was probably right when he said: “don’t bother trying as it’s the first step towards failure”.  On second thoughts maybe I wouldn’t, it was still way better than a real job. In my house at the moment live two young (right-handed) would be bike racers. They tell

’s hope they can do the business and bring an end to our long drought of Grand Prix titles.And that could be soon as Scott Redding is already a hot favourite for the 2011 Moto 2 championship on his Marc VDS Suter machine. He has already been at the top

Stoner’s brilliance now that even Rossi is struggling to get close to the podium on the D800cc Ducati. Others had no doubt it was the rule change for Moto GP machines moving to 1000cc in 2012 that was being debated. Given the exact time and the date

the hungriest young rider in the paddock and we all know is never more dangerous when he has a new challenge.Then we have Casey Stoner, who believes his new Honda will be a better package than last year's Ducati so we are in for a fantastic showdown with his new

and you don't race.In the Moto 2 class Columbian Yonny Hernandez now the potential to be even more spectacular after FTR increased the lock stop travel on his Moto 2 machine. He is unquestionably the best backer - inner in this class and has to be seen

of the original AMA sit up and beg hard chargers but due to injury had quite a short career. This bike also kick started Schwantz’s career as he won first time out as a young rookie. The 115 bhp motor has a wonderful bark and credit goes to the Japanese

, Tom could have chosen to relax in his plush suite, but instead chose the Pit Stop Diner to have his breakfast and enjoy the cafe banter with family and punters. He was also there to support his young grandson, Acea Webb, who lined up on the grid later

, mudguards, exhaust or twist grip. With a few less bhp the C70 is an altogether more complete machine but has a comedy top box, greatly adding to the enjoyment of spectators. At the time of writing she is still in one piece and I can confirm young Tay and Taz

of this mad machine in October of 2001 at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Essentially it was a scaled down Ferrari Formula 1 engine and although it had serious horsepower it also had a tendency to vibrate, coupled with one or two reliability issues. Petronas spent

or scaredy cats. My journey time wasn’t any longer but I got to 160 miles before the light started blinking. ‘C’ stands for Caledonian I reckon!Apart from Brands I’ve also thrashed round Knockhill and Donington Park with my K8 machine and came up with some