Oliver Barr

5 Minutes with Ollie....

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

Id have to say winning a wildcard stock600 race at my home circuit (Knockhill) has been the highlight so far. Since stepping up to super sport that podium has eluded me but I feel its coming.

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

 Being relatively new to short circuit racing I haven't really been exposed to influence as much as others. The first person that had my attention was Fabio Quartararo because of the way he rides the bike - he also has pretty cool style off the bike.

Best friend in racing?

 Very tough question as there are so many lovely people in the paddock. Fellow scot Rory Skinner is one of my best mates at and away from racing - we both share an unconditional love for every type of bike there is. Other than that my mechanic Dave is a g.

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

 I admire Carson Browns work. If you have seen any of his videos of him riding his backyard track you will know what I mean. Also have to say word cup downhill racer Ronan Dunne is up there just because he is an absolute steeze lord on a mountain bike.

What constitutes a successful season in 2025?

 If you look at my current score sheet from 2025 you would think that I don't know what it takes to have a successful season. Although I will say definitely all about consistency. Consistency in your riding, your attitude, effort, approach and of course team.

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

 Hmm I've always quite fancied myself as an investment banker, more specifically the wolf of wall street type 😂

Favourite cheat meal?

 Who doesn't love pizza?

Favourite boxset or TV Show to binge?

 Clarkson's Farm had me hooked. Or death in paradise 

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

 I'm not usually one for rewatching stuff so something that's new and good

Best holiday destination?

Morzine in the french alps - I love mountains and the biking there is world class