Xmas drags - sat 29/11/14 revised program **must read**

[Deano]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/cart/image/cache/data/Heathcote_Drags_Xmas_2014-500x500.jpg

It's on .

Revised format listed on page 4.

Camping included at the track.
$130 to ride
$30 to watch.
1 bike per entry
No byo
No glass
No exceptions.



TICKETS AVIALBLE IN THE ASF STORE.

CLICK HERE TO GO STRAIGHT THERE: http://www.streetfighters.com.au/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=73&product_id=74






Cheers

[stiffsimon]

Cool. Hopefully my GSX will be finished, run in and dyno'ed by then. We will see. If not you lot will have to contend with the mightiness of the awesome Speed Triple (99.4rwhp) :)

[K6Thou]

That .4 makes all the difference.... ha ha

[latheboy]

in

[xa-mont]

in... either on the aprilia if i get it back together by then (last time it was together was drags last year :P) or on the mighty 525 tard!

[kevkatana]

Count me in.

[TurboKat]

EEExcellent :o Thanx Deano, good work.
I'm in.
Now, where did I put that nitrous kit?

[Yella]

at this stage its a yes for me either the busa or the 7

[Yella]

And working on Mark and his GXSR
6131

[oldskool]

The big fat 14 will grace the strip again.

[Deano]

This year it was decided that we should invite another club to try and boost numbers slightly as every year so far it has been the generosity of Russell that we have been able to ride as we have come up just shy of the numbers required. With this in mind as you can imagine Russell is not a charity so it was very important that we get the numbers this year as the future of the event depends on it.

So I am pleased to announce that we have opened up the event to include CCJMC (classic and custom Japanese motorcycle club) members
Some of our members moonlight with CCJMC and they are a great bunch of guys and gals

http://ccjmc.net/

[BANDITROD]

Good stuff so you had a chat with Pete then ....awesome

[ozzy1100]

This year it was decided that we should invite another club to try and boost numbers slightly as every year so far it has been the generosity of Russell that we have been able to ride as we have come up just shy of the numbers required. With this in mind as you can imagine Russell is not a charity so it was very important that we get the numbers this year as the future of the event depends on it.

So I am pleased to announce that we have opened up the event to include CCJMC (classic and custom Japanese motorcycle club) members
Some of our members moonlight with CCJMC and they are a great bunch of guys and gals

http://ccjmc.net/

i see sir you not just a pretty face.... top job yet again deano

[Unicorn]

CCJMC members will be coming along. I will create an event for the CCJMC members once there is a ink to buy tickets to the event in the ASF webstore.

Thanks for thinkinig of us and inviting us along. There is already interest from the few I have told !

[Gix11]

All sorted guys: http://www.streetfighters.com.au/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=73&product_id=74

Cheers

[Aido]

I am in payment to follow. Now to get busy. Have got a plus one also

[M.V.]

Very interested. So what is a Chicago style shootout?

[Deano]

Dial in your time
You run 3 times down the strip
1 point for a win nothing for a loss
Total up the points and the 2 with the most points races with a handicapped start based on your dial in times.

Google it for a more detailed answer. Better than knockout as half the field don't get to the second round. In a knockout

[Deano]

Prepayment required by 8th November guys.
If the 25 or more rider number is met on the 8th then we will be not allowing any extra entrants from that day onwards.
So if you plan to sit on your hands and wait for everyone else to commit to get the numbers and then make your decision at the last minute then unfortunately you will miss out.

So get in quick to avoid disappointment

[latheboy]

I spent the night giving $3 BJ's and have now paid up

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Paid 1 rider & 1 speccy

[TurboKat]

Paid.

[Mishdog20]

What are the numbers for this so far anyway Deano?

[Deano]

Don't know. So is the only one that knows that.
I will let people know when we hit 25

[Gix11]

Hey kids, I'm back.

Anyway, that's the good news over. Now the surprising news...

I just totalled the ticket sales since I have been away and here is what we have as of today (3/11/14) at 8am:

Riders = 6
Spectators = 1

Are there people holding out until the last minute or is this actually all that are interested? We only have 5 days to get the number of riders up to 25, so if you are holding out, then make that move now, and if you know anyone else that needs a nudge, then nudge away.

Cheers guys

[Yella]

I am waiting on some test results to see if I can travel hope to have them in the next day or so

[Deano]

I know of a couple that haven't paid including myself.

