International VMX in NZ Easter 2011

[TM BILL]

Taupo VMX has secured Digger Mcewan Park or as some know it the Taupo moto X track for a 2 day international VMX event at easter 2011 

The event will be run on Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th giving people chance to travel on good friday and easter monday.

We hope to attract riders from the All across NZ , Australia and possibly further afield 

It is currently still in the planning stages but the venue and date are confirmed.

Depending on interest proposed classes will be Pre 70 to pre 86 in all capacities .

The venue lends itself to being a very Vintage friendly track with possible variations to suit the pre 78 bikes and some of the bigger challenges in for the later classes.

Due to the Easter being a very busy time in the Taupo district it would pay to book accomodation early if you are keen to ride this event.

Entry forms will be available later in the year and updates posted on this forum.

Further info Ph Bill 0064275413327
Ph Darryl 0064274461090

http://www.laketauponz.com/sights-activ ... tours.html

http://www.taupomcc.co.nz/

[suzuki43]

Hey Bill how about Pre 90?

[VMX247]

Hey Bill how about Pre 90?

Hey Bill how about a bike ?  which got us thinking instead of carting/shipping bikes across the country & world.There is a wee bit of a need to start a bike rental/borrow system as other riders have said this "country's too big".
Fly and Ride system-Food for thought 
cheers

[Davey Crocket]

This little black duck will definatly be there....put me down as the first international rider pom!!!

[TM BILL]

Craig we will leave pre 90 for the Jaffas 

Allison we will endevour to arrange loan bikes for international riders  this will be on a first in best dressed deal 

If enough Aussies wanted to come and decided to ship bikes we will do all we can this end to help .
A container could be dropped at the track or at my yard witch is 500m from track .

Its a while away yet but if anybodys keen to come over and wants to borrow a bike let us know asap bike and class preferences so we can work on the logistics 

We can offer accomodation to some again first in best dressed 

Davey your bikes will be ready and accomodation Booked  Is the Dutchman coming to if so do i hang on to the red rocket till next easter 

[JohnnyO]

Bill just a thought.. If our Nats get split into 2 there's always a chance one of them will be run on the old traditional Easter date.
Other than that i'd be keen to come over and race there next year.

[EML]

The first annual southern VMX des nations.
Any EMLs for loan over there Bill?

[sudman]

I will have a spare bike or two to loan, 74 XL350, Steven may like that one Allison & 80 rm125 with a hot rod pe190 motor in it which goes like a cut cat And if I can find an XL350 centre port head I could loan out another XL350.
It should be good 1st outing for the C & J 350

[Davey Crocket]

I'll ask the dutchie tonight Bill.......you can keep the Honda for the little fella over here, or Mr E74 maybe?

[bazza]

Hey bill Camillia court booked out easter even cabins, any ideas  Mike"O"

[VMX247]

Ground control to major Tom

Flying into Taupo visitors and locals alike are always struck by the size and beauty of the Lake. Located in the centre of New Zealand's exciting North Island Lake Taupo has a surface area of 616 square kilometres (238 sq mi), is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in Oceania, New Zealand's largest lake and is a similar size to the nation of Singapore.

The centrepoint of the vibrant Taupo district, Lake Taupo has a perimeter of approximately 193 kilometres, every kilometre bustling with exciting outdoor adventure.

Lake Taupo is drained by the New Zealand's longest river, the mighty Waikato while its main tributaries are the impressive Waitahanui, the Tongariro and the Tauranga-Taupo Rivers.

Created by a volcanic explosion approximately 26,500 years ago the Lake and surrounds provide a spectacular aerial view that tells everyone that this is a unique destination with much to offer.

Taupo Airport is the beginning of the Taupo experience at only eight kilometres from the centre of Taupo township and running alongside the lakebed. With approximately 35,000 aircraft landings and take-offs each year the Airport is the springboard for the largest commercial Tandem Skydive drop zone in the world and offers a range of scenic flights by helicopters, floatplanes and light aircraft.

Fishing and hunting safaris made by boat and air operating most days of the year.

We're here to help you access all that Taupo has to offer, so when you arrive at our Airport take the time to find out where all the adventure and activities are - we're happy to show you why we're one of New Zealand's premium destinations. While you're at our place we want you to see and feel the magic of the Lake and the people that live here.

and hopefully the weather is warmer than this at Easter        
   Rain
Temperature:
    9°
Today's High:
    11°
Today's Low:
    7°
Wind:
    110° @ 1.61 km/h

[EML]

That's a good temp for any day in Taupo.

[VMX247]

I believe the airport to land at is Auckland airport, how far is it from the airport 
thanks

and how cheap are these flights          Perth_Auckland- Perth return.No wonder all the Kiwis come to Oz 

Virgin Blue
from
$765.42
+ taxes from
$129.31
total from
$894.73*^
   
QANTAS
   
from
$809.00
+ taxes from
$155.36
total from
$964.36*^
   
Air New Zealand
from
$916.00
+ taxes from
$117.67
total from
$1033.67*^

[TM BILL]

Planning is now well under way for this event

The Rock oil NZ Oceania Vintage motocross championships

Any Aussies wishing to enter this event we would love to see you , Brad 090 and Davey Crockett are confirmed entries and both have ridden the Taupo track before.


Supplementary regs posted below

No licence required for this event

Track is an all weather flowing track with man modified terrain suitable all eras

Competitors may enter as many classes as they wish , only a bottom age limit will apply
(ie a pre 75 125 can run in pre 75 125 , pre 78 125, evo 125, and pre 86 125 )

6 rds of racing per class over 2 days plus era feature races on sunday

Entries this is a pre entry event only (no entry on day no exeptions )

Bike eligibility all bikes must be of year of model release 1985 or earlier
Bikes will be classed by the latest model parts fitted (organisers reserve the right to move a bike up a class if deemed nessercery )

Pre 75 is for up to1974 model bikes maximum 4” rear suspension travel and 7”front suspen travel

Pre 78 is for models upto and including 1977 models with a maximum of 9” suspension travel F&R
 
Evo is for any model pre 1986 drum braked , air cooled , twin shocked or Yamaha cantaleiver rear .

Pre 86 is for any model manufactured upto and including 1985

If any doubt about eligibility email Bill at [email protected] Darryl at [email protected]

Note no rear disc brakes , no upside down forks no post 1986 components (no exceptions)

Numbering All bikes must have clear and correct numbering (if you currently have a Mr VMX series allocated number you can run that number . If not we will allocate event numbers

Scrutineering all machines must be mechanically sound and fit to race , spot checks will be carried out. If in doubt ask somone preferably pre event .

Awards trophies 1st to 3rd in each class certificates for other places & product prizes

Sunday evening prize giving and presentations at club rooms

Min of 6 entries to run class

Entry fee  $80.00  for one class  $100.00 for 2 or more classes

Pre 75 125  ( upto 185cc)                     Pre 75 250                            Pre 75 open   
Pre 78 125  (upto 185cc )                     Pre 78 250                            Pre 78 open
Evo     125  (upto 185cc)                      Evo     250                            Evo     open
Pre 86 125  (upto 185cc)                      Pre 86 250                            Pre 86 open
Open 4 stroke       

Camping available at track

Enty forms available January 2011 email [email protected] for entry form

[firko]

Pre 75 is for up to1974 model bikes maximum 4” rear suspension travel and 6”front suspen travel

That's going to be a hard one for scrutineers seeing that most pre 75's have 7" of front travel. A typo perhaps Bill?