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MPS RACING - Muntjac Enduro 28th February 2007
EMG East Centre Championship - Thetford Forest
What a week for MPS Racing, Lee Edmondson for reasons only known to him decided he would not be riding for us this year, and has now committed to helping his brother Paul at BEC and WEC events, whilst we are very disappointed to loose Lee we have parted on good terms and wish him all the best.
On a more positive note Gav and I travelled down to the Muntjac Enduro on Friday to set up the truck and awning; then meet up with Si and Husky Sport rider and suspension guru Chris Hockey at his secret test track. We spent a couple of hours there setting suspension, and practising on terrain similar to Sundays race, when everyone was happy the MPS team headed back to the paddock to finish setting up, then to the pub for some food and some beer for me!
Saturday morning arrived and so did more of the team first Mark, Gavs dad, then Johny, Marnie and Alan, and also Husky Sport rider Daryl Bolter came round for a brew.
The test was walked, and as usual it looked good, but “surprisingly” wet in parts it looked fast but we all knew how rough it would be after the first lap, it turned out to be a very relaxing day with all the Huskys prepped and ready to go.
Wyn turned up early Sunday morning and he, Jonny, Al and Marnie prepared the pit area for not only MPS riders, but Husky Sport riders Chris and Daryl.
All riders were safely away, the championship riders had six 18 mile laps to look forward to, with 5 for expert and 4 for clubmen.
The first test went well for all our riders with Si 3rd and Daryl 4th in the championship class and Gav 5th in the Experts. After the second test, Si moved up to 2nd, Daryl to 3rd, and Gav had an excellent test moving him up to 3rd, as the check times were tight all Gav had to do was stay on time to keep 3rd place, but his result was even better, as other riders dropped time, and he stayed clean, moving him up to 2nd place.
Simon still in 2nd with one test left to ride, it looked liked it could be any riders race, with Paul Eddy, Si, Tom Sagar and Greg Evans split by seconds. Paul’s experience paid off in the end with him taking the win by less than 9 seconds, from Simon with Tom in 3rd.
Only the top four riders staying clean on time. The third member of MPS Racing and team manager Mick Seward, came home in 29th place in the Expert class, due to loosing time on the last lap, (absolutely knackered).
So the lows from the beginning of the week were out weighed by excellent well deserved performances from both Si and Gav.
The whole team worked really well together and many thanks to Johny, Wyn, Alan, Mark and Marnie for all their hard work over the weekend. Plus thanks also to Husky Sport, Motul, Talon, NTB, MAG , 3 City , White Horse Gaerne and X-citing and all other support received.
STOP PRESS NEWS
We are delighted to announce that Gavin Houson will now be contesting all the European Junior Championship rounds, as a member of the MPS Racing team.
Daryl Bolter will also be joining us for the World Championship after we secured a deal with Husky Sport and Mucci Racing of Italy .
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