Formula Three wrap - Glen Williams

**codgyoleracer** · 30th March 2010, 15:16

Hi all -
Had a great time this year. It all started over a beer with me and a few mates almost a year ago when we had an idea on how to build a lighter commuter bike by designing a new chrome moly frame for the SV650 and then develop that into something that handled half respectfully in just two months of testing prior to the kick off of the nats at Ruapuna.
We hit the ground running in the South Island - and other than a few gremlins in the wet with an electrical missfire at Ruapuna and some very close racing with Terry Fitzgerald and Jason we managed to head back to the north with an 11 point lead over Jason "Gimpy" Easton and his neat little Tigcraft Aprilia.
Manfield was a real dogfight - with no races being one by more than .2 of a second, - but i managed to head to Hampton with a 16 point lead.
Both Jason and Terry turned up with their game at Hampton and I knew it was going to be close - when the combination of the Tigcraft and Gimpys skills with the busy Hampton track proved to be very competitve.
Jason grabbed 5 of those 16 points back in the first race and i rode as hard as i had all year long to keep Terry Fitz at bay and secure 2nd place.
The 2nd race was a bun fight from turn one, with Terry and I getting away from a slightly slower starting Gimpy in the first lap - but it didnt last long! - until he was onto us. Unfortunatley a brake seal failiure in that race caused Jason to fall and to his credit he managed to miss my back wheel by what bystanders said looked like millimeters. I was very lucky and am thankfull for Jasons quick thinking and skills by managing to avoid me.
With that happened - it was a matter of securing the position (2nd) and winning the championship as a result.
The last race of the day and of the season was the TT title - and with the championship done and dusted it was all down to one race for the TT title. We had a great battle with Terry Fitz but unfortunatley Gimpy could not come and play with us for very long as his brake issues re-appeared. At the end though the cunning ole fox Mr Fitzgerald - drafted past me on the last lap of the last straight and "hijacked me" for the win.
Goodonya Terry - you still ride damm well and its a pleasure to share the track with you at speed.
Commiserations Gimpy - you pushed me to new limits , and that makes one feel young again! - (god knows i need plenty of that.........) :-)
Cheers to all the Kiwibikers that kept in touch and for all the support from mates and family , it was an awesome season in F3.

**KS34** · 30th March 2010, 15:24

Looked like an amazing season alright! fantastic to watch, the class is cool, two hand built bikes that couldnt be more different producing such close racing, the battle at Manfeild is the best race I have ever watched congratulations.

**woodyracer** · 30th March 2010, 15:28

So your frame made a difference?, looks great.

**Matt Bleck** · 30th March 2010, 15:41

Well done Glen!! It was great watching you guys battle it out, I was gutted for Jason but glad to see him back out there even if only for a while.

**Ivan** · 30th March 2010, 15:48

good stuff glen!
coming back for a 4th?

**Mental Trousers** · 30th March 2010, 16:33

watch out for the Triumph TT450 next year ...

Good onya old fella. I really enjoyed the F3 races. There were battles going on right throughout the field in each race and it was great to see.

When I saw your bike a couple of months back I thought you'd thrown on some old fairings just in case something happened at the trackday. I was surprised to see it unchanged at Hampton Downs, especially considering the presentation of your bike last year. But if you've been fiddling with frames that explains things.

**merv** · 30th March 2010, 16:54

Good on you Glen. "Champion" always has a nice ring to it eh

**Peter Smith** · 30th March 2010, 17:16

Good on ya Glen, the 3 of ya always put on a great show.

Now about that postie bike,

**Dreama** · 30th March 2010, 17:21

Well done Glen, awesome effort and all the more so for trying it with the innovation of a custom hand built frame. That requires skill, knowledge and courage .... all of which you clearly have.
Cheers mate.
Ed

**k14** · 30th March 2010, 18:32

Well done on the title, will see ya on track next year!

**SWERVE** · 30th March 2010, 18:48

Congrats Glen..............a deserved winner if there was one.

**White trash** · 30th March 2010, 20:18

They reckon it's harder to "hold" a championship than to win it in the first place. (I wouldn't know)

You've certainly had your work cut out this year Glen and it doesn't look to be getting easier

Well done man, very deserved title again.

**roadracingoldfart** · 30th March 2010, 20:25

Congrats Glen , another cup on the shelf aye. At least you dont have to make new stickers for the bike now lol. #1 again.
You and Gimpy and Terry are showing us all what F3 is all about ," differant stuff that works well " .
Next year we hope to have Neils bike in a top few place so watch out for him .

Respect , Paul.