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Ollie Barstow

Journalist

To say I am a veteran of Crash Media Group, would be something of an understatement. 

Indeed, I have spent almost half of my life with the company in variety of different capacities and roles, combining an exuberant passion for motorsport from a young age - sparked by receiving the 1995 BTCC Season Review VHS as a gift and obsessively watching it on repeat - with my enthusiasm for journalism, the written word and the buzz of breaking news first.

It took a chance meeting with an F3 driver’s press officer at the age of 17 to crack open the door at Crash.net, one that ultimately led to being offered work experience at the Silverstone round of the 2005 World Touring Car Championship.

Proceeding to dovetail my Journalism degree studies at university with helping out on the weekends, I began a full-time role with Crash.net in 2008 upon graduating covering the WorldSBK and BSB Championships. 

Since then I have amassed 15 years on the front-line representing CMG - both Crash.net and Visordown.com - as a journalist and editor across two-wheels and four-wheels covering motorsport series’ as diverse as F1, MotoGP, WorldSBK, BSB, Isle of Man TT, Le Mans, BTCC and more right in the heart of the paddock, as well established myself as a respected figure within the motorcycle industry specialising in breaking, sporting and industry news and features.

Unusually for this industry, my experience, expertise and reputation traverses both car and motorcycle racing disciplines at the highest level, which in turn has afforded me the opportunity interview and feature a diverse alumni of the sport’s highest-profile figures including Lewis Hamilton, Marc Marquez, Max Verstappen and Jonathan Rea.

From the nervous early days covering WorldSBK - a series I had never previously followed - in 2008, I’ve gone on to become renowned Superbike journalist, hold the hallowed F1 ‘red badge’ season pass, played a pivotal role in Crash.net and Visordown’s emergence as industry-revered, internationally reputed publications and had the pleasure of expressing my opinionated opinions about my passion to a wider audience.

It is also a pleasure to represent the LGBTQ+ community as an out and proud gay man in a motorsport industry that has always been an open and tolerant platform upon which to progress my career.

