Driver profile: Michael Collins

Anthony Fernandes 17:58 12/05/2014
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  • Thumbs up: Despite being new to the sport, Michael Collins has enjoyed success in the UAE Superbikes Championship.

    Sport 360° sit down with UAE Superbike rider Michael Collins to discuss his achievements in the sport and find out about his passions both on and off the track. 

    Name: Michael Collins 

    Age: 30 
    Born: Perth, Australia
    Motorsport: UAE Sportbikes
    Team: None
    Car/bike/kart make: Yamaha YZF-R6

    Sponsor: Me!

    Years with the sport: First season. 

    Titles/podiums: 11 podiums. 

    Favourite childhood memory of sport: Football matches with my Dad. 

    Favourite driver/rider growing up: Mick Doohan. 

    Best driver/biker/karter at the moment: Marc Marquez. 

    Other sports you have played and to what standard: Golf, indoor cricket and football, all socially.

    Greatest achievement in any sport: Making it to the 600cc podium this year.

    If you could be a pro in any sport and why: Bike racing. MotoGP or WSBK, I don’t mind! It’s the only sport worth doing.

    Favourite meal: Gyoza, Okonomiyaki, Sushi, pretty much any Japanese dish.

    Favourite place in the UAE: Anywhere serving fresh shwarmas!

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