KIWI RIDER 07 2018 VOL.2 | Page 89

ROUND SIX Back to the North Island to finish off the last two rounds. I finished Hampton Downs with a 4th overall after some very close racing, and also learning some harsh lessons on the down sides of slipstreaming. ROUND SEVEN The final round in Taupo finished off the series quite nicely for me after qualifying on pole. I got 1st overall for the weekend and set my third lap record for the Gixxer class. THE OVERALL All in all, it was a great season and an amazing experience. I would encourage anyone thinking about it to get out there and have a go. I got the chance to meet a lot of new people and make new friends along the way, with the added bonus of coming away with 2nd overall, which I was stoked with, as well as three lap records. For now it’s on to other things for next season, so hopefully we can secure some sponsorship and set a plan in motion for the upcoming season! Huge thanks to John & Mark Whyte of Whyteline Ltd for not only sponsoring me, but also being there and supporting me throughout the season, it is highly appreciated! Thanks also to Brett Roberts for working on my bike and the use of the generator. The entire Team Rees Racing family, thank you so much for all your endless support over the season, without that, I would never have got the results I did, Uncle Kenny & Korbin for being my awesome pit crew and Kenny for even coming to Timaru to support me. Jared Love for giving me riding tips and the use of pit board, timer etc; Ekco Drafting Ltd for the use of the trailer throughout the season; Suzuki NZ for putting on the great series and Crown Kiwi for the awesome riding gear. Last but not least... thanks to Dad for carting me around the country and spending all his money just to let me ride, and Mum for making great lunches and supporting me. There are way too many people to name, but thank you all. >