Latest News:

Lakeside ride day & barbeque:  Good news!  The December 7th track day at Lakeside has been cancelled. However, on Saturday, December 10th, we have a track day followed by a barbecue, drinks and camping at the track for those who wish. On track 1.00pm till 4.30 pm with Lakeside staff cooking us a barbecue. Lakeside will be running the bar, some of us will be drinking red wine etc and no intention of driving home.  This is a social day that harks back to yesteryear.  Cheers, Vicki ( posted 31/8/16 )

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  Obi Obi Motorcycle show, Sunday September the 25th. Read more ( loaded 2/8/16 )

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Laidley Swapt Meet, October 29th & 30th. Read more ( loaded 28/7/16 )

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Moto Giro 2016 entry form & info. Follow the links. This year we will make the pilgrimage back to Lakeside for a half day track session courtesy of the Queensland Early Motorcycle Sports Club and we’ll explore new roads around the Toowoomba Range. Also, we’ll have special stages to encourage the Pre 1958 (Vintage Class) bikes to enjoy the ride, so if you have one bring it along as well. You will be riding in very exotic company.Please pass this on to all your mates, get your bikes ready and feel free to contact us if you have any queries. See you there,  Ciao,

Pete Morrow                     Trev Fryer                           Jackie Bell

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  Club members John Munns & Brian Holzigal both feature in the latest Old Bike Magazine. John with a story in "Blow your own" honouring the passing of John Carter & Brian with an event report on the Boonah Bash AMC rally. Check them out ( loaded 30/6/16 )

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  Peter Herlihen ( Short Circuit Motosport Association ), Ian Rigg ( Southern Downs Sporting Car Club & myself after cutting the transponder starting loop into the track at Carnell Raceway. Looking forward to the Carnell Classic on May 28th & 29th.

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  Pine Rivers Swap Meet: 25th & 26 th of June. Read More

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  2015 Lord of the Lake. Read more ( Loaded 28/9/15 )

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  Cootha Classic: Update 25/8/15 Read more Following a meeting with the promoter this morning I am able to advise that it is full steam ahead. With the assistance of Rex Dell, I will be sending out formal entry forms in the next few days. As the event is only one month away from today, entries will have to close at the end of next week. To all those who have expressed an interest in being involved in the event, thank you and you will be given first rights to enter. I do however still have a couple of vacant spots for others who also might wish to enter. I would like at least one more racing side car - preferably from Periods 4 to 6. Please remember that for bikes, the event is a demonstration only - not timed or competitive. Cost of entry is $65:00. plus a Recreational licence if you don't hold a current MA competition licence. Entry is closed to QEMSC members. Best Regards, Ian Milton. Cootha Classic, Motorcycle event Co-ordinator ( loaded 6/8/15 )

*******************************************************************************************************************************************  Snow at Carnell Raceway, Stanthorpe. Just one week before this years Big Chill race meeting the attached pics are what the track looked like. Thanks to Stanthorpe local Keith Wenban. See more ( posted 27/2/15 )

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  Lakeside club ride days.

Just a quick report on the ride day at Lakeside on the 17th of June. Despite the gloomy weather predictions we still had around two dozen riders entered on the day. As it turned out, the rain stayed away and a great day was had by all. Initially the track was very wet and slippery but by mid morning it had dried out. Keith Lewis was very happy with the attendance and said that if the numbers continue to increase they may give us a full day in the future. From a personal perspective, mine was only one of two outfits entered with the other being the Suzuki water bottle owned by Peter Searle. Unfortunately for Peter, the Suzuki failed to co-operate & consequently I had the track all to myself for the sidecar sessions. That gave me a great opportunity to run in my new motor, which performed faultlessly. With Rod Torr as passenger and a couple of newbies who wanted to try it out, I completed about 26 laps.  All in all, a fantastic morning with no b/s rules or officialdom or noise issues. I'm really looking forward to the next event on August the 19th and would thoroughly recommend it to all of our members. Best regards, Ian Milton. ( loaded 16/7/15 )

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   Cootha classic.  Hello to all QEMSC members.
Further to my email some months ago, I am pleased to advise that we have been issued with a "Venue Registration" and a "Non Competition Permit" from Motor Cycling Queensland for motorcycles to be able to participate in the Cootha Classic on Saturday the Fifth of September this year. Please note: This is to be a demonstration ONLY. It will not be timed and is NOT a competitive event for motorcycles. The invitation to participate is restricted to QEMSC members and only well prepared race bikes or bikes of historic significance will be accepted. The meeting is one day only this year with a view to extending to two days in the future. The event is primarily for cars but between 10 and 15 bikes will be accepted. I received around twelve "Expressions of Interest" from members previously and they will be given first right of refusal now. The not so good news is that due to time constraints with the 100 or so cars entered, we will be given only two runs. The entry fee however, is I believe, a quite reasonable $65:00. Between our runs there will be plenty of opportunity to spectate and watch some very exciting and exotic cars going full noise. This along with other entertainment should make for a great day out. Please contact me now either by phone or email via Vicki ASAP if you wish to participate. Once I have an idea of numbers, I will then have Vicki email out an entry form. Regards to all. Ian Milton. QEMSC Vice President. Motorcycle Co-ordinator for Cootha Classic. ( loaded 16/7/15 )

