[Nick Goodall]

Why was it so long ago?

I'm pretty sure the last "big" international off road (10th) race was the 1996 Reedy Invitational at Marston's.

It was the best meeting i'd ever been to back then, there were the likes of Mark Francis, Jason Ruona from the U.S plus all the top European drivers at the time not forgetting the Brit's Craig, Ellis, Kevin Moore etc.

They invited the Top 3 under 16's and under 13's to come too so we had a great day racing against these guys.

I just wonder why it's never happened again, is it because there aren't really any "Reedy" sponsored races any more?? I know Mike isn't in good health but the brand is still going strong it would be great to see these meetings make a come back.

The format worked so well and it made for really good out and out racing all day long.