Fifteen years is a long time but no two working days have ever been the same…

Marc Marquez - Repsol Honda 1200
MotoGP
24/08/20
Marquez rates 2020 MotoGP rivals, Quartararo ‘not doing enough’ to win
He may not be dominating on track right now, but 'pundit' Marc Marquez still has a few sharpened remarks for his potential MotoGP title successors...
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard
Industry
24/08/20
Harley-Davidson to 'Re-wire' itself out of Indian market?
Harley-Davidson's 'Re-wire turned Hardwire' strategy could see it exit certain nations, including the world's largest two-wheel market of India...
Maverick Vinales - Yamaha
MotoGP
24/08/20
WATCH: Maverick Vinales leap off Yamaha at 230km/h as brakes ‘explode'
A week after he had to duck to avoid a spiralling Ducati and undergo surgery, Maverick Vinales throws himself off brake-less M1 at 230km/h
Oliveira, Espargaro, Miller
MotoGP
23/08/20
Styrian MotoGP Race Results: Miguel Oliveira claims shock win for KTM
KTM celebrates second MotoGP win in three weekends as Miguel Oliveira lands shock Styrian MotoGP win and a first success for Tech 3 Racing in 21 years
Marc Marquez - Repsol Honda [1200]
MotoGP
22/08/20
Marc Marquez ‘out for 2 or 3 months’, 2020 MotoGP title hopes over
Repsol Honda reveals Marc Marquez's recovery could still amount to two or three months, all but confirming there will be a new MotoGP title winner in 2020.
Pol Espargaro - KTM Factory Racing
MotoGP
22/08/20
Styrian MotoGP Qualifying Results: Pol on pole, first for him and KTM
Pol Espargaro lands a maiden pole position for both himself and his team on KTM's home soil at the Styrian MotoGP as Nakagami shines in second
YART Yamaha R1 PSRT Replica
New Bikes
22/08/20
Yamaha launches striking limited edition Petronas SRT R1 replica
This YART developed Petronas SRT-liveried and upgraded Yamaha R1 will be offered in very limited numbers as the ultimate, head-turning track day weapon
Aleix Espargaro - Aprilia
MotoGP
22/08/20
Aleix Espargaro champions Dovizioso for Aprilia MotoGP swoop for 2021
Aleix Espargaro thinks Aprilia would be wasting a big opportunity if it didn't make a swoop for the newly available Andrea Dovizioso for 2021 MotoGP
2021 Honda CBR600RR
New Bikes
21/08/20
Sharp-suited, tech-savvy 2021 Honda CBR600RR sportsbike takes bow
The 2021 Honda CBR600RR middlweight sportsbikes gets a refresh with a sharp Fireblade-inspired look and some premium gadgets to play with
Pecco Bagnaia, Andrea Dovizioso
MotoGP
21/08/20
Pecco Bagnaia inches closer to factory Ducati seat for 2021 MotoGP
While nearly every team has firmed up riders for 2021 MotoGP, Ducati still has 5 seats to resolve... not least who will replace Andrea Dovizioso
Jonas Folger - MGM Yamaha [credit: IDM Superbike]
WorldSBK
21/08/20
Ex-MotoGP rider Jonas Folger to make WorldSBK wild-card debut
Three years after illness put a halt to his burgeoning MotoGP career, Jonas Folger is preparing to make his WorldSBK debut in Barcelona next month
Zero SR/S
New Bikes
21/08/20
Zero Motorcycles charges on with trademarks teasing two new models
Fresh from the launch of the new SR/S electric sportsbike, Zero Motorcycles registers two new naming trademarks to hint at new machinery on the way
Pol Espargaro - KTM Factory Racing , Jorge Lorenzo
MotoGP
21/08/20
Jorge Lorenzo warns Espargaro he may regret KTM to Honda MotoGP move
Jorge Lorenzo says the KTM's growing competitiveness and Honda's focus on Marc Marquez will leave Pol Espargaro regretting impending 2021 MotoGP switch
Johann Zarco - Avintia Ducati
MotoGP
21/08/20
Johann Zarco lands belated punishment over Austrian MotoGP crash
Johann Zarco will start his next MotoGP race from the pit-lane as punishment after stewards belatedly held him responsible for the Austrian MotoGP crash
Franco Morbidelli, Johann Zarco
MotoGP
20/08/20
Zarco to miss Friday, FFM urge media ‘caution’ over crash reporting
Johann Zarco's wrist surgery puts him out of action for Friday running at the Red Bull Ring as FFM backs him ahead of crunch FIM meeting over crash
Benelli TRK 800 QJ SRB 800
New Bikes
20/08/20
Benelli TRK 800 moving closer to production
The QianJiang SRB 750 appears in production ready form to give a very good clue as to what we can expect from the Benelli TRK 800
Revel e-scooter
General
20/08/20
Rental scooter firm back in action after deaths with new rules
The Revel e-scooter rental firm goes back online in New York City after it was halted with new guidelines designed to make them safer for passengers
Roads policing review announced
General
19/08/20
‘Motorcyclists targeted’ in suspected Berlin terror attack
A suspect is arrested in Berlin after striking three motorcyclists with his car in what police are calling a deliberate act of violence against bikers
New Bikes
19/08/20
CONFIRMED: Harley-Davidson Bronx launch shelved for now...
The Harley-Davidson Bronx will not see the light of day in 2021 as the manufacturer confirms it will instead focus on the Pan America ADV
Triumph Daytona Moto2
Road Test
19/08/20
VIDEO: Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 (2020) REVIEW
The limited edition Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 has been described as the 'ultimate Daytona'... but we'll be the judge of that. Check out the full REVIEW here
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Industry
19/08/20
An electric Royal Enfield motorcycle is most definitely on the way
Royal Enfield CEO confirms it is taking electric motorcycling 'very seriously', confirms it is developing a new zero emissions model
Valentino Rossi - Yamaha MotoGP, Franco Morbidelli
MotoGP
19/08/20
Rossi says Zarco made ‘serious error of judgement’ in ‘scary’ video
Valentino Rossi says Johann Zarco made a 'serious error of judgement' for his part in the Austrian MotoGP accident, shares video that shows potential gravity of incident
Harley-Davidson Bronx
New Bikes
18/08/20
Has the Harley-Davidson Bronx been axed already?
The Harley-Davidson Bronx has 'mysteriously' disappeared from the firm's 'Future Vehicles' mini-site raising speculation it has been axed already
Keith Farmer - Buildbase Suzuki [credit: Ian Hopgood Photography]
BSB
18/08/20
Buildbase Suzuki signs Gino Rea as Bike Devil opts for Tom Ward
Fresh from the confirmation he has left Bike Devil Racing, Gino Rea will instead line up on the BSB grid at Snetterton with Buildbase Suzuki

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