A 200 Km/h blast down the back straight of Symmons Plains isn’t everyone’s idea of a cruisy Sunday, but for St.Giles participant Matthew Dilger the dash around the circuit was his idea of perfection.
As a guest of the Light Car Club of Tasmania, Matthew was strapped in for his hot laps alongside Richard Morgan in his VH Holden Commodore.
“I can’t even it explain it. It was all fantastic,” said Matt
This was Matt’s first time riding shotgun in a race car, but the Launceston local is a long time attendee of motorsports events across Tasmania.
“I go to the supercars whenever they’re here,” Matt said.
Photos courtesy: Scotty B Photography.
After his hot lap Matt was greeted by St.Giles CEO, and circuit racer, Honni Pitt.
“I know how close knit and supportive the motor racing community is, but to be able to have one of our clients out there on the track is really something else,” Ms Pitt said.
“This experience is great for clients like Matt, but it’s something we can only do through the support and generosity of individuals and clubs who are willing to help St.Giles provide these opportunities to our clients.”
Before the day was over St.Giles had also received two donations from the Hobart Sporting Car Club.
Bruce Thomas, the organising committee chair for Baskerville 1000 and the Autocraft Symmons Plains 6 Hour, presented the cheque to Ms Pitt and said supporting community organisations was something that motorsport fraternity has done for generations in Tasmania.
“Our club has a strong commitment to supporting local charities through fundraising and donations at our Baskerville 1000 and Symmons 6 hour events,” Mr Thomas said.
“We’ve been doing this for 6 Years now, raising over $15,000 in cash and goods which has all been donated to local organisations.”
