittee members read your "fug the BMCC" comment, you've probably (most probably) destroyed any chance of ever going back to Ravo while they are in control. Your's and the other agro comments are far from constructive and do absolutely nothing to help the situation. It's a lot of time, work & money to run a VMX meeting on any track and it's attitudes like this that make it too hard. Instead of inciting the agro, perhaps type something that may help, and look forward to getting back there next year. By the way I'm told the track will be very vintage friendly this weekend, I'll report later on after I've been out for a look.
This next bit is for you Ross.
You've paid your entry and your club membership, so get over your little hissy fit and come along and have some fun VMX racing at Ravenswood on the weekend. The only person you will be hurting is yourself and you could end up saying "I wish I'd been there". Forget the whole Noel Clarke issue, it's an opportunity to ride your VMX'er against other VMX'ers on a great track, and possibly the only chance you'll get this year. Don't let your out of whack emotions get in the way of having some VMX fun. I for one would like to see you there.
Having said that if you're really that wound up about it I'll gladly organise to have your money refunded.
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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2010, 09:10:11 am »
Its a real shame Bendigo Club has decided on a Modern only policy on such a nostalgic track such as Ravenswood. Even if I wasnt riding, it was always great to go there and camp, got many fond memories of the place during the 70's but it gives Viper an opportunity to break new ground, we have Broadford just up the road & is there a possibility of running 2 rounds at 1 track. Being involved at Blue Rock & knowing what a financial success Viper is for the hosting club, I'm sure they would throw their hat in the ring.

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Re: Ravenswood tell me its not true ??
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2010, 09:28:25 am »
By the way, BMCC wanted to a run a full blown VIPER meeting on the Saturday (this coming Saturday) of the Ravenswood cup meeting, with the modern Ravo cup on the Sunday. It was planned as VMX Ravenswood cup with trophies and all, as well as points for VIPER. It was knocked on the head quick smart by the VIPER people and didn't really get further than a couple of phone calls, therefore Saturday is now open practise. Perhaps some agro should be directed elsewhere rather than all at the BMCC. Heresay is is just that and we all know that the truth doesn't get in the way of a good rumour.
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