James Whitham Lends His Support!

Former British superbike Champion and World Superbike rider James Whitham has joined our growing group of supporters!

‘Whit’ has very kindly lent us his support, saying:

“Bruce . . your story is as moving as it is uplifting . . You realise of course you are quite mad attempting this challenge . . . but your cause is just and your charities worthy . . . good on ya mate . . . . all the best !”

He won the 1986 British 80cc Championship, the 1991 MCN TT Superbike Challenge, with Suzuki; and for Yamaha in 1993 both the British Superbike Championship Supercup and the ACU TT British Superbike Championship. He competed in the 1992 French Grand Prix at Magny Cours.

In 1994 he raced full-time in the Superbike World Championship for Ducati, taking a race win at Sentul and finishing 7th overall. He returned to the British series in 1995, leading the standings and taking a podium as a World Superbike Championship wild-card at Brands Hatch.

He now runs Crosland Moor airfield, and has established a second career as a popular TV analyst for Eurosport and Channel 4.He also works as a road tester for the British motorcycle magazine Visordown, and has also worked with the young riders of the Virgin Media Cup. In 2008 he launched his autobiography, ‘What A Good Do!’.

‘Whit’ was given an honorary qualification of Doctor by Huddersfield University during July 2009!

James we can’t thank you enough for your support mate, a massive’THANK YOU’ from us all here at TeapotOne.

(info courtesy of Wikipedia)