By Next to take part in Road Racing News, revamped Oliver’s Mount Top 8 series is Southern 100 newcomer last year, new wave Welsh road racer Arran Hands.
Fourth x2 on debut at Scarborough (2024 Barry Sheene Festival), his answers to the set of questions, are as follows:
Q1: First memory of Oliver’s Mount?
“Pulling up into paddock C and seeing how steep the hill was up to the esses!”
Q2: Favourite part about racing at the mount?
“The paddock life, meeting all the fans and seeing how friendly everyone is.”
Q3: Favourite section of Scarborough course?
“Has to be Jefferies Jumps!”
Q4: Best moment thus far at Scarborough?
“Had a couple of 4th places finishes in the B races (2024 Barry Sheene Festival), first time there in sketchy conditions.”
Q5: All time Scarborough racing hero?
“John McGuinness”
Q6: Is there one machine in particular that you would like to race at Scarborough?
“Manx Norton or an old BSA.”
Q7: One word to describe Oliver’s Mount?
“Narrow!”
Q8: Most respected racing rival at Scarborough?
“I’ve not really got a rival, but I’d like to get close to John Marsh and see that curly hair blowing in the wind!”
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
