A moment for our sponsors 2017

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It is only right that we take the time to thank our sponsors. This is in order to not only say thank you but to highlight to you the best companies who will go that extra mile to help us do what we do. 

As a member of the Royal Air Force Motor Sports Association (RAFMSA) I share a group of loyal sponsors as well as one of my own.

To all the people who make what we do possible, from the sponsors to the fans and our loyal brew makers in between: we are eternally grateful. 




First of all I am very proud to say that R Tech welding equipment Ltd have chosen to sponsor me this year with some help towards the purchase of my superb R Tech AC/DC Digital 170 Amp Tig welder. 





They couldn't have come through for me at a better time and for their help I am more than happy to ride with their brand emblazoned on my motorcycle and shirt.
I was particularly drawn to them for being a very well spoken of British company who's sales staff were helpful, frank and honest.


Team Sponsors

EBC Brakes continue to support the RAFMSA's Classic racing team with brake pads and disks. 
I have always bought EBC as my after market brake component company of choice so I am very pleased to be riding with their gear now. 


Another company that I have used for many years is NGK for their exceptional spark plugs. 
As such it is very pleasing to see them on the list of team sponsors.
All of our bikes run them and we are all very happy with the consistent and reliable results. 



Witham Group and Motul are a great sponsor to have for lubricants. We all run Witham gear oil and Motul 800 2T. The help hasn't stopped there though; with a huge range of lubricants and paints available which have been of great help.

Tony Salt Tyres supplies us with our excellent Heidenau tyres. They are best contacted on 01925 766987 as their website is still under construction. I had never used one of these tyres before and was pleasantly surprised to find them very sticky and hard wearing, a rare combination!


We are very pleased that the sports lottery is back with the Royal Air Force Central Fund (RAFCF). We have continued to receive support but now there is a money stream coming into their funds via the sports lottery. Their financial help has been a huge boost for us, helping us afford this great sport.

We have been blessed to receive help not only from these great companies but in some small way a whole host of companies and individuals have come together to help us get out there on the race track. We hope to keep these and build up our list of sponsors for next year. But for now it is a big thank you to everyone who has made 2017 possible for us all.





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