Guy Martin says Cummins and McGuinness are the men he must beat
Manxman Conor Cummins could be the biggest threat to Guy Martin finally landing that elusive first TT win in 2010.
That’s the view of Martin himself, who views Ramsey man Cummins and 15-times TT winner John McGuinness as his biggest competition this year.
But the ever ambitious Honda rider says taking his first win isn’t enough – he wants five in a week!
Speaking in the latest issue of the TT Newsletter, the Kirmington racer was asked who he will be looking out for at the 2010 TT.
He said:
“I think Conor’s the man. Very impressive. Reminds me of a young McGuinness – and John’s still the man to beat of course. Best round here.”
“Proper respect for that man, but then there’s loads – anyone can go well on the day if they’ve got everything right.”
Asked about preparations for this year’s TT, Martin adds:
“We’ve loads going on, but we’re definitely ticking all the boxes, but you know I’ve learned a lot from John McGuinness on this one – he’s definitely the man isn’t he – if it isn’t right it isn’t right and you can’t do anything about it – people say if this and that hadn’t happened you know – broken chain and that.”
“However people talk about goals and you need goals – something to aim for. Everyone’s on about the first win, but I want five in a week.”
Martin also reveals why he has moved to Wilson Craig for 2010.
He explains:
“Oh you can’t go wrong with Wilson. Proper man. Everything he says he’ll do he does. No nonsense. Puts his money where his mouth is. There’s been no expense spared, no cutting corners – it all comes out in the wash. Racing on the Isle of Man is all about ticking the boxes, and with Wilson everything’s ticked.”
Read the full interview in the May 2010 edition of the TT newsletter.