http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml Davis Family Racing: News Sun, 31 May 2009 22:40:54 -0500 http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/9fdb10da25cdc53faf497a45c92b0bfc_4a208fc2.writeback Fri, 29 May 2009 20:45:38 -0500 Well it has been a while hasnt it. Sorry everyone. If i was to update all that has been going on I would be typing for the rest of the day so here's a quick recap. April 4, 2009 Darren and I tied the knot on the infield at Premier Speedway, Warrnambool, Vic. What a fantastic day. Gavin White did the honours for us, reading from a Premier Speedway Program in front of the V52 Sprintcar. It was a casual, fun filled day and we really appreciate everyone for helping us celebrate our special day. I am now offically Deanne Mollenoyoux. If you wish to see any photos of the "Wedding of the Century" go to FaceBook. Wade Aunger was our photographer and did a FANTASTIC job. Before all this took place I had decided to officailly retire from racing Formula 500's. And to be honest, I do not regret it one bit. Everything is in Far North Queensland with my dad and is for sale. The car is finally sorted out of its previous bugs and ready to race. It is a bit of a shame that I feel I do finally have the car/engine package that I wished for a few years back (in my wonder years) but to be honest, I no longer have the ambition or desire to put them to use. I have lost my racing "fire" which used to put me to the front, I simply dont care about winning anymore so definately a good time to hang the helmet. This does not mean I have lost my love of motorsport all together.......My KX125 is my new obsession and I find it as a whole lot more bang for buck. Good, cheap fun. I can be found on my bike most weekends, good times. Speaking of Good Times. My Sprintcar racing "husband" had a fantastic season this year (aside from the start and demolishing a few engines) and brought the V52 home in second place for the Victorian Eureka Sprintcar Series. Champion!! He also scored for the year, Victorian Aggrigate 2nd, Best Presented Car and Crew and Most Heat Wins. Not to mention a 3rd in the Easter Sprintcar Trail at Premier. It was fantastic seeing him up on the podium with Robbie Farr and Max Dumesny. It was a great year for podiums for him but there is a time in every drivers career that they simply have to step back and priorotize. He will be taking the next year or two off to consentrate on his business (Swift Racing Products) and family (I want a bigger house, lol) Unfortunately racing a Sprintcar takes up a lot of valuable time and not to mention money. We just need to "pit" for a little while. However as a "celebration" of his successful year, and also a big thank you to his crew. Darren and a few other drivers took their cars out to Premier Speedway for a fun day. This was a day where crew and family (and whoever else you wished to bring along) could purchase a "day licence) and have a go at driving the Sprintcar around one of the most historical and prestigious tracks in the country. A great time was had by all. It was hard to wipe the smiles off Darrens crew all day. I was lucky enough to share in the fun too. Although it was not my first experience in a Sprintcar, it was a buzz to be racing around that track (which I hold very dear to my heart) in a 410ci Sprintcar. It was always a dream of mine to do so although in much different circumstances. I guess that was the closest I am ever going to realize old dream. How lucky am I? So thats pretty much my last 6 months. We are heading to USA for our honeymoon in August (yep, you guessed right, it will include the Knoxville Nationals) so Im sure Ill have much more news after that. Take care xoxo http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/9161ae0289e3deaa41689b5184f9bd84_4918f21b.writeback Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:46:51 -0600 A big congratulations to Swift driver and good friend Jessica Moulden for her feature win at Darlington last Saturday. What a great way to back up the absolutely stellar season she had last year. Also a very proud moment for Kate Searle who crossed the line in 2nd position making it a 1, 2 finish for the girls. Kate is definately one to watch this year with her raw talent starting to be backed by a bit more confidence. Another big attribute for Kate for doing it on her own. Kate (though not forgetting those who pitch in and give her an had when they can at the track) is her own crew chief, crew, driver, transporter and sponsor. What a woman, it is definately the girls year this year, watch out boys. Well done girls. http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/68ed6262f3773835d554f25e293db310_4910d2e2.writeback Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:55:30 -0600 2006 Swift "Big Girl" as constructed by Darren Mollenoyux and driven by Deanne Davis. (RHS mounted engine inside panels, neat looking design. See gallery for photos, will suit smaller framed driver) 2 x Kawasaki ZX6, one worked, one stock. 35mm FCR Carbies. K & N Filter. Dyna Ignition. Jettco Exhaust and muffler. 3 x top wings. 3 x front wings (used). 14 1/2" Kirkey Seat with half padding and swift head restraint (optional). Complete set of brand new unpainted panels. Many spare shocks, wheels, axles, torsion arms etc everything you need for many seasons racing. Enclosed trailer completely set up for F500, perfect deal to start in the sport, hook up trailer, head straight to track. Ready to go. $35 000. For enquiries, ring Geoff or Scott Davis 07) 40931208 or contact Swift Racing Products (for details on car only, will be sold by Davis's in FNQ) 0407547497 or email this site deannedavis@zoomshare.com Great package, many extras not listed, all must go due to retirement. http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/3dcd755554d813419d0e9744229b5c31_48f56e13.writeback Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:14:11 -0500 The Deanne Davis 2005/6 Q39 Swift Kawasaki is for sale. Various packages available (will be sold with fully worked Jettco 07 ZX6 or standard 01 ZX6, prices will vary). 