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Local Support gets Moody to the Manx

Carterton-based motorcycle racer Steve Moody is returning to the Isle of Man this August, five years after he last competed in the Manx Grand Prix.

The father of two last raced on the legendary island in 2009, finishing 16th in the prestigious Senior race and earning himself a replica trophy. Competitors in the Manx Grand Prix are amateurs, racing on the same 37.75 mile mountain course as the professional TT riders.

"It's taken me two years to save up to race on The Island again" explains Steve. "Entry fees, ferry fares and accommodation add up to several thousand pounds and that's before you add in the cost of the bike, spares, riding kit, etc. I simply couldn't do it without the generosity of local people."

The team has a large following both locally and through social media, and would very much welcome more local supporters and sponsors; “We have saved enough money to go but there’s no contingency for any mishap or mechanical problems, so we really need a financial cushion for emergencies”.

Steve is supported by his partner and team member Elaine Heckford, who manages the team and has been instrumental in drumming up sponsorship from organisations as diverse as the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, Continental Tyres and Scott leathers. Friends from Carterton, Witney and the surrounding area will be supporting Steve on the Isle of Man, working as mechanics and pit crew to ensure that his return to the Manx Grand Prix is a success.

Team members include local mechanic Bruce Lewis, Witney fireman Damion Walker, local businessman and team sponsor Stuart Jackson of KC Auto Colours, Des Morgan and Steve Gilkes of Hook Norton. The Dilligaf 100 club comprises of individual supporters, many from the local branch of the  Honda Owners Club, who have their names on the race bikes for a modest donation; supporters range from age 5 to age 95.

"In 2009 my average speed was 108 mph over a race distance of 150 miles. This year my target is 115mph. This may not sound like much but when you think racing is on public roads that are closed for the day, through towns and villages, reaching top speeds of 180mph over the mountain. There's no room for error."

Steve will be competing in both the Junior Race and prestigious Full Factory Senior MPG on his Triumph 675R. To qualify for the Manx GP and gain the prized TT Mountain course licence, Steve has been competing at club level, and is currently top of the EMRA pre-injection 600 championship with 6 out of 6 wins on his 1999 CBR600fx.

This year's IMGold Manx Grand Prix runs from 16-29th August. You can follow Steve's progress and learn more about the team and racer Steve Moody, at www.dilligaf-racing.co.uk.

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