Nirimba Sunday 16th May 2010
Report by Gavin Bell, JSCC Events Coordinator.
Today saw the first round of the Japanese Inter-club Motorkhana Series hosted by Smokin Scotty Gibbs from Driftmob.
The sun beat down on the old airstrip at Nirimba and although it was only 15 degrees things were starting to heat up. Cars started to roll in but you knew things were going to get serious when they started coming on trailers, more so when the cars towing them were carrying three sets of spare tyres.
The CAMS official had almost finished the scrutineering so i was time for Scott to give the run down of how the day would progress; two cars on the surface, helmets must be worn, safety first but followed very closely by fun ;)
Flags out, time keepers in place, cars lined up, it was time to start.
Bowler and the Double Loop were the first two tests and there was some impressive driving on both. Even the mistakes were made to look good with smoke billowing from tyres while trying to get back on track. After the drivers each had two attempts at each Double Loop had only been completed successfully by four drivers.
Mothballs and The Pentagon were the last two tests for the day but unfortunately i missed these as i had things on in the afternoon.
Round two is on the 6th June, if you're not entering make sure you come and check out some great driving.
