Thanks for the kind words guys.
I would just like to thank all my helpers (Paid or not). They did a fantastic job in very trying & unpleasant conditions. Especially Dawn & Ken Baker. Ken didn't ride but sat on the back jump for the first round & was prepared to go again but thankfully some more Rovers turned up & he didn't have to. Dawn lap scored & collated all day. Without these guys, & people like them, our sport would be in big trouble. I have said it before, we shouldn't treat it as the Rover's round or Blue Rock's round, it is EVERYBODIES round. Meaning don't think to yourself "I've paid my money why should I help" more like "How can I help to make this round better". Thankfully the latter is the majority & you would be amazed how just a little help can go a long way. Don't get me wrong, I'm not asking anyone to miss races or put themselves out & sometimes just the offer of help is greatly appreciated. One example would be if a toilet has run out of paper dont just tell the people running it, ask where the spare rolls are & do it for them. A small task that takes no time but is a huge help. Another would be if you have a big break between races, or no more till after lunch, offer to lap score for just a few races to give the scorers a break to go to the toilet, stretch their legs etc.
(My 2 cents)
I THINK I have contact all the pre-entered riders that didn't end up racing & offered them their entry back.
Over half were happy for the club to keep the money so a big thanks to them because we still have costs to run the day but certainly no ill feeling to those who wanted it back
A few didn't even make it to the track. Unfortunately some have already filled out & signed their one day licences which we prepay for & cannot re-use (Have to send the copies to MV now) so I will have to recontact a few to see what we can work out.
As for the day I was happy as a dog with 2 dicks Sat arvo & first thing Sun morn & we actually needed 3-5mm of rain to settle the track but given a choice I would have also chose dust. The MX gods had other ideas. I certainly understand people not wanting to ride especially when they have spent thousands of $$$$ and many hours restoring their bike. This is why I have no qualms giving back entry money but 2/3 wanted to race & again voted to keep going for a second round. You couldn't wipe the smile of Steve Sweeney's face (2 moto wins) and no offence to Steve but if he could get round the track couldn't have been too bad. (Sorry mate)
You all know we (Rovers) always try & put on the best day we can. I actually prepared 2 tracks in one, one line ripped deeper than the other thinking this may help but it didn't.
There is talk from the Viper committee of another date in Oct-Nov & we would certainly look favourably at running another for Viper if we can. Maybe not a points round, it could be along the lines of CD & Broadford, just a big ride day/s. Your choice. Dates free Sat/Sun Oct 22/23, 29/30 Nov 5/6, 12/13. And finally while I'm on the Viper committee, thanks for their support on the day.
Viper666 (Perko)