Jonathan Rea left his sick bed on Saturday night to collect the NGK Irish Motorcyclist of the Year Award, which comprises the coveted Joey Dunlop Trophy. “This is simply awesome,” said Jonathan Rea as he hobbled on to the stage with the aid of crutches. This time last year when I finished second I was also on crutches! “Joey was ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- British Superbikes
- 12 November 2007
Mervyn Whyte, Clerk of the Course of the North-West 200 road races in Ireland, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours. Whyte was first involved with the NW200 in 1971as a marshal and has worked on the event as chief marshal, race treasurer and then race secretary as well as being assistant clerk of the course. He ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- 03 January 2007
