Ben Birchall

Q and A with Ben....

What is your best achievement(s) in the sport?

14 times TT winner

4 times world champion

2 times british champion

Segrave trophy winner

Who was your biggest influence as you came through the ranks?

In Sidecar Steve Abbott, racing in general,Carl Fogarty, John McGinness

Best friend in racing?

Top Step of the box

Who is your favourite sportsman/woman outside of motorcycling and why?

Usain Bolt

What constitutes a successful season in 2025?

Preparation and commitment at all cost

If you weren’t a sidecar rider, what job would you be doing?

Traffic warden

Favourite cheat meal?

Fish and Chips

Favourite boxset or TV Show to binge?

SAS Rogue Heroes

You’re on a 12-hour flight – what three films are you definitely watching?

Clint Eastwood Palerider,Hangem High, Good Bad and Ugly

Best holiday destination?

Somewhere hot with a race track