[timbo]

I will be paying on Thursday

[xa-mont]

I'll pay tomorrow

[timbo]

OK paid Come on people let get this event happening

[xa-mont]

Paid for me and the missus.

[Gix11]

We are going to need a massive last minute dash to get this one happening guys and gals, so get it out there ASAP!

[stiffsimon]

As we're trying to get numbers up can Non ASF and non CCJMC people enter to race?

[Deano]

Yes

[M.V.]

Keen, just broke. When's the deadline?

Nevermind, the 8th, I wont make it.

[Gix11]

Yea Simon, anyone can come. We need to act fast as otherwise it won't be going ahead! Go crazy with recruiting!

[stiffsimon]

2 riders paid :D

[timbo]

Just pain for a second rider

[Gix11]

Cheers lads, anymore for anymore? We need 15 by tomorrow!! It's possible if poeple pull their finger out! Surely there are more VIC guys that could come?

I know Deano said he and a couple were due, so that would make it 12 by tomorrow. Any takers?

[shano]

just paid

[Deano]

Are we talking another 12 by tomorrow Si?

[Gix11]

Yep. As it stands right now (1:22pm Friday 7th Nov) we have 11 rider ticket sales in the system.

This does not include you or whoever you said mate, unless one of them was Shano, in which case he has a ticket as of today.

[ozzy1100]

ffs why so few, top event, top blokes and a reasonable price.....
only a few to nfr as well and this looks like it will be lucky to get of the ground this yr wtf....

[Gix11]

I think we can thank this piece of shit for that:

https://www.facebook.com/images/fb_icon_325x325.png

Everybody goes to virtual events on the shitter these days.

[latheboy]

Yup I think you are right Si, I can happily say I'm not on fagbook every though I probably miss out on a few things because of it.

Like a WEDDING.... WHO THE FUCK INVITES POEPLE TO A WEDDING ONLY ON FACEBOOK??????????
Glad i didn't go.

It'll be sad not to have this event happen.

[ozzy1100]

i tell you what tho on the asf facebook i am pissed most of them have never been to the forum
not long ago when someone thought hey its ok to just sign up and plug their mates biz
one of us asked someone what is yr user name on the forum....reply what forum and i know every one gets a msg about it when they join group..... facebook where its ok to say things u have no idea about... where being a dick is the norm and where if your not suxing every bodys dick in a circle jerk while telling them how great every thing they do is you are a mean person :-(
is this what we the great institution of asf become the land of mediocrity
sorry rant over

[Deano]

Hearing about drag racing on Facebook and then watching a YouTube video on it seems to be better than the real thing now days. And you can do all that while sitting at the traffic lights.

[MattyDucati]

Does suck seeing events die a slow death on here. Wish I lived closer as I would not miss it. I was planing on giving it a go this year but the bike freight qoute was just huge so not to be.

[bones]

I'm in and paid
Only one bike this year---busa drag bike
Bones

[Jockney Rebel]

..sounds like me havent ridden in ages [due to being knackered from work and the cops doing a reasonable impression of the ss]] went to the benaraby allbike drag thingy yesterday, red lighted twice and won one lol still at 12.4 but ...it has rekindled my interest ..i talked to the staff there about a "do' up here but from what your saying i may be wasting my time.. im looking at moving back down south next year iv had it working in this fuckin humidity ..lol

[latheboy]

Did we get enough people pay up?

[Deano]

No. About 10 shirt is my guess. Si can confirm tho.

[xa-mont]

Spewen! And my bike is nearly ready to go, just need brake lines and some paint.

[Gix11]

Sorry guys and gals, we only have 13 riders that bought tickets. We needed 25 and there has been a month for people to get tickets, so I guess there just isn't enough interest? It's a shame as it was a great event. This will mean the end of it. I will refund all the Payments for tickets and cop the PayPal fees that they keep.

Thanks to all those that did buy tickets and also all those that came in the previous years that made the event what it was.

Cheers everyone.

[stiffsimon]

This is a crying shame indeed. Although I'm not the most prolific poster on here I believe that when people take the time and effort to organise these types of events that we owe it to ourselves to make the effort to support them. Indeed "these type of events" How often do you get access to,what is to all intents and purposes, your own personal drag strip fully supported by timing gear, ambos, track prep etc and to RACE YOUR MATES.
Such a shame to see this go down the tubes.
I need to say also mucho respect to Deano, Si and the others that have put in all the hard graft over the years to organise this event, thank you, it is very much appreciated.

