Four-midable Wright is off to a flying start

The Shrewsbury ace, who has recovered from underlying neck and shoulder problems, admitted he was ‘chuffed’ to dominate at the Wirral 100.

The 44-year-old qualified in first and second positions at the Anglesey race track, going on to win all four races.

He also set the fastest lap times – going quickest of all with his final lap of the meeting.

“That was personally rewarding and I had some great racing battles with experienced riders, but the determination to win was back and it felt brilliant,” said Wright.

“It was a cracking day’s racing at Anglesey, with Wirral 100 Club.

“Engine failure on the test day before was a disappointing start but during race day everything, for once, went to plan.

“The racing was very close, with Adrian Kershaw, Greg Lewis and Liam Evans – who are all experienced riders – pushing hard.

“The winning margin was always below one second, which makes the four wins even more rewarding.

“I’ll look forward to the next round at Oulton Park nervously as I know these guys will be wanting to reverse the results in their favour.

Challenge

“I’d also likes to thank Tony Philips, of www.sansawchiro.co.uk, who has been helping with my recovery from repetitive-strain injury and other neck and shoulder injuries.”

Wright officially launched his season with NG Road Racing at Brands Hatch, in Kent, over the weekend of March 16-17.

“The weather conditions were awful leading to seven wet races and only one dry,” he said.

“I had mixed results in the wet as just finishing the races upright was a challenge in itself.

“In the dry race, I started 13th and took the race lead with two laps remaining, pulling away to win outright by 1.5 seconds.

“I’m glad that early season event is behind us as it’s normally a crash fest.

“Next meeting with NG racing is at the fast Snetterton circuit and hopefully it will be a bit warmer and the results will improve.”

Barry Furber, 34, from Bishop’s Castle, was back out on the track in preparation for his return to the Isle of Man TT.

After a steady start in Anglesey, he came with happy and with some top 10 results.”

The Morgan brothers, driver Kevin and passenger Steven, from Ruyton-XI-Towns, near Shrewsbury, were out on Anglesey track, using two machines in preparation for their debut at the TT and the opening round of the British F2 Sidecar Championship, which also takes place at Snetterton, April 12-14.

Kevin said: “We ended up taking two sidecars. One had not turned a wheel for six years but after the brakepads went on the first we were forced to use it. We had a few problems but got the signature we needed for the TT.”

Andy Ruscoe was said he was happy to return to bike racing following a self-imposed year-long hiatus, in the No Limits series at Donington Park.

The Shrewsbury racer, 24, also admitted it had been a baptism of fire but added he was just pleased to be back on his bike again.

“Race one was a bit chequered because after starting 16th, I finished 20th,” he said.

“I got forced out and had to run straight on but it was great fun, although I new a top 10 would be a push.”

Ruscoe, who then ended race two in 15th and race three in 17th, added: “There’s lots to work to do and a callipers and clutch to fix.

“I know what I need to do to get further forward but overall I was very pleased and happy to be back in the paddock.

“Huge thanks to Alicia Brown-King Caroline Ruscoe and Rob Ruscoe for the help this weekend.

“And thanks to my sponsors Ashley Lutwyche APL caravan services, Dinkys Dinah, Joe Porter Joe porter Motorcycles, and Aaron Laing and Karen Laing.”

Chris Thomson, 31, from Bridgnorth, secured a superb podium on his racing debut in the Bemsee Rookie 1000 series at Brands Hatch, in Kent.

He said: “The meeting went really well. It felt good to have my kids and family there supporting.

“We only got two sessions to practice and adjust for the bike but qualified fourth.

“Race one was a great battle with another rider and I finished second, then I was in third for race two, until the last two laps.

“I met one of the bike riders on a bend and chose the wrong line to pass, eventually finishing fourth.

“I beat my personal best lap time but there’s loads more learning and, of course, it’s a new bike but I’m already looking forward to Cadwell at the end of April.”