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OMRA's New Venue
Proves a Hit with the Racers
 OMRA
kicked off the 2012 season with a new venue and what
a hit it proved to be with the OMRA racers. The
Reading GP circuit offered all that racers could
want and much more. Over 50 boats were booked
in and the D and E Classes both warranted two heats
apiece and some superb racing action ensued.
What was noticeable in all the classes was the
consistency with which the top runners managed to
put in the laps.
The day opened to
fantastic weather and Brian Sexton and his wife put
on a welcome spread of butties and burgers to keep
the racers going throughout the day. Due
to the size of the field and the fact that there
were loads of heats to get through, the race
duration was 15 minutes per heat. This gave the day
a sprint race feel and the OODs [BigTeeRacing Team]
kept the pace up to make sure that the finish time
was within the bounds of sensibility.
The action came thick
and fast in the bigger boats' heats and its was
great to see some new names cutting their teeth at
this very accessible circuit.
All in all, the OMRA
racers had a cracking start to the season with a
busy day, loads of boats, great results and a
smashing venue. OMRA looks forward to coming
back to Burghfield and extends welcome thanks to
Brian Sexton and his wife, BTR and the team for managing the
event and many, many thanks go to the Ski Club for hosting
the event and making OMRA feel very welcome. |
