Updated 6th February 2011

NZSCA Members Compete in Aussie RTR Enduro

Chris Wong Reports on his recent trip to Australia

A team of five comprising myself, Alan Lee, Gil Andrews, Mike Doo and ex pat Kiwi Johnnie Lee now based in Sydney, entered New South Wales first ever enduro, held at the impressive venue at Armchair Racer on Sydney's North Shore.

There were 11 teams entered and it was raced over two 8 lane tracks with 15 min heats to total 4 hours. One track was much bigger than the other.

We came fourth by only 16 laps, but felt "robbed" of a podium after a few minor problems cost us around 50 to 60 laps.
The first three teams were all local to the track so had somewhat of a home track advantage.

For us a lot of it was inexperience with the track surface (Ferrodor which is best described as 120 grit wet and dry!) and the use of rubber vs silicone tires which after too much use deteriorate and begin to chunk badly. We didn't change them soon enough and it was to cost us almost 30 laps in one 15 min stint. Coupled with a grub screw on the crown wheel that kept undoing itself and we felt a little hard done by.

Despite this we all thoroughly enjoyed the event and the socializing outside of the racing.
The Aussies were a great group of guys and we feel we did not disgrace ourselves. It is uncertain whether there will be another enduro like this,
but based off the success of this event it would seem likely in which case I am certain another NZ team will be participating!

Thanks to Gill for the team and car photos.

	The Kiwi Team Michael Doo, Gill Andrews, Alan Lee, Chris Wong, (absent Johnnie Lee)