Paul Writes: - PS:

Posted: Sun 29 Jun 2003

Hi Silver Bullet.

I`ve just arrived back in NZ. You asked what my plans are for the future.
I`m unsure of next year as the classes combine into only 3 classes next year. Husky have not said whether they will race a 2 stroke 250 or a 450 4 stroke - or both.

Husky were happy with my results and progress and can see my potential. I consider myself to be very fortunate to be a part of the official Husqvarna Team, I really enjoyed riding the WR250 and I am very grateful to all the people who made my ride with Husky a reality. I plan to go back and race some more major races like the German Enduro at Zchopau and the Six Day in Brazil this year.

You asked if I prefer GNCC type races.
I like racing against other riders, I push hard when I chase someone. I love the cross country type racing we have here in NZ. I think this series is the most fun riding you can find in the world. The terrian is as close to a golf course as you can get in some races.

I would love to race in USA in the GNCC, but every thing takes time. Although, I really enjoyed the fresh challenges I faced in the W.E.C. The W.E.C. races are still a lot harder than every NZ enduro that I`ve ever raced in NZ, even with the road sections. The extreme tests are all harder than the trail tests we have in NZ and we have to race them!

The grass cross tests are mostly taped with tighter more technical, multi apex corners and not as fast as MX tracks. Some MX riders can adapt to race Enduros but they don`t have instant success. I think W.E.C is moving closer to MX but it is still a very different aspect of motorcycle racing. Yours in motorcycling.
Whibs. PS:Thanks heaps to the people who sent E-mails of support to me. It was good to hear that people were interested and following my progress.