Tony O'Brien Vespa 90 SS : Vespa Tuning: Vespa Racing

Paid a visit to my friend and now sponsor Norrie Kerr, MD and owner of VE Uk  yesterday.

My plan was to steal Norrie’s legendary Lc1 90SS Vespa on the pretence of a friendly visit and some cups of tea 🙂 …. sadly I didnt quite manage it as it wouldnt quite fit in my car..

Great to see him and some plans drawn up which will help me race next year with VE Uk support. Next season is looking good as my work commitments won’t affect racing as much and its great to have someone providing a platform for me who understands on what basis I have to race.

I first met Norrie back in 1986 when he tuned my road engine and converted it to one of his Autisa/Kawasaki conversions.. I still have the barrel. Racing interest followed and soon I was racing against the man himself. (see here as to my debut experience!!) They were great times in scooter racing and I’m honoured to have raced against such a legend and such a good friend. During my ‘newcomer’ year I even ended up riding one of Norrie’s machines as mine had failed in the practise session such is the kindness of the man.

Thanks for the day Norrie..and here’s to next year and onwards.