The racing season still has yet
to begin, but already there’s a stir in the sheds of many, prepping oriental
super singles for battle.
Yes, the Nifty 50 is nearly upon
us again...
This annual charitable event has
grown legs over the years and is always a tremendous success. It makes
absolutely no sense why folks would spend so much time and effort for a
non-championship event in almost guaranteed cold damp conditions but, Mondello
does its best to be hospitable.
From its humble beginnings,
stemming from the mind of closet egomaniac Ed Byrne, with the help of our
fallen friend Aidan Lynam the Nifty 50 endurance race has grabbed the attention
of many. Past entrants include MotoGP stars Jeremy McWilliams and Scott
Redding, NW200 winner Glenn Irwin, TT racer Guy Martin as well as Irish
regulars Cody Nally and Derek Sheils.
Photographers, officials,
marshals on the banks, timekeepers and spectators come in droves to support
this madness and donate cash to the 3 charities nominated by the class winners.
This year’s Nifty 50 returns to
Mondello Park on Saturday February 24th with racing commencing at 11
(ish). More information is available on our Facebook page.
At the end of the day, 3 teams go
home champions, but in my book all involved are winners.
Words: Andy Quinn
Images courtesy John Burke, James Foley, Joe Connolly and James McCann
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