PMR-Moto

NAME/NICKNAME		PHOTO	Brief Details	Websites

Neil Allen			Rookie 08
Tyler Bacon	Tyler		Started racing in 2005 - YPM and Tour Champion from 2006, but only out for a couple of late rounds in 2007. One to watch for 2008 honours?
Andy Ball	Bally		Started in 2002 - Overall YPM Champion in 2007, while still holding down the role as technical officer for the class. Plans not confirmed for 2008 as yet, but will be a consistent front runner when entered. Possible development year for his already rapid TZR.	Team Norbar
Michael Bond			#66 YPVS rider of the year in 2006 and consistent mid-pack finishes in 2007. More of the same in 2008?
Wayne Bond	Bondy		#65 - Member of write off Racing - brought bars and elbows to the class in 2005 - YPVS rep for the YPMRC class in 2006/7 and new Dunlop account holder for 2008. Likely to be running mid-pack with brother Mike, maybe just ahead of him
Gary Button	Gaz		Has been a main sponsor, mechanic and support of Fish and now Team Norbar since time began - Started racing in 2006 - Missed most of 2007 after a nasty off at Brands in May, but early season form looked good. Back for a full season in 2008 to pick up where he left off.	Team Norbar
Kevin Burton	Kev		Some racing experience back in 92 with Podium finishes - Returned in 04 at Snett but reliability issues plagued his day - Came back out on a TDR in 2007 and hopefully back for more in 2008 ??
Adam Cole	Adam		Runner up in Rookie TOUR championship in 2005 - A real cool guy who never appears to be phased by anything... Regular top ten spots for Adam in 2007, and does his own thing as far as set-up and rubber choice goes. Looking at another laid back 2008 but prob wont start til May now after extreme sight seeing caused damage to knee ligaments
Jamie Cooper			Excellent rookie season on a YPVS in 2007, picking up regular championship points along the way. More of the same in 2008?
Marcus Donkersley	Marcus		Rookie year 2006 - Consistent mid-pack runner in 2007, looking to progress to regular points scoring in 2008.
Pete Fishwick	Fish		Early season pace setter in 2007 and as fast as anyone on his day, ended up 4^th overall. Uncertain of plans for 2008 due to other priorities (surely there cant be any), but will feature strongly around the paddock even if not riding.	Team Norbar
Paul Flynn	Flynno Jnr		Not retired anymore as he is back this year - Couple of mates have sponsored him to get back out so he gothis licence renewed and hopes to start his campaign at Brands - eh eh The kentagon is saved at the last hour !
Pete Flynn	Flynno Snr		Brother of Paul Flynn - Not out in 2005/6 - One meet in 07 - Its in his blood he'll be back for more I'm sure at some point - The purple bike is ready to go tho...
Den Grant	Denzil		Den started racing in 2004 onboard an aprillia rs250 in the rookie 400`s but lacked the grunt against the bigger cc bikes which frustrated him. Been with YPm's now since 2005 but a skiing injury ruled him out in 07 - Back for more in 08
Nick Griggs	Griggsy		Our Friendly (retired)Policeman - Always see him out on his beat... Successful 2007 with season points target reached with a couple of rounds to spare. Nasty off at Lydden took the gloss off a great season. Back for more in 2008 though.and now running his own rider training service.	www.griggys.co.uk
Mark Hardy			Missed a number of rounds in 2007, but still ended up 10^th in the overall championship noting an amazing race win at cadwell in the wet - top stuff . Capable of regular top five spots in 2008
Tony Hoare			Teamed up with Rangi Racing for 2008 after an excellent rookie season. Looking for regular points positions as a minimum.
Pat Herron	Pat		Pushed Andy Ball all the way in 2007 on his YPVS machine, ending up in 2^nd place overall by just 19 points. Moving to 400’s in 2008 on a Stan Stephens YPVS based special.
Steve Higerty	Higgsy		Rookie 08 - In the first year of racing for Team Stoater, Rookie Higgsy and his merry band of pranksters are bringing the purple party gazebo to the paddock. The bikes quick, the rider old and gnarley and the team expect to be pushing from the back row. Team Stoater is bought to you by Ebay and LLoyds Bank overdraft facilities.
Steven Hoel	-		Never had much luck with the bike but could run top 10 - Not sure of plans for 2008 ??
Daniel Howden	-		Dropped in and out in 2005 - Has a good bike and the ability just needs track time - Consistent runner in 2007, and a consistent smile around the paddock too. Back for another full season in 2008?
Doug Howell	Dougy		You know what they say about the quiet ones - well this aint Doug - Great year in 06 saw his finish 2nd - destroyed his bike in 07 round one and decideed to build his house - Back for more in 08 with team Pastry !!
Ken Lawrence	Postie		Scored good points in his rookie season in 2007, looking to do the same in 2008.
