Michael Vroom (Vroomy)
After 40+ years in the red centre, it goes without saying that dirt bikes have a huge influence in Michael's life. Pursuing this passion led to a somewhat surprise finish of 3rd outright in Finke in 1997. This enthusiasm for racing, training and building bikes, coupled with the need to truly test himself against the elements, led to a Finke outright victory in 2001 - he is still the last bike rider to beat the cars!
2010 still resulted in a credible finish of 7th outright, however age and injuries take its toll in this sport....
Vroomy's love of bikes and getting out and exploring in the desert has not diminished; “I have lived here my whole life, and I still think this place is awesome - so vast and truly remote - we are fortunate to have this at our backdoor, and you would be crazy not to experience it!”
Currently, Vroomy's rides include a KTM Kit690 Rally and a trick 450 EXC-F . He also has an '89 and a '97 CR250 that are both ready for restoration when he has some spare time...