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Submitted by Greg 996
Sunday, 11th July 2010
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Cancelled. Damn, I hate that word, Myself and vice pressie Dave went and had a look at the Silverdale track last Friday and to be honest, I was surprised at how wet it still was up there, to make it work we would have had to cut out the entire back section where you went over the two crossing and also most of the back straight as the mud was deep enough to suck your gumboot right off. We roughly worked it out that it would give you a lap time of around 20 to 30 seconds, which would not only make the club look silly but also be a insult to you, our riders, we pride ourselves by not only trying to give you your moneys worth but want you to go away saying “man that was awesome!!, Lets come back and do the next one!” not “that was a joke.” So the decision to pull the pin is one that is never taken lightly.
With that out of the way, here a few things in the pipe line to keep you all up to date, next month we are going to see if we can get us a sand track to race on, the kind of track that when it rains it makes for better riding, I am asking all club members and any one else if they are aware of any where like this that a land owner is willing to let us use once, maybe twice that would mean we can still have some flat out, banging bars racing. The land owner is paid for the use of his or hers property, so if you think “hey, so and so might be keen to help out a local club” then give me a shout on 021 057 0971. We have one maybe in the pipe line but are always keen to hear about any more.
We are hoping to get at least one trail ride in this year too, most of the proceeds at these events go to school that is picked by the land owner at the time, this is always a bloody good blast but also a good cause that not only helps out the wee fellas but makes dirt biking look good too. Will keep you all posted on that one, also next year the EZ-XC kicks of again and last years one being a huge success we had to have it again, guys were coming up from Morrisville as as far down form Keri Keri to take part in this 3 round series, its like a giant motocross track, ask any one who did it last year and they will tell you the same thing.
Last and by no means least I would like to thank Shane Boulle who has stepped down from being the club Secretary, he has done a damn good job of it for the past few years but felt it was time to move on, Thanks Shane, from all of us in the club. We have a replacement for him and will upload it onto the contacts as soon as they confirm.
That’s about it guys, the food people are still keen to come next month so don’t bring any lunch, and I will see you all on the start line,
See you at the races, 996.
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2011 SENIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES CONFIRMED
SENIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP DATES CONFIRMED
Following their meeting in Wellington on July 17th, Motorcycling New Zealand’s Motocross Commission has finalised the dates for next season’s Championships.
The season will move to February/March 2011. This change has been driven for the following reasons:
With better and more settled weather, we hope to encourage more public to attend and give the sponsors better value for their money and wider exposure for their brand
With new bikes arriving later and later in the year. By moving to early in the year the Industry will all have their new bikes in the country.
For the Clubs/volunteers who make these events happen, more public through the gate equates to better revenue for all their hard work
For the Riders, they will have the opportunity to train with the benefit of summer and daylight saving, rather than going into the Championships from the depths of winter.
An added advantage with the moving of the MX Championships is it will enable the Supercross season to run prior to the MX season and will also assist in aligning the New Zealand MX/SX seasons with our Australian neighbours.
Senior MX Championships:
Round 1 ~ Sunday February 20th ~ South Canterbury Motorcycle Club
Round 2 ~ Sunday March 6th ~ Patetonga Motorcycle Club
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Mr Bayer
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Dome Valley Funding Request Support
Hi All,
I am presently applying for funding from the RDC to get start gates and the red & white plastic road barriers for the Dome Valley MX track. It would be great if I could have some emails of support from riders who enjoy the park and how you like to race there with start gates etc, barriers etc..
If you could pen some words and send them to yardarm@xtra.co.nz, I will attch them to the application which I am submiting July 24th. Thanks in advance.
Dave Yardley
Posted by David Yardley 10th Jul 2010 |
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Land wanted!!
The Club is on the look out for a sand track over the winter period, some where if its rains it makes it better, the club pays it land owners and if any body knows where one is just give me a call on 021 0570971 to see if we can make it happen.
Posted by Greg Edmonds 9th Jul 2010 |
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Dome Valley Winter
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Dome Valley Text Alert
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Committe Meeting 17TH VENUE CHANGE
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As a result of the incident at Grant Leighton's property 08/07/07, the NO DOG RULE will be enforced at every RMCC event from now on.
All pets must be left at home, no exceptions.
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