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.