CHEQUERED FLAG FOR DEALER!

Cub Cadet say they are proud of one of their dealers' successes at Mallory Park - with a recent 8 wins out of 8 races in the open 500cc EMRA Championship aboard a Cub Cadet branded GP bike.

George Bedford, owner of dealership Tutbury Garden Machinery based near Burton-On-Trent, used to ride in the 125cc British Championships - his last outing being in 1997.

Recently George, after helping a friend get ready for his second year of racing, says he got the urge to get back out racing and now finds himself halfway through the season leading the EMRA Championship at Mallory Park in the open 500cc class and second on points in another class with 16 wins so far this year, 2 bike issues and 2 crashes.

The bike he rides is a 5-year-old Honda NSF 250 R Moto 3 GP bike which George sprayed in Cub Cadet yellow complete with Cub Cadet logo. He says Mallory Park is about high corner speed and late braking which this bike is built for. The bike takes around 30 hours to prepare for one meeting as Geprge believes races are won in the garage and not on the track. The slick tyres last for only one meeting and each meeting  - without crash or engine issues - costs around £800- £1000.

George with the eight trophies

George says he's had a couple of minor crashes this year, scrapping a £500 helmet in one race, resulting in a bad headache for a few days, and getting hit on the start line from behind on another race as his clutch broke when the lights went green. He believes he was very lucky not to have ended up on a stretcher on that occoasion.

George said, “I’m now 52 years old and should know better but bikes have always been my passion and I’m enjoying it while I can. I’m hoping to do the NG racing championship next year - something to aim for!"

Edward Staniland, area sales manager for Cub Cadet added, “George is dedicated in everything he does, he has been a very successful Cub Cadet for 13 years and we are proud of all his achievements - both within his business and on the track."