Track upgrade puts BMX riders in the spotlight

ALL the action at Ballarat-Sebastopol Rush BMX Club will be well lit, following the installation of four state-of-the-art LED lighting towers.

Rush president, Rob Pompe said the lights and their placement have been specially designed for the Marty Busch Reserve track.

“They’ve been installed for the best effect at night, mindful of not disturbing neighbours nearby, and set up to BMX Australia standards so there are no shadows,” he said.

Mr Pompe said the lights mark a “huge milestone” for the growing club.

“We can now run night events after work hours. That was something we could never do, even in daylight savings, because once it gets dark it gets dangerous.

“Now there’ll be a lot more Friday and Saturday night racing scenarios involved. More coaching and training hours will be offered which gives parents more flexibility,” he said.

“It will help the kids to develop more in their training and allows us more freedom to hold events so they can race, and kids from other towns can come and race.”

Grateful to the City of Ballarat for their support, Mr Pompe put Cr Des Hudson in the spotlight.

“He’s been an integral part of this happening the way it has, and other things we’re pushing for at the club, like a new start gate. He’s a massive ongoing advocate for the club.

“The club and the committee have come so far in the last two years. We can’t wait for people to come and join, and enjoy the sport,” he said.

The lights were installed of the fourth of this month, and the RUSH committee is learning to operate the system before it’s ‘lights up,’ when events return.