PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF STUART FLOCKHART
INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS RIDER
NAME - STUART FLOCKHART
AGE - 26
HOME TOWN - LONGNIDDRY, SCOTLAND
'At the MXGP at Matchams on Saturday, Paul Rowlands and Scott Gardner of Innovate Honda informed me that they were ceasing my contract for this year. This didn't come as a major shock to me as throughout the year the results that myself and the team were expecting never happened, I certainly haven't been happy with my performance this year and an amicable decision was made to part company.
I cannot complain that the bike I was riding had been holding me back. We worked hard on testing, had good settings and most importantly I want everyone to know that my speed is still at a high standard, my lap times prove this when practicing midweek with other team members.
I honestly still can’t pin-point what the reason for my poor form was, something just wasn’t working and this is why they have let me go. I am now looking forward to the rest of the season, I’m feeling relaxed, positive and a lot more focused for the next British round at Desertmartin, Ireland on the 18th June where I will be racing on a very competitive and very capable bike.
I’m now running a team on my own, with the help of friends and former sponsors as support. I will continue using Doma and Bud parts with Scott Gardner. I'd like to thank all those who are continuing to help me with my career. Their support is very much appreciated and I hope I can provide them with some good results to show my appreciation. My plan for the remainder of the 2005 season is to continue doing the British Championship Series and also the British Master (KWS) rounds.
I’m looking forward to getting back to my old self when riding and I’m really excited about plans to form my own private team in the future, similar to what I did in 2004.
As for the promotional side, I will be working with Steven Cumming of Events Armoury to keep my website updated. I'm very pleased with the way things are already working out and how good the bike is looking. It's not going to be easy, as running your own team never is, but it is a challenge that I am looking forward to conquering and getting some positive results to boost my confidence.
If anyone is interested in becoming involved either with product support or financial support, for the remainder of this year and/or ultimately a stronger set up for next year - please contact me on 07851 74 22 33 or alternatively contact me on stuart@flockhartmx.com
Many Thanks
Stu Flockhart'
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