2013 Classic MX Championships Cancelled

[NSR]

What date is it?  Was there supp Regs out for it? 

[Tossa]

no Sup Reg 1-3 Nov. 

[NSR]

no Sup Reg 1-3 Nov.

Thanks

[Davey Crocket]

Can someone go around to Firko's place and make sure he's OK....the poor bugga's Rabbito's are coping a pasting from Melbourne (funny how they cant win a game with Inglis out) and when he reads this he will have a heart attack.....maybe just call an Ambo instead.

[JohnnyO]

This is bullshit! You southerners have got some serious issues!
Looks like all the titles from now on will be Qld Titles..

[Davey Crocket]

There's also the fact that the Mr Vintage Motocross is history as well after 2 poorly attended meetings.

[JohnnyO]

There's also the fact that the Mr Vintage Motocross is history as well after 2 poorly attended meetings.

Yep I don't get it, NSW has gone from hero to zero in the VMX scene over the last decade.

[Graeme M]

Although I have no active involvement in Vintage MX in Canberra, I was following the progress of the Classic MX titles with interest and was looking forward to attending the evnt (as a helper/spectator, not a competitor). So I am gob-smacked by this outcome - I haven't even heard a hint of this before now.

Here is a press release issued by the club today.


MEDIA RELEASE


ACTMCC Withdraws Bid for
2013 Australian Classic Motocross Championships

The President of the ACT Motorcycle Club, Mr Kevin MacGregor has announced the club has withdrawn its bid to host the 2013 Australian Classic Motocross Championships.

Mr MacGregor said “The ACTMCC has a long and proud history of presenting successful state and national titles.  So is with a great deal of regret and careful consideration that the club has reluctantly advised Motorcycling Australia of this decision”

“The ACTMCC has worked closely with Motorcycling Australia to prepare for this event and has undertaken extensive work on the redevelopment of the Kumagutsa circuit, with final preparation of the circuit planned at the end of winter” he said.

Mr Macgregor acknowledged the concerns raised by a few members of the classic motocross community about the preparedness of the Kumagutsa circuit.  Mr MacGregor said “this was a little disappointing given the ACTMCC’s successful history, unwavering commitment to rider safety and professional events team”.

Mr Macgregor went on to say “these concerns resulted in Motorcycling Australia being required to provide a higher level of scrutiny than the ACTMCC has previously experienced.  This in turn resulted in cost overruns and in this difficult economic climate additional corporate support was unable to be secured to ensure the success of the event”.

“The ACTMCC withdrawal will enable Motorcycling Australia to focus on the remaining bids to host this event.  We wish the host club and the event every success” Mr MacGregor added.

Mr MacGregor also thanked the sponsors that had committed to the event and advised the ACTMCC would be in contact to annul their agreements.   

Kevin MacGregor
President

Approved for release 9 August 2013.

[supersenior 50]

Yes pathetic, although I do wonder how much the negativity on this forum influenced the outcome.

[Shaun G]

MEDIA RELEASE


ACTMCC Withdraws Bid for
2013 Australian Classic Motocross Championships


Mr Macgregor acknowledged the concerns raised by a few members of the classic motocross community about the preparedness of the Kumagutsa circuit.  Mr MacGregor said “this was a little disappointing given the ACTMCC’s successful history, unwavering commitment to rider safety and professional events team”.

Mr Macgregor went on to say “these concerns resulted in Motorcycling Australia being required to provide a higher level of scrutiny than the ACTMCC has previously experienced.  This in turn resulted in cost overruns and in this difficult economic climate additional corporate support was unable to be secured to ensure the success of the event”.

Well I think these two paragraphs go a long way to explaining the reasons.

Those that did their best to cast doubt on this event seem to have succeeded. And that would include the crap that was posted on this forum by some.

[Nathan S]

If there's problems beyond the track not being ready, I'd say that ACTMCC politics had more influence than these forums.
Apart from anything else, the discussions on OzVMX featured a heavy focus on the suitability of the main MX track - if it was simply about MA being heavy on the Kumagutsa track, the club has an alternative that is certain to satisfy MA.

[Shaun G]

If there's problems beyond the track not being ready, I'd say that ACTMCC politics had more influence than these forums.
Apart from anything else, the discussions on OzVMX featured a heavy focus on the suitability of the main MX track - if it was simply about MA being heavy on the Kumagutsa track, the club has an alternative that is certain to satisfy MA.

So Nathan do you think the club should have kept pouring money into Karmagutsa just to have some bitch run to MA and tell them that the track would not be up to holding a title?

Judging by the naysayers on here the second track option would appear to only have a future of undersubscribed classes and cancellation due to lack of numbers.

[35elsinore]

Is 3 months enough time to organize another venue.
Were there any other clubs that put in for it ?

Queenslanders do a great job but you need to get over yourselves.
Would love to go to WA, anyone keen over there.

[NSR]

There must be more to it than this forum.
Why do people get hung up about negative posts before there event?  At least people are passionate about, and talking about your event and then it's up to the club to prove them wrong.

[firko]

I'm not the least surprised but let's forget the blame game for a while and try and do something positive to get this happening, preferably in NSW. I'm absolutely disgusted right at this moment and embarrassed for my State. As Johnny O said, NSW led the way a decade ago but somewhere along the way the focus was lost. Can HEAVEN run it at Buladelah? Hunter at Barleigh Ranch? Is there a country club with the balls and self belief to have a go?

 I feel for the West Aussies right now.