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GTR XU-1 NATIONALS CANCELLED
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 11:20 AM
Just had a call from Todd martin advising that the GTR XU-1 Nationals planned over the Easter weekend have been cancelled. I'm still going and will now try and enter my car in the other event that has just popped up on the horizon. Disappointed but have already booked and paid for accomodation so life will go on .
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 11:26 AM
i never booked as it has been up in the air weather it was going to be on or not since the very start 
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 04:12 PM
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 04:21 PM
Yes your right a lot of people stand to loose out if they can't get their deposits back for accomodation. Have you looked at the Bathurst international motor fest which has just appeared??? As I said, I'm still going and will now attend this event instead. I'm making enquiries re entering my car at the moment.
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 06:49 PM
What a crock of SHIT !!!!!!
Did Todd give any reason as to why ?????
Pretty disappointing this close to the event!
I have booked flights and accom also!
NOT HAPPY JAN !!!!
Did Todd give any reason as to why ?????
Pretty disappointing this close to the event!
I have booked flights and accom also!
NOT HAPPY JAN !!!!
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 06:56 PM
Also a shame being announced after the Australian Factory Performance Car Nationals have been on. I think there may have been some more XU-1s for that event if people knew they didn't have the Easter event.
Maybe it's a lesson on going to events run by certain people, and not to commit to those run by others....
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Maybe it's a lesson on going to events run by certain people, and not to commit to those run by others....
Cheers
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 07:27 PM
There were reasons given to me why they GTR & XU-1 Nationals were cancelled but as this is a private matter between the parties concerned and so that it doesn't degrade into a public slanging match, all I can say is that the promoter is also substantially out of pocket as well as having put quite a few hours of work into it.
Perhaps now that the Australian Muscle Car and other cars of renown, are fast becoming such a valuable promotional commodity, it is too tempting for some to jump on the bandwagon and make the big bucks?
No doubt every one will have an opinion on this but before you engage the mouth, please make sure you put brain into gear.
Yes, I have done this myself and ended up with egg on face.
Not a very good look I can assure you.
Maybe it is age that has mellowed me some-what
Regards...............................Barry.
Perhaps now that the Australian Muscle Car and other cars of renown, are fast becoming such a valuable promotional commodity, it is too tempting for some to jump on the bandwagon and make the big bucks?
No doubt every one will have an opinion on this but before you engage the mouth, please make sure you put brain into gear.
Yes, I have done this myself and ended up with egg on face.
Not a very good look I can assure you.
Maybe it is age that has mellowed me some-what
Regards...............................Barry.
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 08:10 PM
what a shame as i also booked and paid deposit for accomodation , does anyone here want a weekend in bathurst with luxurious spa cabin ????
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 08:18 PM
Barry,
Not sure from your email what the reasons for the cancellation are exactly but there seems to have been a rapid increase in the number of muscle car type events being promoted at present. No doubt this will settle down and only the well run and intentioned events will survive long term.
The histories at Phillip Is 3 weeks back were an example of an extremely well run event at a great venue, tose are the type of quality events that will thrive and grow.
Cheers Simon
Not sure from your email what the reasons for the cancellation are exactly but there seems to have been a rapid increase in the number of muscle car type events being promoted at present. No doubt this will settle down and only the well run and intentioned events will survive long term.
The histories at Phillip Is 3 weeks back were an example of an extremely well run event at a great venue, tose are the type of quality events that will thrive and grow.
Cheers Simon
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 08:19 PM
Yes please, can l take the XU-1 as planned?what a shame as i also booked and paid deposit for accomodation , does anyone here want a weekend in bathurst with luxurious spa cabin ????
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 08:24 PM
Maybe if Todd has some T-shirts already printed for this event he can give them to those who are still waiting for T-shirts from the last event....just a thought...
