By Next to take part in Road Racing News, revamped Oliver’s Mount Top 8 series is esteemed classics racer, Angela Cragg.
Lansdowne classic series, Clubman’s 500cc Champion, a rostrum finisher at the Pre-TT Classic Road Races in 2024, her answers to the set of questions, are as follows:
Q1: First memory of Oliver’s Mount?
“Watching my dad race there in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Then again in the 2000’s.”
Q2: Favourite part about racing at the mount?
“Probably being the next generation in the family to race there, as it’s not just another circuit.”
Q3: Favourite section of Scarborough course?
“Either, from Mere (Hairpin) up to the esses. Or the back straight. Or Drurys down to Mount side.”
Q4: Best moment thus far at Scarborough?
“My first time there (the hot weather definitely helped) and completing the challenge for the first time.”
Q5: All time Scarborough racing hero?
“My dad”
Q6: Is there one machine in particular that you would like to race at Scarborough?
“My 250 Manx Norton.”
Q7: One word to describe Oliver’s Mount?
“Iconic”
Q8: Most respected racing rival at Scarborough?
“Anyone who lines up on the grid. It’s not for everyone!!”
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
