Thanking everyone who supported the 3rd round of the Steve Arthur Electrical Coffs Coast Khanacross Series 2026 last Sunday. The conditions were spot on and after a few technical difficulties were overcome, we were underway, not that late which for us is kinda early!
I think its a good sign of things to come that we have many families who are getting involved and competing. There are some great ambassadors out there, who are lending cars, knowledge and time to newcomers in the sport. We are really lucky to have such people and judging by some of the new faces around the secret is out, its great wholesome fun!
The ladies category is gaining momentum and has been an area where the club has been trying to make more welcoming. Last weekend four ladies competed for honours, two being new to our events. Vanessa and Harmony, I hope you had a great day and tell your friends! We always welcome feedback too about how we can make onboarding better.
Everyone would agree, seeing the younger generation driving around a paddock on the rev limiter is preferrable to being draped over the furniture at home. Well done you younger people for getting out and having a go…….and well done you parents and guardians for dragging them there 🙂
The junior category continues to grow and whilst the more experience competitors such as Liam and Harvey hold their own in outright contention, the gap back to the newer competitors continues to decrease as each event teachers new skills and experience. With new juniors starting all the time, it really is hope for the future of the club.
Was wonderful to see Simon “Mr Mullet” return to club events. A large portion of his family were out their battling each other, as well as outright honours. They weren’t the only family out there hoping to pick up dining table bragging rights. I narrowly escaped some awkward conversation at home myself, by a second or so!
Also out there was one of our six junior competition winners from the Rotary Car Show. Kalon enjoyed his first ever club event in the donated Mazda 2. To me he looked like he was having a ball and taking me along for the ride! I hope we see more of Kalon and the rest of the competition winners.
And finally, thanks to everyone who assisted with the preparation and running on the day. I really appreciate those of you who jumped in and assisted with the timing, starting and setting of the courses so I we could jump in the car and support some new drivers (and have a drive myself!).
Don’t forget, our AGM on the 18th November…
Then the next and final competitive round…
We will be having a small get together to present end of series trophies and celebrate our 60th anniversary on Saturday afternoon the 12th December. The venue is yet to be confirmed.