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john
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Victoria
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 Posted - 30 Nov 2002 : 9:53:52 PM
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As part of the HMRAV'S drive to increase the participation rate of Historic motorcycles and riders the club is planning to extend it ride day program at Broadford by relocating the Southern Classic to Broadford to capitalize on a long weekend in NSW and SA.
The HMRAV considers such a move creates an opportunity to develop a Premier race Meeting based at Reg Hunt Park, Broadford.
The first weekend of October[ 4/ 5 2003]in South Australia and New South Wales forms a long weekend and the idea of encouraging interstate riders to attend beckons. Winton is not available for that weekend because of their Festival of Speed. Preliminary discussions have suggestted it would be successful in attracting interstate riders and visitors.
THE CONCEPT
The concept would involve developing a meeting, which draws from a wider range of potential spectators and competitors.
By utilising a campsite adjacent to the Road Racing pits, on site camping and pitting could be encouraged which would be a novel and useful approach to meetings in Victoria. Spectators could also be camped at the existing Dirt Track campsite.
We plan to
A] Establish a rally for motorcyclists, to be known as the “ Southern Classic Rally”, to attend and work with clubs to develop this aspect.
B] Have a relevant “Feature” motorcycle or motorcycles each year and work with the relevant one make or other clubs to promote it.
C] Establish a program to attract overseas riders, by advertising in overseas magazines.
D] Initiate new categories of racing, Clubmans, Formula 2 Solos and maybe F2 Sidecars.
E] Seek to establish a committee including the HMRAV, the Shire and the Major events committee to oversea the meeting development.
F] Create a Trade show
G] Set up a Swap meet
THE BENEFITS
The overall benefits are too great to nominate, but specifically they include
A] The further development of Reg Hunt Park at Broadford.
B} Increase the public awareness of Historic Motorcycle racing
C] Development of a new range of paying spectators.
D] Expanding the range of machines being raced to develop a base for the future.
E] Assisting the local area with Tourism.
G] Expanding the opportunity for Sidecars to strut their stuff.
H] Increased expenditure within the district.
I] Promotion of local accommodation
PERMITS REQUIRED
Camping and Highway signage
CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED
Run offs around the track to be improved, particularly Crash Corner.
Replacementl of the ditch at the end of the Start/ Finish straight, with a suitable grate system.
Establish a campsite adjacent to the Road Race pit area with a bitumen track all around
Create a suitable bitumen track between the circuit and the proposed campsite via the pits.
Provide for campfires and firewood.
Provide for camper cooking facilities and water supply to the campsite.
Provide for Catering facilities for decent meals, not fried food.
General improvement in spectator facilities
Beautification works
USE OF EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
The existing campsite at the dirt track could be used for spectator overflow.
The Motocross Pits could be used for on site catering, not fried food.
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John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
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Allan
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National
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Posted - 01 Dec 2002 : 09:45:17 AM
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 First POSITIVE move (on the  )i have seen in many years GO FOR IT best of luck and lets hope all riders get behind you for this GREAT sounding event |
Allan Greening |
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john
Forum Moderator
Victoria
3130 Posts |
Posted - 01 Dec 2002 : 10:34:50 AM
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We have already added F] Create a Trade show
G] Set up a Swap meet
As Secretary I am looking for feedback of contacts, favours ideas that will assist with the final achievment. I need contacts for the TRADE SHOW
unusual services, ie repro tank makers, brake lining specialists, spray painters,frame makers etc, sidecar makers
RALLY
Hints on who could assist planning and maybe running of the rally, ideas about realistic costs acceptable
FEATURE MOTORCYCLE
Probally Scott and Vincent, so I need ideas to help attract these machines and show them, do we get them on the circuit for exhibitions
Contacts for the one make clubs.
VOLUNTEERS
Anybody who wishes to be involved on the grund or with the planning will be most welcome, payments preety low, lots of self estemm and coffee, maybe a lap or two in the Gentelmans class - Sidecars
Over time I shall be adding to this list so keep posted please/ |
John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
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john
Forum Moderator
Victoria
3130 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 1:22:05 PM
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| We have invited the Vincent Owners to attend as part of the show, and we intend to invite the Scott Motorcycle club along. I only have a phone contact which does not answer. Can anybody give me a postal address please? |
John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
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john
Forum Moderator
Victoria
3130 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2003 : 08:06:35 AM
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PLANNING IS CONTINUING
Vincent and Scott owners have not replied to our offer to feature the manufacturers.
Trade stand are slowly increasing with interesting activities related to bikes.If you have any suggestions for this are please call me om 03 9888 5297
Swap meet will be managed by the Dirt Track Management committee to raise funds for the whole complex.
Static bike display has had offers of machines and in particular we are lokking for old racing sidecars to be included. |
John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
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