Next to take part in Road Racing News, revamped Oliver’s Mount Top 8 series is Burnley biking ace, John Marsh.
Fifteenth within the 2023 Steve Henshaw Gold Cup feature race, a collector of two top eight finishes at last year’s Barry Sheene Festival, his answers to the set of questions, are as follows:
Q1: First memory of Oliver’s Mount?
“Watching Lewis Arrowsmith race there for the first time, before I started.”
Q2: Favourite part about racing at the mount?
“The crowds and the paddock it’s a great atmosphere.”
Q3: Favourite section of Scarborough course?
“Tough one as I enjoy it all, but if I have to choose Jefferies jumps and Esses out in the dry feeling the elbow touch!”
Q4: Best moment thus far at Scarborough?
“Was my second ever meeting there (2023 Cock O’The North) making the A race, sun was out all weekend it’s been one of the best times I’ve had racing bikes.”
Q5: All time Scarborough racing hero?
“It would be easy to say one of your big names as there is some talent up front. I wouldn’t say hero but Andy smart, I have a lot of respect for him on and off track and I’d think there’s more to come from him yet.”
Q6: Is there one machine in particular that you would like to race at Scarborough?
“My dream machine is the one in my garage, 2022 CBR 600RR Honda. New to me a few months ago, spent a lot of time and money over winter getting her up to spec and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do this season.”
Q7: One word to describe Oliver’s Mount?
“Bonkers”
Q8: Most respected racing rival at Scarborough?
“Not had enough races there yet to name a rival, but I’m hoping Lewis Arrowsmith pulls his Honda out of retirement so we can have a play.”
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