128 replies to this topic

[Litre8]

That was a top 8 lap race Greg, you were on fire! An awful of more powerful and big $ cars were behind you. Great stuff!

[Racehatch]

Sounds like they put on another great show, I'm really going to have to make it up there next year.

Well done Greg, sounds like you had a ball! Hopefully someone has some happy snaps to share

[GML-31]

Just got back to the Gold Coast, was an excellent day. I believe channel 7 are televising it the weekend before bathurst.
Will catch up with you again at Newcastle howard.

[kudu]

Anybody see the Kiwi muscle cars race? If so, How did they do. Did they look all right?

[REDA9X]

I had a discussion with a few members about the AMCM for next year, and I think as far as club displays go, this year was seriously down on numbers. In 2005, the entire skid pan area was taken up by road cars. In 2006 the areas were extended as so many cars had entered, but this year, almost the entire skid pan area was race cars. I walked over to the "coral area" and there were only a hand full of cars there. The area was certaily not fantastic for displaying of cars, most were covered in dirt. The cars in that area were supposed to have access to the track for laps, however, due to a lack of access, that didn't happen. An access road was supposed to have been built, but it wasn't for whatever reason. I think it's a shame because while it's fantastic to have more race cars, we need to support the road cars as well. Realistically, the race cars will get preference. The event is run by the ARDC, not by Muscle Cars Magazine. The ARDC is about racing, it's as simple as that. There is not enough hard stand area to support both road and race cars if this event continues to grow in the way it has, but could Eastern Creek justify spending the money to concrete more areas just for this event? All things to think about I guess for next year.

[Litre8]

I asked a mate in the Monaro club if they were going to display and he said it was only for 'black' cars (or Falcon GT/A9X). I recall seeing something along those lines in the AMC mag?

[REDA9X]

There were different themes allowed in this year,factory black cars, XR GT, Charger, Brocks and A9X. Next year could be something different. If there was more room it wouldn't be an issue.

[GML-31]

I wondered why no-one displayed their cars where the A9X's were last year?
Seemed a wasted area and at least it didnt have the dust problems like the outside of the track.

[MONZA1]

It's interesting to note that people who were on the infield also felt like second-class citizens. The display area was poorly arranged, with not all cars being together. Mark Oastler was made aware of feedback on the Brockcommodores forum, and sent the following reply:-

"I was pleasantly surprised to read the constructive criticisms about Muscle Car Masters posted on the Brock Commodores Forum and I thank all of you for taking the time to comment. I can fully understand the general opinion that the road car displays seem to be getting squeezed out by the race cars in the paddock area - because that is exactly what's been happening! This is what I call 'growing pains'.

"In only three years, the popularity of the event and the number of racing entries has already far exceeded our initial forecasts and we already know that more cars will be competing next year, so the space problem is only going to get worse. However, that doesn't mean we regard road cars as being less important than race cars - to me they are of EQUAL importance to the event's success.

"Basically, the event is now bursting at the seams. Some would say that's a nice problem to have, but it does present a major challenge to event organisers because there is a limited amount of sealed parking space at ECR and as you know a race car takes up more space than a road car (tools, tow cars, trailers etc). This year we tried to limit the number of road car displays to find a happy medium but clearly we're not there yet. I will be raising this issue at our first event debrief and I think a possible solution could be the excellent idea suggested by one Forum contributor, to hold a separate day over the MCM weekend just for muscle car clubs and track parades (provided we had enough support).

"I also noted a comment about the tribute to Brocky. We initially considered a one minute silence etc but later we figured that such solemn marks of respect had already been paid at his State funeral, pre-Bathurst 1000 etc in the immediate wake of his death and that one year later we just wanted to get on and start celebrating the great man and his great cars. The HDT turn-out was very impressive and the cars sure looked fantastic on display and on the track.

Anyway, I thank you all for attending and supporting the event. I will now dedicate a lot of time to finding a solution to the space problems at MCM for next year. I promise you we are doing our very best to make the event work for ALL muscle car enthusiasts - not just racers!
Cheers,
Mark Oastler
Editor
AMC"

It's good to know that feedback has been received. Now for the solution.....