2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

[VMX247]

Well??

Lakes Champs 12/4/13
http://www.lakesmotorcycleclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-Lakes-Championships-sub-regs-F.pdf

Choice of two on offer 

[Billet YZ]

Lakes Champs 12/4/13
http://www.lakesmotorcycleclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-Lakes-Championships-sub-regs-F.pdf

I think the club is trying to tell everyone that meeting is now their first meeting for May 2013 not the Post Classics. Just my take on the link provided.   Peter.

[Montynut]

   :'( :'(

[Lakes MBC]

Hi with a grand total of 71 riders it does not look like proceeding
The biggest field has only 18 bikes and I will post the tally sheet up sometime in the next couple of days.
We will make a formal announcement on Monday after consultation with MA.
Those that have done the right thing and entered THANK YOU those that have been hanging off also a big thank you as it now looks like I will have an extra week of holidays that I can spend in America !!!

[Nathan S]

Two thoughts:

1. Does the Lakes MBC think it would be worth their while to run a vintage-only club meet on that weekend? Would MA offer a permit?

2. Anyone who was "gunna" enter should ring and beg and plead for the club to accept a late entry. With a $50 late fee, the financial side might be more palatable for the organisers.

[Sorelegs11]

Two thoughts:

1. Does the Lakes MBC think it would be worth their while to run a vintage-only club meet on that weekend? Would MA offer a permit?

2. Anyone who was "gunna" enter should ring and beg and plead for the club to accept a late entry. With a $50 late fee, the financial side might be more palatable for the organisers.

After all the effort put in so far by the organisers why would you bother

[Lakes MBC]

Hi Nathan
To run a vintage only meeting we only need an MNSW permit as long as it is only a club event.
Also we would still a commitment from the riders as well. Heaven meetings at our venue have a healthy turnout as nearly all the guys regardless of era's enjoy the track. We are not anti vintage, we have to run our club as if it a business because if we don't we won't survive and that is no good for anyone.
When we make decisions we consult each other and discuss if it viable to do, we will not tear up thousand's of dollars to run a meeting and on the same token we work very hard to make what ever money we can out of any meeting so we can keep improving our venue. We have over 500 members we have to answer too. I feel for the Post Classic Era's I imagine it will be difficult for any club to really want to be interested in hosting them in the future. From our point of view and with a solid commitment from all riders it is something we would look at doing again and the same thing will apply regarding a closing date for entries.

[Damo]

Hi with a grand total of 71 riders it does not look like proceeding
The biggest field has only 18 bikes and I will post the tally sheet up sometime in the next couple of days.
We will make a formal announcement on Monday after consultation with MA.
Those that have done the right thing and entered THANK YOU those that have been hanging off also a big thank you as it now looks like I will have an extra week of holidays that I can spend in America !!!

Hi Rob/Darren,

Can you please post up who has entered so as they can be congratulated for supporting VMX in Australia.
Also from Norths/RetroMX a big thank you for believing in us even if we have wasted your time and efforts.

Damo

[paul]

is the aussie title on or cancelled

[Lakes MBC]

Hi Damo I will post a list of bikes in each class with what state they came from but I won't publish names.
I have spoken to Rob and we are prepared to submit for it again next year so I think a lot will need to be sorted out between now and then so as to make it happen. This event deserves the prestige of any National Title but with out the full commitment of all VMX riders it will never get to that level which is a shame. Riders have to understand what is involved in promoting an Australian Title cause it is not something that can be altered at the drop of a hat and any hosting club must have numbers by a certain date to be able to proceed with an event. Late entries are only a filler for classes that are not fully subscribed, not to make a meeting happen.

[Lakes MBC]

Paul please read our earlier post and you will know what is going on
Hi with a grand total of 71 riders it does not look like proceeding
The biggest field has only 18 bikes and I will post the tally sheet up sometime in the next couple of days.
We will make a formal announcement on Monday after consultation with MA.
Those that have done the right thing and entered THANK YOU those that have been hanging off also a big thank you as it now looks like I will have an extra week of holidays that I can spend in America !!!.

[Damo]

Hi Damo I will post a list of bikes in each class with what state they came from but I won't publish names.
I have spoken to Rob and we are prepared to submit for it again next year so I think a lot will need to be sorted out between now and then so as to make it happen. This event deserves the prestige of any National Title but with out the full commitment of all VMX riders it will never get to that level which is a shame. Riders have to understand what is involved in promoting an Australian Title cause it is not something that can be altered at the drop of a hat and any hosting club must have numbers by a certain date to be able to proceed with an event. Late entries are only a filler for classes that are not fully subscribed, not to make a meeting happen.

Hi Guys,

Obviously massively disappointed that this event has not taken off.
Awesome news that you guys are willing to run it next year, hopefully this will be a warning to all VMX competitors not to take it lightly  after all it is an Australian  title race.
For next year I-believe you need to consult local VMX clubs and not rely to much on the cyber racers that live on this forum.

Damo

[Billet YZ]

I think everyone at the Lakes MBC should be held in high regard,  even at this early stage after putting in a lot of hard yards to get this meeting off the ground they have already offered to run this meeting again next year after all that has gone on in the last week. Huge respect as most clubs would shut us out for good.

As i am helping with the running of Viper this year i believe it might help for next years title if each club around the country promoted the event within their members, then get some commitment from their respective members as to a yes or no for their entry. Then and only then each club to advise the Lakes club of how many of their members will make the trip, this may paint a picture of a repeat of this year or more numbers. Just my opinion and suggestion as i don`t think anyone has the answer for what we are facing.  Regards Peter Gruber.

[mick25]

Well I have just started drowning me sorrows with mexico coronas  who else is        that another post classic has fallen over  :'(

[Iain Cameron]

Not good news . We thought it was just the cost of getting to Tas that stuffed us but the costs seem  so much less on the mainland I thought this one would get up and running .
Iain