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   Big Chill update: Contrary to the sup regs trophies will be presented to all eligible classes at the conclusion of racing on Sunday afternoon. So that these presentations can get under way as soon as possible the last round on Sunday will not be included in the calculations. ( loaded 8/7/15 )   

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  NSW Modern & Historic state championships are still a go for July 11/12th. Latest entry list ( loaded 1/7/15 )

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  Lakeside ride days: Queensland Raceways are providing us with a great opportunity to get some valuable track time to test out our bikes or just get together for some social time at Lakeside over the coming months.

More details ( loaded 18/5/15 )

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  Club member John Downs has recently secured some great exposure for his Honda XL250 & also for Historic racing in the latest edition of Retro Bike magazine. Read more

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  Flaggies required: The 2nd round of the Queensland Supercross Championship will take place in Dundas (22nd November, 2014), and we're in need of volunteer flag marshalls. Volunteers will receive:- Free entry to event 

- Water and snacks provided - Souvenir Flag Marshall T shirt.Volunteers must be 16 years and over and be available from 11:30am on November 22nd for briefing. We will be looking for approximately 20 people total to break the shifts. 


The plan is to have two shifts:
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 2: 6pm - 9pm. Please email qldsupercross@hotmail.com to register your interest. Robbie Marshall
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  2014 Lord of the Lake   Glenn Hindle has won the prestigious 2014 Lord of the Lake trophy with an impressive total pointscore of 261 points. Glenn won Australian Historic titles in Period 4 Junior & Senior & also Period 5 Junior & finished second in Period 5 senior. Other notable point totals were Keith Campbell on 187 & Stephen Kairl with 171. ( posted 27/10/14 )

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  Wanted: Nancy’s Castledines relative, Joan Eales – wife of Jack Eales ex QEMSC member, has asked whom she should contact to find out competition details or old race programs that show the following bike being raced.  Apparently this one was the only one raced in Australia during the period?  Motorcycle details and competition information with no paperwork:

1938 Excelsior Manxman 250cc racing machine, model HR11 (Pukka frame and BRBR engine). It is one of a limited number built and tested by Excelsior's racing department and has original matching frame, engine and gearbox numbers. The bike arrived new in Australia, January 1939, and has significant racing history. It won the 1939 Australian Lightweight TT (Phillip Island 30-1-39), placed second in the 1939 Australian Lightweight Grand Prix (Bathurst 8-4-39) and third in the Australian Junior Grand Prix (Bathurst 23-3-40). The 1940 race was it's last before WW2. After the war, it was raced in Queensland until the 1960's. This machine is in excellent condition and we have owned it for 32 years. Brett Eales

Any information would be gratefully received. Contact Nancy or Graham at gcastledine@bigpond.com ( loaded 20/10/14 )

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  Spectator tickets for the 2014 Shannons AHRRC: Spectator tickets are now available via a link on this site. www.qemsc.com.au/lakeside2014 ( loaded 22/8/14 ) *****************************************************************************************************

2014 Shannons AHRRC carports: All 120 carports are now sold out. Plenty of spots in the pit bay overflow area but you must bring your own 3 x 3 marque. ( posted 20/8/14 )

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Crash bag packing day: A great report entitled "The great milk bottle invasion" by club member Graham Barker. Read report. ( loaded 15/8/14 )

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  Shannons 2014 Australian Historic Road Race Championships: sup regs & other important info is now available from our AHRRC page, read more. ( loaded 3/6/14 )

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  AHRRC promotional days: Club Vice President Ian Milton is organizing displays to promote the 2014 Shannons Australian Historic Road Race Championships at Lakeside September 25/28 at the following events. Pine Rivers Swap at Samford 28/29th June, Lions TT Foundation ride at Kyogle 6th July, Laverda Concours 20th July, Big Chill 26/27th July, Townsville Tourist Trophy 29/31 August & the Moto Giro at Woodford 2/8 September. If anyone is able to assist or provide a bike for display please contact Ian on 0418 771849. ( loaded 3/6/14 )

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  On line petition to change the laws affecting the closure of racetracks due to resident noise complaints: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2261 ( loaded 28/5/14 )

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  Inaugural Lions Road TT: This looks really interesting!!!!! Read more ( loaded 15/5/14 ) facebook page

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Aussie titles: Now that the track licensed has been issued it is hope to have the sup regs submitted to MA by early May & have them released by early June for an on line opening entry date of July 1st.

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Big Chill update: Due to an increase in allowable track time at Carnell Raceway the program & therefore the sup regs for this event have been modified. Start time for Saturday is now 11am instead of 3pm so the Regularity events have been added back into the weekend program. See Whats On page for more info.

