The ride of his life - October 2013

October 30, 2013 by Gillman Media

One lucky spectator won a unique prize at Gillman Speedway on Saturday night.

Malcolm Pearson was the lucky spectator holding the specially stamped programme which entitled him to ride passenger on the ex-Neil Munro 1000cc Vincent Sidecar, ridden by former Australian Champion Ken Walker.

The pair came out after event 12, and each time they went past the western terracing where Malcolm had been sitting, everyone, but particularly his mates, gave him a big cheer.

Ken pointed them out to him but Malcolm was reluctant to give them a wave, understandably preferring instead to keep both hands tightly gripped to the Sidecar.

He thoroughly enjoyed the experience though, which was all part of a good night’s entertainment for the large crowd.

The next meeting at Gillman is the opening of the summer season on Saturday, 9 November (7.30pm start) and already at this early stage there are 20 Sidecar and 9 Solo nominations with several more expected before the cut-off.