2014 Post Classic Motocross Championship

[supersenior 50]

Hey guys, lets not second guess and jump to any conclusions.
When the Regs come out you'll know. Being the first Post Classic Nats there may be some innovations that dont necessarily follow the old format.
Watch this space.

[Nathan S]

Having preclviously spoken to someone 'in the know' about the 2014 PCMX titles, I'm quite comfortable that the event will be a success: They're not working on the theory of "build it and they will come" - a lot of thought about what makes these events successful (or otherwise) has already been put in.

Apart from anything, the general health of VMX in Queensland means that the event will probably be viable even if nobody from interstate enters (which they will, but you see my point).

[firko]

The Post Classic Nats and other big shows will be successful because of the attitude of the Queensland racing community and the amazing choice of venues at their disposal. All of the other states (barring WA) could learn a thing or two about promotion and the supporting of those meetings by the Cane Toad racing community. Although I'm a rusted on proud New South Welshman I believe Queensland deserves to get these events because they quite simply work harder at it. It's pretty much how it was in this state during the first VMX decade....we had Amaroo Park, Dargle, Mt Kembla and a number of great country tracks and a strong racing population itching for every event we could put on before it fell into a pit of apathy early this century. Our state had a great opportunity to gain back some credibility but the lack of entries of the Post Classic Nats and it's subsequent cancellation was an embarrassing kick in the balls to NSW VMX. I hope that NSW and Victorian riders can support the Queensland Post Classic Nats as well as this years Classic Nats and next years event in Port Augusta and that any "our state is better than yours" jingoistic talk is forgotten so more interstaters will be prepared to make the journey for the good of the sport Australia wide. 

[VMX247]

Apart from anything, the general health of VMX in Queensland means that the event will probably be viable even if nobody from interstate enters (which they will, but you see my point).

True,wouldn't want it to become a state championship. 

[bishboy]

You can count me in too.  The track is 15 minutes from Mum and Dad's, warm bed and home cooked food at the end of a days racing

Just have to be careful with the date, much later than easter and the weather could be quite ordinary;  cold , drizzly and foggy. 

[Davey Crocket]

So Bishboy, I guess where eating at your mum and dads eh?....Roast dinner would be nice or a Darling Downs prime rib eye fillet?.....do they have a spa bath for our ache's and pains?.....I still wont be riding by then but I will still have the ache's and pains. It will be a great meeting, as Kevvy said.....40 years since the first Mr Motocross......might have to get Firko to pick ol' Vince T up on the way through....1974-2014.....fark, I left school at the end of 74 when I was 15. I wonder if our old mate Nimmo will come up and ride....one of you Southerners better tell him so he can start training.

[09.0]

Yeah I no John, I was having a little dig at the classic being only 1 round of racing, but I still think(and this could put a few noses out of joint) but to be called a champion after 3 races is not right IMO, and it would give people more incentive to travel to the event knowing that there going to do more races, with a 3 round race weekend you make a mistake or have a mechanical issue you gone, might as well have not come at all.. Just MO..

Gee I could never be a sidecar enthusiast, I just don't have the negativity that comes with it....
Would it be better if you all got participation trophies to make it worth your while?
Don't all sidecars have mechanical issues?

[KTM47]

Gee, 40 year anniversary, well have to do something to commemorate that Kevvy, bet you didn't think 40 years later you would be racing back there?...your definitely are an old bastard. We are thinking around Easter or the following weekend which is Anzac weekend....it's going to be big and it's going to be cool....still the 1st Post Classic Nats....might have to get the Airforce to do a flypast. 8)F18's or Blackhawks?....bummer the F111's are retired.

The Mexicans might not like Easter. All that I want is it is after the 14th of April. Have you still got my DVD John?

[KTM47]

as Kevvy said.....40 years since the first Mr Motocross......might have to get Firko to pick ol' Vince T up on the way through....1974-2014.....fark, I left school at the end of 74 when I was 15. I wonder if our old mate Nimmo will come up and ride....one of you Southerners better tell him so he can start training.

No John it's 40 years since the 1st Mountain Man Motocross (not Mr MX) and Yes Gary Flood was the 1st winner of both Titles.

Echo Valley did host some Mr MX rounds in the 80s but most Queensland rounds were at Tivoli.

[Davey Crocket]

Still got the DVD Kev, it's after the 14th of April....Anzac day is the 25th so count back a week.

[Slakewell]

Dave
Why dont you load the DVD to youtube so we can all watch I,m sure Kev wont mind?

[KTM47]

I really can't see MA giving the club Easter. They took Easter off Classic Dirt so they won't let PCMXC have it. Also the next weekend after 25/26/27 April is May Day long weekend 3/4/5. We need to put together a list of Mountain Man MX winners, the last winner was Troy Carroll, who lives in Toowoomba.  Leisky won in 1988. All the winners except 1975 were on 500s. Peter Boyle won in 1975 on a RH Suzuki.

[bishboy]

No John it's 40 years since the 1st Mountain Man Motocross (not Mr MX) and Yes Gary Flood was the 1st winner of both Titles.

So while Gary Flood was tearing around Echo Valley for the first time, I was walking for the first time 

[firko]

......might have to get Firko to pick ol' Vince T up on the way through....1974-2014

Joanie, what makes you think I'd let Vince T anywhere near my front seat for a 10 hour drive . That's a big no on that one . And as I said, unless the date changes from Easter I won't be there either.

I wonder if our old mate Nimmo will come up and ride 

Who?

[KTM47]

Firko. Can he sit in the back seat then?

Really I think the club should forget about Easter. Why start out by upsetting MA. Why not work with MA to get a good rider line up for both events (you catch more flies with honey). Anzac weekend would be better it could include a Challenge (name to be determined) between Aus and NZ and possibly other Nations. The Historic Road Racers have a challenge between Aus, NZ and the Poms. There is an Oceania Union (Aus and NZ) unfortunately the President Darryl Hiddle just past away (RIP Darryl). When there is a new President maybe He or She can help.  Also how can magazines like VMX cover both events?