NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK - Supporting the grass roots of the Sport

2025 sees exciting growth in the Race Center VRRC Pit Box. Since our inception, Race Center has always seen supporting the grass roots of the sport as a vital part of what we do.

While it is amazing to showcase our abilities with race wins, championship wins and even doing crazy things like WSBK wildcards with top level riders, supporting and guiding track day customers who have a desire to race is core to our DNA and business.

There is no better way to show proof of product than taking less experienced customers and helping them become fast and accomplished riders / racers. First through bike setups and build that work for the average rider with a big and comfortable setup window. Then guiding them through all the nuances of how to take that that platform and drastically improve their pace and abilities. From riding coaching, mechanical support and everything in between.

The way we see it, why is fulfilling dreams reserved for the elite and those that have been elite from a young age.

Regardless of what they are, our dreams mean just as much to all of us regardless where and when we start. Supporting and being involved at the grass roots is not only mega important for us, it is also massively rewarding and helps us further develop our products and services to suit the major of our customer base over an elite minority.

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Chris Rodda

SUPERSPORT - C GRADE - #14 YAMAHA R6

Our relationship with Chris started when he purchased one of our Ex-Team bikes, the very bike that Tim Large took the to 2022 VRRC Supersport Championship.

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Andrew Stansbury

SUPERSPORT - C GRADE - #31 YAMAHA R6

Like Chris, Stanz also purchased an Ex Team bike, Saucey's spare bike from 2022. Funnily enough Andrew and Chris developed a relationship through track days and both having purchased Ex team bikes. Then later worked out that Andrew is married to one of Chris' best firends sister! Small world.

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Hamish Gibbs

SUPERSPORT - C GRADE - #33 KAWASAKI ZX-6R

Hamish is the only one 3 Supersport C graders not riding a Yamaha R6, he rides a 2009 ZX-6R. Unlike the other boys Hamish has been slowly builing up his bike spec starting with our DB-03 suspension upgrade, then a custom tune, follow by a translogic QS install and now he is a racer!!!

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Matthew Ritter

SUPERSPORT 300 - #23 YAMAHA R3

Matthew is definaltey the youngest of the quartet at just 15 years old. Matthew is competing in the ultra competitive SS300 class and will also be racing at the ASBK events in 2025. The young Ritter has his sight sets on becoming one rapid little fella.

We can't wait to see what these 4 newbies have ahead of them!

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An all Inclusive Race Team

We love that we can provide a truly inclusive approach where riders and crew from all walks of life come together and share their passion for this amazing sport and follow their dreams.

Probably the best example over the years has been Colin Bone. 10 years ago, he was in his 40s, became a customer, was a pretty slow rider if we are honest but had a desire to race. Together we have traveled this journey together, one full of highs lows, memories and friendships for life. Now, he is in his 50s, hungrier than ever, he's in our official Race Team and has become a bloody fast rider with more to come. Colin's racing dreams have become a reality in a much larger way than he probably could have ever imagined.

A look back in time

Over the years we have shared the journey with so many wonderful people and its wonderful to see it continue. Grass roots is a it's a key part of our DNA and proud part of our history. The photos below show just a fraction of the amazing people we have worked with over the years.