Darwin agronomist Robert Wesley-Smith- aka Rural Rebel Rob- displaying motorbike racing trophies he won in the Northern Territory. When the ABC recently asked for information about early motorbike adventures in Darwin, Wes wrote an acount of how in l969 he was in a group, mainly mounted on 250cc Yamahs DT 1's, which made a quick return trip from Darwin to the Nourlangie safari camp , run by The Great White Hunter , Alexander Allan Stewart, part of celebrations to mark 100 years of settlement.
His gripping story was read over the airwaves . It detailed a wild ride through much dust , coping with poor air filters and rough roads which took a toll on bikes. A member of the party wrote to Yamaha and received five motors and new filters for nix.
Wes got involved in motorbike scramble races and motorcross events and won the first three NT championships.
