Pride of their nations

Andrew Smart on his 1098cc Ducati in the F1 National Challenge. Picture Terry West.

By TANIA PHILLIPS

THE best of British (and the rest of Europe) was on display at the Morgan Park Raceway at Warwick at the weekend for Round 2 of the National British European America Race Series.
The weekend attracted 115 motorcycle riders from around Australia to compete in the BEAR’s event and a round of Historic racing as well.
Organiser Dave Fuller said there was some exciting racing with a lot of personal bests and lap records.
“Coffs Harbour racer Beau Beaton set a new lap record for Morgan Park on his Ducati 1198. It was the fastest lap ever for the 3km track, going around in 1min 15.9 seconds.
“There were a lot of PBs on the day.” Dave said.
He said it was an exciting day of racing including appearances by Chris Vermeulen and Gary McCoy two of the legends of the sport.
Dave said the next round of the National BEAR Series will be held at Phillip Island in August while the action returns to Morgan Park on Sunday, 15 June with a European day.
He said the day will be open to anyone who has some bikes and would like to come along and have some coaching and ride in a controlled environment.