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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is it?
Will there be any racing?
How
do I enter?
Where do I stay?
What about food?
Is fuel available?
How do I get
around?
What about kids?
Admission
prices?
Security and first
aid?
What will
happen to the profits from the
event?
When and where is
it?
The Victorian Motorcycling Complex is wholly
owned by Motorcycling Victoria and is located just off the highway at
Broadford, one hour north of Melbourne. The event will officially take
place on Easter Saturday April 11 and Easter Sunday April 12, 2009,
using Good Friday and Easter Monday as travel days.
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Will there be any
racing?
No. This is a strictly non-competitive event, using all the circuits
within the Broadford complex. Track time will be allocated to riders and
machines according to factors such as speeds, abilities, and the period
the bike falls into. The actual program is published in the
timetable section (hit the button on the left) and caters for
motorcycles and three wheelers up to 1985.
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How do I enter?
We encourage participants to enter on-line if possible, using the entry
form on this web page. Entry fee is $40 for spectators for the two days,
MA members $35, one day $25 or $60 for riders which covers access to all
circuits, all weekend, and includes Personal Accident insurance. If you
don’t have a current MA licence and intend riding, you will have
to purchase a $22 one event recreational permit. For those not
conversant with the internet, entry forms are available by request from
MA by phoning 03 9684 0500.
Please click here for
more information and to download entry forms.
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Where do I stay?
Full camping and barbeque facilities will be available at the complex.
There are plenty of motels, caravan parks and farm-stays close to
Broadford. See the back of the entry form for a list of local
accommodation and contact details. Melbourne itself is only one
hour away. Pre-booking for camping sites is essential and details are on
the entry form.
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What about food?
On Saturday and Sunday, there will be extensive food outlets at the
complex. The towns of Broadford and Kilmore are well served with food
outlets.
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Is fuel available?
No, not at the complex. All participants should bring their own fuel
supplies.
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How do I get around?
Once you have entered the complex, signs will direct you to the camping
or parking areas. Parking for spectators will be away from track parking
areas. Riders will be directed to dirt or road pit areas. Once parked,
follow the coloured arrows to the track of your
choice:
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Red arrows with a
black E – enduro,
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Green arrows with
black MX – pre ’80, ‘85 motocross,
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Green arrows with
black SCR – pre ’60, ’65, ’70, ’75
scramble,
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Yellow arrows with a
black R – road,
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Orange arrows with
black DT – dirt track, short circuit,
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Light blue arrows
with black SP – speedway.
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Purple with black T
– Trials.
Shuttle buses will operate continuously to
transfer spectators between the various events and locations. All
personal vehicles used for spectator transport inside the complex need
to be registered. Vintage (red plate) and Recreational registration will
be applicable for the event.
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What about kids?
Children under 18 are admitted free if accompanied by an
adult.
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Admission prices?
Entry fee is $40 for spectators for the two days, MA members $35, one
day $25 or $60 for riders which covers access to all circuits, all
weekend, and includes Personal Accident insurance.
If you don’t have a current MA licence and intend riding, you
will have to purchase a $22 one event recreational permit.
Pre-entered participants who will be riding will receive a wrist band
with their ticket which entitles them to ride any bike on any or all
suitable tracks.
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Security and first aid?
Security will in place for the full weekend as well as ambulances and
first aid facilities. The complex has its own modern first aid
centre.
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What
will happen to the profits from the event?
The profits raised from the 2009 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza will be
used to maintain the history of motorcycling in Australia.
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