Guy Martin

[pja]

I do like this fella!

Didn't know he was so into trucks though

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=-LfZtRH7icY&des...

[Fun Bus]

He's a truck fitter by trade I thought. Obviously a damn good motorcyclist too.

[grumpy52]

Did you not know what his 'proper' job is?
Always mentioned in his tv progs .

[Yazza54]

Yep he's a truck mechanic, well into engineering in general, industrial revolution, awesome on a bike and also a bit mental... Exhibit A...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjMyPBFOj-Q

[pja]

grumpy52 said:

Did you not know what his 'proper' job is?
Always mentioned in his tv progs .

I knew he raced bikes and I've seen a few program's he done on industry,
But no I didn't know that was his "proper job"

Good to know & from the clip its nice to see he's passionate about them to!

[martin mrt]

I was sent the 143 link on FB, he really is an interesting chap

He has a similar level of scania enthusiasm as myself, can't be bad

[orangeknight]

he is just as enthusiastic as the late Fred Dibnah if you ask me - top fella!

[yorkieboy]

Also drives a Aston V12 Vantage.

[rumple]

yorkieboy said:

Also drives a Aston V12 Vantage.

Well paid fitter then.

[FlashmanChop]

rumple said:

Well paid fitter then.

I think from memory it is his dads outfit, and has a international transport firm attached. dont forget the sponsorship money he will get.

[Jimbo.]

FlashmanChop said:

I think from memory it is his dads outfit, and has a international transport firm attached. dont forget the sponsorship money he will get.

Sponsorship money from individual deals like Red Torpedo, prize money from road racing/related sponsorship deals/any pay from the team, TV appearances, guest appearances, truck fitting etc, etc.

[MadDad]

I remember watching a documentary on him about 18 months ago, really interesting and passionate bloke who loves engineering. IIRC he works for his Dad's company running the workshop, I think its this lot but don't quote me on it; http://www.moodyinternational.co.uk/Home

At the time of the documentary he was living in quite a humble place (I think it was an old barn) and his only extravagance was his Aston Martin - otherwise he seemed to live in overalls!

Aside from his motorbikes he is also an accomplished MTB-er!

[pimpin gimp]

yorkieboy said:

Also drives a Aston V12 Vantage.

Not any more he doesn't, threesixty on here owns it.

[Cyberprog]

orangeknight said:

he is just as enthusiastic as the late Fred Dibnah if you ask me - top fella!

Yup. Mad as a box of frogs, but knows his stuff clearly...

[slopes]

pimpin gimp said:

Not any more he doesn't, threesixty on here owns it.

IIRC he bought another one. From what i can understand, he used to work for his dad, they fell out and he now runs a workshop for someone else. As to how he affords an Aston Martin, i can't comment on how much he gets, but his Hein Gericke contract is supposedly whopping and he always says he isn't here for a long time, but a good time

[TIGERSIX]

He come's across as real down to earth fella rides the IOM like demon ,as do many others,but his engineering skills stand him in front of the crowd imho.