Nick Matthews

Nickname:

Age:

Born:

Riding Since:

Outside of racing:

What am I riding:

2008 Yamaha R6

What have I done to it:

2009 – Swapped the header pipes with a 2004 model to remove the 5lb Cat and upgraded the brake fluid.

2010 – MCT rebuilt the front forks, replaced the springs and valves, fitted an Ohlins Rear Shock. RJS Superbike fitted a Power Commander V and a Translogic Quickshifter. The bike was then dyno’ed at 117.5 BHP.

Why am I doing this?

A life goal, I’m a bike nut and I can’t help myself

Racing goals

To be competitive and enjoy the track

And be quicker than Woby...!

Race history & results:

2009:

Senior 600 6hr – Snetterton – Apr 2009 – 2nd in class
Senior 600 6hr – Anglesey Park – May 2009 – 2nd in class
ed: Senior 600 3hr - Cadwell Park - July 2009 - 1st into the Ambulance! (Broken Collar bone)
Senior 600 6hr - Snetterton - August 2009 - 1st in class
Senior 600 6hr - Silverstone - September 2009 - 3rd in class

2010:

Junior 600 3hr - Snetterton - Apr 2010 - 8th in class

Wise words:

Always wear clean undercrackers coz crashing hurts enough

Internal soundtrack:

No soundtrack, it’s an empty void, just a constant focus on where the cameras are…

Anything else:

It’s cool to ride, and better to race, and racing with mates is awesome