Well, It’s nearly Winter and that can mean only one thing –
The beginning of the Pony express series for another year. These events proved hugely popular last year
with good rider turnouts and some fantastic venues. This year promises more of the same. Track locations for this season have been selected to provide a
good mix of riding conditions, with terrain to suit all levels of rider - So
look forward to some fantastic riding.
The first round of the Pony Express season is to kick off on June 1st
at Mt Bolton. This is a great all
weather track composed mainly of granite sand and will combine some winding
tree’d sections with some open natural terrain on the side of the mountain – should be great! Remaining dates for the season are July 20, August 31and October
26. The venue for the second round will
be confirmed at the trophy presentations after the first round.
Keep an eye on the website (www.ballaratroversmcc.com.au)
for any changes.
There have been some changes for the running of the Pony
expresses this year.
Firstly: We now have a Pony Express organising committee
this year, with a more people putting their hand up to help out with the
organising of the events. This should
help spread the workload a bit and make the organising the events a little less
stressful. Hats off to Daryl Turner and
Andrew Flood for their efforts last year - Its only when you start giving a
hand that you realise what a huge effort they managed to complete last year. Well Done guys!
Secondly: There have
been changes to the numbering system (see below) this is to help make things
easier for the lap scorers and to help eliminate some of the confusion about
classes. You will also notice that
there have also been some changes to the classes, with several riders moving up
a class. Senior riders that competed
last year have been issued bike numbers for the new season (see attached
sheet). Junior and Father/son riders can use numbers from last season. If anyone requires a new bike number or have
any queries regarding entries please call Rob Fisher on 0438 313 965.
EXPERT - Red Numbers
on Yellow Background. (Numbers 1-50)
CLUBMAN – Black Numbers on Yellow Background. (Numbers
101-199)
VETRANS – White Numbers on Red Background. (Numbers 51-99)
NOVICE – White Numbers on Green Background. (Numbers
201-299)
IRONMAN – Black Numbers on White Background. (Numbers
301-399)
Jnr up to 100cc – White Numbers on Red background
Jnr up to 125cc – Yellow Numbers on Red Background
FATHER & SON - White Numbers on Red background
Riders
are to provide their own numbers.
Numbers to be placed on front and Side covers
There will be a Working Bee on Saturday May 31st
at Mt Bolton (day before the race) to mark out the track. It would be appreciated if anyone has the
time and can help out. Remember that “races don’t run themselves” so lending a
hand will help make the preparation and running of the event easier and more
fun it is for everyone. Any enquiries please call Andrew Flood on 0418 993 680.
Directions: To get to Mt Bolton from Ballarat follow the
Sunraysia Highway, approx 2km past Learmonth turn right into Eastern Peak Road,
then just follow the signs.
Book in 9:00am.
Racing starts at 10:30am for Junior and Father/son classes, all other
classes will start at 12:30pm. Entries
close on Thursday May 29th. No last entries will be accepted.
Hope to see you there,
Craig Montgomery & Ian Bell
For the Pony Express Committee.