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Moto GP tipping comp: Its not to late to join Bernie Summers Moto GP tipping comp at www.mototipping.com

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  Late entries will be accepted right up to to 12pm on Saturday for this weekends Test & Tune at Carnell Raceway. ( loaded 3/4/14 )

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  Big Chill: Sup regs for our premier event at Carnell Raceway, Stanthorpe are now available from the Whats on Page. ( loaded 3/4/14 )

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  Lakeside story in Old Bike magazine: The latest Old Bike Australasia magazine has a fantastic story about the history of Lakeside penned by editor Jim Scaysbrook.

Great read & pictures to match. ( loaded 21/3/14) Also in the same edition pics of QEMSC members Bruce & Grahan Marston at the Island Classic & SA titles & Damian Kavney at the Island.

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  Log Books: For the upcoming Australian Historic Road Championships log books for all historic machines are mandatory. Link to log book application form.

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  Stanthorpe Test & Tune practice weekend: Due to the cancellation of another motorcycle event at Carnell Raceway recently the Stanthorpe & District Sporting Car Club have allocated QEMSC another event on the weekend of April 5th & 6th. See "Whats On" page for more info. ****************************************************************

  Free entry to Moto Expo Brisbane: Read more ( loaded 11/3/14 )

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  Upcoming SEQ MQ officials seminars: Read more ( loaded 11/3/14 )

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  Carnell raceway working bee: Thanks to Ian Milton, Doug Aitchison, Rusty Pierini, Guy Vickerman, Gerard Purcell & Paul Chesher for their assistance at our annual working bee on February 22nd. ( posted 10/3/14 )

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  Mac Park results:   QEMSC members, Bruce & Graham Marston won the P3 Sidecar SA Title and the P3 Sidecar Challenge. Bruce also came 2nd in the P3 500 solos. Gene & Vicky scored 3rd place in the P3 Sidecar challenge while John O'Neill brought home a second place trophy in P3 unlimited. Rex Dell also put in an appearance and helped many get their bikes back on the track as well as enjoying the rides. Full results: www.orion-timing.com/results.htm ( loaded 2/1/14 ) Pics from the event compliments of Vicky Butler ( loaded 8/1/14 )

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  Stanthorpe local Rusty Pierini promotes QEMSC & Carnell Raceway at Stanthorpe show & shine in September. Pics

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WA Historic titles at Barbagallo Pre race ( loaded 15/11/13 ) Pics from Barbagallo. ( loaded 17/11/13 )

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  Broadford Southern Classic report & pics Read more ( loaded 30/10/13 )

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QEMSC to host the 2014 Australian Historic titles at Lakeside Read more ( loaded 30/10/13 )

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  Carnell Raceway gets the green light for more events. Read more

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Big Thaw accommodation, anyone requiring beds at this late stage should contact the Boulevard Motel 0n 0746811777 as they have 4 rooms available that we had set aside for possible officials.

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Fantastic Big Chill coverage in the latest Desmochronicle. ( loaded 16/9/2013 )

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Great link to sidecar story compliments of Bernie Summers ( loaded 16/9/2013 )

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  Big Thaw sup regs are now available from the Big Thaw listing on the Whats On page.  ( loaded 5/8/13 )

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  WA Australian Historic titles transport:

read more ( loaded 3/8/13 )

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Entries for this years Big Chill officially close this Sunday the 7th of July . The current count is an amazing 110 with 125 bikes entered. Any entries received after this date are at the discretion of Race Secretary Rex Dell but will not be included in the official printed program. Entry spots are still available for Sidecars, Periods 3 & 4 & Motolite/Superlite but Period5/6 & Supermoto/Combined are full.

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   Big Chill, Entries have hit 105 as of the 17th & we still have 2 weeks to go until entries officially close. Looks like being our biggest event ever!!!  **************************************************************

  David Woosley gets some exposure on Frazer McMillans Triton on the latest Old Bike Australia magazine by winning the Ken Lucas trophy at the recent Barry Sheene Festival of Speed, see more ( loaded 29/5/13 )

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  Ron Gessings auctions details. Read more. ( loaded 19/5/13 )

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  NSW Short Course Road Race Challenge: read more ( Loaded 14/4/13 ) www.northcoastroadracers.com

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  Support the Stanthorpe & District Sporting Car Clubs application for extra race meetings at Carnell Raceway: read more

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  Ray Owen Classic bike show & swap meet; read more ( loaded 2/4/13 )

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  MQ SEQ courses & seminars in April: read more ( loaded 2/4/13 ) ***************************************************************

Laverda Concours read more ( loaded 19/3/13/ )

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 Rocklea  Vintage Speedway show. read more ( loaded 14/3/13 )

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MQ Official seminar for Gold Coast & Ipswich. read more

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  Big Chill sup regs are now available. Download

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February Stanthorpe working bee pics compliments of Bruce Marston

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 RSPCA Charity ride 24th March 2013, Poster, Registration form, Press release. ***************************************************************

Club working bee & camp out this weekend. More details ( loaded 11/2/13 )

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  Classic Sidecar Challenge 2012 rep0rt, read more ( loaded 8/1/13 )

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Travel reimbursement claim form: Application for a contribution to travel costs to state & national tile events can be made via the attached form. Each application will be review by the committee.

