By Amongst the most versatile racers of his generation, equally capable of BSB title success, roads circuit triumphs, DAO Racing’s Josh Brookes is eager to scratch the Northwest 200 victory itch.
A previous lap-record holder from 2014, podium finisher x3, the Australian is no stranger to running at the sharp end of NW200 races but as-yet has not found the formula for a victory accolade.
“I still haven’t won a race at the Northwest and that bothers me a bit.
Riders like Alastair Seeley have lots of wins around here and although I don’t see that as a target, there is still that thing inside you that thinks I could have, should have, would have won at least once by now.
And I have still got that desire that makes me want to come back and try.”
Carl Cox Motorsport/Uggly and Co GSXR 750 Suzuki, Superstock, Superbike Honda equipped for May’s Supersport, 1000cc encounters around the 8.9 miles in distance Triangle course, the 2017 Senior Classic TT winner added:
“I will be forty-three next month, but I don’t think the incentive to succeed dulls with age. The experience and knowledge you get from competing across a-lot of different race series gives you something that you can bring to the party.
But experience does not make you brake later or open the throttle earlier; it only helps provide a safer passage through tricky terrain.
I was miles away from a win or even a podium last year but there have been moments in the past when it could have been. Logically my best chance is in the Superbike class, and I still think it is a realistic possibility. I am still chasing it.”
Quotes courtesy of Stephen Davison.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Davison.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
