Huntly, we have a problem...

[budda]

Seems the Dark Forces have been victorious - apparently Paul Stewart ( Road Race Commissioner ) has just withdrawn his availability for the job this coming season ...... and I understand his decision stems from the long running battle waged against his success by someone we ( licenced riders ) are paying a fair old stack of cabbage to keep the show ticking over nicely.

Seems ironic that the systemic undermining and dodgy dealings are raining on the parade of the ONLY MNZ Commission thats been successful in the last few years - well, I'm presuming that success is measured by the growth in support of the Champs by both the Importers Asociation and large Corporate Sponsors, the maintenance of spectator and competitor numbers in tough economic times etc etc ...... apparently they must have a different dictionary in Huntly, otherwise WHY WOULD THE MANAGEMENT OF MNZ ALLOW THIS SORT OF CRAP TO HAPPEN - AND FOR SO LONG ?????????

if becoming 100% dysfunctional ( by sporting code ) was a long-term goal, maybe we should be applauding the Purple Circle for their obvious achievements, not wondering what the hell they were THINKING ?????????

Proof if ever it was needed that EVERY VOTE COUNTS in the upcoming Elections - USE YOURS WISELY

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

can anyone translate? I dont know ravy fool...

[CHOPPA]

Who do we have to choose from??

[roadracingoldfart]

Who do we have to choose from??

please dont let it be fucking Errol Connagan .
If he was the Comm id burn my bike.

[Clivoris]

Bummer. Paul Stewart has been doing a stand-up job. Can't blame him though. If he's had enough, that's it.

[KS34]

I'm sorry but that doesn't seem to make alot of sense to me, I would have thought MX would have been veiwed as being more successful than road racing, if you look at, junior clubs, event and rider coverage in magazines and tv coverage, event entrant numbers, general exposure etc, is there someone that can communicate with monkeys that can put all this in perspective? And as Choppa wrote who do we have to choose from.

[Billy]

Seems the Dark Forces have been victorious - apparently Paul Stewart ( Road Race Commissioner ) has just withdrawn his availability for the job this coming season ...... and I understand his decision stems from the long running battle waged against his success by someone we ( licenced riders ) are paying a fair old stack of cabbage to keep the show ticking over nicely.

Seems ironic that the systemic undermining and dodgy dealings are raining on the parade of the ONLY MNZ Commission thats been successful in the last few years - well, I'm presuming that success is measured by the growth in support of the Champs by both the Importers Asociation and large Corporate Sponsors, the maintenance of spectator and competitor numbers in tough economic times etc etc ...... apparently they must have a different dictionary in Huntly,

Yip,Had a phone call on Sunday regarding this subject and was asked too post it on here,Only I didnt see the point as most of the riders posting on this site are only interested in themselves or club racing.It would seem Paul is not only disillusioned with the lack of support from the riders but also has been undermined by the CEO and in turn had NO backing from the president.It would also appear the rest of the people behind Paul intend too step down as well meaning the National series is under real threat of being canned.Anyhow,Whats happening in the deep south Pete?Have to get down there for a beer with you at some stage

[brads]

Yip,Had a phone call on Sunday regarding this subject and was asked too post it on here,Only I didnt see the point as most of the riders posting on this site are only interested in themselves or club racing.It would seem Paul is not only disillusioned with the lack of support from the riders but also has been undermined by the CEO and in turn had NO backing from the president.It would also appear the rest of the people behind Paul intend too step down as well meaning the National series is under real threat of being canned.Anyhow,Whats happening in the deep south Pete?Have to get down there for a beer with you at some stage

When I spoke to Paul today he totally understands riders choosing to sit out the Nationals due to the hard times people are currently going through,the BIGGEST problem is indeed from the MNZ CEO,bloody shame really,as a ex rider would have thought he would be all for making this sport bigger and better.
Congtratulations Paul Stewart and your team for all the work you have done over the past few years

[scrivy]

When I spoke to Paul today he totally understands riders choosing to sit out the Nationals due to the hard times people are currently going through,the BIGGEST problem is indeed from the MNZ CEO,bloody shame really,as a ex rider would have thought he would be all for making this sport bigger and better.
Congtratulations Paul Stewart and your team for all the work you have done over the past few years

Can someone please explain to me what it is that the CEO has done to Paul?
I can't read between the lines..... I only race sidecars.......

[sidecar bob]

Can someone please explain to me what it is that the CEO has done to Paul?
I can't read between the lines..... I only race sidecars.......

Yes please, me too. We dont understand because we're a pair of dumbass munter funkers that couldnt organise a brewski in a deck chair.

[scrivy]

Yes please, me too. We dont understand because we're a pair of dumbass munter funkers that couldnt organise a brewski in a deck chair.

er.... you mean the deck chair you had on the BMW sidecar at the classic fest???

[oyster]

I have been dealing with Paul Stewart in regard to Streetstock / junior development since his appointment about 4 years ago. He is a man of good old fashioned principles. Honesty, integrity and respect and I admire him very much. Johnny Hepburn completed this "triangle" of three people who acheived quite a lot over this time. Where it came undone, not long before Johnny's sudden resignation, was when Paul Pavletich and Sandra Perry came on board. It seemed to me at the time, and confirmed by my own dealings with
Pavletich and Sandra, that respect and dignity went out the window. I know this frustrated and hurt people like Johnny and Paul a lot. I really don't think the senior admin had any respect for road racing and the issues to be resolved. Not helping would be personal manner, Paul Pavletich has a big reputation for being insulting to people. I have a few e-mails from him that are sarcastic and bordering on abusive.

So I can understand that Paul Stewart (the man) could find this environment
frustrating, putting it politely. The small group of people that were "the engine room" of the nationals, Paul, Ian, Guy, Jim and Jim would seem to have run and managed the Nationals amost independent of MNZ admin. They described their disappointment at the the lack of support at the opening round.

A sad time as we lose a top man.

Thanks so much Paul

[sidecar bob]

I have been dealing with Paul Stewart in regard to Streetstock / junior development since his appointment about 4 years ago. He is a man of good old fashioned principles. Honesty, integrity and respect and I admire him very much. Johnny Hepburn completed this "triangle" of three people who acheived quite a lot over this time. Where it came undone, not long before Johnny's sudden resignation, was when Paul Pavletich and Sandra Perry came on board. It seemed to me at the time, and confirmed by my own dealings with
Pavletich and Sandra, that respect and dignity went out the window. I know this frustrated and hurt people like Johnny and Paul a lot. I really don't think the senior admin had any respect for road racing and the issues to be resolved. Not helping would be personal manner, Paul Pavletich has a big reputation for being insulting to people. I have a few e-mails from him that are sarcastic and bordering on abusive.

So I can understand that Paul Stewart (the man) could find this environment
frustrating, putting it politely. The small group of people that were "the engine room" of the nationals, Paul, Ian, Guy, Jim and Jim would seem to have run and managed the Nationals amost independent of MNZ admin. They described their disappointment at the the lack of support at the opening round.

A sad time as we lose a top man.

Thanks so much Paul

Which beggers the question, What the fuck are P.P & company actually being paid for if its only to be destructive.

[KS34]

Thanks for that information, Does anyone know why we are the ugly ducklings? Is it about the people at the tops preferrences.

[CHOPPA]

I dont know whats happened but just from my own dealings and conversations with Paul P he seemed like a really good guy and we had a good conversation on the way he thinks superbike racing should be going and he had some really good ideas