Amongst the most impressive Mountain Course newcomers of this years Manx Grand Prix, 18 years old James Hind who finished runner up in last Monday’s Newcomers B race, is the next racer to take part in Road Racing News ten questions challenge.
One of the youngest racers in the modern era to secure a Manx GP podium finish, his answers to the popular series of questions are as follows:
Q1: Favourite National Roads Meeting?
“Manx Grand Prix”
Q2: Favourite Racing Bike?
“1992 TZ 250 Yamaha or my dad’s 2009 RS 125 Honda.”
Q3: What’s the best part of competing on the roads?
“The best part is riding the bike.”
Q4: TT, North West 200 or Ulster Grand Prix?
“Having only competed on the Mountain Course, the TT.”
Photo by Nick Wheeler
Q5: Most Respected Rival?
“Dan Frear”
Q6: Best roads moment thus far?
“Coming second in the Newcomers B Manx GP, and knowing I was leading at times.”
Q7: Is their one place or country in the world, where you would like to see a roads meeting held?
“Yes, Caistor High street!”
Q8: Who’s your road racing hero?
“Robert Dunlop”
Q9: Supersport or Superbike?
“Supersport”
Q10: Pole position or fastest lap?
“Fastest lap”
Words by Stevie Rial