Haydock Finance supports motorcycle racer to achieve Isle of Man Classic TT goal

Harley Rushton, a professional motorcycle racer, has received support from Haydock Finance via their employee charity scheme to compete in the prestigious Isle of Man Classic TT.

Twenty-eight-year-old Harley is well-known within the national motorcycling community. His journey into racing was inspired by his father and grandfather. At a young age he knew this was something he wanted to pursue and his passion for the sport has grown ever since. Harley has achieved significant success winning five Classic Racing 350 Twin Championships, four other National Classic Championships and having podium finishes in a number of other national races.

He has more recently set his sights on the iconic Isle of Man Classic Road Races. In his first year Harley finished as top newcomer around the 5-mile course in the South of the Island and followed up with a podium finish when he returned the following year.

On Friday 23rd August, Harley will be competing on the famous 37 ¾ mile long Mountain Course. His first appearance at this iconic event has left him with a mix of emotions as he is set to start his practice and qualifying week this Sunday.

Blackburn-based Haydock Finance has been a leading asset finance specialist for over 40 years, supporting the growth of UK SMEs through funding for business-critical assets. Their employee charity scheme enables members of their 140 strong team to nominate a charity, organisation or an individual’s campaign to receive some support.

Harley commented, “This is my first time competing on the 37 3/4 mile Isle of Man Mountain course, an event I have watched and supported since the age of 7. To know that in under a week’s time I am going to be lining up to ride the course myself is a lifetime achievement for me in itself. I am obviously nervous as this is one of my biggest challenges I have set in my racing career to date but at the same time exited to get the opportunity to race the mountain course and experience something I have spent the majority of my life watching from the hedgerows.

“Obviously, this opportunity would not have been possible without the support of my team, family and of course sponsors such as Haydock Finance who have all come together to help me make the races. I am going there with the best backing and equipment so cannot thank everyone enough for their belief in me.”

“His passion, commitment and professional approach made him a great contender for our employee charity scheme, and we would like to wish him the very best in his pursuit of victory.”