Fullnoise: How was the overall experience with the Penrite Oils Honda MX Team at Raymond Tce and leading up to the event?
Banks: The experience was great and I was very lucky to get an opportunity like I did. I am a bit bummed that it didn't turn out how I would have liked it to with results. There were a couple setbacks that happen on the day but I learned from them and that is racing.
My mechanic was Blair,is a awesome guy and builds great bikes. I stayed with him in Melbourne the week prior so I got to know him and his New Zealand accent pretty well! (haha)
Fullnoise: How nervous were you and did it have an effect on how you ride?
Banks: I didnt really get nervous at all, and I don't think that had any effect on the way I rode. I was pretty comfortable being apart of the team so everything was all good there. I think I had too high expectations from myself and really wanted to do well and that may have had an effect on how I rode, but I learned from that.
Fullnoise: As you told us leading up to the Raymond Tce round, you where on your way back from a broken wrist, combined with the race being the first time you have raced the Honda 450, did that make things a little more difficult leading into the weekend?
Banks: My wrist injury is fine now, the time I had off the bike may have put me back a little but I am getting on track again now. Everything was new to me at Raymond terrace, New team, new class, new bike which does make it a little more difficult compared to the other guys who have been on their bikes all season long, but I don't believe they are any excuses for my results as I believe I was a comfortable fit for the team.
Its hard to expect to do well in the first race, but I believe if I got a good amount of time in the MX1 class I would improve my results quickly.
