TGB 101S wins at Le Minz! Guiness World Record tumbles at biggest Le Minz 24 hour Scooterthon There is nothing quite like it in Australia or indeed the world, and the 2007 High Roller Energy Le Minz 24 hour Scooterthon has been hailed as a resounding success. Toby Lynch @ Fluid PR While rain threatened in the leadup to the event, the Gold Coast turned on some of its best weather for the gruelling endurance race, with clear sunny skies throughout the day and cool, crisp condintions at night.
The capacity field of 25 scooters were off to a flying start, with the individual riders heading the pack. The opening laps were processional as riders tested the limits and cornering abilities of their machines, with the tight undulating circuit providing an interesting challenge with a number of technical corners.
A scorching pace saw the Guiness World Record approach mid-morning, and the mark was easily eclipsed by the young Jake Dolan on a TGB 101S, the individual rider winner, who clocked up an incredible 1178.76 kilometres at the event's midday finish. Jake's name will replace former record holder Julio Languillier as the rider to complete the longest distance on a 50cc scooter over a 24-hour period.
"The bike was great, and was very reliable, it was fun to ride and very comfortable, even over such a long distance. The weather was a bonus, it was pretty cold at night but at least the rain stayed away."
And while Jake took the spoils for individual riders, it was a local team from the Gold Coast (also on a TGB 101S) that took the team victory and overall event honours. Peter Whitehead, Peter Heran and Ron Funk made a formidable trio, completing 1831 laps.
Whitehead commented "Every bone in my body is aching, it was a lot of fun but very very testing, the TGB 101S held up well over such a long distance."
Event organiser Mark Peterson said the High Roller Energy Le Minz 24 Hour Scooterthon had been the most successful yet, and praised the efforts of all involved.
"There was some spirited competition between the teams and it made for a very interesting event, which saw a lot of spectators come along to check out the action."
Images attached: Jake Dolan on a TGB 101S leads the way & first practice day.
www.tgbscooters.com.au published 8/12/2007 |