EUMSC Karting Report: From Winning to Losing

The English do not seem to be able to hold onto trophies!  From losing atrophy, only to be found by a dog named Pickles in 1966, to their inability toretain any type of form for more than two consecutive games.  Now, another Englishman has had hisreward snatched from before him.  Thesubjects in question are a Sir William Scott Douglas IVth and his gloriousthird place trophy earned at Racing Karts in Livingston.  While the competitors were out celebrating the success of EUMSC’s karting event and the triumph of certain individuals, this prize trophy was stolen.

Before certaineyebrows are raised given the same incident occurring last time with IV, thetrophy is nowhere to be found within The Auld Hoose.  The trophy was stolen from a well lit path beside a busyEdinburgh street on the 17th March 2008.  The sharp ones among you may ask whether it was wise toleave this treasured possession unguarded in the early hours of the morningfollowing St. Patrick’s Day (well not according to the Pope, but everyone thatnight seemed to think so!) close to the student haven of Pollock Halls.  My answer would be that club captainMr. Ian Munro seemed to think so and as we all know the judgement of EUMSCcaptain can never be questioned, despite the said person’s monopoly of theUtter Nutter Award since joining the club.

 

Having chased a randompasser by, who dared touch the cup, half way across Edinburgh (by chase I meanhe walked EUMSC club members drove) they returned to find the cup missing.  After careful searching aninterrogation of witnesses, it was discovered that an unknown drunk studentsporting an unusual green, black and white hat had been seen in thevicinity.  Any information leadingto the safe return of this trophy will be rewarded with a title when IV is PM.

 

Turning back severalexciting, action-packed hours; Scotland’s finest racing drivers had turned upat the Fiat Punto Sanctuary in Livingston.  Unfortunately ‘crazy Dave’ did not arrive, but rumour hassince spread that he is residing in a Brazilian jail for a vicious fightinvolving Felipe ‘the bastard’ Massa. On the track, the new karts and layout provided a challenging and hugelyentertaining competition for everyone involved.  Competition was stiff; the final consisting of four Scottishchampionship karters and two previous EUMSC Fresher Karting winners.  Not only was the racing good at the topof the leader board, but throughout the night there were quick times and strongracing from everyone.  Almost alltimes were within a couple of seconds of the fastest time and given previousevents that I have been part of this would have almost certainly led to a slotin the final.

 

The final podiumcontained two of our current members; in first and with the fastest time Ian‘Big E’ Munro and in third Scott ‘IV’ Douglas.  Worth noting that Scott, as ever, was humble insuccess!  A fun event was had byall and thanks must be given to Ian because where previous people have failed,he managed to succeed.  Also, maybehalf a clap to Scott who managed to attract no-one from Glasgow, his onlytask.  Celebrations continued inthe pub after; with drinks, good music (one person did not think so),entertainment (coin rugby and the now infamous glass spinning game) and offcourse good banter.  This night wascrowned by a majestic feast courtesy of K2 Pizza (EUMSC voted best Pizza Placein the world!!!!) (Can we have free Pizza please?)

 

It was only on the wayhome from this feast, with spirits high that this disgusting thief struck andtook a little bit of IV’s soul with him. I think that Ian and I must apologise as it may be considered that weplayed a small part in the crime, but personally this is overly critical.  This crime, however, will not dampenthe joyous occasion and all that can be said is BRING ON THE NEXT EVENT!

 

Author:  Steven Campbell

Owner of the ‘Day ofFun’ franchise, and

Inventor of Gilgameš or Quest (have not decided yet)

 

P.S. this article mayhave been exaggerated for dramatic effect.

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