Pinjar Park 2018/19 Presentation Night Wrap

Saturday 6^th April saw the Club celebrate the achievements of the riders throughout the 2018/19 season.

President Marshall McDiarmid noted “that the racing has been outstanding and watching from the sidelines it has been incredible to see all riders right from Peewees to seniors improve not only speed but also all the technical aspects to racing”

Marshall acknowledged the preseason preparation of the senior venue “The committee’s mission this season was to complete the construction of the senior track, this required all hands on deck by the riders, their families and anyone else that they could bring in as well as three compulsory busy bees, this made the off season pretty busy but I think you will all agree that this strategy and the success of your season is rebuilding the sport, refreshing enthusiasm of current riders with old and new riders entering the track as well as spectators slowly building.”

During the presentation night, Volunteers and riders were acknowledged “I would like to thank all of our Volunteers and Officials that assist in putting a race day and a presentation night together. The program is put together by a team of 4 people and has become a collectable item for some spectators and the committee has collected some programs to send to a keen supporter overseas.

The new track has required 4 flag marshals with extra marshals in the pits and I would like to acknowledge riders, who have not been able to ride, step up and assist in the pits. There is the crew who prepares the track throughout the season, giving up many hours of their week as well as on race night. Our food, bar, merchandise and raffle crew work tirelessly to bring in extra funds on race nights and ensure that the spectators are fed, watered and happy on the terraces.

The Officials have had to learn a new track this season and over the off season the kerb will installed that will make the nights racing even better.”

The President thanked Ken Johnstone and Maree Williams for their continued support of the Most Improved Senior Solo, honouring past rider and speedway supporter Mark Williams with the Mark Williams Memorial Shield as it was presented to Bryan Miller.