Next to take part in Road Racing News, revamped Oliver’s Mount Top 8 series is seasoned TT rider, Buckingham’s Craig Szczypek.
Support-class Gold Cup race winner in 2024, a podium finisher on debut at Scarborough (2021 Bob Smith Spring Cup), his answers to the set of questions, are as follows:
Q1: First memory of Oliver’s Mount?
“Walking onto the start finish straight for my newcomers lap thinking how tight it is, this track.”
Q2: Favourite part about racing at the mount?
“The atmosphere of the event, the mini-TT name extends past the track to the paddock it has the same feel.”
Q3: Favourite section of Scarborough course?
“The jumps and the change of direction under the bridge heading up the hill feels amazing on a 600.”
Q4: Best moment thus far at Scarborough?
“Qualifying on pole on my debut (2021 Bob Smith Spring Cup) for one of the Twins races (B Race 1).”
Q5: All time Scarborough racing hero?
“Roddy Taylor. He’s taught me a lot around Scarborough and is always a massive help.”
Q6: Is there one machine in particular that you would like to race at Scarborough?
“A classic super-bike is the realistic answer, but I’d love to try out a ZX10R (Kawasaki) TT bike.”
Q7: One word to describe Oliver’s Mount?
“Unique”
Q8: Most respected racing rival at Scarborough?
“Everyone one who participates at Scarborough.”
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou