On request of some of the drivers, we once again combined the on road nitro & on road electric club races for April. It turned out a big success. The electric guys got to know the nitro cars and vice versa.  Our 48 entries are proof of the interest that it created. Even the spectators displayed an even greater interest than usually. We actually won over a couple of ‘onlookers’ as potential racers!

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We made the track available, free of charge, for practice on Saturday, but not many drivers thought that they were in need of practice…haha.  Those who did show up, had a relaxed day and practiced to their hearts’ contend. While some guys left late in the afternoon to go check in at the relevant guest houses, others arrived with a bakkie load of camping equipment. A total of 5 men and three ladies decided to camp out at the site.  A bit of rain fell from 6 to 8pm, but this did not put a damper on the campers’ spirit. Of course Henry and I joined them for a couple of hours, chatting away until late..

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Very few online entries, slow arrivals through the gate and dark clouds hanging over the track ; that’s how gloomy our race meeting started.  Fortunately the day turned out much better in every way. As the early morning progressed, more and more drivers rocked up and even the sun decided to play along. 

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