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  Carnell Raceway annual club working bee: This great club social event is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday February 16th & 17th. From lunch on Saturday till Lunch on Sunday with the club providing a barbeque dinner on Saturday evening. More details early next year. ( loaded 15/11/12 ) ***************************************************************

  Extra race meeting at Carnell Raceway: As a direct result of all our hard work at Carnell Raceway working bees over the last few years we have been allocated a second event at the circuit. The new date is Saturday & Sunday September 28th & 29th. This new event was approved by the club committee at last night meeting & looks set to provide another boost to Historic racing in Queensland. The July meeting is scheduled for the 20th & 21st. ( loaded 15/11/12 )

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Australian title garage spaces: Anyone needing garage space at the Australian titles next week, should contact Graham Welden on 0417 244 414. ( loaded 9/11/12 )

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  Club AGM details: The next ordinary meeting and the AGM will be held on Tuesday,  November 13th at 7.30 pm in the Motorcycle Sportsmen's club rooms at 35 Crosby Road Albion. If you are unable to attend, please email me any committee nominations or items that you wish discussed at the meeting no later than Friday the 9th if possible.   Cheers Vicki.

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  Donated bike for tender: Former club member John Walker kindly donated his Suzuki 25o race bike to the club & it is now up for tender. Read more, Tender proposal, Machine description, Tênder application.

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The latest book by Don Cox "Circus Life" tells the stories behind Aussies racing in Europe during the 1950's. A great read. Blurb & flyer

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  QEMSC club meeting next Tuesday. Hi All,  The next meeting will be held on Oct. 9th at 7.30 pm in the Motorcycle Sportsmen's club rooms at 35 Crosby Road Albion. I must say that I have been overwhelmed by the lack of nominations for the new committee, not a one. Please consider this as we will definitely have a vacancy for the position of Treasurer. The other positions of President and Secretary are also open for nominations. Without a committee, we don't have a club. If you are unable to attend, please email me any items that you wish discussed at the meeting no later than Monday the 8th if possible. Cheers Secretary Vicki

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  Period 6 125 class at the Island. From Brian Donovan, Hi all,
I'm sending this to all the 125 people I know who have period 6 125s or might be interested and I have called Dave Atkinson from Mac Park who has said he's wanting to enter his bike. I was disappointed to see that the regs for the 2013 Island Classic regs didn't have a class for us. So, I rang PI and spoke to David Catchpole and asked what we could do for the future as I know a lot of us are keen on them...yes I've bought one too...and he said basically we need the numbers to support a class and if we could provide say, 7 or more bikes he would look at including us. And this could mean 2013. He explained that the schedule is very tight and we'd probably have to be included in with another class which, we do anyway with P2s already with our other bikes. I said a lot of us have 125s from other periods and we don't want them to be in the same U/LWT race. He said it is possible to send out supplementary regs later if we have enough people. He's also going to the nationals at eastern creek and will be watching presumably all P6 classes to gauge numbers for the future! So, I'm asking those who are wishing to run their P6 125s to let me know so I can pass on the figures to David asap. I know a lot of us are likely to be going to the races anyway (I am) so this will give us another ride. To anyone considering buying a bike, they are a blast to ride and just ask Stevie how great it is to be giving the bigger bikes the s**** by riding round and under them LOL. Please ask anyone you know that I haven't included here (cos I don't know them or have their contact details) if they are interested. I've phoned a few of you already but I want to cover every possibility. Cheers, Brian. Please contact Keiron Rees at kcrees1@bigpond.com if you are interested

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  Webmaster Dave flying the flag at the Goondiwindi Restorers annual Show & Shine ( loaded 16/9/12 )

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  QEMSC club member Steve Robins Manz GP details, pre race info & post race info.

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Goondiwindi Restorers Club Show & Shine & Swap Meet. Riddles Oval Goondiwindi Saturday 15th of September. More info

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  MQ Officials seminar: Beenleigh Officials Seminar - 6/7 October. Motorcycling Queensland is pleased to advise that we will be conducting Officials Training Seminars in Beenleigh on the weekend 6/7 October 2012. The Generic Officials Seminar will be run on Saturday 6th October and the Clerk/Steward Officials Seminar will be held on Sunday 7th October. This is the last scheduled opportunity to attend either of these Seminars in South-East Queensland for the remainder of this year. Both Seminars are offered free of charge, and Motorcycling Queensland provides all courses resources as well as catering. Any person interested in attending these seminars please contact MQ ASAP.
Motorcycling Queensland
Level 2, 8 Gordon Street, Ipswich
Ph: (07) 3281-2255, Web: www.mqld.org.au,

