Our replacement engine is about to be despatched to us from Mark Brew in Brisbane.  A new engine deserved a new shipping crate and stand which has been despatched to Mark to make sure it gets here okay.  We’re anxious to get our hands on the engine as we have some displays and start ups to do at sponsors premises.

It’s now certain we wont be racing again until after the Winternationals.  With no track suitable for testing in Adelaide we will have to wait for the season opening, most likely in Perth to do the necessary tuning & bedding in of the new engine.

In the meantime the transporter has been undergoing minor modifications and finishing touches after its first shakedown season.  Most of the effort has been focussed on easier loading of the car and better utilising the storage areas with a proper place for each item.  The elevating room still needs some fine tuning and we have a couple of mods in mind for the kitchen lounge to make life away from home a little easier.

As always we are on the lookout for more backers to have their logo associated with the team but with no racing in Adelaide it’s a slog with little reward in our home market.  However the good news is all our current team are still with us and we urge our supporters to think of them when they may be able to use their services.  To that end we will over the coming months feature a sponsor in our blog, starting with the Naracoorte Holiday Park.

Featured Sponsor.

Naracoorte Holiday Park.  The park situated in a manicured tree filled parkland setting on the edge of the city centre is a member of the Big4 Group.  It’s a short walk into town to visit the shops and eateries.  We began staying there more than 10 years ago when we were racing at Coonawarra on the 1/8 mile track.  The site was a natural for us as it was short trip to the track and importantly could accommodate trucks and car & trailer combinations with ease.  It has an extensive choice of basic to luxury cabins, on site caravans and many excellent camping spots able to take the biggest rigs and groups of racers.

We quickly struck up a friendship with Mick and Marj Sanderson and help them gain the custom of other racers and the rest is history.  Officials, racers and spectators now use the park when the racing’s on and many stay on to use it as their jump off point to enjoys the south east of the State, particularly the Coonawarra wine region, historic Penola and the world famous heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.  Mick & Marj have been known to put on an after race barbecue and stoke up the tiny tots train rides for the kids so it’s no wonder we have racers thank us for introducing them to the park.  The kids love the towns adjoining swimming lake with its sandy beach, lawn areas and diving platform.  The less interested partner and kids can always stay home from the races and spend the day lakeside and enjoy nature’s plentiful birdlife or use the games room.

Don’t be surprised when visiting the park if it’s being used by other groups of hot rodders or car clubs for an overnight stay and vehicle display or as a transit point on a tour – it’s a car & motorsport friendly place.  The park is big enough to hold such events without crowding out and yet provide seclusion for those holiday makers seeking it.

Mick & Marj choose to advertise with us but irrespective of that, we unreservedly recommend their service and the Naracoorte Holiday Park itself.  It’s a great spot to stay at during a visit to SA’s wonderful South East Region.