Rider profile: Andrew Irvine

BIKE: 'The P.Y.P.son'
ENGINE:
Honda VT125 Shadow 90° V Twin 125 cc, 42mm X 45mm bore & stroke, 11:1 compression ratio. Approximate HP 15
Frame:
Custom built by dad Don in ERW tubing who also made the wheelie bar.
Forks:
Shortened Aprillia RS125 forks, yokes and caliper.
Rear Wheel:
18" Dymag with 7" Goodyear drag slick.
Bodywork:
Custom fibreglass by Mick Adams 01427 891476.
Paint by Andrew and Don.
Extras:
Electric quick shift and remote starter by Don, SPA 3 stage shift light. All polishing by Andrew.

Rider:
Andrew Irvine
DOB:
17/02/90
Hometown:
Derby
Sponsors:
BioPro products - www.carapak.co.uk
Beertown MCC
Burton Motorcycle Engineering

ANDREW gained his first motorbiking experience on trail mopeds beginning about 7 years ago. Andrew's Dad, Don, rides a Honda Firestorm based Top Gas bike and when Dad asked son if he'd like to go drag racing himself we can all guess the answer!
Parts were sourced at Autojumbles and the frame built over the Christmas period in 2002, with final assembly in time for the season opening Test & Tune at Shakespeare County Raceway.
Any initial nerves about the timing lights were soon forgotten and Andrew quickly came to grips with the new bike. One powder coated frame later, and the team were ready for their assault on the inaugural Junior Dragbike Championship.

January 2004

CHILDREN have an annoying habit of growing at an alarming rate and Andrew is no exception to the rule. Unfortunately for father Don, this meant a new chassis for the 2004 season.