MOULDEN’S MARCH MADNESS REPORT                                                                      4-4-09

By Jessica Moulden Racing PR

A huge month of March has come to an end for Jessica Moulden. Victoria’s leading female Formula 500 pilot has endured an up and down time, with strong results mixed together with some major disappointment.

It began back on the Labour Day long weekend as Bordertown’s Tolmer Speedway hosted the Australian Title. Moulden qualified in 11th position for the final before an excellent drive catapulted her to an outstanding fifth place finish, a superb result considering how the weekend began. “The weekend wasn’t looking so good, we underwent two engine changes before practice.” “In the final we just went one lap at a time, tried to pass as many cars as I could and a bit of luck went my way which was fortunate,” Moulden said.

The following weekend Laang International Speedway hosted the Flamecrusher Dual Crown. In Friday night’s winged 50-lap event, Moulden paced the field during the opening stages only to have the Jacobs ladder collapse, forcing chain issues and ending her chances of victory. “We got off to a good start but it just wasn’t to be, all credit to Jack Lee who got the job done in the end.”

A fortnight ago, Moulden headed to Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool to defend her Victorian Championship. Although unable to keep the coveted number one, Moulden put in a strong performance to finish third behind newly crowed Australian champion Brock Hallett and the inform Liam Williams. “I was stoked with third, it was definitely better than I expected. “The track was great to race on all night and finally I managed a podium finish at Warrnambool,” said a content Moulden.

A trip to Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway last Saturday night chasing the South Australian Championship proved to be testing time for all involved in the Moulden camp. Jessica went upside down during an early heat race, before a second lap incident in the B-Main saw her collect a rolling car resulting in major front end damage, bringing an end to the night. “I’d like to thank everyone who helped get me back out on the track after the first crash and it was unfortunate to finish the way we did, but that’s the nature of speedway racing.”

Extensive repairs and a rebuild of the spare parts innovatory will be required before Moulden hits the track over Easter, firstly at Bairnsdale Speedway on the Saturday before heading to Rosedale Speedway on Easter Sunday for rounds eight and nine of the RTS Chassis and Components Stampede Series. Moulden currently sits second in the series, just 14.5 points behind leader Matt Turner. “I’m really looking forward to getting back into the series and hopefully get a few more points which will keep me towards the front of the overall standings,” said Moulden.

Racefans are encouraged to keep an eye out for the new range of Jessica Moulden Racing T-Shirts when she visits a track near you.

Jessica would like to thank all her valued sponsors for their continued support: Race Shirts 4U, Swift Racing Products, Truline Post Drivers, McDonald Excavations, Jettco Developments, Design Effects Signage, Macey’s Bistro Warrnambool, Mount Noorat Freighters, Warrnambool Powdercoating and everybody else who helps out.