I got the opportunity to meet a former US & World MXGP champ last Sunday. Jim Pomeroy ('70's legend) is down under giving coaching clinics.
I didn't go to the coaching clinic on Saturday, but still got to meet Jim and got him to sign my riding jersey on the Sunday at our club meeting. Unfortunately wearing the signed jersey didn't provide me with any further skills or luck, as I crashed the very next race! Hmmm :think: ...maybe I should have attended the coaching clinic the day before.
He came across as a great guy and was really enjoying himself. Our club (QVMX - Queensland Vintage Motorcycle Club) hosted a one off "Bultacos only" race which Jim entered. He came an impressive 2nd (probably didn't want to go home early with an injury). I'm not sure who beat him, but I'm sure they'll be bragging about it. I know I would be (even though he's 22 years my senior).
I didn't go to the coaching clinic on Saturday, but still got to meet Jim and got him to sign my riding jersey on the Sunday at our club meeting. Unfortunately wearing the signed jersey didn't provide me with any further skills or luck, as I crashed the very next race! Hmmm :think: ...maybe I should have attended the coaching clinic the day before.
He came across as a great guy and was really enjoying himself. Our club (QVMX - Queensland Vintage Motorcycle Club) hosted a one off "Bultacos only" race which Jim entered. He came an impressive 2nd (probably didn't want to go home early with an injury). I'm not sure who beat him, but I'm sure they'll be bragging about it. I know I would be (even though he's 22 years my senior).