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john
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Victoria
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 Posted - 12 Jun 2007 : 8:48:29 PM
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Old Kwaka spoke with me earlier today today about why P6 is not happening at Historic meetings in Vic.whereas in NSW it is happening
It is my understanding that the PCRA runs P6 because they do not have pre-war and Classic machines within their normal programs. Consequently they have moved into the post 1980 time period to increase racer numbers.
Please advise me if this is incorrect.
In Vic. the historic scene has only had
p5 since about 2000, and P5 fields have only just started to fill, in fact the smaller capacities are very poorly represented.
Whilst it may be argued the pre-war and classic fields are dropping in numbers they are the pioners of historic motorcycle racing.
If we kicked them out it would not be a smart move, nor a respectful one. In victoria,
preston and hartwell run plenty of club meetings where p6 style machines are welcome. In fact in my role as a member of the modern road race management committee in victoria, I assisted in introducing a " pre-modern" period for the older 1980 - 1997 bikes to race within.
If by chance things changed overnight in victoria, we would be faced with trying to find 6 extra races immeadiately for the new period. Also, since there is still plenty of room in the P5 fields we may find the numbers still remain low.
Old kwaka commented he was being hosed by the big budget racers in the 1000cc class, I suggested he drop to the 500 or as we have in vic, the 600 class where there is plenty of keen racing between ducati panta's, 350 yammy's a 500 suzuki and other similar machines. Sure they dont get on to the podium often, but we cant all fit there and I know Dave Dickson has a great time trying to beat the others around him.
The great thing about P5 is that most of the sucessful racing bikes were built from stock touring bikes and there are plenty of donor machines around. Old Kwaka mentioned he was concerned about the cost of racing, I can say, if you drop from P5 1000cc machines to the smaller bikes you will get very good economical racing.
I am informed that there are still many performance parts available and in fact still being produced for machines within this era, so it is very easy to get reliable budget bikes, admittedly not of the ilk of Rex and the boys, but something that will give you lots of fun. Sure I am aware it sounds nice to say you race a 1000cc,[ I apoligise if anybody takes offence it is not meant in that sense], surely it would be better to be able to brag about success within your budget, knowing you can afford to have another go at the next meeting.
Speaking with people who understand this era well, I hear there is plenty of room for experimentation in the smaller classes and that may appeal to some of you.
I hope this gives everybody a clearer picture about P6 and perhaps provoked a thought to look at a different bike to race.
Of course you could always go mad and come over to the sidecar side, we always welcome new teams.
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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 2007 9:49:25 PM |
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OldKwak
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Victoria
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Posted - 13 Jun 2007 : 9:57:54 PM
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| Thanks John |
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acotrel
Advanced Member
Victoria
2147 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2007 : 7:37:18 PM
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| The grids at Winton, a small track, have a limit of 49 bikes per race if the extended circuit is used. Why are you suggesting a couple of classes should be dropped? Surely meeting organiswers can group classes to get full grids without causing a dangerous situation? You guys are paying for the track hire, are you sure you are getting your money's worth in racing time on the circuit? |
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acotrel
Advanced Member
Victoria
2147 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2007 : 7:42:51 PM
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| In the 70s most C graders rode aircooled RD350s. It was cheap, fast racing, and all the good TZ bits fit! A good rider on one of those should be able to grab the lap record at Broadford. |
Is your machine authentic or merely eligible? |
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