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Offline John Orchard

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'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« on: February 02, 2012, 11:55:45 am »
I know it doesn't relate to VMX racing but I have just sent a letter to Motorcycling Victoria's Motocross Committee to ask if they would consider using the 'M' prefix (for Masters) on racing numbers in open competition.

I think it is crazy that they are classing 'over 30' as veterens, man I was at my peak at 35 !!!  Since I turned 50 I have really noticed all my old injuries catching up with me.  My surgeon told me that the bone density of a 50 yo is half that of a 20 yo.

I think there should be some glory when a rider over 50 smokes a 30 yo.

They said that they will table it at their next meeting.
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 01:35:45 pm »
 Sounds good John, plus maybe an 'S' for Super Seniors [over 70s]
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 01:41:18 pm »
 Plus those out there who ARE Masters and over 70 could have both.
 Personally made it to 'Super Senior' but a bit late now to make it to Master.  !!!
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 01:43:25 pm »
may be O F  would be better
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 02:05:19 pm »
or just wear your undies on the outside?
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 05:44:51 pm »
im pre-empting happening .   just made a space on the number plates to send out the good vibes into the parrallel planes where all that suspended motocross and dirttrack dust and noise goes to , it'll happen now , anythings better than a flying 'W'  ;) and as for the over 70's (i hope to get there in 14yrs) they might consider 'G' for grand master or 'L' for legend
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 08:56:22 pm »
Quote from: dousty on February 02, 2012, 06:30:17 pm
Quote from: shorelinemc on February 02, 2012, 01:43:25 pm
may be O F  would be better

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       Does that mean  Old Fart.. ::) ::) I get called that now...
 
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2012, 09:55:52 am »
What about SOC?


My race number starts with an 'M' already, but I reckon it was just coincidence - I'm not 50 yet.

Although I feel as if I am some days.
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2012, 10:50:50 am »
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What about SOC?
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Some of us are more "S" than "O", mind you, we are probably all a BOSC . . . . . just the level of "S" and "o" varies.
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2012, 11:02:36 am »
Oh fook  >:(
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2012, 12:52:07 pm »
How big are your number plates ? You all must run the number 1 to have that much room. Not too mention in moderns most numbers already have a Letter in the number of three digits.
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2012, 01:05:27 pm »
Oh jeez..Ross, I thought that stuff you wear was your undies??!!...silly me....
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2012, 01:07:01 pm »
Watto it's all just the same lycra!!
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Re: 'M' prefix for 'over 50' racers (Masters)
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2012, 01:36:26 pm »
Quote from: 090 on February 03, 2012, 12:52:07 pm
How big are your number plates ? You all must run the number 1 to have that much room. Not too mention in moderns most numbers already have a Letter in the number of three digits.
             Maybe we could run those Macdonald's serving trays that we "HAD" to run in the 70's again ! you could fit 6 figure's on them   ::)
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