Third in the EMRA championship after completing just half the season
A change of bike midway through the season gave OilMaxx-sponsored rider Jamie Badhams and FITD Racing a new challenge. But with a race win, podium finishes and third place in the EMRA championship, Jamie has plenty to be proud of.
Despite completing only half of the EMRA championship, he secured P3 overall. Away from EMRA, the team also took on endurance racing at Anglesey and a first visit to Tonfanau, adding new challenges to an already busy year.
Looking back, Jamie said: “I honestly don’t think we could have asked for much more from this season.”
A podium on the new bike at Darley Moor
Changing bikes halfway through a season meant learning how to get the best out of a different machine while continuing to compete.
Jamie’s first race on the new bike came at Darley Moor, where he finished second. It was a strong start that gave him and the team confidence for the races ahead.
That early result was followed by the moment Jamie names as his highlight of the season: an EMRA win in only his second race aboard the new bike.
“After changing bikes halfway through the season, to get a win so early on was an unreal feeling and made all the hard work of getting used to the new bike worthwhile,” he said.
Taking on the 1000cc bikes at Anglesey
The season also saw Jamie and FITD Racing compete in No Limits endurance racing at Anglesey.
Racing an 800cc twin in a competitive class full of 1000cc bikes presented a different challenge. With less power available, coming away with fifth in class was a result the team were pleased with.
Jamie described the event as “a proper team effort” and another of his season highlights.
It added to a year in which the team took on different racing formats as well as adapting to the new bike.
Second place on a first visit to Tonfanau
Tonfanau Road Races brought another new experience, with Jamie competing at the circuit for the first time.
Learning an unfamiliar circuit and getting up to speed quickly was a challenge, but he came away with another second-place finish.
Alongside his Darley Moor podium, EMRA win and Anglesey endurance result, it gave Jamie another reason to feel proud of the season.
OilMaxx’s support throughout the season
At OilMaxx, we’ve been proud to support Jamie and FITD Racing and share their progress throughout the year. His sponsorship is part of our commitment to supporting local communities. Seeing that work lead to race wins, podiums and a championship placing has been a pleasure for the team.
Reflecting on the support behind him, Jamie said:
“A massive thank you to OilMaxx for all their support throughout the season. This season genuinely wouldn’t have been possible without them, and I’m massively grateful to have them behind me.”
Building towards a full season on the new bike
Jamie now has his sights set on building on what he and the team have learnt.
After securing third in the championship with only half a season completed, his ambition is to see what they can achieve with a full season on the new bike.
Congratulations to Jamie and everyone at FITD Racing on a season with plenty to celebrate.
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