Here we talk to BYR's Jarrod (Chooka) Henderson about his role as team President. And also about what he thinks is Good and Bad about being involved in BYR, as we work our way through all the team members in the build up to the AIPP at Murray Bridge in September .
"Accepting awards at the 06 AIPP"
1) Age?
21 in November
21 in November
2) Where do you live?
Strathfieldsaye, host of the 2010 Compass Cup (After stealing it from SA).
3) What is your job and where do you work?
Nearly a 3rd year apprentice Carpenter. Working for Phillips Builders and Renovators.
4) Number of Races?
2 AIPP
3 RACV Energy Breakthroughs
4 Wonthaggi 24hrs
5) As the President of BYR you have to try and keep everything running smoothly to get the best out of the team, What’s good about this role?
The Best thing about being the President of BYR would have to be the satisfaction of actually getting to the races and seeing not just the vehicle going round but everything that is done behind the eyes of the team come together and run smoothly.
6) You started your involvement in HPV racing back in 2004 at Flora Hill Secondary, And with 9 24 hour races under the belt what has been the most rewarding race so far? The most rewarding race for me would have to be the 2005 RACV Energy Breakthrough in Bukkamalazir simply because it was my first race in a genuinely competitive vehicle. And also because we knocked of our biggest rivals of the time Berwick Secondary College by 40+ laps. But so far 09 is on track to being a great year fingers crossed.
7) What is the best thing about being involved in BYR?
The best thing about BYR would have to be the friendships that we have all made. But also coming together as a group of close mates who all have common interests and are all working for each other to get to races and give it our best shot as a team. And the after Parties are normally great fun to.
8) What is the Hardest part about BYR?
The hardest part for me would have to be the amount of time it takes to build a competitive vehicle, and also all the training in freezing conditions in the middle of winter. It all takes its toll after a while. But it’s very rewarding when all the hard work pays off.
9) And finally BYR don't promote crashes but they are an unavoidable part of our sport. What is the most spectacular crash you have been involved in or seen?
Well personally I have only been involved in a couple of roll over’s at Wonthaggi in the downpour of 2006. But one crash I imagine would have been very spectacular was when Big Dean Cowling made his way over the barriers at the chicane near the community pits and collided with the bridge which caused huge damage to BY-06.
2 AIPP
3 RACV Energy Breakthroughs
4 Wonthaggi 24hrs
5) As the President of BYR you have to try and keep everything running smoothly to get the best out of the team, What’s good about this role?
The Best thing about being the President of BYR would have to be the satisfaction of actually getting to the races and seeing not just the vehicle going round but everything that is done behind the eyes of the team come together and run smoothly.
6) You started your involvement in HPV racing back in 2004 at Flora Hill Secondary, And with 9 24 hour races under the belt what has been the most rewarding race so far? The most rewarding race for me would have to be the 2005 RACV Energy Breakthrough in Bukkamalazir simply because it was my first race in a genuinely competitive vehicle. And also because we knocked of our biggest rivals of the time Berwick Secondary College by 40+ laps. But so far 09 is on track to being a great year fingers crossed.7) What is the best thing about being involved in BYR?
The best thing about BYR would have to be the friendships that we have all made. But also coming together as a group of close mates who all have common interests and are all working for each other to get to races and give it our best shot as a team. And the after Parties are normally great fun to.
8) What is the Hardest part about BYR?
The hardest part for me would have to be the amount of time it takes to build a competitive vehicle, and also all the training in freezing conditions in the middle of winter. It all takes its toll after a while. But it’s very rewarding when all the hard work pays off.
9) And finally BYR don't promote crashes but they are an unavoidable part of our sport. What is the most spectacular crash you have been involved in or seen?
Well personally I have only been involved in a couple of roll over’s at Wonthaggi in the downpour of 2006. But one crash I imagine would have been very spectacular was when Big Dean Cowling made his way over the barriers at the chicane near the community pits and collided with the bridge which caused huge damage to BY-06.
Check back in the coming weeks for more team profiles.
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