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Wednesday, 13, 2018 2016 Wednesday,January August 22, FOR THE KIDS: Horsham team representatives show off cars that will form part of a Victorian Variety Bash back-roads convoy travelling 4059 kilometres from Geelong to Townsville. Teams will navigate their way through western Victoria and visit Ararat before stopping in Horsham tomorrow night. Variety raises money for children in need and ACE Radio has entered a car that will include Morning Rush host Jon Vertigan. Pictured with the Horsham cars are, from left, Ray Baker and Brendan O’Loughlin, from ACE, Brendan Netherway, Mark Ballinger and Rick Smith. People can make donations to Variety online at www.variety.org.au/ Vic. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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BY DEAN LAWSON
egional leaders have queued up to urge people to make the most of a rare opportunity this weekend to promote the Wimmera and broader region to the world.
They agree the 2018 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in Horsham, the first time the titles have been in Australia, represent a rare opportunity. Horsham mayor Pam Clarke and Wimmera Development Association executive director Ralph Kenyon said broad international media coverage of the event guaranteed priceless promotion for the region.
While Cr Clarke stressed a need for Horsham district people to take on the role of regional ambassadors, Mr Kenyon spoke of the impact hosting such an event could have on future development projects. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy also spoke about the volunteer effort and passion that had been required to bring such an event to the region. All echoed the sentiments of Horsham Motorcycle Club president Kenny Watts, who encouraged people to impress a global audience of millions by packing out spectator areas at Dooen Recreation Reserve.
“We need to be there in force. We want to get 5000 people out there so the atmosphere matches the quality of the event,” he said. “Our message to the Wimmera community is don’t let a chance to see something like this slip because we will never get the opportunity again to host the world championships. “It is the rarest of opportunities for people to see the burgeoning superstars of international motorsport – in Horsham. “We’re going to be beamed all around the world and the name ‘Dooen’ will become synonymous with motocross
and the best junior motocross riders on the planet. It is going to be worth being there.” Mr Watts said the event, estimated to be a $500,000 enterprise, had been four years in the making. “It’s going to be awesome. Can you please pinch me so I know it’s not a dream,” he said. Mr Kenyon said the event, on Saturday and Sunday and featuring 120 riders from 23 different countries, was a profound opportunity for the Wimmera to gain recognition on the international stage. Continued page 3
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