BD Racing UK

#50 - Fred McMullan

ACHIEVEMENTS:

   2nd - 2017/2018 - Mini GP 140 (Winter Series)

   4th - 2018 - Mini GP 140 (Summer Series)

       3rd - 2020 - ACU Team Green Junior Cup

       3rd - 2021 - ACU Team Green Junior Cup

After cutting his teeth at Motocross, aged 6 in 2013; Fred discovered his passion for motorcycles. This was encouraged by his parents and family.
His little 40cc ‘twist and go’ gave Fred the confidence to push himself further; to the point, whilst attempting a jump he broke the forks.
This did not deter Fred.

With the fire in Fred’s belly and oil running in his veins, he entered the British Minibike Championships aged 9 in 2017, competing in the standard class of Mini GP 140. With instant confidence, Fred took to the manual gearbox but lacked track experience.
With assistance from Charlie Hall, Head Coach of Racecraft Rider Development ; Fred was a sponge for knowledge and Charlie informed his family that Fred had the ability to put into action what he was being taught.

Continuing with BMB, Fred entered the Winter Series of 2017/2018 and all the hard effort paid off with Fred winning 2^nd in class. During the 2018 Summer Series, Fred enjoyed many ‘battles’ and with each race his confidence and experience grew. Although not achieving a finishing place higher than 3^rd on the podium; Fred ended the series in 4^th place overall. What next? 1 week before his 12^th birthday, Fred passed his ACU with ThundersportGB. Looking to compete in the Superteens Class during 2019, his Grandfather brought him an Aprilia RS125. It was an interesting season for Fred both gaining experience on a larger track and realising it is an expensive sport – going through 3 engines in 5 rounds!

Fred and his family persevered through the season and finished the season 3rd out of the Aprillas in the Superteens class .Fred ended the season on a restricted (because of his age) Kawasaki 300 and loved every minute of it. In 2020, Fred moved to the British Motorcycle Racing Club (BMCRC – Bemsee) to compete in the ACU Team Green Junior Cup and Team Green Championship on the ‘now’ de-restricted Ninja 300. His first round was at Brands Hatch on the Indy Circuit. Fred qualified, in the Junior Series in 4^th place and gainied two 4^th places and a 6^th finishing place with a DNF in Race 3.

Then Covid struck, blighting motorsport; and everything across the world. After a 5-month period, Racing returned to the stunning Cadwell Park and Fred qualified 7^th in the Junior Series of the ACU Team Green Cup.

Throughout the weekend, Fred gained his first podium finish with Bemsee finishing 3^rd on the 1^st race of the Sunday. Additionally, accumulating further championship points with two 4^th places and a 5^th.

Fred was spotted by Ian Soilleux (Team Manager) after being introduced by Foo Hinnells and discussions took place with regards Fred joining the 𝗕𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞 Team in order to further his development and racing experience within a structured Team dedicated to supporting club riders.

Under the guidance and mentorship of 𝗕𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞 Fred finished the 2020 Season 3^rd in class.

In 2021, Fred remained with 𝗕𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞 and started his 2^nd season competing within the 𝗔𝗖𝗨 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 at 𝗕𝗠𝗖𝗥𝗖.

With four 2^nd places, six 3^rd places, one 4^th place, six 5^th places, four 6^th places and a DNF this secured Fred, 3^rd place in the 𝗔𝗖𝗨 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 and 2^nd place within the Team Green Championship.

Also, within 2021, 𝗕𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞 secured a wild card within the 5^th 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 (𝗕𝗦𝗕) Round supporting the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 at 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 Circuit obtaining some very respectable results considering it was his first time within 𝗕𝗦𝗕.

2022 looks like it is going to be an exciting season.