Chonburi, Thailand – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most activities had come to a halt, Mike re-discovered a renewed passion that would change his life. He purchased a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR and began practicing at the Bira Circuit Race Track, located just 30 minutes from Pattaya.

The Bira Circuit, open for riding on Saturday and Sunday mornings and all day on Mondays and Tuesdays, became Mike’s primary training ground.

 

Transitioning from street riding to the safer environment of the race track, Mike quickly realized his potential. Encouraged by peers who recognized his natural talent, he entered his first race at the end of 2022. He finished 4th in the Superbike 1000 class and clinched 1st place in the Honda Cup on his Honda CBR1000RR.

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In 2023, Mike completed the entire racing season, securing 2nd place in the Pirelli Superbike Mag 1000cc Championship. As of mid-2024, he has already won the first two rounds of the Superbike 1000 races and achieved 1st and 3rd places in the Honda Cup races, representing Team Buvado Racing.

 

By Adam Judd

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA EXPRESS 2024-08-02

 

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So British then............

It would be preferable for Thai news to pick up on the story of Brian Giles, a Thai national and rising star in Motocross. Multiple international wins under his belt, he is banned from riding in Thailand by the local motorcycle racing authority for reasons that are of Thai soap opera quality. His career is being crushed because of a personal vendetta by an old miserable man.

4 hours ago, DualSportBiker said:

It would be preferable for Thai news to pick up on the story of Brian Giles, a Thai national and rising star in Motocross. Multiple international wins under his belt, he is banned from riding in Thailand by the local motorcycle racing authority for reasons that are of Thai soap opera quality. His career is being crushed because of a personal vendetta by an old miserable man.

I tried googling his name, didn't come up with very much at all other than a facebook post of him being interviewed at the Indian Supercross Racing League back in February. For a 12 year old he coped very well with the interview. Any chance you might point me to where I can find more information about the reason for him being banned from riding in Thailand?

17 hours ago, DualSportBiker said:

His career is being crushed because of a personal vendetta by an old miserable man.

 

Or his life?