It was a great day for racing and our club was very present at the Naracoorte property of the infamous ‘Greg Gartner.’ Whilst mentioning Greg, may we say what a great venue it is, both for racing and viewing and I believe that it has all the potential for a national, (not that that is the do all for off roading). We as a club would like to offer our congratulations to Greg and his organising committee for a great weekend and we will endeavor to get the ‘Roy’ into the Tri-series for next year.

Well it has been another busy period in everyone’s life especially where our day to day living is concerned but I thought I might bring you up to date where some of the club members latest efforts are concerned.

Smithies Australian Championship

Unfortunately, we have been forced to cancel ‘The Donald 400’ due to the flooding which has continually occurred over the last four months and we are told more is on the way.

Donald 2011 scores a ‘Roulettes’ bonanza...

As usual, time has moved at a rapid rate and a great deal has happened over the past months. Sea Lake happened in June and our members helped wherever possible, but mainly in recovery and as predictable as the sun, I was the beacon for disaster. Alistair McCleland put me on the northern side of the lake with about 8kms to look after. My first reaction was this was going to be a great day to relax and enjoy the racing...

Think with an open mind and email your own thoughts if you believe this has some place in the future...

• Rumor has it that the Sealake club is looking for their green start flag used at Doanld. Unfortunately for them, our learned official, Brian Kays refuses to let it out of his hands and it appears that it will be going to the happy hunting ground with Brian as an additional appendage - keep hanging on Brian!