Alex Gault

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Alex Gault hails from Carluke in Central Scotland, and began his motorcycle racing career aged 10 on Minimoto’s (or Pocket Bikes) back in 2000. Alex’s natural talent was immediately evident, he won the Scottish Minimoto championships at his first attempt, against all the odds. This led him to being picked up by Pier Franco Zanetti who signed him to ride ZPF minibikes in the UK. Zanetti is the man that introduced Valentino Rossi to minibike racing, and Alex repaid his faith by winning 3 National titles for ZPF between 2001 and 2003!

Alex then moved to full size bikes at the age of 12 and in 2003 won the Junior Racing Associations “Formula 80″ Championship at his first attempt, breaking records on the way (The first time the title had gone out of England and the first, and only, time it had not been won by a Cagiva. Alex used a Spanish Motor-Hispania). All the while Alex was still racing minimoto’s for ZPF, winning another national title.

Name:: Alex Gault
DOB:: 14/12/90
Height:: 5’9”
Weight:: 65Kg
Hometown:: Carluke, Central Scotland
Started Racing:: 2000
Favourite rider:: Valentino Rossi
Favourite British rider:: James Toseland
Favourite track:: Knockhill/Brands GP/Donnington
Favourite Road Bike:: Kawasaki zx6r
Ultimate Goal:: World Champion

The move to the 125GP class in 2004 saw Alex win the JRA 125GP Championship, breaking lap records set by Casey Stoner (2007 MotoGP Champion). These performances led to him being signed by the Italian scooter company Malaguti to ride one of their GP 125’s in the 2005 British Championships. However, due to a number of reasons, it was a disastrous season for Alex. With Malaguti having their own problems in the World Championships they were not able to lend any support to Alex, he did, however, manage to get top 10 finishes in a very strong field.

2006 saw Alex Gault move on to racing 4 strokes, and his results were nothing short of spectacular. Riding 2 very different bikes, in the CB500 Cup he won every race, he also rode a Honda RVF in the Super Sport 400 class. Out of a total of 30 races that year he managed a magnificent 24 wins, 2 2nd places, 1 3rd and 3 DNF’s.

He won the CB500 Championship breaking lap records set by James Toseland, James Ellison and Shane Byrne all of whom either have or are competing at the highest level of motorcycle racing.

2007 had an exciting start that very quickly turned to disappointment, Alex won a ride in the European Suzuki GSXR Cup, however he was 8 months too young by English rules and the ACU would not give dispensation for him to race. The year was spent preparing for the 2008 season.

If you want to contact Alex, or are interested in Sponsorship opportunities you can email alex@minimotoracer.com

You can find more information on Alex, or more photographs on his website.

Alex’s Sponsors

All the images should be linked to the respective company’s website, if they do not have a website their details are below.

Astro Van Centre: Chase Road, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, T: 01543 454422
JMT Manufacturing: Main Street, Forth, Lanarkshire T: 01555 881645

32 comments so far!

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admin on December 16th, 2007 at 7:02 am

I was up in Knockhill earlier this year and i’m pretty sure i saw Alex racing. Anyway, good luck for 2008 and keep us posted here on your progress.

GPFan on December 17th, 2007 at 9:21 am

“Good Luck for 2008″ also from your Greek fans!

888 on December 19th, 2007 at 7:17 am

Good luck in 2008 wee man and practice the smilling

Tony Montanna on December 19th, 2007 at 2:48 pm

Saw some awsome racing at knockhill this year, and have to add that Alex Gault was stunning , at the age of 16 , made experieced riders look very average and in my eyes the true scottish champion

By far the most talented prospect in scotland for a long time

good luck 2008

taff on December 20th, 2007 at 2:08 am

Have to agree with you taff,
Alex Gault was stunning and shocked a few of the stars up there.
I couldnt believe he is only sixteen. Rides like a pro.

Hope we will be seeing a lot more of him.
Keep us informed of your plans Alex
Best of luck for 2008

BBK on December 21st, 2007 at 1:57 pm

Likewise – I have watched this young man a number of times and have got to say he is outstanding. Lets hope he is snapped up by a big team and let Alex be No 1…”His Ultimate Goal”

Good Luck Wee Man!

Tulli on December 21st, 2007 at 6:08 pm

Saw this guy win both his races at Knockhill back in September…………Couldn’t believe it when I found out he was 16 years old!!!! He’s riding way beyond his years. If your a betting man he’s definetly worth a punt for future success.

Big Dogg on December 27th, 2007 at 2:56 pm

Woohoo, guess I’m the first of the newsletter brigade to get here. Any of you guys out there want to help with the career of the next 2-wheeled British world champion (after Jonathan Rea of-course!), this is the boy. Firstly, he’s one of the very few with the genuine ability to do, and secondly, they’ll always remember who helped get them there. Here’s to another step up in 2008!

