The Buzzard and me were in BUT dissapointingly beuracracy has scuppered the plans
a big thankyou to Jackiemac and the ladies for helping us apply for one event licences but it aint gonna happen :'(
Inspite of racing in Australia a number of times including National and State titles NOW its not possible without drama
Bottom line we cannot get one event licences for this event as we do not live in Australia .
We cant get full MA licences as we dont live in Australia
We could get MNZ full licences (personally will never happen all the time theres a hole in my arse , i would rather donate the fee to the united muslim front ) and the purchase the international insurance required (from MNZ at a price they quote , last time was $300.00 for one event )
Ironicly we could have ridden the Connondale classic on a (one event licence as its a club day ) but personal circumstances wouldn;t allow
To clarify we are not looking for free medical or accident care or free repatriation should we tip over while at the event .We both have insurance that covers all those things , all we want to do is come and race at an event we have raced before and enjoyed and podiumed
For the cost of going through the MNZ channels we could fly first class and hire the penthouse at the Gold coast Hilton for the week
Im sure the event will be a huge succsess and again thanks to all those who tried to make it possible
I suppose we are spoiled this side of the ditch with our lack of beurachracy ( bang in a few pegs and go racing ) We always enjoy racing (and riding CD events ) in Aussie and will hopefully sort out a solution for future events
The Buzzard has been dealing with a bloke at MQ and a lady at MA , for the record the lady at MA was very informative and helpfull while the bloke at MQ apparantly is recovering from a wrist injury sustained while watching the mens wrestling at the olympics