Reigning ANDRA Pro Series Top Bike champion Chris Matheson extended his lead in the 2011/2012 series recently with a win in Perth.
The capabilities of the WebCam team have been showing through and were reflected in their skills during turnarounds between rounds.
Matheson explained that his team is capable of engine swaps in a very short time, such as the scheduled change they had before the final.
“The team can do an engine swap in 20 minutes, then reset the clutch, change a rear tyre, replace the chain, bleed the brakes and load in a tune up all in 35 minutes, with time to take a break before the next race,” he said.
The power of Matheson’s nitro-fuelled motorcycle was a bit too much for the final as he spun the tyre, but a lucky win came his way regardless.
“The tyre lit up and I knew it would be hard to run down Mark (Drew), despite pedalling and trying to slow the rear tyre with the brake,” he said. “The bike moved towards the wall as it slid around chasing traction. It was a fun ride, but usually doesn’t win races.
“Commiserations to Mark and his team, they deserved the win, they had run well all weekend.”
Matheson continues to lead the championship with some 50 points margin on Drew.
The Nitro Voodoo team is supported by crew members Roger Bloor, Bruce McGonnell, Graeme Turner and sponsors WebCam, Red Line Oils, RB Performance, Rocket Industries, CRC Industries, PDS Graphics, Kitten Car Care Products, GT Radiators & Machining, Hi-Side Leathers, PR Factory Store, with special thanks to Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Steve McBride.
For more information on the team go to www.nitrovoodoo.com.au.