2010 VMX Tri Series

[firko]

As I've said all along, this hasn't been thought out very well at all. While I commend the guys behind this for having the enthusiasm to propose something new, some important details on format and travel logistics seem to have been overlooked in a valley of red mist. I'd have thought that agreeing to what classes to run would have been the first aspect sorted.

[worms]

so the real problem lies in the fact that they are organizing an event of 3 rounds that dosent include pre 75. How dare they! :'(, and nobody has said anything about 4 strokes yet?

the biggest fields at the Nationals were Evo.

cheers Trev

[Rossvickicampbell]

Trev - the 4 classes that were oversubscribed and required qualifying were all pre 75?

Rossco

[bazza]

Then there is the other Tri series RUGBY now where are those auzie blokes Firko likes coming?

[BAHNZY]

As a direct relationship, how are the Pre75 fields supported at a State level Vs a National level?
From what i understand, a fair % of riders at the National level are not full time supporters at a State level. If this is the case then you cant draw a comparison with what is on the table Vs a once a year National event, specially as the VMX Tri Series is looking to add a further 3 classes to include Pre90.

[worms]

sorry rossco,

but seeing i was at the coal face of the event, it might of looked that way but certainly wasnt, 3 classes needed to quailify and one of those was evo open. not quite every class in pre 75, seeing there is a total of 15 classes for pre 75 at a nationals with age groups, yes a good showing but not quite as you remmeber.

Cheers Trev,

[Nathan S]

Here's a question - which I am sure will be ignored, but I think it worth asking:

If the Tri-Series (isn't buried in negativity first, and) actually gets off the ground, will it be considered a success or a failure if 100 riders turn up to each event, but only 10 of them attend more than one round?

[worms]

what answer do you want, does it really matter if only 10 are committed to all 3 rounds.

time for another beer.

cheers, 3 round Trev( so we only need another 9)

[VMX247]

Here's a question - which I am sure will be ignored, but I think it worth asking:
If the Tri-Series (isn't buried in negativity first, and) actually gets off the ground, will it be considered a success or a failure if 100 riders turn up to each event, but only 10 of them attend more than one round?

Would they not pre-enter the Tri series -so if they drop say one or two rounds,basically you call it quits because you have lost points straight away -The riders entered would have to commit to the whole series-  to make it viable for all involved...as mentioned previous run like an Inter Club series--please note this is just an opinion/idea. 

[Nathan S]

Fair points Alison, and I pretty much agree with a lot of what you've suggested.

But let's assume that you enter for each round individually - if people support each event without chasing the series, is that a success or a failure?

Cheers, 3 round Nathan (looking for another 8 )

[VMX247]

Fair points Alison, and I pretty much agree with a lot of what you've suggested.
But let's assume that you enter for each round individually - if people support each event without chasing the series, is that a success or a failure?
Cheers, 3 round Nathan (looking for another

Yes it's a success with the number of bums on seats-that goes for all events across the board like the DT Nats-need numbers to run.Commitment as long as you have numbers from the tri series within that event.Its hell of a lot to ask the Tri series Race secretary/officials  to do for the each round entered individually..I know I'd be peed-but not for long   

[worms]

so i could finish last( as usual) and win! yipppppppeeeeee.

Cheers Trev

[VMX247]

so i could finish last( as usual) and win! yipppppppeeeeee.
Cheers Trev

spot on and its been done before today   

[BAHNZY]

In a monetary sence, then bums on seats would suggest a success. 25+ on each grid would do it.
Personally i think that a a series success would have to have better then 30% interstate riders at each round otherwise it might as well be a state based event which is what is currently in place.

[Rossvickicampbell]

Trev - I luv this banter and fancy a bit at the moment ( ).  I didn't say every pre 75 class - check back - but in my programme I thought the 4 classes that needed qualifying were all pre 75!!!  Now of course I have been known to be wrong and don't have my programme with me but I also think I was at the same coal face.  But anyway my original question still applies - would you not consider pre 75 for something like this (trying to be positive) - although I am one for different tracks for pre and post 75 so realise it may not be that practical either?

40-love my favour  

Rossco