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THE BEGINNING

The SIDEWINDERS began in 1976 with a very small membership of a few fathers and their sons, who had a dream that Junior speedway could become what it is today. Those people were Graham Baker and his sons Steven and Mark, Roy Bitmead and his son David, Len travis and his son Gary and Marty Javelin and his son Paul. Steve baker went on to win the European Final in 1983 and we as a club are very proud of him.
Scrounging for bikes was the order of the day. Then getting them together and in good going order. The next thing was a place to ride. The first venue was down behind the gasworks. This however was fine for for just riding , but not suitable to get people to watch. These people then approached the Tree Star Mini Bike Club. From then on things started to happen. Three Star leased them the present track area and the work on the track began. This was a slow procedure with so few to do the work. however, work they did and hard. On February 25th 1978, they saw their dreams realised and the first meeting at the Wingfield track was held.
During this time they were joined by Geoff Snider, a senior rider. Geoff was the donor of the 'Silver Helmet' and all the boys are keen to be the holder of this much prized trophy. About this time the Amundson family arrived on the scene. Bill Amundson a very experienced speedway devotee and his international riding sons, Kym and Rob were soon very involved in the juniors. They in turn coerced the rest of the family to become involved.
It has been a slow growth but a steady one. Over the years, with much hard work yet again from the members, new additions are lights, a new fence, Judges box, first aid room, an even better track surface and our own track equipment which has been no mean feat to obtain.
Sidewinders club held the first Australian Title in 1981, at our track. Over the time the bikes have improved greatly, along with the added knowledge of competing with other staes, Sidewinders boast many ex-competing fathers as members with their families. They also value enthusiasts such as Roy Purves, who just happened along as interested parties and ended up with a job around the club. We also have many sponsors who support us through thick and thin, not forgetting the St John Ambulance members, who without their support meetings could not be held.

SIDEWINDERS
JUNIOR SPEEDWAY.

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