A MAN who suffered serious burns when friends lit a firecracker in his bum says he was just showing his visiting mates a Territory good time.
via Darwin and Local News July 31, 2012 at 02:31PM
The 2012 NT Quarter Mile Titles Presented by 7mate was one of the most action packed events in recent years with records broken, personal bests and an amazing array of entertainment both on and off track.
After Friday night’s 5.88 second pass by Scott MacLean in the AllTools Top Doorslammer, and a 7.642 for Scott White on the AMPAC Suzuki Pro Bike Hidden Valley Drag Strip was again buzzing on Saturday afternoon as 90 teams set about preparations for day two of the 2012 NT Quarter Mile Titles Presented by 7mate
The final qualifying session saw South Australian Steve Norman top qualify with a 7.186 at 194mph in the Outlaw bracket. It was enough to set the fastest naturally aspirated pass at Hidden Valley and he was on a high as he went into the nights racing.
Norman was not to be disappointed, making it through to the finals against Territory local Dieter Herrmann. Unfortunately Norman’s final run of the night came unstuck, handing the win to Herrmann who finished with a near unbeatable 8.010 second pass on an 8.00 dialin.
“Hidden Valley is a fantastic venue and you have one of the best tracks in Australia” said Norman at the presentation ceremony. He vowed to be back again in 2013.
Super Sedan saw an upset with current point’s leader Grant Rowe not making it through to the finals. Long-time rivals of over 20 years, Steve Schruers and Dwight Brieffies instead stood on the podium. Schruers was too good this