By Next to take part in Road Racing News, revamped Oliver’s Mount Top 8 series is CB 500 expert, race winner at the 2023 Barry Sheene Classic, Liam McPherson.
The former Oliver’s Mount CB 500 Championship runner-up answers to the set of questions, are as follows:
Q1: First memory of Oliver’s Mount?
“First real memory of Oliver’s Mount was watching highlights on YouTube from the 2016 Spring Cup.”
Q2: Favourite part about racing at the mount?
“The closeness of the paddock & general craic with all the other racers. Just brilliant to be around.”
Q3: Favourite section of Scarborough course?
“Think it’d have to be the section from Mountside down over the jumps with the front-end wagging, always looking to push you towards the trees on the left!”
Q4: Best moment thus far at Scarborough?
“Finishing 2nd overall in the Cock O’ The North (CB 500 class) in 2023.”
Q5: All time Scarborough racing hero?
“Think it’d have to be Dean Harrison; his results speak for themselves.”
Q6: Is there one machine in particular that you would like to race at Scarborough?
“Wouldn’t mind racing a classic superbike of any description round the mount.”
Q7: One word to describe Oliver’s Mount?
“Awesome”
Q8: Most respected racing rival at Scarborough?
“Eh, not sure if I’d say I’ve had any real rivalries, would say anybody that’s raced round Oliver’s Mount has my respect.”
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
