Keith Huewen

News

NASCAR POINTS at BSB

04-02-2010

British Superbike series scoring has been influenced by NASCAR! BSB bosses, fed up with the champion being decided early in the year, have adopted a similar (but different) scoring system to keep the excitement going to the final round in 2010. Controversial and bold, the scoring will be almost as exciting as the racing! It's called the 'Showdown' and details are on the BSB web site now.... www.britishsuperbike.com

NASCAR ON SS 4

02-02-2010

Yes, it's popped into the schedules at 6pm on Sky Sports 4 on Monday 8th! There is no UK studio presentation, so my assumption is that the package is supplied direct from the US. Thanks to the eagle eye of Michael Bridge who emailed me last night. See my 'Letters' page.

INDY CAR TEST

23-01-2010

I'm off to Birmingham Alabama for the Indy Car test at Barber Motorsports Park in February. The official series test is on 24th & 25th and will give me and my Sky Sports crew an opportunity to speak with the top men about the season ahead.

SPEEDWAY GP 2010

04-11-2009

Jason Crump will be back to battle for a fourth Grand Prix world title in 2010. Round one is at Lezno in Poland, and on Sky Sports, on 24th April. www.skysports.com See my diary page for SGP and World Cup dates.

INDY CAR 2010

04-11-2009

Reigning champ Dario Franchitti starts his title defence on the streets of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Watch the Scot fight for his third Indy Car title on Sunday 14th March on Sky Sports. www.skysports.com See my diary page for the full list of 2010 rounds.

Thanks & Links

There are many individuals and companys that I owe a debt of gratitude to. Some are listed here, others are very personal, (but they know who they are). All are very special to me.

The list is proving to be longer than I'd first thought, please be patient, I'll complete it as soon as I can!

RACING

Sponsorship is a critical requirement for any sport, for motorsport it is life-blood. But when it is linked with outstanding people the relationship is a dream. Two companies who looked after me stand out.

SDC Builders, (originally Survey Design & Construction of Bedford). Owners David Ledsom and Bob Reynolds were magnificent on every front... financial, professional, social and, most definately, personal!

Another gem in the murky pool of patronage is EBC Brakes. Based in Northampton, owner and MD Andy Freeman has more drive than a grid full of motorcycles, and made a multi million pound business from zero. EBC Brakes now have bases all over the world.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/motorcycle_racing/road_racing/index.shtml

Particular thanks must also go to two of my long suffering race mechanics Graham Bell and Dave Arch. Both had a knack of dealing with difficult motorcycles and an even more difficult rider!

BROADCASTING

Just like any sport there is usually a great team behind the man or woman grabbing the glory, and that is never more pronounced than in television.

And they don't get any better than the teams of production staff at Sky Sports who have had a much milder version of Huewen to work with than those teams in my race days. www.skysports.com

But without hesitation the two men I personally owe a debt of gratitude to are, Chris Carter (journalist and broadcaster) for offering me the first opportunity to work alongside him in the commentary box on ITV, and the mercurial Martin Turner (senior producer, Sky Sports) for knocking the edges off a raw and awkward fledgling presenter.

FANS

There's absolutely no doubt about it - bike fans are special.....
Bike fans are special!!
And I can honestly say that you were, and still are, much appreciated.

If I looked a bit serious on race day, or walked straight by, sorry.
And sorry also to anyone who banged on my caravan door and got a less than welcome look as I tried to un-stick leathers from skin after a recent, closer than planned, track inspection!

But if my manners are ever less than perfect while I work on TV....
well there's not much excuse, so slap me next time!
Thanks for your support.
KH.

LINKS

Riders for Health: www.Riders.org

Speedway Photography: www.mike-patrick.com

Road Racing Photography: www.doublered.co.uk