Article Published: 04 November 2008
By Chris Derby-Lewis

Federated Board Car Winner 2007 & 2008
Significant achievements in the Paarl Homing Union racing season in the Federated Board of Homing Unions.

During 2008 the racing season kicked off with competition being tough from the first race. Derek Knoetzee does it again for Bergrivier North Pigeon Club being, “Crowned Board Champion” in the Federated Board of Homing Union for the 2008 Racing Season again’st ±750 members competing with bird limits exceeding 8500 pigeons on race day. Luck has nothing to do with it, he has always been an astute fancier who is able to compete with the best at the highest level! The Union Points Winner for 2008 is Jan Kruger of Bergrivier North Pigeon Club.

Anwar Herbert Car Winner for 2007 & 2008 with winning bird for 2008

From New Orleans we have Anwar Herbert who achieved phenomenal success with his Denorras and the Bushart x Houben pigeons during the 2007 and 2008 racing seasons by winning the car race in 2007 with the most points accumulated by his Blue Hen FB05 – 8709 and his Blue Check Cock FB05 – 8699. A feat which he repeated during 2008 with his Blue Cock FB06 – 16466, “two motor cars in two years” Well done!!. The New Orleans Pigeon Club total 17 members and the Club Champion for the 2008 season is David Ruiters with 5 wins, runners up Sammy October with 5 wins and in 3rd Place; Anwar Herbert 3 wins. As this season ends so starts the beginning and high expectations for the 2009 season. Remember guys “It is those who persevere for whom the victory is sure to follow”

Chris Derby-Lewis
PRO for the Federated Board of Homing Unions