Pan Pacific Masters Games 2012
VMX / MX / Vinduro / Enduro - Photographs
The Motocross track was generaly accepted as being challenging... Table Top's, Camel Jumps, Double Jumps, Triple Jumps, Washboard sections, Glorious wide Berms it contained all the features of a modern motocross track. Was interesting to see the VMX bikes and sidecars compete on a modern MX track!
MX track had it's own Sprinkler system run between events which kept the dust to a minimum.
8 Minute moto's tested the fitness level of competitors and most will attest that you had to be standing on the pegs for the best part of the lap, except for the large berms which were great to slam into and bounce out of.
The Vinduro had Teams of 2 and were required for a 2 Hour test across 3 properties. At around 10 minutes a lap with a rider changeover area, it was fast paced action. Timing was electronic and system worked faultlessly for all competitors. Fuel tanks filled to the brim, the Vinduro bikes raced around one of the best tracks in recent memory.
The Vinduro track was highly rated by all competitors, went through all terrain types, Gravel, Forest undergrowth, Grassy hillsides, long Grass paddocks, Stoney crossings, Clay pan, Dam crossing and had several Long straights that allowed riders to wind out to top gear. The tide did not play havoc with the marked track as the track is right on the coast and subject to tide variations.
Vinduro is not complete without some twisting through the trees and Pimpama did not dissapoint!
Check out the photo's and you will see that a great time was had by all - Ask competitors what they thought and most would agree that they cant wait for the next Pan Pac's to come around.
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The 8th Pan Pacific Masters Games was held from 3 to 11 November 2012 on the magnificent Gold Coast.
An anticipated 12,000 participants from all over the world will compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.
In 2012, 38 sports were on the program, from team sports including softball, touch football, soccer, basketball and baseball to individual sports ranging from swimming, athletics, tennis and archery.
Participants compete in their age group ensuring that the sport is played fairly, competitively and in tremendous spirit.
The slogan of the Pan Pacific Masters Games is ‘Play it, Live it, Love it!’ which encapsulates its competitive, participatory and social environment.
The Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre will be the official Games Village for the 2012 Pan Pacific Masters Games. It will feature live nightly entertainment, fully catered hospitality and a venue for the Games sportspeople to socialise, meet up and enjoy the camaraderie for which the event is renowned.
OPENING CEREMONY: Saturday 3 November 2012
FAREWELL PARTY: Saturday 10 November 2012
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is an award winning multi-purpose venue that is close to accommodation, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, the beach and central to the Pan Pacific Masters Games sports venues.
Pan Pacific Masters Games services including registration, timetables, photography, event merchandise and other spot's information are all located within the Games Village.
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