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john
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Victoria
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 Posted - 12 Jun 2004 : 2:09:40 PM
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There is a group of people in Tasmania planning classic races at Longford in Tasmania. The director was at Winton to get some ideas they would like to incorporate in their meeting. It will be something like Historic Winton using part of the original road circuit.
It is to be held in March next year and is sure to attract a big field. The Vic champs is also in March so perhaps we will have to take that into consideration.
There is talk of special deals on the boat and two weekends of events.
HAS ANYBODY HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THIS
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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." |
Edited by - john on 12 Jun 2004 2:11:00 PM |
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Patrick
Level 3 Member
Victoria
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Posted - 12 Jun 2004 : 7:40:07 PM
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Have not heard a peep but this would be a great event on what is a very historic circuit - one of my hero's and fellow countryman has the huge satisfaction of puting up the quickist lap ever on the original Longford circuit.
John - we can and will juggle the dates for the titles and work in with your club to suit both events. I presume you spoke to the guy and that sidecars and solos now have top billing!
Chances like this are what the historic movement need to lift the profile in the publics' mindset.
Patrick
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acotrel
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Victoria
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Posted - 12 Jun 2004 : 9:08:13 PM
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| I wonder if they're going to have the divers on the bridge? |
Is your machine authentic or merely eligible? |
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Patrick
Level 3 Member
Victoria
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Posted - 12 Jun 2004 : 10:31:29 PM
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Is there water still in the river?
You might need a Jumping castle on the river bed!!
If this event comes off - it's a must for old fog's like me. Where do you buy the tickets?
Patrick
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matcho mick
Advanced Member
New South Wales
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Posted - 13 Jun 2004 : 12:51:36 AM
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short history lesson for the unknowing please guys, |
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john
Forum Moderator
Victoria
3130 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jun 2004 : 1:24:24 PM
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| Thanks Macho, lets get the facts and make room for the jokes later, I have an outfit to fix! |
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
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Posted - 21 Jun 2004 : 09:26:30 AM
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This site all the details of the car meeting, but they were talking about trying to have bikes involved.
You must be logged in to see this link. |
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
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Posted - 21 Jun 2004 : 12:16:56 PM
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HERES THE LATEST, it is not at Longford.
Our dates for the Spirit of Longford are essentially Friday 11, Saturday
12, Sunday 13 March 2005. Practice and afternoon races ay Symmons
Plains on Friday, a back to the 60's sprint day on Saturday on part of
the old circuit and racing and parades on Sunday.
We would like to include motor cycles and are looking at this
possibility. One of our biggest problems will be getting accommodation
in the area in the tourist season.
Your advice on how you would like to participate would be appreciated.
If you can send me an early reply that would be helpful. We need to lock
things in really very quickly.
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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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David
Site Administrator
Australia
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Posted - 06 Jul 2004 : 6:05:07 PM
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Has there been anymore news on this as I have had a request for information. If anyone knows anymore about it, please let us know as there appears not to be much information available as of current.
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Regards,
David
Webmaster & Owner of Classic Motorcycling Australia
Quote: I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted to be paid. |
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john
Forum Moderator
Victoria
3130 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2004 : 11:53:01 PM
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No more news I have not heard a beep since I spoke with the organiser. He did explain it was hoped to be based around the old car drivers etc for one last hurrah. I gained the impression bikes may have been an after thought. The motives are good, John Hamilton has put a lot of personnel effort into the matter thus far. he did ask if the HMRAV could help with bikes because nobody else had contacted him.
At the moment transport details are still fluid and any costings are far away. I did ask what sort of track time could riders expect and that seemed to need attension at the time I asked. The best I can suggest is I shall contact them again and report back. |
John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
Edited by - john on 25 Jul 2004 11:56:52 PM |
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