CCM’s MD confirms that Short Track racing is a sport
for all
Whilst CCM’s assault on the Silkolene Short Track
UK championship is spearheaded by ex speedway sensation Lee
Complin, their involvement in the series is right through
the ranks with CCM’s Managing Director Gary Harthern
also giving this new sport a try. Harthern an ex AMCA moto-x
rider has not competed on a motorcycle for over a decade,
but was inspired to go racing again with the advent of CCM’s
new flat track model the FT35.
Offering the same adrenalin charged action as other forms
of motorcycle sport, Short Track racing has the added advantage
of being affordable and available to the majority rather than
just the elite few. The short and sharp racing puts few physical
demands on the rider, and the forgiving nature of the track
offers a great learning platform for even the most inexperienced
off road rider.
Alongside the specialised machines that are raced, there
are an extensive array of converted bikes mainly in the form
of disguised moto-x and enduro of all shapes and sizes. This
means for very little outlay, your once redundant off road
bike can now be reborn as a competitive Short Track racer.
Only as you progress will you find the need for more refined
equipment. CCM’s FT35R has already proved its pedigree
with race wins in the UK series since its introduction earlier
this year. It is this kind of instant success that has put
demand so high for the road going version of the same bike,
namely the FT35S.
Commenting on his return to the race track, Harthern explained.
“Most forms of off road racing demand a good level of
physical fitness and regular practice sessions. This is OK
if you have the time to commit to this kind of level, but
if you don’t then it leaves you pretty much beaten before
you have even begun, which is not enjoyable.”
“The great thing about Short Track racing is that you
can be competitive without much preparation. The format of
the meeting means that you have got time to find your feet
and build your speed . The input may be less, but the reward
is in no way reduced, as the excitement of racing alongside
ten other guys definitely satisfies even the biggest adrenalin
appetite.”
“What ever type of CCM you own, you have not got any
excuse not to come racing. With a few modifications you can
be on the start line and racing with the rest of us. Then
once you have got up to speed you can think about up grading
to a real winning bike like the FT35R.”
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