"Last year I saw my dream bike, which I now have, racing down the avenue. It was a sort of, I must do that someday myself. Everyone needs something they love, something they can be proud of.”
After completing his game design course, Sam made a clear decision to change direction, enrolling on the Automotive Engineering apprenticeship course at Highlands in September 2025. Since then, he credits his studies with playing an important role in developing his technical skills and supporting his ambitions in motorsport.
“The course has helped me a lot,” he explains. “I recently acquired a race bike, and it’s assisted me with engine modification, tuning, understanding engines as a whole and making sure it’s in its most performance-focused setup.”
This race bike will soon be centre stage at JIMF, where Sam will take part in races, hill climbs, and sprints as part of his first major competition. He will also be displaying his own curated Kawasaki display stand, featuring around 10 bikes from across different eras, and hopes to share his enthusiasm with others at the event.
Attending the festival previously as a spectator sparked the ambition that he is now turning into a reality. Behind the excitement lies months of preparation into planning, resourcing the right equipment, funding, and racing but with sponsorship secured and preparations in place, Sam is now focused on performing at his best while continuing to build his confidence.
