hi all, its time i got on board.My name is Darren McMullen i started racing at 14 ,my first race was at wallan 1974 xr75.I won my first race and could not beleive how easy it was.Marty Orchard was there and said thats a good start.I did not win again for wat seamed like an eternity.Wonthaggi was my track , at 17 (1979) i took a brand new 250 kxa5 around vic and tassie and loved the machine.81 new cr250 that thing was wild.82 cr250 mild but slick.I lined up beside Marty Smith at Sth melb supercross 1982 he had stock 83 model he said to me if i gate quicker i should move out the way.I agreed silently, it was a great nite,4 all even the loosers .me.While i was on the starting line this guy in the stands was watching me,i knew who it was.then he got off his arse and made his way down to the starting line.I shit myself ,then he tapped my helmet and said are u this guy,i said yes,then he said your gone mate.licence cancelled for two years.End of racing.long story.fast forward 27 years 2006 i found viper,ive had a go for three years and never had more fun and the greatest bunch of guys,Vcm included.ps.McMuffin is my latest nic name i picked up at viper by steve sweeney or simon healy?.I do have some old school photos i will post soon u mite see urself.Safe racing.......
