The latest rider in our Profile of a Nora Champion feature is 14 year old DTRA Flat Track Youth Senior Champion Charlie Kelly…
Where are you from? Whitegate, Cheshire
What type of sport do you race in? Flat Track – DTRA
What bike do you ride? KTM 250 SXF
What Championship did you win? Youth Senior
What was your toughest race in the championship? Kings Lynn, qualifying heats went well, final’s seen the track freshly watered & I had a shocking start. Finished 2nd overall, note to self must practice wet starts more
Who was your biggest rival? Ted Wilkinson, we have both come through the Junior ranks and we often trade positions. Good friends & we practice together @ Aidan Collins Ride & Skid It.
What was your best race on the way to the title? Best race circuit of the season is Greenfields’ TT and this year was no exception.
How does it feel to be British Champion? Amazing, I was Youth Junior British Champion back in 2017, Youth Intermediate runner up in 2019 so it feels great to take the Youth Senior British Championship in 2021
What are your goals for 2022? I will turn 16 through 2022 and I want to mix it up with the adults ASAP with ambition to be in Pro Class before I’m 18…. New Bike for 2022 is already in the garage & I’ll be training hard through the winter. If you’re an adult intermediate Charlie Ke11y is a coming….
Who would you like to thank for their help? Aidan Collins @ Ride & Skid It. He’s on hand with training sessions and one of the best Speedway & Flat Track riders in the Country. Sam @ Drop n Throttle, lifestyle clothing brand is the business.