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  Club AGM details: With our financial year ending on the 30th September 2012, nominations are now being called for committee positions as well as items for the agenda.  The AGM will be held on November 13th along with our standard monthly meeting.  Nominations will be accepted on the night but it is preferable to have them tabled in the agenda prior to the meeting. The four committee positions are President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer/Membership Offficer.  Please email your nominations to me before the end of September if possible. Cheers Vicki ( loaded 28/8/2)

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  QEMSC club member Steve Robins Manz GP details read more ( loaded 20/8/12 )

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  The Phil Irving Concours is on the 13th of October read more

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 Update on Laverda Concours;

The (re-scheduled) Club Laverda Concourse is on this Sunday 12th August at the Cleveland Show Grounds. Motorcycling Queensland has booked a site at the event and will be setting up a display this Sunday morning. At this stage we have organised 1 x bike for display on the stand, however there is certainly room for more (up to 3). We are calling for volunteers who would be available to ‘man’ the MQ stand for a short period of time throughout the day. The show itself goes from 8am – 2pm, and depending on how many people are willing to volunteer, your shift time may be as little as 1 hour. We are thinking this opportunity may be of particular of interest to the following: MQ Historic Subcommittee,Qld Early Motorcycle Sport Club,Queensland Vintage MX Club, The Motorcycle Sportsmen of Queensland, Brisbane Motorcycle Club, Queensland Moto Park. Please contact Kim at Motorcycling Queensland on (07) 3281-2255 to advise your availability / interest to be involved. Kim Rowcliffe   
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  Chasing a sidecar:  My name is Peter Searle and in the 80s I raced GP side cars and am looking to get back into it. I believe that there is a class for 70s and 80s sidecars and wish to know if there is anyone with either a complete outfit or a rolling chassis or bare frame for sale. Also looking for water bucket engine or parts. I would be interested in anything so if you could put the word out that would be splendid
Many thanks. My mobile is 0410514419

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  Townsville State titles: To those members who have entered the Titles at Townsville:- If you need to have methanol or Avgas available at the track you must order it through me before the end of the month so that I can pass the order on to the secretary of RRAT. Vicky, ( loaded 24/7/12 )

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  National Roadside Assistance scheme from MA, read more ( loaded 11/7/12 )

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  Carnell Raceway now has its own web site that has been launched recently www.carnellraceway.com.au

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  Christmas in July Stanthorpe dinner: Please get your reservations in for the Stanthorpe dinner at the Stanthorpe RSL by the 7th July.  It's a bargain.  A 3 course meal for $10 per member and $25 for non members. Contact Glynn at treasurer@qemsc.com.au for reservations. Cheers, Vicki ( loaded 17/6/12 )

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  Latest on Townsville truck freight;

We have now filled two trucks to take bikes to Townsville for the Qld Titles in August.  Thanks to all those who paid their security deposit in time to reserve their place. Cheers, Vicki

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Townsville bike freight update: As a follow up to last months email regarding bike freight to Townsville, I need to explain that the total cost is being borne by the club.  The $100 is to be paid when booking and forfeited if you don't show, otherwise it will be refunded after the meeting. Bookings need to be made and security deposit paid for by the next Club meeting on June 12th. There will be a limit to how many bikes we can take so first in best dressed. We were looking at the possibility of two trucks but doubt that we would fill them both so are probably limited to just one.  We have a definite 4 sidecars and 6 solos already with a possible 5 more solos so the sooner you book the better. Cheers, Vicki ( loaded 10/5 12 )

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  Christmas in July: Hi Everyone, As you are all aware, we always provide a "Xmas in July" Dinner for members at a very reduced rate.  This year is no different.  Last year was a bit of a disaster so this year we have booked the Stanthorpe RSL Private Room. It will be a 3 course sit down meal for $10 per head for members and their partners and $25 per head for any non members that they wish to invite, (excluding drinks). It will be a ticketed affair and can be booked through Glynn Leitch, our treasurer.  He will then issue the tickets at the track on Saturday. Tickets will be produced on entry to our doorman, Bernie Summers, and a wrist stamp issued so that you are free to come and go as you please.  This has become necessary because last year we had a few uninvited guests. The Club also has a Courtesy Bus if you are not within walking distance.  This will be up to yourself to organise.  Phone number is 4681 2324.
If you want to check out the facilities, go to www.stanthorperslclub.com.au As we need to finalise arrangements with the club, please have your bookings in and paid for by the next club meeting, June 12th. Cheers, Vicki ( loaded 10/5/12 )

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  Triump Motorcycle 110 year celebration: Details regarding the celebration of 110 years of Triumph Motorcycle production to be held at Dayboro Show Grounds on the 19th & 20th May. Should be a good weekend. Read more ( loaded 10/5/12 )

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Bike transport to Townsville: As QEMSC has decided to organise bike freight for members to Townsville for the Qld. Titles, we need to get some idea of how many members are planning to enter. Please email me if you are planning on entering and how many bikes you are taking. Each member will be required to pay a holding fee of $100 per bike which will be refunded after the event but will be forfeited if you don't show as the truck will be booked by then. Cheers,Vicki.

