Fire up for Motorkhana

By Jonathon Howard

START YOUR engines for the first annual Murwillumbah Sporting Car Club (MSCC) Motorkhana event at Murwillumbah Showgrounds on Sunday, March 19, from 8am. Young Driver Program coordinator Rob Learmonth said there were already 12 junior drivers and around 10 senior drivers registered for the event.

“We welcome anyone to come along and register on the day, please make it prior to 8am,” he said.

“We are lucky this year to have primary sponsorship support from the Southern Cross Credit Union to help cover costs.

“Funding provides the opportunity for more of our local community to compete who in other circumstances could not afford the high costs of such an event to enter.”

Mr Learmonth said all fingers and toes were crossed for fine weather, but the forecast is for overcast and relatively dry conditions.

“This year there will be a large contingent of junior competitors drawn from our Young Driver Program,” he said.

“For many it will be their first time to compete. “They will be accompanied by experienced volunteer drivers from our club skilled in the challenges of Motorkhanas.”

To register please visit the MSCC website via: mscc.org.au/event.

Entry fees online are $25 for juniors (12 to 17 years, covers all expenses) and seniors are $65 which includes a $20 one-month club membership and $45 competition fee.