Original Message

Back in the early 70's at Flemington they let all the fans come to victory lane and be in photos etc. I was a Billy O fan and he won in the Norcia 81 coupe. After the photos I asked Billy if I could sit in the car when he got back to the pits. He said jump in with me and ride back. I was amazed and jumped in with him. He started it up and said you can steer! Somehow I made it without hitting anything or anyone, I'm sure Billy would have grabbed the wheel if he needed to. I will remember that for the rest of my life and maybe that is what got me hooked.