Rain had washed out the event a fortnight before and racers were raring to go after the enforced lay-off.

Shannon Caisey proved the master of the Mini Bikes at the Southside raceway track, as he has in previous years.

Paulo Silva, who missed almost all of last year's competition, had to settle for the runners-up spot. Joshua Tumbridge claimed third place.

Mark Lightbourn took the overall win in the Scooter section but David Jones broke Team Benelli's podium dominance by notching second on his World Distributors machine. Ricky Perriers came in third.

Newcomer Davon Bailey, on board a Zip machine, showed promise by winning the opening heat. But his enthusiasm got the better of him in race two when he was dumped from the back of his machine while executing a wheelie, scuppering any chances of success he might have had for the rest of the day.

Vince (Dreads) Belboda took the honours in the Stock/Modified class, riding almost unchallenged on his NSR.

Dennis Wilson showed signs of improvement on previous outings by taking second and group veteran, Neville Latham, was third.

The Grand Prix class was a war of attrition with nobody dominating proceedings. Almost 75 percent of the field were forced out at one time or another -- mainly due to the speed of the machines.

Shannon Caisey, however, stayed in the running all day and took the glory, Alex Dowling placing second for his best ever finish.

Raymond Masters, making his class debut, brought his machine home third.

The next race day is planned for November 5 starting at Southside Raceway, St.

David's at 1.00 p.m. Entry, from opposite the boatyard, is $5 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 12. Those interested in racing can call 235-6436 or 235-8426 for details.