Guy Martin teams up with David Knight for Weston Beach Race
By Andrew Hill on 10th Oct 17
Enduro David Knight Guy Martin
Its been a fairly last minute decision, but it has been confirmed that motorcycle legends David Knight MBE and Guy Martin will team up to compete in the two-man quad class in addition to the solo category at the HydroGarden Weston Beach Race, which takes place next weekend (October 13-15).
Knighter is a six-time winner at the Weston-Super-Mare event and while known for his enduro expertise aboard two wheels, the KTM racer has previously enjoyed victory aboard a quad around the monstrous dune course. The Manxman has been in touch with Martin and has convinced the Lincolnshire-based motorcycle-turned-television star to have a laugh in the quad class as a two-man team for the three-hour event, which should make for fantastic viewing and give Martin a glimpse of what hes in for in Sundays solo race.
Knighter is a four-time World Enduro Champion, and four-time AMA champion, including being the outright International Six Days Enduro winner back in 2005. Known for his toughness on-track, and outspoken, honest nature off the track, the off-road star has either won or DNFd in the two-wheeled solo race, and did the double with a solo and quad race victory back in 2002, while his brother Juan has also enjoyed the laurels in the quad category. While both Knight and Martin have declared their entry as a bit of fun were sure the racer in them will come out once theyre on the start line!
When asked about racing the quads, Knighter responded: I dont know Im stupid arent I. While youre down there you might as well have a crack on both days. It warms you up, but it can also tire you out. Last time I was leading until the last lap on the quad and ran out of fuel. I still ended up third or fourth because we were on another lap, but I was racing some good guys. I had no idea whether I would have won it as one of the top quad guys was catching me, but it was a lot of fun. Thats when I ride my best; when Ive got a clear head, things at home are organised, theres no stress and Im having fun. Its going to be a good laugh with Guy, weve been chatting a bit in the last few weeks and were just going out there to have some fun.
Martin is now a well-known face in Britains living rooms, as the 16-time Isle of Man TT podium finisher, who has taken on some of the most difficult challenges on two-wheels, has starred in numerous engineering, speed and history television programmes. Martin is also a multi-time Guinness World Record holder for some of the most difficult speed related challenges, and he raced the Tour Divide the worlds toughest mountain bike race, which took him 18 days to complete over 2,712 miles. Hes no stranger to a challenge and is looking forward to competing at this weekends HydroGarden Weston Beach Race.
For tickets and more information about this weekends event please visit westonbeachrace.com
