Kieran Clarke

"It seems like I have been racing all my life, in fact that’s not far from the truth as my first ever race was when I was only 7 years old. Racing is in the blood and I have followed my fathers footsteps into motocross and now road racing.

Given the pressures of road racing and the incredible learning curve that I encountered, the 2002 season has gone better than I could have ever imagined. Regular top 10 positions turned many heads in the paddock as 2 months previously I had never set foot on a road racing circuit.

Moto cross certainly helped me to develop my own style of riding and the physical training that moto cross required is something that I have brought with me to road racing. A daily routine of gym work, cardio and moto cross helps me to keep focused as does training with one of the UK's most recognized personal trainers, Kirk Gibbons."

"The 2003 R6 Cup was a fantastic season, finishing on the podium 8 time in 13 races which included winning at Rockingham (round 7) and winning both races at Donnington Park (round8). All of this helped me to claim 3rd place overall in the final R6 Cup."

"All the hard work in 2003 has paid off because I have now moved up to the next level of racing, a ride in the 2004 British Superbike Championship with Colin Appleyard Racing."