A world sidecar racing champion who has simply secured his second gold medal says he can’t hand over his day job as a mechanic as there is no such thing as a cash in profitable.
On the weekend, Harrison Payne, 34, and his French passenger Kevin Rousseau, 33, clinched their second FIM Sidecar World Championship.
Payne, from Wivenhoe in Essex, has been combating to e because the pair's earlier championship win in 2024.
"I've received one other medal now, and yeah, that's about it actually. You don't get cash or one thing like that, it's probably not a job. My regular job is I'm only a mechanic, so I used to be again to work right away once I received house," he mentioned.
"Sadly, in sport, usually, in motorsport, it's probably not viable as a profession choice.
"Usually, you want a variety of backing. Fortunately, I've received a variety of help and a few good supporters."
He mentioned he was in a position to get some Colchester companies, together with land promoters Scott Properties and automobile restorers Colne Classics, to assist him get time without work to compete.
Payne and Rousseau received the title after Saturday's race earlier than ending with a flourish throughout the principle race in Oschersleben, Germany, on Sunday.
Their factors complete of 253 was 40 forward of second positioned brothers Sam and Thomas Christie.
In sidecar racing, one individual drives a three-wheeled car whereas the opposite continually strikes round it, shifting their physique weight to stop flipping or to maximise grip.
Payne mentioned he had been "hooked" on the game since he was a boy watching the races along with his dad, however admitted it was "area of interest".
"More often than not you clarify it to somebody, they should sort of wrap their head round it slightly bit.
"It's a really unusual factor, but it surely's a thrill. I imply, we're going 150mph (240km/h), about 70mm (2.7in) off the ground.
"I believe it was inevitable that I'd become involved [in the racing] sometime, however we by no means actually thought it will get to this stage, however right here we’re."
"We've had some nice outcomes and been some nice locations and yeah, it's been incredible. A yr I'll actually always remember."
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