Motorvate Melbourne (ANDRA Drag Racing)

SpoolMan · 10-12-2009, 06:54 AM

Parts of the site are still under construction but they need lots of help to push this venture further forward, sign the online petition.
This is something we been wanting for many years in VIC, it wont happen overnight let's help keep up the fight for a track like N.S.W and W.A have.

http://www.motorvatemelbourne.com/index.html

COUPE 72 · 10-12-2009, 08:00 PM

How come you guys can come up with an awesome plan for a twin track and post plans in this short time yet our consortium cant even show us a plan after two years..... dont answer that!

Looks like an awesome facility, hope it all happens for ya. Stick it up bobs tmart

XRQTR · 10-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Hey Mark, where are they proposing this to go, and this also looks very similar to the one they had proposed for Derrimut many years ago before the new locals stareted to complain about possible noise.

LOL now they have factories and trucks every day instead of races once a week hahaha

SpoolMan · 10-12-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTR

Hey Mark, where are they proposing this to go, and this also looks very similar to the one they had proposed for Derrimut many years ago before the new locals stareted to complain about possible noise.

LOL now they have factories and trucks every day instead of races once a week hahaha

Dont know where its going.
As for the Derrimut one the only reason that fell over was developers offered up a very large some of cash, there was 10 people involved and the money was to much to say no..

KPOJ · 10-12-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTR

Hey Mark, where are they proposing this to go, and this also looks very similar to the one they had proposed for Derrimut many years ago before the new locals stareted to complain about possible noise.

Funny story about that.

Developers were in a bidding war with the "proposed drag racers". The drag racers got in fist and the housing developers were playing hard ball with there bids, so they moved around a bit of dirt, the developers freaked and put in an un refusable offer

Hope this goes through, might have to build a straight line car.

XRQTR · 11-12-2009, 12:07 AM

So no doubt then the developers would have had something to do with the complaints from people buying lots in the new housing estate as from what I was always made aware the council stopped it. Anyone else hear about corruption in a certain council that sits not far from there hahaha

Almost forgot they also now have a freeway that runs right by them, they really fell for it lock and stock.

Cobra · 11-12-2009, 04:02 PM

I became a fan of the facebook page. I'm curious too as to where it will be located. Where about's could it be located that wouldn't be potential housing development land but still being relatively close to Melbourne? It would have to be further up North to be central to both Eastern and Western suburbs.

jd dad · 11-12-2009, 04:04 PM

make sure you enter for the car show/protest in Feb too. gives a rough location on the site, between Melb and Avalon but says they are still looking at it

Auslandau · 12-12-2009, 11:19 AM

THe details of the Rally I have put in the events section. Would be good if this a success and goes adhead one day! I would vote for the Eastern side

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...48#post2967548

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SpoolMan · 12-12-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

I would vote for the Eastern side

Eastern Side would be a success for racing fans and racers, biggest problem is traffic cant cope now its hopeless, South Eastern FWY is most times just car park..

KPOJ · 13-12-2009, 02:56 AM

C'mon werribee, right next to the factory.

Well put it this way, it couldnt be any closer then werribee south doe to all the housing and zoo. So it will be somewhere between outer werribee south and avalon which is about a 10-15 minute drive and a 35 minute drive from the west gate bridge,

FPV8U · 20-12-2009, 09:59 PM

Just jumped on board this aswell, maybe we could put this in a more obvious position for Forum members?

SpoolMan · 20-12-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Just jumped on board this aswell, maybe we could put this in a more obvious position for Forum members?

Agreed, I have run a closed thread in PUB with a link to Daves thread, see post 9 Dave has it covered this is the most important 1st step we must have huge numbers there in support not big it needs to be huge, we must send a message we want this, and we want it asap... tell everyone.
I copied his link
MOTORVATE MELBOURNE Public Rally and Car Show together at the Melbourne Show Grounds on Saturday 20th February 2010

It's free to enter your car for display and it's free for the Public to attend.

The ANDRA guys have said that they'll invite the Minister for Sport James Merlino plus others to the event.

Make sure you're part of the show and spread the word..

We are looking for everyone to bring their Drag Racing vehicles, Street Machines, Street rods or any really cool car including Muscle cars, Sports Compact or Cool Cruiser. There should be enough room for about 500 cars and 20,000 spectators. And the big thing is, it's all FREE!

Thanks to Shannnons Car Insurance and all the ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing Sponsors for helping with this project so it could be FREE for all motor enthusiasts and the public. The Shannons Australian Drag Racing Road show is also part of the 'MOTORVATE MELBOURNE' Public Rally.

Make sure you do your bit and encourage the Government to proceed urgently.

Date Saturday 20th February 2010
Gates open a 6.00am
Public entry opens at 10.00am
Show closes at 5.00pm
Website: http://www.motorvatemelbourne.com

Sign the Petition now - http://www.motorvatemelbourne.com/race%20fans.html

Join the Facebook Group now - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Motorv...e/193810874099

Have a close look at the artist impression and the layout plan. This is more than an ANDRA Drag Racing venue, …. this has got Burnout snake pits, a sprint circuit for Club Cruz'n, Sprints, Drifting, Car Club days, Motorkhana, Driver Training , and heaps more. The best thing is that this place will be open to all Car Lovers and Motor Heads.

http://www.motorvatemelbourne.com/gr...ng%20large.jpg

http://www.motorvatemelbourne.com/gr...an%20large.jpg

FPV8U · 21-12-2009, 10:11 AM

I'll be going to the Show Grounds on the 20th, not sure if i'll be driving or not funnily enough.

