An enjoyable afternoon was had on Sunday the 19th December at Hi-Voltage Entertainment in Belmont with all attendees proving how dangerous they can be on 4 wheels. A great time was had by all.
Congratulations to the recipients of the perpetual awards for 2021 who were:
Mr Vintage – Thomas Lawson
Rusty Iron – Jason Plumley
Sidecar “Balls n’ All” – Craig Harris/Corey Truss
Wishing a safe and Merry Christmas to all members and families, we look forward to seeing everyone back on track for 2022.
Those up for some more racing, let’s try 4 wheels instead of 2 or 3.
This year’s end of year function will be held at Hi Voltage Entertainment, 4 Hubert Street, Belmont, on Sunday, 19th December.
Before the much anticipated VMX Club perpetual trophies are handed out there will be some kart racing, 2 races for all followed by some nibbles and the bar will be open. You can use your own helmet instead of the one’s provided by Hi Voltage. Plan on getting there by no later than 10.30 to allow for registration and to get organised. Cost for the day will be subsidised by the Club so will only cost the same as a club event, $35 per driver.
Please RSVP to Brian for catering purposes on 0417 973 099
Firstly, I want to congratulate all the members on a successful year, plenty of bike riding and plenty of grins.
Committee – It is great to be able to come along to a club event and have all aspects of the day ready to go and this couldn’t happen without the guys behind the scenes, the Committee.
Vice President – Peter Latham
Secretary – Michael Gordon
Treasurer – Andrew Irving
Club Captain – Dave Latham
General Committee members – Trevor Lobegiger, Paul Gibbs
also our “unofficial” committee member Robert Dillon whom we call on for information and to keep our website ticking over.
Great to see membership increase this year after a difficult 2020. We got to 60 members, well done all.
The Club sent out a survey to members from 2019 and 2020 to gauge a direction that the Club should take in 2021. One of the initiatives was to include “twin shock” racing at venues that would be suitable. Whilst not as successful as I would have liked in the way of “bums on seats” this initiative should be, I believe, continued in 2022.
We renewed some alliances with Clubs this year. Collie, Northam and Lightweight. Provided different venues to have a skid at also with Willie T, who plans to hold 3 events next year we can race at. These venues should provide plenty of variety for all.
Thanks must also go to Ian Payne and Chad Ferguson for the use of Paynes Find and Mill Farm. Paynes were exceptional events with the track mods certainly getting the tick and as is the norm, Mill Farm, our marquee event thanks guys.
Thanks also to the members who became new officials this year, it certainly helps with running events although we still need more.
Whilst on this subject I would like to pay a special mention to those for one reason or another were injured or unable to ride, but still volunteered their time to officiate so events could go ahead.
Looking forward to a successful 2022 season.
Brian Watson
