In the dusty conditions normally
experienced in Australia, standing starts are avoided because of the danger
of one buggy
running into the rear of one in front. Rolling starts commence at the end of
the obligatory warm-up lap.
The first corner is usually fairly
hectic as cars jostle for the best line.
Even the oldies get a bit of air.
The V-4 two-smoke engine of the
RZ500 has a very distinctive whine at full noise.
Normally it can be heard coming up
behind you and it's wise to move over and let it pass.
Older buggy with RZ500 V4.
That smile only gets wider.
Having spent all that money on a new
race car and kit it hurts the first time you take it out and abuse it!
Practice is essential to fine tune
the settings.
The starting grid for the 2000
Bagshot three hour enduro.
Full bore is always the most fun.
Aluminium wheels and trees don't
play well together!
The sweet taste of victory.
The pits is always a great place to
view the various machines.
Flat out in front. The best feeling.
Engines cooling down between heats.
Taking the bumps and jumps in its
stride.
R4
was actually road registered!
Only an idiot drives without a
helmet, especially when pulling stunts like this.
The scream of half a dozen 1100cc and
1300cc engines off the start line has to be heard to be appreciated.
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