What a crazy few days it’s been! Only a couple of months ago, Chris McMurray asked the Auckland Mini Car Club if anyone was interested in being his navigator. I thought “surely other people will be keen”, but no-one was. So I asked a few questions, and found myself getting a AASA race licence… Eeek,
Once again, I had the privilege of assisting with the Right Track program. The Right Track provide a program that enables at risk youth to see the error of their ways, the ripple effect and consequences of actions. I believe this really does impact their risk assessment and their ability to make better choices. This
Another year and another silly costume, the squirrel rides again! This Southern Cross Round the Bays event can only be put on because of the people that volunteer to make this event possible. A big thank you to them as well. I’m proud to be entertaining the people, the children and other runs dressed as the
After getting my MotorsportNZ race license last year, I was given an opportunity at the last Auckland Mini Club meeting. One of our members asked if there was anyone that wanted to help co-drive his Mk1 1969 Mini in Targa Rally in 6 weeks. I thought about it, and after the meeting asked Chris a
After being asked by Kimberly Graham “Grab Your Wheels” to participate in this audit of some pathways and cycle ways, how could I refuse. It was so good going out through Pakuranga Rotary path and checking to see how suitable it is for wheelchair users for AT. Also how suitable for different types of wheeled
The service that Right Track is provides is done by a caring, loving team that bring together several aspects to at-risk youth, young offenders and dangerous drivers to a see the error of their ways. I’m so proud to be invited to be part of this wonderful program. They run this program over several days to get
This event finally happened again, postponed and cancelled previously due to Covid19 restrictions. Huge fundraising effort behind the scenes for LBC to support the great work they do. All volunteers support this event, along with LBC staff (like Jaydan and Unvi) 🙂 I just turn up, grab a mike, speak a few words, then I’m
In the new gym! What a great school OHS is, and I’m so proud to be back at my old alumni giving back. Each year I honour one student with a special award. With the support of the principal Deirdre Shea, the year dean selects a student, based on the criteria I’ve given them, to
Wow, so great that Team Motive managed to put this together. I’m only a small cog in this big inclusive ability race car machine, and it’s awesome! So great to be on Pukekohe track and racing this car against so many other vehicles, at the last B&H500, ever! Team Motive set up a 3 team
So driving (technically racing) around the same track I know, Hampton Downs was great in a MX5 aka ZoomZoom. ZoomZoom is a Team Motive vehicle, a wonderful group of people who built this machine. This small collective of people ties disability together for a unique experience. There’s a few of us that started a project