Danny Marston
I stared racing in 2007, having always wanted to race but never being able to afford it untill i got a decent job, I saved for all of 2006 and went out and bought a 2000 Yamaha R6. I went into 2007 with not much knowledge of the bike, tracks or my own racing ability.
The first race at Croft I stared 24th on the grid and by the end of the first lap I had made 10 places up, the last few laps race however the rear tyre was moving in every corner. The part worn tyes that i had purchased from another rider were at the end of their life, but I still managed to finish a respectable 8th place, but finishing as the first novice. The second race the tyre’s were not holding at all and every corner was a battle to stay upright. I finished the race with a hard fought 13th, I was fuming with the result so a family member took me to the Metzeller truck and bought me a new set of Racetechs.
- Name:
- Danny Marston
- Race Number
- 92
- Age:
- 21
- Height:
- 6′0″
- Started Racing:
- 2007
- Favourite rider:
- Chris Walker
- Favourite track:
- Cadwell Park
- Championship Wins:
- 1
- Ultimate Goal:
- To race at British level
The next race on the Sunday began as a big improvement as i made it up to 4th place however on the last lap I was determined to take 3rd and went too hot in complex 1 and lost the rear, having the first crash of my career which wrecked my bike leaving me having to borrow money to get it race worthy for the next race.
Following the crash I had lost confidence in the bike and tyre grip and the next few meetings were a struggle, I couldnt understand why the bike wouldn’t turn and hold a line in a corner, until i spoke to a friend that used to race a 2000 r6 and he told me to alter the fork height, this was the first time I had altered suspension. The next race saw me straight back into the top 10 again, the smile was back on my face and i went on to win the Derby Phoenix PI 600 novice championship with one round to spare.
For 2008 I am riding the same bike in the same class of the Derby Phoneix club and, with my knowledge of the bike and tracks, I can now just concentrate on getting my times down and looking to do well in the main championship.
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February 11th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
If you have a message for Danny, leave him one here!
February 13th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Hey, just seen ya msg on f/book, so thought id visit N say hi! hope ur ok xXx
February 14th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I went to see Danny a few times last year he’s got realy good prospects to go far in racing cant wait till this year to start !!!!!!
Scooter and Jane x x
February 26th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
hi danny boy,are you ready for 2008?we hope you have a safe seasons racing we’ll be there cheering you on again,see you soon.
March 17th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
make em have it at brands danny boy,we’re not coming cos glens working get your winter warmers out its going to be a bit cool, good luck son.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:25 am
well done danny,not a bad start to the season roll on croft
April 14th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Well done at Croft Danny, i was there and managed to get a few photos i could email over if you like?
Good luck for the rest of the season
Shaun
April 14th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
hi shaun, i’m dannys stepdads uncle,would it be possible to email the pics of danny to me please johnsnailham@tiscali.co.uk thanks,oh by the way well done danny,roll on cadwell.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Hello Danny, I think you are an amazing bike racer and will do amazingly given the chance and sponsorship. Good luck with everything.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
you’ve got your head screwed on an im sure you’ll reach your goals given the right chance, everyone knows your potential. stay focused!
May 15th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
hey danny keep up the good work x x
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:45 pm
well done at anglesey danny, just a bit of bad luck in the last race, it only shows that you’re trying son, we all know that first win is only a whisker away, get well soon.
June 26th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Hi mate how’s it going? Hope my dads sponsorship has helped you out. I’ve got a very busy year ahead of me but will try and get down to see a few races. All the best mate
Rory
July 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
hi danny i am a friend of sam and glen hope u do well over the season
July 17th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
hi danny glad to hear you’ll be back for cadwell we’ll be there to watch you mate