Gavin's Aussie Sidecar Story

11/11/2025 1h 4min Temporada 1 Episodio 11

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Episode Synopsis

Gavin Porteous started racing sidecars in the 70’s and has ticked off a number of sidecar racers bucket list items since then.He has competed from one coast to the other of Australia, including the Laverton TT in 1976, chalked up some laps around Mount Panorama, and did a couple of years at the Isle of Man in the early 90’s.It was an honour to chat with Gav, about his time racing andbuilding sidecars, and what it is like to now be helping a sidecar team that does reliability trials.**The Sidecar Club of Victoria are running a sidecar come andtry day on Sunday November 30, 2025. It is at Broadford Motorcycle Sports Complex, costs $120 for passengers, sidecars are free. Helmet, leathers, back brace and adequate footwear are essential. For more information or to bookcontact Ruth on 0417 568 396.