racing

If you are racing a motorcycle it is a question of when not if you are going to fall off. Therefore all owners of Hideout Race suits have the peace of mind that our suits are tried and tested and endorsed by some of the best riders in the country.

 

Aaron Easter

After 8 years of enjoyable and very successful racing, from Minimoto in 2001, right up to his first year living out his lifelong dream of racing in the British Superbike Series in 2008, Aaron Easter and Azmanracing were faced with the reality of having to take a break from full time racing on financial grounds. With the UK heading deeper into recession, it has proved impossible to source the financial backing needed for Aaron & Azmanracing to compete at BSB in 2009, and with the family finances now at breaking point after 8 years of racing, Aaron has taken the decision that he no longer wants to be a burden. 

 

This is not the end of Aaron's so far successful career though, a fantastic offer from Steve Burge in 2009 meant he raced the ex. Richard Rowley Tigcraft Rotax 640 Midimono at all rounds of the 2009 Buff British Supermono Championships, and at the two UK rounds of the European Supermono Championships, held at Snetterton and Cadwell Park, as part of the BSB meetings that same weekend. Aaron finished the British Series 3rd place overall, and missed out on pole position at the Cadwell Euro round by 1000th of a second, a fantastic achievement by any standards. 

 

His performances in 2009 have led to a change of class for 2010, where he will contest the  Michelin MRO National Minitwins Championship, on a Suzuki SV650, bought and built by Mark Sadler (GO Racing Developments) and Tim Drummond (T.D.Heating). With support from Michelin tyres it is the teams aim to win the Championship at their first attempt, and with Aaron's confidence at an all-time high, and Mark's ability as a top race bike technician it would be a brave man to bet against them.

 

'We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have helped make this season a dream come true for Aaron, your support means more than you'll ever know, and we hope you'll continue to support Aaron in his quest for glory.'

 

 

Dave Heal

Dave Heal No.99, came 1st in Privateer Superbikes. The season kicked off with great excitement about the arrival of my new steed for the coming Superbike Championship, Honda's new Vtwin SP1 1000. Unfortunately the bike turned up late, so no pre-season testing! Brands Hatch was the first race and finishing 5th in race one showed we had some catching up to do. In race 2, I rode the wheels off the SP1 (which was some 10mph down on top speed) to finish in 3rd and nice to be on the rostrum. Many promises of new parts to improve the SP1 were made for round 2 at Donnington, one of which was to improve the ground clearance on the exhaust system and foot position.

 

In race 1, I was comfortably in the lead coming into the last corner when the exhaust touched down and I crashed out with the flag in sight! Not happy! Bike repaired, I finished 4th in race 2. Thruxton was the venue for round 3 and we were getting concerned about the lack of speed from the bike and general lack of development. This proves to be the case as I finish 4th in both races while John Crockford is gaining a huge lead in the Championship, notching up his 5th win. A decision is made within my Myco Motorsport Team to part company with the Honda and Revolution UK/Moriwaki with whom we were running the SP1. We decide to switch to Kawasaki on that tried and tested ZX7R 750.

 

This proves to be the right decision and first time out at Oulton Park I claim my 1st victory, in race two I'm comfortably in the lead when an electrical fault rules me out of certain victory. The whole team is much happier as we know victory is within our grasp. Since the move to Kawasaki, I've had a steep learning curve. 

 

Changing bikes mid-season is not the norm, pushing hard in testing I've praised the quality of my 'Hideout' leathers on several occasions as they've prevented injury as I've pushed too hard and scrapped up the tarmac. Thanks to 'Hideout' for the best in protection my confidence and body are unscathed and I'm now on a roll having won the last 4 races in a row at Silverstone and Oulton. I'm now 2nd in the Championship just 20 points behind. (Not for long!)

 

 

Steve Parrish

Steve Parrish in classic '70s pose on the GR600 at Mallory Park.

 

 

Jake Knight

Speedway

 

 

Luke Mossey

Luke began his interest in motorbikes at the tender age of just 6 years old when he and his brother Jamie began racing Mini-Bikes.  Luke has now evolved through the racing spectrum where he is currently a leading competitor in the 600 Superstock Series. A full listing of his past previous achievements is available on the Past Results Page, whilst his ongoing performance and race commentary can be viewed on the recently launched Luke Mossey Fan-Zone website.

 

The beginning of Luke's Career

Luke was born in 1992 and after showing a natural talent in mini-bike racing, most of the mini-bike titles had been won in 1999-2003 between he and his brother Jamie, leaving him as British Mini Champion for each of these consecutive years.

 

Developing his racing interest, he soon moved into the 50cc series and became British Conti Cup Champion in 2003 and French Conti Cup Champion in 2004.

 

As his skill developed and his obvious talent grew, Luke moved into the 70cc category and by 2005 he had come 2nd in the Metrakit World Series held in Almeria, Spain.

 

By 2006 Luke had progressed to 125cc bikes and was successfully competing, winning British and European titles in 2006 and 2007.

 

After a year testing 250 Aprilla at European circuits, with a view to being selected for the 250cc Wild Cards, 2009 saw Luke take another step up the racing ladder to the British Superstock 600 series.

 

Luke's Current Racing Series

 

Superstock 600

Following an impressive 13th place in the 250cc British Grand Prix, Luke moved into the Superstock 600 series and has a phenomenal first year. He has demonstrated a consistent determination to be the best with 1st place successes at all the major race tracks, including Brands Hatch, Thruxton, Knock Hill, Croft, Silverstone and Oulton Park.   He has certainly made a mark to be a continuing champion and 2009 has been a fantastic year to build upon. 

Luke's Future

2010 sees Luke turning professional and entering the 600 Superbike Supersport Series.  A full announcement will appear here soon. Key results can be found on the Past Results Page, whilst a full listings of Luke's individual races and placings can be viewed on the recently launched Luke Mossey Fan-Zone website.