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 09:00 PM
Having the "Goodwood" type event up against you at the same venue on the same weekend is like trying to compare the Gympie Motorkhana to Speed On Tweed...it would never work. As Barry says I am sure there are reasons and shit happens. To all the guys that have stuff booked...go anyway...if it like Goodwood you will have a better weekend anyway...IF.. it is like Goodwood. I have sent 2 emails enquiring and have had no reply yet so it might be an empty weekend allround anyway. By the way..for all the Qlders....Kilcoy Kanter has been confirmed...sort of like a stage of the Targa Tasmania over 8 klms. I will post more as I get the info.
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 09:06 PM
I could not decide whether to go or not because I thought the $180 was rather excessive considering I was supplying part of the entertainment.
Sort of seemed arse about to me...lol..
Sort of seemed arse about to me...lol..
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 09:13 PM
Sorry for all those caught out. Perhaps the �HB/LC/LJ/TA Torana Nationals�, may have may have made it over the line. Lets face it, it is a bloody big country and GTR XU1�s are getting thin on the ground. The HB/LC/LJ/TA Torana Nationals would only be open to genuine HB/LC/LJ/TA Toranas of course! No bloody LH/LX/UC conversions. Lets promote the preservation and enjoyment of all Toranas! Just my opinion
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 09:21 PM
with the value of these cars going up like thay are you will find there
are a lot undergoing full restorations atm as is mine &
i belive the nsw gtr & xu1 club is going
to look into having a anual gtr & xu1 nationals
like the a9x club
are a lot undergoing full restorations atm as is mine &
i belive the nsw gtr & xu1 club is going
to look into having a anual gtr & xu1 nationals
like the a9x club
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 09:34 PM
Yes l agree, $180 seems way excessive when without you guys, there is no show. Wonder what the public pay for admission, a lot less than youI could not decide whether to go or not because I thought the $180 was rather excessive considering I was supplying part of the entertainment.
Sort of seemed arse about to me...lol..
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 09:45 PM
I got a letter for the BIMF:-
I'm not surprised that much by the news. I'm sick of paying a bucket load keeping my car looking good, then paying somebody a bucket load for it to sit in the sun so they can make a living. No more car shows for me over $70, cept the track, I get my value for money at them suckers.
This one is gonna cost $20 entry over four days, and $20 for camping. The way it should be ---> reasonable.
6 February 2006
Dear Car Clubs
Re: 2006 Bathurst International Motor Festival
You may be aware that April 2006 will see the introduction of the Bathurst International Motor Festival.� The festival will be a combination of all categories of motor sport and incorporate a festival type atmosphere at the world famous Mount Panorama circuit.
Organisers anticipate large crowds to gather at the home of motor sport for this inaugural event, therefore hoping to make it another annual pilgrimage on the motor sport calendar.� Your clubs involvement would help to ensure that the Bathurst International Motor Festival is a great success and also be an opportunity to showcase your club�s collection of prestigious motor cars.
There will be the opportunity for your club to display vehicles in the Pit Paddock area over the weekend, and also participate in a coveted Parade Lap for your club around the Mount Panorama circuit.
Your car club�s attendance at the BIMF will entitle your members to a discount on campground sites and tickets to the event, with reduced rates of $20 and $40 respectively for a pre-purchased four (4) day pass.
Camping for children under 12 is $10 per child and admission to the circuit is free when accompanied by a paying adult.
If your club would like to take up this unique opportunity to be part of the Bathurst International Motor Festival or for further information please contact Danielle Keech on 02 6333 6158 or via email [email protected].
We look forward to your involvement in what will be a spectacular Event at the home of Australian Motor Sport.
Yours faithfully
James O�Brien
EVENT DIRECTOR
I'm not surprised that much by the news. I'm sick of paying a bucket load keeping my car looking good, then paying somebody a bucket load for it to sit in the sun so they can make a living. No more car shows for me over $70, cept the track, I get my value for money at them suckers.
This one is gonna cost $20 entry over four days, and $20 for camping. The way it should be ---> reasonable.
Edited by Yella SLuR, 24 February 2006 - 09:46 PM.
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