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Neil Hodgson Looking For A Ride In British Superbikes In 2010

Joy Ryder — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:33:05 +0000

Neil Hodgson - Honda Racing CBR 1000RR Superbike

The former British Superbike rider and double World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson, has been left without a ride for the 2010 season after the Corona Extra Honda Race Team pulled out of the AMA championship with immediate effect.

The team announced the news at the weekend saying;

“Corona Extra Honda race team participated in this series with our award-winning 2009 CBR1000RR in the AMA Superbike class, unfortunately participation in this series did not meet our racing goals and objectives.

Regrettably the current AMA/DMG racing environment does not align with our company goals. Effective today 9/18/09, AHM will not be renewing contracts with Corona Extra Racing and will be terminating the on-site Road Race operations by 9/30/09. All assets will be put into storage for future consideration.”

Hodgson is rumoured to be looking at returning to the British Superbike series after being spotted in and out of the pit garages at round ten of the Championship at Croft.

Hodgson said of his visit;

“I’m here to see about getting a job in the BSB next year. I really want to finish my career here in the UK instead of America and thought it would be best to come to a round, see the racing and speak to a few people. The crowd here is big, the grid full and the racing good, who wouldn’t want to be a part of something like this?

Healthwise I’m nearly back to full fitness. Earlier this year I had a big crash in America which broke all my ribs, punctured a lung and effectively tore my left arm away from my body, but now I’m feeling good and have my sights set on BSB again.”

Henry Surtees Dies After Formula Two Crash At Brands Hatch

Joy Ryder — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:08:51 +0000

Henry Surtees

Henry Surtees, the 18-year-old son of former Formula One Champion John Surtees, was killed yesterday after suffering head injuries while racing in the Formula Two race at Brands Hatch.

During the second race of the day, Jack Clarke spun his car and hit the wall at Westfield bend, the wheel and tyre separated from the car on impact and struck Surtees on the head. The youngster was knocked unconscious in the accident and his F2 ran straight off the track, hitting the barrier.

The race was immediately red flagged as medics rushed to the driver, taking him first to the on-site medical centre before transferring him by helicopter to hospital.

Sadly, it was later reported that Henry had died from his injuries after claiming his first podium place on the Saturday after finishing in third place.

Eddie Kidd Needs Your Help

Joy Ryder — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:48:28 +0000

One of my childhood hero’s Eddie Kidd, should have been walking by now but without the funds for regular treatment, the stunt rider has been pretty much put out to pasture.

Eddie started setting jump records at an early age leading to world fame and the name ‘The Black Knight’. He went on to perform stunts in several films and TV programmes as well as being stunt double for the likes of Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond movie ‘GoldenEye’, Roger Moore and Michael Caine, to name a few.

On August 11th 1996, Eddie attended the Bulldog Bash at Long Marston Airfield near Stratford-Upon-Avon, where he was to perform a jump for his hundreds of fans. However, on this occasion the landing went badly and Eddie suffered serious head and pelvic injuries.

After slipping into a coma, doctors warned his family and friends that he could be in a coma for years, but after just six-weeks this amazing man regained consciousness and although confined to a wheelchair since the accident, he continues to battle his disability and is determined to get back to perform jumps.

Nick Sherard, along with Eddie and Ray Winstone, have been filming a documentary on the stunt-man’s life, with the aim to provide revenue for regular treatment and a stable future for Eddie, who is only allowed to earn a certain amount of money, overseen by the authorities.

The documentary is half-way through filming but additional funds are needed and although production companies have shown an interest in buying the completed programme they will not invest in it.

There is a lottery film fund but they feel that the documentary is not cinematic or British enough, come-on, the man is a hero and it is a documentary that thousands of fans around the world can’t wait to see.

Eddie desperately needs physiotherapy to maintain his way of life, keep his dignity and his independence. He also need speech therapy which until now he has been denied as the accident was twelve-years ago as well as a new wheelchair.

Money needs to be raised to help Eddie not only live his life but so he can begin once again to provide for his children.

Here is a trailer of the documentary, please help in which ever way you can;

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/video/video.php?v=42313900212&ref=nf