Ph: 0428 522 957 email: secretary@qemsc.com.au ( loaded 16/4/12 )

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  Link to MotoGP tipping comp info, supplied by Bummers.

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  Barry Sheene race report by Bernie Summers, read more ( loaded 3/4/12 ) link to full results

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  The state of Historic Racing in South East Queensland. An article by webmaster Dave. Read more ( loaded 21/2/12 ) Another similar article by club member Paul Chesher Read more ( loaded 24/2/12 )

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  Morgan Park track resurfacing: Read more

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  Stanthorpe working bee February 25th & 26th. Information flyer

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  Bernie Summers & Rob Olsen both received mentions in the latest edition of Old Bike Australasia in a report about the Queensland racers reunion in December. ( loaded 14/2/12)

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  Stanthorpe working bee, link to Secretary Vicky latest email

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  Sidecar riders get together: Dave Buxton is hosting a pre season barbeque for all sidecar riders & passenger a t 15 Bonniebrae Street Wynnum West on Sunday the 15th of January lunchtime {12 noon}

Anyone who is interested in sidecar racing is welcome to attend.
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  Link to email from club Secretary Vicky Butler, re South Australian titles. ( loaded 4/1/12 )

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  Come & try day at the Whitsundy Motosports Clubs new Prosperine race track Sunday the 8th of January 2012. More info.

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 Last QEMSC meeting for the year ( Pizza night ) this Tuesday the 13th 7.30pm at the Motorcylce Sportsmens club rooms at 35 Crosby road Albion.

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  Link to pics of QEMSC members at both Symmons Plains & Baskerville

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Tassie titles results Baskerville raceway

1.  Bernie Summers - 2nd Place P5 Ultralightweight
2.  James Barclay - 3rd Place P5 Ultralightweight
3.  James Barclay - 2nd Place P6 Ultralightweight
4.  Bruce & Graham Marston - 1st Place P3 Sidecars
5.  Gene Lopeman/Vicki Butler - 2nd Place P3 Sidecars.

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Australain Historic Championships results:

Link to full list of results

1:  Gene & Vicky 1st place in P3 sidecars

2. Dave Keenan, 2nd in P4 Lightweight.
3. James Barclay, 3rd in P5 Lightweight.
4. Bernie Summers, 2nd in P5 Ultra lightweight.

Trevor Liversidge, John O'Neill & Bruce Marston all rode well but had some mechanical problems which are hoped to be fixed by this weekend

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 Stanthorpe noise testing day:  15 QEMSC Members made the trek to Carnell raceway to support the Short Circuit Motosport Association noise testing practice day on Saturday the 29th ( loaded 31/10/11 ) . Link to event pics courtesy of Mathew McCoola.

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  QEMSC results from Broadford, 

"Southern Classic" Broadford, Vic 29/30th October.
1. Bruce Marston/Graham Marston broke the the Lap Record for Classic Sidecars: 1.16.534 on a Harley Davidson 1000.
2. Tony Jacobs/Nathan May won 3rd place in the "Ray Kelly Classic Sidecar Handicap.
3. Tony Jacobs/Nathan May won 3rd place in the Unlimited Classic Sidecars.
4 .Rex Dell won 1st place in the 350cc Forgotten Era.
5. Rex Dell won 1st place in the 250cc Forgotten Era.

6: Bruce Marston 2nd place in 500cc Classic.
Gene & Vicki took 3 seconds of their fastest time.

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  Island Classic Pit garages:

UPDATE, PIT GARAGE SPOTS ARE ALL TAKEN ( 6/11/11 )

James Dwight has a pit garage booked For the Island Classic at Phillip Island in January 2012.    Happy to offer space for another three bikes in the garage to other QEMSC members who may be attending the meeting.   Share cost. anyone interested can email me at   jvdairlie@yahoo.com.au or phone me on 0402 809197. ( loaded 12/10/11 )

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  The QEMSC AGM was held last night & the existing executive were all returned to their respective positions. President Gene Lopeman, Secretary Vicky Butler, Vice President Ian Milton & Treasurer Glynn Leitch. Congratulations to the new executive & many thanks from all at QEMSC for again taking on these vital roles. ( loaded 12/10/11 )

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  Noosa Hill Climb December 12th &13th. read more. ( loaded 12/10/11 )

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  Grand opening of the Whitsundy Moto Sports Clubs new track at Prosperine 0n 4th of December, read more. ( loaded 12/10/11 )

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  Stanthorpe practice day 29th October,

Event details,  Entry list ( as at 13/10/11 )

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Bucket Nationals September 17th & 18th.

