Fourth and fifth respectively within the Lightweight Manx GP’s of 2013 and 2014, a former Southern 100 rostrum finisher, 400 specialist Dave Corlett is the next rider to take part in Road Racing News, ten questions challenge.
A true stalwart of the Manx roads scene, his answers to the popular series of questions, are as follows:
Q1: Favourite National Roads Meeting?
“The Southern 100.”
Q2: Favourite Racing Bike?
“My Honda NC 30, it’s an ex Honda Britain machine, that was previously piloted by Phillip McCallen.”
Q3: What’s the best part of competing on the roads?
“The buzz you get.”
Q4: TT, North West 200 or Ulster Grand Prix?
“TT”
Q5: Most Respected Rival?
“Dave Taylor”
Q6: Best roads moment thus far?
“Battling with Dave Taylor in 2014 at the Southern 100, for a rostrum finish, within the opening 125/400 race.”
Q7: Is their one place or country in the world, where you would like to see a roads meeting held?
“Canada”
Q8: Who’s your road racing hero?
“Joey Dunlop”
Q9: Supersport or Superbike?
“Superbike”
Q10: Pole position or fastest lap?
“Fastest lap”
Words by Stevie Rial