Suzuki Classic Dirt 10

[firko]

This is a major disappointment but I know that the event wouldn't have been canned if there had been any way of saving it. This has been one hell of a shit year for our sport.

[AjayVMX]

Indeed it has Firko.  Sorry to everyone who has made plans. 

Just so as you know, we were not remotely close to even a break even financial situation and we cannot afford to put our business in jeopardy. 

Of course, plans will now commence for CD10 to be held sometime in 2014.  Hopefully the economy will be better then also.

[EML]

 Hopefully the economy will be better then also.
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Let's hope so guys. Word was last week from prominant sooth-sayer on ABC radio that whichever party won on the weekend was about to inherit a very healthy economy. Like I said ''let's hope so'' 

[bazza]

There goes the $570 airline tickets, hopefully folk will get accomodation deposits back.Have been to all 9 events but me thinks this will be the last.
May be local business who benefit and MA if they charge need to look at what they can do.
2 nationals and a C/dirt cancelled,interesting

[Robo 47]

Looks like CD10 in QLD next year?

[albrid-3]

Well, I took time off to go , well that is a shame, was looking forward to it , thats it for me, Victoria needs to get their act together.

[AjayVMX]

Sorry Bazza, we know it's probably had more effect on our cousins across the Tasman than here in OZ.  All I can say is that if you are able to defer your tickets to 2014, then do so. 

As for speculation about locations for 2014...  I wouldn't suggest anyone waste their time on that one! 

[albrid-3]

A refund will be appreciated from the host club thank you

[Ted]

There goes the $570 airline tickets, hopefully folk will get accomodation deposits back.Have been to all 9 events but me thinks this will be the last.
May be local business who benefit and MA if they charge need to look at what they can do.
2 nationals and a C/dirt cancelled,interesting

Hey Bazza, See if your air tickets are transferable . The wife and I may be coming to NZ at Xmas time. I will take them off your hands if we go

Cheers Ted

[bazza]

Thanks guys but im thinking of the Anzac spirit and will probably come over for a few beers with fellow vmxers.
A/J  after running australasian Mr motocross for Vince and other mx /supercross meets in the day i totally understand your decission.

[BultacoMacca]

Thats a bit of bad news, as me and bro had entered a while ago, and have to been to most of them. But I'm pretty sure Ray Ryan didn't hold his C.D.'s annually so.........wait till the next one and go for it!

[AjayVMX]

No, Classic Dirt hasn't always been held annually, but obviously we intended to this time.  Not to be.

Yes, all rider registrations will be refunded of course. 

[Davey Crocket]

All is not lost Bazza....next year in sunny QLD we have the Post Classic Nats at Echo Valley, Toowoomba around Easter time (well know the date soon when our governing body gets off it's fat arse and gives us the date ).....the Conondale Classic in August (which has a sort of CD type atmosphere to it along with the fastest guy's in the southern hemisphere going hammer and tongs for it) and I'm sure CD will be back bigger and better than ever somewhere. I feel for Ken and AJ having to cancel CD as I am a small business owner myself and the last few years haven't been very kind to many of us. Also being part of a VMX club committee you get to see a whole different side to running an event...the hundreds of hours and the cost factor would blow many peoples minds....not to mention the stress levels that come with the territory. I'm sure the boys and there families haven't slept much in the last week or two so lets make sure that we fully support what ever they decide to do in the future and not take it out on them over some petty little shit....it will sort itself out. Thanks to all the people that believed in CD....sponsors, Manly club etc.....they'ill be back....it's the Aussie way.

[firko]

Looks like CD10 in QLD next year?

All is not lost Bazza....next year in sunny QLD we have the Post Classic Nats at Echo Valley, Toowoomba around Easter time (well know the date soon when our governing body gets off it's fat arse and gives us the date ).....the Conondale Classic in August (which has a sort of CD type atmosphere to it along with the fastest guy's in the southern hemisphere going hammer and tongs for it) and I'm sure CD will be back bigger and better than ever somewhere.

As much as I admire the enthusiasm you guys have for all things Queensland, I feel that Classic Dirt and as many big meetings as we can get need to stay in NSW to help rejuvenate the apathy that's crept in down here over the last few years. We all know that the sport's healthy in Queensland but if more effort isn't put into NSW and the even worse Victorian situation the sport as a whole will start going even further backwards than it is now. There are some good people working their arses off down here to try and get things moving again but without our support and enthusiasm they're bashing their heads against the wall. As a self funder retiree I don't need to be reminded that times are tough but why can the big events be so successful in Queensland despite the economic slump yet fail down here? There seems to be a positive attitude up there that we south of the Tweed should be feeding off. Let's look towards the future with optimism and enthusiasm.

[XC83]

'but why can the big events be so successful in Queensland despite the economic slump yet fail down here? There seems to be a positive attitude up there that we south of the Tweed should be feeding off'

They have:
* Iconic venues,
* A better understanding of what a vinatge motorcycle is.

Just answering a question, nothing else, with my opinion of course.