2014 Australian Classic Motocross Titles for pre 78

[Rossvickicampbell]

JO - why should the races be shortened - maybe the higher percentage of people fall into the fat and unfit category - make it for A graders and A graders will come - make it for everyone and......

[JohnnyO]

JO - why should the races be shortened - maybe the higher percentage of people fall into the fat and unfit category - make it for A graders and A graders will come - make it for everyone and......

It's an Australian Championship Ross.. the best riders should win not the holeshot artists.
We got big entry numbers to the previous Classic and Post Classic titles in Qld with 10-12min motos so that shoots the A graders theory down

[smed]

he got around quicker on the 77 than he does on his modern 125

Old bikes rule 

[Simo63]

he got around quicker on the 77 than he does on his modern 125

Old bikes rule 

Old bikes have little or no brakes .. hence faster lap times

[smed]

The average lap time for mid fielders was about 2.30, Allow say 2.45 for the first lap off the start, Add that too 2 flyers at 2.30 =7 Min 45, We all take longer than that for smoko
Far better for a title meet to divide 10-12 minutes by the average lap to compensate for long & short tracks,3 laps on some is a long moto & others not so,I know time constraints & all play a part in running a big meeting & I am not having a shot at anyone or the organisers,But an Aussie championship is not meant to be easy, If a rider cannot go the distance he needs to get fitter, Simple


Just my opinion  

[Ted]

My question was : Why was it dropped from 4 to 3 before a wheel turned and claimed time constraints even tested?

45 races x ( 4 laps ) 10 mins = 450 mins divided by 60 mins = 7.5 hrs racing.  Allow 8 hrs

Practice x 15 classes x ( 3 laps ) 7.5 mins = 112.5 mins divided by 60 mins = 1.875 hrs. Allow 2 hrs

Sat AM. Practice and racing  2.5hrs   9.00-12.00
Sat PM. Racing.                   2.5hrs   12.30-3:00
Sun AM Racing.                   2.5hrs.  9.00-12.00
Sun PM Racing.                   2.5hrs.  12:30-3:00

That would leave plenty of time for unforeseen  circumstances.

I think that the stated time constraint issue should have been tested before a decision was made.

[211]

Ted
I guess it was a decision of the Steward, I dont believe anyone questioned it (opportunity at riders briefing no one took) on the day so I dont see why its a problem now. You looked like you were having a good time
may be we should or could have longer races for the all in young guns but in the end its up to the club to decide.
DT

[Tossa]

Don't think you'll hear any complaining from the West Aussies, we're just too damn sore to get out of the chair

[Rossvickicampbell]

we are off to a good start - more comments complaining than complimenting so far - and you wonder why people are not keen on putting there hand up.

From what I hear behind the scenes - well done - AGAIN - SA guys 

[211]

How good did Brian Watson go! not bad for a crusty old bugger on a husky

[Tossa]

I believe he won the age group in 250, at least one of them.  He had a pretty good meet

[oldfart]

Team Darwin need a pat on the back also...... what a pair of legends travelling all that way to compete.
 

[35elsinore]

Congratulations Pt Augusta for a great event, after walking the track was a bit hesitant with some of the jumps but once on the bike had a blast and loved every minute of it.

If you didn't ride or attend then commenting on the amount of laps is pointless and meaningless. 
I didn't hear any riders complain about three laps, you certainly new you had a ride when you got off the bike. Very little passing happened after two laps and myself thought race length was perfect. [Ted I thought finishing early would have suited you as you didn't hang around for presentations and or a beer ]

Was good to see new and old faces with some awesome riding on show, I think the pre78 125 class had three riders only 2 points apart before the last race. Some regular title holders having more competition than at previous events which is healthy for the sport. Sad not to see John Boags the iron man do his thing but hope hes having a holiday of a life time.

Sorry Rookie, not sure I want to comment on any operations lol

[bigthumpa]

What a lot of ungrateful buggers some of us are. Dozens of people spending months planning, organising and running their butts off all weekend to put on the titles, and some of us complain that the races were too short, unbelievable!
Thankyou Port Augusta for giving us the opportunity to enjoy a great weekend of racing, camaraderie and fellowship, not to mention a few beers! Thanks again from me to John Selva and Troy Kellaway for all your help over the weekend. This is truly a great sport and I am proud to tell people that I am a Vintage motocrosser. Roll on 2015 so we can get together and do it all over again

Kind Regards to all
Nick

[Tossa]

What a lot of ungrateful buggers some of us are. Dozens of people spending months planning, organising and running their butts off all weekend to put on the titles, and some of us complain that the races were too short, unbelievable!
Thankyou Port Augusta for giving us the opportunity to enjoy a great weekend of racing, camaraderie and fellowship, not to mention a few beers! Thanks again from me to John Selva and Troy Kellaway for all your help over the weekend. This is truly a great sport and I am proud to tell people that I am a Vintage motocrosser. Roll on 2015 so we can get together and do it all over again

Kind Regards to all
Nick

You're just a bloody big Havachat softie!!!!