What is your best road racing moment to date !
28th
in the Ultralightweight after starting 89th on a bike I have never ridden before (getting a replica) and 41st in the Junior
MGP in 2008 after starting 76th.
What is your worst moment
to date !
Missing a replica by 1 second in the Junior in 2008.
Who are your current road racing heros
I dont really
have one all my heros are past unfortunately.
Why Yamaha?
Prior to
buying my first R6 I had nearly always had Suzuki. I still use a Suzuki everyday to go to work. I test rode the
GSXR and R6 back to back and the R6 came out top because it put a grin on my face. When I bought my second R6 it
was a no brainer for me because there's not much in it in performance terms across the range but I think the R6 is the
best looking. Pretty much the same thinking with the R1 really. I liked the look of it and although it not meant
to have the bhp of the GSXR horsepower isnt everything. I now have a Suzuki SV as well.
Why
Arai Lids?
They're very comfortable. They aren't bulky and I find some lids are.
I like it when the air vents work and aren't on there just for show.
Where did you get your helmets
design from?
I designed it myself, and drew up the artwork. Piers Dowell paints them
for me.
What do you enjoy about bike racing?
I like riding fast and not
having to worry about the traffic. Racing keeps me sane. I've also meet some really good friends through racing.
What's your favourite short circuit?
I used to like Cadwell but Ive struggled
there the last few times with the R1. Snetterton remains a favourite because I've had some good results there.
Anglesey makes me laugh - anywhere you can scrape the side of your fairing because the grip is so good should make you laugh!
What's your favourite road circuit?
I enjoy the TT and the Southern but I really
like the Jurby South Road
What aspirations do you have as far as road racing is concerned?
I never thought Id get this far so I'm really chuffed to be doing what I'm doing. I'd just like to
be as quick as possible.
Would you consider racing in Europe?
I went to
Frohburg last year and had a great time. I was suprised how many people follow what Im up to in Germany. Horice
is on the cards depending on the Euro!
Are you going to race in Ireland?
Skerries
in 2008 and Kells 2009. More to come in 2010 hopefully.
Have you tried any other motorsport?
Yeah but nothing too serious I've jumped in the chair with Michael Masheter. I've had a go at twin engine
go-karts and I've raced a JCB. I also had a go at moto x and I'm really crap at it.
Do
you have any mentors?
Mmmm I suppose so although I don't really think of them like that they're
friends first and foremost.
Do you mind being in a male orientated sport?
No
don't really think of it like that.
How do the blokes take it when you beat them?
Depends on the bloke. Most of them you can have a laugh with afterwards. If you can't, says more about
them doesn't it?
Have you met any other lady racers?
Yep I've met
most of them can only count a couple as friends though.
Is there a reason why you have no major sponsor?
Probably because I don't ask! Seems a bit cheeky asking someone to pay for your hobby! I get help which
I appreciate. Most if not all my money goes into racing.
Who prepares your bikes?
Id love to be able to say I do it all myself but I don't. Huddy does everything he does all the hard work behind
the scenes. I can change my own wheels but in my own time! I can do some things but I'm a bit slow and can
never find the right tool straight away! At the Manx our friend Dan has taken charge race week as Huddy is racing as
well.
How long have you been racing?
Since 2002
How
long have you been riding bikes?
I got my first bike at 16. My first ever go on a bike was
at the back of the grandstand on the TT course.
