24-Year-Old Fareham based rider Richard Keohane scooped the Most Promising
Newcomers Award at the recently held MRO/Bemsee Awards Dinner. Keohane who
is in his first year of racing took the honours after he won his Class with
four rounds of the season still remaining.
Keohane who turned his attention to track racing this year surprised his
fellow competitors by winning an incredible 28 of the 32 races he competed
in. Before 2004 the Hampshire based rider had never set foot on a race track
never mind ridden on one. He took to the scene like a duck to water and
began to completely dominate the Rookie 400 class.
He acquired himself a Honda CBR600RR to compete the final round of the
series on and having to start from 28th on the grid Keohane mastered his way
through the field to take three second places and one fourth, a promising
start to his 600 season in 2005.
Keohane plans on competing in all rounds of the BMCRC Championship in 2005,
plus some rounds of the MRO series and is hoping to gain some entries at the
British Supersport Rounds. He will be competing in the full Supersport Class
throughout the season in '05, which is something he is looking forward to
tremendously.
Commenting Richard said 'I'm hoping to do as much racing as possible in
2005, this year has been fantastic for my first year and I couldn't have
asked for more. I'm a carpenter by trade and this certainly is a lot
different from that and a lot more exciting!! Until now I had done nothing
apart from ride on the roads and with some encouragement from my friends I
tried my hand at track racing this year. It's been a tough year but I have
enjoyed every minute of it and learnt so much. My aim and focus for 2005 is
to win, it's a big expectation of myself as I know how tough the competition
is but I can't wait to get started on my campaign and hopefully gain the
results that will push me forward. My goal at the moment is to try and
secure myself a competitive ride within a British Supersport Team, it's a
long road but it's something I'm prepared to work incredible hard for.'
Richard is currently looking for Sponsorship to help him with his campaign
in 2005 and would be extremely grateful for any support or backing that you
can provide him with. If you are interested in being a part of Richard
Keohane Racing in 2005 and the future please contact
carlyrathmell@yahoo.co.uk
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