My weekend at Monza was one I would not be too keen to repeat in a hurry, not only for my on-track difficulties but for a few dramas off the track too.
Between the two races, Sam and I returned back to our motorhome so I could change out of my leathers and - normally - go to the hospitality unit for lunch before race two. When we got back to the bus we noticed a few people hanging around and they seemed to be a bit close to the bus, near our private car. So, we took a decision to eat at the motorhome so I could hang out all my riding gear, leathers, boots, gloves, to dry between races. Sam had just left to go and take care of lunch and I took my eyes off the window for about 2 minutes. As I got back to my window-seat security post I found a guy actually walking off with my leathers! I ran out of the motorhome and chased him at which time he dropped the suit and ran!
While I took a rest and prepared for race 2, Sam and Tyson sat outside enjoying the sun and protecting my race wear. Before we knew it, Tyson started barking away and made chase around the back of our bus. Four young boys scattered off in different directions, with their back packs. Tyson chased them right out of the motorhome area! He then came back looking all pleased with himself. After race two he saw some other guy entering Neil Hodgson's motorhome, whilst Neil should have been at the press conference and he chased him too... only to find out it was Neil!! We were all glad of the extra security. I know the fans like to go home with a souvenir from the track and I am more than happy to find a poster, some stickers, a T-shirt or whatever else is available. But please guys, not our racing equipment. We need it.
