FUND RAISING EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS FOR BEN WILSON

A fund raising event to help support Boston rider Ben Wilson as he contests the 2007 Metzeler Racetec National Superstock championship was heralded as a resounding success by all who attended the function at the Four Cross Roads Public House on the outskirts of Boston last Monday evening.

The pub was packed to the rafters with friends, family and race fans who all worked together to raise a considerable amount of money that will help Ben throughout the season.

“I would like to thank Eric and his staff at the Four Cross Roads for providing an excellent meal and for their help on the night and also everyone who donated items for the raffle and/or auction and all who contributed to help make the night a resounding success. Also special thanks must go to Richard Foster, the auctioneer. Thanks Richard we couldn't have done it without you. I am so grateful for everyone's support and will do my very best to bring the winner’s trophy back to Lincolnshire,” said Ben.

Once again Ben took advantage of the spring-like weather on Thursday to attend a further track day at Cadwell and said: “This is my third outing on the Windmill Suzuki GSX-R 1000 and its all going very well.

“This week the track was busier than usual so I was unable to post any really fast times. But that was not my aim, I really just wanted to get a few more miles on the clock before the opening race of the season over the Easter weekend at Brands Hatch and I achieved that without a hitch.”

The Metzeler Racetec National Superstock championship is set to run over 13 races as a support class to the British Superbike championship. The Superstock series does not run at Mallory but has a double header at Mondello Park instead.

Pic shows Ben with Aunty Fran and the autographed cabbage that sold for an amazing £20. 

Report and picture by Helen Pask