MARCH 30th 2003 - MILBOURNE ST. ANDREW

SOUL : It was clear that it was just gonna be one of those days. When warming the bike up, we just had this feeling that the spark plug wasn't a happy one, but figured that it would be ok for the practice and then we'd change it for the races. Unfortunately his engine just stopped as he was about to go off on the practice laps. He had a new one put in as quick as possible, but the poor kid didn't really get a proper feel for the track, as the bike kept conking out at every other corner. We stripped, tightened, checked and cleaned most things on the bike and thankfully the mystery problem disappeared.

Soul was really fired up for the race and got a good start, but in turn two he hit a bump and a sandy dip, which spat him off as the front wheel dug in. He battled through all of his races, but to be fair it was hard work out there for the 50's. He'd get good starts only to lose it shortly after in the craters and sand dunes - that got worse through the day. He'd fall off, jump back on and try and catch up where he could, then pass a few people, only to get caught out again a few corners later. He'd try different lines to try and go around the problem, but the track would still make him drive through the problem.

Position wise, he had a pretty average day with a 12th, 9th & 10th, and we're currently unsure which 50cc position he finished in, although he's a bit bummed that it won't be 1st again. His overall results may not tell the whole story, - or perhaps they do, but full credit goes out to him as he really had to work hard out there. Either way, Well done Soul.

D : How do I make this sound exciting. Well, to get to the point, I didn't race. It seems that our group is hot in demand, and I just wasn't quick enough with signing in for this weekend. I might have stood a chance of riding, as I was on the reserve list, but it would have helped if I'd changed the dam clocks back and been there early, as opposed to just on time. See, we even tell the truth on this site. It was probably a good thing that I didn't race, because Soul had myself and Nikita running around, and up and down the hills to pick him up every time he lobbed it. I'm not complaining though, as it keeps me fit, and to be honest he made me proud, cus he just got back on and tried his best.

We're looking forward to the next race at Bishopstone, well actually I'm not looking forward to the big ass jumps. In the mean time there's a few things that I need to mess with on my bike, but it should hopefully be ready in time. See Ya out there.

OLD NEWS

JAN/FEB
 MARCH 2nd 2003 - MARTINSTOWN
MARCH 16th 2003-WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND
MARCH 30th 2003-MILBOURNE ST. ANDREW 
APRIL 13th 2003 - FOXHOLES BISHOPSTONE
 APRIL 27th 2003 - MARTINSTOWN
 MAY 13th 2003 - TRIGON
 MAY 25/26th 2003 - BERE REGIS
JUNE 8th 2003 - HENSTRIDGE
JULY 6th 2003 - MATCHAMS
JULY 20th 2003 - BERE REGIS
AUGUST 2nd/3rd 2003 - MARTINSTOWN
AUGUST 17th 2003 - HENSTRIDGE
AUGUST 31st 2003 - MATCHAMS
SEPTEMBER 14th 2003 F'HOLES BISHOPSTONE
SEPTEMBER 28th 2003 - LANGTON LONG
OCTOBER 10th 2003 - CANCELLED

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