35mm FCR carbies or standard, DYNA ignition or standard, all the options available. Plenty of spares and trailer, all for sale. Deanne is retiring so it all must go. Great way to get into the sport, proven reliable race winner ready to go. Easy to drive, easy to set up. Will suit smaller framed driver. Buy this car and spares and you will immediately be ready for the Oval Express Series. Deanne will be competing in the first round of the Queensland series at Cairns this weekend. For all enquiries please either email this site or approach the Davis Family Racing team at the track. Please no time wasters. http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/373993728d8c2a16146600c1411c6b95_48c5caf7.writeback Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:01:43 -0500 Night 1. Heat 1 - 1st. Heat 2 - 1st. Heat 3 - 3rd. Feature - 1st. Night 2. Heat 1 - 3rd. Heat 2 - 4th. Heat 3 - 4th. Feature - 4th. Thank you to GordonG Photography for some awesome shots of the night and John Keane for donating some photos. Both can be seen in my racing Gallery. http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/3dbb7c862b89cc4c06df79a089973af5_48b1dfff.writeback Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:26:07 -0500 Just thought I'd better let EVERYONE know that Darren Mollenoyux and I got engaged on the weekend! WOW right? He even had picked the ring (which is perfect) and had it sized correctly ready to go. Needless to say I flashed my new bit of bling at everyone I knew at the Avalon Swap Meet yesterday :-) Thanks to everyone for their well wishes, my head is still in a cloud........ http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/eaee1e997031bafb4babfb9062c8fcb2_48aca7e4.writeback Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:25:24 -0500 Heat 1 - 1st Heat 2 - DNF involved in "incident" on start, damaged the battery. Heat 3 - wing adjuster was bent in "incident", didnt realize till I hit the track and the wing fell forward. Had to let the wing go on the start so I could change gears then grabbed the wing adjuster and pulled the wing forward against the force of racing (it went back under speed) then did 10 laps hanging on to the wing and steering with one hand. Did most of the steering with my feet, very interesting way to get around. Lucky the car was kinda loose, what an experience. Finished 3rd with the worse arm pump anyone could imagine! My arms swelled up so huge and were hard as rocks, ooooouuuuuucccccchhhhhh. Started out of 4 in the feature, got up to 3rd then stuffed up in the wet on the pole line and finished 4th. Another eventful night at Cairns International Speedway.... Big thanks to Dad, Bro and Kev for helping out during the night and to all the volunteers at Cairns International Speedway for making the night possible. Congratulations to Jamie Korte (Qld #2) on his feature win. http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/d9666eac82ed24af712cccf651844e15_48a11f91.writeback Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:49 -0500 Hi Everyone! Well if you havent checked out my racing calendar I am going to be racing at Cairns International Speedway this weekend. When I last raced there in June we had the regulator rectifier play up and ended up running the heats with a flat battery. It wasnt until the final we were able to put in an extra battery so we could get through the race. We ended up coming home in second spot behind my good friend Bryce Allen (who has been blistering fast of late, one to look out for in this years Oval Express Series for sure). Hopefully, with the help and dedication of my Dad and brother Scott, this problem will be dealt with before Saturday night and we will be back up to speed. I sure am looking forward to some sunshine and warm weather after the frost and rain here in Warrnambool. See you all there. Deanne http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/5496a9b0936ea9a194c0b97b08d5af0f_487a8ff0.writeback Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:29:52 -0500 With the winter months now in full swing, the Formula 500's once again are in season at Cairns International Speedway. A stellar line up of competitors rocked the northern track on the 28th of June. With names such as Jamie Korte (current Qld #2), David Baxter and Deanne Davis traveling from afar to join well known locals such as Bryce Allen and Glen Underwood, the night was guaranteed to be an exciting one. All drivers had spent the "off season" developing their cars and engines to try to gain the extra edge to win. Car manufacturers varied from Swift, Pace, LGM, Eagle just to name a few. A popular choice for engine modifications was clearly Jettco Developments with Bryce Allen, Deanne Davis and Jamie Korte all displaying the Jettco sign on their Yamaha's and Kawasaki's. It seemed to be the right choice for the night with Deanne winning heat one and Bryce taking out heat two and three. Mother Nature threatened to cancel the night with light rain before the feature races but it just turned out to be the moisture needed as the track became faster. Allen and Davis started on the front row, once again ready to resume the rivalry of last year. Allen was quick to get the jump on the start and charged into turn one with Davis and Underwood in tow. Underwood challenged Davis in the opening laps before an unsuccessful pass attempt caused him to momentarily half spin where Davis opened up the gap between them. Bryce and Deanne ran fast, clean laps and finished a Davis Transport 1, 2. Glen Underwood came in 3rd and Jamie Korte in 4th. With results like these, it is fair to say Cairns International Speedway is once again developing some talented drivers to compete with the best in this class. For more information, see www.formula500.com.au. Release by M.A.D Formula 500 Club. http://deannedavis.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/1a60160a153ba018d24c0e551ded49b8_486c0f5d.writeback Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:29:33 -0500 Heat 1 - 1st Heat 2 - 4th Heat 3 - 3rd Final - 2nd Congratulations to Davis Transport sponsored driver Bryce Allen on his feature win. Full report to follow.