The "Maine" Man. on January 3rd, 2008 at 6:16 am

Good to see lots of interest just hope he gets a decent chance, As with bike racing sometimes its not the talent that shows its money!!!!
Been watching Alex for a few years and he is a top rider. He has so much talent.
Good luck for 2008 Alex and hoping to see you on the World Scene soon!!!
Gary and Vikky in OZ

Gary and Vikky on January 3rd, 2008 at 6:55 am

Hi Alex Have a good 2008 Season from all the Ellison Clan in Kendal.
Hope this is a ”Happy new year”

The Ellison Clan/ half scots on January 3rd, 2008 at 5:56 pm

dear alex junior and senior great to see you on yet another website lol
no seriously you gotta be racin in junior superstocks this year with jay and the rest of the top boys we gotta see whos best, (weve been battling on for to long and never done a full championship together) alex and jay should be battling for top spot you know that, anyway pal we should be puttin jay on biker place as well shortley so happy hogmany to youboth and hope to be laying down the gauntlet soon, all the very best of friends to you both steve and jay, and good luck stay safe hatever your doin this year

steve and jay dunn on January 5th, 2008 at 10:13 am

Will be supporting you in 2008 Alex (Auld & Wee!)
All the best, will see you at snetterton in March!
Stuart

Stuart T on January 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am

Hey Alex,

Good luck in whatever you end up doing this year.

It has got to be about time that someone took some notice and gave you the funds and support your deserve.

Mike

Mike Edwards on January 13th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

Alex,

Good luck and all the best for 2008!!!!

Hopefully you’ll get the recognition this year that you’re exceptional talent deserves!!!!

Marty

Marty Bhoy on January 19th, 2008 at 2:49 pm

Hi everyone and thanks for the messages of support, it means a lot to us!

We have just had some excellent news and there will be a press release soon (Can’t take the teams thunder away) But it is what we hoped for!
As soon as it is public It will be up here.

Let’s just hope everything goes smoothly ! as we know nothing is ever certain.

Auld Alex on January 19th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Hi Alex’s (Auld & Wee), thought we’d better drop you a line to say thanks for your help and support during the 2007 season and a big thanks to Liz aswell for her hospitality when we came up to see you, say hi to ryan for us all.Hope to see you all again soon. Good look for 2008 and lets hope everything falls into place as hoped for.
Best wishes, Dan,Tracey,Jack & Gemma.

Dan Booth on January 21st, 2008 at 4:51 pm

Said it all along !! This young man has the talent to be WORLD CLASS, the funding is out there somewhere, i hope it finds its way to this much deserved star of the future. Good luck to both young and auld Alex.

Chris Wrigley on January 22nd, 2008 at 10:04 pm

Any news on where Alex will be racing this season ?

BBK on February 1st, 2008 at 9:14 pm

Hi BBK,

Stay tuned, we should have the press release very soon!

Shaun

admin on February 1st, 2008 at 10:01 pm

i love you website very much i love reading about your race
your number fan stephen

stephen on February 7th, 2008 at 9:02 am

I hope Alex jr has a good year and good luck .

spanner man on February 10th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

Good luck Alex from your American fans!

AMA FAN on March 5th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

good look in 2008 m8

DALEY #60 on March 12th, 2008 at 11:04 am

Best of luck at Brands Hatch Alex.

BBK on April 3rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Hi Alex i first saw you in the MAG sport magazine which i got from the Internation bike show in 2007. i am 14 years old and really want to start Superbike racing. i live in the west midlands and i dont know anywhere to do it. could you help me with ideas of somewhere to start and how to start. i dont have lots of money so a bike is not really in my price range unless i will do this seriously. Please reply ASAP thanks Rich.
p.s your photo on that bike is amazing you look like a true MOTO GP racer. i hope you make it big mate :]

Rich Harvey on April 17th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Hi Rich,

You could try reading the interviews with racers (we interviewed Alex too), they all gave a little advice on people wanting to start racing.

Also sign up for the community area and ask some of the racers in their too.

admin on April 17th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

Good luck at Thruxton Alex

BBK on April 18th, 2008 at 6:50 am

BBK, Thanks for the good wishes and support,
Rich, Perhaps starting on an Aprilia 125 might be a good Idea?
Fairly cheap and you can race them anywhere,
Everyone else, Thanks for the good wishes and comments and if you are ever at a meeting please come and introduce yourselves,
Alex

Alex on April 23rd, 2008 at 8:34 pm

Just watched the KTM on eurosport.
You were looking good Alex
Well done.
Dont think that podium will be far away

BBK on April 24th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

Best of luck for oulton park alex

BBK on May 2nd, 2008 at 1:42 pm

Dear,sir this is asif akabal from india.sir i have only one dream & target in my life. which day i become a great biker.so sir, please suggess me what i do to complete my child hood dream &my life target. for this dream i have all ready left my my all things.how to join it. how to involve in this organigation.Dear sir,i am waiting for your positive response.i hope you will co-oprate me. thank you sir, your faithfully .asif akabal. have a nice time good luck for always.