The Big Interview

Interview: PHIL WAIN / Words: PHIL WAIN & PAUL LINDSAY

After a great 2006 season where he firmly established himself as a leading contender for honours at each and every national circuit, John Burrows came into 2007 intent on adding to his impressive haul of results, and to climb higher up the order at the international events.

Sadly, a spill at one of the early short circuit events saw him dislocate his shoulder and the injury marred his performances all year. However, he never gave up trying and he was rewarded for his efforts with some solid, consistent results, so Irish Racer caught up with the Dungannon rider to discuss his hopes for the new season ahead.

Unfortunately, another early season injury at Croft left John with a badly injured finger, but John’s not an easy man to keep down, and he made the grid for the opening road race of the season at Cookstown. “Aye, I could have done without the crash that’s for sure! It was just one of those things and although it looked a real mess at the time, I got it looked at and it’s not causing me too much bother. It’s grand for everyday use and I can grip the throttle no bother so it shouldn’t be a problem like the injury was last year. It’s a wee bit difficult getting my hand into a glove but I’ll just dust myself down and get on with it – there’s certainly no danger of me missing races like I did last year.”......