NYRRSC FEATURE.
Richard Ferguson's steep learning curve
2008 was Richard Ferguson’s first year racing and having finished 3rd in the Auto 66 championship it was deemed as a very successful years racing. During 2009 Richard progressed in leaps and bounds winning both the Auto 66 and NEMCRC 125GP championships. With help from Banks racing, Richard decided to step up to the British 125GP championship which runs alongside the British Superbike series. The first round was to be hosted at the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, a short and twisty circuit Richard had never been to before. Having got a great start Richard found himself inside to top 20’s and after a race long battle with a fellow rider he managed to finish a very respectable 21st.
Thruxton was the venue for the second round of the championship and having qualified well up the order he was looking forward to a very challenging race but going into the second corner on the first lap Richard unfortunately crashed and due to another bike hitting him he had to be stretchered off with two fractures in the bottom of his pelvis and a fractured hip. Richard is healing well and looking to be back on the bike as soon as he gets the ok from the doctors.
As the season progresses Richard hopes to improve his lap times but most importantly his race results. Depending on funds Richard also plans to improve his bike by adding performance parts as his bike is standard at the moment.
Richard would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped him over the years especially everyone at the NYRRSC for their continued support.