presents the
Jim Barry Wines
Official of the Month
February 2009 Winners
David Atkinson & Phil McGee 
For February we have two winners for Official of the Month. Both Gentleman receive this award for outstanding services to the Mount Gambier LC & MCC. David and Phil both receive a certificate of achievement from MSA along with a bottle of Jim Barry Wines as a thankyou for their work. Following is a profile for both David & Phil.
February 2009 Official of the Month Profile - David Atkinson
Name: David Atkinson
Age: 62
Place of Birth: Kendal, Cumbria, England
Occupation: Retired
Pets: Dog
Hobbies: Motorcycling
Club: Mount Gambier Motor Cycle & Light Car Club Inc.
Age when started Riding: 15
What was your first Machine: Triumph Tiger Cub 200cc
What made you decide to participate in this sport as a Rider/Coach/Official: My family were keen motorcylists
Racing/Coaching/Officiating Achievements: Moderate success at Moto-Cross in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. As a level 4 offical at the early G.P’s at Phillip Island doing Machine Examining.
Discipline: Moto- Cross and Road Racing
Do you travel to events: Yes
Who do you travel with: Other motor- cycle enthusiasts
Goals for the future: Continue to make Mac Park a “Happy” road race track
Role Models inside the sport: Laurie Fox O.A.M.
Role Models outside of the sport: My father
Best part about Racing/Officiating/Coaching: The comradery of motorcycle racers
Worst Part about Racing/Officiating/Coaching: Mis- Information spread by people with personal grievences
Racing/Officiating/Highlight: Never having to lodge a protest to M.S.A. because it couldn’t be resolved in over 30 years of being a Key OfficalSponsors: My wife
Any Pre Riding/Officiating rituals/special meals etc: Wake- up
Favourite Food: My wife’s
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Bike: Seeley Condor
Favourite Track: McNamara Park
Favourite sport outside of Motorcycling: Soccer
Favourite sporting team(s): Manchester United
February 2009 Official of the Month Profile - Phil McGee
Name: Phil McGee
Age: 48
Place of Birth: Millicent S.A.
Occupation: Mill Hand
Pets: Maltese/Shih Tzu cross ("Shit Head")
Hobbies: Motorcycling, Gym, Yoga, Walking & Cycling.
Club: Mount Gambier Motor Cycle & Light Car Club Inc.
Age when started Riding: 11
What was your first Machine: 1964 Yamaha 80cc
What made you decide to participate in this sport as a Rider/Coach/Official: My love of Motorcycles and racing.
Discipline: Road Race (formally Motocross)
Do you travel to events: Moto GP & Superbikes at Phillip Island as a spectator whenever possible.
Who do you travel with: Whoever is going but usually other members of our club.
Goals for the future: 10 years as a Race Secretary then move on to higher positions that require less hours.
Role Models inside the sport: Laurie Fox
Best part about Racing/Officiating/Coaching: Seeing the smiles on the rider's faces after a great weekend of racing.
Worst Part about Racing/Officiating/Coaching: Having to deal with people that think they are the only ones at the meeting.
Racing/Officiating/Highlight: This is it!
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Colour: Red
Favourite Bike: Ducati 749
Favourite Track: Mac Park (but love riding at Philip Island)
Favourite sport outside of Motorcycling: Football
Favourite sporting team(s): Port Adelaide : (
Past 2009 Official of the Month Winners
January 2009 - Sara Davies - Port Pirie - Click Here
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