Classics at Hampton Downs, 8-9 Feb

**swarfie** · 10th February 2014, 17:47

Originally Posted by Grumph

Really ? What is it ? i've said publicly for years that the Register is promoting false history....and playing fast and loose with the rule book too.

A Jawa 557 that was built for ISDT and moto-x that has been raced in that class for 12 years. I was approached about 3 or 4 years ago (I started with the Register in '81 on a Jawa) and asked why it was entered in that class, told them that the way in which the rules where worded allowed it to be elliglable and they left it alone untill it won championship status...suddenly the 'tecnical commitee'

deamed it neccessary to add the letters "G.P." to the rules in which case they deemed it un-elligible...Sucks IMO...Scambles or Moto-X was also referred to as G.P.'s up untill about '65 so it should still be ellible even by their 'One Sided New Rule Wording'. Needless to say I haven't finished with the subject yet

**Grumph** · 10th February 2014, 18:28

Originally Posted by swarfie

A Jawa 557 that was built for ISDT and moto-x that has been raced in that class for 12 years. I was approached about 3 or 4 years ago (I started with the Register in '81 on a Jawa) and asked why it was entered in that class, told them that the way in which the rules where worded allowed it to be elliglable and they left it alone untill it won championship status...suddenly the 'tecnical commitee'

deamed it neccessary to add the letters "G.P." to the rules in which case they deemed it un-elligible...Sucks IMO...Scambles or Moto-X was also referred to as G.P.'s up untill about '65 so it should still be ellible even by their 'One Sided New Rule Wording'. Needless to say I haven't finished with the subject yet

Yes, I see your point....FWIW, I think it would still be eligible in CAMS. I have heard there are some remits coming through the system which may help....The Register will have to cut it's cloth according to the rule book if the desired closer relations with NZPC's and CAMS happens. The only reason they get away with the supp regs they do have is because their meetings are "closed to club" ie members only.

The first thing to go has to be any eligibility committee - run to the book, period.

**Voltaire** · 10th February 2014, 20:19

I've been to two AGM's, not much gets discussed on there, and when it was suggested about including bikes later the 1976 that was shot down...reminded me of an 80's Union Meeting really.

**Grumph** · 11th February 2014, 06:16

Originally Posted by Voltaire

I've been to two AGM's, not much gets discussed on there, and when it was suggested about including bikes later the 1976 that was shot down...reminded me of an 80's Union Meeting really.

Seen that many times in several clubs....The only way to achieve change is to go in to the AGM with a full slate of candidates lined up.

it can take some time to get the old guard who are resistant to change out of office - but it can be done.

No classic club can remain static. just to keep an active club requires attracting new members - who will inevitably be younger and have an interest in younger bikes too....IMO the CAMS setup in the SI where one club caters for everything from vintage to pre 89 gives a broader membership base and thus a more secure future for the club....