At the end of 1995, I went to Italy to inspect 5 different kart manufacturers for importing/sale to Australia. In these travels I caught up with 500cc World GP rider, Luca Cadalora.

Luca was in the peak of his career and what a great honour it was when he insisted in driving us around Bologna. He was truly a very nice person and was happy to chat with me about his current racing situation during a sensitive period of trying to close a deal with Honda.

In 1996, Luca ended up on a small budget Honda bike where he finished the 1996 season with only 2 wins, but 3rd in the championship behind the Factory Repsol Honda's of Doohan and Criville.