KIWI RIDER DECEMBER 2017 VOL.1 | Page 66

Photo: Halflight Photographic Typical Phillip Island, the weather gods were fickle Words: Todd Sutherland / Photos: as credited The knock down, all or nothing, Japanese GP just the week before the 2017 Australian GP had us gagging for our ‘local’ instalment. Photo: Mad Love Media Photo: Todd Sutherland Some of the KR Tour Group at Chandler’s pit W e had an excitable crew joining us for the Australian instalment of the annual Kiwi Rider TNT MotoGP tour. So, it was great that Friday dawned and remained clear for the duration. It’s always nice to get at least one clear day for the weekend... but, sadly, Phillip Island October weekends are seldom a completely dry experience. A modest 17 degrees and a cool breeze still saw the fences lined with a willing crowd which was full of anticipation. Friday served up a great taste of what was to come. Off track the Expo centre had a bunch of the latest offerings of fan gear and on track the Photo: Mad Love Media