Having dedicated his life to motorcycle racing, Max Symonds is at the top of his game and looking to go all the way

Motorcycle racer Max Symonds has had a great season, claiming plenty of wins and podium finishes, as well as the Open and Powerbike championships with NG Road Racing.
The season culminated in six wins in six races at the Castle Combe Grand National race event where he was awarded the coveted ‘King of Combe’ title and trophy for his performances and sealed both championship titles.

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Max, 26, who grew up in East Knoyle, has had a lifetime in the sport, first visiting the paddock at the age of six months when his father, Joe, competed. The NBVM ran an article on his father becoming Novice Champion back in the 1990s with a photo of him holding the championship trophy in one arm and a very small Max in the other.
Max learnt and developed his skills riding and racing motocross and mini-bikes, and started racing full-size bikes at the age of 12. He has gone on to compete at amateur and national level winning 10 championships, racing in the UK and abroad in front of crowds up to 100,000 people – and breaking a few bones along the way!

This year he also competed in three rounds of the National Superstock series at British Superbikes – including the local race at Thruxton – the top level of motorbike racing in the UK. This type of racing is always close, with fierce battles all the way down the field between the best bikes, teams and riders. Max and his Galhampton-based team Max Symonds Racing far exceeded expectations beating many full-time riders and teams with much bigger budgets.
The team want to compete in more National Superstock races next year, so are looking to raise money via sponsorship and advertising with the team. Anyone who can help should contact maxsymonds@btinternet.com.

Kerry Rawson Photography