[timbo]

Well that's just shit. A huge thanks to Deano and Si and anyone else involved in the running of this event over the years. Its starting to look like a few of the good ASF events are going to the dogs. i just hope we can get our shit together and get to olf ASF back. I may try and get a ride going as a replacement for the drags, but i will see how much interest this generates before committing to anything just yet, if you lot want a day ride speak now or forever hold your peace

[stiffsimon]

I'm up for a ride but to be honest I would MUCH rather do it on the GSX when it's done rather than on the Speedie. When the GSX is completed though I'll deffo be up for as many rides as my arthritis will allow me.

[latheboy]

FFS, this sucks.

I've not been doing FREE dyno days for a while because the same thing has been happening.

Heaps of people saying they would be there and then not turn up.

It becomes a massive waste of time and money trying to get something happening just to get shot down.

Thanks for trying guys.

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Sux balls !

Shame to see this fall on it's arse. I've seen first hand how much effort Deano puts into this, not to mention input from Si etc.

If it helps Si, skim a bit off my refund to help cover BPay costs.

[bones]

I'm with Old Skool.
Keep the Bpay costs from me too.
It's a pity that the event is not supported-- I've always had a great tome at the event. A great time to sharpen the drag race skills.
Thanx Si and Deano
Bones

[Jockney Rebel]

same here i d probably need 25 up here at 200 each to make the benaraby thing work so not much point ..I reckon the travel would kill it stone dead
when i win the lotto ill buy a fuckin track and your all invited lol

[Gix11]

Thanks for all your comments guys, although really, Deano deserves all the credit.

I am just waiting on the PayPal payments to clear so I have all the money to refund, please bear with me!

[Deano]

Guys have had and offer from russel today to still run the event but with a revised program due to the low numbers.
This was quite a shock to me but I have grabbed the oppurtinity with both hands but I need you guys to accept the revised format

The proposal is
We turn up and run for 3 hours. Based in the 15 odd people we have that's still plenty of runs
We will be sharing the camping with others that will be arriving for the Sunday event (some sort of Paul Walker tribute event) they have arranged a dj for the Saturday night as they expect about 60 people to turn up.
The price stays the same. We can run from say 3-6pm or 4-7pm

I need to know who is happy to still run this format and who is not.

[latheboy]

I'm happy to still go

[shano]

im in

[stiffsimon]

I'm in for this but won't be camping

[stiffsimon]

Oh and my preference would be from 3pm to 6pm but don't really mind either way.

[timbo]

Im in

[xa-mont]

Still in!

[latheboy]

I think 3 till 6 might be better.

When we run later in the day the timing light played up with the sun set

[Gix11]

So is everyone still in? I need to know to pass the money on to Russell as originally planned rather than refunding and loosing money in the process.

I personally think this is a great idea as an alternative, but please don't feel as though you HAVE to do this instead as I can refund without a problem.

Let me know ASAP.

Cheers guys.

[timbo]

Yep still in

[stiffsimon]

Still in, me and my mate

[kevkatana]

Sorry guys but I'm out. Made other commitments

[bones]

Yep -- I'm in

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Count me in. Can't camp, have a plane to catch on Sunday ��

[Gix11]

Cheers lads, I'll pass this on.

[latheboy]

Is this looking good to go ahead?

[Gix11]

Yep! As far as I have heard from Deano all is good to go! Rock and / or roll.

[latheboy]

Sick...

[timbo]

I have a spare ticket if anyone wants it just make a reasonable offer and its yours

[Deano]

On like donkey kong. 4pm start. Get their a bit earlier so your ready to hit the track at 4pm

[latheboy]

Seeing as there are only 10or so of us, do we need tickets to get in still... will they be emailed, what's the go?

[stiffsimon]

Keen as for this. Timing for this sucks though cause I've just got paintwork back and tyres fitted so am keen as fuck to get the Suzook built but love this event so will be heading North on Saturday.

[Gix11]

Talking to Deano now Ivan. I have sent him the list of names that are still in and he'll be passing that on to Russell. I'll let you know if anything else is needed. Cheers.

[latheboy]

Thanks Simon, I spoke to Dean also... All good