Skylift Summer Series 2024
The Skylift Hire Summer Series, held at the Albury/Wodonga Motorcycle Club on the short track, is a two-round event conducted under the lights of night racing two weeks apart, where the best of the best come from far and wide.
Round one marked my debut on the 2024 Honda CRF450R, and the synergy between the bike and me was instantaneous. Competing in three distinct classes – the Premier Class of Pro Open, Pro 450 and the Pro Open Women’s class – I consistently secured top-four finishes. I had taken the lead in the Pro Open Women’s class, a commendable third place in Pro Open, and a solid 10th in Pro 450.
From the end of round one, I carried confidence in my performance on the Honda.
Round two unfolded as a stellar night, with consistent top-two finishes in every Pro Open and Pro 450 race within the Premier Classes.
In Pro 450, a respectable 4th place in the points granted the fourth gate pick. The Pro 450 final, though a challenging start, saw a strong finish with an overall 4th place.
The Pro Open final was a highlight of the evening where I had number one gate pick from finishing first in points from the heat races.
I seized a great start and led the race from turn two to the finish line, clinching the Pro Open Title for the Skylift Hire Summer Series, the first woman to make the final let alone win it, history made.
This victory held special significance as it was dedicated to a departed Albury/Wodonga club member Colin Broster. Colin had been a driving force in getting the circuit set up with lights and infrastructure to help make the club what it is today. It was an honour to hear from his daughters, who presented me the trophy, expressing how much their father Colin a lifelong Honda racer, would have cherished this moment. I was humbled to hear also that Colin followed my racing and would have been wrapped that I now have my name on his inaugural cup.
Winning the Pro Open Women’s Class for the fourth consecutive year, remaining undefeated, added another layer of celebration to an unforgettable night.