Flora Hill Dominate at Energy Breakthrough

The 18th annual RACV Energy Breakthrough was held in Maryborough on the weekend in cool wet blustery conditions that were very similar to those experienced in Wonthaggi each year. However the rain did little to dampen the spirits of the competitors who all left the event with a big smile and lasting memories of a truely great event.

Race day arrived and the clouds rolled in and teams gave their vehicles a final check over before the 1:30 pm kickoff. The race was expected to be dominated by defending champions Highview College after they showed significant speed in friday night practice. But they buckled under the pressure and took a big step back in time to the days of barely making it to the finish. However this was a weekend to be dominated by Bendigo. Flora Hill had arrived at the event rated as a outside chance of overall victory after a very strong Murray Bridge campaign. But the team were confident that they had built a strong reliable vehicle and had the miles in their legs to pull off a remarkable victory, and they didnt dissapoint going on to take line honours by completing 654laps and 10 laps more than Bendigo Senior Secondary College and 53 laps ahead of pre race favorites Highview.

It was also an enjoyable weekend for member's of BYR who were all involved either as pit crew, track side entertainment or event management . We would like to congratulate Flora Hill on there rise to the top and look forward to continuing our relationship again next year. And also to BSSC who were the runners up and continue to give it their all year after year. Well done to everyone involved on a superb weekend despite the unkind weather.