Ian Soilleux

Ian started Racing in 1993 firstly with North Gloucester Road Racing Club and subsequently New Era Motorcycle Club, National Superteen Championship and East Midland Racing Association.

Ian took a break between 1997 until 2002 returning with Derby Phoenix in the F400/KR1 Cup and with Team Sparrow (Steve Jordon) in 2003.

Following another short break. Ian returned to NGRRC in 2005 and in 2006 joined BMCRC (Bemsee) racing in the Minitwin Class.

In 2009 Ian took a step back from racing in order to support his Brother, Jason during his Rookie year and until 2012 Ian continued to spanner and coach riders. Also becoming a Marshall but racing was still in his blood.

In 2014 Ian become one of the first club instructors with Bemsee.

In 2015 and 2016 Ian competed in the Manx GP and Jurby

Returning to Bemsee Ian continued instructing and mentoring up and coming riders and in 2019 BD Racing UK was formed with the Team’s Rider, Dan Singleton winning the Thunderbike Sport Class on the Teams CBR 600.

2020 brings new challenges and dreams with 2 riders in the BD Racing UK Stable.

#82 - Matt 'Foo' Hinnells

Matt Hinnells, or "Foo" as he is known in and around the paddock has been riding motorbikes since he was 11 on anything he could throw his leg over. In 2005 Foo brought his 1st track bike (Suzuki GSXR K2) as his friend had brought one also, and thought he would give riding on track ago.

After doing many track days, Foo’s friend thought he'd have a go at getting his race licence and race his bike. Needless to say, Foo followed. In 2006 Foo competed in his 1st ever race, in the Rookie 600's. Foo was 100% hooked and couldn't get enough. 14 years on Foo is still doing it and loving every minute of it, meeting new friends and new challenges along the way.

Foo raced in the Thunder Bike Extreme class on a 02 Aprilia Mille, since 2015, and proudly finished 2nd in the Championship for 2 seasons. Foo is also the Thunderbikes Extreme and Ultra’s rider’s rep. Previous to that Foo was competing in the Minitwins class for 6 years.

After taking a small sabbatical away from competing a full season last year, Foo is now back competing in the new Thunderbike Ultra class in 2020, that Foo was involved with creating. Foo has the fire back and ready to ruffle some feathers.

Foo will be competing in the Thunderbike Ultra class on a 2008 Yamaha R1 4c8.

#36 - Leo Soilleux

Welcome to the youngest member of the BD Racing UK Team.

Leo Soilleux has had the passion for motorcycle racing ever since he was taken to his first race by his father, Jason.

Both his father, Jason Soilleux and his Uncle Ian Soilleux (Founder of BD Racing UK) have motorcycle racing flowing through their veins and now it is time for the next generation to take to the Grid.

Leo shall be competing in 2020 in the British Mini Bike Championships  (BMB) within the Junior SM90 Bambino Class.

Follow Leo on this exciting adventure on:

Eddie Allen

Eddie certainly is the ‘character’ of the team.

We first met Eddie in 2016 when he was logistics and pit crew for Dan Singleton; who won the Rookie Minitwin Championship in 2016 and subsequently the MRO Minitwin Championship in 2018.

Eddie joined BD Racing in 2019 and continued to support Dan in achieving winning the MRO Thunderbike Sport Championship and 3^rd in the Minitwin Class

Eddie is well liked in the Paddock, Pits and Pit Lane and is often found during the day with a cup of Tea stuck to his hand when not:

• Changing wheels and tyres,
• De-glazing brake pads,
• Re-fuelling the bike or,
• Waving a pit board at the team rider

However, in the evening Eddie is usually found relaxing with a can of Fosters or in the bar with the other teams, networking.

Jason Soilleux

Jason started racing in 2009, following in his brother, Ian's footsteps.

The obvious transition was to assist his son, Leo in his passion for Motorcycle Racing.

Like father, like son.

Jason is not just Leo's Pit Crew, he is also:

• Head of Transport
• Head of Catering
• Head of First Aid
• Head of Morale

David Twyford

2022 MRO Minitwin Champion

David started racing in 2003 part way through the season in BMCRC Rookie 400 championship on his converted road bike Kawasaki ZXR400.

In 2004 David moved up to the main Supersports 400 class where he gained his first podium. David then Challenged for the SS400 title in 2005 despite suffering multiple injuries and being airlifted to hospital during that season.

2006 David went up onto a Yamaha R6 and was sponsored by MHP for 2006 MRO Supersports 600 which David also occasionally entered the Open 1300 races against the 1000cc bikes with top 10 finishes.

David missed most of 2007 racing and switched onto a Yamaha R1 at the end of the year getting 3rd at Lord of Lydden.

2008-2010 David only entered wildcards rounds in MRO Powerbikes due to his ambulance service work commitments and personal circumstances.

David did a full season of Superstock1000 with Thundersport GB in 2011 on the same R1 still getting podiums, followed by a few years of not racing or only doing wildcards in Supersports 600 again.

2019 returned to full time racing this time entering MRO Minitwins on a Suzuki SV650 finishing 4th overall.

2020 David fractured and paralysed his arm competing for the Minitwins title, came back fully recovered in 2022 and won it.

David is also an ACU instructor with Bemsee.

David is looking forward to racing the BD Racing ZX6R in MRO 600 rounds and retaining his title in Minitwins for 2023.