Dear Motorsport Enthusiast,<br /> <br />As you know, our sport has been under attack from short sighted local Councils for years. Recently they've closed Lakeside Raceway and Darlington Park to racing and literally kicked our sport out into the streets. Then, they hypocritically complain about the mysterious increase in 'hooning' on public streets and refuse to take any responsibility when anyone mentions the rising road toll.<br /> <br />With the exception of the over-booked facilities at Ipswich, there are no dedicated circuits or drag-strips available for regular motorsport on either the south or northside of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast. There are less facilities in Queensland now than there were 30 years ago. This situation is irresponsible considering a motoring population the size of south east Queensland. Meanwhile, motoring legislation has become more restrictive and revenue raising efforts increasingly efficient. <br /> <br />The lack of safe, professionally operated motorsport facilities in our state is not because the finances can't be found. Local councils control whether a property can be zoned for motorsport use and none of them are giving permission. They're all devoted followers of the NIMBY (Not-in-my-backyard) decision making system.<br /> <br />We are asking for separate space, away from residential communities, where we can be left to enjoy our sport in a safe and responsible manner. We don't want the politicians to pay for facilities, however, we do want them to stop blocking our efforts to do the right thing.<br /> <br />The opportunity to voice your concern has finally been organised, but we need your participation to get the message across. We are going to support the Safe Streets 1000 and encourage you to join us.<br /> <br /> <br />Ian Milton<br />Lakeside Motor Racing Enthusiasts - President<br /> <br />PS: Tell a friend!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Safe Streets 1000<br /> <br />Organiser of this event, Rick Beddoes of Will-Wax-U is inviting people of all ages with cars and motorcycles of all styles, makes and models to come together for the biggest cruise in Queensland. We want you to be part of the expected 1000 vehicles (500 cars and 500 motorcycles) for a Sunday morning cruise down the Pacific Highway to a meeting in the Broadwater car park with guest speakers.<br /> <br />All proceeds of this alcohol free motorsport event will go to the Cancer Research Foundation and C.A.R.S ( Citizens Against Road Slaughter).<br /> <br /> <br />Date: Sunday, 11 December 2005<br />Start Location: Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens car park<br />Start Time: 11:00am<br />Finish Location: Broadwater car park on the Gold Coast<br /> <br />Registration Office: The Lakeside Cafe' in the car park (Buffet breakfast available from 8AM)<br />Registration Time: No later than 10:30am<br />Registration fee: $10 cash - payable on the day<br /> <br />Contact: rick@willwaxu.com.au

Mate I'm on your side with this. But will the greedy councils and Governments ever listen? NO.<br />these days it only take a few whingers to ruin the sports of thousands and what bothers me these dragstrips and Raceways have been approached upon by new housing estates and within months the whingers put pressure on the Local council.<br />I can tell you this, Back in the mid eighties Castlereagh Drags in Sydney was closed by no more than 20 new houses built in the same street heading to the drags and one of my non rev head mates bought one of these houses and was guaranteed by the developer that the drags would be gone within 12 to 18 months. Hummmm something smells and its $$$$$ and councils.

I agree with you Phil but while we still have 1 tiny spec of hope I will support it.<br /><br />I will be there with bells on and I will spread the word for you as well.

Don't worry plenty read the forums.

I have entered it on the Boostcruising forums and the Queensland Street Car Forums. Now it is on 3 well read forums

Also on Performance Forums, Qld Torana Club Forums and M1 Car Club Forums.

i am in for this one Jodie while there is still life there is still hope anybody out there feel the same RAY

The minority control the majority in this country at the moment, a few whingers and they want a drag strip or raceway removed. Where have all the good days gone.