Fifth in last years Newcomers B Manx Grand Prix, Kent’s Ian Stanford is the next rider to take part in Road Racing News, ten questions challenge.
A consistent challenger for Ultra Lightweight wins, top three finishes at Oliver’s Mount, his answers to the popular series of questions, are as follows:
Q1: Favourite National Roads Meeting?
“Scarborough Gold Cup, Oliver’s Mount.”
Q2: Favourite Racing Bike?
“RS 125 Honda”
Q3: What’s the best part of competing on the roads?
“The adrenaline and respect between riders and supporters.”
Q4: TT, North West 200 or Ulster Grand Prix?
“TT, I hope to one day compete within it, but only been to the Manx once so far.”
Q5: Most Respected Rival?
“Dean Harrison, incredible rider to watch.”
Q6: Best roads moment thus far?
“Double win at Oliver’s Mount at the Barry Sheene Race Festival, plus on my TT course debut 66th to 38th in last years Lightweight Manx GP.”
Q7: Is their one place or country in the world, where you would like to see a roads meeting held?
“Kent!”
Q8: Who’s your road racing hero?
“John McGuinness”
Q9: Supersport or Superbike?
“Supersport, have acquired a 600 for this season.”
Q10: Pole position or fastest lap?
“Pole or fastest lap, can’t decide.”
Words by Stevie Rial