Youngsters Josh Lambourne (No. 8) and Dean Chandler racing on the Vazon sands. (0574021)
THE Guernsey Motor Cycle and Car Club are looking for new junior members.
Organisers of the junior sand racing competitions said they have been struggling to increase the numbers of participants.
‘We would like anybody who is interested to contact us,’ said club member Amos Ozanne.
There are only four juniors from Guernsey and one junior from Alderney who currently compete in the island.
The lack of competition has meant they have had to go to Jersey to improve their skills and ability.
‘If we had more locals it would be better for them,’ said Ozanne.
The five juniors who compete on the island are twin brothers Ricky Lee Rive and Billy Reece Rive, Frankie Brouard, Josh Lambourne and Alderney’s Dean Chandler.
This year’s junior class champion was Ricky Lee Rive and Josh Lambourne was crowned auto cadet champion.
Lambourne, 8, also had won five trophies from Jersey competitions this year.
‘It’s my first full season and I like doing it because it’s fun,’ he said.
‘I have just moved up to a 65cc gear bike,’ he said.
‘I am really happy about winning the trophies and I have learnt a lot this season.
‘I can’t wait to get back on the sand in the new season.’
The Guernsey juniors have received sponsorship to be able to compete in Guernsey.
Lambourne’s father, Richard, said he would like to thank all the sponsors and encourage others to get involved.
‘The best thing to do is to come and have a go, to see if the children enjoy it,’ he said.
‘All the gear can be provided and it’s safe as long as they are in the right gear.
‘We want to be able to get more youngsters down there as we don’t want the sport to die out.’Guernsey Motorcycle and Car Club: New junior members wanted
Article posted on 8th January, 2009 - 2.29pm
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