we are finally learning how to play the game , now we do much the same as the Aussies and get a few current racers to take part . that and the fact we now build bikes especially to comply with the rules makes us more competitive .
actually australia were very unlucky this year , a host of machine problems held them back . was surprised that they fielded a rider who is just about to wild card at the world superbike round . i know the stars bring the crowds in but somehow i preferred it back in the days when it was just owner riders racing each other . still the best classic race in the world though .
a good paton is a hard bike to beat brent , i have had one on the dyno and it made 84 hp . they normally lap at about the pace of an average tz 350 , maybe a little slower but not much . luckily philip island is all corners .
