Ian Barney is set to appear at the NORA Upright British Speedway Championship Final at Smallbrook in August.
Ian Barney’s name is instantly recognisable to Speedway fans. Championship Co-ordinator Lee Coleman caught up with Ian to get his thoughts on visiting the Island for a big night of racing. Ian said:
“First of all, I am very pleased to be involved in the NORA British Upright Championship. We have had the Veteran Championships at Lydd in Kent for many years, which I have raced in and enjoyed very much, and now I’ve been given the chance to ride in a British Championship again on the Island!
Article continues below this advertisement “I will be riding a Jawa machine, which is currently being prepared, but will be finished shortly.
“This coming season, I will be riding with the London Celts in amateur events which will help me keep race sharp, and I also have other meetings in the pipeline, which I hope will be great preparation for the British Upright Championship at the Isle of Wight.
“I will be giving it my best shot. There is going to be a very strong field of riders, which will provide a highly competitive meeting which I am pleased to be involved in. I hope there will be plenty of support this coming season for the Wightlink Warriors as they are doing the sport the world of good. My thanks to Barry, Martin and Lee for the opportunity to race at Smallbrook, I can’t wait!”
Meeting Co-ordinator Lee Coleman said:
“I am so pleased Ian Barney will be racing for the chance to win NORA British Upright Championship. When his request to enter appeared in my messages box, I realised pretty quickly we were capturing the imagination of established names within the sport. Plus, we again have another Championship winning rider in the line up!
Article continues below this advertisement I know he is preparing a bike especially for the Upright events. He is meticulous in his preparation, and I’m sure Smallbrook will really suit him. Having watched him race through the years, I know he will be giving 100% to support the event, both on and off the track.
“Ian is a great addition to what is a very competitive line-up of seeded riders.”
