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Taree technician is best in Oceania
The Australian came out tops in Yamaha's MC Tech GP, and he'll now travel to Japan in 2012 for the equivalent international eventGlenn Merriman from Fineline Motorcycles in Taree (NSW) has scooped first spot at Yamaha Technical Academy’s Oceania Motorcycle Technician Grand Prix.
Merriman was runner-up in 2009 and also competed in 2005, giving him a decisive advantage over the six other competitors.
The MC Tech GP features a challenging theory exam, combined with seven practical tasks.
“My attendance at previous Tech GPs stood me in good stead, but the key to winning was a methodical approach with plenty of reference to the technical manual,” says Merriman. “It’s a great feeling to come out on top after coming so close in the last GP.
“The event is a great challenge for technicians who otherwise don’t see much in the way of incentives in our industry. So winning is great, but even to make the finals is an honour and I’m pleased to be working in a dealership that sees the benefit of the Tech Grand Prix.”
Merriman has now qualified to compete in Yamaha’s World Technicians GP, which will be held in Japan in October, 2012. Merriman will be joined in Japan by 2009 winner, Greg Dodt, as the two Oceania representatives.
Meanwhile, second position featured a dead heat between Kiwi Jeremy Read from Filco Farm and Sport in Nelson (NZ) and Steven Teese from Jimboomba Motorcycles (Qld).
The seven finalists were selected from over 100 applicants working in Yamaha dealerships across Australia and New Zealand.
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