Mark Legg			Mark started racing in 2005 with YPM - a few crashes here and there but confidence is improving and back for more in 2006.. Racing again in 2007 under a new team name as a one man team - loaded with Jollies and a new motor - Mark is looking forward to a successful years racing ! Consistent top ten finishes in 2007, looking to build on his top five from Lydden in 2008?	www.2frantic.com
Craig Jennings	Fatboy		Stared in 2006 with YPM - Back in the grove in 2007 after a nasty off at Brands curtailed his 2006 season. Looking to progress to regular points scoring in 2008.	www.ramitracing.co.uk
Mark Mannings			Rookie 08
Andy Muse	Moose		Another recruit for Team Norbar in 2007 - YPM Rookie Tour champion in 2007. Looking to build on just consistency in 2008 and get in the points on a regular basis.	Team Norbar
John Parbury			Brother of Mark (Below) - Saw how much Mark enjoyed it and is up for his rookie year in 08
Mark Parbury			3^rd overall in the YPM championship in 2007 (first year with YPMs), with wins at Lydden, Pembrey and Brands. Racing 'other stuff' in 2008 but hopes to make guest appearances
Kev Porter	'The Daddy'		Since 2003 he has been promising -top mechanic for Team Norbar in 07 but hopefully out for a few rounds in 08
Jon Puk	Puky		Just a couple of outings for the former front runner and 2004 champion in 2007. Maybe more in 2008?
Steve Redhead	Bomhead		Plagued with reliability issues in 2007 and jumped ship to minitwins at end of season - sold bike but will be back for more in 09 I reckon - good luck on Minitwits !!
Spencer Reeves			Rookie in 2008 - Started racing in 1988 with Bemsee on a RD350LC2 but crashed going in to Riches and totalled everything in one go ending my short career there and then. Had another go for the 94 season with KRC on a Taymar prepared RD250LC (which I still own) did half a season before a change of jobs stopped me. Now trying my luck on Paul Robson's ex TZR for 2008 after 14 years off
Keith Roisetter	Fatrangi		YPM man of the year for 2007, and back for more in 2008 with a new team mate too. Looking to build on early season results at Brands.
Nick Sanders	The Colonel		Mad but inspirational - Lets hope we are all as good as this old boy in our 50's ! Likely to be back for more in 2008 after a quiet 2007. Involved in the nasty multi-bike pile up at Lydden, but bounced back for the last outing at Brands.
Andy Shaw	-		Consistent mid-pack runner in 2007 picking up the odd point along the way too, unless it was wet. Recently moved house, so plans for 2008 uncertain.
Nick Shorter	Shorterhouse		Mid-season mid-pack fun curtailed by nasty off at Lydden. Hopefully back in 2008 to pick things up again.Certainly one of the sparkliest bikes in the paddock
Steve Thomas	Pastry		2005 was a superb Year for Steve being awarded the most improved rider - From out of the top 20 he climbed to top 10 finishing - Not out in 07 due to other priorities - back with avengence in 08.
George Watson	-		Sir George Watson the patron saint for blagging anythign for the class - Awarded withe the Danny Whalin Trophy in 2005 for commitment to the class and thoroughly deserved. Moved to classic racing for 2008, but likely to be around the paddock spannering for the Rangi Racing Corporation.
Paul Welch	Sqwelch		Has started in YPM in 2006 - Raced in 2005 as a rookie in 400's on an Aprilia RS250 - - Picked up first trophies in 2007 at Pembrey and then Cadwell in the wet . Moving to 600’s for 2008 as part of a plan to ride the Manx GP - Mother F*cker	www.ramitracing.co.uk
Lee Weston			#85 A YPVS rider joined Bemsee from New Era with his mates from write off Racing - Hit with reliability issues in 07 - not sure of plans for 08
Len Whalin	Len		Keeps a watchful eye on proceeedings but wont be racing this year - His bike is in good hands tho - ahem !! (eh Harry)
Steve Whittle			Rookie 08
Dan Wright	Wrong Un		*The FNM Fcking Northern Monkey - hey up our lar !!** Consistent front runner with a number of 2^nd place pots in 2007, but the top step eluded him. Moving to Thunderbikes in 2008 for a change keeping TZR tho cos he Loves it !!	www.ramitracing.co.uk

Scott Allaway	Scotty		Started racing back in 98 and progressed to GP250's - Has come back to his roots. RETIRED !!!!
Frank Barrett	The Elbows Barrett		2005 started badly at Snett went well at Lydden with Frank showing his true Form - A crash at Brands and a broken arm killed his season and has since hung his leathers up. RETIRED !!!
Andy Bryant			RETIRED !!!
