For me it was as a 10 year old boy, my father was the general manager at Alec Bennetts motor dealership in Southampton. I was motorcycle mad so was very interested in the racing career of Alec and imparticular his TT success. One day I went to work with my dad on a Saturday morning and was introduced to Pat Bennett who was Alec's son, when I mentioned I was very keen on racing he asked me if I would like to see his fathers trophy's, of course I said yes... I was then led into the board room and there they were, the TT silver replicas all in a perfect line. From that moment I have been totally in love with the TT.

My only regret in life was not switching from an off road career to road racing and taking part in the TT but as I'm now 47 I guess I missed that boat...

Hope everyone has a safe TT :-)