10 Questions - Adrian Coates
We thought we should give you a bit of background on your NW200 bloggers, so myself and Phillip answered the same ten questions about the big event and our own biking careers. How would you sum up the NW200?
Or if you don't want to listen to us rabbiting on, you can read the shorter version of my answers below.
Who was your motorbiking hero? And which local rider do you think stands the best chance of getting on the podium this year? See if you agree with me and post your comments...
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How would sum up the NW200 in one word?
Awesome.
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Who was your biking hero when you were growing up?
Eddie Lawson.
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Which bike currently at the NW200 would you like to ride in a one-off race now?
Michael Rutter's NW200 1098 Ducati.
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Worst moment on a bike?
Finding out i had no brakes on the superbike at the end of the back straight in Almeria Spain and having to jump off, breaking my knee. Ouch!
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Best moment on a bike?
Wining the 250 championship in 2001.
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Favourite bike of all time - on or off the track?
RS250cc Honda.
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If you could choose to have any job (other than riding... eh, ...bikes) what would you do?
I think I'd have to stay in biking in some capacity, so probably a team manager.
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What has been the biggest innovation in bike racing in the last ten years?
The change from 500cc twostroke screamers to fourstroke moto GP machines.
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Which local rider has the best chance of a podium this year at the NW200?
Ryan Farquhar.
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Favourite part of the NW200 circuit and why?
Start & finish in front of the big screen because now with the Â鶹ԼÅÄ coverage you can see right around the circuit.
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Comment number 1.
At 10th May 2008, edscape wrote:Hi guys. Hope you have a great and safe NW200. I would like your opinion on the preparation of Ian Simpson for racing at the NW200 this year. I believe that carpark classic GP racing is in no way enough preparation for this event. I think Simmo will be in way over his head and will be pushed beyond his limits to try and keep up with the quick riders.
Regards, Eddie.
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Comment number 2.
At 11th May 2008, Daillyboy wrote:Watch out for up and coming No.24 KEITH AMOR!
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Comment number 3.
At 14th May 2008, Adrian_Coates wrote:Eddie, that sounds a bit harsh! Has Ian Simpson ever cut you up on a corner in the past? I agree that carpark classic GP is probably not the best preparation, but I don’t think anybody’s expecting Ian to come here and win the races. But he will put in good performances and surprise a lot of people.
Daillyboy, is that you Keith?! Yes, I agree. He qualified on the front row in the Superstock a couple of year’s ago and, having shared a garage with him earlier on this year at Mandela Park I know that he’s on a competitive package this year and is training hard along with Johnny Rea. So he’s a good chance as long as he stays off the chocolate biscuits.
Cheers,
Adrian.
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Comment number 4.
At 14th May 2008, Phillip_McCallen wrote:Eddie, I think Ian Simpson is a good rider, but he's been away from the NW for a few years so I don't think he'll be at the same pace this year as the front runners.
Daillyboy, Keith has had a few good national road races this year. The pace of the NW200 will be fast, so he has had the best preparation he could have. Only time will tell how close he will be.
All the best,
Phillip.
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