Recap....
Just so you guys and gals don't need to go all the way back to the start, I thought I'd give a brief run down again.
-Directions are supplied on the map in the first post of this thread. When you are on the Pacific Highway near the Bruxner Park turn off you will see big red letters and arrows saying "DH". Follow these signs up the road and follow the next few smaller signs saying DH MTB with arrows on them.
-When you turn onto Mt Coramba Rd please drive slowly and quietly. Don't hang out of the car yelling "woohoo.....!!! We're here now! Yeah !" because there is peoples homes around this spot. Please be quiet, drive slowly (25km is fast enough) and be responsible. Downhill riders are on show this weekend and we want you people to give a positive image to new people to the sport. Your co operation is greatly appreciated. Instead of turning left up Taylors Creek road like it used to be, please follow the signs. Taylors Creek Road is not an access point to the track.
-When driving up the road you'll see a sign saying CAR PARK. This is......the car park. You are allowed to drive up to the finish / rego / organiser area and drop all of your gear off. Please then drive (......slowly) back down to the car park and jump on the shuttle bus. Then come up and do your rego and preperation then. This way it saves congestion etc etc. Thanks again.
-Rego will be in a tent with REGO signs on it. I'll be there doing stuff from 6.30am both days so come and say G'day. I want to meet all of the farkin.net people.
-Payment for the event is cash only. We haven't managed to set up the facilities to accept anything else this time around so please, cash only.
-I will have tickets to
Sneaky Sound System who are playing at The Plantation Hotel on the Saturday night. I have limited numbers, the tickets are free so be quick and be nice. I also have another handful of cool stuff to hand out to the early birds.....
-The track runs very close to the line up (hopefully we won't have much of one!) for shuttles so while you are waiting for transport you can walk into the nearest spot and have a look.
-For those that raced here a few years back, you need to know that the track is different. It has the same start and middle sections but it doesn't include the old fire road and step down. The trail we are racing on is the Mt Coramba track that is in use. The old trail is now private property and must not be entered. Please abide by these rules or we'll get kicked out.
-The bulk of this event (like most of the events) is done by volunteers. I myself have put a lot of work into making sure that the bits and pieces I'm taking care of are spot on. Some things may not go exactly to plan and hey...shit happens. We are trying our best to get a smile on your face. Please be kind and appreciate the efforts of our volunteer drivers, marshals, rego people, caterers etc etc. They are giving up their time to help you guys and gals have a good time in our beautiful town. We hope you have a cracker of a time. Being the oppurtunist that I am, I'll take this oppurtunity to say Thank You to all of the people who have done anything they could to get this event going. You know who you are and you know it is worth it. Keep up the good work. A special thanks goes out to the local boys who have helped get the track in the fine form it is, well done guys.
-The after party will be at The Plantation Hotel in town after Sunday's racing. All ages are welcome before 9pm, under 18's are not allowed in the gaming area. We have our own section of the building with Black Phoenix Films displaying some cool movies on the big screen. Most people will have dinner, drink beer (or whatever...) and have agood time. The bar is great, the dinner menu is fantastic and the atmosphere will be electric.
I'm sure I'll think of something else before I leave to set the tack up soon. PM me or phone me anytime with questions. I'll be checking PM's of a night so you may not get answered during the day. My mobile is 0402 078 541 if anyone needs a question answered.
Please drive safely when you are travelling to Coffs Harbour and enjoy your stay. Above all else, ride the track like it needs to be ridden......no brakes, flat out and having a big 'ol smile on your face.