Event schedule. One hour Sup regs, rules, Team nomination form

( loaded 22/8/11 )

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Period 6 expression of interest, read more ( loaded 8/8/11 )

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  Brisbane Spring Show & Shine:  read more ( loaded 2/8/11 )

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  MQ mid week officials seminar: read more ( loaded 2/8/11 )

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Border Post stories on Big Chill race meeting. read more

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  Tassie freight update: Any members that are requiring freight to Tassie for the Aussie Titles need to contact Damien Kavney asap. Return transport for motorcycles to Tasmania for the Australia Historic Championships in November 2011. $500 return. The trip can cater for the race meeting at Baskerville if enough interest is shown. The above quote is for a crate space of approximately the following dimensions:
2100 x 1100 x 600mm. Money to be paid in full by  September QEMSC Club Meeting. If you haven't paid in full, you will not be included. Phone Damien for details.  0407 657 329 ( loaded 30/7/11 )

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  The Black Dog Ride, Read more ( loaded 28/7/11 )

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The Story Bridge Concourse is now being held on 9/10/11 at the Cleveland Showgrounds after it was postponed due to the inclement weather. Lindsay Donai is organising the QEMSC stand and anyone interested in participating should contact Lindsay at lindsaydonai@yahoo.com.au  or 5502 7774.  All members and their bikes are welcome. ( loaded 28/7/11)

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The club web site has reach 1,000 individual hits for the month for the very first time. While not a staggering number compared to other sites around the world it is an indication of the growing interest in Historic Motorcycle Racing in Queensland. ( loaded 28/7/11 )

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  Sad news that Ken Wooten passed away on Sunday the 24th July. Read more ( loaded 27/7/2011 )

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  Moto Giro Australia 26th to 28th August 2011, Read more ( loaded 18/7/2011 ) *********************************************************

  MQ club of the year award  read more (loaded 14/7/11 )

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  MQ officials seminar 30th & 31st of  July read more

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  Disability Action Week Poker Run, read more

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Very sad news that our mate Ted Hayes passed away recently. RIP from all at QEMSC. Link to President Gene's letter ( loaded 16/6/11 )

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  Storey Bridge Bike Show is to be held at the Cleveland Showgrounds this year on the 17th July 2011. Lindsay Donai has offered to organise a QEMSC display stand.  All members & their bikes/sidecars  are welcome. For further information, please contact Lindsay on 07 5502 7774. ( loaded 14/5/11 )

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  Tassie Australian titles freight quote.

Read more (loaded 10/5/2011 )

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  MQ Scrutineer Officials seminar. Read more ( loaded 7/5/2011 )

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  2011 QLD Historic championships ( Masters of Morgan Park ) sup regs are now available ( loaded 12/4/2011 )

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QEMSC have recently organised advertising to run in the in the Philip Island race program to promote the 2011 Queensland Historic Titles which will be run in conjunction with the Pirelli Masters of Morgan Park on the 11th & 12th of June. Also ads in the Barry Sheene, Old Bikes Australasia & Just bikes. ( Updated 30/3/2011 )

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  Kilcoy Classics on Wheels: Historic cars & bikes & swap meet. Read more ( loaded 5/4/2011 )

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  The Latest news on "The Originals" at Lakeside via Rob Walker.  John Tetley is doing a new entry form for bikes today

( 27/3/2011 ). All entrants who haven't already entered should email events@qldraceways.com.au to request a new form and send it in early next week.   Also some new info on license; if you haven't got MA license then it is $55 to get an AASA license which gives you insurance cover. If you have already got an MA license then it is $20 for an AASA update which gives you insurance cover for the event. ( loaded 30/3/2011 )  

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  STANTHORPE "BIG CHILL" INTERCLUB RACE MEETING ON JULY 23rd & 24th SUP REGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ( loaded 17/3/2011 )

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  CARNELL RACEWAY WORKING BEE,

job schedule

Pictures from the weekend. ( loaded 7/2/2011 )

Report by President Gene ( loaded 7/2/2011 )

The head cooks report ( loaded 7/2/2011 )

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  QEMSC latest Australian Champion: QEMSC member Paul Jacobs & passenger Steve Bonney took out the 2010 Australian F1 Sidecar Championships at Philip Island recently.  Read more ( loaded 14/12/2010 )

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PIRELLI MASTERS: Sportsmens have just advised a date for Queenslands premier Historic event the Pirelli Masters of Morgan Park, Warwick as the June long weekend, June 10,11 & 12 2011.

( loaded 28/11/2010 )

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  NEW QEMSC EXECUTIVE:  Congratulations to Gene Lopeman & his sidecar passenger Vicki Butler who were installed last night as our incoming president & secretary respectively. Current Treasurer Glynn Leitch has remained in this position as well as taking on the extra role as membership officer. On behalf of all club members thank you for taking on these important roles. ( loaded 10/11/10 )

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  Morgan Park Sidecar video link supplied by Paul Jacobs

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Carnell Raceway working bee social weekend. Has been postponed until the new year. We have suggested a date in February before the first event at Carnell in March. Will advise as soon as a date is finalized. Anyone who would like to come along should contact club Secretary Bernie or webmaster Dave for more details. Updated 5/1//10

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QEMSC member again wins Period 5 Australia Historic Championship Read more

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  QEMSC member Keith Wood is moving to WA for work reasons & wants to sell his Honda 750 sidecar & trailer. Good luck on the move Keith from the QEMSC members. Click here for details

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MACLEANS BRIDGE ( at Lakeside ) multi club classic car & motorcycle display.

