Another open letter to MNZ, non 'valid' classes

**F5 Dave** · 23rd April 2009, 18:07

OK so perhaps it doesn't seem important for the sideshowclasses to be included in MNZ publications. But our money should be as good as anyone elses.
Before you say why don't you put a stamp on it & send it? I'm ahead of you there, it's in the mail with full name address etc.

I suspect it will be ignored, but after over 20 years you get a bit sick of it all.

MNZ
PO box 253
Huntly

Another letter to MNZ

Hello

Thank you for the recent Annual report, although I do note that I received two copies for some reason.

I quickly turned to the 2008 Champions section to see if, like last year, the F5 & F4 classes had been ignored again. Also to see if the NZ50cc open GP had been recognised, having been run for the first time in years in 2008.

Whilst maybe not as glamorous as Beach racing or the 7-11 year olds Trail class, it does seem that someone in MNZ is specifically not including the smaller road race classes in these reports.

One wonders if MNZs remit is to promote the safe fun sport of motorcycling for all competitors, or just to promote those that they foresee gaining some sort of glory for the organisation, perhaps overseas. F4/F5 obviously suffers from not being a valid class in the eyes of our governing body.

Incidentally I note with some amusement that, of the Six different names in the Road Race branch of the results (ok I didn’t include sidecars); Four of them were, or are, bucket racers.

Makes you think.

David

**koba** · 23rd April 2009, 19:01

What criteria does one need to meet to recieve correspondance from MNZ?

**Skunk** · 23rd April 2009, 20:27

Originally Posted by koba

What criteria does one need to meet to recieve correspondance from MNZ?

Competition License I believe. I got two copies too.

Good on you Dave. I'm thinking of going to the AGM...

**White trash** · 23rd April 2009, 20:42

Race a real bike and you'll be recognized.

Homos.........

**wbks** · 23rd April 2009, 20:48

Originally Posted by White trash

Race a real bike and you'll be recognized.

Homos.........

I know you're trolling, but I'll react anyway... Do you race? At all?

**White trash** · 23rd April 2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by wbks

I know you're trolling, but I'll react anyway... Do you race? At all?

Lol. I don't wanna turn Daves very relevant thread into a pissing contest, him Malcolm and Andrew all know I have nothing but the highest respect for them and their chosen class of racing.

But to answer your question, more crashing than racing. But yeah, I've turned a couple of laps in my time. No back to bed for you sonny, there's a good lad.

(One of you good mods wanna delete this and my previous post please so Dave can get on with the issue raised, feel free)

**Kickaha** · 23rd April 2009, 20:54

Originally Posted by wbks

I know you're trolling, but I'll react anyway... Do you race? At all?

He was slow and used to get lost leaving the pits

**Bren_chch** · 23rd April 2009, 20:55

good work dave!!! Fax them a copy to also!

OH i only got 1 report... you greedy greedy bastards!!

**White trash** · 23rd April 2009, 20:58

I didn't get an annual report from MNZ but what about mini motos? Are they mentioned?

Not sure but I thought they'd require licencing by now, there must be enough of them out there.

**wbks** · 23rd April 2009, 21:00

I'll be surprised if they reply but you're right to write I guess

**Ivan** · 23rd April 2009, 21:13

go for it Dave.

MNZ is the slackest people in the world for replying still no word about my records and all the emails I have sent to President CEO etc would love to know if you get a reply mate

**jrandom** · 23rd April 2009, 21:14

I got two copies, too.

But they had dirtbikes on the front, so I biffed 'em.

Annual report, was it?

Well, there you go, eh.

**Kendog** · 23rd April 2009, 21:48

We got 0 copies, so maybe they are trying to balance out the overall numbers.

What would be interesting to know is the number of F4/F5 racers compared to the other classes these days.

**gav** · 23rd April 2009, 22:52

Hmmm, still waiting for a copy of the rule book I paid for when I renewed my competition licence. Despite numerous emails, and replies apologising for the delays still havent had one turn up.

**koba** · 24th April 2009, 07:19

Originally Posted by Kendog

We got 0 copies, so maybe they are trying to balance out the overall numbers.

What would be interesting to know is the number of F4/F5 racers compared to the other classes these days.

hmmm, I'm in your team.

I could still be on the way so I won't rage yet.

Oh yeah, good call Dave!