worked dayshift before the race this week. Left home early to get in a sneaky warm-up lap before the race, only to realize on arrival at Garvey Park that I had forgotten my spare light for young Nick. Luckily only 10min from home so went home and grabbed them still in time for rego, but no warm-up. A few familiar faces. Tony and Lorraine doing their tireless volunteering, Chris, Nick, Scott. No Nigel for his A grade debut. Rich made an appearance as well. Saw a few people struggling to mount some borrowed lights before race start.
Another big turnout for A and B grade, with Sean Oneal and some other legends returning for A Grade. B grade start and I lost pedal off the start line, and it seemed like it took longer then a refund at Medicare to get it back in! Had another racer comment "You gotta hate that!" as he rode past. Ended up mid to 2nd half of the pack.
Settled in to a rhythm and got back a couple of places including Chris before the end of the first lap. Took another 3 on the second lap and held on with no major eventfullness. Lost a place on the 4th lap and tried to put in to get some back. Major front end slide in a rutt on the back loop seemed to go on forever. I was eyeing off a landing spot for the impending departure, when SOMEHOW I managed to bring the front wheel back under me. Guy behind said "I can't believe you didn't come off" my reply "Me either!"
Last lap had Anthony Giancoppo fly by and some time after I had a couple more closing, Reece asked nicely so I let him and Sean Oneal by and pushed through to the finish in 11th from 20.
Sausage sizzle at the finish was a great way to finish the series which was a great success. Chatted with Gregor who didn't ride and the others. Reece couldn't hold out Sean once they got out of the single track for 3rd.
Thanks to Craig, Greg, Tony and Lorraine for all their hard work. Look forward to next time.
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