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I started doing speedway in 2000 at the age of
eight. I didn't have my own bike, so I had to use the club's bikes
for about a year.
My parents then bought me a bike from a friend
so I started to race a bit more competitively.
Speedway involves four people racing around a track
on a bike and you have to go round four times.
Jazz on his bike |
Firstly, I just did it for fun, but then I started
competing in regional and national events. I began to take it seriously
and in 2002 a lot of my hard work paid off.
I became the Norfolk Under 13s Champion. I
was really pleased because I also won the Under 13s Norwich and
District Grand Prix.
Hethersett Hawks
Normally I race on a regular basis for my club,
Hethersett Hawks, in the B team, for Sunday league racing. There
are around 30 people at the club, and their ages range from 6 to
50 years old.
Some have raced before, but many haven't, so it's
a real mixture of levels.
I captained the Hethersett Hawks in the Under 13's
British Team Championship into second place.
In 2003 I won the Under
13s Norfolk Championship and the Under 13s Norwich and District
Grand Prix again so I was pleased that my speedway skills were improving.
Normally I do more than 20 races in the season
- both national and local events.
Jazz on his bike |
Arizona
This Easter I went to Arizona to compete in the
speedway in Arizona, USA. I raced with a team from England - one
of whom was my friend Nick, 15, also from the Hethersett Hawks.
We raced over two days and we beat the Americans
in both leagues - the Under 13s and the Under 16s.
I was really pleased with the way the racing went
and that we came out on top. I couldn't wait to start the season
this year because I really missed racing and competing. I always
look forward to the season.
If you are interested in cycle speedway, contact
Club Secretary, Mel Perkins, for more information on 01603 811304.
If you'd like to write a report for the kids
section on a topic of your choice, then email us at norfolk@bbc.co.uk
and put 'NORFOLK KIDS' in the subject.
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