James Shanes

James Shanes
Born (1997-03-17) 17 March 1997
Dorchester, England
Nationality  England
Website www.smiley-racing.com
Career history
2014 Devon Demons
2015-2016 Kent Kings
2017-18 Poole Pirates
2017-18 Sheffield Tigers
Individual honours
2016, 2017 European Grasstrack Champion
2015, 2016 British Masters Grasstrack Champion
2015 British SandAce Championship
2014 British Under 21 Grasstrack Champion
Team honours
2015 World Longtrack Team Champion

James Shanes (born 17 March 1997) is a British Motorcycle Racer[1] and competes in Grasstrack, Longtrack and Speedway. He is the current British Masters Grasstrack Champion, European Grasstrack Champion and rides for the Poole Pirates in the Premiership

Career: Grasstrack

Shanes began racing in 2003, aged 6 years, on a 50cc automatic. He progressed through the youth classes with some success, including British Championship wins in 2010 and 2011. He upgraded to adult 250cc racing on his 15th birthday and finished 3rd place in the 250cc British Championship that year.

Shanes is the first rider to complete a hat-trick of British Masters Grasstrack titles as well as being the youngest to win back to back titles. He is also the youngest European Champion.

World Longtrack Championship

Grand-Prix

  • 2017 - Five G.P. 78pts (4th)
  • 2018 - Competitor

Best Results

  • Netherlands Eenrum First 2017
  • France La Reole Second 2017

European Grasstrack Championship

  • 2017 Germany Hertingen (Champion) 20pts

British Masters Grasstrack

References

  1. ↑ "James Shanes – Grasstrack GB".
  2. ↑ "James Shanes Crowned European Champion at Swingfield".
  3. ↑ "Grasstrack: James Shanes set for set for title defence at British Masters".
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