2013 Australian Classic MX Titles

[VMX247]

Any news .

ring Col Metcher or Shane Fraser.

[09.0]

Or just wait....

[FourstrokeForever]

I really hope that as many racers as possible support the event once its announced. The short and long term health of our sport at a National level is relying on the success of this meeting.

Once it is announced people can work out if they can make the trip..... I'm there, wherever THERE is 

[Stan S]

Once it is announced people can work out if they can make the trip..... I'm there, wherever THERE is 

TBM,
Going by the deafening silence on here, I would say a lot of people already know where it is going to be held. Shame we don't.

Stan.

[firko]

Going by the deafening silence on here, I would say a lot of people already know where it is going to be held. Shame we don't

I think its now fairly common knowledge but its probably not good manners to pre-empt the official announcement. I wonder what the delay is? The sooner the news is out the quicker we can get our act together.

[Simo63]

Once it is announced people can work out if they can make the trip..... I'm there, wherever THERE is 

TBM,
Going by the deafening silence on here, I would say a lot of people already know where it is going to be held. Shame we don't.

Stan.

I don't think anyone knows Stan .. I certainly don't.  I think the silence is because people are waiting to hear the news (if there is in fact any news).


EDIT - Forgot to add I'm just watching the MA website like everyone else ..waiting to hear any news 

[supersenior 50]

MA made the decision Monday as promised and were about to put it on the website Tuesday. A hiccup caused that to be witheld. The delays are not due to MA or any State body, nor the commission, so let's not have any finger pointing in that direction.
A lot of work and thought has gone on to try and retrieve the 2013 Nats and it is looking positive, however a final and official decision will be announced tomorrow.

[worms]

If MA want to govern these events, surely they should be taking the financial responsibility and not the clubs who are not for profit organizations. No club should ever be faced with debt if conducting a National Title and MA should take this fear away, first by guaranteeing the financial viability and then assisting with the running, so we don't have the volunteers of our sport being persecuted when these events fall over.

Cheers Worms

[firko]

MA made the decision Monday as promised and were about to put it on the website Tuesday. A hiccup caused that to be witheld. The delays are not due to MA or any State body, nor the commission, so let's not have any finger pointing in that direction.
A lot of work and thought has gone on to try and retrieve the 2013 Nats and it is looking positive, however a final and official decision will be announced tomorrow.

That covers it........Patience grashoppers.

Commiserations re: your Dad Col. He fitted a lot into his time on Planet Earth.

[GD66]

You got that right, Firko. I was lucky enough to share a dinner table at Narrogin with Colin and his dad when Peter Ploen was over for the VMXWA 15th anniversary, and we had an absolute hoot of an evening as yarn after ripping yarn poured forth from that amazing man. Made us all look like time-wasting sissies by comparison !

[supersenior 50]

Thanks for the kind words re Dad. He had a great innings, passed away at 98, still flying aerobatics four weeks before.

[John Orchard]

Thanks for the kind words re Dad. He had a great innings, passed away at 98, still flying aerobatics four weeks before.

Wow that is awesome!

[Nathan S]

I wondered what GD66 was on about, until I read this:

... passed away at 98, still flying aerobatics four weeks before.

My sympathies Col - sounds like a bloke who really knew how to live.

[KTM47]

If MA want to govern these events, surely they should be taking the financial responsibility and not the clubs who are not for profit organizations. No club should ever be faced with debt if conducting a National Title and MA should take this fear away, first by guaranteeing the financial viability and then assisting with the running, so we don't have the volunteers of our sport being persecuted when these events fall over.

Cheers Worms

Come on Trevor do you really think MA should take financial responsibility for Championships run under them? It's just not practical if you consider all the Championships they permit, MX, DT RR, Enduro, Speedway etc, etc, etc.  ACUNSW went brook running a race meeting and yes it was a Motorcycle GP. MA's job is to administrate and assist as much as they can to make sure Clubs/Promoters are successful. Or do you think it should only apply to Classic MX.

Col my commiserations also.

Kevin

[firko]

Thanks for the kind words re Dad. He had a great innings, passed away at 98, still flying aerobatics four weeks before

I guess getting him together with my old Mum won't be happening now Col . That would have made us step brothers, a rather scary thought . From what you've told me of the old fella he was certainly a doer and I know you are very proud of his achievements. Pity he didn't hang in there for the letter from the queen though.