Are there any intentions of getting a FF.au group together for this event/show & shine?

FPV8U · 21-12-2009, 10:42 AM

Nevermind found the events thread..

SpoolMan · 21-12-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Are there any intentions of getting a FF.au group together for this event/show & shine?

We have All Ford Day Geelong the following day..

jd dad · 21-12-2009, 01:54 PM

is there any caravan parks/cheap motels near the showgrounds? Need room for a trailer so park would be more likely?

XRQTR · 21-12-2009, 03:08 PM

Actually I think I know where it might be, not much chance of future housing either, unless they remove Avalon airport, right next door there is about 120ha up for tender at the moment. Already on a flight path so noise isn't a huge restriction, 10 minutes past werribee and 10 minutes from Geelong, not a bad spot if that's it.

FPV8U · 21-12-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTR

Actually I think I know where it might be, not much chance of future housing either, unless they remove Avalon airport, right next door there is about 120ha up for tender at the moment. Already on a flight path so noise isn't a huge restriction, 10 minutes past werribee and 10 minutes from Geelong, not a bad spot if that's it.

Similar distance from Melbourne CBD as Calder for us SE travelers?

XRQTR · 22-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Ye but easier once you get past the Ring Rd interchange though, you guys could even almost get a ferry accross LOL.

Jason[98.EL] · 29-12-2009, 10:16 AM

they arealso looking at the old board of works sites as well

82XD393.3v · 03-01-2010, 06:43 AM

[QUOTE=FPV8U]Similar distance from Melbourne CBD as Calder for us SE travelers?[/QUOTE
less tolls lol

FPV8U · 03-01-2010, 11:05 AM

[QUOTE=82XD393.3v]

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Similar distance from Melbourne CBD as Calder for us SE travelers?[/QUOTE
less tolls lol

All adds up doesn't it..

For me coming from Traralgon, by the time i add Tolls, Fuel & Dinner it's around a $150 Outing assuming nothing breaks.

rodderz · 12-01-2010, 10:14 PM

As spooly mentioned the location won't please everyone but it needs to be at a location where it won't interfere with housing development, and the traffic in the east is always bad. Once you get off eastlink it can still take a long time.

If near Avalon it will be further out than Calder, but probably just as quick if not quicker if coming off the Westgate as you go straight down the Geelong Freeway, instead of backtracking back up the ring rd then onto the Calder.

Hopefully the venue will be similar to the pic on the poster, good memories of Calder when there were frequent top fuel meets, nats every year. Before it turned sour anyway.

**Elks** · 13-01-2010, 01:37 AM

I've just checked, Its still closer than WSID.

SpoolMan · 24-01-2010, 11:21 PM

Some of the TV adds we should see at least one of these go to air shortly.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeD_P8ghp9g
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8tanNM0FJ4
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqHnN7vYDUc

SpoolMan · 14-02-2010, 10:48 PM

This Saturday the 20th its on..

it's free for the Public to attend.
600 spots for car display is now 100% full, organizers now need the support of a BIG public attendance.

COUPE 72 · 19-02-2010, 11:47 PM

Top idea, those ads are great wish the consortium here in Adelaide would get their rusty wallets out and do something like that. You guys are doin a great job good luck.

SpoolMan · 20-02-2010, 12:44 AM

Spectators will see 600 Drag Racing vehicles including the Fuchs Lubricant car of Phil Lamattina, the Darren Morgan Top Fuel Dragster, the Jim Read Racing Top Fiel Dragster and the Peter and Helen Russo Nitro Funny Car, Street Machines, Street rods and heaps of other really cool car including Muscle cars, Sports Compact and Cool Cruisers.

Plus there will be the interactive Shannons and Harley Davidson displays, ANDRA Pro Series TV presenters, a Super Screen and heaps more,

And the big thing is, it's all FREE!

Thanks to Shannons Car Insurance and all the ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing Sponsors for helping with this project so it could be FREE for all motor enthusiasts and the public.

The Shannons Australian Drag Racing Road show is also part of the 'MOTORVATE MELBOURNE' Public Rally.

Make sure you do your bit and encourage the Government to proceed urgently.

PUBLIC INFORMATION
PUBLIC ENTRY: FREE
Date Saturday 20th February 2010

Entrant Gate (4) open at 6.00 am (Please bring your Entrants Pass with you)

Public entry opens at 10.00 am (Gate 1).
Public parking (and entry) available in Melbourne Showgrounds (via Gate 7) - $5 parking fee payable.
Additional paid parking ($10) available at Flemington once the Showgrounds is full.

Top Fuel fire up #1 11:30am
Top Fuel fire up #2 12:30pm
Formal presentation 1:00pm
Nitro Funny Car fire up 1:30pm
Top Fuel fire up #4 2:30pm
Show closes at 5.00 pm

KPOJ · 21-02-2010, 12:04 PM

So how did you guys think this went?

I waddled down for a squiz, was a nice day.