BOILING POINT AT BIDDADDABA

We arrived at the track early Sunday morning right behind Brad and the mighty QVMX Trailer.  The usual suspects were all there, eager to sample the new circuit but first a quick visit to the brand new toilet block was in order.  What a pleasure not to be kangarooing in a port-a-loo, sweating from the ears while the E-Coli virus tried to get it’s tentacles onto your backside.

From the comfort of the quick shade I could see the whole track.  Good thing too because a couple of minutes out in the sun and your hair would burst into flames.  It was hot and dry and if Biddaddaba was a burger it would be called a McDusty.  But that’s part of the game just like mud and rain.   The set up crew laid out a fast, flowing track and the riders gave it their all in the tough conditions.

Let’s hope Biddaddaba and the Pre 90 class attract more competitors to QVMX in 2010.  I managed to recruit Gavin “Factory” Madsen of Team Moto fame to ride for me and he looks like making it a regular thing next season.  This is how it came about:

Max – Hey Factory, you wanna race an ‘89’ KX250 next week?  It’s a sweet machine.

Factory – Sure, Didn’t you race in the early 80’s?

Max – Yep

Factory – Who’d you race against?

Max – Oh Calvin Brewster, Darren Smart, Jeff Leisk, all those fella’s even Brad Van Barrello!!

Factory – Really???

Max – Well, I was out on the track at the same time.

Factory – Why did you stop?

Max – The ACU barred me for 20 yrs.  They said I eye gouged a competitor on the start line at Echo Valley.

Factory – Did you do it?

Max – You know that fella who used to work at Moorooka Yamaha with the eye patch?  Ask him.

Factory – Whoa.  I’m in!!

The mighty KX powered on all day, bringing “Factory” Gav a couple of victories but more importantly an insight into Vintage Racing.  He’ll be back.

Outgoing club secretary, Mad “Maz” Power also rode the KX in a showdown race against new secretary Lisa “Flying” Fox on her YZ465.  For those who were witness to Maz’s holeshot masterclass, you can stop laughing now, and stay tuned for the video clip.

So that’s 2009 done and dusted.  Here’s to 2010.  Over the break dig out that other bike and get your mate to give it a squirt.  Chances are he’ll be a regular starter next season.

I’M MAX POWER.  KEEP ON ROOSTIN!!!