MOTORBIKES: Wright’s delight at ‘Man of Meeting’ accolade
Wright was awarded the accolade thanks to his two wins in the production 300 class, in which he raced the McCelland Kawasaki and recorded a new class lap record at 1.21.9.
He hadn’t ridden the bike before, but went out and set pole position before winning the races and setting that lap record.
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Hide AdTo his surprise, it was decided he was to be man of the meeting were he received £300 and a new helmet.
He said: “I couldn’t believe how well the day had gone. I really would like to thank the McClelland family as we well as Thomas Smyth who were such a great team this weekend.
“I couldn’t have done it without them, as well all my sponsors who help me live my dream of racing motorbikes.”