Never raced at TT or MGP, But part of me would love to!.Been racing for 19 yrs! (where does the time go?) i was a late starter (29), started the same day as a certain Jeremey McWilliams! ( i must have taken a wrong turn somewhere!!) seriously, i was and still am in it just for the fun.
Never took it too serious, but did put my mind (and expenses) to it in 1997, and won the Irish Clubmans 400 s/c championship.
Made my road race debut at Killalane (dont remember what year!) , enjoyed the expirience, but dont think i am really cut out for it!.
Since then, i have raced at Cookstown, Bush, Kells and Dundalk road races.On the circuits, Aghadpwey, Kirkistown, Bishopscourt, Mondello, Anglesely, Snetterton and ST Angeleo (Enniskillen).
I also competed in the KRC 6 Hr endurance races at Snetterton, best result was a 2nd in the 400 class.
I also remember finishing behind Andy Ibbot in a 600 B race sat Snetterton ( i was on my 400!) and was 5th!.
I have been lucky enough to have been able to compete in a couple of Parade laps around the TT circuit, but the most satisfying, was without doubt, when Alan Robinson(RIP) asked me, if i would like to ride in the Hondas 40th anniversary lap!!, Did i need asking twice?, No!, This was indeed an honour for me, to ride with all these esablished Honda TT Stars!
I could go on, as i would have so much to say, but suffice to say, i am eagerley awaiting next March to get out for my 20th season!
(ps, done a few yrs grass tracking and some Moto Cross and Grass Track races before the tarmac!>
Baylon
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