2onT reporter, Andy Brown, catches up with Robin McKee to hear how the team BCL Racing 2005 season is progressing, in this their first year in the MRO Minitwins competition.

Having first met Robin "Robbo" back in early 2004 at the ACU rookie school, things have certainly moved on a long way for Robbo since his first steps in the racing world. Having competed in the inaugural year of Bemsee minitwins, with Chris "Fozzy" Foster, the pair of riders decided that for 2005 they would consolidate their efforts with Geoff Game, who runs and manages the BCL team.

BCL Racing was formed by Geoff to create an environment that not only portrays the competitive spirit of motorcycle racing but also the fun aspect. During 2004 Geoff had a 1-rider team that contested the minitwins series as run by BMCRC and after successfully achieving 8th championship place in a very competitive field decided that for 2005 he would form the 2-man team. Geoff has been involved with motorcycle racing at the highest level for over 20 years, including experience with GP teams, and the likes of Terry Rymer, so the mechanical expertise and boundless enthusiasm and energy filters through to the rest of the team. You can readily appreciate the quality of the preparation of their 2005 bikes when you see the immaculate presentation of the SV650's, which were purchased new for this season.

The main focus points for 2005 are to achieve team and individual goals with Chris aiming for top 10 and Robbo top 20. With Six out of a total of 16 rounds so far, the riders are well on track to achieve their goals, as Chris is already 7th in the Championship, and Robbo is upto 19th with plenty of action still to come as the season unfolds. The team will be looking to further boost their point's standings at Snetterton on the 2nd and 3rd July, a track highly favoured by Chris and Robin - so watch this space.


Team Profile

NAME: Geoff Game

Status: Team Manager:

AKA: The Boss

Location: Harlow

Racing experience

1979 - Geoff started his racing career in 1979 with a Harris 998 Kawasaki racing at club level in the F1 series

1981 - after successfully competing at club level Geoff moved into European championships with an RG500.

1988 - Team Katayama utilizing a Honda RS500 competed in the GP series employing Geoff to ensure the bikes were good enough to compete in the premier class

1990 - Returning to National and European series' Geoff spent the next few years working with the Suzuki RG500

1992 - Geoff worked this year with Harris/Padgett's team competing in the GP series on a Yamaha YZR500, during this period Geoff's rider Terry Rymer managed a 5th place.

1993 - Shell/Harris was the next team to recruit the mechanical skills of Geoff again in the premier GP class racing a Yamaha YZR500

In addition Geoff supported Teams contesting the 24 endurance race series at tracks such as the Bol D'Or and Le Mans

2004 - Commencement of Geoff' management whereby he recruited Foz to compete in the Minitwins series at BMCRC race meetings

Best Achievement

With the entire racing activities carried out throughout Geoff's racing career in all the different countries his biggest achievement was his first step into team management in 2004.

Target for 2005

To gain a first place in any of the races


RIDER: Chris Foster

AKA: Fozzy

Status: Number 1 Rider

Location: Macclesfield

Bike: Suzuki SV650

Championship: BMCRC MRO - minitwins

Racing experience

1987 - Motocross - both solo and sidecars

1989 - Commenced road racing riding various sized machines

2000 - New Era - TZR Finished 2nd

2004 - BMCRC - Minitwins Championship Finished 8th

Best Achievement

Coming second in the TZR championship by 1 point

Target for 2005

Chris. Target for 2005 is to finish in the top 10



RIDER: Robin McKee

AKA: Robbo

Status: Number 2 Rider

Location: Harlow

Bike: Suzuki SV650

Championship: BMCRC MRO - minitwins

Racing experience

2004 - BMCRC Minitwins Championship - Finished 25th

Prior to this Robin had no previous race or track experience

Best Achievement

2004 - BMCRC-Minitwins Championship, Croix : Finished 17th

Target for 2005

Robin' target for 2005 is to qualify for each race

To finish in the top 50%

Team Sponsors for 2005

As is the same for any team, the assistance of sponsors is greatly appreciated, so a Big Thanks in 2005 to: Reed Philips, Harris, NGK, Image Worx, Loctite, Klotz, FX and "All about the Image".


Team Web Site: http://bclracing.tripod.com