Racer profile: UAE sportbikes rider Alan Boyter

Anthony Fernandes 13:17 31/03/2014
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  • We sit down with Scottish rider Alan Boyeter to discuss his many achievements on a motorbike and discover his favourite childhood memory of the sport. 

    Age: 38

    Born: Scotland

    Motorsport: UAE Sportbikes, Emirates Desert Championship, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Team: Vendetta Racing Bike: Kawasaki ZX10, Honda CRF 450

    Sponsor: Open to offers!

    Years with the sport: 7+

    Titles/podiums: UAE Sportbikes, 86 races, 40 Podiums. No podiums off-road… yet!

    Favourite childhood memory of sport: Watching the 500cc class in the late 80’s early 90’s.

    Favourite driver/rider growing up: Kevin Schwantz.

    Best rider at the moment: Valentino Rossi. His flamboyant yet calculating style is great to watch.

    Other sports you have played and to what standard: I’ve never been much for sports other than motorsports.

    Greatest achievement in any sport: 2011/12 UAE Sportbikes season where Vendetta Racing won every single race in the championship.

    If you could be a pro in any sport and why: I’m not sure I would want to be.

    Favourite meal: Rice… in any shape or form!

    Favourite place in the UAE: The Liwa desert. Truly breathtaking scenery and quite scary to ride through!

    Next week: Karim Al Azhari

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