Read more ( Loaded 30/7/10 )

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  QEMSC BIG CHILL RACE MEETING UPDATE:

What a fabulous weekend of racing. Over 90 entries this year compared to approx 50 last year. Results pics & even some videos are now available from the "Race Reports" page.

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   FRASER COAST MOTOR PARK CONCEPT IS GATHERING SOME MOMENTUM  Read More ( loaded 29/6/2010 ) ***************************************************************

  GOONDIWINDI SHOW & SHINE & SWAP MEET

Saturday 28th August. Read more ( loaded 16/6/10 )

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COOTHA  REPORT BY BILL WESTERMAN Read more

( loaded 15/6/2010 )

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NOVICE SIDECAR "SWINGER" EVENT PLANNED FOR STANTHORPE Read more. ( loaded 15/6/2010 )

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  QEMSC are offering free club membership to any local or interstate competitors who are entering the "Big Chill" Stanthorpe race meeting for the first time. Go to "Whats on" page for entry forms.

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  Pirelli Masters of Morgan Park race report, results & pics.

See the "Race Reports" page.

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  Sup reges are now available for our Interclub "BIG CHILL" meet at Carnell Raceway Stanthorpe on 24th & 25th July.

See "Whats on" page for details.

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Queensland Historic Magazine editor helps set new land speed record for the worlds fastest Velocette. Read more

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Territory Ten Thousand Challenge

has been cancelled for this year due to upgrading of the track.

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  Barry Sheen Festival of Speed  read more

See "Whats On" page for more info

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  Barry Sheene sidecar video link by supplied by Paul Jacobs

  Sidecar racing video link supplied by Paul Jacobs

  Solo Historic racing video link supplied by Brett Chandler

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  QEMSC AGM 13/10/09

Congratulations to Tony Jacobs who was awarded life membership at the club AGM last night. Congrats also to incoming President Russell Bentley & new Treasurer Glynn Leitch.  Many thanks to outgoing President Rob Walker & treasurer Gene Lopeman for all their hard work over the last 12 months. Bernie Summers is again our club secretary.

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The Burt Munro challenge, 26-29 November 09, Southland N Z, just in case anyones interested, www.burtmunrochallenge.com seams to be lots of racing, hill climbs, sprint races, street races, speedway and beach races, sounds like a good week. Cheers Tony Windle

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Hi David, I hope you enjoyed Morgan Park last weekend. I had a mixed bag, but definitely enjoyed myself. There a few QEMSC members looking at heading down to the Island Classic in January. We are tossing around the idea of shipping the bikes down with a transport company we have used in the past. Can you add something to the QEMSC website and maybe send an email to our members asking for any interested parties to contact me on 0407 657 329 or dkavney@hotmail.com. Indicative costs are around $300 per bike to ship return. If we can get some help from the club it will be cheaper. It certainly beats driving. Thanks, Damien Kavney
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The Australian Historic titles at Warwick on September 4,5 & 6 were an outstanding success. Read regular columnist Ted Hayes race report, plus pages from Mondays Warwick Daily news, main story & back page pics. Club secretary Bernie Summers is celebrating after winning the Australian title in the Period 5 ( Ultra Lightweight ) class. Other placegetters include Phil Ariel finishing second in Period 2 all powers with Terry Kavney third.  In Period 4 Lightweight Chris Perry finished third while Damian Kavney finished second in Period 3 Unlimited. Also Ron Bennett & Daryl Skewes finished second in Period 4 sidecars.   Link to Sup Regs

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 Lakeside Events & updates

Festival of Speed ( September 19 & 20th )

Event schedule & Entry form.

Milto's update 13th July

Milto's update 11th May

Media release 16th January

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  The Stanthorpe Border Post story on the Stanthorpe race weekend contained a photo of a long standard Qemsc member "masquerading" as another competitor???. Read more

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  Bill & Ian's excellent adventure ( Qemsc life member Bill Stephens & mate Ian Mould ) head off on their classic bike odyssey. Read more

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  Moto Giro Australia, for all you lovers of Italian motorcylecs

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  Stanthorpe results, Maria Cheshers pics, Michael Forsythe's pics & lap times posted 30th July

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Story Bridge Motorcycle Concours 19th July, Read more

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The Inaugural Cootha Classic was a resounding success. Held over the weekend of the 31st of May with our own Ian Milton the event secretary. Read Milto's "Brief history of motorcycle road racing in Brisbane"  as it appeared in the event program.

Ted Hayes reports on the inaugural event.

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Qemsc & MQ Historic Sub Committee meeting minutes 

Read more

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Link to Archived stories etc

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