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Castaway
1 appearance
A New Zealand speedway racer who began riding at age 11 and later competed professionally in England for Wimbledon.
On the island
Eight records
The keepsakes
No book or luxury recorded for this episode.
In conversation
Presenter asks
0:30How old were you when you first became interested in motorbikes?
Oh, I think I started riding motorbikes when I was about 11 years old... My cousin had a motorcycle, and I used to clean it for so many rides round the local... The more I cleaned it, the more I rode.
Presenter asks
0:52When did you get your own first motorbike?
I was about fourteen when I bought my motorcycle in partnership with one of my friends.
Presenter asks
1:54How many seasons did you race professionally in New Zealand?
Well, I had one season which was approximately I would think about twenty meetings.
“I think I started riding motorbikes when I was about 11 years old.”
“The more I cleaned it, the more I rode. I think I'm a little bit behind in cleaning now.”
“It's as dangerous as you make it, which is most sports, but there's the element of doubt of something breaking on the machines.”
“I think I should be over my peak, but I look after myself and I don't think age really comes into it if you live right and you eat right and sleep right.”
“I don't like it very much. It's a bit dangerous but it's something different and I enjoy motorcycling and this is something a little bit different for me.”