Before EVO came in a year or 2 ago in vic, the 81 490 husky 414 etc, could only run in pre85..
As that was the class it fitted in. Thats why i think its drummed into us that them bikes are pre85 bikes.
When evo came about, it was a class that was what i believe, designated for a bike that came standard with twin shock drum brake? Which obviously was a class that these bikes could run in legally. So to myself and probably other vics, its as normal as vegimite and cheese to be able to run in both classes. I have never heard anyone complain about it on race day, from the TASSIE NATIONALS or Victorian series. I am not used too having to have the rules and regs on ya bar pad, under your peak and in your goggles to know whats what at a new race meeting, as i couldn't give a F$#@ who i ride against, u can have the trophy and bragging rights, i just want to enjoy the fun and banter of VMX.
If some rule book junkie had of jacked up and did something about it at Tassie when it supposed to matter the most, it would of been all understood and dead and buried on the 1st day of racing. The oppertunity was there to make a perfect example of the 81 490 riding up or down a class, but why didn't anyone? Then you would of all been able to sleep at night.
Where were you all when the nationals were on at Tassie? Why didn't you guys put the issue too bed on that weekend? I gather you were all there as you wouldn't want to miss something that is so importants to u? "THE NATS".. or is it only important now because its QLD
I sort of here you that you have been running clases since day dot. After talking to someone today that has been in the scene since day dot, he told me that you cant ride up in any of the other early classes which confirms what i have been on about. Its not that i want era racing, the people that started this whole thing made it that way and it is reflected in most of the rules. Its just not spelt out when the later classes came on board. That is where i base my argument on.
The whole ' i've only got one bike' thing is tending to come across as a guilt trip.Even if you are struggling and cant come up with any cash for a second budget racer to conform, then its one class for you unless the club has a one bike class a la QVMX.
Your misfortune doesn't need to be a guilt trip on others at the same meeting that conform to the rules . Please don't think i am disrespectful but surely that is life.
To answer your question re where were you at the Nat's?
As much as i tried, the logistics and dollars required stopped me in the end. Also money lost while not working was another major. It killed me to stay home.