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Les is a 30 year old Motor Mechanic. He rode his first
bike at 4 years old and has never been without one since! In 1998
he made the decision to try racing and was immediately hooked. In
his first season he won several novice trophies which encouraged
him to pursue his growing ambition to become a professional motorcycle
racer.
In 1999 he continued his improvement attaining 5th
in the Scottish and Regal Championships and winning the 600 and
1300cc East Fortune Championships following in the footsteps of
great riders such as Niall McKenzie.
Two Thousand saw Les with two newer bikes and racing
on the English circuit in addition to the Scottish scene, he retained
the East Fortune Championship and improved to 4th in the Scottish.
For 2001 Les built his own race bike and obtained
substantial support from businesses to allow him to challenge for
the Scottish Championship. He improved his technique by racing at
higher levels on the English circuits and it paid off with him winning
the Scottish and Regal Championships in spectacular style, in the
process he broke the 100mph lap record twice at East Fortune, a
record which had stood for many years. Winning the Scottish Championship
opened doors and raised his profile.
The 2002/2003 season saw Les racing for his first
independent team in the form of M&S Motorcycles of Newcastle
and also receiving invaluable help and advice from top established
riders. Les was now racing in the British Championship and he achieved
his realistic aim of finishing in the top ten of some of the races.
2004 Saw Les enter the BSB Production Championship,
a hard season with a great deal of excitement and tense moments
saw Les finish the year in 5th.
2005 Les joined AIM Yamaha Racing and now races under
the Yamaha flag and hopes to produce his best season yet.
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