Landmark Partnership For National Racing Series In '06 - 10-Tenths Motorsport Forum

Kerri · 28 Sep 2005, 06:36

Representatives from the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), the Australian Motor Sports Commission (AMSC), circuit promoters and key motor racing categories were upbeat on Monday night following a constructive meeting held at Melbourne Airport to shape a National Racing Series for 2006.

An agreement was reached between the categories, the circuit promoters and CAMS, through the AMSC, to endorse a 10-event motor racing series in 2006. The key categories involved in the process included Formula 3, Production Car, Saloon Car, GT /Porsche Drivers Challenge and Commodore Cup.

Under the agreement, the races will be promoted by a partnership of the categories involved, the circuits and CAMS. Final negotiations between the circuits and the categories are ongoing and it is planned that a provisional calendar will be available within two weeks.

David Tait, AMSC Chairman, was particularly positive about the meeting.
"I was delighted at the support and enthusiasm shown by the categories and the circuits to join together to foster affordable, competitive racing on first rate circuits and facilities."

"Progress so far promises affordable racing with excellent TV coverage for a large number of competitors," said Tait.

Other representatives at the meeting were equally optimistic. Jeff Boulous, Oran Park General Manager said, "Oran Park is looking forward to working with CAMS and the categories to provide an entertaining spectacle for motor racing fans."

Jeff Mattner, Category Administrator for Formula 3, commented that he was very happy with the outcomes of the meeting.

"The way that the whole thing is moving forward is very promising and
2006 looks like being a bigger and better program. We are pleased that the Gold Star, the Australian Driver's Championship and the Formula 3 Championship are able to move forward in such a progressive manner."

A number of other National categories have expressed interest in competing on the program. It is anticipated that they will be selected on an invitational basis.

cavvy · 28 Sep 2005, 07:44

Kerri, do you know when the meeting was convened - was the Bob Jane announcement due Tuesday any factor?

The result will be interesting for the future of non AVESCO motorsport across the country.

XW GT · 28 Sep 2005, 08:02

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Originally Posted by cavvy

Kerri, do you know when the meeting was convened - was the Bob Jane announcement due Tuesday any factor?

The result will be interesting for the future of non AVESCO motorsport across the country.

I believe that the Monday night meeting was the third that has taken place with the parties concerned. I am also told that Rod Dale and Garry Willmington were not present at the Monday meeting. There is a third person involved with the AMRS that all have forgotten, Richard McLean, where does he fit into the scheme of things?

XW GT · 28 Sep 2005, 08:06

Sorry, I am not answering on behalf of Kerri, I don't even know her.

Matthew Ronke · 28 Sep 2005, 08:13

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Originally Posted by XW GT

There is a third person involved with the AMRS that all have forgotten, Richard McLean, where does he fit into the scheme of things?

Maybe you should tell us

storyline · 28 Sep 2005, 09:14

From 'information received' lately - he doesn't fit in very well at all.

Kerri · 28 Sep 2005, 09:37

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Originally Posted by XW GT

Sorry, I am not answering on behalf of Kerri, I don't even know her.

Aren't you lucky

I, like storyline am just a messenger, what is happening with Richard? I have no idea. Why don't you send him an e-mail and ask him. I'm sure he would be more than happy to answer any questions.

As far as the arrangement of the meeting was concerned, I was told about this meeting before the (public) announcement of the Bob Jane one.
I just wasn't exactly sure who would be at the meeting.
But hey, it all looks good too me.
Bring on 2006

XW GT · 28 Sep 2005, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Matthew Ronke

Maybe you should tell us

Hi Matt,

With respect, I asked the question in order to get an answer. If I could have told you the answer I wouldn't have asked the question!! Makes sense to me.

storyline · 28 Sep 2005, 09:59

Not much is being said about Mr McLean over the past two weeks - seems that when the AMRS was at Eastern Creek reports were coming back from the meeting that he was approaching people with one of two 'prospective offers' depending on whether that person or group was likely to stay with CAMS or go to AASA with Rod and Garry.

I think the term is 'having a two way bet'.

A number of people reported, after the meeting, that they were confused and concerned that he was reportedly batting for 'both sides' (so to speak).

Kerri · 28 Sep 2005, 10:46

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Originally Posted by storyline

A number of people reported, after the meeting, that they were confused and concerned that he was reportedly batting for 'both sides' (so to speak).

I met Richards wife at WP, lovely lady, there is no way he is batting for both sides

Matthew Ronke · 28 Sep 2005, 11:17

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Originally Posted by XW GT

Hi Matt,

With respect, I asked the question in order to get an answer. If I could have told you the answer I wouldn't have asked the question!! Makes sense to me.

Sorry thought you where Richard. You are obviously well connected to know what went on at the meeting on Monday and know Rod and Garry very well. What is your involvement if you mind me asking?

28 Sep 2005, 11:27

Way I hear it, he is firmly with the CAMS series . . . and no, I aint him either!

XW GT · 28 Sep 2005, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Matthew Ronke

Sorry thought you where Richard. You are obviously well connected to know what went on at the meeting on Monday and know Rod and Garry very well. What is your involvement if you mind me asking?

No Matt I am not Richard. My info is much the same as everybody elses, some fact, some fiction, some rumours and maybe some fantasy

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To tell you the truth, I don't really care who goes where or for what reason as long as we all enjoy our sport. Slinging "mud" at CAMS or the AASA doesn't help anybody it just increases the problems. There is room for both entities and a bit of competition never hurt anybody (may they both prosper). Whether we like it or not, motor sport has changed dramatically and forevever in recent times i.e. expenses, insurance, politics and to some extent "infighting". The only people that suffer from all of this crap are the competitors/owners who just want to race their cars and enjoy themselves.

In answer to your question, my involvement is that I am rapt at being involved in the sport that I love!

Matthew Ronke · 28 Sep 2005, 12:29

Well you not being Richard I apologies. All I know is that he has left PIARC to pursue other avenues. What that means I don't know but obviously something different to what PIARC are doing.

Kerri · 28 Sep 2005, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Matthew Ronke

Sorry thought you where Richard. You are obviously well connected to know what went on at the meeting on Monday and know Rod and Garry very well. What is your involvement if you mind me asking?

Hey MR, I wasn't at the meeting either and I knew that the AMRS 3 weren't going to be there, although I wasn't sure who all the attendees were.

Does that mean I'm someone important