Media Release Le Minz 24 hr Scooter Race Southern Cross Promotions presents the 2006 Le Minz 24 Hour Scooterthon.
Souther Cross Promotions 2006 Le Minz 24 Hour Scooterthon will once again be held at the Grand Prix Training Centre (GPTC) Sth Morang Victoria, Race beginning 2pm Tuesday 12th – 2pm Wednesday 13th September 2006.
The timing of the event is perfect for pre-exposure to the 2006 Australian Motorcycle Expo, Melbourne Oct 6-8, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre. This will create a great deal of anticipation leading up to the Moto GP, which is held just a few days later at Phillip Island.
2005 racing was a great test for machine and man plus women, the final result proved not only the reliability of all brands of scooters, but just how fuel efficient and economic they are to run.
2005 saw a total of 16 bikes from 7 brands compete, a mixture of teams and individuals rode the track, 2 world records were set including 1 Guinness world record with Mark Brown of Browns Grafix aboard a Yamaha Aerox 50 unrestricted travel a whopping 928 Km within the allowed time limit.
50cc Stock Restricted = Total Stock bikes only stands must be removed
50cc Unrestricted = Bike must remain stock, stand must be removed and also restrictor may be removed, no other changes are permitted
50cc Super Modified = The entire bike may be modified with only the original faring being stock along with a maximum 50cc engine fitted.
Teams = All teams racing this year must have no more than 3 riders and are only permitted to ride, Stock or unrestricted scooters. No teams will be riding Super Modified scooters.
Already many manufacturers have confirmed there positions for the 2006 event, and why wouldn’t you, the riders love it, it’s a great test for the scooters and promotes all the good benefits of riding these great modes of transport.
The Le Minz is open to exhibitors at the Australian Motorcycle Expo
Please contact SCP Administration on scpromotions@optusnet.com.au or 03 9734 1685 for more information.
published 31/08/2006 |