To all the 'Motorvate Melbourne' family.
As you all know the 'Motorvate Melbourne' Rally at the Showgrounds was a huge success with 16,400 people in attendance and over 600 race cars, street machines, street rods and other motorsport vehicles on display.
More importantly the rally itself was a smooth and professional event.
The postcards have been flowing continuously back to the Premier via many methods including you local MP's.
The petition is now being finalised and will be presented through the correct parliamentary process.
The ONE HD TV coverage will be going to air fairly soon.
You can probably see that the Motorvate Melbourne rally was to provide a long and sustainable set of tools that would work for some months.
We are milking all facets as hard and for as long as possible.
As you can also see our pressure on Government is hotting up and will continue to ramp that up further.
We will be emailing you from time to time asking you to take various actions.
The riot from the fallout of the Easternats cancellation last Friday19th March in Oakleigh, was disgraceful.
The ANDRA and Motorvate Melbourne teams condemn any such behavior and hope that those responsible are held accountable.
We also point out that ANDRA and Motorvate Melbourne had nothing to do with any such action and we have full confidence that no ANDRA Drag Racing teams were involved and in fact have received great feedback from Drag Racing people saying that they found the actions of those thugs very disturbing as well.
A couple of things that did come out of that ugly incident were that, for whatever reason, there was a last minute dispute between Calder Park and the Easternats promoter. This is not surprising as it appears that Calder Park have a history of disputes.
The Minister for Sport James Merlino responded badly to comments that the ANDRA Project Director, Gary Miocevich made.
Gary said that the Victorian Government was at least partly to be blame for the general and growing frustration of people in the motor sports related areas.
This frustration is because the Victoria Government have not invested in things like the Melbourne ANDRA Drag Racing venue.
The Minister for Sport was very critical of any blame on him or the Government; however we believe the accusation to be absolutely correct.
The Victorian Government has not invested in such venues where clearly other States have successfully done so.
This Labor Government has become arrogant and is not listening to the people.
Even worse the Drag Racing family has been the Labor heartland in the past and our feedback is that they need to be looking after their traditional labor constituents.
The Drag Racing family and other motor enthusiasts are very frustrated that the Government has not agreed to proceed with the ANDRA venue.
- The Government has taken 3 1/2 years and done 2 studies but the Victorian Government still can't work it out.
- There are successful examples of these Drag Racing venues having been built by the WA and NSW Governments but the Victorian Government still can't work it out.
- Their own studies found that it would cost $38m (2008$) to build but the Victorian Government still can't work it out.
- Their own Studies found that the economic impact is likely to $190 million per annum but the Victorian Government still can't work it out.
- The ANDRA Melbourne Drag Racing venue is going to create jobs, .... lots of Jobs, but the Victorian Government still can't work it out.
- The ANDRA Melbourne Drag Racing venue is going to a massive amount of community and social benefits but the Victorian Government still can't work it out.
I am certain that you have got the point that if the Minister for Sport and the labor State Government cannot figure out this 'no brainer' then why would we let them manage anything on our behalf.
Continue to write to the Premier and the Minister for Sport and your local MP's.
Even if you have done that 5 times write again and complain that they are not listening to you.
Also find some more friends and family to do the same.
THE NEXT STEP.
Target the marginal seats.
1. Which seats ?
There are currently six seats which could change hands with a swing either way of less than 1 per cent – they are Mount Waverly, Gembrook, Ferntree Gully, Forest Hill, Kilsyth and Hastings.
There are more but these are the most marginal. These seats are largely located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs and the outer East with the exception of Hastings and all of these sites are by and large new suburbs with lots of young men and cars.
Click on here to see the margins.
www.vec.vic.gov.au/electorateswing.html
2. What to do?
- request an urgent meeting with the member. Contact us at
feedback@motorvatemelbourne.com with any questions.
- We can provide you with am electronic info pack.
- Get a group together so you are representing a group even if you create a group such the Ferntree car owners group or whatever you want.
- Present the pitch. Its best if you have someone that has sales background or the gift of the gab, to help with the presentation. We want them to build a $38m venue so dress accordingly in suits or crisp crew uniforms for any meeting.
- Do the same with the other candidates to see who supports the proposal. I will be interesting to see if there is support from the closest candidates.
Check if any ANDRA Drag Racers live in the marginal seats, especially those that have to travel interstate to race as there is no ANDRA Drag Racing venue in Melbourne.
3. Close the pitch
- After you have done your brief presentation (don't ramble as they are busy).
- NSW Premier and others about Drag racing Venues.
http://vimeo.com/9696893
- Top Fuel Dragster Drivers testimonial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XlXqp0qoQ8
- Ask them if they think it’s a worthwhile project.
- Ask them if they will they will push it with the Premier regardless of if they do or don't personally support it.
- Ask if the want more info and also identify the
www.motorvatemelbourne.com website. it has some good video promo for the new venue.
OK, if any of you have need more or have suggestions please contact,
feedback@motorvatemelbourne.com
Thanks again for being part of Motorvate Melbourne 'Cause'
Your Voice - Your venue!
Kind regards
Motorvate Melbourne.
Good Video, shows the benefits NSW achieved building there own track.
http://vimeo.com/9696893