MODIFIED BIKE
Gordon Crawford and Johnny Ireland currently sit atop the points standings for Modified Bike on the maximum 300 points apiece , leading defending champion Bryan Finn ( 250 ), Dan Dycer ( 230 ) and Shane Walker ( 220 ).
Crawford has been a dominating force this season with wins at Hidden Valley , Mildura and Portland , but it hasn ’ t been smooth sailing for the popular racer .
“ It has been a very tumultuous season with a lot of ups and downs ,” Crawford said . “ I started the season with one bike , one of my Harley Destroyers , and now I am finishing with another bike .
“ The problem was I have been trying to use the same settings that worked well on one bike and they have not worked as well on the other bike . Even though it is the same make and model , no two bikes are the same .
“ I know I say it over and over , but I consider myself extremely lucky to be where I am and to take out a few of these events . Because I have been on maximum points for so long , all I can do now is try and slow down some of the other guys from catching up to me !
“ There are some good players out there , and all of the balls are in the air . It is going to anyone ’ s win in Adelaide . I know a few of the boys are going over to Perth from Adelaide to compete at the Westernats and try and pick up some points , such as Danny Rickard , Bryan Finn and Dan Dycer – they are all in the mix and if they do reasonable well in Perth then it is going to be on for young and old in Adelaide .
“ Thanks has to go to ANDRA and the promoters , that is part of the reason I travel as much as I do – to try and give as much support as I can in my own small way .”
“ It has certainly given me some heartache trying to get the bike to perform . I have been very fortunate to win at Mildura and then at Portland , as I have been limping along a bit !