Quickest tradie title on the line

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THE fastest tradie race that stops the Cairns Jockey Club is back next weekend.

COUCH (Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health) events and partnerships officer Bec Dent said the ‘fastest tradie in FNQ COUCH classic’ was a hit at the inaugural running last year

“This year we welcome another incredible field of thoroughbred tradies taking to the Cannon Park track to compete in the 100m footrace for charity, glory and $1000,” she said.

“Last year’s event had a strong field line up and everyone put on a good showing but the first-place winner Malique Douthat, an apprentice glass/ window maker, who also plays for the Northern Pride’s U21 side, set a blistering pace at 11.81 seconds.” perience. Throughout the experience getting to meet some of the most amazing people and collecting connections and contacts that will help me in many future endeavours was delightful,” she said. For more details and to enter go to www.cairnsshow.com.au.

Dawsons Engineering is sponsoring the event and providing the prize money to the winning tradie.

Dawson’s chief executive Sharon Dawson said her company was a big supporter of COUCH and jumped at the opportunity to sponsor this event.

“Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a fast tradie,” she said.

If you’re a tradie who’s fast on their feet and want to join in the fun reach out to bec@couch. org.au to register your interest by 10am on Monday, March 20.