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OPINION: RAY CULLY
That’s Ray Cully!
55 lurched forward and settled
to rest at the top of the dune.
Naturally, I completed my
sentence, “Oh my lord… that was
awesome!” No-one guessed
how close I had thought I was to
death. But what I didn’t recognise,
was that I’d just been bitten by
the 4WDrive bug!
From my first cheap bunky to
that flash rig adorning the top of
my toolbox I was officially a 4WD
nut. My heart burst with pride as
my fiancé, and I picked up the
keys to our brand-new TI Patrol
wagon finished in black over
charcoal with grey leather. What a
rig! Only bettered by a fully loaded
HSE Discovery 4 many years
down the track.
I eventually left the tools so
that I could work on my vehicles
as a hobby, not a familiar chore.
And I found the pleasures
of creative outlets such as
photography and writing.
As a freelance writer, I’ve had
the privilege to work with some of
the biggest names in the industry.
For nearly two decades, I’ve
enjoyed spending time with many
different types of 4WDrives from
reviewing the latest offerings
from manufacturers to sharing an
owner’s passion and enthusiasm
for their unique custom rigs.
I’ve met some truly amazing
individuals along the way,
particularly on a leisurely lap
around our big island. I’ve
always found that no matter the
generation, gender or background
of a 4WDriver, we all share a
passion for our vehicles and the
enjoyment they bring to explore
and experience areas we couldn’t
otherwise visit. 4WDriving
in Western Australia offers
spectacular places to visit and
rewarding tracks to drive. Plus,
I will proudly say that us West
Aussies can be a clever bunch
– and we can create some great
products, with smart design and
quality manufacturing.
I’m looking forward to sharing the
best of WA. They say WA stands
for Wait A while, but hey what
better way to unwind than to kick
back and wait a good long while
somewhere special?
Keep the wheels rolling.
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