Wayne Bullen	Wayne		RETIRED !!! - But now main YPM sponsor through personal and professional sponsorship - Thanks
Ron Carlton	Ron		RETIRED !!! - A very nasty accident on the GP circuit ended racing for the year - After some serious skin grafts and other personal issues Ron hung up his leathers and sold his kit
Chris Carr	-		RETIRED !!! - Supportied his Son Marlon again in 2005/6 but finally decided to leave the class and continue class racing
Darren Curzon	Trouty		RETIRED !!! 2005 saw Darren take to Endurance racing - more of the same in 06 and 07 - Not sure of plans for 08 but sold TZR
John Horgan	Oldgit		RETIRED !!! Started racing 1984 on Vic Camp TS250. Raced in National 500 formula single series in late 80's and retired 1991 after finishing 14th in Manx GP on a GPX600R. Started again 2002 on a ZXR400 then RS125 and now a TZR250. old enough to know better, but too young to admit it. An up and down Season in 2005 reliability issues - had fun overall but for time being has hung up his leathers
Matthew Gray	-		RETIRED !!! Reliability issues saw a troublesome 2005 - always sticks at it with a smile on his face - Wont be racing in 2006 due to finances but expect to see him round the paddock
David Hallett	Monkey Boy		In Daves Second season on his Pell YPVS his secured 2nd in the championship only beaten by the amazing rik Ballerini - MRO Minitwins in 2006 - 2007 Junior Superstock BSB - Not sure of plans for 08 - we wish the likeable young gun well !!.
Graham Hallet	Monkey's Dad		Graham otherwise known as the 'Pushy dad' -Not really - top bloke giving the Young Gun the opportunity to live his dream. Often seen consuming large quantities of wine and beer . or screaming over the pitwall at David. - Joining the band of old men this year led by Colonel - Running on last years top YPVS when 'the boy' aint racing his MRO minitwin - Look forward to seeing him out there
Lloyd Magruder	-		RETIRED (FROM UK) !!! Been racing in the States and thought I'd give England a go on a 2 stroker. - Made a strong impact in the few races he joined us until crashing at Cadwell and breaking an ankle on a trackday. Back in US now - gone but not forgotten...
Jamie McGarrity	Jamie		Started in YPM in 2006 - Race winner at Brands and Pembrey in 2007, ending up in 6^th spot overall. Moving to Mini Twins for 2008.
David Marr	-		RETIRED !!! David is currently trying to get his back back together and hopes to rejoin the grid in 2006 !
Iain Mcgee	Rodney	RETIRED !	Ok the connection here is Colonel's partner Lin, well this is he kid - Started back in 2003 in Rookie 4's a promising racing career cut short by a nasty accident at Paddock - Has recovered and is back for fun on a TZR ready to show the colonel the way round - tricky one but no doubt will be a good contest to watch out for ... Did a meet at end of 2005 and loved it ...
Darren Mowat	Daz		RETIRED (From YPMs) Instigator of the club - Darrens ability and experienced showed in his last year (2005) - 3rd place in YPM and TZR Tour Champion - a blinding season for the school teacher who had his fair share of bad luck - House refurbishment this year so no playing in 2006 -
Matt Moore			`RETIRED !!!(2007) - His words not mine !! 'Matt Moore from Colchester Essex I'm 25 and 5' 10'' and live in Colchester Essex !,My hobbies include walking and knitting although I'm interested mostly in stamp collecting. I'm looking for a partner around my age or maybe a little older for fun and maybe a little more !! Must like camping and pushing bikes around at 7am on weekends. Contact box 335335 or send a reply to:YPM love forum@not racing drives me mad.co.madcow`
Richard Newman	Paddy		RETIRED !!! To be sure to be sure - Still on his FZR400 for club and MRO supersport 400 racing - still has hooks into the club and can tune you a motor - ask Ballerini !!
Richard Owen	-		RETIRED (YPM now 400 at Derby phoenix) Selling the TZR this year so i guess he is sticking to his FZR400 for 2006 .
Gavin Price	-		RETIRED (but doesnt wanna be so mechanics for team Rammit) - As much mechanical dismay as Steve Hoel - Ended up doing a few rounds at tail end of season -
Alan Priddle	-		RETIRED - 2005 gave Alan the chance to get some more miles under his belt as reliabilty was much better than 2004 - few showings in 06 with Mark legg - but no show in 07	www.am-race.com
Mark Sweet			RETIRED !!! #26 - Write Off Racing - started in 2005 with Bemsee like his team mates had to learn new circuits from his New Era days - Looking forward to more in 2006.
Andy Tempest	-		RETIRED !!! All the way from Lincoln (Webbs of Lincoln Hint Hint)- Andy started with YPM in 2005 and progressed through the year - good solid riding especially at Cadwell (well its his local track) - Has a small bet on with George Watson for 2006 !!


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