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Published:
March 5, 2006
Orchard
FM DJs take on Somerset Rebels in go-karting challenge!
Riders
from Burnham-On-Sea's Somerset Rebels took on a team of fans,
and a group of DJs from Somerset's Orchard FM radio station during
a special go-garting challenge this week.
 The
fast-paced event was full of thrills and spills and was watched
by large crowds at the South West Karting Centre in Cheddar on
Saturday March 4th.
It
culminated in Ross Wheelaghan winning the final for the fans team,
ahead of Gareth Cross, also representing the fans, with Pavel
Ondrasik, Ray Dickson and Glenn Cunningham picking up the minor
places for the Rebels riders.
 Following
the rostrum celebrations, Rebels riders Glenn Cunningham and Magnus
Zetterstrom took to the track on mini moto bikes to entertain
the fans who had come to watch - and they were also joined by
British Superbikers Matthew and James Cox.
With the pre-season formalities now completed, the Somerset 'Mike
Manning Audio' Rebels turn their attention to winning their first
piece of silverware in 2006 when they take on local rivals Newport
Wasps next weekend in a two-leg challenge match for the BCA Vehicle
Remarketing Trophy.
A
successful press and practice session was also held on Friday
when the Rebels riders were introduced to the assembled press
and sponsors.
The
message from the riders to the packed venue was that nothing less
than reaching the end of season play-offs would be acceptable.
The team are looking to add to the Premier League Fours Championship
they won in 2005, their first ever trophy victory since joining
the Premier League in 2002.
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