One to watch
Name: Craig Polden
Type of competition: Road Racing
Competing in which championship/race series: Aprilia RS Superteen/M.R.O National/B.M.R.C Challenge
Present race bikes: Aprilia RS125 and Honda RS125
Race Number: 27
Helmet: HJC LT12, black and silver
Leathers: Daneise, black and yellow
Sponsors: Downends Scooters/Motorbikes Bristol, Belray Oils, Kings Two Wheel Centre, Oxford
Race manager: Mum and Dad
Date of birth/age: 27/8/82 (19)
Place of birth: Oxford
Address: 5 Judges Close, Kidlington, Oxford
Marital status/family details: Single, lives at home with parents and four sisters
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 9 stone
Hair colour: light brown
Eye colour: blue
Nickname: C.P.
Hobbies: gym/Mini Moto/loud car stereos/gadgets
Favourite food: McDonalds
Favourite drink: Fanta Orange
Own road bike/car: Suzuki RM250 Motocross, Peugeot Quick Silver
First race: Mallory Park, 2000
First win: Aprilia RS125 overall win Snetterton, prize money £300
Favourite circuit: Brands Hatch
Best moment: Leading my first race
Ambition: World Superbike Champion
Likes: Spending money
Dislikes: Not having any money
Favourite all-time riders: Kevin Schwantz/Mick Doohan
Career: Started motocross, age 6.
Vale of White Motocross champion, Bedfont Lake Motocross champion, Berks & Hants Motocross champion, Southern Mini-Moto Club 7th place.11th place Aprilia RS 125 Challenge Championships
Started road racing aged 18.
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