Canadian raider Myron Groening knows he will be a marked man when he guests at the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club's first meet at Clearwater Beach.

But despite swapping his 600cc machine for a 125cc bike the experienced racer aims to leave his competitors chewing on his brakedust when he takes to the circuit tomorrow.

"I've run with the number one plate on my bike at my home club for several years so I'm used to being the target man,'' said the man from Manitoba, whose brother Pat is a BRMC member.

"I don't know how things are going to be out there for me but practice was comfortable. It will be the first day on a new bike, which will be a major disadvantage -- I will not have a chance to get comfortable with it.

"But there's no doubt in my mind that I will make a good showing. I am an international rider, I've raced a lot of places I also know I have nothing to prove here. There's no money so I am going to come out and ride for fun and I think it will be a good showing.'' One factor in Groening's favour is that no-one else has raced at Clearwater either, the club only moving there this week from their previous venue at Southside.

"That will help me out immensely. I hope to be in the top 10 per cent that's for sure. I'll be disappointed if I'm not,'' he said.

"The equipment is in good shape. I've raced the whole of last season and I haven't fallen down and I'm not coming here to cause any damage to the bike or myself.'' Asked what he thought of the new venue he said: "I think it is better than not riding.

"There is here, for the young people or anyone that ends up in hospital from riding too fast on the street, an opportunity for them to use that aggression and ride so that when Monday morning comes around they will be a lot more relaxed, they won't have anything to prove and it will make the roads a lot safer.'' Racing starts at Clearwater at 1 p.m. tomorrow. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Those interested in racing should call 235-6436 or 235-8426.

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